Barber Charles Kirk Burned to Death in Gas Lamp Accident
Charles Kirk a barber in Lockridge died after a gasoline lamp exploded and his clothing caught fire. Witnesses said he pressed the lamp to boost pressure causing the blast. helpers freed him but his burns were fatal within hours. He left a wife and two young sons. services were held Monday afternoon.
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Exton
Charles Kirk
Bridge
Kiirk
Kirk
Frank Peterson
M. Mickey
Floris
Iowa
Lockridge
Cure of Nervous Debility Reported by Local Patient
Heber Zacharias of Edgerton Wis recounts a 1908 treatment by Dr Shallenberger the Chicago specialist who visits Janesville monthly. He claims complete cure of nervous debility and general nerve weakness and urges others with similar suffering to seek the doctor.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
Janesville
Heber Zacharias
Edgerton
Wis
City council splits with Iowa Engineering over contract terms
Two city council special meetings last week ended in a permanent break with the Iowa Engineering Company over contract terms for sanitary sewer plans. Although price was agreed, non monetary terms caused the rift, risking delays in next spring’s construction and opening the door to another firm. Nearby social notes mention local visits and sales, and an advertisement touts Kodol as a digestive aid with a money back guarantee.
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Iowa Engineering Company
Short Course Boosts Field Work And New Cure Claims
A. R. Leffler to lead expanded field work for a regional short course with six days deemed more practical than Ames offerings. Contests for youths ages 10 to 18 include plant growth and local history with prizes. notices set December 6 deadline. New York reports Dr. Alexander Lambert touting a cure for liquor and drug habits via a published formula, tested in Bellevue psych ward with dramatic patient recoveries and cautions on medical supervision.
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A. R. Leffler
Leffler
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Ames
New York
Alexander Lambert
Roosevelt
Sermon by Rev Montgomery Impresses Fairfield Congregation
Rev Montgomery opened his Fairfield sermon at the Presbyterian church last Sunday to a large audience. He framed his call as providential and urged unity and helpful fellowship, stressing Paul's focus on Christ and the gospel as the supreme life work. He urged young people to pursue a noble purpose and live by deeds that reflect Christ.
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Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
God
Jesus Christ
Paul
Good Cough Remedy Endorsed by Kentucky Mother
Mrs Flora Despain of Boyd Kentucky praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for coughs colds and croup in both children and adults. The advertisement notes it contains no chloroform or opium and may be given to a child as confidently as to an adult and lists J W Jericho Co as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Flora Despain
Boyd
J. W. Jericho & Co
Singers store sewing machines and stocking darners ad
See Jim Hughes for sewing machines and stocking darners. Singers store. No. 111 W. Broadway. 134
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Jim Hughes
Singers Store
W. Broadway
Special Teachers Examination Set For November 23 24 1909
Due to teacher scarcity a special examination will be held at the court house on Tuesday and Wednesday November 23 and 24 1909. All persons seeking certificates must present themselves for examination at that time. BESSIE B BUCHANAN County Superintendent.
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Bessie B. Buchanan
Miss Buchanan
Court House
Perons
Why Children Fidget and How to Curb It
The piece argues that children fidget due to insufficient proper play or engagement. It claims adults should redirect attention to stimulating activities to use the nerve centers, satisfying growing need and stopping the fidget.
Joy of Aspiration and the Meaning of Happiness
A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson on happiness through beginnings and aspirations. It asserts that joy is an ongoing pursuit, a steady possession like an estate, yielding continual pleasure as one builds inner wealth.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
On Killing Snakes and Human Responsibility
The piece argues that snakes ejecting poison is not a justification for their indiscriminate extinction. It notes snakes lack choice in defense and act by instinct as provided by the Lord, challenging human elimination as a response.
Not Finished, Americans Acknowledged by Europeans
European observers complain Americans are unfinished yet. The speaker asserts pride in American progress and confidence that Yankees will persist in their distinctive achievements worldwide.
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Ickridge
Ter
Rible
Council
Iowa Company
Lowa
Chase
Walnut Township
Fred Graber
Bert Montgomery
Arthur Kyle
S. A. Gelski
Polly Drish
City
Henry Oliver
J. Frank Crish
Joe Kurtz
J. S. Kurtz
Frank 5S
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Schaffner le Marz Ie
Ously
Lambert
Chinatown
Bellevue
Dr. Lambert
Rev. Montgomery
Christ
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