The Tehemian Girl comes to Grand Theatre in grand company
The Aborn Opera Company's Thy Tehemian Girl will be seen at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday evening. A remarkable cast of principals and a large choir and corps total over one hundred performers. Massive scenic effects promise an elaborate production built from familiar, yet all new, materials. The seven car train required to transport company scenery and props highlights the scale of the show. Local orchestral support previously caused occasional difficulties, but this year a special orchestra is part of the production.
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Aborn Opera Company
Grand Theatre
Virginia Warned Again Wiid Announcing Marriage
New York March 90 Miss Virginia flame d the actress has been Mrs William Courtenay for several months The announcement was made at a Rye dinner She was formerly Mrs H Sothern and for years was Sothern s leading woman Both Mr and Mrs Courtenay were to say when they were married or who married them
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New York
Viteginia Flamed
William Courtenay
Rye
H. Sothern
Sothern
Langford and McVoy Fight Ends In Twenty Round Draw
Brisbane March 24 Sam McVoy and Sam Langford fought a twenty round draw here yesterday. In their previous meeting Langford won by knockout.
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Brisbane
Sam McVoy
Sam Langford
Langford
Free 10 Prove the Value of Kresko Free 10 Prove the Value
An old advertisement offers KRESKO and KRESKO Soap with samples at household expense. It claims relief for despairing users and directs readers to mail their name and address to receive a free sample, listing price and distributor details.
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Kresko
Brave In distress serene in conquest quote attributed to Abigall Adama
Fragmentary arcade of quoted lines and attributions. The readable portion centers on a statement praising America’s spirit and vigor with a brief literary aside about bravery and serenity. Names Abigall Adama appear as attribution in the fragment.
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America
Abigall
Adama
Philosophy and Science in a Practical Light
A fragmentary meditation on modern science as the practical pursuit of truth. It suggests a philosopher can confront misfortune and reflect on the value of present experience for future insight. The text emphasizes inquiry over comfort and invites critical, disciplined thought.
Literary society joins bridge club in Atchison Glebe
Fragmentary text notes a literary society in Atchison Glebe related to a bridge activity. The readable parts mention joining a group and possibly cultural or social aims, but specifics are unclear.
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Gosalp
Doew
Atchison Glebe, Sae
New Cars Appear On Traction Lines Today
Davenport and Muscatine Railway tests new rolling stock on local street lines. Superintendent Del Sehuyter says not to operate regularly until Sunday, but test runs proceed and passengers react favorably to the bright yellow cars.
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Davenport & Muscatine Railway Company
del Sehuyter
Tne
Law makers postpone action on the bills No 337 and 338
Muscatine county residents agitated over bills 337 and 338 cheer postponement secured by Senator Garrett, district representative, which delays their consideration and likely defeats. 337 concerns pumping stations while 338 would grant supervisors power to enlarge drainage and levees without consulting constituents. Local opposition prompted Garrett’s prompt action.
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Muscatine County
Garrett
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Zeno and Zumo Skin Remedy Advert Claim
An old advertisement touts Zumo and Zemo as skin remedies promising instant itching relief. It boasts guaranteed results or money back, notes testimonials from Mrs Hope of Hope Arkansas and a dealer network including Muscatine druggists. The copy imitates early 20th century marketing with exaggerated claims.
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R. Zemog
Iti
Ezcetat
ZENO
Zemo Ik
Eason
Hope
Tanderioh
Children’s Day and Excursion Plans For June
The First Baptist Sunday school officers and teachers met at superintendent Carl C. Schmidt’s home in Park Oaks. They set June for the annual Children’s Day and formed a committee to arrange the program. An excursion will be held in June with arrangements headed by M. W. Stirlen. A choir was discussed and Schmidt, with G. B. Samuels, named to handle the feature. The meeting also reviewed attendance and lessons, and Rev. Robert Von Meigs invited the group to next quarter’s session at his home in mid June. Twenty five attended.
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Carl C. Schmidt
Pair Oaks
Schmidt
G. B. Samuels
MM. W. Stirlen
Robert von Meigs
Packers and Grinnell Set Title Undecided
Columbus Junction loses to Grinnell in a varsity basketball game as Grinnell dominates with strong basket shooting while Ottumwa battles to a standstill. The Ottumwa foul route scores most points for Ottumwa, and final play sees Grinnell tied by a late Steeler basket. Columbus Junction advances in the Central Town tournament with an opening win.
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Grinnell
Columbus Junction
Ottumwa
Otumwa
Grinneil Tam
Steeler
Columbus
Boosters Close In On Fund Drive For Local Club
The local baseball club continues a fundraising drive with a goal of six thousand dollars for the coming season. Now just over five thousand remains, and a meeting of booster committees is likely midweek to finalize totals. Also repairing Ball Park after a storm damaged the South End fence, nearly two hundred feet blown down by high winds.
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Ball Park
South End
Expect Peace In Dispute Between Switchmen And Railroads
Chicago March 25. An amicable settlement of the disagreement behind the threatened strike of 5000 Chicago switchmen appears near. After yesterday’s talks between railroad managers and a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen delegation, with G W W Hanger as acting federal labor commissioner, the general view is that a peaceful adjustment is likely in a few days. Hanger declined to comment for publication.
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Chicago
Managers’ Committee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
G. W. W. Hanger
Hanger
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lush Growth
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandelius as a hair cleanser that removes oil and dandruff, purifies the scalp, and stimulates growth. It claims immediate results, improved softness, shine, and fullness from a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores and toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Concessions Hint at Mediation to Avert Walkout
Belief grows that changes by both sides to mediate the differences show a willingness by employers and employees to avoid a strike or walkout.
Kensington and community notes in Columbus Junction
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a Kensington at Mrs Walter Hannans home March 26 1913. Local prohibitionist meeting at Majestic Theatre March 27 features Eugene V Chafin. New residences underway and rural school exhibit planned for Ames July summer school to show model one room schools. Local business changes include resignations at the button factory. eastbound No 30 delayed two hours by freight wreck near Washington. Mrs Charles Morgan ill with uncertain recovery.
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Columbus Junction
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kensington
Walter Hannan
Charles J. Tender
Fender
Muscatine
Vern Shipman
Sully
C. P.wilcox
Majestic Theatre
Eugene V. Chafin
C. C. Farmer
Ames
D. BR. Foster
Columbus
Ife
Washington
R. J. Deih
Chas
Reese
Charles Morgan
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