Five Die As Auto Is Struck By Train Near Vigus
In St. Louis County near Vigus station four Witte family members and two others die when their auto is hit by a Rock Island passenger train at forty mph. Theodore F Witte Sr and Jr were brothers and Witte Hardware officials. The car failed to see or hear the locomotive due to engine noise.
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St. Louis
Rock Island Railroad
Vigus Station
St. Louis County
Theodore F. Witte
Theodore Witte, Jr
Carl Klinge
Halcyon Campbell
Frederick O. Witte
The
Witte Hardware Company
Klinge
Meldola Unveils Statue for Orsini Bomber of Napoleon III
In Meldola Italy amid town dignitaries a monument to Felice Orsini is unveiled. Orsini who attempted to assassinate Napoleon III in Paris on March 24 1858. The statue shows Orsini en route to execution. Meldola his birthplace.
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Meldola
Rayvenna
Italy
Fili Orsini
Napoleon III
Paris
Orsini
Lenahan questions witness in Luzerne bribery case
Congressman John T. Lenahan of Luzerne pressed a prominent witness in a bribery case asking if he ever refused a bribe. When the witness began to answer no, Lenahan dismissed the testimony saying he knew from the word but that no one had attempted a bribe him.
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John T. Lenahan
Luzerne
John
Lifelong Garment Promise From Jean Huysmans
A historic note quotes Jean Huysmans asserting durable clothing that never deforms over a lifetime, highlighting a promotional claim about lasting fit and shape.
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Jean Huysmans
Ost
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised Cure For Liver Trouble
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for idleness and liver trouble. It claims benefits such as relief from constipation headaches jaundice and a sallow complexion while promising to restore health and appetite. May mention J E Lemmon’s as distributor.
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Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon’s
McKitrick Sells 600 Polled Angus Heifers in County Sale
N A McKitrick sold 600 head of two year old Polled Angus heifers branded X I T for Mead Land & Cattle Co to Frank Griffith of Washington Iowa. The cattle from Beaumont pasture were in prime condition bringing 4.00 per hundred in a standout local sale reported by the Daily Gazette Augusta Kansas.
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N. A. McKitrick
Mead Land & Cattle Co
Meade
Kansas
Frank Griffith
Washington
Iowa
Beaumont
Daily Gazette
Augusta
Kas
Boy Glen McCall Undergoes Appendectomy in Iowa City
Yesterday morning Glen McCall son of Mr and Mrs W A McCall underwent an appendectomy in Iowa City around 11 o clock. He was transported by car with W A McCall John McCall Dr Stewart and L H O Loughlin accompanying. Reports say the boy is progressing favorably after the operation and his condition had improved by the time of the last update.
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Glen McCall
W A. McCall
Iowa City
Howard
Riverside
Glen
W. A. McCall
John McCall
Stewart
L. H. O'Loughlin
O’loughlin
Sage tea and sulfur product advertised for hair care
An advertisement notes modern hairdressers cause hair complaints and sage remains popular for hair growth and color. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, containing sulfur, is promoted as a dandruff remedy sold by druggists or directly by Wyeth Chemical Company with pricing at 50 cents or 1 dollar and agents listed.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortl@fid
New York City
McElhinney Rt
Ill husband of Sigourney woman improves after loss
Mrs Louise Kilgore of Sigourney shows slow recovery from a serious illness following the death of her stepson James W. Lesan known as Jimmie Lesan. Lesan, born in Mount Ayr Ringgold County, lived in Sigourney for years and ran an abstract and insurance business before illness.
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Louise Kilgore
Sigourney
J. W. Lesan
Lesan
John L. Kilgore
Mr. Lesan
Keokuk County
James W. Lesan
Jimmie” Lesan
Mt. Ayr
Ringgold County
Srd
Independence
Kans
Deane
Battle Creel
Michigan
Marrigrewadi
Masonic Lodge
Patent Grants To Iowa Citizens Reported
Washington August 24 patent reports list grants to Iowa residents. Names include W W Benson Dubuque match starter for explosive engines W C Bridges Wapello lock for side and back combs W C Garnet Tiffin hog stanchion J B Hays Chester township clothes stick W L Manchester Clinton bandeau F S Miller Creston lubricator L J Owen Rockwell City anti rooting device for animals S D Page and J C Hedges Des Moines loose leaf book P J A Schnoor Holstein grain car door S H Tinsman Fort Madison planter.
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Washington
Pp. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
W. W. Benson
Dubuque
W. C. Bridges
W. C. Garnet
J. B. Hays
Chester Township
W. L. Manchester
Clinton
Bandeau
Miller
Creston
L. J. Owen
Rockwell City
S. D. Page
J.C. Hedges
Des Moines
P. J. A. Schnoor
Holstein
S. H. Tinsman
Fort Madison
Santa Claus Prepares Headquarters at The Fair
Santa Claus mounts a major setup at The Fair located at 6813 as part of a festive display. The preparations suggest a holiday attraction drawing visitors to the fairgrounds.
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Santa Claus
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Samron
Ford
New York
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Patent Report
J. A. Harwood
New Ectentiie Journal
Perera
Monte
Gunn & Go
Jane
Geo. E. Wright
New London
Chamberlain
4GAS & Electric CO
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