Iowa War Records Ask for Washington County Mexican War Roster
Harvey Reid of Maquoketa seeks Iowa and U S War Department help to identify Washington county soldiers in the Mexican War. He notes no official local records exist and cites Captain Edwin Guthrie’s Iowa unit as a model for possible detachment naming and enlistment, urging permanent recognition and reader clues. Also includes an ad for Foley's Honey and Tar for La Grippe symptoms.
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Harvey Reid
Maquoketa
Washington County
Iowa
Evening Journal
Washington
Keokuk
U. S
Mexico
15Th U.S. Infantry
Edwin Guthrie
Fort Madison
Lee
Des Moines
Muscatine
van Buren
Guthrie
la Hoya
City of
The Gingerbread Man shines in new musical fantasy
The Gingerbread Man a new musical fantasy by Rankin and Sloane from Nixon & Zimmerman brings Santa Claus Land Pastry Land and Bunn Land to life with an all star cast and lavish effects. It debuts at the opera house Tuesday evening February 25 and aims to enchant younger audiences with a vibrant stage spectacle.
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Rankin and Sloane
Nixon & Zimmerman
Opera House
Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. John Englehardt of Gera Michigan recounts a two year old daughter saved from croup after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy every ten minutes. She says the medicine caused the child to cough up phlegm and credits it with saving the life. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
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John Englehardt
Gera
Mich
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Fraternal Riders Called Meeting Notice
Council 200 F A A will hold a called meeting Saturday February 22 at 7 30 p m Special business and balloting Full attendance desired Cora Hays President Ida M Ward Secretary
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F. A
Cora Hays
Ida M. Ward
Public Auction of Teams and Harness at Square Corner
Public sale announces a Saturday auction at 2 o clock at the northeast corner of the square. The lot includes a team of horses family broke and safe a good wagon a lop buggy good as new harness sets bridles laprobes and an extra harness set. May 21.
Banks to Close Saturday for Washington’s Birthday
All city banks will close on Saturday the 22nd in observance of Washington's Birthday. Patrons are urged to settle matters Friday, as banks close for legal holidays.
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Washington
The Journal Prints A Sale Bill With Artistic Flair
The sale bill printed by the Journal displays a distinctive individuality and shows craftsmanship by artists. The design communicates itself and stands out as a piece of artistic work.
The Ginger bread Man at the opera house
Nixon and Zimmerman's operatic fantasy The Ginger bread Man opens February 25 at the opera house. Frederic Ranken wrote the book and lyrics, with music by A Baldwin Stone. The company features Jeane Palmer Lillian Mats e Rose Murray Charles Gallagher and others.
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Nixon & Zimmerman
Opera House
Frederic Ranken
Happyland
A. Baldwin Stone
Jack and the
Jeane Palmer
Lillian Mattese
Rose Murry
Charles Gallagher
Charles Morgan
Gus Pixley
J. Quinn
Eugene Kelly
Robert Parkins
Chronic Constipation Treated With Urino Laxative Syrup
An ad proclaims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims quick relief without nausea or griping and advises refusing substitutes.
Laxative Bromide Nine Tablets Advertsed Cure Claim
A vintage advertisement offers Laxative Bromu Nine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails to work. Boxes bear the signature of W. Grove.
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W. Grove
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Africa
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Wilson
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Cass Ave
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Japan
Windsor
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