Trinity church council meeting and local notices
The Trinity church club council will meet at 8 o clock this evening at the rectory. Miss Carrie Gill of Kirksville Missouri visits at sister Mrs Alex White 609 East Eighth street. Ella Mark state commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees spoke in Davenport for a meeting Wednesday evening. A large plate glass window was installed at F W Swans jewelry store replacing one shattered by a Huttig Manufacturing team alley collision. Colonel F W Bishop of the 54th regiment returned from Des Moines after business with the Iowa Telephone Company and discussions with Adjutant General Thrift and other National Guard officers.
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Council of
Trinity Church Club
Carrie Gill
Kirksville, Mo
Alex White
East Eighth Street
Ella Mark
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
Davenport
F. W. Swan
Huttig Manufacturing Company
F. W. Bishop
54Th Regiment
Des Moines
Iowa Telephone Company
Thrift
National Guard
Clark Jewel gas stove offered by Frank Ashcraft
Enjoy Life. Buy your wife a Clark Jewel gas stove so she can enjoy cooking your meals. Sold by Frank Ashcraft.
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Frank Ashcraft
Filial Love on the Gourdon Tragedy at Sea
A father and his four sons sailed the Gourdon fishing boat. When it sank three sons perished, the father fought to save them reaching an oar only for one. The surviving son bid farewell with the line Weel weel faither I maun fist away and sank. The father endured great suffering but was rescued.
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Gourdon
Westminster Gazette
Genevra Gold Medal Flour Featured By Grocer Borny Ronta
Genevra shop notices Gold Medal Flour on display at early morning grocer event run by Borny Ronta, highlighting availability and price.
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Borny Ronta
Genevra
Dakota Lands Promises for Crop Riches and Profit
Fine rains boost crops on Dakota lands. Prospective buyers invited to view ten section plots and improved farms with growing value. F S Pentzer offers opportunity and contact at 109 East 2nd.
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Dakota
F. S
Pentzer
For Sale Three Acres Near Columbus City Route 2
Three acres of land with a good house, barn and out buildings and fruit trees. Includes a poultry farm and other improvements at the northwest corner of Columbus City, one and a half miles from Columbus Junction on Route 2. See owner W. W. Allen.
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Columbus City
Columbus Junction
Route 2
W. W. Allen
For Sale Day Family Driving Mare
For sale a gentle driving mare about 1100 pounds offered by Geo. A. Hahn. Ideal for a lady, reliable and well mannered for daily use or light work.
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Geo. A. Hahn
Wanted Good Well Assorted Ohio Potatoes for Shipping
Advertisement from Hahn Bros seeks buyers for a supply of high quality diversified Ohio potatoes ready for shipment. Targeted to farmers and grocers, this notice emphasizes prompt delivery to suppliers seeking reliable potato stock.
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Ohio
Hahn Bros
Georgia Men Against Bryan at Hot Springs Campaign
The narrative notes the Republican campaign gathering strength at Hot Springs. Key figures such as Hitchcock, Vorhees, and Charles Taft establish headquarters in New York, Columbus, and Cincinnati respectively while ex Secretary of War’s retinue arrives after the Republican convention. Hot Springs serves as the campaign’s focal point.
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Oyster Bay
Hot Springs
Sheldon
New York
Hitchcock
Vorhees
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Taft
Cincinnati
Linton Hotel
Washington
Society Entertains in Honor of Elizabeth Knopp
Mrs Emmet Berry hosted a farewell party on East Fourth Street for Miss Elizabeth Knopp who will wed Dr A R Klein. The event featured artistic decor a musical program and luncheon. The couple will reside in El Paso Texas after marriage.
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Elizabeth Knopp
Emmet Berry
East Fourth Street
A. R. Klein
el Paso
Texas
Picnic party at Citizens' Electric park last evening
A group including Lau rentia Rolland Ada Rolland Florence Hahn Alice Mautin Margaret Leonard May Leonard Nellie Foley and Harriette Cullen had supper together at Citizens' Electric park last evening.
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Laurentia Rolland
Ada Rolland
Florence Hahn
Alice Mautin
Margaret and May Leonard
Nellie Foley
Harriette Cullen
Citizens’ Electric Park
YWCA Annual Membership Picnic at Weed Park
The annual YWCA membership picnic is held this afternoon at Weed Park.
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The
Weed Park
Independence League Seen as Future Major Party in 1912
Washington reports Hearst led Independence League optimistic that Democrats will be crushed in 1910 and unable to challenge Republicans. They predict Independence League will become leading minority party by 1912, replacing Democrats as radical reforms push. Leaders claim Democratic ranks are as conservative as Republicans.
Funeral services for H. D. Walker to be held in Pleasant, Ja
The funeral for H. D. Walker will be from the family residence this afternoon at 4. Friends may view the remains from 1 to 3. The Knights of Pythias will lead the service assisted by the Odd Fellows. Grand officers of the K of P and many visitors from across the state expected.
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Mr. Pleasant
H. D. Walker
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
K. of P
Plow in Spain Described by London Graphic
The London Graphic notes Spanish farming uses a primitive wooden plow with a single handle and tongue yoked to two small oxen or mules. The driver steadies himself by foot and balance, keeping the plow in the ground with a rear extension.
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Spain
London Graphic
Independence League aims for 1.5 million votes in November
The Independence League plans a vigorous campaign led by Hearst in Washington headquarters. They predict 1.5 million votes for the presidential race and expect to defeat the Democratic ticket to open space for a radical party. Nominations for Congress may occur in some districts, but no full congressional drive is planned. Chicago convention on July 27 could nominate Hearst, though he may refuse. Possible nominees discussed include Thomas L. Hisgen and C. F. S. Neal.
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Independence League
Washington
League
Hearst
Republican Party
Congress
Chicago
Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
C. F. S. Neal
Rhode Island
Hisgen
Standard
Neal
Independence League organizes nationwide campaign ahead of Chicago convention
League leaders push work in Massachusetts New York and Illinois and build a strong Ohio presence. National organizers correspond with dissatisfied Ohio Democrats as plans unfold to open Independence League headquarters in Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Dayton and other large cities after the Chicago convention. An active campaign will then spread through several middle western states.
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Massachusetts
New York
Illinois
League
Ohio
Chicago
Independence League
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Columbus
Dayton
Leyburn set two world records in 2:09 trot at Terre Haute
At Terre Haute July 17 Jack Leyburn marked two world records in the 2:09 trot with heats at 2:04 and 2:06 average. Nilmah and Amy Brooks also won heats in other events, while Alceste and Marcayo posted top times in their respective stakes events.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jack Leyburn
Alix
Amy Brooks
R. Steege Feed Company
John S
Thomas Schloss Clothing Company
Alceste
Marcayo
Gady 15 Golf Leader in Western Championship semis
Davenport Iowa July 17 At the close of the morning round in the Western Golf Championship semi finals the leaderboard shows Jack Cady 75 Harry W Allen 78 Paul Hunter 76 and Mason E Phelps 78 with Cady leading.
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Davenport
Jack” Cady
Harry W. Allen
Paul Hunter
Mason E. Phelps
Harry Orchard to World of Hades
Wisconsin labor meeting proposes severe action against Harry Orchard and his associates. A resolution calls transporting Orchard to the world of Hades to stop alleged foul plots, with committee referral and related labor reform proposals including printing shop creation and protections for engineers in union shops.
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Harry Orchard
Hades
Fond du Lac
Wis
Weber
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Idaho
Colorado
Committee
Congress
United States
Farmers & Merchants Banking Company Fails in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio on July 17 the Farmers and Merchants Banking company could not open due to a bank run. A deed of assignment filed in insolvency court named Edward S Spurney as receiver. Capital $100000. assets and liabilities about $500000 each. Securities expected to cover all deposits in full upon realization.
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Cleveland, O
Farmers & Merchants Banking Company
Edward
Spurney
Utah Regents ban TB cases from class rooms
Salt Lake City on July 17 reports a regents order declaring that no teacher student or employee infected with tuberculosis will be admitted to classrooms or university buildings hereafter.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Y M C A Relays Reach Batavia Ahead of Schedule
Rochester relay runners arrived in Batavia at 11 15 this morning eight hours forty minutes before the planned arrival time and delivered the message to Mayor Johnson.
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Rochester
N. Y
Y. M. C. A. Rochester
Batavia
Johnson
Shriners Close At St Paul After Week Long Conclave
Yester day marked Minneapolis day in the Shriners week as Zarah Temple hosted members of the order in St Paul. Thousands left for home after ceremonies ended while many stayed for today industrial parade showing northwest growth with twelve Minnesota National Guard companies and Fort Snelling garrison in line and elaborate floats featured.
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St.aul
Minn
Minneapolis
Northwest
Minnesota National Guards
Fort Snelling
Eight Teams Sought for Local Church League Expansion
Grace Lutherans and St. Matthias Catholic Church seek entry to Texams May next week, boosting the church league from six to eight teams. Proposed lineup includes amateur stars from Muscatine and local churches, with notable players such as Mert Welch and Vince Fuller among likely members, though three Muscatine professionals may be barred.
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Grace English Lutherans
St. Matthias Catholic Church
St. Matthias Church
Kane
McGreer Crayka
Muscatine
Mert Welch
Louis Begey
John Roach
L. Connors
John Kennefick
Leonard Fuller
Albert Barry
Vince Fuller
C. Fisher
Serious Charge Made
Iowa City July 17 J E Kennard jailed awaiting grand jury after being charged with fraudulently securing 90 by mortgaging cattle he did not own Justice Horak set 500 bond which Kennard failed to provide He is a well known farmer and auctioneer.
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Iowa City
J. E. Kennard
Horak
Kennard
China Grants Gratitude and Education Pledge on Boxer Indemnity
China thanks the United States for remitting part of the Boxer indemnity and states it will annually send many students to study in America until the full award is paid. A high commissioner will go to Washington to convey thanks. The bulk of the indemnity return will fund Chinese education in the United States.
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U. S. Pekin
United States
China
America
Washington
Billy Sunday Refuses Galesburg Chautauqua Appearance
Rev. Wm. A. Sunday has declined to fulfill his engagement on the Galesburg chautauqua program this month. The contract was signed last December after the lyceum registration was discovered, but Sunday’s reason for refusing remains unknown.
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Galesburg
Sunday
Uncle Sam Tops St Patrick in Humboldt Valley Mouse Plague
Washington report says the Humboldt River Valley in Nevada faced a severe mice invasion. The U S Biological Survey under C Hart Merriam aided with poisons using green alfalfa and winter mixes, destroying about 100 million mice at 65 cents per acre, aided by ground burrow destruction and birds like crows hawks and gulls.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
St. Patrick
Ireland
Uncle Sam
Humboldt River Valley
Nevada
Egypt
United States Biological Survey
C. Hart Merriam
United States
S. E. Piper
Humboldt Valley
Woman Sues Husband for Divorce After 44 Years
Mrs Mary Ashdown wife of farmer Thomas Ashdown seeks divorce and $6000 alimony alleging continual brutal cruelty since their 44 year marriage. She claims he threatened her life with hatchets and other means in Iowa City July 17.
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Iowa City
Mary Ashdown
Thomas Ashdown
Business Shows Gain in New York Market
Dispatches to Dunn's Review indicate further slight gains in volume of business and a bit improved tone but remain cautious about future operations.
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New York
N. Y
Dunn
Elks In Iowa City Plan New Clubhouse
Iowa City Elks raise funds to reach a proposed 30000 dollar target for a new lodge, project to be started this summer or next year.
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Elks
Iowa City
Call For Bank Statements From National Banks
Washington July 17 the comptroller of the currency issues a call for national banks to report their condition for the period ending July 15 and file the reports promptly with the agency.
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Washington, D. C
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Jail progress as construction starts on new facility
Work on the new jail and sheriff's residence has begun with an active excavation underway. Contractor J. H. Selden said the project is progressing smoothly and will be pushed toward early completion.
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J. H. Selden
Iowa Boy Appointed to Observe Magnetic Dip
Prof. Walter H. Dunlap of the S U S college of applied science has been appointed by the U S Geodetic Survey to observe the magnetic dip in 25 cities across Iowa Minnesota and Illinois. The work aims to advance knowledge of the earths magnetic laws aid surveyors and possibly locate ores.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Walter H. Dunlap
S. U. S. College of Applied Science
U. S. Geodetic Survey
Minnesota
Illinois
Plague of Mice Ravages Hum boldt Valley Crops
Summer mice swarmed the Hum boldt valley with rapid reproduction. An estimated 5 000 to 8 000 mice per acre over 15 000 acres in November. crops ruined hay reduced. alfalfa stalks and roots eaten. potato yield down to one third. orchards and shade trees girdled at roots and bases of trunks.
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Humboldt Valley
Region faces vast plague of mice invasion
Farmers tried many expedients but failed to stop an invasion of 120,000,000 mice. They tested various poisons especially phosphorus to curb the outbreak.
War on Humboldt River Farms Meant Meadow Mouse Plague
The passage discusses causes of mice invasions in the Humboldt valley with claims that favorable seasons and crops like alfalfa boost mice numbers. It notes irrigation disruption drives mice to aggregates, and lack of protection for owl and other birds reduces natural predation. The Biological Survey studies the plague and promises a fuller report on extermination and causes. It cites a figure of 120,000,000 meadow mice.
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Humboldt Valley
Humboldt River
London Olympic Quarter Mile Duel For Jack Atlee
Jack Atlee is favored to win the quarter mile at the London Olympics as he eyes another set of laurels. The race features strong competitors and the crowd anticipates a decisive display of speed and endurance.
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Jack Atlee
London
Black Flag gag aboard gunboat near estuary
A gunboat neared the estuary mouth and hailed a nearby collier. The deck officer asked about the black flag and was told the captain’s best shirt is drying on the line, a cheeky house crew retort from the London Express.
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London Express
Burd Burglary Sparks Urgent Gun Load Call
In London a tense exchange unfolds as two figures argue over loading a gun to catch a bird in a hurried scene. The shorthand dialogue reflects a brisk, perilously comic moment on a street anecdote in the era.
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Casey
London Graphic
Floating Eggs of Fish Describe Buoyant Egg Methods
The article notes several fish that produce floating eggs such as cod, mackerel, bonito and flounders. It describes the paradise fish of China using a foam raft made from air bubbles to lift eggs to the surface for fertilization and hatching within days. It also details the goosefish method with a long gelatinous ribbon carrying about 50 000 eggs that floats until hatching.
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China
Our Curious Brain and the Inner Noise of Prayer
A Fortnightly meditation on a sensitive mind reflecting inward thoughts during prayer. The piece cites Donne and Augustine to describe how mental diversions—noise, memories, fears—pull attention away, explaining inner conflict and apparent contradictions in a life guided by erratic inner logic.
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St. Augustine
John Donne
God
Pembroke College Cambridge and Its Famous Alumni
Pembroke College Cambridge traces its 14th century founding to Aymer de Valence's widow and notes its role in learning and reform. Edmund Spenser studied there as an undergraduate, Gray moved from Peterhouse, and William Pitt at Pembroke mingled with the dons and learned a taste for port wine that allegedly aided his hearing.
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Westminster Gazette
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