Towne Discusses American Liberty At Chautauqua
Colum bus Junction reports a full Chautauqua program led by Rev Baird and featured Congressman Charles A Towne of New York speaking on Our Federal Faith Shall We Keep It The talk emphasized American ideals and the nation s duties to preserve liberty and virtue and to resist political corruption The next day offers lectures by Dr Howard Dr Robert McArthur and Hon W S Nolan with bird study by Prof Bailey and the Midland Jubilee Singers
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Columbus Junction
Phil Baird
Baird
Chas. A. Towne
New York State
America
Towne
Washington
Adams
Webster
Clay
Jefferson
United States
Howard
Midland Jubilee Singers
Robert McArthur
W. S. Nolan
Bailey
Mildand
Columbus Junction News
W. R. Lytle
Indiana
J. J. Stapp
Mary
Harry Owen
Longmont
Coloado
Hal. Harrison
Hampton
G. D. Harrison
Robert J. Reaney
Des Moines
Blanche Grimes
Allerton
Iowa
Lola Endsley
J. J. Duncan
Iowa City
Mabel McNulty
Center Junction
Nellie Parsons
F. Sharpe
Monmouth
Iil
Wm. McCormick
Letts
Harriet Reiner
O. H. P. Linn
Charlie McConnell
Ill
Visitors and travelers flood Columbus City for Chautauqua
A long list of visitors arrived in Columbus City and surrounding towns for the Chautauqua event. Names include W. F. Orr from Muscatine, George French from Washington, G. T. Hughes from Cambria Wisconsin, Mary S. Davis and two children from Caron Missouri, and many local arrivals. Attendees travel from Monmouth Illinois, Lone Tree, Burlington, Winfield, and Keota to join relatives and friends during the gathering.
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Columbus City
W. F. Orr
George French
Washington
Chautauqua
G. T. Hughes
Cambria
Wis
Storm Lake
Mary S. Davis
Caron
D. S. J. Lewis
Wyatt Sprague
Monmouth
Ross Murdock
Cedar Rapids
Olive
Harriet Adams
Lone Tree
Lou Merrick
Burlington
John Hoover
B. J. Allen
Wapello
May
Owen Devine
Iowa City
W. A. Cobb
Columbus Junction
Ida Pusey
Winfield
Bailey
Ainsworth
Arch Graham
Keota
Rock Island Frisco Lines Show Record Earnings Growth
The Rock Island Frisco lines released their annual balance sheet for the year ending June 30, reporting net earnings of 28,173,747 dollars, up 4,574,383 from the prior year. Gross earnings reached 93,213,077 dollars, a rise of 10,779,950, driven by higher traffic and increased operating costs. The Rock Island system contributed a major share with 51,237,858 dollars in earnings, up 7,186,349, while expenses totaled 26,689,948 dollars, yielding net earnings of 14,538,910 dollars, up 3,155,599.
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Chicago
Ill
Rock Island-Frisco
Rock Island
Harris Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral services for William Henry Harris will be held tomorrow at 2 PM. The service will be at the late residence on East Sixth Street with Rev. J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church officiating.
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William Henry Harris
East Sixth Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Finding the Most Interesting Chapter in a Book
A Philadelphia Record snippet notes women readers claim to find the best chapter by opening at the edge where pages are worn. Librarians say edge wear marks indicate favored pages, with older circulation making the marks more distinct.
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Philadelphia Record
River traffic rising with St Paul and Sidney passes
The St Paul carried the season’s largest passenger and freight load as it passed through here this afternoon, with the Sidney a day late due to upstream congestion. The David Tipton coal loaded at the wharf en route to Rock Island, and the Columbia ferried about 600 Keithsburg excursionists and returned from Davenport.
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St. Paul
Journal
Sidney
David Tipton
Rock Island
Columbia
Keithsburg
Davenport
United Brethren
Burlington
Cummins Nominated for Governor as Iowa Convention Ends
The Muscatine contingent helped secure Cummins on the gubernatorial ticket with 21 votes, while Morrow was chosen treasurer by acclamation and Byers won attorney general on the first ballot. P. D. Palmer and W. L. Eaton led the railroad commissioner contest as the rest of the slate was named by acclamation.
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Muscatine
Muscatine County
Hayward
Iowa
Morrow
W. W. Morrow
Frank Fightney
Black Hawk
L. B. Whitney
Winneshick
H. W. Byers
Cummins
PD. J. Palmer
Standapafter
W. L. Eaton
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Union
Perkins
Sioux City
National Republican Party
Fairyland Milford Sound Cascade Awe Inspires Sailors
A Four Track News note from Milford Sound recalls clouds clearing over the mountains turning into fairyland. A towering 3,000 foot Lion rock waterfall illusion swayed with wind and vanished as mist while the launch steamed beneath the expected torrent.
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Milford Sound
New Zealand
Lion Rock
Former Muscatine man named Merrill school superintendent
Gilbert J. Roberts formerly of Muscatine and former Jefferson school principal has been elected superintendent of public schools at Merrill Wisconsin. Roberts has taught at Merrill and earned praise for his effectiveness, with friends in Muscatine pleased by his advancement.
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Gilbert J. Roberts
Merrill
Wisconsin
Muscatine
Jefferson
Roberts
Butter as a Food and Health Beliefs
The article argues butter provides energy and fat storage, aids digestion and disease fighting, and should not be limited even for healthy people. It notes butter is a mix of seven fats, praises butter with bread and fruit for digestive issues, and warns pastries and biscuits can harm liver or dyspepsia.
Elizabeth Carter the blue stocking scholar
Elizabeth Carter (1717 1806) was among the original blue stockings. A biographer notes she learned French from a Huguenot minister in Canterbury and received Latin Greek and Hebrew from her father. She taught herself Italian Spanish and German and later learned Portuguese and Arabic, compiling an Arabic dictionary.
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Elizabeth
Ariet
Elizabeth Carter
Canterbury
Andrebrew
Twickenham Villa Passes Through Notables Then Razed
The Twickenham villa after Pope's death belonged to Sir William Stanhope who enlarged it then to Welbore Ellis later Lord Mendip and finally Baroness Howe. She grew weary of pilgrims visiting the site and razed the house, felled trees, and tried to erase memories of its famed former resident.
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Dowe
Pope
Twickenham
William Stanhope
Welbore Ellis
Mendip
Baroness Howe
London
Names and Divorces in Australian Court Cites Names Link
An Australian divorce court judge suggests a subtle link between grand feminine baptismal names and marital happiness. He notes that names like Gladys Gwendolen Ermyntrude appear in cases, while common Mary or Bridget rarely, if ever, come up in his docket.
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Gladys
Gwendolen
Ermyntrude
Mary
Bridget
Little Boy Bitten in Iowa City Mauling
A dog believed to be mad bit Carl Parrott in Iowa City on August 2 as bystanders reported the animal frothing at the mouth. The incident prompted local officials to investigate and advise medical attention for the victim.
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Dog
Carl Par
Iowa City
Carl Parrott
Forest fires under control amid destruction in Michigan towns
Saulte Ste Marie Michigan August 2 fires now under control in surrounding towns Wellsburg about half destroyed Eckerman business district burned for two blocks many homes lost fires still burning but not dangerous Also Ohio fire Mt Vernon August 2 Howard business district wiped out by incendiary fire loss over 25000 with relief supplies sent from nearby areas to aid residents.
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Saulte Ste Marie
Mich
Wellsburg
Eckerman
Ohio
Mt. Vernon, O
Howard
Rabies scare and severed finger in a rural accident
An injured 12 year old boy on the Iowa riverbank receives drastic treatment after a bite, with surgeons removing flesh and cauterizing the wound to prevent hydrophobia. Separately a horse injures Edith Sook chopping off the third finger of her left hand at the second joint in a clean cut.
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Iowa River
Edith Sook
Rived
U S District Attorney Probes Lumber Dealers Trust
San Francisco report says United States District Attorney Robert T. Devlin opened an inquiry into a lumber dealers’ alleged combination. A local grand jury is examining how lumber rates were raised amid claimed discrimination against contractors after a fire. Possible prosecutions loom if facts justify action.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Robert T. Devlin
Grand Jury
Ice Cream Spec Reviewed by Local Dairy Firm
Try ice cream of the C. S. Sanitary Milk company at the Cedar and Third corner. It is made from pasteurized cream.
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C. & S. Sanitary Milk Company
Corner Cedar
Third
Four cents on dead elopers headline in Rock Island
The identity of the couple found dead in bed in Rock Island, Ill., was established as J. Henry Deckard and Mrs. Judiah Steinhardt of Havana. They disappeared together about ten days ago. A motive and murder by self harm appear linked to four cents forming their only capital. Deckard, formerly a Havana police officer, leaves a family.
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Rock Island, Ill
J. Henry Deckard
Judiah Steinhardt
Havana
Ill
Deckard
Boy Injuries Finger In Hatchet Accident At Home
Ralph Wickey son of Mr and Mrs William Wickey of Woodlawn avenue nearly lost a finger while playing at home. While cutting wood with friends a hatchet slipped and struck his finger. Medical help arrived and the wound was dressed.
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Ralph Wickey
William Wickey
Woodlawn Avenue
Ralph
Market Notes from Chicago and Surrounding Areas
Chicago markets report mixed sessions on August 2 with wheat corn oats lard and ribs prices, receipts and futures shown. Live stock lists beef hogs cattle and sheep values along with retail prices for eggs butter and various produce and fuels.
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Chicago
Sheen
James
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Brief
Chicago August 2 butter prices firm creameries 16 20 cents dairies 14 18 percent eggs firm 12 15 cents per dozen reports market activity and pricing across local producers in the Chicago area.
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Chicago
E. Dairies
Chicago Poultry Market Report
Chicarzo August 2 poultry markets show steady trade with turkeys at 12 to 14 cents and chickens at 13 to 15 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Ile
New York Butter and Bag Market Daily Prices
New York butter and eggs hold firm with no change in price. Poultry market shows live birds steady with chickens at 14 cents and turkeys around 11 to 13 cents dressed. St Louis market reports wheat near 70 percent, corn at 48 cents, oats at 31 cents as of August 2.
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H. J. Frenzel
National Board of Trade
Chicagol
Artz
Park
Timothy
New York
St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report for August 2
Peoria market notes corn No 3 at 50 4c with prices in area.
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Peoria
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Trinidad
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