Horace Boies Eightieth Birthday Noted in Iowa
Hon Horace Boies reaches eighty as Iowa towns unite in felicitations. The former governor's record is described as conscientious and his stance on local option debated. A Fort Dodge Chronicle piece by Charles F Duncombe is cited while a Boies letter to this issue failed to arrive. The article notes Boies supported local enforcement over nationwide prohibition and mentions Gov Cummins stance and future political cost.
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Horace Boies
Iowa
Thrace
Boies
Charles F. Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Cummins Takes Stand in Davenport Address on Iowa Law Enforcement
Governor Cummins spoke plainly in Davenport urging strict enforcement of Iowa laws. He warned law-breakers that state action will follow defiance and pledged to push stronger measures in the next legislature if needed. The speech emphasized duty, legality, and statewide obedience without radical rhetoric.
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Law and Order
Carrie Nations
Cummins
Gov. Cummin
Davenport
Iowa
Scott County
Amins
Cums
Burlington
The
Dubuque
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
R I. Smith
Fort Dodge
Dolliver
Davert
U. S. Senate
Oska loosa banker accounts fear panic and withdrawal
A traveling salesman brings a tale of selfish finance during a panic. In Oska loosa a merchant with large deposits withdraws everything from two banks and later seeks to redeposit but faces closure of his accounts. Banks refuse new obligations, offering only safety deposit boxes.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Bank
President Roosevelt finances questioned and corrected
The passage notes a bond issue labeled as poor financing that the president identified and fixed. It suggests money moved out of circulation and that the issue failed to attract hoarded funds, serving instead to lure funds that remained banked to sustain the economy.
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Roosevelt
Banks Hold Steady Amid Fears of Cash Shortages
Financial easing reduces panic as newspapers warned of bank calamities. Public kept informed, yet remain cautious as anxious depositors see banks maintain liquidity without widespread runs.
Ames-Iowa Football Game Clarified by The Times-Republican
The Times-Republican corrects prior statements about the Ames-Iowa football game and resumes good standing in Ames.
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the Times-Republican
Ames
Ames Receives Credit for Square Play in Football
The country press generally credits Ames for playing square football, praising fair play and disciplined team conduct across coverage.
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Country
Ames
Englishman in Canada by Sydney Brooks in Harper’s Weekly
Brooks argues English readers expect Canada to mirror Britain but discover a distinct nation. He notes Canada’s mix of cultures—French Irish and Scottish, with English under a quarter—devoted to the Crown yet not belonging to England.
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Canada
Sydney Brooks
Curren Harper’s Weekly
London
Brooks
England
The Development of Cement Exposition and Industry Growth
An article previews the Portland cement boom with figures from 1878 to 1906. It notes 1906 US production near 46.5 million barrels valued at 52.5 million dollars, a gain of over 11 million from 1905, and compares with natural and imported cement.
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Chicago Coliseum
United States
The Going in Debt Habit
The Spirit Lake Beacon laments widespread debt while times are good and frantic liquidation during hard times. It argues reversing the pattern would show more brain and less aging and reduce financial intoxication in prosperity, avoiding the morning after financial collapse.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
Gospel Meetings Draw Great Interest On South Side
Evangelist Montgomery conducts revival at the U B church with daily sessions. A Sunday men’s meeting discussed the ills of modern society and methods to overcome them, followed by a testimonial gathering. The preacher highlighted the Almighty’s saving power and many testified. Meetings will continue indefinitely.
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Evangelist Montgomery
U. B
Church Services and Meeting Schedule
Evangelist Montgomery preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm with communion after the morning service. Quarterly business meeting at 3 pm. Saturday features preaching at Evergreen at 3 pm.
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Evangelist Montgomery
Evergreen
Pastor Walter I Fowle Sets Church Activities
The Baptist church lists a 9 45 Bible school and 11 00 sermon by Pastor Walter I Fowle with junior union at 8 00 and BY at 6 30 followed by an address titled Man Wanted at 7 30 The Baptist Aid society hosts a handkerchief and apron sale on Saturday December 14.
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Walter I. Fowle
P. U
Ladies of the Baptist Aid Society
Christian Science Services and Reading Room Schedule
Christian Science services held at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with subject The Preserver of Man. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at 618 Douglass Avenue.
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Christian Science Services
Odd Fellows Hall
Preserver of Man
Christian Science Reading
Douglass Avenue
Williams to Preach Heroic Themes at Morning and Evening
Pastor H. D. Williams leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with Y P S C BE at 6 30 p m. The morning sermon titled A True Heroine will be preached at 11 a m and the evening Call for Courage at 7 30 p m.
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H. D. Williams
S. C. BE
Sermon Themes at Congregational Church with Pastor Minchin
The Congregational Church under Pastor William J. Minchin outlines sermon themes for Sasdar including The Social Lesson of Gethsemane during the evening service and The Demon of Gadara for the main sermon.
St John’s Episcopal Church Hosts Evening Brotherhood Meet
St John’s Episcopal Church invites at 6 30 for Brotherhood gathering with rector Herbert A Wilson presiding and a morning prayer service and sermon on The Citizens of Gadara topic noted.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Gadara
Brotherhood
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer
An advertisement touts a King's Dyspepsia Tablet for relief after meals addressing indigestion and stomach ills. A two day trial is offered free and it instructs readers to ask their dealer. It lists C. A. Gamble as the seller or distributor.
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C. A. Gamble
Chicken pie dinner hosted by Christian ladies at Odd Fellows hall
The Christian ladies announce a chicken pie dinner at Odd Fellows hall on Friday December 6. Service starts at 5 PM with bazaar sales from noon and dinner priced at 25 cents.
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Odd Fellows Hall
The Many Sided Printer Advertisement Satire
A western paper ad lists a printer seeking varied roles from foreman to pastor to strike breaker and more. The note notes the columnist did not learn the ad’s outcome, as cited from Lippincott’s.
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Missouri River
Lippincott’s
Pine salve carbolized poultice sold by Gamble
An advertisement notes Pinesalve carbolized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. It is sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Wellington's charity to churchgoer at Strathfieldsaye
The second Duke of Wellington recalls a guest who could not reach a Catholic church. He offered his carriage and horses and breakfast before daybreak, insisting the Catholic guest must attend church. The tale highlights the father's insistence on religious observance.
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Wellington
Strathfieldsaye
Duke of Wellington
Gamble's Liver Cleanser for Billiousness and Headache
An 19th century patent remedy from C. A. Gamble offered as a cure for biliousness and sick headache priced at 25 cents. The advertisement emphasizes cleansing the system and improving skin appearance.
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C. A. Gamble
December sale across silks and goods prices
The advertisement lists 27 inch and 36 inch silks and various blacks and fancies with December sale prices. It highlights 50 and 56 tech drew catdle, multiple colors, and season goods priced from 1.00 to 1.75, with many items at 0.79 and 1.29, plus a full assortment of 50c and 60c goods.
Choral Society Concert and Toy Sale Promised in Ames
Music lovers in Ames are invited to a Dec 7 College Chapel concert by the Choral Society and Mme. Bouton. Also advertised is a December 6 Odd Fellows hall sale of dolls in Carrie Pike’s window and other similar items.
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Ames
College Chapel
Mme. Bouton
Santa Claus
Carrie Pike
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ladies of the Christian Church
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South Side
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U. B. Church
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America
Schloss Boos
Jiv.w. Ss Ciiia
Axminster
Pineuse Medicine CO
Chicago
U.S. A
Gamble Ames
Lowa
Dc. A. Gamble
Kennedy
C. A. Gambie
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