No-To-Bac ad and local sales report from 1898
An 1898 item notes local commerce and notices: No-To-Bac for fifty cents with a tobacco cure pitch, druggists sought for sales nationwide with 20 dollar weekly pay, a Wednesday sale pleased J. P. Lowe & Son, Beggs Hair Re mover claim from Waterloo Iowa, and A. Blauser to hold a public sale of work horses and trotting mares with auctioneer J.B. Wright and clerk G.C. Blauser scheduled for the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blauser
J.B. Wright Wile
Wanted agents needed in locality with pay
Classified notice advertises opportunities for agents, $15 weekly plus expenses, requests inquiries to INTERNATIONAL Remedy Co. in Chicago. Also includes a real estate abstract offer and a health ad for De Witt's Little Early Risers with endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saadgette
Dax Prado Craar Co
Chicago, Il
International Remedy Co
Dearborn, St
Chicago
Ill
New Feed Store Opens With Hay, Bran and Potatoes
H E Green announces Bodell's ice house feed store offering baled hay chop bran and related feeds alongside chicken purchases. Two car loads of potatoes expected about March 1st, expanding goods and services for farmers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feep
Bodell’s
H. E. Green
Couple plans permanent move to Plainfield Pennsylvania
D Rickabaugh left the station on a train to Plainfield and soon received a message from his wife to rent a house there. The couple hopes to settle permanently in the area, with plans to live in Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rickabaugh
Plainfield
Iller
Fairbury News Bounces Between Schools and Departures
Superintendent Carmony found Diller schools in good condition on Monday. Ex deputy sheriff T Wyatt bid farewell and headed for Klondike on Tuesday. Scott Merrell and family plan to move to Wymore where Merrell secured a rail job. A Washington letter praises Cham berlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism throat and chest relief after pneumonia. sale by J. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Carmony
Diller
T. Wyatt
Klondike
Scott R. Merrell
Wymore
Merrill
B. & M. Railway
Washington, D.C
G. A. Studer
United States
Singapore
Des Moines
Chamberlain
J. W
Local resident moves into town Monday
An unnamed resident, Harry Green, is noted as moving into town on Monday. An advertisement touts DeWitt's Itch Hazel Balve as instant relief for burns, scalds, injuries, eczema and skin diseases, signed by J. W. Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. W. Sutton
Frank Gale and Ed Bixby Seek Work in Lincoln
Frank Gale and Ed Bixby went to Lincoln on Tuesday seeking employment. Gale returned last evening unsuccessful in finding work. The ad promotes Witt's Little Early Risers as a cure for headaches constipation and biliousness as a life pleasure. J. W. Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
de Witt
J. W. Sutton
Frank Gale
Ed. Bixby
Lincoln
Witt
One Minute Cough Cure Recommended for Tiny Troubles
A playful pamphlet urges using One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive for cereal consumption and other small ailments that follow neglected colds, framing it as a pleasant way to do good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton
Miller visitors surprise Forest Hartzell in Klondike tale
Mr and Mrs Fred Miller arrive unannounced from Illinois to visit Forest Hartzell and his wife. Miller notes many train passengers were bound for Klondike, indicating a busy travel period and local interest in the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Miller
Forest Hartzell
Ilinois
Closeout on 98 Model Ladies and Gents Wheels Sale
An advertisement offers 6450 high grade 98 model wheels at 25 dollars each with 3 dollars express charge and C O D balance, from Western Brokerage Co Chicago. The rest of the text covers church notices, Christian Endeavor updates and social events including a February 25 gathering at Grandma Prices’ and notes on tableaux and performances by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor World
Christian Endeavor
Grace Burkett
Miss Vernon. Dowling
Special train load of cattle bound for Chicago around March first
Frank Beckwith Amos Bush Charley Wright and others plan to ship a special cattle train to Chicago about March first from the station. B. W. Pursell of Kittnersville Pa was cured of piles by a single box of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. The salve also treats eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores. J. W. Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beckwith
Amos Bush
Charley Wright
Chicago
B. W. Pursell
Knitnersville
de Witt
J. W. Sutton
Watch missing in week loss seeks return reward
Al Hutchinson reports the loss of his 15 jeweled Elgin movement watch with a gold plated double chain and charm. A liberal reward is offered for its return to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Hutchinson
Elgin Movement
Croup Sufferer Sees Cure With Cherry Cough Syrup
Greac of Dundee Kansas reports his daughter suffered croup since age three. After trying Cherry Cough Syrup, she is cured. Sold by Dittan Deva Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greac
Dundee
Kas
Dittan Deva Co
Gage County selects county depositories and store inventory update
The Gage county board of supervisors approves depositories including First National of Wymore and Union Savings Beatrice with specified sums. The firm reports freeing space from old stock and expects a carload of new farm implements and buggies before spring, including listers cultivators harrows and plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage County Board of Supervisors
Atrice National Bank
German National Bank
First National of
Wymore
Adams State Bank of
Adams
Union Savings Bank of
Beatrice
Clatonia Bank of
J. P. Low & Son
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Readers
Voters praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective after trying many medicines. The Glenville Pathfinder notes daily testimonials from users who report relief. The notice urges readers to try Chamberlains remedies as a voluntary public endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Glenville
W. V
J. W. Sutton
Cure Inhaler Promises Sleep Time Relief for Catarrh
Ad claims the Catarrh and Cold Cure Inhaler cures by night use. It is worn during sleep and removed in the morning to affect the nasal membranes. A 60 day supply costs $1.00 and a six month course $5.00 with a money back guarantee from the Faust Remedy Co. in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Faust Remedy Co
Chicago
Ill
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J. Monroe Davis
First National Bank
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Harry Green
Receiver
Western Brokerage Co
Effie Diller
Leona
Fern Raymond
Maud Price
Fannie Carr
Lillie Osborn
Rom Lee
W. T. Jeffryes
Diller, Nebraska
J. P. Lichty
Drayman
Frank T. Pearce
Notary Public
Nebraska
The
Savas
A. T. Krupp
C. C. Wright
Short Street
G. H. Gale
F. Hartzell
Prop
Nebr
People’s Bible
Liam Frett Stederene
Pireat Ritten
Bam
Iterburg
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