Local notes from Haskins January hints and farm changes
The Haskins column notes the hotel nearing completion with painters at work. Residents Will Braggs and Mrs Stephens with daughter Carol are mentioned, along with farm sales by John Harding and Mark Campbell moving to Fairfield. A croup remedy row discusses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local pharmacy sellers noted.
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Will Braggs
W. Stephens
Carol
Miss Lintz
Miss Lord
John Harding
John Mathers
Illinois
Mark Campbell
Wilmer Gardners
Fairfield
Mareh
Geo. Ebner
Sinois
Rk Hardin
Mr. Ebner
Ainsworth
Maud Booth to Speak at Graham Theater Monday Evening
Maud Ballington Booth, a renowned American orator, will lecture at the Graham theater Monday evening January 26. Her talk titled Lights and Shadows of Prison Life supports prison reform. tickets are available from C. H. Wilson for this lecture and the balance of the course.
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Maud Ballington Booth
America
Graham Theater
Judge Awards Ten Thousand Dollar Verdict in Binder Case
Judge Preston withdraws the case from the jury and rules for the plaintiff, awarding ten thousand dollars in the Binder case.
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Preston
Local notices and court rounds fill Kalona page
Local tidbits include Hugh Teeter buying second hand goods JD Daniels contact for work Clear illness reports on A J Knouse Ed Ewing heads to Crawfordsville and many travels Mrs Benson of Richmond and Miss Dot Maxwell visit Crow Creek and Riverside family news. Court action covers Hastings Marek case with details on ages, alibis and blame. Warder versus Godwin verdict for 123 dollars. Pollard Latta settlement 400 dollars. Probate actions set hearings for Abigail Mealey will and guardianship finalizations with notices posted in public places.
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Hugh Teeter
JD. Daniels
A. J. Knouse
Ed Ewing
Crawfordsville
Lew Dawson
Winfield
Benson
Richmond
Cdfenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Dot Maxwell
G. H. Biskamp
Chicago
Young Mens’ Club
Benton Dicken
Ss. E. Siples
Brazil
Ind
W. C. Nelson
Muscatine
Moline
Reynolds
Sr. Ehler
Marguerite Kiskamp
Riverside
Geo. Williams
Julius Conger
J. A. Cunningham
Essie Allen
The
Heights
E. Siples
Saline City
A. Overholt
Carris
J. L. Downs
Brighton
Washington Buggy Company
Walters
Lula Dickenson
Knoxville
Max Marbourg
Karl Birney
Grandpa Birney
M. J. Henderson
Miss Ora
Ainsworth
Geo. Welch
Rocky Mountain
J. H. Stewart
W. W. Hastings
Joseph Marek
Mr. Hastings
Wellman
Anna Schroeder
Hastings
Marek
Mrs. Hastings
California
P. J. Hanley
Clifford Thorne
Warder Et al
Godwin
Preston
Warder
Ramsay
Ottumwa
J. Wilson
Jos. Pollard, Jr
Catherine Boller
Myers
Kalona
B. F. Allen
Lawrence Weike
Abigail Mealey
Cookies Turn to Stone Relic From Long Ago
In September 18 Elias Jackson and his wife Margaret left Indiana by wagon bidding farewell to their old home. Mrs Anna Stanley gave two cookies to each departing person including Mrs Jackson. The cookies were saved, now turned to stone and Minty, preserved by Albert to honor his mother who has passed away. Winfield Beacon.
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Elias Jackson
Margaret
Indiana
Albert
Winffeld Beacon
Magnetic Healing Treatment Promises Permanent Cures
An advertisement claims chronic diseases can be treated without drugs or pain with permanent results. It invites inquiries to Mrs Denton at Hotel Stevenson, phone 305, with free consultations daily from 10 to 12 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
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Denton
Stevenson
Reeves Makes Quick Trip to D. W. Griffith Farm
Charles Reeves left Washington at 10 a.m. and returned by 2 p.m. after driving twenty miles to the D. W. Griffith farm where he sold $1,200 worth of goods in four hours. Calves yearling calves sold for $100 each. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promises refunds if not satisfied after two thirds used. Stewart's Pharmacy, Herman.
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Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Charles Reeves
D. W. Griffith
Washington
Stewart's
Stewart's Pharmacy
Herman
Engineers Win Wage Increase Across Rock Island Line
Locomotive engineers on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific gain a total $250000 yearly raise along with schedule and classification concessions. The 10 percent rise will improve pay for fast-run engineers by 26 to 40 dollars monthly, affecting roughly 000 to 1000 men and taking effect next month pending joint talks.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Eider
Rock Island
General Board of Adjustment
Literary Guillotine satire in The Reader mocks Ward authors
Cozy Comers presents January installment of The Literature Guillotine with a satire on Mrs. Humphrey Ward and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward tried by the Literary Emergency Court for Confessions of a Wife. The issue notes upcoming targets Miss Marie Corelli and Hall Caine. It highlights Schopenhauer notes and a piece by Morgan Robertson on sailors as critics of sea fiction. Bjornstjerne Bjornson pictured as grand old man of Norwegian life and literature.
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Humphrey Ward
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Marie Corelli
Hall Caine
Schopenhauer
Morgan Robertson
Bjornsterne Jornson
Electric Bitters Health Claim Card
Describes Electric Bitters as keeping all main organs healthy and destroying disease germs. Claims regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve appetite. Promises cures for kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria followed by vigorous health and strength. Sold for 50 cents with guarantee by Stewart druggist.
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Stewart
Public Sale at Roberts Place January 17 1903
A public sale across from the Rock Island Stock Yards at Roberts Place begins at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 17 1903. It features Jersey cows including two-year-olds and yearlings, a Jersey bull, four horses with mares and a colt, farming implements, wagons, harnesses, a milk house and milk wagon, 6000 bushels of corn, 25 acres of corn stalks, lumber and more. Terms include 12 month credit on sums over 10 with note and approved security, cash under 10, 6 percent off for cash over 10, and 7 percent interest on notes if not paid when due.
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Rock Island
Roberts Place
Jersey
J. M. Johnson
S. Reeves
Tillman’s Live Wire Sparks Senate Debates on Law and Authority
Senator Tillman opened with a sharp critique of federal inaction amid looming crisis claiming authorities delayed action and warned citizens may enforce order themselves. He accused officials of neglecting duties and called for renewed power to protect the public while hinting at statehood discussion and broader legal reforms.
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Ile
Afl
Tillman
Inge
Ocray
Chey Wee
Congress
Philippines
Supreme Bench
Tilo
The Buck Saw Incident at the See Saw in Concord
A farmer and his hired man Esau Buck clash over a new bucksaw. The old buck attacks, the see saw is damaged, and Esau Buck is crippled as the buck saw, saw buck, and see saw all break. The old buck returns to eat cabbage in the garden. West Concord Minn Enterprise.
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Esau Buck
Kaan Buck
Esau
Ksau
Keau Buck
Buck
West
Concord
Minn
Enterprise
All A Mistake at the Graham Next Saturday Night
The funny farce All A Mistake will be performed at the Graham next Saturday evening. The listing notes seating options including Gallery Balcony Parquet with prices in cents.
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Graham
Cirele
If you buy it of Steck you know it is good
A concise endorsement notes that purchasing from Steck guarantees quality and reliability. The line emphasizes trust in Steck as a source for dependable goods. The message highlights assurance of value for buyers.
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Steck
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D. J. Norton, JR
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Towa
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Ating
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R. Beanblossom
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Dennison
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A. C. Ralston
West Chester
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Law Docket
Wealthy Moore
John Hunter
Citizens Savings Bank
Riverside Rolled Oats Company
Margaret J. Roberts
Stewart's Book Store
Washington, D. C
Iowa
J. I. Stewart
Live Wire
South Carolina Statesman
Aldrich
Miesor Tilman
Mellson
Simmons
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West Side
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Tyywwwady
Graham Theatre
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Golden State Limited
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Davenport
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