Local listings and notices from Jefferson County
A mix of local notices and advertisements: apple prices at 10 cents per peck, Breas Cherry Coven Syrup marketed as a cough remedy, Beacs German Salve promoted for piles and skin troubles, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve commended for hemorrhoids and skin issues. J B Zook seeks Jefferson county sheriff nomination. A Patch of ground yields 500 quarts of strawberries worth 87 dollars. John Griffin reports personal cure claims from DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
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John Griffin
Zanesville, C
DeWitt
J. W. Sutton
Fourth of July Celebration at Harbide Largest Crowd
The Harbide 4th of July celebration drew the largest crowd ever at the venue last Saturday. Able ad dresses were made by S. M. Bailey and Peter Jansen. The event featured baseball, horse racing, a dance, and fireworks. The Diller Cornet Band performed in new uniforms and received high praise for their appearance and music.
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Harbide
S. M. Bailey
Peter Jansen
Diller Cornet
To California By Burlington Sleeper Train
A weekly Thursday excursion sleeping car runs from Omaha and Lincoln to Salt Lake City San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Burlington Route. The car is carpeted upholstered with curtains bedding towels and soap with an excursion conductor and uniformed Pullman attendant. Second class tickets are accepted and a berth for two costs five dollars. For details contact a Burlington ticket office or J Francis G P A Omaha Neb.
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Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Omaha
Lincoln
Burlington
Pacific Coast
J. Francis
Nebr
Fires Burn Two Livery Stables in Fairbury During Fourth of July Festivities
Col Harbine and J C Kesterson’s livery barns in Fairbury were destroyed along with a small adjacent barn last Monday afternoon. Five horses and one cow died in the blaze which investigators suspect started from fire crackers. Horses at Baker’s barn were rescued after being turned loose following an exciting chase. harness and hay were lost but insured.
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Fairbury
Col. Harbine
J .C. Kesterson
Dan Baker
Hugh Jehu
Tke Sechler
George Diller
Knight Templar
Hercule
Baker's Barn
Inflammation or The Bownts Relief from Hracs Dremruea Barsan
The text advertises Hracs Dremruea Barsan as a magical relief for inflammation. It markets the product as a sale by B F Licurugs. The farm animals are described as customers who pay top prices and interest for any produce supplied by the farmer.
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Hracs
Dremruea Barsan
B. F. Licurugs
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief for Urinary Problems
An advertisement claims a urine test reveals kidney trouble and promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for back pain, kidney, bladder, and liver issues. It asserts relief from frequent urination, scalding, and alcohol aftereffects, offering samples and directing readers to send address to Binghamton NY.
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Jefferson County
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Ha waiian Islands detailed in St. Louis Republic report
The article outlines Hawaii’s 31 islands with eight inhabited, a 6587 square mile terrain, 137000 population. It lists ethnic groups, exports, discovery by Captain Cook in 1778, and the 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani with the republic led by President Dole.
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Hawaiian Islands
St. Louis Republic
United States
South America
China
Australia
Captain Cook
Liliuokalani
Dole
San Francisco
Islands
Daniel Dole
Republic
Editor Offers Guidance for New High Grade Bicycle Buyers
Readers seeking a new high grade bicycle are advised to consult the editor for expert guidance and reflections on features, prices, and choosing a reliable model.
Cure for Consumption Promised by T A Slocum M C
A notice claims T A Slocum M C of 1888 Pearl Street New York offers free three bottles of his new remedies to cure consumption and lung troubles. It urges readers to mail address to receive the treatment and cites testimonials and a new scientific course of medicine.
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T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl Street
New York
T. A Slocum
M. S
Kzoo
Wille of
Cardus
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Jefferson Co. Record
B. F. Lhcarner
J.B. Zook
B. F. Shurger
California
Ausee
Chicago
ST. Joseph
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Denver
Helena
Butte
Portland
Points West
Traler
Bundy
Crmation
Ape van Horn Pesto Dil
Mak Wheeler
Rendolph
Iowa
Fenner
Bor
B. RP Lightover
W. T. Jeffryes
Ne Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Addison, M.D
Cary
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