Letter from Mrs Alt McCall details Matamoros trip
Mrs R T McCall writing from St Paul Texas describes a January 1912 journey with her son Robert and party to Brownsville and Matamoros. She recounts hotel stay in Brownsville, the dilapidated Matamoros, sights including Cathedral cemetery bull arena and local markets, notes on drawn Mexican crafts and duties, and returns home praising their own town.
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R. T. McCall
St. Paul
Texas
Robert
John McCall
McCall
Tex
J. A. McCall
Brownsville
Matamoros
Maxwell
Genetleman
Miller
Matamoras
Ungallant Man Sheds Light on Suffrage Debate
A Washington Star item cites Charles Durham of Lovington Illinois arguing that women's suffrage would not bring real change. The excerpt also features a bed wetting cure testimonial praising Foley Kidney Pills and a druggist sale note.
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Washington Star
Charles Durham
Lovington
Foley
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthy Scalp and Restored Color
Lem mon's Pharmacy promotes Merital Hair Tonic claiming it keeps the scalp healthy prevents hair loss restores natural color and leaves hair soft and fluffy with regular use.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Conditions Brighter for Married Men in Bowling Match
Capt. T. L. Brookhart's Invincibles were defeated as the Married Men won three straight games in a bowling contest last evening. The score details follow in the report.
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T. L. Brookhart
Brookhart
Tucker Ee
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Sold With Money Back Guarantee
Local ad promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets from Sherman Bros at the corner of Square and 8th in Washington Iowa. It promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied after trying the 15 day 25 cent package and notes larger 50 cent and 1.00 sizes for longer treatment. The copy claims the product aids digestion and invites all indigestion sufferers to visit the Rexall Store.
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Matamoros
Brownsville
Rexall
Sherman Bros
W. Cor. Square
Washington, Iowa
Samuel Frey Dies at Keota Toquay
Samuel Frey died suddenly at his Keota home shortly before 8 this morning after receiving a telephone notice. He was nearly eighty, born April 12, 1832 in Pennsylvania, and lived in Keota since 1875. He was a Baptist deacon and Civil War veteran of the 173rd Pennsylvania infantry. Survived by wife Permelia, two sons EB S Frey and A L Frey, and daughter Mrs Charles R Burns. Funeral arrangements likely for Friday.
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BE. S. Frey
Samuel Frey
Frey
Keotz
Baptist Church
EB. S. Frey
A.L. Frey
Keota
Charles R. Burns
Eldon
173Rd
Pennsylvania Infantry
Zemo Eczema Cure Promises Rapid Relief for All
Advertisement claims Zemo and Zemo Soap provide quick relief and cures for eczema and skin eruptions across all ages. It cites three reasons: scientific preparations, proven cures, and penetration to the germ life, with endorsement by McElhinney Drug Co in Washington.
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Zemo
America
Washington
McElhinney Drug Co
Merital Pile Remedy Endorsed by Lemmon's Pharmacy
A local advertisement claims Merital Pile Remedy quickly cures both acute and chronic piles with positive permanent relief when other treatments fail. Endorsement appears from Lemmon's Pharmacy urging sufferers to try the product.
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Lemmon
Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An old fashioned hair dye claim promotes Wyeth Sage and Sulphur for darkening gray hair and stimulating growth. The ad asserts dandruff removal and no hair loss, with a 50 cent bottle price and druggist endorsement by McElhinney Drug Co.
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Wyeth
Dent
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Mutual
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Moras—Eves Trov
R. T., McCall
Hoté
E. Jefferson St
J. N. Sands
D. H. McLaughlin
Sary
H. H. Welch
Jersey
J. T. Malin
N. R. Coffman
West Chester
I. K. Beal
Journal
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Houston
W. F. Brinton
Ann Arbor
R. R
R. R. H. Finder
Journal Office
Milwaukee
Bowman Bros
Lincoln Memorial
Potomac Park
Mary Henderson
Congress
F. W. Murphy
W. B. Olmstead
Mall
Valentines
Valentines Valentines
Ic Up
Nicola
Harmon
Keqta Toqay
B.S. Frey
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Myers
Charles A. Dewey
Washington County Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Abstract Department
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M. Beeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Craft
Casey Bros
E. J. Perry
Centia
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J. Glyde Wallace
J. Clyde Wallace
D. C
Windsor
P. J. Hanley
Crail
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
A. White
Saint L.* Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Palmer School
DFP
Macon
Austin Suthexlas
Chas. Brown
Harry H. Ross
Chichester S Pills
Chichester
Bright
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