Local residents visit city and return home on trains
Mrs. N Doty of Atalissa and Mrs. G E B Smith of Cedar Rapids spent yesterday in the city and traveled back aboard the afternoon train. Miss Katharine Latehaw of Monteuma and Mrs. L B Smith and daughter Melissa of Nichols also visited the city and returned home in the afternoon. Mrs. FR J Saxton and daughter Moe of Atalissa were here Saturday and left in the afternoon. Mrs. L Z Runsel and sister Ida McSwiggen of Wilton also spent the day. Mrs. M S Danskla of Cedar Rapids called briefly en route to Wilton. Miss Fihelya Sallybury and Miss Gertrude Mu Nutt left yesterday on the Firefly for a week in Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, C. Doty
Atalissz
Induro
Katharine Latehaw
Monteauma
L. B. Smith
Melissa
Nichols
Princess
FR. J. Saxton
Moe
Atalissa
Spont
Elizé
Joe
John Peppers
Aledo
David Tolle
Kearney
Neb
Herman Machow
Miss Anker
Max Carborg
New Church Edifice Planned in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa June 12 The Christian people are arranging to take church home in the city Ground for the new church has already been broken on Mast Jefferson street and the walls will soon be commenced The building will be ARxa3 feet and the structure will be of tile and lumber covered with stucco The congregation has never had a church home in Washington and they will appreciate having a place to worship
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Washington
Jefferson
Walla
Prohibition of Calf Slaughter Proposed by Chamber of Commerce
The chamber of commerce announced plans to urge Congress to pass laws banning calf slaughter to curb meat prices. It cites international examples and aims to have physicians testify on veal's unwholesomeness. The movement argues calf slaughter weakens U S meat production.
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Cydune
Chamber of Commerce
Argentina
Lendery
United States
West Buffalo Prairie Social Roundup Notes
West Buffalo Prairie residents shared visits and gentle social gatherings over the weekend. J L McGinnia and family, John Freiburg and wife, and Mrs Clare Cobbsm an visited local homes. Miss Charlotte Wishar and friend visited Hilzabeth Reed. Master Wallace Powell spent time with Agnes and Melvin Ringle. Mrs Tobe Tingle and Stella Tice visited Ed Emmilite. memorial I O F P services at Minors City drew a large attendance with martial band music. Frank Roberts will help Chant Reeg with farm work. Mrs Louis Kilo and daughter Leonora visited from Nichols.
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J. L. McGinnia
Buffalo Prairie
John Freiburg
Chas. Hecker
Clare ‘Cossman
Caspar Eckhardt
Julia Ringia
Oscar Peters
Charlotte Wishar
Hilzabeth Reed
Wallace Powell
Agnes
Melvin Ringle
Reed
Tobe Tingle
Stella Tice
Emmilte
Pha
Minors City
Andalusia
Frank Roberts
Chant Reeg
Dangerous crossing prompts warning signs in South Muscatine
South End residents and street committee call on city to install warning signs at Green street and Hershey avenue due to frequent accidents. A Zeigler Canning factory fence blocks sightlines from Horghay avenue to Green street, urging slower turns and a police presence to curb speeding at the corner. The scene highlights driver danger and calls for municipal action.
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Green Strobt
Hershey Avenue
Cnrmen
Zeigler, Canning and Preserving Factory
Horghay Avenue
Green Street
Ege
Inter Laan
Schep ked Pasha 18 Buried on Hill of Liberty
The Grand Vizier Mamoud Schetxet Pasha was buried this morning in the mausoleum on the hill of Liberty near Constantinople. Many of his soldiers fell under his command during operations toward Constantinople in April 1909 after Abdul Hamid’s deposition. The funeral drew large garrison participation.
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Jung
Manmoud Schetxet Pasha
Imausoleum
Liberty
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Gladwin Church Attendance Cited Amid Sunday Services
In Gladwin on Sunday a sizable crowd attended church for Sunday evening services and the Children’s Day program. Several residents made short visits with relatives, including Mrs Hines visiting Washington and Mrs Garson with her brother’s family. Various local names like Mrs Wille Mees and Mrs Tack House appear in fleeting references to visiting activities and domestic stops.
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Gladwin
W. N. Duncan
Neo LelMer
Tack
Trey Simmons
Nichols Juniors Lose 5 4 In Friday Baseball Game
NTOWOIS Iowa Nichols Juniors faced Coner Mills Juniors at Brockway school grounds Friday afternoon and were defeated 5 to 4. Weekend visitors include H J Brown and daughter Marie, Hugh Zybarth, H Smith, and Mrs Carlrider returning from Muscatine. Mr Harley Watkins and Frank Ryan with Marie Nolan also visited Muscatine and returned Monday evening.
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Muscatine
Harley Watkins
Frank Ryan
Marie Nolan
Arad
Today's Beauty Recipes from Mme Dima
Home beauty tips advise a margarine package in witch hazel lotion to treat complexion issues and sun protection. Instructions promise smoother skin, reduced freckles, and hair growth prevention. Also praised are a dandruff removing shampoo and a Delatone paste for safe hair removal, with cautions on use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandrum
Roosevelt to Visit Argentina on Unconfirmed Trip
Buenos Ayres reports on June 13 that Theodore Roosevelt will visit Argentina to promote progress with the United States. New York dispatches on June 12 confirm the secretary to Colonel Roosevelt is considering a trip to Argentina but say details are not yet settled.
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Buenos Ayres
Theo. Roosevelt
Argentina
New York
Roosevelt
Verican Roads Kept Pace With World in Safety Devices
President D B Crawford opened a master mechanics convention in conjunction with the American Railroad congress. More than three thousand men from the master mechanics, American Car Builders, and railway supply manufacturers associations attended. Delegates from U S Canada Mexico and Australia participated, with Ivory Jimnee Tant Line noted among entrants.
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D. B. Crawford
American Railroad Congress
Masermechanics Association
America Car Builders’ Association
Th Radyway Supply Manufacturers’ Association
U.S
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Victorian Stat, Railways
Chicago Building Boom Reaches New Heights in 1900
Chicago building department report shows from January 1 to June 13, 1900, 4,508 permits issued for new structures with an estimated cost of 40 million 516 thousand dollars. Frontage totals 26 miles, beating the prior year by over 10 million dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
City Cemetery Record Effort to Bring Order to Greenwood Lots
City Engineer Charles Young spearheads an effort to replat Greenwood Cemetery and compile a new record book. Old lot deeds are incomplete and some sold plots were never platted, causing confusion. The project aims to streamline ownership records, though early data is scarce and time consuming. Local residents Elize W and Joe 12 noted visitors, with area families and events listed among widespread community notes.
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Charles Young
Greenwood Cemetery
Memorial Day Observed by ILLINOIS CITY O F O Lodge
The 7. O. O. F. lodge observed memorial day with Rev. Breuss delivering the address and the Edginton band providing music. Large attendance reported. Social notes include visits and gatherings among local residents, with plans announced for a July 4 celebration at Powell's Grove.
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Ilinois City
Jime
O. O. F. Lodge
Breuss
Edgington
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