Jennie Wade Killed While Baking Bread for Soldiers
In reminiscences of Gettysburg Albertus McCreary recalls three citizen accidents during the battle with one fatality Jennie Wade struck by a stray bullet while baking bread for troops A monument has since been erected in her honor Mary King arrived from South English to visit Mrs E Strauss and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of
Gettysburg
McClure
Albertus McCreary
Jennie Wade
Mary King
Mrs. E. Strauss
Perry Davis’ Pain Killer Promoted for Cold Prevention
Advertisement extols Perry Davis’ Pain Killer to combat exposure to wet dampness and cold. Recommends a teaspoonful in warm water or milk to heat the body and prevent illness. Claims two million bottles sold yearly and notes 35 cent and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Government Will Help Improve Roads and Land Values
Logan Waller Page, head of the U S Department of Agriculture public roads office, urges state legislatures and county boards to study road type before bonding for construction. He warns against costly rock roads without proper testing and emphasizes lab analysis and expert guidance to select suitable grades and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Highway bonds boost Alabama county roads and growth
The article argues for county road bonds to fund sand clay upgrades in Pike County, Alabama, detailing a $143,000 issue that financed 118 miles of new roads, bond premiums, and rapid project progress. It promotes state oversight, public buy in, and the wider economic gains from improved highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Pike County
Alabama
W. L. Spoon
United States
Office of Public Roads
Kansas
Bradley County
Tennessee
Bureau of the Federal Census
W. Crossley
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
Electric Bitters Promote Health and Beauty Claims
Attractive women and the weak, sickly alike are urged to use Electric Bitters to cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood. The advertisement claims firmer nerves clear eyes pure breath and smooth skin and cites J B Lemmon as the seller offering bottles for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Lemmon's
Hammocks and sewing machine feature at Fair sale
The note lists remaining hammocks at The Fair and sewing machine options in O F Haight’s line. Also mentioned is a new ironing board showing in the city with agents to call. Miss Jennie Stephen returns to Keota after Normal in the city. Mrs. R L Patterson and daughters Vera and Ruth visit from Danville, with Rev U S Smith returning from Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Patterson
Vera
Ruth
Danville
Brighton
City
Effie Van Sickle Returns Home From Normal
Miss Effie Van Sickle returned to her home in West Chester last evening after attending Normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie van Sickle
West Chester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lemmon S
Page
Reader
Director Page
Kellogg
P. G. Holden
Iowa State College, and Associates
Holden
Iowa State College
Kellogg's
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake CO
Battle Creek
Mich
Gibson
Fox & Dewey
Sexton
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
O. F. Haight
Jennie Stephen
Keota
U. S.smith
Centerville
Hollister’s
Lemmon's
Dougherty Bros
the Royal
Washington
P. C. Stuart & McCreedy
Jaques
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!