Saloon question again ministerial action to organize law enforcement
A local debate over saloon policy prompted church groups and the ministerial association to meet and form steps for enforcing liquor laws in Chariton. The group supports enforcement and potential law changes if sentiment requires it, while inviting clergy to help run the paper for one issue. The Democratic Senatorial Convention for Iowa’s fourth district will assemble at Humeston on July 28 to nominate a state senator and conduct related business. Lucas County has six delegates, Wayne nine. L. T. Greenlee chairs, W. H. Dewey is acting secretary.
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Chariton
The
Christian Church
Ministerial Association
Otarion
Phe
Democrat
Iowa
Lucas and
Wayne
Humeston
Lucas County
Wayne County
L. T. Greenlee
W. H. Dewey
The Only English Pope Adrian IV Aged Cardinal Bishop
The piece recounts Adrian IV the sole English pope born Nicholas Brakespeare. It traces his rise from England to monastic study near Avignon, election as abbot in 1137, becoming cardinal bishop under Eugenius III, and his 1154 papal election against his wishes. It notes Henry I’s formal congratulations and his influence over Frederick I’s homage.
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New York
Adrian IV
Nicholas Brakespeare
England
Avignon
France
Ebpe Eugenius III
Henry I
Frederick I
Germany
Parish and Sunday School Picnic at Dion Grounds
St Andrew's parish invites all members and friends to a Friday picnic from 1 to 8 PM on the Dion grounds. Express wagons pick up baskets at 1 PM. Activities include boat riding croquet hammocks and swings with a 6 PM gathering for the busy men.
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St. Andrew’s
Dion
Unclaimed Letters at Chariton Postoffice Weekly List
The Chariton Iowa postoffice lists unclaimed letters for the week ending July 18 1903. Names include Chas Darbyshire Christ Haralamper C M James J E Long Chas Morehead Joe Stevens Thos H Smith Wm Searcy W M Wheeler Thos Ward colored Amor D Ward Miss Kate Daugherty. Advertised letters should be called for. L F Maple P M.
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Chariton
Iowa
Chas. Darbyshire
Christ Haralamper
C. M. James
J. E. Long
Chas. Morehead
Joe Stevens
Thos. H. Smith
Wm. Searcy
W. M. Wheeler
Thos. Ward
Amor D
Ward
Kate Daugherty
L. F. Maple
P. M
G L McCullough Visits Emporia Friends After Long Way
G L McCullough of Emporia Kansas arrived Tuesday night to reconnect with old friends in this community. The visit marks a warm homecoming as residents look forward to shared memories and conversations.
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G. L. McCullough
Emporia
Kansas
Tornado Tales Reported From Kansas Farmlands
Kansas papers tell three peculiar tornado stories. A farmer plowing was caught in the vortex and the field finished up plowed. A bin of corn shelled itself when a knothole was hit and cobs piled on the floor. A wagon in a yard spun wheels until one kept turning.
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Kansas
Is It Not True Woman Suffrage Speech by Lucy Stone
A persuasive 19th century address arguing that disenfranchisement of women would be a grave injustice. It contrasts a woman’s cradle, earnings, and rights with government power to control her property and children. The piece condemns legal exclusion and urges equality in voting and personal liberty. Lucy Stone.
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Lucy Stone
Great Western Sells Seattle Tickets At Reduced Rates
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers heavily discounted tickets to Seattle from August 1 to August 14. For full details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago NM.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Seattle
Wash
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Booker T Washington Meeting Provokes Mixed Southern Reactions
Everybody's Magazine recounts a Florida colonel’s boastful claim of Washington as the greatest man in America and Washington’s retort naming President Roosevelt as perhaps greater after a dinner invitation, illustrating divided views among Southerners toward Washington.
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Everybody’s
Booker T. Washington
Florida
America
Mr. Washington
Tuskegee
Roosevelt
Local visits highlight Chariton week with Detroit and Valley Junction guests
A. N. Harris of Detroit stayed several days in Chariton with Miss Emma Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Watson and their young daughter from Valley Junction returned home Monday after visiting Emma Groves, and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Watson.
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A. N. Harris
Detroit
Chariton
Emma Andrew
Lloyd Watson
Valley Junction
Anna Groves
H. C. Watson
Isaac Shupe
Lacona
Margaret Combs
Red Oak
Omaha
H. B. Murray
Mexico
Missouri
E. H. Lewis
Oreston
A. M. Barkley
St. Joe
Kansas
Shumard
Malvern
Russell Stapp
Afton
F. C. Stanley
Theodore Crow
Beaumont
Texas
S. M. Curry
Edith Stephens
Grant City
Frank Powell
Jessie Moore
Melrose
Elizabeth
Jennie Haven
Ottumwa
Wm. Haven
Goldie Edwards
Indianola
Chas. Maxwell
J. P. Borg
C. M. Johnson
Gowrie
J. C. Calhoun
St. Louis
Alva Boylan
Lincoln Township
Will Malone
Dexter
Powell
B. F. Miller
Nebraska
Curtis Electric Co
R. E. Pedigo
East Side Square
Curtis’ Grocery
J. A. Bright
James
Pacific Junction
Bright
Railroad Company
T. C. Walker
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Europe
Messrs
A. EB. Dent
J. H. Darrah
R. A. Hasselquist
E. M. Wells
H. G. Larimer
W. A. Erikenberry
Humeston
S. W. Maupin
Ralph
Myrtle Maupin
Woodburn
Oregon
Maupin
Eva
Anita Kennedy
Maryville
Harry Foster
Lewis Griffis
Bucklin
T. H. Maxwell
Fred Powell
Lucas County Chautauqua Starts in Chariton Iowa 1903
The Lucas County Chautauqua program at Chariton Iowa runs August 8 to 16 1903 featuring music by Mrs McConnell and Miss Ludwig Elias Day lectures Gen Ballington Booth Dr McIntyre and others with daily performances including the Chicago Glee Club and many speakers. Local items note visits and social updates among Chariton residents and nearby towns with numerous brief notices.
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Lucas County
McConnell
Ludwig
Elias Day
Ballington Booth
McIntyre
Gen
Booth
Mownbay
Briggs
Bingham
Gen. Booth
Maud Ballington Booth
Japan
Miss Church
E. B. McDowell
Yosemite
Alaska
Chicago Glee Club
Wagner
Howard
Wagners
Ross Crane
Father Love
John B. Gordon
A Texas Wonder Hall’s Discovery Promises Kidney Cure
Citing Hall's Great Discovery, a tonic sold by mail for 81 treats kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, with testimonials claiming relief from diabetes, gravel, and rheumatic symptoms. Includes address in St. Louis and a letter from 84 year old Alexander McTaccart praising the remedy.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Q. Storie
Pana
Ill
Texas
Alexander McTaccart
Hens Produce Billions in Eggs Worth Billions in 1902
The United States hens laid 16 billion eggs in 1902 with each deposit announced by a cackle. Egg sales reached 150 million dollars, poultry value 139 million, totaling nearly twice the year's precious metals yield and six times wool from all sheep.
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United States
Griffis Property For Sale In East Part Of Town
For sale. The Griffis property in the east part of town offers 5 rooms and 4 acres of land with fruit trees, a fine cellar, and first class condition. Bargain price with terms to suit purchaser. cheaper to buy than rent. Write SARGENT & TEDROW Corydon Iowa.
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Griffis
Sargent & Tedrow
Corydon
Iowa
Katy Publications Mail Offer Notes Texas Possibilities
The notice advertises mailings about Texas opportunities and mentions publications such as The Golden Square and The Coming Country. It invites applications and provides the address Katy 510ain Wright Building, St Louis Missouri.
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Texas
Katy
Golden Square
Old Mexico
St. Louis
Final Report of Bradford Administratrix Filed
Notice that the final report of Amanda Bradford administratrix of the estate of Robert Bradford deceased is on file in Lucas County Iowa. It will come up for approval on September 21 1903 at the September term of the district court. Public notice issued by Bradford administratrix.
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Amanda Bradford
Robert Bradford
District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
Ane
Man Bradford
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