Hans and the Witch Stone From the River Saga
Orphaned Hans travels with a lame horse and a hen after his brother Hugo seizes the estate. A penniless old witch lends a magic burning stone to force Hugo to honor his part of the inheritance. Hugo burns when touching the stone and agrees to restore Hans’s share, leading to a peaceful life.
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Haas
Hans
Hugo
Pearl
Hang
Hanis
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Mr. Fox
Marriages and social notes from Waterloo area in 1874
Fortieth year notices recount Sept 29 marriages of Jacob T Humphrey and Mary L Ayer, Erasmus D Peck and Mrs Bohemia T Robertson, HA Saunders and Lena Rice. Local figures attend Upper Iowa conference in Charles City. VanDorn opens jewelry stock. Dr L W Case visiting Waterloo. Postmaster Hartman headlines in new suit. Stay and Burnham choir draw crowds. Glover hosts social gatherings. Republicans and Methodist societies active in county meetings.
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Jacob T Humphrey
Mary L.ayer
Erasmus D. Peck
Bohemia T. Robertson
HA. Saunders
Lena Rice
Waterloo
Burnham
Congregational Church
Hartman
Long trial decides if boy is Ray Elliott
Judge Richardson at Maquengo rules the boy found with Mrs. Lucas is Ray Elliott. T. D. Burke held on $4,000 bond for abduction. case against Mrs. Lucas pending. Also notes Waterloo man James L. Husted nominated for district judge by Democrats. County jail reported empty. Local religious and social items follow.
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James L. Husted
Waterloo
Liquid Arvon Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Improvement
An ad describes Liquid Arvon as a guaranteed remedy to dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair silky and lustrous. It claims four nightly applications wipe out all dandruff and that the product is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Frys Return From Wisconsin Visit In La Porte City
Mr and Mrs John Fry returned to Wisconsin after a week in La Porte City visiting Mrs Frys brother Jess Fry. The LA Families John Lehman and Drust arrived with new cars. Grandia Mears is listed as sick this week.
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la Porte City
John Fry
Wisconsin
Missing Girls Lover Leaves Mason City
Mason City September 20. E W Veach a Sheffield farmer left the area after Miss Esther Schmidt who was to marry him disappeared a week ago from her home. Schmidt's mother says she believes Veach may have caused the absence and expects the girl to return home, though she knows nothing of her daughter's whereabouts.
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Mason City
Tecause
Esther Schmidt
E.W. Veach
Sheffeld
Miss Schmidt
Inland Press notes urge consolidation to save profits
A Inland Press association discussion warns publishers facing paper shortages and rising costs to consolidate papers or form alliances. It cites examples in Iowa and warns against overexpansion and price gouging while urging fair advertising rates and strict cost controls to maintain profitability.
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Inland Press Association
Russia
Germany
England
Canada
United States
Parrott
Chicago
Wil V. Tufford
The
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
Association
Tolstoi
Europe
Iowa City
Smith
Sdiet
Jones
Star
Iowa
Postofien
Aml
Swifts and Armours
Amiere
Hil
Father
Appendicitis Patient's Condition Satisfactory
Miss Hazel Joiner who was operated on for appendicitis at Presbyterian hospital Monday night is reported in a very satisfactory condition.
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Hazel Joiner
Presbyterian Hospital
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Digestion Relief
Advert says appetite follows good digestion and many suffer from indigestion constipation and headaches. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural laxative remedy, a pleasant taste, and gentle in action. Sold in drug stores for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle with a free trial offer by Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Sage Tea Dandy Promises Darker Hair Overnight
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promising to darken gray or faded hair quickly. It claims natural, even darkness after one or two applications, stops dandruff and itching, and lists H. W. Taggart as a seller.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vannegs
Paxton
Crippen
Brinail
Charles City
Upper Iowa
F. F. VanDorn
J. Parkhurst
Ll. W. Case
Union
Glover
John H. Leavitt
Republican County Central Committee
Methodist Episcopal Societies
J. Iranged
Aings
Upper
Ruey
EK. M. Wyant
Bishop Bowman
J. E. Bragdon
Beories
Courier
Ghigago
William £. Parrott
Inland Daily Press Association
Central States
Neo
Sioux City Journal
Journal
Bronx City
Tn & Mitte
Fela
Attlada
Pipe & Fittings
G. W. Pett
West Fifth Street
Federal Block
Wilton
Axminster
Corn Belt Telephone Co
Ges
Genaneery Rostemeret
Taaty
Fen Tealy
Ald Gurney
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