First class upholstering offered by Frank Wesson at James Cowger shop
Frank Wesson advertises upholstery and repair work with a sample line and home visits. The shop is in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. Also notes Iowa Central Railway homeseeker excursions listed for select months in 1903 at one fare plus $2.00 round trip, 21 day validity, with contact through railway agents and A. B. Cotts in Minneapolis. Hugh Teeter buys second hand goods at location indicated. Regular Tuesday homeseeker ticket sales to Minnesota and North Dakota territory printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wesson
James Cowger
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa
Iowa Central Railroad
Minnesota
North Dakota
Rock Island seeks Mexican line to boost mileage
It is understood the Rock Island railroad aims to acquire the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Vacitlc road in old Mexico to secure a through system. If successful, Rock Island mileage would reach 8 327. Farmers urged to buy drain tile now before spring shortages. National convention called Davenport Iowa Nov 25 W R Benkett called for United Christian party meeting in Rock Island May 1903.
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Topeka
Kans
Navy
Rock Island
Rio Grande, Sierra Madre
Old Mexico
Mexico
Davenport
Iowa
W. R. Benkett
United Christian Party
Garfield Coal For Furnaces Sold By Local Firm
Garfield Coal proves ideal for furnace use and is offered by John Shields and Son. Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors advertise Dave Keltner as proprietor. Good work noted in brief, local promotional item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
John Shields & Son
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Local social notes from Keota and surrounding towns
Local brief from Keota area reports visits to Keota for the Singmaster horse sale and farm events. Movements include residents traveling to Wapello, Ottumwa, Chicago, Duluth, and nearby towns for business, family visits, and social obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Neiswanger
Lem Cherry
W. A. Birney
John G. Stewart
Keota
Black Diamonds Coal Arrives at John Shields & Son
First car of hard coal arrives for delivery by John Shields & Son. High grade Scranton coal at 10 dollars a ton delivered. Orders filled in order as received. Customers praise quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields & Son
Scranton
Doan's Kidney Pills Public Endorsements Spread Faith
Testimonial notices from Washington and Monmouth readers claim rapid back pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. R S Young urges readers to try the remedy from Columbia Pharmacy, noting family usage in Illinois and long-time Foster Milburn Co. as US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dean’s
Washington
Doan
Monmouth
Lll
Ill
Dean
Columbia
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
Burroughs Charley Lindsey Burroughs Dies in Paris
Charles Lindsey Burroughs born December 10, 1876 in this city died November 24 in Paris France of typhoid fever. He graduated from local high school in 1891 and the academy, then studied law at Chicago University and Penn. An athlete and violinist, he traveled with the all American Olympic team and planned a university chair career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindsey Burroughs
Paris
France
Chicago University
South Side Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Harper
Chicago
Charley
Burroughs
England
Europe
M. T. Anderson
Iyoe
Death of a student during Paria expedition shocks town
The obituary outlines the death of a young man named Chas Burroughs while in Paria with Charley. Lauvel Harper sent the news cablegrams and Burroughs is survived by brother David and sister Mrs. M. T. Anderson in this city, plus sister Mrs. Harry Letts in Chicago. Burroughs' body may be brought home for burial within ten to twelve days, with a short service requested at the University Chapel.
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Lauvel Harper
Harper
Charley
Paria
Burroughs
David
M. T. Anderson
Slater
Harry Letts
Chicago
Thi
Chas, Burroughs
Express
New York
Corn shredder safety urged by Vincennes physician
Dr Maurice G Moore a leading Vincennes physician backs a law requiring safety devices on corn shredders He argues the machines are deadly and have caused many injuries and deaths while noting he cannot campaign but believes the measure would protect farmers and has medical support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Maurice G. Moore
Moore
Sam
Electric Hitters Cure Rheumatism in Headley of Indiana
A. T. Headley, a healthy Tilden blacksmith, endured ten years of Rheumatism until Electric Hitters cured him with two bottles. He reports no pain for over a year as the remedies purify the blood, regulate the kidneys and relieve Neuralgia. Available at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Headley
Tilden
Ind
Stewart's Drug Store
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Victors
J. Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty Bros
West Side Clothiers
Hugh Teeter
C.r.j.&p
John Shields & Sons
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Laws
East Main ST
Leos
D. J. Norton, JR
North Side of Square
Wastiingoton
Towa
Nicola & Campbell
iPull
Stewarts
Washington, Ia
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Miller
Keota Aday
Ferreol Jardon
Kea
Tom Chilcote
Wapello
Jeff Gillett
Missouri
Dot Keister
Mr. Jackson
Geo. Gillett
Chas. Rupp
Chris Horning
Singmaster Farm
Eva Livingston
RK. L
Duluth
William McMillan
MacGugin
Webster
Reeves
Hollowpeter
Muscatine
Asa Reid
H. H. Hagan
Fairfield
Sadie Allott
Ottumwa
Byrde Craven-Koehler
St. Louis
el Paso
Rupp
Burlington
Sidney
Kalona
Scott Smith
Brighton
Ed Donovan
Roland Williams
Bethel
Haskins School House
Frank Marvel
Charles Reeves
Maud
Singmaster Ranch
Mather
Valley Junction
Mrs. Mather
Mississippi
Castle Craney Crow
Donovan
Roman Eagles
Oliver Horn
Van
Atough — Diron McCutchen Parker Wilson Gibbons White
Lewis Weoater
del H. Duncan
the Reynolds Studio
Humphrey
McGugin
A. Mason
Mr. Mason
Chas, Lindsey Burroughs
Charley Burroughs
Tland
H. F. Steck’s
Work & Meek
West Side Square
Asects
Siam
California
Oregon
the Savings Bank
F. F. Parrish
Kaye & Lytle
Telephone
Ntrm Nat’ Bank
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