Homeseekers excursion tickets to all points in U S
Homeseekers excursion tickets to all points in the United States go on sale at Chicago Great Western offices on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December at a low rate. Tickets valid to return within 21 days from sale. F H Lord 113 Adams Street Chicago available for details.
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United States
Chicago Great Westerney
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Chicago
Local notes show property transfer and rural road talk
George LeValley buys the Norman Robinson feed shed with possession set for March 1. The Davenport Republican urges prompt action for durable rural delivery roads. The item also includes County life notes on whiskey risks, a farmer’s corn husk record, school attendance data, a reflective essay on hustle, and public comment on titles in journalism.
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George LeValley
Norman Robinson
Davenport
Webster City sidewalk injury verdict awards $800 damages
Mrs. Wm. Spicer sued the city of Webster City for injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk. The district court verdict favored the plaintiff with $800 damages. Wesley Martin represented the plaintiff and J. H. Richard defended the city.
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Wm. Spicer
Webster City
District Court
Wesley Martin
J. H. Richard
City Curfew Law Takes Effect Amid Stampede
The city council approved by the mayor has enacted a curfew with the marshal sounding the bell for the first time. Officials hope it reduces trouble while critics note it excludes professional loafers over sixty years old.
Webster City physician urges frequent water main tank cleaning
A well known Webster City doctor suggests thorough cleaning of jelly water mains and tank several times a year. He notes water from wells is pure but can become contaminated in the tank or mains and urges city authorities to act to keep the system clean whenever needed.
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Webster City
Holiday Mail Rush Hits New Records at Webster City
The Webster City post office sees a peak period with 11 000 stamps cancelled on the new electric machine between 6 and 8 pm. An estimated 15 000 pieces of mail were dispatched that day as harvest season boosts postal activity.
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Webster City
Casey v Kamrar False Imprisonment Trial Verdict
Wesley Martin argued for plaintiff in the case Nicholas Casey versus the town of Kamrar. After a brief deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Casey sought $5,000 damages for false imprisonment alleged two years ago and claimed denial of bail led to illness. J L Kamrar appeared for the defense.
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Wesley Martin
Nicholas Casey
Kamrar
Casey
J. L. Kamrar
Held a German Meeting by the Six O Clock Club
One of the most enjoyable meetings in the young ladies six o clock club history occurred Friday at Miss Meienzies home. Miss Sade Wickware led a full German program with parts assigned to members and illustrations on topics like the Passion Play and Dresden. A German supper was served on the floor with a large cake centerpiece.
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Meienzie
Sade Wickware
Leipsig
Germany
Dresden
Iowa Attorney General backs biennial state officer election
Attorney General Remley of Iowa, in Des Moines, says the recent constitutional amendment establishing biennial elections for state officers is valid. He notes failure to record the amendment in the journal does not invalidate it and plans to bring leading lawyers to present briefs to the supreme court for an early February opinion.
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Washington
Remley
Iowa
Des Moines
Titus
Supreme Court
The Best Plaster Relief Claim in Antique Ad
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound to the affected part offers rapid relief for lame back chest pains and rheumatism. One application purportedly relieves pain. sold by J. Arthur, druggist.
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J. Arthur
Holiday Excursion Rates on Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates to points on the Northwestern system east of the Missouri river within 200 miles of selling station. Dates are December 22 23 24 25 31 and January 1 with return by January 2 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway by December 81.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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Greenhorn Relives Webster City Fire Ride Mischief
A Webster City observer recalls a wild chase when the fire alarm sounded and townspeople rode any available conveyance toward the blaze. The narrator clashed with a wagon iron rod during boarding and narrowly escaped injury, vowing to stay ground-bound in the future.
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Webster City
Three Muggins Children Placed in Des Moines Homes
Mrs McGary of the Childrens Home Finding Society visited Des Moines and took custody of three Muggins children after their father deserted the family leaving a widow and five children. The mother struggled and help came from local ladies who could not provide full care. The three were to be placed in respectable homes for proper care and education.
How to Cure Croup From a Duchess County Testimony
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best children's cure for croup. He states it should be used at the first sign of hoarseness or even after the croupy cough begins to prevent an attack. A bottle should be kept ready for instant use and sold by H J Ashthur druggist.
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R.gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N.Y
H. J. Ashthur
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Backed by Local Druggist
H. J. Arthur the druggist guarantees Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a refund after two thirds used. The ad touts the product as best for lagrippe croup and whooping cough and claims it prevents pneumonia. Also promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Boschee's German Strychnine for severe coughs and lung trouble with endorsements from Maude R. Adams and Geo. W. Teed.
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Chamberlain
Rae
Dr. Caldwell
Traly
Maude R. Adams
H . Arthur
Boschee
Geo. W. Teed
Excursion Rates For Holidays To Northwestern Points
Excursion tickets offered at reduced rates to Northwestern destinations east of the Missouri within two hundred miles of selling station. Valid December 24 26 81 and January 1 with return by January 2. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Limited to December 29.
Man wanted to promote Egyptian Poultry Compound
Employment ad offering 18 per week plus expenses to a man with a rig to introduce Egyptian Poultry Compound. Send stamp to Egyptian Mfg. Co. Parsons Kansas.
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Rig
M’fg. Co
Parsons
Kans
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