Davenport meeting pushes for $731000 canal appropriation
Citizens of Davenport meet to discuss Hennepin canal funding and the Upper Mississippi improvement. M. J. Bagal urges congress to provide $731,000 to complete the canal, with plans to boost a sugar factory and river commerce, while committees form to press Washington and secure acreage contracts for beet production.
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Davenport Business Men's Association
Muasopic
M.D. Eagel
Davenport
A. L. Mossuan Roo
Divenport
Upi
Enginver Lung
the Star
Paupla
Poghmaster Bryson
Uttla
Congress
Commierce
Bryson
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Mississipi
Ita Binke
Ik Resolvea
Wy Tors Association
Congress of the United Sistes
Mississippi Valley
M. J. Baga
Ulige
McGuirk
Washington
Eastern
Mtrien
Hayward
Letts
Lievenport
M. J. Engal
H. H. Vogt
Lon Bryson
W. C. Hayward
P. D. Lets
M. J. Wave
H. IH. Vogl
M.S. Wagal
St. Paul
St. Louis
HM. Miller
Arui
Ruth Oratorio at Power College of Music
The oratorio Ruth will be performed Wednesday by sixty musicians in the college concert with piano organ and orchestral accompaniment at the MIs venue, featuring a prominent musical ensemble and conductor.
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Ruth
Power College of Musichars
Piang
Eben Molden at Burtis Opera House Promises Strong American Play
A detailed advance for Eben Molden's presentation at the Burtis opera house on Friday December 16 highlights a three act drama about William Brower Hope and Uncle Ed. Set pieces range from Lone Pine farm to Finkle Brook with humor and heartfelt scenes. The cast includes notable performers and the show promises rich scenery and wardrobe.
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Ben Holden
Uncle Eh
William Brower
Hope
David Brewer
Lone Pine Farm
Eben Halden
Black Hawk
Finkle Brook
Brower Farm
Hottle
Will
Eben Molden
Burtis
Howse
Will Investigate Deaths From Snake Cabbage In Sidell
Dr. Geo Palmer of the state board of health travels to Sidell to probe a series of fatalities blamed on cabbage said to contain hair worms or "snakes." James Rankin Mary Rankin and their four children were found dead in bed after consuming the vegetable. Three other victims in the area died recently from the same cause as authorities seek answers.
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Springfield
Til
Geo. ©. Palmer
The
State Board*of Health
Sidell
James
Mary Rankin
Sacajawea Honored as Guiding Heroine of Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland hosts a centennial Lewis and Clark celebration with a $7,090 statue of Sacajawea to honor the Shoshone guide and interpreter who aided the expedition. The Bachlaven Statue association leads efforts across Oregon and neighboring states with Mes. Eva Enery Dyi at the helm. Sacajawea, mother of a two month old, aided the explorers, saved vital papers, interpreted at councils, and guided the party to the coast and back, earning lasting respect in history.
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Lewis and Clark Gettenvilal
Portland
Ore
Wich
Lewis and Clark
Pacde
Sacajawea
Leantlark
Bachlaven
Dhiarge
Oregon
Washington
Dakotas
Idaho
Montana
Nebraska
Utah
Colorado
Eva Enery Dyi Autkor
Jefferson
Sucejawea
Achild
Chabonmrau
Lewis Gwestward
Tle Cains
Upper
Missouri
Sacadawea
Sacajawen
Sucajawea
Camewall
Hardy Travelers
Seenjawen
Lewis
Doutt
Irin
Bronze statue to honor Sacajawea in Portland park
Alice Cooper of Denver chosen to sculpt a bronze memorial statue to Sacajawea to be placed in a Portland park after the centennial celebration marking 100 years since her key role in opening overland routes. The piece, a first honoring an Indian woman, signals growing recognition of indigenous figures.
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Portland
Alice Cooper
Denver
Electric Bitters Restores Mrs Newson After Long Illness
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama suffered three years of indigestion stomach and bowel troubles with failing doctors. She tried Electric Bitters and rapidly recovered. The remedy is promoted for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues at 50 cents guaranteed by Frank Nadler Drugist.
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H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Nadler
Women Outnumber Men in Cities Census Says
A census bulletin shows overall U S population has more men than women while cities contain more women. In the continental United States there are 2 88 221 more males than females per 100. Few regions show female excesses in Europe and other continents. The report notes life expectancy differences and miscounts in age groups, with longer female lifespans cited as a factor.
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Washington
United States
Teannes
Innay
Bérn
Mreak
Iowa corn crop valued at twelve million dollars
Des Moines reports from December 23 state Iowa's corn crop is worth about 12 million dollars. Director John R. Sage of the weather crop service confirms the estimate of 9,000,300 acres and about 300,000,000 bushels, with a potential price near forty cents per bushel. He cautions against exaggerated crop forecasts and notes wide variances in yields across counties.
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Des Moines
Towa
John R. Sage
Weather Crop Service
Iowa
Sage
Kit
Pottawattomie
GRAfTER FOUND GUILTY IN GAMBLING CONSPIRACY CASE
Saul Ste Marie Michigan December report states Frank Stevens longtime pollie captain was convicted of conspiracy to obtain money from gamblers. He was committed to the Mercy of the court with appeal planned to the supreme court. Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour advertisement appears with product claim.
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Saul Ste Marie
Mich
Frank Stevens
Pollie
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