DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Early Risers Promote Cures
A compilation of notices extolling DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal skin remedy and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as small but effective liver and bowel regulators. Includes ads, a circus assault case settlement, and a preview of the September Midland Monthly article on Yukon gold fields with portraits and Alaska imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Robish & Co
DeWitt’s
Yukon
Alaska
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Healy
Cudahy
the Weares
Midland
Local notes and society items from Westgate and vicinity
A compilation of social calls visits and local happenings. residents travel to Hampton Waverly Wells and Tripoli while family ties and church affairs fill weekend activity. Ads mention Beach’s World Soap and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve amid community notices and weekly weathered farm reports.
Murdered and Roasted: Jerome Kern slain in Baskins woods
Jerome J. Kern of Washington township was found dead in William Baskins woods three miles southeast of the city. He had been shot in the back and his clothing burned, indicating he was murdered and burned by an assailant. The coroner's jury found he was killed by an unknown person. Local residents seek swift justice.
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Jerome J. Kern
Washington Township
Wm. Baskins
Woods
Wm. Bingham
John Fales
Barber
Parrott
Hans Christian
C. L. Stewart
S. Cretzmeyer
O. Burbank
Jerome B. Kern
Bingham
Fales
Kern
Baskins
Long
Jerome Kern
Millet seeding rates and farmer experiences reviewed
A Michigan station review discusses millet sowing last summer, noting higher sowing, better growth, and favorable curing weather. It compares seed rates from one peck to six pecks per acre, citing Michigan guidance of three pecks but sharing Eisenhart’s six pecks on rich ground. The piece covers curing timing, animal effects, and cautions about ripening stages.
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Michigan
A. A. Eisenhart
Tripoli
Prof
Law
Cornell University
Bennett
Roadside Weeds and Rural Observations
A reader notes two country roads showing stark contrasts: overgrown weed-covered shoulders on a main route versus neat, grasses and clover on a lesser-used cross road. Comments on legal duties to control weeds, quips about Bremer County politics, and excerpts from the Iowa State Reporter discuss farming, plowing, milk separation, and the Kansas school book distribution amid printhouse reports.
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Blackhawk
Iowa State Reporter
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung ailments with guarantees of relief. It touts safety for all ages and recommends Dr King's New Life Pills for digestion, offering free trials at M Habish & Cos Drug Store and noting regular sizes at 40 cents and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
M. Habish & Cos Drug Store
Regular rates on year and short term subscription options
Regular rates list pricing terms: one year at 1.50 dollars, 66 months at 14 cents per month, and shorter terms such as 3 months for 40 cents. The note outlines varied payment options without further context.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sale Reaches SEAVIEW
Advertises a lively sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from M. Robish & Co. in SEAVIEW Virginia. Describes customer praise and claims the product saved children from croup, urging purchase of 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Seaview
Chamberlain
Kellam X Curren
M. Robish & Co
Sioux City weather maps use two tons of paper yearly
A Sioux City weather office prints about 56 000 weather maps each year, consuming two tons of paper. A Black Hawk County bar member, living in Waterloo, was arrested that week on a shooting charge, fined 310 and costs. Henry Guenther of Fort Madison injured his hand while tinning. after one day the arm swelled, was amputated at the shoulder, and he died an hour later. Revivalist Williams starts tent meetings at Cedar Rapids with 1500 guaranteed for two weeks. several pastors refuse to participate. A St Louis drug firm touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a wound and rheumatism remedy, sold by M Robish & Co.
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Blackhawk
Waterloo
Henry Guenther
Fort Madison
Ele
Williams
Cedar Rapids
Ind
E. J. Schall
Meyer Bros.’ Drug Co
St. Louis
M. Robish & Co
Drainage Improves Worn Country Roads to Dry Permanence
The article argues that country roads carry two thirds of their width as waste ground. drainage would convert overgrown margins into usable land, lowering maintenance costs. Properly draining roads during most of spring would keep the routes dry and permanent, reducing expenses over time.
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Cie
Dodge Messenger
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