World Events Across the Globe in Brief
Official Washington scrutinizes Mexico after a California cruiser incident in Guaymas as investigations begin. Senator Owen resists action on Lewis election charges, urging Senate refer to any evidence. Navy League opens with calls for a naval program amid Wilson’s season opener. Customs reshuffle targets Philadelphia officials. A nine dollar weekly minimum for women in interstate commerce and a child labor ban above fourteen proposed in Senate bill.
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Owen
Oklahoma
James Hamilton Lewis
Ashton
Ilnois
Lewis
Senate
United States
Chilton
Multiple global incidents highlight war crimes and political turmoil
Domestic crimes and political upheavals dominate the dispatch with a Washington doctor sentenced for mail fraud, a Moro siege in Jolo hospitalizing 30 Americans, a deserting force at Naco surrendering, a Montreal train wreck injuring many, and a King Alfonso assassination attempt in Madrid among other violent events and trials across the globe.
Newshire County ledger notes varied claims and deaths
The report lists multiple Iowa items: county supervisors grant 6728.61 to Gussie Sewing for injuries from a lumber debris incident near a Woodbine bridge in 1909. Jos Pappas arrested in Des Moines for an alleged Jefferson murder. Boone Commercial Association board elects Perrine president with Irick and Herman in top posts. Lutheran backers plan a 75000 deaconess home in Marshalltown. a 14 year old Williamstown boy shoots himself. Mrs. Christina Newell dies at Columbus Junction near age 96. other brief items cover local school vacancies, bank deals, land transfers, and community events across numerous Iowa towns.
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Gussie Sewing
Woodbine
Jos Pappas
Jefferson
Des Moines
Pappas
Boone Commercial Association
C. M. Perrine
George B. Irick
Boone National Bank
Otto C. Herman
The
Security Savings Bank
W. I. Hargen
Christina Newell
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Eddyville
Wapello
Nodland
Kreutzer & Waseioge
Sixbury
Iowa Music Teachers’ Association
Cedar Falls
Logan
Board of Education
A. V. Willams
Robinson
Argus
Esherville Democrat
Frank Carpenter
Charles W. Mullan
Bwa
Waterloo
Tenth
Clarke
Methodist
Waverly
Keokuk County
J. I. Neswander
Kinross
Iowa County
George E. Patterson
Estherville Enterpise
G. C
G. K. Allen
Iowa City Elks
Dayton Flood Relief Fund
Christian Endeavorers
LeGrand
A. F. Frodden
Dubuque County
Industrial Corporation
Dubuque
Keokuk
H. A. Arnold
Earlville
Albert Meyer
New Hampton
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Britt, In
Taylor County
Samuel J. Key
Lenox
Mr. Key
James Edmunds
Clearfield
Thomas Buckley
Lake Mills
A. T. Hague
N. I. Nelson
Buckley
Mason City
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Sioux City
A. M. Ten Eyck
Ames
J. Randolph Pickell
National Hay and Grain Reporter
Rock Island
Albert Lea
Rockford
Manly Junction
Clear Lake
Joseph Saylor
Fontanelle
Cooper
Upper Iowa University At
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Muscatine
Davenport
Harrison County
Rebekah
Dunlap
Missouri Valley
Frank Mathis
F. E. Northup
I. T. Kirby
F. P. Lierle
Marshalltown
Ferdinand Hansen
Brayton
Council Bluffs Association of Congregational Churches
Shenandoah
Manchester
William B. Stewart
Essex
Burlington
Red Oak Branch
The Case for Machine Made Shoes From United Shoe Co
An advertisement argues machine production lowers costs in U S footwear, claiming per pair costs for machine use range under 6 cents for high priced shoes and under 1.38 cents for two thirds of output. It states average royalty under 2.28 cents and urges readers to write for more details from United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston Mass.
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United States
United Shoe Machinery Company
Boston
Mass
Ady
Meat Bearing Avocado Could Ease High Cost of Living
The avocado tree in Mexico bears a pear shaped fruit high in fat and other nutrients. One large meat pear can provide a meal for a man. The fruit is little known due to limited cultivation, mostly around native huts. Widespread cultivation could impact the cost of living.
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Mexico
Pimple Covered Face Finds Relief in Cuticura
A Chicago resident at 1618 Dayton Street describes a month of red irritated pimples that itched and burned. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about three weeks the skin was soothed and relief achieved. An offer for free samples and a Skin Book is included.
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Dayton St
Chicago
Til
Dept. L
Bostou
Adv
Seeing Beyond Would Not Improve Our Life
The passage argues that if portals to the beyond opened, humanity would not necessarily become better or happier. Sacred realities might be degraded to ordinary human discourse, as our knowledge cannot rise above current nature. It calls for a quality of life that conveys closeness and sweetness of the eternal kingdom of love.
Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance Ad Promotes Coop Builds
A Des Moines based Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance Ad urges readers to practice cooperative policy with the company noting 20 years of operation in Iowa. It reports over 40,000 members and $45,000,000 in insurance in force and invites inquiries to Co. BD. Harsh secretary Des Moines Iowa for details about joining at reduced costs.
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Iowa
Assoc’n
Des Moines
Glasgow to Nelson milestone monument proposed in 1807
In Glasgow 1807 Sir John Carr advised a brief inscription for Nelson's monument reading Glasgow to Nelson. Magistrates suggested adding nine miles to mark distance to the town of Nelson, making the column serve as milestone and monument.
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Tarifty Scot
John Carr
Glasgow
Nelson
Opera Party Question Sparks Witty Courtroom Quip
A judge remarks on hosting an opera party asking what boxes to take with the playful line Any, except chatterboxes.
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Washington
State Department
California
Guaymas
Sonora
Navy League
Wilson
Zelly McAdoo
Treasury
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Kemp
Kemp
Senator Fletcher
Manila
San Francisco
Jolo
Pedro Ojeda
Naco
Ariz
Eigh
Grand Trunk
St. Lamberts
Montreal
Canada
San Diego
Cal
Cowles
Mex
Theodore Thorkildson
Ottawa
Ira Nelson
Arkansas
Loulsiana
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Albert C. Frost
Landis
Fort William
Ont
Chester Arnold
Indianapolis
Ind
Arnold
Big Four Bridge
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
New England
Alice Kennington Moodie
Portland
Mac
Douglas
Pennsylvania
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
New York City
Thaw
Matteawan Insane Hospital
Butte
Mont
Louis J. Duncan
Duncan
Harrisburg
Sssa Nitmotioasi
Johnny" Lssuiwa
UtictasepaGenardh
Francis Hennessy
St. Louiis
City Athletic Club
Coulon
John Brooks Henderson
Missouri
Washington, D. C
J. Pierpont Morgan
St. George's Episecopal Church
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil
West Palm Beach
Fla
Young Women’s Christian Asociation
Richmond
Supreme Court
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Court
William Jennings Bryan Townsend
Kearney
Neb
Townsend
Woodrow Wilson
Southern Industrial Educational Association
Alfonso
Madrid
John
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