Missionary Caravan From Benton Harbor Tours Ottumwa
A party of four from The Brotherhood of Israel in Benton Harbor Mich travels in ten wagons across the country preaching their doctrine. They sell printed material by donation and do not beg. The group drew sizable afternoon and evening crowds on Thursday before departing Friday morning by touring car for Ottumwa.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Brotherhood of Israel
Salvation Army
Ottumwa
Chautauqua links and local notices in Fairfield
Fairfield daily items note the Smoke The Court Chautauqua Aug 14 to 23 and Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant and Burlington tours. Local society, pension updates, business ads, births deaths and marriages, sales, and a Rock Island magazine launch for employees. Community announcements include eclipse viewing tonight and a Sunday school convention August 4 at Plum Grove.
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Plum Grove School House
Why the Marriage Was a Failure
He courted before marriage and spoke little of his affairs with his wife. He viewed his wife as a cheap housekeeper and failed to praise or compliment her. He believed she had an easy time and found his ideal flawed after marriage. He neglected his appearance and treated his wife as he would not treat another woman. St. Louis Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Dice as divine answer in early religious games
The article notes that craps and dice games began as sacred acts. It claims primitive peoples believed dice throws were gods answering prayers, with no element of chance at the time.
Burlington schedules updated Sunday for Q trains
Burlington announces a new time card effective Sunday July 21 with four westbound and two eastbound trains altered. Westbound No 1 arrives 3 43 pm, No 5 12 35 am, No 7 8 30 am, No 9 12 53 pm. Eastbound No 4 leaves 8 02 two minutes later, No 8 mail 28 minutes later. Interstate fare reductions follow across states, aligning eastern routes to a 2 cent per mile base and cutting western fares to reflect new basing rates.
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Burlington
Missouri River
Western Lines
Arkansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Chicago
Another Victim of the Fourth
Albia Iowa July 22 Edgar Morrison the only son of Mrs Edward Morrison died Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock from lockjaw. On July 4 the boy was wounded in the palm of the hand by a toy pistol. Indications of blood poisoning were seen a few days later and this finally terminated in lockjaw which caused his death.
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Albia
Edgar Morrison
Edward Morrison
Baby poisoned by toadstools fed by boys in Carthage
In Carthage Illinois on July 22 two mischievous boys fed toad stools to the two year old son of Jas Trall. The child soon showed poisoning symptoms and a physician treated him, saving the baby's life through urgent care.
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Carthage
Ill
Jas. Cantrall
Drowned While Fishing Near Ottumwa Dam
Ottumwa Iowa July 22 William W Kight drowned in the Des Moines river while fishing near the dam west of the city his boat capsized in rushing water and the body has not been recovered
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Ottumwa
William W. Kight
Des Moines
Lightning Strikes Ames Men In Sunday Thunder
J. F. Williams and William Maclain were struck by lightning in Ames Iowa on Sunday morning and left unconscious. Both narrowly escaped instant death and survived the shocking event.
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Ames
J. F. Williams
William Maclain
Farmer Almost Poisons Himself Mistaking Liniment for Brandy
Andrew Kephart, a prominent Muscatine County farmer, nearly died after drinking horse liniment laced with strychnine. His wife raced a team to West Liberty to fetch a doctor as he neared death.
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Muscatine
Ill
Andrew Kephart
West Liberty
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Margaret Schaefer
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Margaret Schaefer. Members of the family.
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Margaret Schaefer
Public Sale Near Court House in Fairfield
O A Banta offers a public sale on Saturday July 27 at 1 PM two blocks west of Fairfield courthouse with furniture carpets stoves lamps and various dishes listed. Items include household goods and related wares.
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Court House
Fairfield
A. Banta
For Sale Iowa Dream separator by R H Spence
A for sale notice lists an Iowa Dream separator in good condition from R H Spence. The text also notes that a large New York City typewriting concern operates by two sisters and mentions successful women writing servers in major cities.
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Iowa Dream
R. H. Spence
New York City
Two Sisters
Death of Mr Bennett Bellwood Near Lockridge
Mr Bennett Bellwood was found dead yesterday morning near Lockridge. Authorities suspect apoplexy caused the sudden death. he had been in good health recently. He had lived near Lockridge for fifteen years and was well known in the vicinity. Remains will be taken to Mr Py today for interment.
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Beg
Bennett Bellwood
Lockridge
Ladies Improve Park With New Band Stand Contract
At a Friday meeting of the Ladies' Improvement Association a contract was awarded to W. S. Cook to build a new band stand for the public park. Funds will be raised by upcoming entertainments to cover the project, estimated to cost about $1,000 with completion by September 1.
Woman Shoots Self in Farewell Over Love Affair
Angie Nepper ended her life with a pistol at her side late Saturday night, a single gunshot causing a fatal wound. An unhappy love affair is believed to be the motive, with officials reporting she placed the weapon and pulled the trigger.
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Extra
Angie Nepper
Summer Was Goods at Low Prices Featured at Local Store
Store advertises lawn and batistes at 5¢ per yard, India linens 1-3 to 2¢ per yard, white wash goods 10¢, ladies vests 5¢, men s summer underwear up to 48¢, men s dress shirts 48¢, boys overalls 25¢, and a selection of hats combs hosiery corsets and patterns. Buy your Chautauqua tid here. Dixie Hosiery W B Corsets Peerless Patterns Sold Here.
Piano and Organ Instruction Offered in City
Miss Ruth Pinch offers piano and pipe organ lessons through the College Conservatory of Music. She has three years of study in Chicago under Elmer and W Middelschulte and will accept pupils at Jefferson Street address Cor 3rd.
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Ruth Pinch
College Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Thomas Orcheette
Mr. Mhee
New York Harness Trade Sees Girl Jockey Breaks Ground
A New York harness racing note highlights a girl jockey entering the scene. The oddity of a female rider contrasts with traditional male dominance in the sport, signaling a shift in rural and metropolitan racing circles.
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New Yorkentucky
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