O Rourke Navigates Alexandria Escape and Rescue
In Alexandria O Rourke escapes pursuit after a violent struggle aboard the Pelican and a later clash with Captain Hole. He flees through a crowded harbor district, hides among vessels, and ends up inside a hidden doorway guarded by a woman who nurses him back toward consciousness.
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Egypt
Alexandria
Cairo
Port Said
Grecian
O'Rourke
Hole
Dennison
Denni
Captain Hole
Q’rourke
Amely
Jesb
The
Pelican
Des Trebes
Enoug
Khamsin
Giory
Rourke
The Danger of Rheumatism Warns Against Delayed Treatment
An article warns that delaying treatment allows uric acid to infect blood and worsen rheumatism. It claims external cures only relieve pain temporarily, while S S S purifies blood and treats the disease from its source. The Swift Specific Company advertises free literature and sells S S S at drug stores in Atlanta Georgia.
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S.S.S
Swift Sp&C!¥Ic CO
Atlanta
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Omaha Merchant
An Omaha merchant, Jas. McCaffery of the Schlitz Hotel, extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a universal cure for throat and lung diseases. He claims personal use and many recommendations confirm its effectiveness for coughs and colds, with sale through all druggists.
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Jas. McCaffery
Mer
Schlitz Hotel
Omaha
Nebr
Foley
Confederate battle flag debut near Washington in Civil War era
Fifty years ago today a new Confederate battle flag appeared in the field before Washington. The flag featured a red St Andrews cross spanning the flag to distinguish it from other national and regimental banners. The design aimed to reduce friendlyfire confusion caused by similar Stars and Stripes and Stars and Bars.
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Washington
Ewes
Massachusetts Sells Ploosie Tunnel to Witchburg Railroad
Twenty five years ago today Massachusetts sold the Ploosie tunnel, built at a cost of about 20000000 dollars, to the Witchburg railroad. The sale price was roughly half the construction cost, paid in stocks and bonds of the road.
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Massachusetts
Ploosie
Witchburg Railroad
Barriers Burned Away at Bercher Theatre New Year Attraction
The Bercher theatre presented Barriers Burned Away adapted from E P Roe with Gibson and Bradfield in charge. George Middleton shaped the drama as shown, with a capable company and faithful staging. The plot follows a country lad who moves to Chicago, falls for the proprietor's daughter, and overcomes social barriers as the Chicago fire of 1871 reshapes their paths.
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Des Moines Register & Leader
Bercher Theatre
Des Moines Theatre
E. P. Roe
Bercher
Gibson and Bradfield
George Middleton
Chicago
New Discovery Merital Rheumatism Powders Promises Relief
A sensational claim proclaims Merital Rheumatism Powders a boon to every sufferer and the best known remedy for rheumatism in all its forms. Advertises Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source to inquire and purchase.
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Lemmon
Eastbound Timetable Listings For Local Passengers
Eastbound timetable shows Local Passenger No 60 arriving 9 55 am No 430 at 6 05 pm No 82 freight at 5 00 pm Leave No 429 at 9 25 am No 49 at 6 05 pm No 81 freight at 6 30 am Freights 81 82 88 89 and Passengers 49 60 operate daily except Sundays H W RUSSEL Agent
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H. W. Russel
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An 19th or early 20th century ad argues aging is feared in business and promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur to darken hair and improve appearance. It claims dandruff removal and hair growth, with money back guarantee if not effective. Sold by McElhinney Drug Co. and other druggists for fifty cents.
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Osler
Wryeth
Wreth
Wyeth
McElhinney Drug Co
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Clpool of
Louis Joseph Vance
Ellsworth ‘Young
Danny
the O'Rourke
J. Witson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal Office
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Lawyer
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Casey Bros
DR. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J. Glyde Wallace
J. Clyde Wallace
Windsor
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bidz
North Side Square
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crail
P. J. Hanley
AT & P
Washington Branch
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
S. A., White
Sam’ L. Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Busines
C. B
Arrline
Kunath
C. M
ST. P
West Lim
Milwaukee
Pasenger
Doler
Chichester
Catens
Cbtchester
Alamen
Oruguists
Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors
Palmer School
MACON
Austin Sutherland
An. R. G
Chas. Brown
Harry H. Ross
Automobile
Bright
AU Druggista
Frank Rogers
Blue Steer
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