Recommendation for Des Moines Bridge Over Lagoon
Aldermen may approve a concrete bridge over the lagoon in Pettibone Park and award the contract to the Des Moines Bridge Company after a committee review. The board of public works favors a modern concrete structure to enhance park appearance and plans a further report before tonight’s council meeting.
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Bridge Committee
The
Common Council
Pettibone Park
Des Moines Bridge Company
Board of Public Works
Des Moines Company
Railroaders Advise Against Uniform Two Cent Mile Fare
Local railroad men condemn a Chicago rumor that both workers and the public may face a universal two cent per mile fare. The meeting also weighed ending half rates for employees traveling on non-employer lines. The tone criticizes misinterpretation of scripture texts in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pie or No Pie Vital Question Faces Departments
Washington dispatch reports a pivotal food decision pending signatures from Secretaries Wilson Straus and Cortelyou on benzoate of soda in pies. The ruling could save pie or spell its ruin, with officials silent on the outcome as days or hours remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Straus
Department of Agriculture
Pure Food Board
Pie
Winona Wedding Ties Henry Miller and Ella McCarthy
Mrs. Kaeppler of this city attended the Winona wedding of Henry C. Miller and Ella D. McCarthy. The ceremony was at the bride's mother's home in the City hotel with green and white decor. Helen Trippe served as ring bearer and the couple planned a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee before settling at 2 East Sanborn Street in Winona.
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Kaeppler
Winona
Henry C. Miller
Ella D. McCarthy
Helen Trippe
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sanborn Street
Marriage of Miss Cummings and Mr Carl Gilbert
Miss Loretta Cummings and Mr Carl Gilbert wed at the bride’s home on June 14 with Rev Dean White presiding. Attendants included Effie Cummings as maid of honor and Florence Gilbert, Bertha Hickisch as bridesmaids. The couple will reside in Madison after a month of travel.
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Loretta Cummings
Carl Gilbert
Dean White
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Effie Cummings
Florence Gilbert
Madison
Bertha Hickisch
G. B. Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Miss Hickisch
David Sleighton
J. E. Cummings
Highmore
S. D
Grace Cummings
Cedar Rapids
Gilbert
Points East
Effie Byrne
Frances and
Katherine Hayes
Bertha Gunn
Lillian Hosly
Wrappers Cost More After July First Change
After July first stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers rise four cents per thousand due to a contract change. The text notes a paper price increase under the federal contract. It mentions commencement exercises and reading of prize letters, ending with a reflection on readers.
Albatross Transport Blocked by Low Water at Dubuque
The Albatross transport ship, recently completed at Dubuque, cannot depart the docks until water rises. It is too large to pass the canal and must wait for higher water to maneuver the rapids, even though it travels under its own steam.
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Dubuque
Prosperity Sparks Widespread Discontent Among Neighbors
Many residents express resentment toward others' success as surveys show growing unease with wealth gaps. Community leaders urge empathy and inclusive policies to ease tensions and foster cooperation.
Marriage of Helen Casper and Clarence Elstad
Friends were surprised to learn of the marriage of Miss Helen Casper and Clarence Elstad on April 4. Both are well known in the city. he is a clerk at Nels Thompson's, she a cashier at Paulsen’s. They will live at 712 Cameron Avenue after July 4.
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Helen Casper
Clarence Elstad
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Dunn At North Seventh
Last night about fifty friends gathered on North Seventh Street to surprise Mrs. P. E. Dunn. Prizes were awarded to Miss Mary Casey and Mr. Dunn with consolation prizes to Mrs. Ferris and Mr. Hanson. The hostess received an electric lamp and an embroidered table spread amid flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Dunn
North Seventh Street
Mary Casey
Dunn
Ferris
Hanson
Miss Pauline Wiezinski to Wed Charles La Grange Seattle June 24
Miss Pauline Wiezinski of this city will marry Charles Frederick La Grange of Salem Oregon on June 24 in Seattle. After a Pacific coast tour the couple will reside in Everett Washington.
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Pauline Wiezinski
Charles Frederick la Grange
Salem
Ore
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Dinner at the Stoddard Farewell for Mrs Withee
Mrs Louise Withee hosted a dinner at the Stoddard on Wednesday evening for her family and invited guests. The event served as a farewell before her departure for Europe.
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Stoddard
Louise Withee
Junior league members praised for youth work at English Lutheran
Miss Tessie Jackman entertained the Junior league of the English Lutheran church last week. Miss Hogard leads the league and is doing excellent work among the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Jackman
English Lutheran Church
Miss Hogard
Coming and Going
Ada Rose of Denver visits her aunt Mrs. Anna Legler. Mrs. Fred B. Smith leaves for Lake Okoboji for summer. Tessa Hickish returns home after teaching in West Bend. Bessie Simpson and Ethel Burnham return from the state university for vacation. J L Parchman of Black River Falls visits O R Parchman family. Mrs. David Harley and Mrs. Eliza beth Mulford of Minneapolis attend high school graduation.
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Ada Rose
Denver
Colo
Anna Legler
Fred B. Smith
Lake Okobojia
Tessa Hickish
West Bend
Wis
Bessie Simpson
Ethel Burnham
State University
J. L. Parchman
Black River Falls
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Bengal
Sweet Home Soap
Chapel Brand
Ardines
Heinz
Salmon—Booth
Catsup
Remont
Santa Clara
van Camp
By Janette
Curtice Bros
Des Moines
Crete
J. C. Welliver
Langdon-Boyd Packing CO
U. S
Miss Cummings
Panama
la Crosse
Belis
S. Fourth Street
Ymnener Bremmigyg Lacrosse
C& J. Michel Brewing CO
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