The Thug Theory in a Murder Mystery
Sylvia believes an Indian hawker named Hokar strangled her father after leaving brown sugar at the counter. Paul Beecot doubts the idea but agrees to consult Hurd and investigate past events with Maud Krill, Mrs. Krill, and a possible hidden heir while awaiting further clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecot
England
Paul
Sylvia
Bart
Hokar
Beccat
Hurd
Beccot
Mrs. Krill
Maud Krill
Maud
Hay
Deborah
Mr. Pash
Christchurch
Rachel Sandal
Ford
Jove
Bhowanee
Pash
Helpful Advice From Mrs Pinkham In Lynn Massachusetts
Readers are urged to confide private illness details to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Her thirty years of letters to sick women provide confidential guidance and may reveal knowledge that helps individual cases.
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women
An advertisement recounts Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen Town Pa praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing organic derangement and female weakness after years of illness and an advised operation. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges others to follow the directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Facts for sick women Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female ills. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors backache nervous prostration and a range of symptoms including belching and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Health and Beauty Hints From Old Time Advice
Tips on health and beauty cover digestion red noses and sleep, with night baths and open windows for refreshing rest. Remedies include raw eggs for throat fishbone, egg yolk rose water shampoo, glycerin lemon whitening, mustard plasters, exercises for round shoulders, and liniment rubs for sprains. A child’s convulsions may be helped by a hot bath up to the neck.
Forming a Scented Sachet Powder Mixture
A historical recipe describes blending two ounces gum benzoin, four quarter ounces dried orange flowers, three quarters ounce cassia flowers, two ounces rose leaves, and four ounces orms root. Five grains each of essential oils lemon grass musk and bitter almond oil are combined, then worked into the blend. Add rose leaves and orange flowers last.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney Troubles
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder troubles within reach of medicine. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Auction At Benz Farm Near Verdi Brighton and Washington
Teeter and Lathrop auctioneers offer a sale at the Benz farm near Verdi, 5 miles north of Brighton, to start 10 a.m. on Thursday February 6 1908. Items include H horses cattle hogs corn hay and straw with 12 months notes at 7 percent or 6 percent cash discount and Garrett Bros. to feed the crowd. H. S. Ingham signature 96-56.
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Teeter & Lathrop
Benz
Verdi
Brighton
Washington
Jack
Poland
China
Farrow
Garrett Bros
H. S. Ingham
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds habitually
Foley's Honey and Tar claims to cure the most obstinate coughs and expel the cold from the system with a mild laxative effect. The genuine product is in the yellow package and is sold by all druggists. Trial Catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Tests show the value of this remedy known to druggists as Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy and sold by J. H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Shoop
Racine
Wis
J. H. Stewart
Pie Supper at Lexington Schoolhouse on Feb 5 1908
A pie supper will be held at the Lexington schoolhouse Wednesday evening February 5 1908. A short program will be given and a cordial invitation is extended to all. Pearl Montgomery is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Pearl Montgomery
Chronic Constipation Cured With Urine Laxative Syrup
Advertisement claims chronic constipation leads to serious ailments and promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure. It asserts the syrup aids digestion and liver and bowel action, offers quick relief, and avoids nausea or griping. Encourages immediate use and warns against substitutes.
New Continental Candescient Kerosene Lamp Claim
Advertises a kerosene lamp promising 100 candle power for six hours at one cent with no smoke or smell. Claims brightness superiority over central drain lamps electricity and incandescent gas light. Lamp viewable at J G Hise residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hise
What Struck Him Most
A private with valor in South Africa returned home to work for a lady in his county. When she asked what from his military career struck him most, he replied that it was the number of bullets that missed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Blackwoot
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Superior Medicine
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh through internal use. The ad asserts the medicine cures constitutional disease by targeting blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 to any case it fails to cure. Includes testimonials and order details from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Gco
Toledo
T5c
Hali
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Pana
Debby
Health and Beauty
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Chas. H. Keck
Carl M. Keck
Prank R.slashier
Citizens National | Bank
Jenkins
Bank of National
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Stree
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
Waaastl
Howard J. Ross
Nicola
North Side Square
Austin Sutherland
E.G
Mason's City
Iowa
R. R
Attorreys
Clifford TH Lawyer
Washington, Io
J. J. Kelloc
Attorney-At- South Side
Squ
W. NM
Butterfs
Baotioces
Offic
Mee
Orail
Washi
Eicher & Living
LAW
Charles A. DE
Notary
W. A. White
Farmers & Merchants
Northeast Corner
C. J. Wilson
Wilson
Wil
Friob
Washin
Ons Bank
Chas. Brown
Casey Bros
D. F. Macon
Chiay
Chicago
Sun
Weil
California
Apabebiie
Mail and Express
C. B
Eneryt Suntag
West Bound Pass
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee
Mdse
Ifiddan
Gentral Ry
Minneapolis
1. Louis
Kansa City
Peoria
FI West Bouns
Olby Mall
Win Otties Limited
Preight
East Boun
Vor
Br Press
Eoris Limited
Ouer Freight
Siegant
A.J. Mor Rboutts
Winsapolis
Minn
Dad Pullman
Bussline
Frank Rogers
W. M. Keele
P. J. Manli
Attorney and Counsell
BANKS
Citizens Savings
Washington, Sk
Omas
H. Keox
I. M. 8Provid
Washingon Cl
Genere
Famers & Me
State Bank
Tephai
OB Rgemach
B. Wein
Wireer
Wedoa General Banking
Mann
ANN &C
Bill
Toba
D. G. Knottn Billiard P
North Gide Sq
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