Welcome Envoys Toast Bravery of Cronje and Boer Leaders
Chicago hosts a Holland Society reception where 100 citizens pledged support to the Transvaal and Orange Free State envoys. Cronje and Krüger receive lavish praise as Boer heroes, with Holland’s flags displayed and President George Birkoff Jr. lauding colonial victories and liberty.
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Chicago
Drquel Board
The
Holland Society
Repubuic
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Cronje
Kruger
Moses
Holland
George Birkoff’ Jr
Colenso
Spin Kop
Modder River
India
China
Ireland
Yardmaster Charley Stabler Killed in Chariton Yards
Chariton Iowa June 7 Yardmaster Charley Stabler was killed in the Burlington yards Tuesday night. He stepped onto a switch engine foot board as it rose and was mangled, both legs and one arm torn away. Married with a widow and one child, he was about forty five and formerly resided in Ottumwa. He was a well known Burlington line figure across Iowa.
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Chariton
Charley Stabler
Burlington
Ottumwa
Burlington Line
Iowa
Mrs. John Sherman Burial Planned in Mansfield
Mansfield Ohio June 5 Mrs John Sherman died from a stroke suffered Sunday afternoon. At 10 36 Thursday morning she will be buried here per her wishes beside her father the late Judge Stewart. Tele grams of condolence to the family are numerous.
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Mansfield
John Sherman
Judge Stewart
Architectural League Opens Second Annual Convention in Chicago
The Architectural League of America opened its second annual convention at the Chicago Architectural Club rooms in the Art Institute. President Albert Kelsey of Philadelphia chaired as delegates from across the country gathered to study modern architecture through the event running until Saturday evening.
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Architectural League
Chicago
Architectural League of America
Chicago Architectural Club
Art Institute
Albert Kelsey
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis-San Francisco R. A. appoints new president
In New York on June 7 the directors of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Athletic Association held a meeting. They accepted the resignation of Daniel B. Robertson as President and elected vice-president and general manager B. F. Yoakum as his successor.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
New York
Shontz Outlines Union Campaign in Muscatine
Miss Shontz addressed the local union after a YMCA temperance meeting. The group plans to boost subscriptions to fifty dollars per member, with Mary Shrock supervising collections and assistants aiding. Other organizations join in fundraising as a chorus led by Miss Batterson will support public meetings. Law enforcement aims to advance in Muscatine.
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Miss Shontz
Miss Guild
National Union
Mary Shrock
Arce Chorus
Miss Batterson
Muscatine
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Wilton Couple Davis
Mr and Mrs James Davis of Wilton celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Monday with a large reception. More than two hundred friends attended the afternoon and evening event as relatives and grandchildren joined in honoring the couple. Refreshments by Fred U Hacker were served and gifts left as mementos of the day.
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James Davis
Wilton
Fred U Hacker
Clinton to Host Large Grain Elevator Project
The Clinton Herald reports Boston capitalists back a major grain elevator in Clinton. The plan centers on a leading Cereal Milling Company figure, known for Quaker Oats, with large oatmeal mills already operating in Cedar Rapids. Rumors mention a milling plant and talks with two railways on site selection.
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American Cereal Company
Muscatine
Clinton Herald
Boston
Cereal Milling
Cedar Rapids
Double Wedding Near City In Miller Home
A double wedding united Fred A. Timm and Gussie Miller with Sylvester Prichard and Lenora Miller at the Miller residence north of town. The ceremony was by the North Prairie church pastor in a floral, celebratory setting. Prichard works at Muscatine Pressed Brick and Timm at the North and South railroad. The couples plan to establish households soon in the city.
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Miller
Fred A. Timm
Gussie Miller
Sylvester Prichard
Lenora Miller
North Prairie Church
Prichard
Muscatine Pressed Brick Company
Timm
North and South
A Soothing Killer Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad
A vintage patent medicine claim promises internal and external relief with a soothing effect then pain loss. Marketed as safe for children with a price of 25 cents and available through all druggists.
Corcoran Freed in Muscatine Police Murder Case
Corcoran was discharged without trial by Police Judge Rowan on County Attorney Coldren's recommendation. He was alleged to be several hundred miles away in Sioux City for the June 13 Muscatine police murder, with Hewitt’s Grinnell tale failing to tie him to the crime and leaving the case unresolved.
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Charles Corcoran
Jake Neibert
Rowan
Coldren
Grinnell
Muscatine
Sioux City
E. E. Hewitt
New Sharon
Hewitt
Corcoran
Marshal Figman
Ratluff
Mr. Hewitt
Runnell
Names at a Delightful Evening Social
The gathering included Nellie Wien fart Kate Schaefer Emma Bielefeld Cora Crippen Bertha Crippen Mary Schach Dora Vetter Clara Healy Anna Healey Millie Frankenreiter Mamie Missel Gertrude Sharrar Anna Heisner Tillie Ladaway Clara Flietz Minnie Flietz Minnie Schwab Julia Fuller George Williams Ed Herd Albert Roll and Frank Mucha Harry Hartman Louis Gratte Charlie Opel Robt Fuller Frank Thouren.
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Tess
Nellie Wienfart
Kate Schaefer
Emma Bielefeld
Cora Crippen
Bertha Crippen
Mary Schach
Dora Vetter
Clara Healy
Anna Healey
Millie Frankenreiter
Mamie Missel
Gertrude Sharrar
Anna Heisner
Tillie Ladaway
Clara Flietz
Minnie Flietz
Minnie Schwab
Julia Fuller
George Williams
Ed. Herd
Albert Roll
Frank Mucha
Harry Hartman
Louis Gratte
Charlie Opel
Rob’t Fuller
Frank Thouren
Des Moines Mayor Appointed Inspector of Small Arms
Mayor John T. Hume of Des Moines has been named inspector of small arms practice for the Fifty first Iowa regiment. Meanwhile two Des Moines girls aged 15 and 17 have disappeared with no trace found. A Storm Lake theater house narrowly escaped fire during a storm and was put out without damage. Waterloo plans to tear down its first brick building for a newer structure. Keokuk Electric Railway and Power Company files articles of incorporation.
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John T. Hume
Des Moines
Fiftyfirst
Iowa Regiment
Cnera
Storm Lake
Waterloo
Keokuk Electric Railway and Power Company
Breakfast on a hot morning with Grape-Nuts and cocoa
Advice favors a cool breakfast for heat including Grape-Nuts with cold cream, soft boiled eggs, bread and butter, and cocoa or Postum. It claims Grape-Nuts is concentrated and ready to eat, boosting strength and making hot days feel more bearable.
Local move notice from Third Street to Iowa Avenue
A resident informs patrons that he has relocated from the former Third Street stand to a second door from Thirc. on Iowa Avenue near Grey Horse. Satisfaction guaranteed in work and price.
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Third Street
Iowa
Why Don't You Buy a Lot From Titus & Jackson
A note suggests purchasing property through Titus and Jackson with long-term sale options. It presents a direct sales prompt emphasizing ownership and affordable terms.
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Lome
Titus & Jackson
Hidden Burdens Cited As Personal Troubles Shared
A short note urges individuals to keep personal troubles to themselves amid a busy world. The sentiment emphasizes self-reliance and discretion in sharing burdens publicly. The message reflects a social norm encouraging restraint in discussing private sorrows.
Trouble in Nicaragua Sparks American Outcry Over Tariffs
Special to the Journal from New Orleans on June 7 reports potential trouble as the Nicaraguan republic appears to push heavy customs tariffs to drive American merchants from the blue fields. The move threatens American commerce and prompts calls for relief.
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Journal
New Orleans
Nicaragua
The
Republic
Blue Fields
Major A. J. Holmes Declared Insane In Iowa
Major A J Holmes former Congressman from the Tenth Iowa district defeated for the 1898 nomination has been declared insane at his Boone home and taken to Clarinda for treatment. Officials cite lifelong financial misfortune and ill health as factors in his mental decline. Holmes served four terms after being nominated in 1882 and once defeated Governor Carpenter and Lieutenant Governor John Scott.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Majoer
A. J. Holmes
Lowa
J. P. Dolliver
Boone
Clarinda
Major Holmes
C. ¢. Carpenter
Fort Dodge
John Scott
Round Trip Train Tickets Sold By Iowa Central Rr
The Iowa Central Railway will offer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars for trips within two hundred miles. Tickets are valid June 11 through June 20 and may be used to return within thirty days. For details or coupons contact the Supreme Lodge agents Geo. S Batty G P & TL. Marshal.
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Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Sioux
S. Dpd
Iowa Central Rr
Ponis
E.c
A Quirky Math Proof Foiled by a Skeptical Class
An editor recounts a reception where a student asserts that two equals nine through a false algebraic manipulation. The piece notes the flawed logic and invites mathematicians to find the error, revealing the fallacy and exposing the lesson on rigorous reasoning.
Annetta the clairvoyant advertises readings in Muscatine
A local clairvoyant named Annetta advertises private readings in Hare's Block over Hine Bros, promising to reveal past present and future. The notices claim testimonials and a 50 cent charge, and state that this will be her last week. Hours run daily from 9 am to 9 pm, including Sunday.
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Muscatine
Annetta
Tailor Offers Fine Striped Cassimere Suits For Summer
Nouraiy urges customers to visit for well made summer wear with masterful tailoring. Ready made misfits lag behind true dress quality and prices start at 23 dollars for suits in striped cassimere.
Useta-Uite Merchant Tador Tale
The fragment describes a merchant or trader scene and a local tale or event. Specific names, places, or dates are unreadable, but the piece suggests a traditional market setting and interpersonal exchanges. Further readable context would clarify participants and outcomes.
Philadelphia Golf Open Begins at Merion Cricket Club
The Philadelphia Golf Association opened its first open tournament today at Merion Cricket Club in Philadelphia. Play continues tomorrow and Saturday with a second open event planned for October.
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Philadelphia Golf Association
Philadelphia
Merian Cricket Club
Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tab Let’s Cure
An ad for Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs claims a cure for colds while steeping is suggested. It notes no cure and no pay terms, with a price of 25 cents. Wawvercamp is listed as sole agent.
Nellie Fuller Hosts 16th Birthday Party
Last evening Miss Nellie Fuller entertained a number of friends at 939 Locus Grove road in honor of her sixteenth birthday. The home was decorated with flowers and the evening featured games and music. Delicious refreshments were served as the young guests departed grateful to their gracious host.
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Nellie Fuller
Locus Grove Road
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Steyn and
Lathering
Campaign Assurcod
Clinton
Ue Ay
Neibert
State News
Aus
Sanders
Mayon
Madam Annetta
Hare’s Block
Hine Bro’s
Second Street
J. H. Cosgrove
Useta-Uite
Tador
Taire
Sitar
Cloth’g Co
East Second St
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