Prairie Fire Near Rockford Devours Thousands of Acres
Merriam Nebraska April 19 reports a prairie fire near Rockford fifteen miles south engulfed ranches and killed two, including a child burned at a home. A bachelor near Gordon is missing and presumed dead. Fire burned thousands of acres as wind drove flames toward the Niobrara. communications failed, rain storm may halt further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Neb
Rockford
Hcre
Gordon
Alvin Thayer
Alex Sawtell
J. B. Jones
Niobrara
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Money Back Guarantee
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo says the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Includes notarization date December 6 1886 and notes internal remedy action. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
We Are King at the Opera House Starring Edmund Carroll
Edmund Carroll appears in We Are King a three act comedy by Lieut Gordon Kean at the opera house on April 21. Carroll plays dual roles as Hector king of Kahnburg and Gustavus Venner, showcasing voice, magnetism, and versatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Carroll
Walker Whiteside
Opera House
Gordon Kean
Hector
Kahnburg
Gustavus Venner
Mr. Carroll
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Support
Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a spring tonic for the kidneys and blood purification. It claims to boost vitality by stimulating renal function and eliminating impurities, with distribution through Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Local services offer mower sharpening and repairs
A small brick shop near the post office block advertises lawn mower cleaning sharpening and proper adjustments plus repair work. The notice is signed by Black the Blacksmith. Also mentioned is Rev Hightshoe of Ottumwa visiting the city for the Children's Home of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Mr. Hightshoe
Ottumwa
Dipping Cattle and Daring Rail Ride Through Oklahoma
The narrator and Mr. Stephens tour Foraker in Oklahoma to study cattle dipping methods for Texas stock. They ride atop a caboose, witness a rapid dipping of twenty cars, and describe the process from chute to tank with vivid, sensational detail while noting tick fears and railway orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Charlie
Mr. Stephens
Foraker
Oklahoma
Pawhuska
Texas
Midland
Sanitary Commission
Elder
Eczema Germ Theory and D D D Cure Claims
An advertisement explains eczema as caused by skin germs gnawing tissue and advocates using oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol and glycerine as a skin wash. It claims the mixture kills germs in the skin, rebuilds tissue, and promotes healthy growth, with D D D Prescription and D D D Soap available at Druggists Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Sherman
Local News Snips and Community Notes
Short city items show visitors Walter Nordyke from Rubio and H V Frank from Valley, plus Mr and Mrs Harry McGuire of Wayland. Birth reported for a son to Mr and Mrs Hart Simpson. Queen Esther circle to host a box supper at M E church Friday April 23. Also notices on safe horses and cab service and a money loan offering in Garden City Kan.
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Manhattan
Chalmers & Eldridge
Walter Nordyke
Rubio
H. V. Frank
Valley
Harry McGuire
Wayland
City
Queen Esther
M. E
M. R. Meek
Frank Webb
Sts
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Oxfords
Frank L. Wilson & CO
Clothiers & Furnishers
the Royal
Stuart
McCreedy
State of
Ohio
Lucas County
S$. B. Dewey
Fair Earth
Hay
Hartina
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Shellabarger
Fox & Dewey
N.S
J. H. Hull
Noble Sunday
Dan Wenger
Hart Simpson
South of
Hollister
Lemmon
Chas. D. Gorham
Garden City
Kan
John Goodman
Lulu Duvall
Sigourney
John Blattner
New York
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Nigola & Harmon
Russia
Sapiey
J. A. Harwood
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