Prize Fight Swindle Nets Louisville Man $1000
In Council Bluffs a fake prize fight scheme duped Henry Hazelbaum of Louisville, who bet $18,000 through confederates. E A Alstead and R L Thielman are jailed, with Thielman alleged to impersonate the fighter Casey. Kentucky officers plan to return the suspects for conspiracy charges.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
E. A. Alstead
R. L. Thielman
Henry Hazelbaum
Louisville
Ross
Kentucky
Casey
Jorman
Hazelbaum
Lexington
Alsted
Thielman
Gorman
Reading from a Man of Means Affects Shirley
Ryder probes Shirley with excerpts from a mysterious book while revealing his wealth and past to test her. He admires her pluck as they discuss marriage, money, and a potential novelized life, and he hints at introducing her to his wife and son.
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Ryder
Shirley
Grant
John Broderick
Vermont
Tve
Broderick
Brotherhood of Man
Shir
Abe
Washington
Mr. Ryder
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy
A Georgia resident credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a severe measles illness worsened by rain. He praises the treatment and notes it is sold by Cook and Sherman.
Custom Department at H Bell Builder of correct vehicles
The firm announces a new custom department to meet demand for superior carriages buggies and harness with careful attention to style correct appointment and higher grade goods. A trial order will prove the merit and ensure customers receive exactly what they want.
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H. Bell
Five Year Testimony to Chamberlain Remedy
S Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after five years of family use and urging others to try it. The preparation is sold by Cook and Sher.
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Chamberlain
York County
New Mayor Chosen in Oskaloosa Tie Vote
At a special city council meeting Byron V. Seevers and Charles H. Ralston tied on many ballots for the remainder of the late William Cricket term. Ralston, a Democrat and local businessman, ultimately won to become mayor.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
William Cricket
Charles H. Ralston
Byron V. Seevers
Ralston
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Guarantee
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional treatment taken internally to target blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any counterexample and urge sending testimonials from Toledo Ohio authorities. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Kidney Cure Brings Relief After Ten Years Bed Bound
R A Gray J P of Oakville Indiana writes of a decade in bed with kidney disease. He tried top doctors but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He praises it as a God send and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
Stingy Man Still Holds The Ashes Despite Pursuit
A humorous quip from the New York World notes a man nicknamed de campeen stingy and stubbornly refuses to discard a butt after a long chase, illustrating a lighthearted, colloquial moment from urban life.
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Reddy
New York World
Peculiarities of Long Island Geography Lesson
A Brooklyn school class discussed natural oddities of Long Island. A student claimed the south side offers the sea while the north side provides the sound, highlighting local geography in a humorous exchange.
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Long Island
Brooklyn
Kidney Cure Drug Ad for Foley’s Kidney Cure
Warning to users about kidney and bladder trouble urges use of Foley’s Kidney Cure. Claims to positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and notes sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Special weather forecast notes fair conditions in Iowa for tonight and Friday. The report from Washington, D C indicates clear skies and no precipitation expected for the period.
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Washington, D. C
Aug. L
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Mrs Sewell and Weigle Pass Through City on Visit
Mrs. Walter Sewell and children of Lone Tree travel to Crawfordsville for a brief visit with relatives. Rev. Weigle of Mt. Union also passes through on his way to Ainsworth. A Dr. Shoop catarrh remedy ad offers a free trial size and details its ingredients and benefits, with sales by J. H. Stewart.
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Walter Sewell
Lone Tree
City
Crawfordsville
Weigle
Mt. Union
Ainsworth
Dr. Shoop
Wesley George Returns Home From Davenport Visit
Wesley George arrived home late in the evening from Davenport where he had been on business.
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Wesley George
Davenport
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Sam H. Gwin
Concord
Cook & Sherman
Custom Department
Tatler
Dakota Lands
Towa
Geo. Peck
Weather Forecast
Washington County
R. Stuart & Sons
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Windsor
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Colenso
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