Farm Auction Near Washington on Ainsworth Road
I will sell at my farm 4 miles east of Washington on Ainsworth road on Wednesday January 24 starting at 10 30 a m The sale includes 6 head of horses 15 head cattle 375 head sheep 15 Poland China brood sows 5 dozen chickens and farm machinery All items described as sound and in good condition Terms include 112 months time with notes drawn at 6 percent interest listed by H Welsh as owner of sale address details provided as part of the notice
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Washington
Ainsworth Road
Poland
China
Chatham
H. Welsh
Elston and Rogers Eagh Get 10 Years
Charlie Elston was sentenced to ten years in the Ft Madison penitentiary for forgery. John Rogers received ten years for burglary at Ft Madison, while Joseph Rogers got three months in the county jail. The judge may seek parole reductions to one or two years, with appeals filed to the Supreme Court.
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Charlie Elston
Preston
Ft. Madison
John Rogers
Joseph Rogers
State Board of Parole
P. J. Hanley
Supreme Court
C. A. Dewey
Hanley
McCarty
Elston
Rogers
Secret of Woman's Beauty Promoted by Lydia E Pinkham
An urging feature claims female beauty depends on self care and avoiding ailments. It touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for aches pains dizziness irregularities and "the blues" and notes druggists report high sales of the remedy for female ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Foley Kidney Pills credited with curing bed wetting
Charles Durham of Lovington reports his son was cured of bed wetting after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the child remained dry after two thirds of a bottle over about six weeks and that the problem has not recurred. For sale by all druggists.
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Charles Durham
Lovington
Foley
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthy Scalp and Color Restorati
Ten mon's Pharmacy advertises Merital Hair Tonic claiming to keep the scalp healthy prevent hair loss restore natural color and leave hair soft and fluffy with regular use.
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Tenmon
Sidewalk Sketches Tammany Hall
A critical portrait of Tammany Hall describing its alleged branches in Albany New York and its practice of ballot manipulation. It portrays Tammany as a secret organization focused on gaining power through votes and property, while suggesting reform efforts by vigilant citizens.
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Tammany Hall
Tammany
New York
Albany
Tamuany
New York City
Friends of Reform
General Assembly
Kate Shelley dies at Moingona home heroine of bridge
Moingona Iowa January 22 Miss Kate Shelley long known as the woman who saved a Northwestern express train from wrecking died yesterday after a long illness of Brights disease. Funeral arrangements have not been made. She performed the brave act on the night of July 6 1881 risking her life to warn the train.
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Moingona
Kate Shelley
Moingona Bridge
Bright
Miss Shelley
Northwestern
First United Presbyterian Men to Meet Tonight
A meeting of the men of the First United Presbyterian church is held in the Sabbath school room this evening to discuss plots for work to be undertaken. All men of the church and congregation are urged to attend. Rev. W. C. Fisher pastor and I. D. Robinson president Men's League direct the notice.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Men of Washington churches plan federation of Christian men
The Washington church men plan to organize along J. M. Flanagan lines with committees for missions evangelism Bible study boys work and social service. First United Presbyterian to meet this evening and Presbyterian men to host a Friday supper for committee selection. Other denominations undecided. a central federation meeting is set for next Monday in the Methodist church.
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Washington
J. M. Flanagan
Second United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Baptist
Reformed Presbyterian
A. M. BE
Omaha
funny paper faces for young artists
Easy method to draw grotesque pictures by crumpling paper and tracing shadows. Move the candle or reshape the paper to create different characters. Readers supply eyes hats and ears to complete each outline.
Funeral of Mrs Van Winkle in town and at cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Perry Van Winkle was held at 10 oclock this morning at the East Second Street residence, led by Rev A B Smith. Pallbearers included W C Mayhew, Joseph Dawson, Jake Lem Jey, Will Townsley, Fred Stewart, Ralph Stewart. The procession traveled to Ainsworth where Rev J A Glendenning conducted a short service at the cemetery.
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Perry van Winkle
East Second Street
A. 8. Smith
W. C. Mayhew
Joseph Dawson
Jake Lem Jey
Will Townsley
Fred Stewart
Ralph Stewart
Ainsworth
J. A. Glendenning
Bradley Jewelry Store Offers 25 Percent Discount
A store announces a 25 percent reduction on all goods to reduce stock before inventory. Excluded items include Big Ben alarm clocks and postcards at 893 Bradley Jewelry Store.
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Big Ben
Bradley Jewelry Store
Emergency kidney health ad for Foley Kidney Pills
Do not let kidney and bladder trouble grow. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick results and stop irregularities with surprising promptness. For sale by all druggists.
Young Boys Should Learn All These Manners and Duties
A multi item admonition lists virtues for boys including running, swimming, carving, neatness, punctuality, helpfulness, respect for teachers and women, chores, reading aloud, sewing buttons, sharing with smaller girls, polite speech, proper dress, leaving hats off in homes, avoiding teasing, grooming, kindness to sisters, quiet door closing, pride in mothers and sisters, honesty about actions, hygiene, and restraint from smoking or drinking, urged by Somerville Journal.
Novel Clock and Savings Bank Patent From Chicago
A Chicago inventor patents a combined clock and savings bank. The device requires a coin deposit to wind the clock, tying savings to daily winding. The coin amount and daily winding enforce deposits, then the clock reset prevents re winding without another deposit.
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Savings Bank
Pastime of One Syllable
A party game is described where players sit in a circle alternating ladies and gentlemen. A lady asks a one syllable word question to the right neighbor and the answer must be a single syllable. for each extra syllable a forfeit is charged. The dialogue shows sample questions and one two syllable word forfeit. The game continues while interest lasts.
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Mary
Edward
Harold Questions Soldiers Marching Band
A child named Harold observes a parade of soldiers headed by a band and asks his mother about the purpose of soldiers who do not make music. The vignette hints at confusion over the role of marching troops and the music accompanying them.
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Harold
What's the Use Sunday School Lesson Sparks Kindness
A Sunday school teacher uses a parable about daily chores to urge kindness. Johnny Subules shares a humorous line about chickens chasing limits, prompting reflection on practical faith in everyday life.
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Johnny Subules
Mere Mediocrity in a Courtroom Exchange
An unnamed judge rebukes a man claiming sacred fire and greatness. The exchange centers on identity and self doubt as the man asserts ordinary humanity while the judge counters with past deeds and steadfast marriage over eleven years.
The Lodger’s Suitor Prompts Wary Romance
Ella notes the attentive lodger while Bella confesses engagement and doubt. Bella reveals the man owes her mother six months rent, raising questions about true affection versus financial motive.
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Ella
Bella
Beware, Son of Those Methods Ends in Tight Places
A terse warning echoes a father’s counsel about risky methods. The dialogue hints that dangerous schemes lead to confinement or peril, emphasizing caution in choosing paths that seem clever yet trap the unwary. The exchange foregrounds prudence and consequence.
Department stores plan bargain sales on election day
A political scuffle unfolds with a party dismissing fears of women voters while revealing a pact with large retailers to hold bargain sales on the election day, signaling strategic campaigning over civic participation.
Sexton and Curate Question Sparks Vivid Exchange
A brief dialogue from Everybody's Weekly recounts Sexton questioning if the new curate broke. The parson answers with a few cursory remarks, prompting Sexton to exclaim shock at the situation.
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Sexton
Everybody's Weekly
Editor questions circulation gains from Sears subscription
A sharp exchange quotes the editor claiming a Sears subscription boost while the Vox Populi counters with boasting about four barrels of samples as part of the promotion.
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Vox Populi
Sears
Most Popular Poison Debate Cites Cyanide Slur
In a sharp exchange the editor objects to using suicided and defends cyanided as the current phrase. The discussion highlights evolving language around death by poison and reflects era attitudes toward sensitive topics.
Jill of AN Trades Poem and Pudding Venture
A playful note highlights She Maud as versatile, able to write poetry and make pudding. The writer jokes that her puddings should outperform her poems, offering light humor about her creative talents.
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Jill
Maud
Speaker's Speech Sparks Lively Pause Amid Crowd
A man noted for his remarks said the speaker rose to deliver a speech and the crowd paused to listen. Another observer claimed to know the speaker's wife and suggested she authored the message.
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Saale
Smell Dispute Over Used Car in Harm er's Weekly
In Harm er's Weekly a buyer accuses a seller of guaranteeing a car was odorless, claiming it now smells of benzine. The agent contends the scent comes from gasoline, not the vehicle itself.
Cures in Every Case Promoted by Motel Manager
Mr Jas McCaffery manager of the Schlitz Motel in Omaha Nebraska promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claiming it cures in every case. He says he has used it himself and recommended it to many others who report great cures for diseases of the lungs and coughs.
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Jas. McCaffery
Mgr
Schlitz
Omaha
Nebrs
Foley
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West Chester
Sexew
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Laguna Dam
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H. BE. Matthes Et al
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Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
Nate Shelley
W. C. Fisher
I. D. Robinson
President Men's League
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Ao Ae Ees
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