Parsons College Class Day and Graduation Recap
Parsons College observed Class Day Exercises at the Grand Opera House with a re-enactment of Merchant of Venice, a vocal solo by Wm. McCoy, and class pictures. Dr. Parsons presented a life-size oil portrait of his father and brother, and diplomas were conferred across several fields. An Alumni Banquet followed with toasts and greetings to Yale.
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Wm. McCoy
Os5
Library Hall
Fred R. Hinkle
Frank C. Raney
Leslie D. Harper
Ralph Huston
Presbyterian Church
Parsons
Clara Hinkle
Helen Alice Bean
Fairfield
Clara Belles
Pacific
Israel
Anna Donnelly
Bonaparte
Violette May Flower
Father Marquette
Rigoletto
Liszt
Florence L. Avery
George Woodward Gearhart
Batavia—“Bismarck
Ansel Ernest Nutting
Milo
Elijah
Mendelssohn
Hinkle
Lewis B. Parsons
Col
Chas. Parsons
St. Louis
Willis Craig
Chicago
Geo. P. Parsons
Watervliet
Michigan
Dr. Parsons
Martha Frances Black
Clark Hays Lauder
Jessie Fye Manatrey
Katherine Julia Tappert
Harold Stephen Greenleaf
Claire Ethel Mitchell
Jessie Mozelle Shelby
M. S
Charles Ricksher
Ellen C. Alexander
Clara Dell Hinkle
Parsons College
General Parsons
Yale
Edith Smock
Corawall
Marriage of George McClelland and Lulu West
At the bride’s parents home in West-McClelland eight o'clock Wednesday evening May 31, George McClelland of Chicago wed Miss Lulu West with Rev. W. H. Dillon officiating. The couple will reside in Chicago after a reception style supper and best wishes from friends.
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Chicago
Electric Bitters Restores Cher okee Man's Kidney Health
C F Collier of Cher okee Indiana suffered severe kidney disease and backache. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and urges others with weak kidneys liver or stomach to try the tonic. Guaranteed by Frank S Shriner druggist at 50 cents. June.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Frank S. Shriner
Iowa Falls Negro Earns University Honors in Law
William L. Ricks of Iowa Falls graduated from the University of Minnesota law department after earlier earning a classical degree. He funded his studies by working at the printer's case and refused an instructor offer at Tuskegee to finish his law program. He aspires to further study at Harvard or Yale and to work in specialized law. His self made success is noted as he had no financial assistance.
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William L. Ricks
Iowa Falls
College of Law
University of Minnesota
T. C. Ricks
Minneapolis
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Harvard
Yale
Prisoner Sarah Kuhn Dies by Lye Poisoning in Anamosa
Anamosa June 5 Sarah Kuhn life convict at the state penitentiary died at 7 this morning of lye poisoning after taking capsules about seventeen days ago In a final letter she expressed love for family and asked $30 be given to Bessie Smith of Des Moines Her body will be taken to What Cheer for burial Kuhn who murdered her husband Charles Kuhn a cripple in Keokuk county was sentenced to life in 1901 after arsenic poisoning death in 1900 The legislature had refused a pardon leaving her to endure the despair of life behind bars.
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Anamosa
Sarah Kuhn
State Penitentiary
Bessie Smith
Des Moines
Cheer
Board of Control
Saeed
Cuban Diarrhoea Remedy Credited By Soldier’s Wife
A Houston, Texas woman testifies Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of Cuban diarrhoea brought home from Cuba after failing several doctors. One bottle proved effective. neighbors corroborate. Advertises sale by Frank S Shriner. June. A mother and son joke about a cent contribution after church.
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U. S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Frank S. Shriner
Bucklen’s Amica Salve touted for sores and eyes
Local ad claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve cures cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. D L Gregory of Hope Texas reports quick relief and OK for sore eyes. Available for 25 cents at Frank S Shriner’s drug store. June.
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Bucklen
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Frank S. Shriner
Post Office Clerks Hold Annual Iowa Convention in Ottumwa
The Iowa State Association of Post Office Clerks met in Ottumwa last week for its annual convention. Delegates were hosted at the Ballingall hotel banquet.
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Iowa State Association of Post Office Clerks
Ottumwa
Ballingall Hotel
Little Money Novelty Store Ad Waits Your Interest
An old time ad highlights a novelty store offering screen doors window screens nails hinges wire staples bolts carpenter tools and garden tools promising value and urge to view items.
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National Biscuit Company
Graham
Tree Sure
Lises of
Adualtasterville
the Lord
Jerus
Mr. Huston
Joseph T. Daniels
Olivet College
Olivet
Bouillon
C. J. Fulton
Frank M. Fuller
Keokuk
Iowa
Fuller
W. H. Kearns
Beatrice, Neb
Charles Carter
Corydon
H. G. Behoteguy
Wooster
Ohio
Margaret Kyle
New York City
M. Frances Black
J. M. Galvin
Council Bluffs
Castoria
Hatfords
the Novelty Store
T. Thompson
Ft, Madison
Columbia
Mississippi River
Penitentiary
Bevering’s
Montgomery’s
Carmichael’s
Kellogg’s
Ladies’ Improvement Ass'n
Honest Bob
Will
Wilkes
A. C. Wisecarver
J. P. Raynard
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