On the Potomac Historic Outing by Water
A ten day Potomac river voyage from its point near the old dock rock through historic sites along the river to Annapolis Fort McHenry and Fort Monroe. The trip recalls Braddock Washington and Civil War memories while enjoying Chesapeake Bay scenery and oysters.
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Washington
New England
Jth
Yellowstone Park
Yosemites
America
Europe
National Star
Recrew
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
aThait Shurvo
Iergarten
Braddock
Georgeshington
Imine
Potomac
Fort Washington
Fort Foote
Fort Sheridan
National
Mount Vernon
Qwagome
Fortress Monroe
Hampton
Merrimac
Old
Norfolk
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Fort McHenry
Key
Smith D. Pry
Strikes Cost Labor Groups Over Two Decades
Over the last twenty years labor organizations have aided striking employees to the tune of ten million one hundred seventy four thousand seven hundred ninety three dollars. This figure reflects widespread support amid ongoing labor actions and disputed wage disputes across industries.
Fall Tailor Made Gowns From Paris Models
Paris fashion foresees fall tailor made gowns from Paris with a modern French aura. English severity fades as trench chic rises with subtle touches of embroidery and brading in cord. Forget me not motifs and eyelet cloths dominate, with orange accents and layered colors for blouses and trims.
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Paris
New York
Pretty Collar Effects for Fall Wear
Fall collars feature varied neck decorations. A narrow black ribbon forms a popular formal touch, sometimes holding a small toilet article. The choker inspired cravat remains in vogue. A spotted foulard scarf tied with loops pairs with high linen collars for an autumn look. Velvet collars, lightened with lace or ribbon, mirror early season ideas.
Seasonable gowns for the school girls in fall fashion
Ellen Osmonde notes school wardrobes favor one to three new dresses, with summer style influences prominent in skirts and bodices. Ready-made street suits imitate maturer looks for girls over 14, while lighter materials and figured challies with colorful Persian patterns promise delicate, wrinkle-resistant outfits for younger maidens.
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Eton
Fry
Ellen Osmonde
Campaign for Iowa Knights of Pythias offices under way
The Knights of Pythias in Iowa open campaign for grand lodge offices ahead of the Des Moines meeting on October 8. Contenders include O M Gillett for grand chancellor, with B B Hawkins and John Springer named for other top posts. Several other announcements are expected as races begin.
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Knights of Pythias
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
F. W. Porterfield
Atlantic
O. M
Grand Tribunal of
The
Order
Stricter War Department Order Affects Iowa Military Departments
The War Department issued a new order raising standards for military departments at state normal Cedar Falls the University of Iowa City and Simpson College Indianola where regular army officers are detailed. It notes Ames Agricultural College has a military department but is not funded by the general government and thus not covered by the order.
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United States
Iowa
War Department
State Normal
Cedar Falls
State University of
Iowa City
Simpson College
Indianola
Agricultural College
Ames
Anti-Saloon League Convention Election Rumors
President L B Coffin and Secretary Matt Sawyers report Des Moines on September 16. A controversy over the state superintendent election saw IL H Abrams of Town City seek reelection, while the convention chose H C Marshall of Sioux City, with Abrams possibly seeking reinstatement after supporting a law for ward care at state hospitals and blocking temperance bills.
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Coffin
Ere Doe
Matt Sawyers
Teall
Old Northwestern Line Assessed by Boone Officials
Boone county officials urge the state executive council to assess the old Northwestern railroad line south from Boone past Noingona and Kate Shelley’s home. Once the main track, it was bypassed by a new Des Moines river bridge but not abandoned, affecting several townships along the route.
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Boone County
State Executive Council
Northwestern Railroad
Boone
Noingona
Kate Shelley
Des Moines River
Miss Anna Foster to Leave for Japan as Missionary
Miss Anna Foster daughter of T D Foster head of John Morrell Co Ottumwa and one of southern Iowa's wealthiest men will depart for Japan in a few days as a missionary. She and Rev D A Murray will be away eight years after a farewell at First Presbyterian Church Otumwa. The Iowa Park Sunday School assembly elected officers for the coming year with C R Wood Corwith Ia presiding I K Richardson Des Moines chant F W Smith Des Moines succeeding Rev F N Hildred Des Moines secretary H C Miller Iowa Falls treasurer and a board of directors including Rev F A Harter Welt City Rev A H Beaver Iowa Falls M Thompson J J Powell Cedar Rapids R Calkins Iowa Falls.
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Anna Foster
T. D. Foster
Towa
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa
Japan
Miss Foster
D. A. Murray
First Presbyterian Church
Towa State Sunday School Assembly
Iowa Park
C. R. Wood
Corwith
I. K. Richardson
Des Moines
F. W. Smith
F. N. Hldred
Des Moin
H. C. Miller
Iowa Falls
F. A. Harter
Welt City
A. H. Beaver
M. Thompson
J. J. Powel
Cedar Rapids
R. Calkins
Iowa Palle
Dubuque Policeman Told Heir to Large German Fortune
Police officer Joe Bertsch of Dubuque receives a letter from Germany naming him as one of 37 heirs to a fortune exceeding 4 million dollars left by a relative who died in the Argentine Republic, South America. Attorneys have been engaged to investigate the claim.
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Joe Bertsch
Dubuque
Germany
Argentine Republic
South America
Polly and Molly McGrew Rhyme Follies Return to School
A whimsical verse from Youth's Companion by Louise R. Baker recounts Polly and Molly McGrew facing a spelling bee and grammar challenge at school. The girls toggle between braids and knots, bibs on aprons, and the desire for recognition, finally embracing their rule bound routine.
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Polly
Molly
Mally McGrew
Molly McGrew
Louise R. Baker
Watch as a Compass to Find Your Way Home
Article explains how to use a watch as a compass when lost at land or sea. Hold the watch flat and align hour marks with the sun. use the sun's position to determine south. It details the 360 degree sky, the 15 degree sun movement per hour, and how hour marks correspond to directions to locate meridian and south. The method relies on simple geometry and the sun's daily path.
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Grees
N. Y
Umbrella Playhouse a Open Air Structure Idea
Demorest's Magazine offers a method to build an open air playhouse from a large umbrella. Tie pegs to each rib, bind to a pointed stick, secure the handle, erect by sinking the stick and stretching twine to form a circular roof and drapery walls. Use a long pole for height and safety pins to attach a fabric ruffle or paper walls.
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Demorest
Fireflies Sold by Peddlers in Tokyo Crowds
Fireflies are sold nightly by peddlers in crowded quarters of Tokyo and other Japanese cities. The number of firefly dealers in Tokyo is estimated at more than 40. The insects sell for three run apiece, a rin equaling one twentieth of a cent.
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Tokyo
Provost and broker tale on university endowment
A Philadelphia Times tale recalls University of Pennsylvania provost Charles C. Harrison winning a $1000 donation after a bargain about never entering the broker’s office again. A later visit returns with Harrison’s request for help with a university matter. Also a mother guides her five year old in prayer and is asked for butter and jam on daily bread.
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University of Pennsylvania
Charles C. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
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