Wedding Anniversary Chronicle and a Near Drowning Tale
A couple from North Iowa avenue celebrate their first wedding anniversary as a clipping recalls a 1867 Eureka wedding officiated by Rev. Chas Thompson. The tale recounts a perilous river crossing during the couple’s planned wedding trip, where a horse and buggy were swept downstream but both rider and animal survived, prompting reflections on faith and providence.
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David Eichell
Iowa Avenue
Iberger
Ington County
Pennsylvania
Berger
Unty
Eureka Neigh
Eichelberger
Hichelberger
W.cheberger
Bessie Fritz
Friends
Chas. Thompson
Brighton
Hapit
Eureka
D. J. Eichelberger
L. Essiey
T. Ng
J. T
Sher
Mr.t
Burlington Washing Debate At High School Auditorium
A Burlington council debate with proceeds going to the High School PTA takes place this evening in the school auditorium. Admission is 25 cents.
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Audirium
Jey's Kidney Cure Promises Swift Relief
Advertisement claims Jeys Kidney Cure will stop gularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles beyond medicine with distribution by all druggists. The language is promotional and non-specific about ingredients or proven efficacy. The note emphasizes universal applicability to kidney issues and availability through druggists.
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Jey
Menelik presses for cash over Lugh frontier claim
Rome reports Foreign Minister Tittoni told the chamber that King Menelik sought delimitation of the frontier before the Lugh raid by 2000 Abyssinians. Italy would give compensation as in 1900 and negotiate on that basis. Menelik reportedly seeks 600000 dollars to renounce the Lugh claim.
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Rome
Tittoni
Chamber of Deputies
Lugh
Menelik
Erythera
Italy
Suffragists Seek Publicity by Prison Arrests in London
A dozen women, led by Mrs Parkhurst, tried to march on the house of commons from the Woman's Parliament. Police redirected the group to a side street and took the leaders to a station as they bent on making martyrs.
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London
Mystery Tragedy in Janesville Endangers Justice Probe
In Janesville Wisconsin on February 14 Mrs Martha Anderson was found dead with her throat cut in North River street. District Attorney John L Fisher leads an inquiry into whether the death was suicide or murder after prior suspicions tied to Madlyn Odell Clayton and Josephine Malone. A bloody razor lay near the body.
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Janesville
Wis
Martha Anderson
North River Street
Madlyn Odell Clayton
Josephine Malone
John L. Fisher
Bat Masterson at White House hints Roosevelt as GOP nominee
In Washington on February 14 Bat Masterson visited the White House and declined to name a GOP nominee. He claimed roosevelt’s enemies would keep fighting until he himself steps out to face them.
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Washington
Bat" Masterson
White House
Roosevelt
Weather forecast by region for the Midwest
The forecast predicts increasing clouds across Illinois and Indiana with probable showers. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin may see more cloud cover, while Iowa could experience rain or snow.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Markets Report on Wheat Corn and Livestock Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 93 3/4, Sept 89 1/4, corn around 61 1/2, pork futures near 11.50, lard at 7.27, and short ribs around 6.40 to 6.42. Cash winter wheat prices list No 2 red 93 3/4, spring No 3 56 1/2 to 1.06 for corn, with cattle, hogs, and sheep trading slowly at varying prime and choice levels. East Buffalo figures echo slow markets with calves 4.50 to 9.50 and hogs 4.70 to 4.75.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
AG AG Ad
AMG
Clower
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
English Suffragist Mrs Cobden-Sanderson Wows American Audiences
Harper's Weekly reports on Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson of England promoting woman suffrage in the United States. Her speeches at literary clubs drew amused appreciation rather than deep conviction, while critics note her charm and the movement's broader impact on American views about suffrage.
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England
Brougst
Madras Curtains Take Over In Home Decor Shift
A feature notes lace curtains will become rare as madras and similar fabrics replace them for windows and portieres. Silk window drapes and fine nets appear, with madras offering rich tapestry effects, varied grades, colors, and widths at differing prices.
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Madras
The Use of Cologne
The article extols cologne and aromatic baths as refreshment for tired nerves. It contrasts ancient practices with modern habits and urges readers to spray on cologne after a hot bath to banish fatigue.
Sitting posture guidance from a chair seat description
The passage describes sitting with hips pushed back in the chair and firmly settled. It allows slight forward or sideways bending but forbids bending backward. It notes that even if one gains weight, posture can remain graceful, including leaning back into a steamer chair.
Hair care for a flattering face in elegant style
The article explains how hair boosts facial looks through careful styling. It warns against damaging practices like frizzing with a comb, hot irons, and pulling hair forward, and recommends center parting, gentle brushing, scalp massage, and ventilation to promote healthy growth.
Virginia Clergyman and Former William and Mary President
A renowned Virginia clergyman who twice served as president of William and Mary College was married three times, keeping him busy with marital unions across his life.
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George
Virginia
William and Mary College
Nurse virtues and remedies for irritability in care
A nurse should employ good cheer and order observation and obedience as core virtues. The text warns against lengthy tales rehashing others trials and dwelling on miserable possibilities. It stresses the base role of truth and timely need in nursing to prevent sin.
Do It Yourself Snow Water Bucket Trick
Instructions describe making an empty candy bucket with a modified lid to channel melted snow or water into the bucket. A small lid cut, holes bored with a hot poker, and wearing rubber coverings over the lid direct water into the bucket rather than onto floors.
Leading journals back woman suffrage in Collier's Weekly note
Collier's Weekly endorses woman suffrage in a leading editorial while the Koman's journal calls this the era’s most notable journalistic recruit for the cause since the North American Review supported it months earlier.
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Collier's Weekly
The
Koman's Journal
Cause
North American Review
Nail care tip with lemon soak and powder polish
If nails look dull or dirty despite care, try dipping fingertips in lemon juice for five minutes. Rinse with hot water, wipe dry, and polish with a natural powder for a brighter appearance.
Family dispute over daughter’s schooling and cooking
Mrs. Richmond asks if her daughter will return to a cooking school this year. Mrs. Bronxborough replies she will keep her home to learn cooking affordable dishes. Publicly sourced from the Sunshine Bulletin.
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Richmond
Bronxborough
Sunshine Bulletin
Cold Weather Breathing Tips to Fight Off a Cold
If you are outside and cannot enter, begin deep breathing to generate heat and warmth. Practice takes a few moments, and you may soon feel a glow that helps stave off a possible cold.
Rival Lovers Compete For Same Woman Strains Friendship
Two men court the same woman causing a rift as their rivalry grows. The pair, both drawn to the same partner, confront tensions while the woman’s choice remains unresolved and tensions flare in public and private spaces.
Teeter Lathrop offer steady winter sales and praise.
Teeter and Lathrop report a strong winter run with satisfied customers and regular sales on dates from February 3 through 21 including a Clegg Bros sale where mules and cattle brought solid prices. Also promotion for Dr Shoop's Cough Cure praised as safe effective for children and adults.
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Clegg Bros
Public sale announced for farm property near Bethel church
Anthony Lukavysky schedules a public sale of farm property on Tuesday February 18 at his location 2 844 miles northeast of Washington and 4 miles west of Bethel church.
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Anthony Lukavysky
Washington
Bethel Church
Mt. Pleasant Ad Weir Among Lincoln Banquet Guests
Ad Weir of Mt. Pleasant was listed as a guest at the Lincoln banquet on Wednesday evening.
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Ad Weir
Mt. Pleasant
Centerville Farmer Starts Independent Oil Drilling
Ed White a four hundred acre farmer near Centerville Iowa begins drilling for oil using his own money and a hired expert. He reports strong indications of oil on his land including oily water in a creek and a hillside spring source. If successful he will own the venture outright. if not the experience will be the cost.
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Centerville
Iowa
Ed White
White
Preventics cold remedy for early sneeze stage
To check a cold quickly get from your druggist Preventics small candy tablets. They are safe, effective and prompt and contain no quinine or laxative. Taken at the sneeze stage they claim to prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe. Suitable for feverish children. 48 tablets 25 cents. Trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by J. H. Stewart.
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Fabieta
Preventics
J. H. Stewart
Lincoln banquet attendance and visitors from Ainsworth
County Attorney Johnson of Lee county and Deputy Warden Mc Caig of Ft. Madison attended the Lincoln banquet on Wednesday evening. Mrs. David Thompson and Miss Dellen Patterson were visitors in the city from Ainsworth on Wednesday.
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Johnson
Lee County
McCaig
Ft. Madison
David Thompson
Dellen Patterson
Ainsworth
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