Local Notes From Franklin Iowa Area Visitors and Events
Local column reports Mrs. C O Hurd of Sioux City visiting Mrs. N H Wallace at 903 Iowa Ave. L Dickerson and J W Westbrook of Letts attend to business. Emma Mohr of Wilton visits sister at 303 East Front. M E Johnson of Riverside visits Dr H M Dean at 605 West Third. J W Illingsworth of Wilton visits at 1607 Mulberry. R H Keer of Chicago surveys Bowmans livery barn ruins. W Luellen of Council Bluffs visits Richard Flint at 511 Sycamore. Ned Sterneman returns from Lewis Institute to West Sixth Street. Huttig Hose Co memorial service set. Greenwood venue noted. German Baptist church dedication scheduled with services through day. Sam Montgomery wounded at Rock Island yards returns to work Monday. Dr H M Dean attends patient care. W H Thompson of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs A K Lindsay. Thompson comments on California climate.
Population of Sioux City Reaches 41119 in Census
Sioux City Iowa reports a population of 41 119 per the latest census. City Assessor Wiles notes an increase of 7 898 since five years ago and a growth rate of 24 percent.
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Sioux City
Wiles
Bread and Satin Cream Nourish Body and Skin
A brief note compares loaf bread feeding the body with Satin skin cream nourishing the skin. The analogy highlights daily nourishment through food and cosmetic care.
First Team Bests Roach at Geneva Golf Club
Captain Sterneman leads the First Team to a four point victory over W. L. Roach in the Geneva Golf Club greens second match of the season. The result follows a prior 13 point defeat of the second team and includes individual scores for each player.
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Geneva Golf Club
Sterneman
W. L. Roach
J. S. Sterneman
D. E. Blick
Drew Davidson
L. G. Burnett
G. D. Lezotte
Verne Arnold
PS Ass Ions
J. N. Elliott
I. d. Sor
Sien Cas
Ceee
J. A. Stephens
L. C. Daya
Eee
Will J. Hill
Geo. Pantel
Frank Jackson
WE. Downer
Fred Beach
Aire
E. W. Smith
R. L. Thompson
H. F. Giessler
H. Warfield
Geo
B. Jackson
Wes Ore
Denn Aya Aioe Cc
O. McBride
Pos
Cbaas Ves
Cas
C. W. Kemble Tee
Doctor's Office Details and Health Advice
Dr Cal W Smith lists office at 118 Iowa Avenue with hours 9 30 to 11 30 am and 2 30 to 4 30 pm. He gives guidance on attaining a state of health as a preventive measure and offers professional attention. Office contact numbers include Iowa Office 73 M and Mississippi Valley House 2059.
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Cal. W. Smith
Iowa Avenue
Iowa
Mississippi Valley—House
Defalcation In National Electric Co Not Harmful to Bankers
Milwaukee June 24 A filed schedule shows National Electric company liabilities at 1 260 000 with 1 250 000 secured assets totaling 3 500 000 The firm involves banker Frank G Bigelow who held large interests despite the financial exposure presented by the defalcation allegations and the company’s balance sheet.
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Milwaukee
National Electric Company
Frank G. Bigelow
Rapid Gatling Guns Shipped to Fort Sill
A large consignment of twelve Gatling guns, property of the U S. Army, passed through the city this afternoon destined for Fort Sill in Oklahoma Territory. Shipped from the Rock Island arsenal, the weapons will outfit an artillery regiment, with casings and baggage wagons on several flat cars and muzzles wrapped for transit.
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Uncle Sam
Ft. Still
Oklahoma
Rock Island Arsenal
Southwest
Thomas Ridgeway
Artillery Corps
Second Provisional Regiment
The
Field Artillery
Oklahoma Territory
Rock Island
Gas poisoning at South Chicago boarding house kills two feared
Six occupants at Mrs. Katharine Marla’s boarding house in South Chicago were overcome by gas today. Most are expected to recover, but George Marla and Mark Markazich face serious risk after gas escaped from an open stove in the kitchen.
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Chicago
Katharine Marla
South
George Marla
Mark Markazich
O'Shea Sentenced to 14 Years for Wife's Murder
Victor Roland O'Shea was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to fourteen years in prison in Chicago on June 24.
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Victor R. O'Shea
Chicago
Victor Roland O'Shea
Ladies Pay Admission For Baseball At Fair Grounds
Tomorrow is the last day free admission for women attending baseball games at the fair grounds. If attendance grows, fees will be charged from then on and an addition to the grand stand may be built.
Local visits and travels in Fairport area
Miss Elnora Humes of Muscatine visits aunt Mrs. Reeves. Cliff Downer of Muscatine visits J Shelihorn. Mrs. Hershey returns from Melpine. Ella and Agnes Dollman visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Reeves. Carrie Shellhorn attends teachers institute in Muscatine. Clyde Padget of Davenport attends to interests here. Track walkers Chas. Carlin and Cyrus McPike join C R L P and Milwaukee railroads. Reeves group travel to Muscatine in launch with Jim Lewis. Feuster party and Shellhorns travel to Muscatine in Bert Hershey's launch. Lydia Truesdale goes to Illinois to visit kin. Oscar Brunson and Wm. Carter visit relatives here.
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Fairport
Elnora Humes
Muscatine
Wm. Reeves
Cliff Downer
Davenport
Chas. Carlin
Cyrus McPike
Milwaukee
A. J. Reeves
H. L. Reeves
Irma Reeves
Jim Lewis
G. E. Feuster
Pearl Leach
Ethel
Grace Shellhorn
Cha
Batterson Stores Clerks Enjoy Festive Trolley Ride
About 56 Batterson Stores clerks and managers rode two festooned trolleys with red white and blue lights covering the city routes from 7 40 to 10 o clock. Dynamite cap hoaxes along the line near Appels grocery welcomed the riders and added merriment. Out of town guests Miss Batterson of Pasadena California and Miss Tanner of Williamsburg Iowa joined the celebration at Adolph Kohlhammer Jr s Mulberry street home during refreshments.
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Batterson
South Muscatine
Appel’s
Golf House
P. M. Musser
G. M. Titus
D. W. Jackson
Adolph Kohlhammer, Jr
Mulberry Street
Batterson Stores Social Organization
Miss Batterson
Pasadena
California
Miss Tanner
Williamsburg
Armory Construction Starts at Sheldon and Factory Upgrades at Oskaloosa
The contract has been let for the erection of a new armory at Sheldon. A new outfit of machinery is being installed in the Anderson canning factory at Oskaloosa.
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Sheldon
Anderson Canning
Oskaloosa
Postmaster Candidate Harley Olson Seeks Alta Position
Harley Olson, applying for Alta postmaster, sends recommendations to Washington that include a portrait of his wife and nine children as part of his support material.
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Harley Olson
Alta
Washington
Twelfth Corn Belt Editorial Meeting Set at Sheldon
The Corn Belt Editorial association will hold its twelfth annual meeting in Sheldon from August 16 to 11. Storm Lake library trustees advertise bids to build a $10,000 library facility.
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The
Corn Belt Editorial Association
Sheldon
Board of Library Trustees At
Storm Lake
Margeret Niver and Lee Ashcraft Omitted from Launch Party
Thursday evening at a launch ride and dancing party those of Margaret Niver and Lee Ashcraft were inadvertently omitted from the list of attendees.
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Margaret Niver
Lee Ashcraft
Psychological moment to leave a woman alone
A married man remarks that when a woman’s clothesline slips and drops garments into mud, that moment marks the right time to withdraw. The line hints at caution in relationships and the mindset of the speaker.
Exchange of names in a playful family joke
A humorous dialogue about a neighbor who visits a sister, with the speaker noting the caller is given different nicknames by their father. The exchange captures a light domestic quip from the Chicago Journal.
Concept of love as moral uplift and duty
The text defines love as an upward tendency of human nature that dignifies and ennobles. It says love imposes new obligations on those who experience it, emphasizing its elevating and binding moral influence.
Proportionate Income in Miniature Painting
A Washington Post item notes Brush-So Plaxit is painting miniatures and earning a living from miniature work. The quick joke emphasizes a proportional, small scale yet steady income.
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Plaxit
Washington Post
Four-Legged Duck Stuns Webster City onlookers
A duck with an extra leg has drawn public fascination in Webster City, attracting curious spectators and media attention as residents photograph and speculate about its unusual appearance.
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Webster City
Reception Hosted for Mr and Mrs Clarence Dallon
A reception at the S M Pease home 921 West Third last evening honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Dallon who arrived from Salt Lake City after their Tuesday wedding. About 50 guests attended and the couple will spend time in the east before returning to Salt Lake City to reside.
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S. M. Pease
West Third Street
Clarence Dallon
Salt Lake City
Dallon
Gertrude Girley
Dalton
East
St Mary's Sewing Circle Outing Planned for June 29
The St Marys Sewing Circle invites all members to Weed Park for an all day outing on Tuesday June 29. Members will meet at the West Fourth Street school hall and ride cars to the park, bringing lunch. Morning departure for some and afternoon for the rest.
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St. Mary’s Sewing Circle
Weed Park
West Fourth Street
Park
Social Dance Honoring Muscatine Guests at The Phoenix
The Washington Gazette reports a dancing party at the Phoenix last evening with about 16 couples. The event celebrated Miss Blanche Munn and Miss Beulah Bennison of Muscatine and was described as a very enjoyable evening.
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Washington
Muscatine
the Phoenix
Blanche Munn
Beulah Bennison
An Altered Case and a Doctor's Anecdote
In a brisk exchange, Ascum asks about Jiggins while a doctor recalls prescribing a Europe trip for him this morning. The doctor notes he once treated Jiggins with sodium bromide for the same issue, implying a change in fortunes from simple remedies to affluence.
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Ascum
Europe
A Prudent Suggestion on Social Aspirations
Miss Carenne cautions against rushing into social circles before one is ready. A prudent suggestion warns that many suffer embarrassment when pursuing social aims without preparation or true belonging.
Iowa towns set events and incidents this week
Decorah hosts a street carnival all next week while a carnival is underway in Oskaloosa. Chas Carter a Lucas miner dies from a state mine fall. Gov Cummins to speak at Maquoketa for July Fourth. Fort Dodge police to wear shirt waists in summer. Iowa City Commercial Club pushes a new grain elevator project.
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Chas. Carter
Lucas
The
Commercial Club of
Iowa City
Addition contract let for Preston school project
The contractor has been awarded a $3,000 contract to extend Preston school facilities. Local officials say the project will add a new wing and improve classroom space, with work scheduled to begin next month.
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Preston
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Wilton
Miss L. Mohr
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Western Union Messenger Boy
Western Union Boy
M. E. Johnson
Riverside
H. M. Dean
J. W. Illingsworth
Harry Illingsworth
R. H. Keer
Bowman's
Ned Sterneman
Lewis Institute
C. H. Sterneman
West Sixth Street
Huttig Hose Co
Hose House
Greenwood
Church of the German Baptist Brethren
Sam Montgomery
W. H. Thompson
Los Angeles
A. K. Lindsay
Golden State
W. L
F. C. Bigelow
Electric Company
FT. Still, Okla
Enal
Okla
Homa
Army Corps
Eure
BESS
Toben, Malone & Co
Willie
Johnny
Pop
Chicago Journal
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Woodman Hall
Amanda Frack
Cora Knight
Mamie Rauch
P. O
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Muscatine Journal
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Miss Carenne
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Maquoketa
Fort Dodge
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