Philippines notes show American and foreign presence abroad
In a letter from Manila dated January 1909, Wilson G Heaton describes rapid railroad expansion and improving common life in the Philippines under U.S. rule. He notes churches built by Spaniards, rising American influence, a diverse foreign population, a large military force, and plans to reduce garrison size to save expense. He references the Liscum voyage, ship salaries, and tropical life with longing for Iowa winter.
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San Augustine
Islands
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Manila
Pacific
Honolulu
Philippines
Parsons College Basketball Team of Illinois and Iowa
Parsons college basketball squad earns praise for the season's ten wins in sixteen games, totaling 545 points to opponents' 452. Captain Howard anchors the center, with Raney and E Stephenson strong in the forward spots and Laude and E Stephenson key guards. Boies as sixth man shows promise, and the team loses only L Stephenson to graduation.
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Parsons College
Illinois
Southeastern
Iowa
Parsons
Howard
Raney
E. Stephenson
Laude
Lis
L. Stephenson
Boies
Moline
Ill
Rock Island
House
Chicago
Central Y
Dixon
Til
Hedding College
Lombard College
Ottumway
Monmouth College
William and
Washi Colege
Hedding
Monmouth
Wiliam and Vashti College
Penn
Deep Well Drilling Proceeds On Pumphrey Property
The deep well drilling on the Pumphrey property on West Burlington street reached 224 feet this morning. John Shaw, in charge, said progress is very satisfactory after a brief delay when rock was struck at 110 feet. The formation resembles the Betendorf well near Davenport, renowned in the region.
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Pumphrey
Burlington Street
Nou
John Shaw
Shaw
Bettendorf
Davenport
Armory Plans Change in Fairfield Company M Site
The brick building by Harry Ball on West Broadway will not house Company M armory. The second story will be used for purposes other than an armory, prompting regret and possible sale of current West Briggs street property and pursuit of a new site.
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Harry Ball
West Broadway
Fairfield
West Briggs Street
Her One Wish
A wandering peddler tries to sell self raising umbrellas window shades and buckwheat to a southern cabin resident. The old mammy refuses each clever pitch and finally demands a joke about turning sixteen misbehaving children into self raising pickaninnies in exchange for friendship.
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Manu
Chicago News
Hypnotism and Marriage in Georgian Satire
A Charleston reader notes that a husband laments his wife has hypnotized him, joking that women have such power as a habit of marriage. The remark reflects a Georgian satire on domestic influence and conjugal dynamics.
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Charleston News and Courier
There Are A Thousand Persons In The World Who Can Help You
A compact quotation attributed to Billings notes that many can hurt more easily than they can aid, highlighting the rarity of truly helpful people amid countless potential sources of harm.
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
Ladies with thinning hair may prevent further loss and boost growth with Newbro's Herpicide. The product claims to kill the dandruff germ at the root, enabling roots to shoot up and hair to lengthen. No oil or grease, won’t stain or dye, sample available for 10 cents from The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich. One Dollar Bottles Guaranteed. Special Agent Thomas's Pharmacy.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
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Fairfield Weekly Journal
Des Moines
Sim
Mary
Wilson G, Heaton
Mamilla
Jan
Thoma’s Pharmacy
Trowbridge-Davies Furni
Fairfield Iowa
JE Roth & CO
C. T. Reynold’s Grocery
Occident Flower
C. T. Reynolds
East Side Grocer
Liming
John Demarsh
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