States Split on Local Option Saloon Question
The four states Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska held voting on liquor licenses Tuesday amid campaigns marked by loud church activity and temperance processions. Illinois saw many towns vote for or against saloon licenses while Wisconsin and Michigan reported dry results in several counties. Nebraska towns mostly favored restrictions or prohibition with Lincoln voting on hours from 7 am to 7 pm.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
Ilinois
Illinois
Springfield
Auarora
Elgin
Kankakee
Bloomington
Danville
Joliet
Alton
Rockford
Decatur
Galesburg
Nixon
Lincoln
Michigan
Globe Democrat
A Day's Work For The Hen
A Cincinnati gentleman in an Irish market asks the price of eggs. An old Irishwoman replies thrippence a piece and says the egg is a day’s work for a hen to lay, spoken with plain honesty. The May DESIGNER notes the moral.
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Baptist Church Sunday School and Evening Services Notice
Baptist church announces Sunday School at 9:45 in charge of tire program. Special program planned for Exster morning with preaching at 11 o clock on death the end. Juniors meet at 2:30. B Y P O at 7 with Mrs Miller in charge. 8 p m preaching on Are young men moral throng. St W Mecan Pastor.
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B. Y
Mra
L. Miller
Real estate transfers listed in sheriff and residents records
Sheriff Jd A Hayes transfers to Ora I Cook and Trusten Hart. Abel and wife to James H Abel, wares and lots in Thornburgs Unionville. Franklin and wife to D Cook, lot 13 in Thorn burghs. Chappell to Ridhey, lots 2 and 3 in Lemons. Jones and wife to Joseph C Valentine, lot 10 in Thornburgs. Wiles to Wiles, NW and SW in Unionville. Garner to M E Church trustees, part of SW. Gilworth to Galloway, NE and SE. Metz to Alexander, NW and AW. Conger to King, lot 3 in Howland.
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Ora I
Cook Shi
Bot
Abel & Wife
James HO
Abel
Otho Staggs
Sarah Mo Cook
Nelson A
Franklin & Wife
D Cook
Thos
H. Jones
Joseph C & Deleskab Valentine
Thornburgs
Unionville
William P Wiles
James I Wiles
Henry Garner
M. E. Church Q
Benjamin
F Gilworth
Gideon A. Galloway
Ollie Galloway
William Metz
Albert A. Alexander
Moses Conger
J. H. King
Lot
Howland
West Liberty Notes on Farms Schools and Visits
West Liberty community updates include farmers planting for corn and noting Nora Not’s illness. John Demerys hive moved to New Town, Dave Morgan suffers rheumatism, and Rev Wilson preached last Sunday. School resumes at Pearson with Miss Sallie Putham. Mrs McConkey improves, Sarah Demery unwell, Jane Smiley visited, Sunday school at Pearson at five. Reverend Mrs Terry to preach on the fourth Sunday at four.
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John Demerys Hive
Newtown
Dave Morgan
Ret. Wilson
Pearson
Sallte Putham
McConkey
Sarah Demery
Jane Smiley
Terry
Hadley Says He Won't Seek Governor Nomination
An Iowa political figure states he may be urged by party leaders to run but health concerns and family duties prevent a strenuous campaign. He urges the party to announce plans before June 5, cites doctor's advice about campaigning, and notes possible health recovery trips to Colorado.
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Sike
Boulder
Cole
New Mexico
Colorado
Missouri
John C McKinley
United States
John E. Swanger
Ozark County
James I. Neville
Springfield
Supreme Cours
Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care
An exchange quotes a proverb about frugality urging careful penny management to secure broader financial gains, reflecting common value on prudence in spending and savings.
Dean’s Kidney Pills Advertised By Local Sufferers
Unionville residents report relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Dean’s Kidney Pills. A Milan Missouri man describes chronic suffering and renewed mobility, claiming the remedy cured his lumbago and painful kidney secretions. Sold by local druggists and Faulter Milburn Co, Buffalo NY, as U
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Milan
Unionville
Caillat N. Martin’s
Dale
Prige
Fdater-Milburn Co
Buffald
New York
United
Destructive Chelsea Fire Destroys One Third of City
A massive blaze in Chelsea Massachusetts last Sunday destroyed a third of the city, burning over a square mile and wiping out churches hospitals the public library city hall five schools, twenty blocks and hundreds of homes. Officials estimate 10 000 homeless and a $10 to $15 million loss with four fatalities. The fire began near the Boston Blacking Company and spread despite aid from multiple fire departments over twelve hours.
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Boston
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Boston Blacking Company
Boston Fire Department
Local Notes From Scott County April News
The Scott school opened April 6 with Miss Holliday teaching. Farmers plan planting as millet seeds rise in demand, and weather remains favorable. Charley Pollock was badly burned when a horse fell on him. he is slowly recovering. Charley Pollock’s baby died Friday from whooping cough, buried Sunday at Powersville cemetery with Edna Torrey leading funeral services. Mr John Greene and family left for Colorado April 11. AFP Putnam was kicked by a horse and bedridden for days but is improving. Congress is expected to adjourn by May 9. Cuba governors resign at Gov Magoon’s request. American army officers take their places. Magoon creates a 2000‑man regular army led by Pino Guerra.
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Charley Pollock
Powersville
Edna Torrey
John Greene
Colorado
Afp Putnam
Magoon
Cuba
Pino Guerra
Expert Shoemaker at Drummonds Restores Old Shoes
An expert shoe repairer at Drum mond's brings faded footwear back to life. He makes old shoes look like new with skilled detailing and careful repairs.
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Drummond’s
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