02 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1892
Page
1
Office two doors west of Reimler and Farrand's drugstore. Day and night office. All calls receive prompt attention.
The Town Weekly reports floods leaving 1000 families homeless in Sioux City with 167 houses gone and 700 uninhabitable. Governor Boies seeks 200100 to aid 5000 destitute residents. Local crime and public notices include a fraud probe in Waucoma, a fatal accident involving Bert Foughty near a Hamp ton free ride attempt, and medical endorsements for Chamberlain’s remedies. Public events outline a June schedule at Aonia with sermons, exams, concerts, and commencement activities.
Mrs. N A Skinner of Chicago describes relief from twenty years of headaches after using Krausz's Heapacite Capsules. She reports rapid improvement within half an hour and urges others to try the remedy. The letter, dated April 26, 1891, appears with Mr Norman Licnty in Des Moines and notes M Rebish & Co as sellers.
An unclear historical advertisement fragment mentions Pixacse's Gunwax On priced at 25 cents for men and beasts. The text is garbled with contradictions and lacks coherent event or identifiable entities. The piece reads as a damaged promotional snippet with no decisive news or actions.
Preparations were made on a cold January day for a large sleighing party. Eight people dressed warmly in furs and robes rode through white snows as bells rang and horses pulled the sleigh. After a hearty meal and games, everyone headed home content, hoping for another outing in the future.
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railway offers one fare first class round trips within 250 miles of Chicago on June 17 20 21 22 23 1892 returning by June 27. From beyond 250 miles half fare tickets valid June 17 18 19 20 21 returning by July 6 1892. Obtain details from local ticket agents at 21w3.
A promotional note for a new book by Dr. Dye, billed as a top New York shvelchins expert, claiming to ease childbirth with minimal danger and nearly painless delivery. Advertises information for expectant mothers and urges sending two-cent stamps for circulars, testimonials, and a confidential letter to Frank Thomas & Co., Baltimore.
Local items report J C Garner building a 42 by 60 foot buggy shed beside his office. Mrs Munger returns from New York visit. K P boys visit Sumner by invitation of Sumner lodge. Louis Buesing sells 1000 bushels rye to O A Strang at 65 cents. John Serfoss completes cellar excavation for Judge Rudnick’s new house. Gond Templar Lodge grows to 144 members with 150 expected next meeting. Herman Schulty elected county treasurer delegate to Lutheran Synod in early June. Mrs Will Downing secures stenographer job in Shinneapolis and works in a dry goods firm in Glass block. Wolves captured by three locals, total 29. Aberdorf predicts 60 bushels corn per acre. Republicans charter a Pullman sleeper to Minneapolis for the national convention. St Paul Pioneer Press reduces daily Sunday rates. new prices: Daily and Sunday $8.50, Daily only $6.75, Sunday only $1.50. Pioneer Press touts improvements and new features including Scandinavia news, sports and horse sections. Commencement program from Brounson Michigan for Sy J Davis and Miss Avna Tlvaix tomorrow evening.
An 19th century style medical salve claim promises immediate relief for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, tetter, chapped skin, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. price per box and seller Mrs Wright & Co. listed.
On June 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 the Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway will sell excursion tickets to Minneapolis at the lowest first class round trip fare from all stations within 250 miles. Tickets returnable by June 15, 1892. Outside 250 miles half fare available June 2 to 6, return by June 25, 1892. Call on ticket agents for full details and times. Cabeb Cough Remedy One Minute.
The article announces the dissolution of Koch and Dryer, Sumner Iowa. Henry Koch pays Dryer $100 and assumes all debts. Dryer sells his interest and releases claims, authorizing Koch to collect partnership claims. Dated May 13 1892. Also describes S F Cass race course in Sumner with a half mile track, future improvements, and potential district fair benefits for the town.
An aggressive store note touts a new exclusive shop offering a broad stock from A to Z for all sizes. It promises low prices, cash terms, and a suit starting at 1.00 with a bold sales pitch by noted figures Blaine and Cleveland. The Blue Front location is three doors east of Cass brick brock, inviting gentlemen to visit and compare bargains.
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