Syrup of Figs Advertises a Gentle Laxative for Children
An old promotional piece urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to relieve constipation in children. It claims a coated tongue signals stomach and bowel disturbance and touts the product as safe, tasty, and effective without griping. It highlights figs, senna, and aromatics as the ingredients and directs readers to ask their druggist for the California Fig Syrup Co. version.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Prof Beckman Addresses Rural Opportunities in Dunkerton
Prof. W Beckman of Ames spoke to a crowd of over two hundred in Dunkerton on rural opportunity and farm unity. He urged church leadership to guide economic and political development and suggested an inter-church council to improve roads, schools, and farmer cooperation for social change. Next Sunday he will discuss The Passing of the Farmer at the Methodist church with Epworth League to follow.
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Dunkerton
W. Beckman
Ames
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Beckman
Beckman
Methodist Church
Epworth League
E. W. Magee, Jr
Remains Brought for Burial in Spring Creek Cemetery
The remains of Mr. Wilkerson were brought from Independence last Sunday and laid to rest in the Spring Creek cemetery. August Wilson and son Will have been in Texas for the last few weeks. Mrs. Martha Kraft and son Walter have returned to Fairbank after visiting here a few days. They also
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Spring Creek Township
Wilkerson
Independence
Spring Creek
August Wilson
Will
Texas
Martha Kraft
Walter
Fairbank
Croxone advertised as a cure for kidney and rheumatic troubles
An advertisement claims Croxone treats backache and kidney bladder problems quickly by cleansing the kidneys and dissolving uric acid. It asserts three daily doses cure even severe cases and offers a money back guarantee through druggists.
Raymond News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Wedding
Mrs Elizabeth Fairchilds of Pawpaw IL arrived for an extended visit with sister Mrs Ed Marbie. Mrs Bandfield of Waterloo visited daughter Mrs G Ms Parker. Walter Hewett went to Oregon on business. Miss Mabel Brown recovering and will be well soon. Dr Allen moved to Gilbertville building a new house. John Eckes and daughters attended Gen O Connell Anna Kramer wedding and stayed for Thanksgiving. George O Connell and Anna Kramer married in Jesup and began housekeeping in Raymond. Miss Nell Young joined Paul Davis store in Waterloo. Marie O Connell visiting Greene. O E Douglas hosted Sabbath class with games music and oyster supper.
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Raymond
Elizabeth Fairchilds
Pawpaw
Marbie
Bandfield
Waterloo
Parker
Walter Hewett
Oregon
Mabel Brown
Allen
Gilbertville
John Eckes
Mane
Veronica
Nashua
Gen. O'Connell
Anna Kramer
John O'Connell
Eddie Carroll
Norris
Geo. Brown
Nell Young
Paul Davis
W. T. Edwards
Glen Parker
Geo. O'Connell
Father Horsefield
Jesup
Joe Jungen
Marie O'Connell
Greene
O. E. Douglas
Janesville News Briefs and Local Activities
In Janesville W G Moor head constable at Cedar Falls was in town on business. Miss Myrtle Stiles returned from Manchester and works at the post office. Miss Edna Pierce will teach in Findley district. Miss Mabel Stiles teaches near Winslow. Oscar Schmidt who went to Rochester for treatment had a hemorrhage. Mrs Schmidt and Herman left for Rochester. Mr Bowen of Nashua sues Aquila Walker for possession of the Janesville mill. Rev Smith held a short M E service from 11 to 11:45. Corn huskers get four to four and a half cents per bushel and board. Ezra Prosser may quit farming. Ora Nettleton to occupy. Roy Blaker moves to Livingstone farm in spring. Mrs Fred Sirrell returned from Minneapolis. Mrs Charles Burman suffers rheumatism. John Rhoads vs August Oleson set for Sat Nov 30. Robert Fairburn thanked Masonic brethren who offered to carry him to a meeting. Janesville to have moving picture show Thursday with Titanic scenes. M M Williams and G A Pepper ville hold public auction Dec 4 of stock and farm machinery. Mr Phillips of New Hampton was in tuning pianos. Rogers Myers company may take an automobile agency. Mrs Sickles sick at son Roy’s home. Alta Pattee visited town. Rev Smith, noted worker, tried corn husking. he says he plowed the corn but could hardly milk the cows next morning. Courier ads: time and money.
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Janesville
W. G. Moorhead
Cedar Falls
Myrtle Stiles
Manchester
Edna Pierce
Matt Pierce
Findley
Mabel Stiles
Winslow
Oscar Schmidt
Rochester
Minn
Schmidt
Prosser
Roy Blaker
Livingstone
Fred Sirrell
Minneapolis
Charles Burman
John Rhoads
August Oleson
Justice Court
Robert Fairburn
M. M. Williams
G. A. Pepinville
Phillips
New Hampton
Rogers Myers Company
Rev. Smith
Mr. Smith
May Robson Delights Audiences In A Night Out
Miss May Robson delivers a sparkling stage debut in A Night Out at Waterloo theatre. Supported by an excellent cast, she portrays three generations with wit and pathos, earning praise for her fifty year career and genuine presence.
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Waterloo Theatre
May Robson
Mrs. Haslem
Miss Robson
Pan
Jinick Waslem
Terry
Gardener
Grace
Betty Duncan
Ope
Ife
Mary Jeannette Brown
Dr. Brown
New York
Gore
Tripoli Social Roundup Notices and Moves
Tripoli reports residents making moves and events for late November. Henry Truebs and John Greene depart for Texas for the winter while A W Mooney studies butter making in Ames. Local activity includes plastering at Met umber residence, poultry house purchase, and plans for a Nov 29 opera house dance with Kinney’s orchestra.
BromO Quentne Laxative Claim Signatures Bow Grove
An OCR fragment promises a single medicine named BromO Quentne Laxative. It mentions linking signatures to Bow Grove and asserts cures for a cold in one day and grip in two days, with the odd spelling and irregular phrasing indicating a scanned ad or label from a bygone era.
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GROVE
Science and Death: Lancet Dreams of Elimination
The Lancet envisions a future where disease is conquered so death becomes a quiet, painless end. Science promises a consoling hope that ravages of illness may be eliminated, making death less feared and even welcome as a fitting close to a weary day.
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Hamilton's Camera Shop
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Parker Fountain Pens
Hamilton
Majestic Theatre
Waterloo Electrical
Prof. Beckman
Juhu Pup
Hosa Bouarden
Otto Seaman
Vista
Wille
Lange
J. Feb
Carl Seaman
Della
Mire Harting
Waverly
John Gioh
Chicago
John Pump
GO. F. Bonarden
BE. M. Buechele
Edna
Wita
Bueeheles
Will Weineman
Klinger
Wor
Seaman
Wao. Koob
R. Benarden
Geo. Orth
August Lange
Jacob Loeb
Pump
William I
Spokane
Wash
Fred
la Porte i
Henry Rienche
Ed Koob
Jubilee
Mis May Robson
Stark Maris
Tule Waterloo
Sparkie
Hammer
Chak. Prestien
Newry
Marthe Ape
Suthers
Sr. Duteed
New Lampton Deidas
Marteary
Milwaukee
Was
Mr Sombers
Tanly
Mrs. Marcon
Mer. Scimers
Scamberk
Chyip Engebbreett
Wriday
Hildegard of
Winserly
Kleinar Iriday
Ime Oltregge
Zatha Gunsalisp
Priday
Mise Ili Melero
Siktee
Laverne
I. A. Robinson
Morgan
Colo
Henry Varnening
Selig
West
Sadie Matinke
Denver
Sergiewa
Tripoli
lHenry Truebs
John Greene
A. W. Mooney
Ernest Boderman
Chris Stein
New Met Umber
Dr. Jungblut
Esther Sweet
Joe Sein
Jas. A. Smith
Osage
Stanley
D. BE. Norman
Tripoli Implement Company
Opera House
Kinney
DPD
P. Rodeman
H. C. Moeller
Earl F. Watts
Wm. Tegimeier
Ater the Tripol Implement Company
Ed Seich
Mother
Walter Fergeman
Lou Jahnke
H. H. Neverman
F. W. Bull
Waterlon
Minnie Miller
Margaret Donovan
Frank Sager
W. H. Wyners
Frank Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Ilinois
Bouillon
American Kitchen Products Co
Gohieffelin & Co
William St Rew
York
Romford
Corn Belt Telephone Directory
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Waterloo Monument CO
A. J. Knapp
Sycamore and
East Park Avenue
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
Dally
St. Louis ‘ M
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Louis
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National Military Park
Hot Springs
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Mexico
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Fred Austin
City Passenger & Ticket
3D. M. Moriley
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Dubuque, Ta
South Young Man
Nymouth
Massachusetts
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South
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Waterloo, Iowa
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