Aviator Beachey Delights Wilton Fair Crowd
Wilton Indiana August 15 1913 large crowd attends Muscatine day at the Wilton Fair the aviation flights by Hiller Beachey soar to 2000 feet in two exhibitions drawing the crowd into a packed grandstand. Harness racing provides excitement though some heats face injuries. Officials call the fair the most successful yet with improved exhibits and a busy concluding race program. Local No 225 horse-shoe shops plan a holiday closure and a picnic with members and families.
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Wilton
Muscatine
Wilton Fair
Hiller Beachey
Birdman
Wilton Fair Association
Hart
Brow
Hal
F. P. Butterfield
DeWitt
Iowa
Andv
Washington Assembly Attendance Prompts Chautauqua Hope
Washington Ja Aug 15 Attendance at the chautauqua session drew large crowds with events led by Mrs LaSalle Corbett Pickett widow of a Confederate general and Ewing's Zouave band. Other programs included Opie Reed and various clubs and kindergarten activities. Two men identified as A E Kissinger and H Burton cashed two worthless checks totaling 50 dollars, using a local businesswoman to verify one. they fled toward Burlington after registering as Burgess and Burton at a local hotel.
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Washington, Ja
Washington
LaSalle Corbett Pickett
Ewing
Opie Reed
Tollowing
Prof
MacEachron
Dr. Wishart
John Mark
Greer
Latchem
Deindergarten
Alberson
Noyes
Voalker
Paas
Afker Agape
A. E. Kissinger
H. Burton
Davenport
First National Bank of
A. E. Burgess
Burlington
Casey
Milt
Dunkards
South Seventh Avenue
Roy Kayes
George Stewart Farm
Clyde Warners
Tip" Warner
Clyde 3
Werland
Wyo
Durant Farm Festival Planned with Talks and Music
Durant hosts a Farm Festival on Saturday August 30 featuring County Crop Advisor K A Kirkpatrick delivering principal lectures. The program includes music by Christensen band, dancing, acrobatics, a baseball game, and diversified events. antici pated crowds extend beyond Durant.
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Durant
K. A.irkpatrick
Christensen
Fountain of Youth Brownatone Hair Dye Ad
Bold ad touts Brownatone hair dye as a quick non dye with lasting color and no strong chemicals. It offers two shade options golden or medium brown and dark brown or black, marketed by Kenton Pharmacal Co. and Henderson Drug Co. with direct mail orders from Covington Kentucky.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike Street
Covington
Large Peach Crop Expected Here Soon
A report from local growers and surrounding farmers notes a large peach harvest this season. The crop is ripening under hot sun and freestone and clingstone varieties dominate the local market, with home grown fruit projected to appear soon despite shipments from Texas and Michigan. Local dealers anticipate a strong supply as trees yield a plentiful crop.
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Texas
Michigan
Free Fishing In Illinois For All Sportsmen
A new Illinois fish and game law makes fishing in all streams free for residents and non residents. Previously a one dollar non resident license was required. The open season for prairie chickens extends ten days and mourning dove season is shifted from August 15 to November 1. The size limits for buffalo and German carp are reduced to 12 inches. The hand line fishing closed season is removed.
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Iowa
Illinois
Henry Schoenig Shot Through Hand
Henry Schoenig owner of the I. and I. grocery was injured when a pistol he held discharged accidentally yesterday morning. A 32 caliber bullet passed through his left hand, breaking a bone. The wound, not dressed until noon, was treated by Dr. F. R. Halstead and is improving though infection remains possible.
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Henry Schoenig
I. & I. Grocery
F. R. Halstead
Viola Chautauqua 10 Open On August 28
Aledo Chautauqua nears finish as Viola plans a session from August 28 to September 2 in the park. Roney Boys concert and Edward A Ott lecture mark closing events. Mercer county Teachers Institute in Aledo draws record attendance with presidents McKenny and Hamilton leading sessions. Mrs J A Taylor and Miss Gertrude Gianna depart for Columbus Junction.
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Aledo
Viola
Illinois
Roney Boys
Edward A. Ott
Mercer County Teachers’ Institute
Charles McKenny
Michigan State Normal
Misa Cora Hamilton
Western Clinois
J. A. Taylor
Gertrude Gianna
Lawrence, Neb
Columbus Junction
Freckles Cream Promises Quick Clear Complexion
An eminent skin specialist touts ethine double strength as highly effective for removing freckles and brightening skin. Sold by A. W. Morgan with an absolute money back guarantee if it fails. Early applications reportedly make freckles lighter or vanish, with emphasis on requesting the double strength formula.
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A. W. Morgan
Summer Foods Cause of Dyspepsia and Diarrhoea
An 1900s style health column warns summer brings dyspepsia and diarrhoea from contaminated water and foods. Advice favors Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative and digestive tonic, with cautions against harsh astringents and physics. Testimonials from Beloit Wisconsin and Clayville Virginia endorse its use for infants to adults. price fifty cents to one dollar. Address Dr W B Cowell in Monticello Illinois for samples.
Amended Articles Filed for Hershey State Bank Iowa
Notice of amendment to the articles of incorporation of Hershey State Bank Muscatine Iowa. Article II rewritten to authorize general banking and related powers including deposits discounts loans drafts securities and trust duties. Article V VI VII reorganized governing board eight directors officer structure annual and special meetings voting and duties. Dated 1913 by order of stockholders. Francis president Day cashier
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Hershey State Bank
Muscatine
Iowa
United States
Towa
Thirty-ffth General Assembly
Board of Directors
Presid
Jay
W. Francis
C. Day
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West Liberty
J. C. Michols
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Big Association
Hilles
Hail Cloud
Fred Craytory
Des Moines
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Br. G
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Patchen
Chet Kelly
Brother Brown
Br. S
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Harry BR
Don
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Red Cloud
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Towa City
Een Krem
Sire Allerton
KE. A
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Ieee
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Tilt
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Herman Banker
Rock Yaland
Caddie Hale
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E. E. Selbares
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Hazel Wilson
Hazel
Bert Bel
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J. C. Patchen
Alro the
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A. J. Miles
Mt. Carroll
Ill
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Leiter
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Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Washington Assembly
Chautauqua
Washington Band
Mac Eachron
Miss Latchem
Durant Fair
Kirkpatrick
Speaking and Music
the Fountain of Youth
Henderson Drug Co
Toa
Lauren Henderson
Cuto
Albert Brugmann
Peter Riningsland
Robert Branch
Edwards
Niebert
Tama
Moline
George Embry
Weat Liberty
M. J. Doyle
Jim Rowe
Mississippi
M. M. Cope
Adam Fack
Margaret Griffith
WG. Griffith
Grant Carl
Tipton
E. O'Brien
M. J. McDermott
Charles Carl
McClaren
Harry Gordon
Robert. Naeve
Geo. Snider
Geo. Fry
Mary
Atalissa
Fred ‘Hoffman
C. Jagow
W. Henderson
Will
Betty Rolfs
Hawkeye Sportsmen
Aledo Chautauqua
Ipu
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Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidt
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
Gene Fagan
Fagan Bros
8. L. Johnson
German-American Bank
Afarion
Home Tea Co
New China Store
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