16 May 1907
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
New office in Hollinger and Larimer building west of their clothing store and near First National Bank. Finest equipment and skilled workmen ready to meet demand for best grades of printing. Latch string always out. call to visit.
An editorial argues that orderly domestic life mirrors moral order in life. It cites Paul’s call to let all things be done decently and in order, urging individuals to cleanse their inner temple from evil thoughts and habits and set their house in order.
The Des Moines Capital reports Waverly will soon host a sugar beet factory with building underway and some machinery installed. A later note says April 24 saw a train with 25 Nebraska families, about 150 people, headed to Waverly to work in the sugar beet fields amid expected expansion of northern Iowa’s sugar industry.
The Des Moines conference of the Methodist Episcopal churches of Iowa will convene September 11 in Council Bluffs with Bishop Goodsell presiding.
Leslie’s Weekly argues the Federation of Churches visit to President Roosevelt failed to inspire. It says New York churches need a revival of religion and direct appeals to God rather than seeking federal aid.
Elba's Cafe offers a splendid Sunday dinner from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. The feature highlights the warm atmosphere and midday dining option for local patrons.
Benjamin Franklin Dora born December 12 1829 in Bracken County Kentucky died May 11 1907 at home in Warren township Lucas County Town He married Catherine Miller October 7 1852 and later moved from Kentucky to Iowa then to Lucas County He enlisted August 9 1862 in Co E 84th Iowa Infantry and served three years ending as Second Lieutenant He joined Iseminger Post December 18 1885 and remained active Friends and comrades honor his memory noting fifty four years of married life and his devoted service to country family and post obligations.
Des Moines area reports indicate week ending May 18 saw 3 to 5 degrees below normal daily temperatures. Snow flurries occurred in the northeast, with most precipitation nearly absent. Warmth and moisture supported slow growth of small grain, corn planting progressing, but meadows and pastures show stress and hay crops look light.
Billy Sunday the evangelist preaches in Knoxville drawing a 2500 seat tabernacle to capacity last Friday with hundreds turned away. Seventeen converts on opening night and Sunday earlier completed a three week revival in Fairfield converting nearly 8000 people.
An advertisement claims Dades-Lattle Liver Pills are highly recommended for spring cleansing and are sold by Red Cross Pharmacy with Noxall Club cigars also listed.
This week new rug shipment arrives featuring room sized options in tapestry Brussels patterns. Prices range with 8.3 by 10.6 foot pieces offered at 5Q each and Brussels items priced around 17.50.
An advertisement lists Nottingham curtains in white Arabian colors and cable net varieties. Prices per pair range from 85 cents to 12.50, with sizes including 56 inches by 108 inches and 50x108 available. The copy touts large sizes, extra valance, and a broad selection of Madras patterns and colors.
Our large stock offers the newest portieres in a wide range of designs and colors. Prices from 900 per pair. A substantial selection ensures you find exactly what you want at a price that will please.
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