Fair Oaks Promises Paved Streets and Weekend Treats
Fair Oaks promotes paved streets and a Sunday ice cream and candy stop at Slaughter's. Mrs. R C Townsley leaves for Davenport to visit over Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Knotts of Kansas Street this afternoon. John W McKee of Corning Ark arrives for a week visiting relatives in Muscatine and vicinity.
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Slaughter’s
R. C. Townsley
Davenport
Clarence Knotts
Kansas Street
John W. McKee
Corning
Ark
Muscatine
Franks Ashcraft's East 2nd Street listing details trade items
A compact catalog note lists Good elevation abbreviation Fairbank engines Red Jacket pumps and U. S. separators at Frank Ashcraft's along East 2nd Street.
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Fairbank’s
Red Jacket
Frank Ashcraft’s
East 2Nd St
Sunday Stroll Through Fair Oaks Park
A calm Sunday scene invites residents to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fair Oaks Park with quiet avenues, shaded benches, and casual neighborhood activity. Local walkers greet one another as the afternoon light highlights greenery along the paths.
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Fair Oaks
Commissioner bans US and state arms in trademarks
Washington, Nov 21. The patent commissioner ruled that no manufacturer may place on goods the arms of the United States or any state or city in a trademark. The decision involved a firm using the eagle and U. S. mark on its products.
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Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Patents
United States
U. S
The Best Cough Cure Promoted By Patent Remedy
An advertisement touts a cough cure made with Virgin Oil of Pine Glycerine and Whisky claiming to cure any curable cough and break a cold in 24 hours. It instructs a teaspoonful every four hours and urges requesting Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine from Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
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Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Fair Oaks Addition Name Chosen Today
The Western Realty company names the new East Hill addition Fair Oaks after 2,000+ submitted names from 382 contributors. Miss Stella G. Ames wins 25 gold dollars or a $50 credit. second prize goes to Mrs. Anna C. Bridgman for Highland Park.
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Fair Oaks
Western Realty Company
East Hill
Stella G. Ames
East Ninth Street
Highland Park
Anna C. Bridgman
Mulberry Avenue
J. G. van Lent
F. D. Throop
J. L. Giesler
the Hermitage
Brightside
Hillcrest
the Oaks
Oakhurst
the Park
Highland
Miss Anna Gertz Fetes Bride-to-Be at Linen Shower
Miss Anna Gertz guest of honor at a linen shower hosted by Miss Emma Phillips and Miss Nell Phillips on Lucas Street. Friends presented numerous gifts and the evening featured amusements and refreshments ahead of her marriage to Frank Jones.
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Anna Gertz
Frank Jones
Emma and
Nell Phillips
Lucas Street
Farewell Party for Andrew Johnson at Pioneer Button Plant
A farewell event was held at Andrew Johnson's Jackson street home hosted by the finishing department employer. Johnson received a handsome silverware set from the guests and will soon leave the company.
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Andrew Johnson
Jackson Street
Pioneer
Johnson
Miss Marie Grossheim Hosts Afternoon Games at East Eighth
Miss Marie Grossheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Grossheim entertained friends yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the parental home 110 East Eighth street. The event featured games and refreshments for a pleasant gathering.
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Marie Grossheim
Oscar. Grossheim
East Eighth Street
Mercy and Help Sewing Society election notice
The annual election of the Mercy and Help Sewing society will be held at the home of Mrs. Albert St. Clair on the corner of Third and Cedar streets on December 3. A full attendance is desired.
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Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Albert St. Clair
Third and
Cedar Streets
Ramona Council Nominates Officers for Pocahontas Degree
At a Ramona Council meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas officers to be elected in a few weeks were nominated in preparation for the upcoming vote.
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Ramona Council
Degree of
Pocahontas
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Meeting Next Tuesday
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club will meet after noon at the home of Mrs. Harry Nietzel 504 East Sixth street.
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Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Harry Nietzel
East Sixth Street
Electa Chapter to Meet at Masonic Hall Monday
Electa Chapter No. 32 O. E. meets in regular session at Masonic hall Monday evening November 23 at 7 30 sharp for the meeting.
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Electa
Masonic Hall
Missouri Vote Totals Show Taft Narrow Lead Statewide
Taft wins Missouri by a 1026 plurality according to official Folk tabulations. Gemlich republican appears elected lieutenant governor by 30 votes on face value, with minor republicans defeated. amended returns may alter Painter to a 33 vote edge for the legislature, altering outcomes.
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Taft
Jefferson City
Missouri
Folk
Jacob F. Gemlich
Painter
Muffins Made with Gold Medal Flour Liked by Sanan
The note praises muffins using Gold Medal Flour, mentioning they were favored by Sanan and highlighting the flour brand used.
Western Realty Opens New Fair Oaks Addition
The article notes a forthcoming opening by Western Realty Company of a new addition named Fair Oaks, signaling a rebranded or expanded development in the local real estate scene.
Bryan Travels in Texas on Monterrey Trip
William J. Bryan and his wife were greeted in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo as they traveled toward Monterey Mexico. The visit includes ten days in Monterrey followed by a hunting trip along the Rio Grande and a return via Austin and Galveston before going home.
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Mexico
Laredo
Tex
William J. Bryan
Monterey
Mex
Bryans
Nuevo Laredo
Bryan
Rio Grande
Austin
Galveston
Dairy association urges state dairy support and milk price law
Waterloo Iowa November 21 The state dairy association adopted resolutions urging the legislature to appropriate at least ten thousand dollars yearly to fund dairying short courses and educational meetings across the state. It asks for compensation to cattle owners slaughtered after TB testing, a law banning price discrimination by creameries, and congressional duties on dairy farm products.
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Waterloo
State Dairy Association
General Assembly
Congress
Amateur Night Thrills At Family And Bijou Theatres
Last night featured vaudeville acts with visiting attractions and local talent at the Family and Bijou Theatres. Due to high demand, the same bill returns tonight at the Bijou, with Sunday performances shifted to the Family and Grand venues as no show at West Second Street.
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West Second Street
Hale Denies World Tale About Kaiser Audience
Dr. William Bayard Hale repudiates a New York World story claiming details of his audience with the German Emperor. He calls the fabrication and says he told the World reporter the report was false before publication.
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Kaiser
New York
N. Y
William Bayard Hale
New York World
World
Funeral Today for Mrs Reynolds in Drury Township
The funeral of the late Eli Reynolds was held this afternoon from the family residence in Drury Township. Interment followed at Reynolds Cemetery with local mourners in attendance.
Earthquake Felt Across Central Mexico Yesterday
Reports to the Meteorological Bureau say a strong quake shook the central republic yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported. The event occurred near Mexico City with tremors felt in the capital and surrounding regions.
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Mexico
City of
Meteorological Bureau
The
Republic
Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for sore lungs and pneumonia or consumption germs. It claims the cough killer heals lungs and prevents serious results, urging readers to seek the genuine product in the yellow package from A. W. Morgan, a druggist.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan Druggist
Australians Brooks and Wilding Win Victorian Doubles
Melbourne reports Brooks and Wilding of Australia defeated Wright and Alexander of America in the final of the Victorian doubles for the lawn tennis championship.
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Melbourne
Brooks
Wilding
Australia
Wright
Alexander
America
Independent Fertilizer Company Forms in Trenton
The Independent Fertilizer company was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey this afternoon with a capital stock of 50000000 dollars. Hildegarde Gold Medal Flour pleases the cook Frederica.
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Fertilizer Company
Trenton
N. J
Independent
Hildegarde
Frederica
Roach Musser Dangers Gained Hall For Thanksgiving Night
Roach and Musser Hose company and Rollaway Company clashed over Armory hall and Hare’s hall for Thanksgiving night. Howard Warfield, hall manager, paid compensation to the Hose company at 1 pm to settle the dispute. The Thanksgiving grand hall moves to Armory hall, with Warfield’s prior Roach Musser contract taking precedence after money settlement.
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Hare
Rollaway Company
Roach & Musser Hose Company
Howard Warfield
Hose
Armory Hall
Hase
Warfield
Rollaway
Roach & Musser
Comrades of 1861 Bury Col Munroe at Greenwood
The Shelby Norman Post G A R gave a large turnout for the funeral of Col J H Munroe at his home 417 West Third Street The simple Trinity burial rite was conducted at the house by Rev A I E Boss and at the cemetery the burial was conducted by the post with taps The pallbearers were Ralph A Thompson William S Hill Robert C Schenck Julius A Schmidt M W Stirlen and Benj Pomeroy.
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Shelby Norman Post
J. H. Munroe
West Third Street
A. I. E. Boss
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity
Sons of Veterans
Ralph A. Thompson
William S. Hill
Robert C. Schenck
Julius A. Schmidt
M. W. Stirlen
Benj, Pomeroy
Notable Contributors Wealthy List Ties Donations To Campaign
The article lists major donors with large figures such as Charles P. Tafte 160000 and J Pierpont Morgan 25000, Andrew Carnegie 25000, William Nelson Cromwell 25000, Whitelaw Reid 25000, and President Roosevelt 1000 among many others, detailing substantial contributions from both eastern and western lists. It emphasizes the popularity of subscriptions and records broader support across prominent figures and institutions.
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Charlies P. Tafte
I.-Esce
J. Pierpont Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Robert T. Lincoln
James A. Poor
William Nelson Cromwell
B. C. Kerens
Frank B. Kellogg
Thomas F. Cole
H. K. Cochran
Charles Page Bryan
WP. P. Frasier
F. A. W. Kieckhofer
Whitelaw Reid
Mills
Adolphus Busch
Dickey
William Barrett Ridgeley
President Roosevelt
Bb. Bovergree
Sohn
Broge Odccce
Jem Motor
William Kent
P. EE Seth Ow
Eh. Coe
Wacrioroi
Modesty and common sense in a jokester remark
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a humorist who jokes about being rotten yet is told his modesty hides common sense. The exchange frames wit through playful self assessment.
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Louisville Courier. Journal
Women as guardians of language praised for English progress
A New York World opinion asserts women in all lands guard speech and preserve its purity, deserving much credit for the improvement of American English. The remark highlights the pivotal role of women in language stewardship.
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New York World
Used to It Sisters Bond Over Unspoken Truths
In a brief passerby exchange, a woman confesses she can only be a sister to him, and he responds with wry humor about how common such lines are. Their candid tension hints at underlying affection and restraint in their relationship.
Franklin quote on time as life’s core value
A compact reflection attributes life’s meaning to time, urging not to waste it. The saying, attributed to Franklin, frames time as essential to living fully and purposefully.
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Franklin
Iowa and Kansas clash as half ends scoreless
At Iowa field Iowa and Kansas are tied 0 to 0 at halftime in a game marked by a large crowd and much enthusiasm. It is Captain Kirk’s final appearance for Iowa after four years. The nearby high schools North Des Moines and Iowa City High also played to a scoreless draw.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Kansas
Iowa Field
Kirk
North High School
Des Moines
Ablazi of Conviction Root Juice Hailed Across Country
The article extols Root Juice as a cure for indigestion constipation nervous weakness rheumatism and related ailments. It credits widespread cures and urges crowds to Morgan's drug store where the remedy is sold at 1 per bottle or 3 for 2.50.
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Morgan’s
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Roach
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the Armory
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Rollaway Com
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Bury Col
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Ablazi
Family Theatre
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the Wonderful
Madame Ger
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the Family Theatre
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Iowa Avenue
J. K. Tyler
Oph. D
McCurdy
J. W Plank Co
Carlisle
Penna
C. E. Gill
West Libertia
Saulisbury Bridge
Care Journal
Chester White
Ben Meerdink
Moscow Road
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