Louise and the Doll Helpers Learn Clean Room Duty
Louise hesitates then cleans her playroom to go coasting but dreams of two doll sisters who treat her as a careless child. The vision shows Louise the discomfort of neglected toys and she vows never to leave her room untidy again, promising kindness to her dolls and Teddy Bear.
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Lauise
Louise
Jane
Clara
Bella
Emily
Doll
Emily Doll
Bella Doll
Teddy Bear
Belladoll
The
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York
Bn Tae
Blood Health Remedy Promises Skin Revival
A potion called SSS is claimed to stimulate skin cells through blood tissue activity. The advertisement asserts rapid drying of skin eruptions and a healthier layer of tissue, citing demonstrations over years in numerous cases. It promotes purchasing at drug stores and mentions Swift & Company of Atlanta as producer.
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Swift Spe
Ife Co
Swift Bug
Atlanta
Trade reports show encouraging business conditions
New York Aug 2 Dan's Review reports encourage trade conditions and rising confidence with preparations for fall and winter trade. Markets remain quiet but mid-summer recession shorter than usual. optimism remains despite corn damage. Spring wheat recovering with strong southwest harvesting. Rail strike risk appears reduced though dividend cuts worry some. Railway warnings exceed last year totals. US failures fall from prior weeks. Advertising line final.
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New York
Dan
United States
Canada
Drouth, Deaths and Local News Highlight Buchanan Co
The Independence section reports Mrs H. Thomas buried in Oakwood after transport from Waterloo, a butcher M. Assmus loses an eye, sewer contracts awarded to Black Hawk Construction, and a 30 piece Band led by E W Raymond. Drouth worsens crops with corn and pastures hit. Illinois Day planned Aug 28 with local Illinois society. Various notes from Waterloo visits and summer travel. fashion hints foresee English suit style with gray brown tones and new patch pockets.
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Independence
H. Thomas
Waterloo
R. G. Swan
Seventh Street
Oakwood Cemetery
M. Assmus
Waterloo Company
Black Hawk Construction Company
E. W. Raymond
Drouth
Buchanan County
Ilinois
Fall Styles Are Freakish and Muscular Looks Rise
A local clothing merchant told a reporter that fall fashions will push a more muscular silhouette for young men. Garments will feature exceptionally broad shoulders and heavy padding to emphasize muscular development.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims Universal Satisfaction
West and East notes Wm Lee of Paskenta California praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his children while E C Rhodes of Middleton Georgia reports relief from a racking cough. The advertisement urges using Foley's product only and avoiding substitutes with druggist availability.
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Lee
Paskenta
Calif
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Barnum and Bailey to Visit This City
Final arrangements are complete for the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth to perform in this city on Thursday August 21 with two shows. The troupe, famed for 400 artists and 650 horses, opens this season in Madison Square Garden and features a new $3,500,000 equipment upgrade, Cleopatra on the big stage, a 1,250 cast, 350 dancers, 300 voices, 100 soloists, 650 horses, five elephant herds, and a globe of spectacular effects. The circus, over fifty years old, traces its roots to P. T. Barnum and James A. Bailey who expanded it into a world moving event. The line trains stretch over one mile and are managed in five sections as the spectacle opens a new era in circus ideas.
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Madison Square Garden
New York City
Europe
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
James A. Bailey
Bailey
Asia
America
Waterloo girls in auto mishap near Reinbeck
Miss Dora Sickman suffered a broken rib and a badly cut knee when a car driven by Miss Ella Sickman overturned once and a half near Reinbeck Iowa. Both girls were en route from Albion to Marshalltown area after visiting. Ella escaped with a bruised finger. a Reinbeck physician attended them at the Schildroth home.
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Reinbeck
Dora
Ella Sickman
Waterloo
Albion
Marshalltown
Dunn Hill
Ella
George Schildroth
Wakefield’s Blackberry Balsam Diarrhoea Remedy Claims
An old advertisement touts Wakefield’s Blackberry Balsam as a trusted diarrhoea cure used in millions of cases over 66 years. It argues the mix does not rely on dangerous drugs, does not cause constipation, and is safe for all ages, with a pleasant taste.
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Chamberlain
Lindsay Scott
Temple
Ind
I. Wakefield
Wakefield
Travelers Reach Town and Return by Train at Noon
They were able later to come to town and proceed to their home on the train, arriving at Waterloo shortly after the noon hour.
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Waterloo
Brick Plant Fire wipes out Gethmann works near Heinbeck
Fire destroyed the Gethmann Brick Company plant near Heinbeck including kilns shed and engine house with only a small office and horse barn spared. Loss estimated six thousand dollars with about five thousand dollars of insurance on buildings and machinery. Fire discovered about 5 PM. crews could not halt the blaze. Plant expected to be rebuilt soon.
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Gethmann Brick Company
Heinbeck
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Buchanan CO
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Gus Wolters
Ed Joslin
J. Christie
Gedney Hotel
Philadelphia
C. E. Purdy
Catherine
Mr. Purdy
Corn Bell Telephone Company
Miss Purdy
Josie Till
Evelyn Sherman
Richard Keane
Mabel Sullivan
W. E. Craney
Barnum & Bailey
Waterloo Girls
Dora Sickman
Barcley
Reingege Brick Factory
Aunt Mary
MES. S. E. Johnson
Hine
Bridge St
Watertoo
Black Hawk Building
Stanley College
Stanley Hall Story
Gro
Pineresetn Calenna
Stanley Hall
Northwest
C. A. Evers
Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis
Mian
Northwestern Conservatory
Peretieg
Iano
Conservatory
O. A. Evers
Nicollet Avenue
Minnesota
the Nauman Co
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