Drowned in Lake Near Cedar Falls
Clarence Philpot aged 35 drowned Saturday evening in Fisher's lake two miles from Cedar Falls Iowa. He attempted to swim across with a companion's small boy on his back and was likely seized by cramps though an expert swimmer. The child was rescued. Philpot lived with his widowed mother Mrs John Philpot and managed the family farm. his father had died the previous year leaving brothers Fred and Harry.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Clarence Philpot
Fisher's Lake
John Philpot
Fred
Harry
Woman Overcomes Long Ills With Electric Bitters
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine credits Electric Bitters with turning her 70s into a time of renewed vitality after two decades of dyspepsia. She says doctors gave up until the remedy restored appetite sleep and strength. 50 cents at J E Lemmon's.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
J. E. Lemmon’s
Thieves Steal Circus Show Paper in Iowa City Heist
Unknown thieves broke into the Coldren theatre and stole 200 to 300 dollars worth of Barnum and Bailey show paper. A circus representative traced the paper to Minneapolis, shipped there by mistake, with rival crews suspected but no arrests made.
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Iowa City
Coldren
Barnum & Bailey
Minneapolis
Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea
The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhoea is due to lack of proper treatment at early stages. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is reliable and effective when given in reasonable time and has long been used with success. For sale by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Cushman and Washington Remembered in Sioux City News
The late Congressman Cushman cherished Washington as a namesake from his birth in Washington County Iowa to his move to Washington state. His body is now en route to Washington for burial.
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Sioux City
Washington
Cushman
Washington County
Iowa
Commonwealth
ZEMO Claims Cure for Eczema in Cleansing Liquid
The McElhinney Drug Co announces ZEMO a clean liquid that stops itching instantly and cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. They call it the most successful remedy they have sold and offer samples plus photos of cures.
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Zemo
McElhinney Drug Co
The Fair Ad Offers paraffin and Soap Deals
Local ad promotes paraffin at 1Q cts per pound and discounted Toilet Soap from The Fair. Notable price mentions include 26 to 36 for toilet soap and a general message that customers have paid more elsewhere.
Bees Tie Up a Steam Train at Twin Falls Water Tank
A huge bee swarm settled in the water tank spout on the Harriman system at Twin Falls Idaho delaying a freight train. Local bee expert H A Swab and bystanders attempted to clear the pipe with a hose and a keg captured the queen with two boys helping. Swab bought the swarm for $1 25 to fund a candy and lemonade stand as the incident ends with a humorous credit to the bees for the line delay.
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Spokane
Wash
Harriman
Twin Falls
Idaho
National Congress
James J. Hill
H. A. Swab
Swab
Sullivan
Worthy
Tre Brigade
Taft to Open Spokane Interstate Fair in September
President Taft was chosen by Pacific Northwest traveling salesmen to open the Spokane Interstate fair during the week of September 20. Congressman Miles Poindexter and W. P. Edris announced the plan, with a citizen committee and Spokane chamber of commerce backing the visit.
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Spokane
Wash
Taft
Pacific Northwest
Miles Poindexter
W. P. Edris
David T. Ham
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Club
Hyomei Fight Catarrh with Australian Pine Eucalyptus Gases
Hyomei claims to kill catarrh germs by inhaling antiseptic eucalyptus and pine compounds. An outfit with inhaler sells for $1, with refills 50 cents, guaranteed to cure or money back. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
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Australia
Washington
Lemmon
Taft Expected at Spokane Irrigation Congress Visit
President Taft was expected to attend the seventeenth session of the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane from August 9 to 14. He will not start his western trip until September 15, so the earlier visit is out of the question. More northwest residents are anticipated to gather in Spokane during his stay than for Roosevelt's visit.
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Pire
Taft
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Northwest
Roosevelt
Invitation to Women by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co
The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn Massachusetts invites women to visit their laboratory to see how they handle the large volume of letters from women. They state no letter or testimonial is published without the writer’s written consent and they have never sold letters. Thousands of American women write for free advice each year.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fair catalog lists knives and rust jars for sale
A fragment from a fair catalog notes items such as paring knives and rust jars offered for sale. The text is sparse and includes a numeric range 26 35.
Homemade Icecream Guidance From A Daring Manufacturer
A New York Press piece quotes a cream maker advising to freeze homemade ice cream at least a day before use. He stresses churning hard, packing in salted ice, and storing up to two weeks to reduce gritty ice particles and improve texture.
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New York Press
A Night Rider’s Raid Ends with Dr Kings Pills
A historic advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy that “never distress” the user and claims to cleanse the system. It contrasts the pills with calomel croton oil or aloes pills, selling them for 25 cents at J BB Lemmon’s.
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Dr. King
Lemmon’s
Wilson Bros Town Made Shirt Sale At 79 Cents Four Days
A fragment promotes Wilson Bros Town Made Shirt at 79 cents during a four day sale from Sol Rich & Co. The note mentions prices and a brief slogan about love at first sight with unrelated commentary and a quoted illustracion.
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Wilson Bros
SOL Rich & CO
Quick home remedy sale notice for Perry Davin Painkiller
Act Quickly if you have a sudden chill or cramps. Take a teaspoonful of Perry Davin Painkiller in half a glass of hot water or milk. Be prepared with this tried remedy on hand for immediate use. New size battles 35c, also in 50 size.
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Perry Davin
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