Lilly's Quality Store Sees Night Sale of Waists and Deals
Local shoppers are urged to visit Lilly's Quality Store for sale promotions on dresses and waists with prices slashed to 79 cents for 1 dollar value items. The store announces other bargains on tooth brushes and ladies apparel as well as price inducements for Saturday. Visitor Miss Louise Lounsbury from David City Neb arrives and visits with local hosts at the Grand hotel while Mrs J Warren Alford and son depart for Chicago after visiting Judge and Mrs Jackson.
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Louise Lounsbury
David City, Neb
City
J. G. Dermody
Grand Hotel
J. Warren Alford
Charles Mahin Alford
East Orange
N. J
D. V. Jackson
Chicago
HughesBoom Rally and Sherman Named Chairman at New York Convention
The New York convention adjourned after Bruce's speech with committees appointed and James S. Sherman chosen as permanent chairman. A dispute arose within the Colored Hughes league over selecting Charles Anderson as alternate-at-large, with objections tied to his federal office and Taft support. Sherman delivered a stirring closing address invoking resilience and a coming era of prosperity.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Bruce
Committee On Permanent Organization
James S. Sherman
Colored Hughes League of New York
Richardson
Charles Anderson
Taft
Anderson
J. S. Sherman
San Francisco
Texas
Joe Cannon
Representatives Oppose Aldrich Currency Bill in House Hearing
Four representatives of large commercial interests appeared before the House Committee on Banking and Currency in Washington D C on April 11. They opposed the Aldrich currency bill, arguing it would do no good and could harm the nation’s business.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Banking and Curency
Lilly's Quality Store Shirt Waists Sale Tonight
Lilly's Quality Store advertises a one night sale offering shirt waists priced at 79 cents, from the regular 1 to 1.50 range, urging customers not to miss the opportunity.
Partial List of City Water Extensions Announced
Superintendent Molis of the city waterworks has drafted a partial list of summer water main extensions totaling about three miles. Extensions include Park avenue Fifth street to Washington street Hershey avenue Clinton to Busch street Lucas street from near the cemetery to Logan street and Chapel attachments. Water turned off in about twenty five homes for unpaid bills. restoration requires settling accounts plus a one dollar reactivation fee.
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Molis
City Waterworks
Board of Trustees
Park Avenue
Fifth Street
Washington Street
Hershey Avenue
Clinton
Busch Street
Lucas Street
Cemetery
Logan Street
Chapel
Fourth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Oak Street
Seventh Street
Cypress Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine in ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are offered for free and sales are made through druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Citeney & CO
Toledo
Pruggists
Lilly's Quality Store Sale on Spring Shirt Waists
We will place on sale tonight a lot of shirt waists priced at 79c to 1.50. This is your chance to buy a beautiful waist at a big reduction. Lilly's The Quality Store.
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Lilly
Lilly’s
Lilly's
Taft Wins One Delegate in Wisconsin Delegation
Milwaukee April 11 The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican national convention will stand La Follette 25 Taft 1. La Follette headquarters reported that complete returns from the tenth district give Walter Alexander Taft delegate a majority of about a thousand.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Tenth
Walter Alexander
Return of East Hill resident from Iowa City hospital
Frank C. Douglas of East Hill has returned from an Iowa City hospital where he received treatment for an injured arm. He consulted Dr. Poore of Cedar Rapids and will continue treatment. Amputation was once considered but has not been required so far.
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Frank C. Douglas
East Hill
Iowa City
Poore
Cedar Rapids
Deer Head Presented to Weed Park Club House
Dr E H King presented to the Week Park club house a fine mountain deer's head taken in the Black Hills about eleven years ago. It was mounted and placed in the rooms where it greatly improves the appearance.
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Black Hill Deer
Weed Park Club
E. H. King
Week Park Club
Black Hills
All Steel Cruiser Launched at Kiel Yard
The armored cruiser Bluecher was launched today at the imperial navy yard in Kiel in the presence of Prince Henry of Prussia and many high officials. The steel warship displaces 15,000 tons and costs about 6.9 million dollars.
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Kiel
Germany
McFarland-Britt 20 Round Fight Set in San Francisco
San Francisco braces for a highly anticipated twenty round bout between Packy McFarland and Jim Britt. McFarland opens as favorite with betting at 10 to 9, but Chicago commissions pushed to 10 to 8 before funds from Britt supporters claimed the price. Britt’s backers believe his improved form and ring generalship can overcome McFarland’s youth and strength. both fighters express confidence in a decisive victory with Britt predicting a knockout within ten rounds.
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San Francisco
Packy McFarland
Jimmie Britt
America
McFarland
Chicago
Britt
Albert Thomas Made Regimental Officer
Colonel F W Bishop announces changes to the regimental staff of the 54th. Albert Thomas of this city is appointed battalion quartermaster with rank of first lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Brown of Burlington being promoted to Battalion adjutant. Lieutenant Leo Moore of Fairfield transfers from Major Holsteen to Major Lucas battalions.
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F. W. Bishop
Albert Thomas
Brown
Burlington
Leo Moore
Fairfield
Holsteen
Lucas
President Roosevelt Eyes Four Battleships Message
The president may send a special message urging Congress to authorize four battleships during the current session. White House officials say no formal message is being prepared yet but a final decision on timing remains unresolved.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Lawrence To Moscow Chapter on Primary Law Explained
County Auditor A S Lawrence left for Moscow this afternoon to address the republican township caucus. He will explain the new primary law and its many intricate phases.
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A. S. Lawrence
Moscow
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promoted for Spring Vitality
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills to prevent spring weakness. It claims the medicine boosts red blood cells, improves digestion, and fortifies against germs, with a price of 50 cents per box and availability at Buffalo based Dr A W Chase Medicine Co and A W Morgan Druggist.
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A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
M. D
A. W. Morgan
Mills Here Tuesday Plans for New Jail
Architect Mills will be in Muscatine Tuesday morning to confer with the board of supervisors on the plans for the new jail and heating plant. The board will present its ideas to assist Mills in drafting the plans, with work expected to begin in about one to six weeks.
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Detroit
Board of Supervisors
Mills
Muscatine
A. S. Lawrence
Buck Len's Arnica Salve Adverts The Havercamp Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Buck Len's Arnica Salve claiming it heals burns by steam and scorched skin and even piles and sores. The ad notes a 25 cent price and places Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Widows Get More Pension For Veterans Relief Bills
A house bill introduced by Loudenslager NJ proposes a blanket pension of 14 dollars monthly for widows of officers or enlisted men who died from wounds or service related injuries in Indian wars Mexican War Civil War. If marriage occurred after service, pension is 12 dollars monthly.
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Washington
Loudenslager
New Jersey
Committee On Pensions
Army
Navy
Mexico
Child to Mother Custody Awarded in Six Month Appointmen
Judge D. W. Jackson granted custody of Nora M. and John Schultz’s eighteen month old child to the mother for six months. Mrs. Schultz alleged denial of access by Kate Martin, at whose home the child was kept, following a prior divorce case in which the father, John Schultz, was awarded custody. C. A. W. Kent defended for Mrs. Schultz.
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D. W. Jackson
Nora M
John Schultz
Cheese Man Sued For Writ Of Attachment
George Shields sues Alfred Linder to recover $135 in back rent and to enforce a landlord's lien on stock left by the West Second street cheese man who departed the city weeks ago. H. D. Horst represents the plaintiff.
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George Shields
Alfred Linder
West Second Street
Shields
H. D. Horst
Teddy Bears and Woodlawn Stars dispute game result
A fair grounds baseball game between the Teddy Bears and the Woodlawn Stars ended without a decisive winner as both teams claimed victory. No final score or official decision is provided.
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Woodlawn
Fairgrounds
Teddy Bears
Woodlawn Stars
Treaties Signed Between United States and Great Britain
Secretary Root and Ambassador Brice signed two treaties between the United States and Great Britain. One sets up a commission to determine the U S Canada boundary. The other governs fishing in the Great Lakes and adjacent streams with a fishery commission to handle related questions.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Brice
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Great Lakes
Triggs Weds Ada Cox Former Pupil Now Bride
Chicago April 11. Professor Oscar Lovell Triggs, recently divorced, has wed Ada Beal Cox of Canton Ohio, a former pupil who studied literature and sociology under him at the University of Chicago. The ceremony occurred in Watsonville California, performed by his aged Methodist clergyman father.
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Ada Cox
Chicago
Oscar Lovell Triggs
Triggs
University of Chicago
Ada Beal Cox
Canton
Watsonville
Cal
Mather Urges Justice for Roads in Rail Policy Plea
Chicago April 11 Robert Mather president of Rock Island Co warned against extreme railroad legislation as a cheap appeal in the national campaign at the Traffic club of Pittsburg dinner. He urged a strong voice to champion the railroads and thanked supporters returning from the East for their views.
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Robert Mather
Chicago
Ill
Rock Island Company
Traffic Club
Pittsburg
Mather
Scheme Discovered Smuggling Chinese Into U S at Detroit
The Free Press reports a bitter rivalry among three Canadian papers over an illegal scheme to bring Orientals into the United States through Detroit. It says as many as twenty five Chinese were smuggled nightly, with several fortunes made during the past two years.
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Detroit
Mich
The
Free Press
United States
Young Girl Assaulted in Ottumwa on April 11
Ottumwa Iowa reports twelve year old Hattie Hall daughter of W H Hall a mechanic was assaulted by an unknown white man late yesterday evening. She was grabbed but scared away by her companions. No arrests have been made yet.
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Ottumwa
Hattie Hall
W. H. Hall
Rector Kills Self in Albany Study
Albany April 1 Rev Joseph Graham aged 45 rector of the Roman Catholic church of the blessed sacrament shot himself in his study. He was regarded as a brilliant figure in the Albany diocese. Poor health and despondency are believed to have caused the tragedy.
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Albany
N. Y
Joseph Graham
Two Boys Die In Dugout Cave-In Near Waveland
Chicago youths Carl Hedfeldt and Earl Gustavson aged 11 suffocated when a dugout they were playing in collapsed on Sheridan Road near Waveland Avenue. Fire department crews recovered the bodies after the accident late yesterday.
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Chicago
Ill
Carl Hedfeldt
Earl Gustavson
Sheridan Road
Waveland Avenue
Minister Wu Aims to Shape China’s Future in Washington
Washington Bureau reports Minister Wu has changed, pressed by new duties in diplomacy. Wu’s role grows amid Japan’s influence and Russo-Japanese war aftermath, as China seeks to preserve territorial integrity and push for modernization. Western diplomats weigh Wu’s leverage and risks of a rising China altering regional power.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Minister Wu
Peking
Japan
China
Chifa
Tokio
United States
Far East
Ladies Aid Society Plans Social Tea and Committees
The Ladies' Aid of First Presbyterian church met and appointed standing committees for the term. An April 17 gathering will be hosted by Mesdames Madden Stein Will Ellman Ludlow and Wells. A lead a hand social tea is set for May 1. Committees include Fancy Work Townsley Beach Wigim. Apron Ellman Butler Will. House Legler. Floral Ludlow Johnson. Sick Purdun Ellis McDermid.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
H. C. Madden
S. G. Stein
J. W. Will
George Ellman
B. C. Ludlow
G. M. Wells
H. C Madden
G. Townsley
Fred Beach
A. Wigim
John Butler
J. Will
J. J. Legler
Walter Johnson
C. F. Purdun
J. Ellis
D. S. McDermid
Westminster Guild to Host Chinese Social at First Presbyterian
The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian church will stage a Chinese social on Tuesday evening April 21. The event promises to be one of the most unique affairs of the winter, with church rooms prepared to reflect Chinese themes and hospitality.
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Westminster Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Evening social of the guild planned with committees
The guild prepares a decorated evening with Chinese lanterns and oriental designs. A short study will precede the social, and the program includes a committee roster: Program committee Fred Beach, Miss Gertrude Rogers, Miss Edna Giesler. Invitation committee Miss Gertrude Legler, Miss Nellie Reuling.
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Tively
Fred Fred Beach
Gertrude Rogers
Edna Giesler
Gertrude Legler
Nellie Reuling
Kensington Club Entertained at Mrs Giesler's Home
Members of the C B Kensington club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs Fred Giesler on West Seventh street. A brief musical program featured Hazel Keath and Mrs T Ellinwood while Mrs John Niebling read excerpts. Proceeds from a forthcoming all day sewing will benefit the orphan's home in Council Bluffs.
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C. B. Kensington Club
Fred Giesler
West Seventh Street
Hazel Keath
T. Ellinwood
John Niebling
Council Bluffs
Farther Lights Society to Meet at Mrs Schmidt Home
The Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Schmidt on West Third Street Wednesday evening. All members are urged to be present.
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Farther Lights Society
The
First Baptist Church
Fred Schmidt
West Third Street
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meeting Announced
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club will meet next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Will Banker of 304 East Second street. All members are requested to be present.
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Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Will Banker
East Second Street
Electa Chapter to Meet at Masonite Hall Monday
Electa Chapter will hold its regular meeting at the Masonite hall on Monday evening April 13.
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Electa Chapter
Masonite
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Monogram
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Helen
Hughes
Frank Douglas
Metzger
Harry Metzger
M’farland
Frisco
Packey
Packie Me
Farland
Lawrence
County Auditor
Cheese Man
Dr. Lyon
Gyor
U.S
G. B
Rector
Self
Elijah
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
Iits Exact
DR. Pentzer
East 2Nd Street
J. L. Davis
Davis & Lee
West Front St
J. A. Bond
Prop
Theo
Wieter
Stewart Road
Hershey Ave
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