Slow merger leaves Ames files paying double prices
In Des Moines the Iowa and Mutual telephones merged late and now threaten to offer a free mutual line to patrons who still pay both lines if the merger isn’t complete by August first. The Ames writer notes many residents hold both phones and urges steps to secure the same concession locally, lamenting months past since the May consolidation date.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mutual
Ames
Fies
Cleansing the System Promises and Claims
An ad asserts inner cleanliness is essential for full health and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest system cleanser. It names Joel B. Cagle as a figure linked to the claims.
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Hollister
Joel BE
Dog mauls marshal’s would be attack before dying
A dog owned by Widow Dixon in the northern town area attacked U S Springs' young son and then charged the marshal. The dog was shot and killed, ending the incident.
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Dixon
U. S. Spring
Bill
Fire alarm clears blaze behind the Fair store
A 2 o'clock fire alarm summoned the fire department to a blaze behind the Fair store. The fire originated from burn debris and was quickly controlled with no major damage reported.
Fire in Trash Ignite Fence and Pole Along Right of Way
A fire started in trash inside a wire cage and spread to boxes, then climbed a telephone pole along the right of way. City water was off. Ed Proper brought a hand extinguisher and helped until water service could be restored.
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Ed Proper
City Water
Warner's White Wine of Tar Relieves Threat and Lung Troubles
Warner's White Wine of Tar promises immediate relief of lung troubles and respiratory threats. The text also notes Dr and Mrs L J Lynch moving from Burnett Avenue to the flat owner the cafe last week.
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Warner
L. J. Lynch
Burnett Avenue
Cafe
Local items and notices from Perry area
Dutch collars and Joss sticks advertised at 10 and 5 cents respectively by Perrys. Prof and Mrs C V Gregory take possession of the Lynch residence on Burnett avenue July 1. L Cordall to conduct services at the Lutheran church next Sunday July 10 at 8 00. Speaking will be in English. George Goble reports from Pasadena Calif that they bought a home there and are very satisfied. The judicial convention meets at Boone this afternoon with Judges Lee Wright and Albrook slated for renomination without opposition.
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C. V. Gregory
Lynch
Burnett Avenue
George Goble
Pasadena Calif
Boone
Lee
Wright
Albrook
Teething Diarrhoea Treated With Remedy Castor Oil
Teething children may have loose bowels. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended with the prescribed dose after each bowel movement and followed by castor oil to cleanse the system. The remedy is claimed safe and reliable and sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Secretary Wilson Loses Brother Allan Wilson
Mr Allan Wilson of Traer brother of Secretary Wilson died at Excelsior Springs Missouri last Sunday after a protracted illness The secretary was with him for several days prior The funeral was held at Traer yesterday The final illness and death prevented the secretary from attending the graduate school opening exercises which disappointed attendees.
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Allan Wilson
Traer
Wilson
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Parisiana Corsets at Perrys and local improvements
Miss Lena Stuart, a recent high school graduate, has joined the extension department. The Palace livery’s refreshed paint and new driving horses and buggies mean better rigs for public use. Advertisements promote Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and discounted croquet sets, with Dr Shoop’s rheumatism booklet and free trial treatment offer from Cagwins drug store.
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Lena Stuart
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Among the Churches Evening Service theme
The morning theme will be An Appeal to the Weary and the evening service starts at 7:00 PM with Sub subject The Immortality of Liberty. This item notes church program themes and schedule for the day.
Morning and Evening Services Announced for Sunday
The schedule lists a morning sermon by the pastor and a vesper service from 5:00 to 5:45 P.M. Sunday school starts at 9:45 A.M. It notes YT BP B.C. BR at 6:46 and mentions Straw welcoming a Graduate School visitor.
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BP. B.C. BR
Bible School and Sermons at Local Church
Bible school at 10 a m led by E S Owen superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 a m with sermon The Unsearchable Riches of Christ. Endeavor merger service and preaching at 7 p m Sunday night. All are welcome.
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Bible School
Owen
St Cecilia Church Mass Schedule Text
Mass times listed for St Cecilia Church on select Sundays with dates July 10 July 24 August 7 and August 21 in the morning and afternoon slots.
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St. Cecilia’s Church
Milford News Social Happenings and Moves
Miss Irene Birney spent a week with sister Mrs Olive Brouharid at Cole. Mrs C W Dudgeon and daughter Gladys with Mrs Ben Cole and daughter Kace and son Herman visited Hardcastle home. Wm Gilmore an longtime Milford resident moved to Ames and will rent a Robb house on Duff avenue. Father Renier of Ames Catholic church called on the Heintz family. Lottie Ethel Bateman and Adeline Carey returned from Colorado. Hugh Davis and children came home from Can-
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Irene Birney
Mrs. Olive Brouharid
Cole
C. W. Dudgeon
Gladys
Ben Cole
Kace
Herman
Hardcastle
Wm. Gilmore
Milford
Ames
Duff Avenue
Father Renier
Heintz
Lottie
Ethel Bateman
Adeline Carey
Colorado
Social News and Local Visits Across Iowa and Nearby States
Several residents and visitors are noted: Ada Griffith visiting her uncle James Carr in Ames, Verlettia and Isabelle Warren traveling to Farmer City and Mansfield NJ, a West Milford telephone directors meeting at E N Sanders home, J W Bateman promoting Story County Sunday schools in Collins and Cole, the Hardcastle family hosting visits from Nelms and Brokaw, Viola McGrath at the Bateman home, Teeter from Idaho visiting Grace Powell and heading to Chicago, Mrs A Vail and baby at Hiram Minkler home in Ames, and Mrs Jim Sowers traveling to Minnesota for treatment. An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective.
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Bridge
Nebraska
Davis
Ada Griffith
Ames
James Carr
Verlettia
Isabelle Warren
Farmer City
Mansfield
West
Pierce Nelms
Brokaw
Hardcastle
Viola McGrath
Bateman
Miss Teeter
Idaho
Grace Powell
Chicago
A. Vail
Baby
Hiram Minkler
Jim Sowers
Minnesota
Sleep’s Charms: Nature Weaving Silent Slumber
A vivid description explains how sleep takes hold from the brain down to the senses. It details progressive loss of attention memory and perception and notes physiological changes such as slower heartbeat and shallower breathing as night deepens.
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Mother Nature
London Express
An Odd Turkish Superstition and Newspaper Snippets
A collage of short items includes a Turkish bread superstition about kissing and carrying bread to a hole, risking eternal punishment and a horned ox. Also quoted are brief exchanges about Woodby’s wealth, limelight meaning, and a burglar joke, each from various papers.
A Necessity. Farmer’s Barn Fire In Insurance Case
A farmer testifies that burning his barn was necessary because a poor man cannot afford both a barn and insurance. The exchange with the judge highlights financial hardship and motive in a humorous courtroom moment from Meggendorfer Blatter.
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Meggendorfer
Cicero Quote on Living Long Through Slow Life
A brief aphorism attributed to Cicero emphasizes that longevity depends on a slow, mindful lifestyle rather than haste. It frames health as a product of measured living.
Theorist and practical man differ in method
Senator Sorglum notes a theorist studies how things ought to be done while a practical man decides how it can be done. The Washington Star report emphasizes the contrast between ideal plans and real execution.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Out of the Ordinary Belle-Why Presses Mr Blinks
In a Cleveland Leader dialogue Belle questions Mr Blinks and his unusual remarks. She presses him about a proposal and his surprising answers provoke reaction in the exchange.
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Belle
Mr. Blinks
Cleveland
His Constituents Bananas and Bouquets Joke
A Pittsburg Post quip recalls a senator asked if constituents would shower him with flowers on return home. His reply jokes that he’d rather not face banana peels along the path. The line reflects political humor of the era.
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Pittsburg Post
Extremes. Mrs. A and Mrs. B on husbands
In London Tit-Bits a humorous quip compares two wives who curse their spouses. Mrs A laments her husband knows nothing while Mrs B complains hers knows everything, highlighting contrasting marital norms with wry wit.
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London
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