Burlington to Host Southeastern Iowa Teachers Convention
The next Southeast ern Iowa Teachers association meeting will be held in Burlington next April, not Muscatine, after the Burlington Commercial club lobbied for the location. About eight hundred teachers are expected to attend a weeklong convention with strong local support and planned receptions.
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Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association
Muscatine
Burlington
Washington
Commercial Club
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
F. K. Williamson
Fairfield
Francis M. Fultz
Messrs. Williamson
Finley
Furtz
Furitz
Fultz
Was Six-Tenths Drunk in Court Testimony
A policeman described a defendant arrested under a temperance clause as an habitual drunkard. When asked to specify his level of intoxication, the officer testified it was about six-tenths drunk, provoking laughter in the courtroom.
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Guardian of the Peace
Washington Star
Nervine Restorative Pills Promising Cure Claims
A Savannah Missouri resident recounts severe spinal trouble and insomnia after surgery, crediting Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve Plaster with restoring sleep and healing back pain. A second testimonial from J W Brant of Ingrahn Illinois cites thirty years of headaches cured by Nervine and Liver Pills.
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Miles
J. W. Brant
Ingrahn
Ils
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Lod
Guarantee for Medicines Returns by Local Firms
The undersigned offer refunds on Greene's Syrup of Tar and a smaller 25 cent bottle if coughing or cold symptoms fail to improve. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno Havercamp Theo Keuchman and others.
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Greene
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
Theo, Keuchman
Dog husk ing corn on own hook in Indiana farm
In Wabash Indiana on December 1 a corn husking dog owned by Jacob Diffenbaugh on the Stephens farm near Andrews husked corn. The animal watched Diffenbaugh husk and then worked alone ripping husks from ears and later aided in the field for several hours.
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Wabash
Ind
Jacob Diffenbaugh
Stephens Farm
Andrews
Diffenbaugh
Cure a Cold in One Day promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a refund if the remedy fails and features the signature of E. W. Grove on each box with a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Prince of Wales Motto Reconsidered by Eminent Authority
The article reports Dr. William Ihne of Heidelberg disputing the long held tale that Ich dien came from the Black Prince’s helmet at Crecy. Ihne argues the motto originates in Welsh and arose when Edward I presented his eldest son to Welsh chieftains at Carnarvon Castle with the cry Eich dyn meaning This is your man. Many antiquarians still accept the traditional explanation.
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Prince of Wales
Bohemia
Crecy
William Ihne
Heidelberg
Edward I
Carnarhan Castle
Eich Dyn
Miss Howjames and Cahokia Talk Dante at Expo
Boston resident Miss Howjames smiles as Mr Cahokia jokes about bringing Dante to the 1904 world’s fair. They discuss plans and anticipation for the exposition.
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Howjames
Boston
Dante
Holada to Face Trial in Murder Case in Iowa City
Charles Holada will be tried in district court this Tuesday for the murder of James Gallaugher. He has sat in jail since last June as Mrs. Gallaugher was acquitted, and Holada may plead guilty to seek a lighter sentence.
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James Gallaugher
May
Iowa City
Charles Holada
Holada
Mur
Dering James Gallaugher
Hon. C. S. Ranch
Bank Clerk Dies in Westville Bank Robbery Shootout
Wesley Reynolds, 16, a clerk at a Westville bank, died defending the bank during a Sunday morning robbery. Police report at least twenty shots fired, robbers fled in a stolen rig six miles south, leaving a trail of blood. A $1,000 reward is offered, posses scour the area. lynching fears loom if captured.
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la Porte
Ind
Wesley Reynolds
Westville
Reynolds
Bad Man With a Blue Eye
Observation notes that border violence often targets blue eyed men who are chosen as victims by bullies. It argues blue eyed men may endure abuse until a fight erupts and a reputation as a fighter forms, suggesting courage varies little but consequences rise from repeated aggression.
Laxat bninine Tablets Sold At 35c Per Box
Box labeling states Laxat bninine tablets priced at 35 cents each. No further details available on packaging.
Judge Orders 11Yearold Oscar Collet to Reform School
Washington Court News reports Judge Clements ordered Oscar Collet aged 11 to be sent to Eldora reform school after his mother applied. Collet faced a grand jury charge for stealing 75 from Geo Boileau but was not indicted per his mother's pledge.
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Washington
Clements
Oscar Collet
Eldora
Geo. Boileau
Charles Gabriel
North of Wellman
Jos
J. Fisher
Claude White
Nira
Justice A. S. Folger
Samuel Evans
Does truck farming in the south pay
The note offers a free copy of Illinois Central Circular No 3 and asks readers to sign for it. It identifies J F Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent of the Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Iowa and invites interest in the contents of the circular regarding truck farming in the south.
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South
Iinois Central
J. F. Merry
Asst Gen
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, Ia
Restaurant Cook Murders Self in Cedar Rapids
James Murphy a restaurant cook of Cedar Rapids cut his throat with a carving knife yesterday dying from his self inflicted wound. The death occurred in Cedar Rapids Iowa with local authorities reporting the suicide.
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James Murphy
Cedar Rapids
Tourist-Land Fertile Land and Telegraph Poles Questioned
The item notes a playful remark about fertility of Tourist-Land and telegraph poles as hitchin posts, attributed to a Western Farmer-wal and a New York Times quotation, implying a light, satirical take on rural infrastructure.
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Wal
New York Times
In Old Kentucky to Visit the City With New Scenic Equipment
The play In Old Kentucky featuring a new scenic setup and top cast will visit the city soon. It is praised for thrilling episodes and novel features and is expected to continue its popular run with a strong human interest element drawing families. Cast quality and engaging drama are highlighted as reasons for its appeal.
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Old
Kentucky
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Iowa Teacher's Association
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Indiana
Washington Court News
Old Kentucky
CNORE
Merreil- Soule Catacuse
Iereats Soule Co
Cam Henest
River View
Geo. W. Keckler
E. &Th St
Iowa
Regina
Assiniboia
W. H. Crane
Wahpeton, N. D
Surrey
Wm. B. Price
Newell Avenue
Lake City
Minn
Cedar Street
Stamm
North Dakota
Minnesota
Manitoba
Moscow
John A. Nellis
Wilton Junction
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
E. 3d St
New York
Chicago Record Herald
THE
Nelson Land Company—Incorporated
Aitkin
Carlton Counties
Lanesboro
H. M. Bartlett
Sultana Skin Food and Bulm
West Second St
Susie Battey
Western Union Telegraph Co
West Second Street
W. H. Hoopes & Sons
C. A. Coldren
Motor College
Chicago
Hammond Tyrpewriters
Olivers
Hemingtons
Oliver Typewriter
Brady St
Davenport
J. J. Legler
76 Township
Mas Serville
Gold Watch
Bruce
Wm. Danker
Lowa Avenue
Orn
Vatneal J Company
North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Alice Looker
Henry Disstom
Gee
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