Better Highways Iowa's Chief Need Abundant Road Materials
Des Moines reports state geologist George F. Kay urges major road construction. He emphasizes Iowa's rich supplies of gravel, sand, limestone and other materials for multiple road types and calls attention to volumes describing available resources. He notes oil prospecting interest near the Iowa line and discusses similarities with western Illinois fields while cautioning that drilling locations must follow solid geological understanding.
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Danderine Promises Complete Dandruff Removal
An old advertisement claims dandruff vanishes after one or two applications of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle at any drug store and asserts that after a few uses no dandruff or falling hair remains and the scalp will not itch.
Could Have Been Shown Before Operations Begun
A fragment notes that prior indications suggested the attempt was doomed to failure before operations began, implying early recognition of likely defeat.
City of Oelwein Held Liable for Damages
In West Union on Nov 10 a Fayette county jury returned a verdict for John Aubrey against the city of Oelwein for 10,000 in damages. The suit claimed a leg and ankle injury from a fall caused by streets left in poor condition. Attorneys may seek reduction or appeal to the supreme court.
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Sloan's Liniment Relief for Neuralgia and Pains
Quick relief advertised for neuralgia sciatica and rheumatic pains through external application. Claims numbness relief and nerve muscle toning with easy penetration unlike plasters. Promotes use for strains sprains bruises and bruised spots with family friendly pricing 50c and 1.00 bottles.
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Rmissy
Sloan
FINDLEY DIES IN TRAER AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Traer November 10 J T Findley longtime Tuma county store 1867 resident died at his home after a prolonged illness Born in Pensylvania in 1826 he came west in 1857 first to Minnesota Served in the Civil War 1862 65 in Eighty third Illinois Infantry and saw action His wife predeceased him and two children died in infancy Five children survive Alpheus L Rolfe Thomas Boone Mrs Abbie Hotzel Tracy Mrs Fatima Raper Hamp ton Emory Tracer KEP MARRIAGE SECRET Albert Wulf announces marriage to Miss Hffle Otterman of Carroll township in Rock
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Boone
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Emory
Tracer
Island Farm Quietly Passes to Heir After Death
Island, YL, Sept. 27 reports the BUN housekeeping on the farm owned by his late father, located south of town. His mother Will wove to Traor.
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Island
Traor
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid, offering a safer substitute for calomel. It claims quick relief from constipation, improved energy, and no teeth damage, urging readers to buy 2 boxes for 25 cents and visit druggists.
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Edwards
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Claim Safe Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative that cleans out the stomach liver and bowels. It urges mothers to buy a genuine 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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