Fire Threatens Shops as Wapello News Booms
In Wapello on Oct 24 a fire near Myron Hall endangers old frame structures south of town. Bridges shoe shop is the origin site with nearby buildings at risk. The incident follows reports of scarlet fever in Jamison neighborhood and a busy day of political visits and local updates.
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Wapello
Jamison
Newport
Ike Jamison
George Brenneman
Columbus Junction
Fred Mossberry
W. Silverthorn
Los Angeles
Cal
W. A. Silverthorn
Frank Tutsison
Bloomington
Sve Tustison
Galveston
Geo. Potter
J. T. McChesney
D. J. O'Connell
Congress
Myron Hall
O'Connell
Rev. Mathews
Davenport
Arthur Springer
Lincoln
Welch
Mr. Springer
W. S. Isetts
Mt. Pleasant
Ed Isett
Elmer Higginbottom
W. Berryhill
Iowa City
Bane
John Biggs
Lafayette Boorn
D. Kirkpatrick
Herbert Curran
Couunty
Lou Linnehan
John Sherman
Will Bridge
Jas. O’toole
Sycamore
Jim
Sycamore ST
Fire saves stock but goods damaged by water
Fire crews reached the scene in time to save the stock and extinguish the blaze. The goods suffered significant water damage after a defective flue is suspected as the cause.
Old Ladies' Home Mourns Death of Mrs Drake
Mrs Minerva Drake died in the old ladies' home from congestive heart trouble after living there four years. Born in France, she was the wife of F A Drake who ran a dry goods business in the city. She died in her apartment with funeral set for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home.
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Mrs. Drake
Minerva Drake
Old Ladies’ Home
France
F. A. Drakeni
Typhoid Outbreak Stuns Ames College
Joe King reports fifty cases in hospital and many others ill at Iowa State College Ames. Des Moines nurses assist as trustees decide on school closure. Source traced to milk from a neighboring farm with polluted water. one death, Carl H. Masterson, recorded so far.
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Joe King
Iowa State College
Ames
Joe C. King
Des Moines
Carl H. Masterson
Golf Club Match Day Set For Saturday
Pleasant weather boosts interest at Muscatine Golf Club where a local tournament is planned for Saturday. A referee will pair players by scores and start them in five minute intervals, aiming for a large turnout and a busy afternoon.
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Muscatine Golf Club
Magnificent political speech in Iowa City by John P. Irish
West Liberty citizens traveled to Iowa City to hear Hon. John P. Irish speak in support of Republicanism. Irish presented a sound money Democrat viewpoint and urged his many old friends in Iowa City and surrounding areas to back the cause. A large crowd attended the event and praised the speech.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Iowa City
John P. Irish
Irish
Iowa Cly
River Falls Amid Dense Fog and Barge of Shells
The river level dropped from 12.1 to 11.9 since the last reading. The Monarch delivered a barge load of shells for local button factories this morning. The Young was delayed on its up trip until about eight o'clock due to dense fog over the river.
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Young
Street Quip About Bryan and Buffalo Bill Show
A street skit on the bank corner yesterday features two men joking about Bryan and Buffalo Bill. One asks the other for the difference between Bryan and Buffalo Bill, and the reply notes that Buffalo Bill has a show.
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Bill
Bryan
Buffalo Bill
Weeks' Break-ip-A-Cold Tab Announces No Cure
Advertisement notes the product Weeks' Break-ip-A-Cold Tab claims to cure cold during sleep but states there is no cure or pay. Price listed as 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp named as sole agent.
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J. J. Havercamp
Implicit Motivational Urge in a Wary Era
An introspective line urges care and purpose in life, framing death as near. It emphasizes making meaningful use of time and choosing virtue over complacency in the face of mortality.
Bryan at Baltimore and Washington Highlights of Day
William J. Bryan spent the day in Maryland and Washington addressing crowds in Rockville Frederick Union Bridge New Windsor Westminster Glydon and Baltimore. Thousands packed Music Hall and the station crowds reached about 10 000 at Union Station with 5 000 hearing a later mobile address.
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Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Maryland
Rockville
Frederick
Bruceville
Union Bridge
New Windsor
Westminster
Glydon
Bryan
Music Hall
Union Station
Hotel Rennett
Gorman
John Walter Smith
Hayes
Whyte
National Capitol
William M. Springer
Candate
Judge Springer
Capitol
Roosevelt's New York Campaign Draws Ongoing Ovation
Gov. Roosevelt completed his second day in New York with fourteen speeches across Stamford Oneonta Bloomville Norwich Roxbury and Otego amid large crowds. He praised continued administration support and addressed civil war veterans while weather limited outdoor turnout in Norwich.
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Gov. Roosevelt
New York
Norwich
N. Y
Roosevelt
Stamford
Oneonta
Bloomsvile
Vilage
Roxbury
Opera House
Sydney
Bryan
Otego
Education in Christian life and the 20th century church
A sermon on education as a divine element and social reform argues knowledge serves power but true harmony comes from the soul. It urges Christian institutions to nurture personal regeneration and direct service, stressing the church must reach the masses with Christ. Rev. Geo. D. Adams and Miss Laura Musser perform, closing with calls for broader church action.
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Snsnantsaaas Vaneausy
God
Jesus Christ
Church of God
Mr. Stetson
Church of Christ
Christ
Mr. Adams
Salvation Army
Rourke Cock Addresses Large Audience on Imperialism
Cincinnati scene reports Rourke Cock delivering a lengthy address on imperialism before a large enthusiastic audience. The speech spanned over two hours as part of a political stump effort. Senator Burrows also spoke to a sizable crowd in Grand Rapids on the same topic.
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Cincinnati
Rourke Cockran
Senator Burrows
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mindful motives shape true character and choices.
The quote urges examining inner aims and dislikes to gauge virtue. It highlights that character lies in what people pursue and avoid, shaping how they act in life.
First Michigan Campaign Speech Opens Tour
He delivered his inaugural Michigan address last night outlining key topics from tariff policy to trust issues, presenting a broad platform to the gathered audience.
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Michigan
Prohibition Candidate Woolley Speaks to Rhode Island Crowd
John G. Woolley the Prohibition party presidential candidate addressed a crowd exceeding 1000 at Music Hall Providence after a street parade last night. The event followed a local parade and drew supporters from the Rhode Island area.
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Providence
R. L
John G. Woolley
Music Hall
Chicago Markets Report Opening and Closing Quotations
Special dispatch listing opening high low and closing prices on the Chicago board for wheat and live stock receipts. Kansas City hogs 12 000 cattle 14 0600. Omaha hogs 6 200 cattle 4 000. Northwest wheat receipts with Minneapolis Duluth totals and year over year comparisons. Liverpool wheat 42d lower and corn 44d lower.
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Chicago
Chicago Board Today
Kansas City
Omaha
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Ces
Ccee Tbs
Astieda
Market Prices Sparse for Goods and Lumber
A wide list of prices for fruits vegetables dairy meats and building supplies appears, with items such as potatoes at 50c per bushel, wax beans 31.09 per bushel, butter 17 to 25 cents, eggs 17 cents per dozen, and soft and hard coal priced. Market notes indicate prices vary and overall market is unsteady.
Muscatine Market Report for Grain and Livestock
Grain prices list corn oats rye wheat and hay with ranges for old and new markets. Flour, meal, buckwheat and white corn prices shown, plus live stock values for hogs cattle calves sheep lambs and spring chickens with small price spreads.
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Illinois
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Ue Eee
Amet Ag Roar
Ice Po
River News
Washington and Hour
Dr. Adams
Trourke Cockran
Woolley
Rhode Island
Uyuck'’S Stoves & Rangess
H. J. Toher
H. E McKay
Muscatine
Fruit and Vegetables
Muscatine Markets
Graham
B. E. Lilly’s Dry Goods Store
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