Congress Receives Twenty Annual Interstate Commission Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its twentieth annual report summarizing work under the new rate law, noting no recommendations yet and detailing tariff filings, car shortages, and railway earnings. It highlights increased filings, ongoing supply problems, and expenses across major railroads.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Southwest
trans-Missouri
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Chilin
Uhey
Phe Commission
Hiw
Phe
Chocolate shop lists Plows and Huyler candies for Christmas
A Christmas shipment of Plow's and Huyler's candies arrives at Solt's Chocolate shop. The selection is described as pure and delicious and deemed acceptable for all customers.
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Ust
Plow
Huyler
Solt
Mystic Workers Host Large Card Party
Mystic Workers of the World held a well attended card party at their hall with euchre. Winners included Mrs. Jacob Kohler Mrs. J Fosselman Mrs. J H Bam berger William Merritz Mrs. C Froning and William McLain. Refreshments followed and guests enjoyed the evening.
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Mystic Workers’ Party
Mystic Workers of the World
Jacob Kohler
J. Fosselman
J. H. Bamberger
William Merritz
C. Froning
William McLain
Ladies of the B of L F card party draws large crowd
A large crowd attended yesterday afternoon's card party in the hall over the State bank hosted by the Ladies of the B of L F. Euchre was played and favors were won by Mrs. M. Allen, Mrs. Matthew Ilkey and George Bunker. A light luncheon was served.
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The
B. of L. F
State Bank
M. Allen
Matthew Ilkey
George Bunker
Dance and Card Party by Modern Brotherhood at K of G hall
The Modern Brotherhood of America hosts a dance and card party this evening at the K of G hall in Fry's block. Grand prizes will be awarded for cards. Card play starts at 8:30 sharp with music by Edward Gilbert's orchestra.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of G. Hall
Fry’s Block
Edward Gilbert
After the Christmas Dinner A Cigar Endorsement
H J Moogh praises Wadsworth Brothers Chico cigars as the finishing touch to Christmas dinner. He claims the 6 cent cigar outperforms 10 and 16 cent brands in quality, urging readers to buy a box for smokers at the holiday meal.
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H. J. Moogh
Wadsworth Brothers
Chico
Wisconsin Couple Married Here
Miss Phoebe A. Bump of Albany and CC. S. Franklin of Meansville were married yesterday afternoon by the Rev. C. W. McKaskell at the First Methodist church parsonage.
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Phoebe A. Bump
Albany, Wis
CC. S. Franklin
Meansville
Wis
C. W. McCaskill
First Methodist Church
If I were Santa Claus I would give Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea
A playful ad copy presents Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the perfect gift for children. It emphasizes the product as the greatest medicine in the world and notes a price of 35 cents attributed to Joseph Emmert.
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Santa Claus
Joseph Emmert
Woman seeks a pretty plume for Christmas
A reader suggests a gift idea for Christmas and signs as M Summers from 108 Stephenson Street. The note echoes seasonal wishful thinking and adds a personal contact.
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents a week. Subscriptions are available citywide with home delivery options and convenient payment terms.
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the Daily Journal
Farmers Institute elects officers and hears talks
The Wednesday session drew a large audience as Mrs. Oyler and Mrs. Lenox performed. Rev. C W McCaskill discussed the educational value of farm life, contrasting country and city schools and praising farm work and self reliance. Pettit outlined soil productivity and profits from high yields per acre.
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Farmers’ Institute
Oyler
Lenox
F. S. Lunt
C. W. McCaskill
J. H. Pettit
Urbana
Prall Transfers Real Estate to Hildreth in Iowa Listings
Real estate transfers show E G Prall and Eli J Benetham selling to C F Hildreth. Transactions include South 400 feet of lots S1 and 32, block 2 Lincoln Blvd subdivision for 2000 dollars and other properties in Himes sub division Winneshiek addition and Staver's second sub division. Total sums 1200 to 3000 dollars.
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E.G. Prall
C. F. Hildreth
Lincoln Blvd
B. G. Prall
C. PF. Hildreth
Himes
Winneshiek
BE. J. Prall
Licensed to Marry Frank Witter and Martha Bentin
A Dubuque couple named Frank Witter and Martha Bentin receive license to marry in Dubuque. The notice lists both parties and includes the date placeholder 28.
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Frank Witter
Dubuque
Martha Bentin
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health
A cosmetic ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the supreme beauty and health aid. It claims to keep the body in perfect health with tea or patter and lists a price of 35 cents from Joseph Em mert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Memory and Metempychosis in The Subliminal Mind
Dr. Andrew Wilson summarizes ancient beliefs in metempychosis and the soul’s travel through forms. He explains memory as stored brain impressions that surface via subliminal consciousness, producing false or recalled past life impressions when surroundings trigger delayed neural processing.
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Andrew Wilson
Hand Bags Silk Waist Patterns and Dress Accessories
A catalog of fabrics and accessories including silk waist patterns lace collars dress patterns hose supporters bed spreads rugs and related sewing items. The list emphasizes materials for women’s apparel and home décor with a focus on silk and lace trims.
Antiquity of the glove and the change of key
The article discusses glove origins in Ruth and suggests the Hebrew nangal may render as glove rather than shoe. It cites M. Josephs and Joel Levy on gloving in language, and links spelling shifts in nautical keys to pronunciations influenced by French and Scottish usage.
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Israel
Boaz
M. Josephs
Joel Levy
Germany
William Beck
Keys
Florida
Cays
Barrier Reef
Kay
Shakespeare
Dryden
London Chronicle
Whiteside supervisors raise burial fee and pursue unpaid justice costs
Sterling December 19 The Whiteside county board of supervisors raised the burial of p natupers fee from 15 to 18 and began paying other constable and justice fees. The board noted additional constables and justices in Morrison Fulton Prophetstown and Erie and moved to cover their costs.
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Sterling
Whiteside
Morrison
Fulton
Prophetstown
Erie
Waterman Claims Daughter Cured by Dr King’s Pills
Watertown Ohio resident J. B. Waterman writes that his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, has been seizure free for over two years after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. Also advertised are body cleansers and tonic pills at 25 cents a box from Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Shooting match for fowl at George Hartman farm
A shooting match for chickens turkeys geese and ducks is set for Friday December 21 at the George Hartman farm located one mile east and one mile north of the city. Harpster's offers a fine line of fancy package choice candy.
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George Hartman
Harpster’s
Ford's Jewelry Auction Sale Promises Big Bargains
A lively note from M Summers at 108 Stephenson St urges readers to attend Ford's Jewelry Auction Sale for Christmas gifts. The message touts handsome planes as ideal gifts and promotes early bidding during the holiday event.
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Ford
Merck & O'Brien Market Christmas Meat Display
Notice to the public to inspect Blue Ribbon fat stock meats and fine poultry on display at Merck and O'Brien 124 Chicago Street before purchasing for Christmas dinner. Phone call 263 for details.
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Merck & O’brien
Chicago St
Household Goods and Textiles Catalog Fragments
A fragment listing lace curtains tapestry curtains carpets wrappers carpet sweepers umbrellas pillow tops and cords underwear appears as a partial catalog item. The items indicate domestic textiles and accessories commonly advertised in period catalogs.
Land O Cotton at Grand Opera House Christmas Show
The Christmas day attraction at the Grand Opera House is The Land o Cotton a melodrama by John Crittenden Webb with two performances after noon and night. Prices include matinee children 10c adults 25c and night 26 865 and Ade with box seats 7c.
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Grand Opera House
John Crittenden Webb
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Whiteside Supervisors
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Pattis Ona Kryder
ROYAL
Freeport
Royal Insurance Co
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Sa'ritte Te
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Green House
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Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
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