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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
3
Brief OCR fragment lists several local names and services including Ed P Spahn undertaker J F Kunz Co Tonpel plumbing and heating Oscar J Haas optician J Kemper pury food horse s La reino Grape Co distributors and a note that a Dubuque city directory is for sale at Telegraph Herald office.
Farm mortgages for sale. Franz H. Weihe & Co., 5th floor Bank & Ins. Bldg. Over 28 years' experience. A. J. Kemper pure food horse radish at grocers and butchers. La gomarcino Grape Co., distributors, November clearing sale of Trimmed Hats add Bonnets at the very lowest prices. Mrs. M. Lorez, Bet. 16th and 17th on Clay St. Yadish at grocers and butchers. La gomarcino Grupe Co., distributors.
Weidlich leads the Dubuque bowling scene with an in city ranking after surpassing Foster who drops from the top with averages around 180. The Orioles and Hawks share first place at 11 wins and 4 losses, .733, while the Pelicans sit bottom at .133 after 2 wins and 13 losses. Individual averages list Weidlich at 180 and Foster at 130, with others like Mackin and Westercamp noted among leaders.
Joe Nagel purchased the Stout residence on Eleventh Street in Dubuque for 25 000 dollars after a ninety day negotiation. The red stone house features lavish detail including an 8000 dollar bathroom and extensive plumbing. Lodges have shown interest but no firm agreement. Nagel plans speculative use or occupancy if unleased.
Parents urged to keep Chamberlains Cough Remedy on hand as croup peaks in the early winter dry cold. Mothers rely on the remedy and report consistent results. Sold by all dealers.
A quote from Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes that dedicating life to business alone risks neglecting other important aspects. It notes that business is not necessarily a man's sole duty and should not overshadow broader responsibilities.
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters purify the blood by strengthening the stomach bowels and liver. It argues that impure blood results from poor digestion and sluggish bowels, touting the tonic as a remedy.
Frederick Fenner aged 78 of 1546 Lincoln Avenue died Saturday morning after a month long illness. Survived by wife and two daughters. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at St John’s Cemetery. He was long employed by the Standard Lumber Company.
American Order of Owls Nest 133 members meet at the hall corner 13th and Jackson Streets Sunday at 7 30 for a visit to the home of Brother Wilbur who died at 1731 Washington Street per order of the President.
Readers fear being buried alive prompt odd stipulations in wills. John Blount of Islington left funds for four days after death for surgeons to perform life ending procedures if alive. Viscount Carlos Lima required his body to be watched by heirs until decomposition began.
History notes Epaminondas as the father of tactics in the military sense. At Leuctra in 371 B C he introduced a scientific fighting method, replacing the older practice of direct brute force between opposing armies.
In a humorous scene Pat searches a domed card cabinet while the head librarian and Judge swap lines about the misplaced book. The exchange reveals a prank as Pat notes many cards but no obvious book in sight.
In Early History the first Biblical illustrative art appeared as symbolic frescoes in catacombs. The text notes that these depictions used symbolic imagery to convey biblical narratives within underground burial spaces.
The chigger has multiplied since its introduction from America and now infests the west coast of Africa as a greatly dreaded pest. A heavy meal is followed by Dean's Regulets to aid the stomach liver and bowels with easy regular passages.
A dialogue about anticipating a marriage proposal is followed by an advertisement for Dean's Ointment. It promises skin relief and lasting cures for itching and disfiguring eruptions with a low price at drug stores.
A humorous exchange features a wife asking her husband if he approves of her new hat and the husband conceding he can learn to like it after viewing the latest effect, as published by the Louisville Courier-Journal.
An odd health blurb touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy while making a cheeky observation about fashion abroad. The ad promises cures for toothache ear ache sore throat and pains from cuts bruises and scalds.
The Philosopher of Folly reflects on a lifetime question of whether to save money and be labeled tightwad or spend it and be branded a fool. He weighs public perception against personal prudence in a humorous musing.
William D. Wilbur died at 1731 Washington Street after a yearlong illness. He is survived by his wife, five sons William Fred Arthur Clifford and Harry, a daughter Mrs. Fred Reipsitsch, and one grandson Thomas Webber. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm from the residence to Linwood Cemetery conducted by Rev Ficke. he belonged to the Order of Owls Nest 133 and the Co M and St P Shops Society.
In this city on Saturday November 6 at 8 15 a m William D Wilbur aged 67 years. Funeral Monday November 8 at 2 30 p m from the family residence 1731 Washington street. Services at the house by Rev Ficke. Interment Linwood cemetery.
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