Marion county fair opens with Children's Day events
Palmyra on September 6 marks the first day of Marion county fair designated as Children's Day with free admission for all county children under 16. events include 50, 100, 220, 440 yard dashes, high jump, broad jump, shot put, relays, a rural schools tug of war, basketball, and a mule race with prizes. county premiums for cattle and saddle colt are offered and preparations advance with exhibitors arriving, local officials noting logistics and displays.
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Palmyra
Marion County
Geo. W. Moore
T. J. Suter
Ray
Cameron
Durand
Soldiers and Sailors Home News Roundup
At the Soldiers and Sailors Home cottage 20 Mr Thompson remains unwell after several days. Barber Mr Murphy in Lippincott hall, a sprinter, shaded the fat man's race at Baldwin Park. Rev Beadles left for Springfield to attend a Methodist conference. Sgt A B Campbell returned from Macomb to visit his wife. William and Eliza Hawkins moved to cottage 22. Kitchen worker George Kroeger sprained his hand. Mr and Mrs Lease mourn the death of their three week old grandson at 12th and Vermont. Young left to visit daughter Jennie Welch in Palmyra Illinois.
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Murphy
Lippincott Hall
Baldwin Park
Macomb
William Hawkins
Eliza Hawkins
George Kroeger
Ellis Lease
12Th
Vermont
Mr. Young
Jennie Welch
Palmyra
Apple Growers Meet Near Hannibal
C M Fette will entertain the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers association at his orchard west of Hannibal on Thursday afternoon September 14. A regular meeting of members and others interested in horticulture is urged to attend with a special taxi service from Hannibal Union station. Fette, an experienced orchardist, expects 100 to 123 percent of a normal apple crop this season.
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Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association
Hannibal
Hannibal Union Station
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Maple
The
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Quincy
Adams
Brown
Pike
Schuyler
Hancock
Methodist Mpiscoapal
Jack Frost
Aid O
Methodist Church
Jacob Sehafer
Rocky Ryan Methelist Church
Win
Boy Survives After Being Sucked Through Storm Sewer
A six year old boy playing near a storm sewer opening was swept into the sewer by flood water during a heavy noon rain in Dubuque. He was carried through the flooded conduit and emerged at the far end minutes later, where he was rescued unharmed.
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Dubuque. In
Greek Reservists Called Quietly Through September
Athens reports five classes of Greek reservists quietly called to the colors. A second line of text warns readers to pay widows only if marriage and financial support are involved, reflecting unusual era caution.
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Athens
London
Lima Farm Rescue After Well Damps and Local News
Lima Sept 6 report shows Ifred Baker overcome by damp in a 40 foot deep well while cleaning farm waste. He lay unconscious about thirty minutes before revival. Nearby newborn son, hospital transfer, and community sympathy noted. Also school opens with ~90 in attendance, local church basement dedication planned, and ongoing town improvements.
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Lima
Doyie
Ifred Baker
Mr. Baker
Baker
Lewis Branckensick
Local boy with Ringling circus headline here
Tom Buckley son of Matt Buckley formerly of this city is a leading Ringling Brothers clown arriving next Sunday for a show on Monday. Raleigh Wilson and Doc Ellet with Ringlings are well known here among retired circus people. The Ellet sisters have been with Ringling four years and Jeanie Rae as Miss Cinderella is a noted local figure in the troupe.
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Matt Buckley
Ringling Brothers Circus
Mr. Buckley
Sam Baldwin
Raleigh Wilson
Ringlings
Sells-Floto Circus
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Ringling
Flying Nelsons
Quincy
Jeanie Rae
Quincey
Miss Rue
Cinderella
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Miss Rae
Highland Park Ladies Souvenir Night at Park
Highland ParkTonight offers the first thousand women a wrapped souvenir valued 10 to 75 cents each. Guests will select a package without seeing contents, then enjoy dancing in the pavilion. The Highland waiters hold a big ball Thursday night.
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Highland Park
Highland
Amusements Today A lively slate of stage acts
Orpheum and Belasco theaters feature a mixed program with Wife In Name Only and The Tortured Heart. Star presents The Love Girl with Ella. The Spender showcases George Probert. Destiny's Toy stars Louise Huff. Savoy runs Strands and Gem Love's Get Away. Quincy offers a mystery drama with Marie Walcamp. Bijou blends pictures and vaudeville acts.
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Belasco
Star
Ella All
Family
the Spender
George Probert
Princess—Louise Huff
Destiny's Toy
Savoy
DeWolf Hopper
Marie Walcamp
Bijou
Tutrakan Stormed by German and Bulgarian Forces
Berlin reports the German and Bulgarian armies invading eastern Romania have stormed the fortified bridgehead at Tutrakan and taken the town of Debric, according to the war office announcement issued Tuesday.
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Tutrakan
Berlin
London
Rumania
War Office
Debric
Cuticura Ad Claims Skin Relief From Breakouts
A Dayton, Ohio reader Alfred T Burns Jr describes severe pimples and itching for six weeks. He used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, bought more after relief, and states the products healed his skin. The ad promotes Cuticura as mild for daily use and offers free samples by return mail.
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Alfred T. Burns, Jr
Sears St
Dayton
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