Women in Session at Council Bluffs for Conger Visit
Special correspondent reports a bustling Council Bluffs welcome for Minister Edwin H. Conger. A reception at the Grand Hotel followed a biennial convention opening with remarks by Mrs Mabel Hutchinson. Attendees include Governor Shaw and A B Cummins. program highlights library work and social events with 240 voting members and thousands of club women contributing to women’s advancement.
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Council Bluffs
Edwin H. Conger
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Conger
Grand Hotel
Mabel Dixon Hutchinson
Ottumwa
P. J. Montgomery
W. L. Theckstein
Caroline L. Dodge
Blackstone
John N. Baldwin
Mabel D. Hutchinson
Committee On Credentials
Iowa
Grand Army
Shaw
A. B. Cummins
A Cress Clerk A Rare Public Image Of Patience
A vivid snapshot notes a young female clerk in a shop who smiles and obliges customers despite persistent pain in her back side and head. The description highlights her rare irritability and the strain she bears while at the counter.
Local figures named in library and education circles
The notice lists state library commissioner Ler and multiple educators including Miss Bertha Knobe of Chicago, Mrs. Nellie S. Kedsie, Bradley Institute in Peoria, Prof. W. M. Beardshead of Ames, and Prof. Lorads Taft of Chicago.
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Ler
Bertha Knobe
Chicago
Nellie S. Kedsie
Bradley Institute
Peoria
W. M. Beardshead
Ames
Lorads Taft
Mexico’s Remarkable Natural Wonders Highlighted
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt presents Mexican claims of natural wonders and enduring feats. It cites Popocatapetl as North America’s highest mountain, Valenciana as deepest vein and greatest silver yield, Guanajuato’s vein, Cacahuamilpa and Villa Garcia caves, Tollan now Tola as oldest American city, Abadano’s bookshop, Mexico City’s early printing, Guadalupe shrine akin to Lourdes, the Seri people, Oaxaca’s Tule tree, Jouruilo volcano, and Gen Porfirio Diaz as a peacemaker and stabilizing figure for Latin America.
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Mexico
el Correo de Sonora
North America
Popocatapetl
Valenciana
Guanajuato
Cacahuamilpa
Villa Garcia
Americas
Tollan
Tola
America
Aba
Santa Maria Tel Tule
Oaxaca
Jouruilo
Porfirio Diaz
Atlanta Constitution
Jell-O Dessert Debuts With Four Flavors
Jell-O introduces a new dessert available at grocers in four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry priced at 10 cents. The ad urges families to try it today.
Interstate Orators to Convene in Des Moines Contest
Des Moines hosts the Interstate Oratorical Association annual contest on Thursday evening May 2 with delegates from about 100 colleges across Illinois Ohio Minnesota Iowa Colorado Nebraska Wisconsin Missouri Indiana and Kansas arriving May 1 for the event.
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Des Moines
Interstate Oratorical Association
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Iowa
Colorado
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Missouri
Indiana
Kansas
When Irving Forgot Himself on stage with Webster
A Louisville Courier Journal note recalls an incident where Sir Henry Irving forgot an introductory line and Daly witnesses Didier played by Webster. Webster’s silent wit and a feigned inability to speak moved the audience as Irving pressed him to address Julie in Lyons Mail scene.
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Irving
Ben Webster
Sir Henry Irving
Lyons Mail
Lesurques
Julie
Didier
Sir Henry
Mr. Webster
Louisville Courier-Journal
Queen Victoria Proposes to Prince Albert at Windsor Castle
The 20 year old Queen Victoria described proposing to Prince Albert as the most nervous thing a woman could be asked to do. She first met him at 17 when he visited England with his father and, three years later, he openly confessed his love, shocking no one and delighting all. London Tit Bits
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Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
England
London
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claims Relief
Promises quick relief for corns bunions and aching hot swollen feet. Powder form to shake into shoes with a 25 cent price and free sample offer. Distributed by Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York in druggists and dime stores.
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Allen
Dioe
Allen S Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Ellendale Starts as New Minnesota Town on Burlington Line
Ellendale 13 a new town midway between Albert Lea and Owatonna Minnesota opens on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. The company plans Ellendale as the town with no other towns between the two cities and seeks pioneers to settle. Information available from R J Dobell Local Agent and Thos H Brown General Agent New Townson B C R Ty Pv Sioux Falls SD.
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Eltendale
Albert Lea
Owatonna
Minn
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Ellendale
Moving Pictures Reveal 50 Second Film Magic
An expert operator explains how a standard 50 foot film creates the illusion of a longer run time. He describes careful rehearsal, timing, and action packing in 50 seconds, plus a famous accidental bulldog pie caper that became a major hit worldwide.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Christendom
Europe
The Greatness of Simplicity Not Understood by Parish
Phillips Brooks drew crowds at a Hudson country house but locals judged his sermon lacking. A farmer and a city visitor contrasted the eloquence expected with the plain Saxon language Brooks used, leaving country ears disappointed.
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Phillips Brooks
Hudson
Bosting
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Efficacy in Muscatine Testimony
Local resident Jno Haines reports severe kidney related backache improving after three days of Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought from Havercamp's drug store and completed the box, saying the pills cured him. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U S agents. remember the name.
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Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Tricks in the silk trade expose costly deception risks
An expert warns buyers to avoid cheap silk sold at cotton prices. Adulteration includes cellulose imitators and mercerized cotton. tests like burning and tasting reveal metallic salts. Also notes a California Tourist Car service change and low Tuesday rates from Minneapolis to Los Angeles through April 30, 1901 via Iowa Central.
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South Sea Island
New York Sun
California
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Calif
Geo. S. Batty
Marshall
To Mothers of This Town Sweet Powders for Children
Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a swift remedy for feverish and cranky kids. Claimed benefits include cleansing the stomach, stimulating the liver, and a sure worm cure. Sold by druggists 25 cents with free samples. Allen S. Olmsted, Le Rev, N Y.
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Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Rev. N. Y
South Boruth Station Train Schedule Note
Train times listed for multiple stations including Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapelle and Ble Janction. All trains run daily except Sunday with various arrival and departure blocks noted in a compact timetable fragment.
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South Boruth
North Bound
Muscatine
Rind House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapelle
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the Journal
Cress
Mattie Long
Prouts Valley
Perry Co
Ness
Victoria
R. J. Dobell
Cooleysville
Thos. H. Brown
New Townson B., C. R. & Ty. Pv
Sioux Falls
Moving
New York Mail and Express
Ater
Supolio
Sapolio
Wheeler and Wilson
Iowa Ave
B.A. Metz
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
District Court
Said
Samuel F. Sawyer
Said County
C.J. Rwrman
Carskaddan & Burk
Fisch
TABER
Peoria, Iil
Taber’s Pepsin
Use Journal
O_AT
Frank
Rambler
Ideal Bicycles
Traveler’s Guide
Muscatins Division
Montezuma
Barleoad
Bae
Noispostenaer
Denver
Kangae City
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Sun Gay
Evan
Washington
Wilton
Wilton Muscat
Elrick Junction
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mall
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mall
Mx Sun
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Geo. S. Batty. Co
L. Seevers
Pass. & Tkt. Agt
Marshalltown
Muscatine North
Plymouth Rock
George W. Lindle’s
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