Dawson Faults Clerk Hire Abuse In Congress
Washington Bureau reports Representative Dawson denounces the clerk hire practice as a potential scandal, noting reps divert the one hundred dollar monthly allowance to stenographers or family members. He urges a reform while Lacey avoids any land office appointment and remains in Iowa. Senator Allison is reported in strong health and set to resume appropriations work after holidays.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Frank J. Stillman
Dawson
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Lacey
General Land Office
Iown
Washington
William A. Richards
Wyoming
House Committee On Public Lands
Iowa
Allison
Dubuque
Committee of Appropriations
Senate
Simple Home Remedy for Kidney and Rheumatism Proclaimed
A home prescription using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure for rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble. The maker claims it cleanses kidneys purifies blood relieves backache and urinary symptoms while noting it is vegetable based and safer than patent medicines.
Man Contesting Father's Will In Iowa District Court
Christian Jehle and attorneys Holbert and Holbert filed a petition in district court seeking to break Fritz Meyer’s will. The complaint argues the testator was of unsound mind when the will was executed and involves an estate valued at $45,000.
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Christian Jehle
Father
Iowa City
Holbert and
Holbert
District Court
Fritz Meyer
Lectures Planned for Boys at Y M C A This Winter
A series of lectures for the boys department at the Y M C A will be held through the coming winter. Topics include Medicine by Dr EF King, Athletics by F D Applegate, Travel by Rev Bryant C Preston, Yellowstone Park, Illustrated by Elmer Batterson, Travelog by Clarence H Mark, and College Stones by Rev J N Bilio t.
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EF. H. King
F. D. Applegate
Bryant C. Preston
Yellowstone Park
Elmer Batterson
Clarence H. Mark
J. N. Biliot
Wabash Through Sleeping Car Chicago to Hot Springs
The Wabash now offers through sleeping car service from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas with no change of cars. Trains depart Chicago daily at 11 30 a m and arrive in Hot Springs at 3 00 o’clock next morning. Illustrations available from F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Wabash
Ark
H. Tristram
Adams St
To the Property Owner. Modern Homes Promised for Rent or Sale
A note addressed to property owners asks if their houses have gas and electric facilities. It suggests buyers and renters want modern amenities and hints at offers for updated dwellings.
Cigar Makers Narrowly Escape Gas Explosion in Davenport
Members of the firm Raphael and Co. cigar makers in Davenport escaped death as a gas explosion shattered the building and blew out the large windows.
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Raphael & Co
Davenport
Chicago to the City of Mexico Without Change of Cars
Train service from Chicago to the City of Mexico runs Mondays and Thursdays at 11 45 p m for Mexico arrival at 8 30 the third evening. Over 500 miles shortest route 80 hours quickest. For reduced rates and illustrated booklets contact F H Tristram A G P 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Mexico
Chicago
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Post Offices to Become Presidential Offices January 1
The following post offices will be renamed presidential offices on January 1 with postmaster salaries: Center Point $1,000 Danbury $1,000 Kellogg $1,190 Ossian $1,100 Victor $1,100.
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Center Point
Danbury
Kellogg
Ossian
Victor
Dr. Robertson Survives Narrow Streetcar Dragging
Dr. Charles Robertson narrowly escaped death after being dragged about 30 feet between two moving streetcars in Chicago. He suffered torn ligaments, severe bruises, and no broken bones, and is recovering with hope for a full return home.
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Anna FE. Robertson
Nellie
Charles Robertson
Chicago
Robertson
East Buffalo Social and Local Visits Report
East Buffalo notes list Mrs W D Elliott and daughter Mellie in Rock Island on business Monday. Farnest Murdock and West Morehead visited Farnest's father in Miltersburg Sunday. Otis Kimball family visited Kelix in Edsington Sunday. Agnes Kelly and Bern ard Allen of Sherrard spent weekend with Edsington kin. Oyster supper by Woodmen drew good crowds. Cameron Castor and wife of Marston welcomed a baby boy born December 16.
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East Buffalo
W. D. Elliott
Mellie
Rock Island
Farnest Murdock
West Morehead
Miltersburg
Otis Kimball
M. J. Kelix
Edzington
Agnes Kelly
Bernard Allen
Sherrard
Edsington
T. W. Elliott
Delia Elliott
Cameron Castor
Marston
Beauty and health linked by skin vitality says Dr Galbraith
Literary notes cite Dr. Anna Galbraith in January Delineator stating a beautiful body requires health. She argues skin reflects blood respiration digestion excretion and outdoor exercise, and that skin health depends on the nervous system, with disturbances in either affecting the other.
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Anna Galbraith
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Eeakren
Ieee
Golden Star
Goodrich
Capa Dees
Delaware
Mens’ Presents
Clerr
Any Land Office
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Matism
City of
DR. Robertson
Chicago Hospital
A. W. Murdock
Muscatine
W. S. Undedonk, Agt
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