Local notes from Diller and area events
A mix of social visits and travel notes from Diller Nebraska and nearby towns. Edith Clark secured hospital work while others visit relatives in Cambridge and Colorado. Local business news mentions W C Neuman purchasing Gellatly lumber yard and Col. Hills noting A. W. Zimmerman’s railroad role. A J Zook’s insanity case is documented amid wider community chatter.
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Edith Clark
Stingley
Lincoln
Claire’ Pemberton
Colorado
E. R. Bee
Gretel
Cambridge
Neb
Bee
Ford Ridder
Seattle
Washington
Ford
Fairbury
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Superior
Wil
Grant
W.C. Neuman
Stanton, Neb
Gellatly
Zimmerman
For Sale Shave an Extra Good Top Buggy
Lew Webster offers a top buggy for sale at a bargain price. The notice emphasizes a sharp deal on a well kept vehicle and invites inquiries from interested buyers.
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Lew Webster
Digestive Remedies Endorsements From Readers
Letters praise Kodol and DeWitts products for stomach relief liver tonic and skin healing. Quotes from W Fry of Viola Iowa and W Scott of Milton Iowa highlight personal improvements. A boy’s eye injury case cites DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as effective for skin and wounds. Counterfeits warned.
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Wil Dibble
Sioux City
DeWitt
Gi’ Weiser
Lee's Hog Remedy Promoted by Agriculture Dept Formula
Lee's Hog Remedy is made according to a Department of Agriculture formula with added worm powder. It contains no meal or filler and is sold at 2.5 pounds for $2.00. The medicine is advertised as highly popular for worms and stomach or bowel disorders and sold by W W Morse & Co.
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Lee
Department of Agriculture
W W Morse & Co
Mrs Churchill Praises Dr Kay’s Renovator for Stomach Relief
The speaker endorses Dr Kay’s Renovator, noting Mrs Churchill has benefited greatly and found no relief before. The remedy is urged as worthy of public confidence and available at all druggists.
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Week Ending August 27 1902
Real estate transfers reported by J Monroe Davis list Plymouth and Fairbury properties. Transactions include Plymouth Town Site Co to P Bruenger parcels 4-5-6-7 4-9-10-11 12-13-14-15 plus a 600 dollar transfer. Wehn to F Seng. Jansen to Sevier. Mitchel to Crees. Thomas to Lillian Thornton. Annie Churchwell to Rannel. Thos Churchwell to Wm Spencer. Griffith to Nicholis. Lucey Madden to Margaret Curtis. Curtis to Margaret Curtis and Henry. Cox to J McCullough. Speenburg to A V Pease. Walling to A U Boggs. Wegele to Wegels. Viette to G Jakes. C F Steele to M Chappell. Amounts range from 125 to 3000 dollars with various lot and block descriptions in Fairbury and Dilfer additions.
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J. Monroe Davis
Plymouth
J F Thomas
L. W Cox & Wf
J McCullough
Wilcoxen
Speenburg &Hus
Fairbury
Walling
H Wegele & Wfto
HK Wegels
SE Viette & Hus
Jakes
Reynolds
F Steele & Wf
Chappell White
Priviecsn
Dragonfly ad copy from a 19th century Kansas City medicine firm
An 19th century classified notice from Marshall Medicine Co Kansas City Missouri seeking independent agents in each county to sell medicines and poultry remedies. It claims Dr Kay Lung Balm tested at Christian Home Orphanage Council Bluffs Iowa by Rev JG Lemen and promises earnings from 600 to 1500 dollars yearly with permanent positions.
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Christian Home
Council Bluffs
Iowa
J.G. Lemen
Kay
Marshall Medicine Co
Kansas City
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Bronchitis and Asthma
Stoughton resident J H Johnston writes of years of bronchitis relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He and his wife credit the remedy with curing asthma and croup symptoms, praising its effectiveness and offering guaranteed bottles and free trials at G Weisel’s.
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J. H Johnston
Stoughton
G. ’. Weisel’s
Photographer C. C. Harlan Finds Relief with Bitters
Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan long suffered from severe indigestion before trying Electric Bitters. He says the remedy ended his agony and restored vigor by stimulating the stomach liver and stomach. The product is sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by G P Weisel.
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C. C. Harlan
Eaton, O
G. P. Weisel
Local Patient Credits Buckien’s Arnica for Piles Cure
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama endured severe piles with twenty four tumors after paying doctors vast sums. Buckien's Arnica Salve was advertised to subdue inflammation conquer aches and kill pains and was sold for 2 cents at G P Weisel's drug store.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Buckien
G. P. Weisel
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
A letter from W. S. Bailey of True Texas attests Snow Liniment cured his wife’s five year paralysis in the arm and helped sores, frost bites, and eruptions. Sold by A. V. Pease & Co in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Bailey
P. O. True
Texas
Ballard
A. V. Pease & Co
Remarkable Worm Remedy Praised by Mother in Missouri
J A J Montgomery of l uxico Wayne County Missouri reports twin girls troubled by worms for years. After using White's Cream Vermifuge the first two doses yielded four worms from one child and twelve from the other, including a twelve inch worm. He calls the medicine excellent and suitable for children and applauds its health benefits as a worm killer and aid to well being through A V Pease & Co.
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Jacob BK. Zook
Diller
Linceim
Fife
J. A. J. Montgomery
L’uxico
Wayne Co
White
A. V. Pease & Co
Watch For A Chill See Seem It Is Forerunner
Verb form and health claim text describe Herbine as a prom stimulant to the liver. The passage suggests use to combat a chill, implying health restoration. The content appears as a promotional or medicinal claim within a short historical snippet.
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V. Pease
Nebraska State Pair 1902 State Fair Promises Spectacle
The Nebraska fair at Lincoln September 1 to 5 aims to outshine any state in staple products with unprecedented displays. The management urges all to attend, deeming the event a grand holiday and sight to remember for families and friends.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Digestive Relief Through Kodoi Digests What You Eat
The passage argues overeating causes indigestion and offers Kodoi as a quick remedy. It claims Kodoi digests food without the stomach, allowing the stomach to rest and the body to gain strength from wholesome food. It emphasizes end benefits and names brands in promotional style.
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Fry
Viola
Weisel
Kodol
Rasiot Red Bloc
Rock Island Maps Issued For Hotels And Public Places
The Rock Island Passenger Department releases a detailed three and a half by four foot wall map of the United States. Printed in black and yellow on heavy paper, it is bound for wall hanging and designed for reference. The railroad has sent many copies to hotels and public spaces and has received numerous requests from friends and patrons.
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United States
Rock Island
Littauer commends Dr. B. J. Kay Medical Co.
In a recent letter Hon. Lucius N. Littauer of New York District praises Saratoga Springs based Dr. B. J. Kay Medical Co. He states familiarity with the firm and endorses their integrity and honest goods.
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Lucius N. Littauer
Congress
New York
B. J. Kay Medical Co
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
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W. J. Diller
Billy Diller
Board of Education of
Olympia
Maesington
Miss Price
Letton
DelWitt
W Scott
Highland Ave
Milton, I.a
L’ Weisel
Churchill
Orphan’s Home
Market Report
R. Tibball
North Side Square
Clarke Building
H.C. Brock
Opera
Fairbury, Nebraska
Edmund H. Hinshaw
Letton & Hinshaw
Goodrich Cros. Bank
Alrbury, Nei
M. C. Whitaker
Dr. Perry
East Side Square
Goodrich Bros. Bank
Fairbury, Neb
G.W. Hanexn
L. W. Evpriper
H. F House
J. W. Switzer
W. Hansen
Thomas Harbine
L. W. Eldridge
Andrew Lindell
Europe
Belleville
Mabaeka
Kansas
Central
Cool
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Pueblic
Ockistan
Vaal
Tuomison
A.G.P. A
Topeka
Joan Szpaetian
Chicago
J. W. McDonnell
Near
Wgaamsaear Tae
Sherbert
China
New Rock Island Wall Map
Littauer
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