Drusilla and the Farmyard Beast Adventure
Drusilla recounts a farm visit with her mother and grandparents. A hayride ends with a fall by a stone wall and a cow with horns licking her face, sparking fears of injury and a hospital visit. Bobby jokes about the event, while the tale shifts to reflections on generosity and self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebpy Jones
Drusilla
Tarim
Bobby
Drusill
Drusila
Bobby Jones
Bob
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Peter
The
The Evening Chit Chat by Ruth Cameron
The columnist recalls a mutual acquaintance's character debating selfishness and generosity. A neighbor’s child receives lavish gifts, prompting a defense that the giver enjoys giving to Ruth. The discussion shifts as the critic implies a motive beyond selfishness but the narrator stops following the argument.
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Ruth Cameron
Ruth
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promotes Liver Health
An old advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets to enliven a sluggish liver and relieve constipation. It claims rapid effect, no griping, and comfort for stout persons, citing New Oldham, Witmberly, Texas resident Wholesome as a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham
Frenchman Prays Germans Will Be Soundly Thrashed
Theophile Winninger a W. C. F. & N. Foreman at Barclay Street expresses fervent hope that France will regain Alsace Lorraine and drive the Germans from the region. He recalls the 1871 war, the Marseillaise in Alsace, and Germanization efforts under Kaiser Wilhelm. He notes descendants preserving French language and tutors hidden in wealthy families.
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Alsace-Lorraine
France
Theophile Winningjer
Barclay Street
W. C.F. & . F Railway Company
Germany
Winninger
Mertzen
Algace
Belfort
Alsace
Ben
Queint
Ure
Kaiser Willelm
Old Love Rekindled Across Years and Distances
At 83, Stephen T. Gage in California and Mary Stevens at 81 in Ohio exchange a telegraphed birthday message. Their 1849 Ashtabula picnic sparked a lifelong memory that endured decades, culminating in a late life rekindled affection after Gage’s return to Ohio and a new July reunion ride. Separate legal notices follow in distant court records.
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San Francisco
Gal
Francose Vilson
Yesteryear
Warden Hoyle
Ohio
California
Stephen T. Gage
Mary Stevens
Ashtabula
Itheno
el Dorado
Gage
Crockers
Stanford
Colton
Huntierton
Nevada
Ashtalula
Mary EB. Stephens
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claim
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides restful sleep relief from hay fever and asthma. It describes a soothing coating that travels down a irritated throat to stop coughing and soothe summer colds, promising comfort and relief for sufferers.
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Foley
Board of Trade Directors Back Good Roads Effort
Board of Trade directors urged immediate improvements to the Hawkeye highway and discussed opening Barclay street across Illinois Central tracks. The plan aims to ease crossings between Fourth street and St. Francis hospital, aiding frequent local drivers.
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Board of Trade
Inncheon
Barclay Street
Illnois Central
Fourth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Hawkeye Highway
Road in poor shape near city linked to farmers
The road used by farmers entering the city is reported to be in bad condition about two to three miles from the city. The board arranged with Mrs. McFarlane of Des Moines to run the cafe in the Yule rooms, serving one noon meal daily for 35 cents. Mrs. McFarlane is described as a capable and experienced caterer.
Glads of salts cure for kidney troubles ad
An old ad promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleaner and backache remedy. It urges drinking lots of water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast, claims it cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents irritation. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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Sny Pharmacist
H. W. Taggart
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College of Commerce
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School For You
Carrie Anderson
Remington
Ruth Herfarth
Smith
Middle West
Mn Uy
Business College
Waterloo
Dalton and Burrougha
Wilson
Std
West
Tis
Amerion
Myr
Jkhind
Waterlo
Oulattier
Mike Pood
BANK
Echoa
F. C. Eightby
Pres
First
Nat'l Bank Waterloo
Fifth
Lafayette
Bane
W. C. Co
Anna Doorley
Central Savings Bank
Laws
Ibs
Lymes Fawalner
Robby Jones
Bossy Wuerveo
HI Box
Theophile Winninger, W
C. F
N. Foreman
Poincare
Ells
O. M. Glessner
Scnior
Anna
Stridge
W. T. Green
Hopkinton
XN. H
Kane
Hansen & Pletcher's
Princess Theatre
Constant
Distaice Court
Charles M. Young
Charles B. Henry
Elizabeth M. Young
Charles E. Henry
G. J. Thomas
George H. Holcombe
Beecham’s
Beta
Kar Co
West Fifth Breet
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