06 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
A new office opens in Hollinger and Larimer's building directly west of their clothing store and diagonally across from First National Bank, near Bates House. It promises finely equipped facilities and skilled printing work sought by patrons, inviting visits with a welcoming latch string always out.
A Canton Ohio dispatch May 27 honors Ida Saxton McKinley widow of President William McKinley. Henry Watterson’s tribute praises Ida and William McKinley, noting her care for a sick child and the couple’s devotion. The editorial reflects on Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley and the Civil War era.
Next Flag Day is June 4 1907 and Chariton urged to display the Stars and Stripes throughout the day. The article notes the American Flag Association organized in New York February 18 1898 with leaders like Admiral George Dewey and Adna Chaffee and explains laws forbidding flag desecration in 35 states including Iowa. It calls for nationwide observance and a forthcoming program in Chariton.
A ceremonial tribute extols McKinley for restoring Confederate soldiers to national service. The passage links the peace with emancipation and venerates figures like Wheeler Lee Breckinridge Castleman, ending with a solemn invocation to Ida.
The Lucas County Normal Institute will meet at Chariton High School during the third week of August. County teachers are urged to attend. Notable instructors include C. P. Colgron from the State Normal W. N. Clifford of Council Bluffs Miss Minnie Rozelle Emma Moulton of Des Moines C J Johnson of Chariton and W B Downing of Highland Park College.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He says it is the best medicine in the world for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Price 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
The month ending May 31 1907 records numerous land transfers in Jackson Warren and Union townships and Chariton, with prices ranging from 50 to 12 000 dollars. Notable deeds include James Fetters to T T Smith 45 acres in Liberty Two for 1800 and W A Cunningham to J H Smith 199 acres in Lincoln and Jackson Twps for 12000.
A Chariton Iowa letter compares clothing to paint arguing beauty and protection drive use. It touts Devoe paint as lasting and cost effective, urging customers to keep buildings dry by applying waterproof finishes, with H J Engebresten selling the product in New York and Chicago.
Des Moines reports a cool cloudy spell ending June 1 1907 bringing summer temperatures and adequate rainfall. The weekly temperature deficit averaged eight to ten degrees with heavy rain in central and south central districts but absorbed by dry subsoil. Corn and small grains show fair progress. replanting likely as stands remain uneven.
A fragment advertises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for serpent bites stomach and liver disorders. It cites S A Brown of Bennettaville South Carolina praising the tonic for dyspepsia, torpid liver and other illnesses. The copy claims it cures chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney complaints and bladder issues and offers a guaranteed sale by Jones the druggist.
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