Minister Fights to Kidnap Child in Davenport
Davenport Iowa November 13 A kindergarten teacher Misa Helen Thompson fought off Rev George E Silloway a Methodist minister and his father Charles P Gilloway in front of Pierce school to prevent the kidnaping of five year old Charles Thompson son of George Silloway and nephew of Miss Thompson The boy remained in the mother Mrs Margaret Silloway custody after the elder Gilloway fled toward McClellan heights Police held the minister for hours but released him after prosecutors said charges were assault and disturbing the peace The case stems from a divorce suit in Minneapolis four years ago now dismissed as Mrs Silloway plans to reopen in Davenport She also filed for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and obtained a temporary injunction against Rev Silloway It is claimed the couple married August 31 1911 at Morrison Minnesota and have not lived together since 1918 The children have resided with Mrs Silloway since the separation
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Davenport
Misa Helen Thompson
Pierce School
East Davenport
George E. Silloway
Charles P. Gilloway
Anneapolis
Charles Thompson
George Silloway
Miss Thompson
Pierce
Margaret Silloway
Fayatte L. Thompson
St. John’s Methodist Church
McClellan
Heights
Glenwood Averne
East River Drive
Glenwood Avenue
McClellan Heights
Minneapolis
Silloway
George EB. Silloway
Theophilus
Rev. Silloway
Morrison, Minn
When You Get Up With A Bad Taste In Mouth
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for a dull tired feeling and constipation. It claims the tablets produce an agreeable bowel movement and cleanse and invigorate the stomach to improve digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Bowne
Parisian Sage promises to cure dandruff and regrow hair
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a quick inexpensive remedy for dandruff and itching, claiming it kills the germ causing dandruff and stimulates new hair growth. It guarantees results or refunds the cost, describes the product as an antiseptic non greasy liquid, and urges nightly use to prevent baldness and promote thick hair.
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Yrou
Silloways Featured In Local Church History Note
Fragment discusses the Silloways, noting Reverend Mr Silloways was ordained but currently lacks an appointment. The piece centers on local church history and personnel.
Death of Tama county settler T F Clark
The Sunday death of T F Clark marks the passing of the last of Tama county's first pioneer group from east of the Mississippi. Born in 1831 in Ohio, he arrived in 1854, traveled by rail to Davenport, then west to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. He married Lucia Teller in Ohio in 1868 and helped establish Clark's park before farming 50 years.
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Traer
T. F. Clark
Mississippi
Tama County
Mr. Clark
Huron County
Ohio
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Clark
North Tamua
Old Time Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
A vintage home remedy claims Pinex and sugar syrup create a potent cough syrup. It asserts rapid relief within a day for ordinary coughs and lists alternatives like molasses or honey. The ad touts Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract and urges readers to ask their druggist for 24 ounces.
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Pinex Co
Wayne
Great Wonder I Am the Duroc Jersey is Dead
Algona Iowa Nov 13 Great Wonder I Am famed Duroc Jersey owned by James Vipond and Sova is dead at age 4 12 weighing 1100 pounds. Viponds say a son of Great Wonder I Am will lead their herd. Hog bought from J D Waltermeyer Melbourne Iowa as a year old for 725. Owners refused offers of 50000. Advertising is always new.
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Algona
Duroc Jersey
James Vipond
Sova
J. D. Waltermeyer
Melbourne
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Rushed ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast acting relief for head congestion sore throat and flu symptoms. Claims first dose opens blocked nostrils and air passages, tastes pleasant, contains no quinine and requires doses every two hours for rapid improvement at low cost.
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Pape
Grippe
Oldest Michigan blacksmith promotes internal piles cure
In Homer, the town’s famed oldest blacksmith touts an internal method for treating piles. The message promises a free trial with no money needed and claims quick relief regardless of age or occupation, urging immediate mail-in action today.
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Michigan
Homer
le Lyon
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G. EB. Silloway
Silloways
T.F. Clark
Bere
Marlix
Marlix Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Marlix Blean
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
W. Fourth Sc
Dr. Bell
Mark
Fitzgerald
West Bros
Dr. Edwards
Hayes
Healing Honey
Pilzgeral
Feela
Jacob Lynn
Mich
E.R. Page
Marshall
Ridge
Piensa
Grocers
The
Peerless Baking Co
Iowa
Chalmers
Detroit
Harry Padden Auto Co
Sixth and
Franklin Streets
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