Birmingham seeks emblem design for city prize
The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce offers 200 dollars for the best emblem design that typifies the city and its envisioned future as a major manufacturing center. Open to all with one entry per person, designs must fit 12 by 14 inch paper and may include a motto. Deadline is March 1, 1910.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chamber of Commerce of
Chamber of Commerce of Birmingham
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Coffin
Chamber of Commercce
Dr J B Smith Delivers Repentance Sermon at Foster Baptist
The second revival at Foster Baptist drew a large crowd as Dr J B Smith pastor of the local church preached on Repentance. Frank Sample assisted the choir in singing and Rev Charles E Bryden, visiting sponsor, secured a conversion. Tonight at 7 p m a praise service precedes Dr Smith speaking again.
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Foster Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Frank Sample
Foster
Dr. Smith
Charles E. Bryden
Corporations to Pay Large Sums in Iowa Fees
Des Moines Commercial Club seeks to modify a law forcing foreign corporations to pay a 1 per thousand capital stock fee to operate in Iowa. Eight firms are listed with fees totaling 355000, including American Can in Davenport and National Biscuit in multiple cities. Additional articles expected as the club presses change.
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Iowa
Des Moines Commercial Club
American Can Company
Davenport
American Linseed Company
Des Moines
Sioux City
Corn Produets Manufacturing Company
Great Western Cereal Company
Muscatine
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
National Biscuit Company
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Pittsburg Glass Company
Quaker Oats Company
United States Gypsum Company
Sliver from box machine wounds Dale Street man
A wood sliver two feet long shot from a handheld machine at the Mississippi box factory and penetrated Fred Casper's right thigh. The sliver tore through muscle to over two-thirds its length before Casper removed it with his own hands and was later taken to Dr. E. B. Fulliam for treatment.
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Mississippi
Fred Casper
Dale Street
Casper
E. B. Fulliam
Turnverein Vorwarts New Year Party With Court of Justice
The Turnverein Vorwarts members and families plan a New Year party at Turner Hall on January 1 at 8 o clock. A full program features Maennerchor songs Indian club drill comedy Court of Justice and recitations followed by a dance with Henry Peer as judge Ernst George as defendant and Bernhard Schmidt among the cast.
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Turnverein Vorwarts
Turner Hall
Maennercher
Turners
Court of Justice
Mr. Lorenzen
Maennerchor
Jake Cannum
Ernst George
Bernhard Schmidt
Tudge
Henry Peer
R. Blass
Free Scholarships Offered for Railroad Mail Clerks
Uncle Sam will hold spring examinations for railway mail clerks in Iowa. The job is for life with short hours, twice monthly pay, and an annual vacation. Free scholarships available this month with equal opportunity for city and country youth. Write to Central Schools Dept 6-23 Rochester NY.
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Sam
Iowa
Rochester
N. Y
Muscatine County Medical Society to Elect Officers
The Muscatine County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting on Thursday evening December 30 at Dr. Fred J. Appel’s office in the Hershey building. The session is expected to be well attended by county physicians and officers will be elected with plans for the coming year outlined.
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Muscatine County
School honors Hutchinson with gold watch chain
Supt. Z W Hutchinson of the First Baptist Sunday school has been presented with a gold watch chain by the school in appreciation of his years of service.
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Z. W. Hutchinson
First Baptist Church
Hutchinson
Hawkins Couple Return Home After Short Visits
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hawkins of Oskaloosa left yesterday afternoon for their home after visiting sisters Mrs. O. D. Mosher at 124 West Second Street and Mrs. A. H. Fett-erhoff at 217 West Second Street.
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James D. Hawkins
Oskaloosa
O. D. Mosher
West Second Street
A. H. Fetterhoff
Mrs Tipton Leaves for Visit with Friends at Cone
Mrs R J Tipton of 1163 Lucas Street departed this morning for a short visit with friends at Cone.
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R. J. Tipton
Lucas Street
Cone
Cold and Grip Remedy Promises Headache Relief
Advertisement for Bromo Quinine cold remedy claims to remove the cause of colds and headaches. It mentions a full name to call and the signature E. W. Grove, with a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Illinois City Christmas and New Year Social Notes
Mrs Earl Ellsworth and children visited home folks on Sunday. Rev Russell of Abington is vacationing here. Several families spent Christmas with relatives, including Mr and Mrs Wm McCormick and Mrs L H Martin. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Dusenberry on December 25. A New Year dinner is planned by the Ladies Aid at the Odd Fellows hall with invitations extended.
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Illinois City
Earl Ellsworth
Rev. Russell
Abington
Ill
Elmer Reed
T. Moreheads
Wm. Seidler
Freeburg
Wm. McCormick
L. H. Martin
Josephine
Rosa Doesenberry
Marston, Ill
Ladies’ Aid Society
American Waltham Watches Global Reach and Appeal
An ad proclaims American Waltham Watches sold worldwide as a product of American brains labor and capital urging readers to buy a watch.
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Waltham
Waltham Watches Advise Careful Buying
Waltham watches from a recognized maker or jeweler are highlighted. The note urges buyers to request an adjusted watch for temperature and position, emphasizing that watches differ from ordinary merchandise.
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N. B
The Royal Chair of Morris design with adjustable back
The Royal chair is a roomy Morris chair with a safe back position. A small button under the right arm moves the back up or down and holds it in place until pressed again.
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Morris
Village Clerk Returns Home After Muscatine Visit
Charles J. Richman former county clerk came back to his Des Moines home yesterday afternoon after several days visiting his father Attorney E F Richman and other Muscatine relatives.
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Charles J. Richman
Des Moines
Muscatine
Probate Notice for Vera Heiniy Will Hearing
State of Iowa Muscatine County public notice shows aWill of Vera Heiniy opened December 14 1909. The hearing for probate is set January 17 1910 during the January Term of the District Court. Interested parties may appear at the court in Muscatine. W S McKee Clerk of the District Court. Jayne Hoffman Attorneys.
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District Court
Said
Vera Heiniy
Said County
Muscatine
W. S. McKee
Jayne & Hoffman
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