Mission Work to Open Cuban Posts Promoted by Friends
Rev. Z. L. Martin returned from Cuba to urge Friends' church mission openings on the island. He described Cuba near Our door, its development limits under Spanish rule, and the need for American Christian aid to spread the gospel alongside trade. He cited 77 percent illiteracy and high illegitimacy among Cuban children, urging immediate missionary action.
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Friends’ Church
Z. L. Martin
Cuba
United States
Martin
Church of Friends
Miller
Friends
Mexico
Jamacia
Baker
Extreme !Netrest
Spain
Havana
Havana Harbor
Maine
Fortesses
America
Mr. Martin
K P Grand Lodge attendance and town notes from Columbus Junction
H T Jones and wife Mrs D H Rafenburg and Ira Carr traveled to Waterloo as delegates and visitors to the K P Grand Lodge. Ed Rowhouser family depart for Colorado for two months. Presbyterians plan an ice cream festival in the normal park tonight. The old amphitheatre at the fair ground is being removed and a new one will seat about 3000. Fair preparations dominate with 7090 in premiums and 2500 in speed awards.
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H. T. Jones
D. H. Rafenburg
Ira Carr
Waterloo
K. P Grand Lodge
Jones
Muscatine
Ed Rowhouser
Colorado
T. S. Pool
Wapello
R. J. Reaney
South Hill
Heine
Iowa Central Railway Announces Low Round Trip Fares
Iowa Central Railway offers reduced round trip tickets for various Iowa meetings and gatherings. Events include the Biennial Saengerfest of the Northwest in Burlington August 9 to 12, the I O G T Summer Assembly in Humbolt August 11, the Mississippi Valley Spiritualist Association Camp Meeting in Clinton July 25 to August 26, the Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly in Iowa Falls July 24 to Aug 7, and the Iowa State Camp Meeting in Clear Lake July 17 to August 19. One and one third fare certificates apply for most trips.
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Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Burlington
Northwest
Humbolt
O.G. T
Grand Lodge
Clinton
Mississippi Valley Spiritualist Association
Iowa Falls
Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly
Clear Lake
Clear Lake Pamphlet Promotes Iowa Resort Appeal
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central issues a pamphlet titled Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Oaks. It highlights Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sections on sailing and bathing, the Oaks hotel, and how to reach the area. Half tone engravings accompany text, including a Toboggan Slide view, Bath House, and water scenes.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Cental
Oaks
Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry
Marshalltown
State Firemen's Convention Opens in Auburn
Firemen from all sections of New York State gather in Auburn for the opening of the State Firemen's convention which runs through August 9. About 100 fire companies attend and will march in the parade on the last day. Practical demonstrations of fire apparatus highlight the program.
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Auburn
N. Y
New York State
Nickel Plate Rail Offers Easy Eastbound Connections
The Nickel Plate Road advertises connections at Buffalo with eastern lines and at Brocton for Chautauqua lake points on trains Nos. 4 and 6. The service promises early morning and early evening arrival at Chautauqua lake, plus up-to-date drawing rooms and sleeping cars on all trains. Club meals range from 35 cents to one dollar on dining cars with no excess fare. Contact Mr J Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams street Chicago No 22.
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Brocton
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Stockholders Plot to Recoup Losses at Republic Loan and Savings
New York stockholders meeting at 32 Broadway seeks removal of partisan receivers over the Republic Loan and Savings Association assets valued over a million dollars. They aim to reorganize and pursue voluntary liquidation to pay 100 cents on the dollar, asserting the association remains solvent and controlled by church members and teachers.
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New York
Republic Loan and Savings Association
Broadway
Kilburn
Supreme Court
New York City
Special summer travel by Nickel Plate trains from Chicago
The Nickel Plate Road offers daily express trains with No. 4 departing Chicago at 2 30 p m a favorite to Niagara Falls St Lawrence river Thousand Islands Adirondack Catskill mountains and Canadian points plus Rochester Syracuse Rome Utica and all Mohawk valley and northern eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey points including Chim New York Hi mra Binghamton Scranton Wilkes Barre and Chautauqua lake Also for dining cars with meals 35 cents to one dollar No excess fare Rates are the lowest Contact nearest agent or General Agent J Y Calahan 111 Adams Street Chicago
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Chicago
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Seracuse
Rome
Utica
Genessee
Mohawk
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Himira
Binghampton
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Michigan Retail Clerks Organize at Alpena Convention
The first annual Michigan Retail Clerks' Association convention opens in Alpena with over 5,000 visitors attending. Advocates include shorter hours and increased pay, with city expenses covering entertainment.
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Michigan
Alpena Alpena
Mich
Michigan Retail Clerks’ Association
Cheap Colorado Excursions from Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursions on July 9 July 17 and August 1 1900 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets valid to return until October 31 1300. Contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
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Colorado
Iowa Central Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Towa
Shooting Contest Closes in Paris
Paris on August 7 closes the international shooting contests with a follow up special contest for prize winners. The special event offers prizes totaling 203 600 francs and the prize schedule has not yet been released.
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Paris
Iowa Central Railway Promotes Home Seekers Route
The Iowa Central Railway sells tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to western northern southern and southeastern points with a round trip fare of one fare plus two dollars. The route includes Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries to Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ancient Order of Pyramids Meet Kansas City
Kansas City August 7 The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of Pyramids a fraternal insurance order founded here two years ago met here today The order has grown and is now represented in twelve Western States
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Kansas City
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of Pyramids
After a fellow has lost sleep a night seems only an hour long
A man who has endured sleep deprivation finds that a night passes quickly once he finally rests, illustrating the toll of sleeplessness on perception and endurance.
Farm and Markets report melon crop says all right
Local notes show vegetables plentiful and beans and peas scarce while melons begin to come on. Shipping from Muscatine and Fruitland increases as markets see mixed sentiment about melon taste. Hog prices hold at 4.85, and spring chickens rise, with dry Kansas conditions blamed for corn losses and widespread market variability.
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Muscatine
South Muscatine
Kansas
Sterling
Newton
Muscatine Markets Flour and Produce Prices August 7 1900
Muscatine Iowa lists current commodity prices for flour mill stuffs hay fruit and vegetables. Flour types priced per sack oats corn and rye quotes shown with shipper and buyer figures and per bushel or per pound rates for produce such as Lima beans plums tomatoes potatoes cabbage and cucumbers. Several units and prices reflect local market rates for 1900.
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch From H J Toher Co
H J Toher Co reports opening high low and closing quotations on the Chicago board for wheat corn oats lard ribs and livestock. Hogs receipts and price ranges are noted with futures like Kansas City and Omaha comparisons. Liverpool wheat and corn show slight advances from Friday's close.
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Chicago Board Today
Kansas City
Omaha
Liverpool
One Fare to Cedar Rapids Tourney
The Iowa Firemen's Annual Tournament in Cedar Rapids August 7 to 10 offers one fare round trips from all points in Iowa on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. For full particulars contact your nearest agent.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Firemen
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Arian Railway
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Blue Valley Mfg. Co
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Iowa State Meetings
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Homeseekers
Farmer and City Reader
Muscatine Markets
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