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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
3
The Lucas County Historical Society urges readers to send any facts traditions or incidents about the county to the society president for permanent recording. The note presents the project as a pioneer, useful effort to collect data for future historians and the development of a commonwealth’s history.
Message from the Woodmen convention at St Paul Minnesota notes the retirement of Head Banker Frank R Crocker Chariton Iowa after years of trusted service. A letter of thanks from deputies and state officers praises his friendship and leadership in the order and expresses regret at his departure.
The Chariton community faces a July 3 vote on a proposed water system ordinance. Promoters S. H. Mallory and F. R. Crocker, major taxpayers, advocate a fair, tax friendly project to secure a reliable water supply and sanitary benefits for present and future needs.
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The Milwaukee pallbearers association plans to supply uniformed escorts for funerals at short notice and reasonable cost. The outfit includes a black coat with lace, knee breeches, and a sword, with a heavy cloak in bad weather. The move follows European and Italian district funeral customs and may influence New York practices.
Marconi reports wireless messages of 200 miles or more while Tesla claims 2000 miles over sea is feasible. Mars inhabitants reportedly flash signals, yet ocean cables are not likely to be abandoned soon, per New York comment.
A scientific breakthrough shows ribbed and prismatic glass can dramatically improve interior lighting. Professor Norton of MIT measured up to twenty to one hundred times more effective light in rooms and factories by using diffusing glass, distributing daylight from skylights to illuminate distant areas.
Swedish post offices allow easy subscriptions to any Union publication by filling a form and paying the price. A quarterly government booklet lists charges for one year, six months, or three months, and postmasters remit receipts. The department does not guarantee continued delivery but covers postmasters receipts. many American titles now appear in Swedish lists.
The piece quotes Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler urging patience, warning that modern life esteems speed over safety. It decries pulpit sensationalism and hurried church joining, calling for sober, lasting piety instead of rapid and shallow religious experiences.
Eva, daughter of Geronimo the Apache warrior prisoner at Fort Sill, fell ill with a skin disease. A boil on her neck was opened by Geronimo after a dispute with the white physician. He was confined to the guardhouse for three days, after which Eva improved daily. Among the Apaches he is famed as an excellent doctor.
Former Chariton high school graduate and art teacher Miss Elizabeth Winifred Marshall died at her aunt’s home in Maryville after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at the Maryville M E Church, with Rev W B Thompson presiding. Her remains were buried in Chariton cemetery beside her mother and brother.
William P. Davis died at his Chariton home on June 16 1901 aged 82 Born October 19 1819 in North Carolina to Welsh Quaker parents He emigrated to Indiana and Iowa and settled in Albia Lucas and Warren townships before moving to Chariton A lawyer by training he later engaged in business Surviving children include Charles H Jesse Elmer W Frank and daughters Mrs Lottie Ley and Mrs Ola Kemming Funeral services were held at the M E Church with Rev Vollmar and Elder W B Thompson presiding, noting his long church membership and respected civic life.
Under the auspices of the order the mortal remains of the good and loyal brother were laid to rest at Waynick cemetery in Warren township among kindred family members.
A Baltimore Sun reader recalls the Washington and Potomac Railroad, a 20 mile line from Brandywine to Mechanicsville. The single train daily runs with engine, freight car, and a combination car, operated by a hands on manager who doubles as conductor. The driver can stop the train at crossings without stations, while the young manager focuses on roadbed improvements and keeping the service alive through local support.
The Illinois governor's inaugural remarks are quoted as praising predecessors for providing information and recommending legislation. The New York World criticizes his alleged overbroad handling of the infin tive and notes Jacksonville, the college town that formed him, as the place that nurtured his rise to judge and then governor.
Bates argues that advertising succeeds when placed in a strong newspaper. A well displayed ad benefits from the newspaper’s wide audience of intelligent, financially capable readers. He urges advertisers to target the best local paper and its readers rather than preach to a desert island.
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