Married Fifty Years Honor Examines Centerville Couple
Centerville marks fifty years of marriage for former Attorney General A. S. Baker and his wife at their Maywood home. About two hundred guests attend the celebration with eight children and nineteen grandchildren present. Baker, a Civil War veteran, practiced law in multiple states and served twice as Iowa attorney general.
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Centerville
Baker
Maywood
Elfis
Hayipy
Haker
Winterset
Iowa
Towa
General Baker
Gene
Missouri
Winterest
Leon
Ottumwa
Lancaster
St. Louis
Tacoma
Wash
T. P. Shents
Drake University Law School
M. I. & N. Railroad
Grat Western
Whinery Reunion Held for Fourteenth Annual Session
The Zimri Whinery association held its 14th annual reunion in Bangor on the 18th with large attendance. Mrs. F. W. Galloway of Marshalltown was elected secretary, succeeding the late Mrs. J. P. Kirk. Officers named: Samuel Whinery, president. A. B. Hollingsworth, vice president. Nathan Kirk, treasurer. Marshalltown will host in 1909. Only two of Zimri Whinery’s ten children survive: Samuel Whinery of Marshalltown and Mrs. Sarah Jane Hollingsworth of Bangor, both in attendance.
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Iowa
Bangor
Zimri Whinery Association
F. W. Galloway
Marshalltown
J. P. Kirk
Samuel Whinery
A. B. Hollingsworth
This
Nathan Kirk
Zimri Whinery
Sarah Jane Hollingsworth
Creston Chautauqua Finances Detail Planned Improvements
Creston Chautauqua management reports after all season 1908 bills are paid, about 150 dollars for permanent improvements, plus a new auditorium. A cash balance of 200 dollars remains in the treasury, not payable to stockholders by agreement, to be used for park improvements.
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Creston Chautauqua
Creston
Chautauqua
Association
Mercy hospital cornerstone laid on west side addition
Des Moines reports the cornerstone for Mercy hospital’s West Side addition was laid at 1 30 PM on the 1st by Father Mulvihill of St. John’s church. The box holds articles. the expansion will nearly double the hospital’s capacity, strengthening its status as a major western facility. Credits the Sisters for Mercy’s success.
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Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Mulvihill
St. John's Church
Mercy Hopital
Bankrupt Creditor Alleges Hough Hid Insolvency
Des Moines Lothis R Hough and J C Piles & Co of Oakland pursued bank suit against Century Savings Bank to recover 2200 paid as hog sale receipts. Piles claims Hough fraudulently represented solvency, plus demands 7500 due for alleged deceit. five hog cars bought after awareness of financial status are under scrutiny. Hearing before Referee Ethridge concluded with notes to be sent to Judge Smith McPherson. decision expected weeks away. many expect Hough denied discharge.
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Des Moines
Lotis R. Hough
J. C. Piles & Company
Oakland
Century Savings Bank
Hough
Piles
Ethridge
Spear
Ty Lea
L. A
Hitchcock Chooses Advisory Committee for Republican Campaign
Chairman Hitchcock announces an advisory group for the Republican national campaign including Richard A. Dallinger Cornelius Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John Hays Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles P Taft Arthur J Vorys with Elmer Dover as secretary The committee aims to guide financing and campaign strategy from New York headquarters. Democratic Bryan plans a month long speaking tour beginning mid September through Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky and New York and possibly West Virginia.
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Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Richard A. Dallinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelson Cromwell
John Hays Hammond
Franklin Murphy
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Arthur J. Vorys
Elmer Dover
Bryan
Chicago
United States
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Rock Island Railroad
Charles W. Bryan
Frank W. Brown
Lincoln
Neb
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Des Moines
West
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Auto Club plans oiling of road on upper Pierce street
An automobile club committee led by J B Hotele nbeck and John Davin says work will start when ready. Col W F Baker inspected and agreed to prepare the road. Cen zells Gas and Electric will supply enough oil for a mile if the club lays it on. Oil cost about 300 dollars for a six inch deep surface.
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Auto Club
Connell Rinns
J. B. Hotelenbeck
John Davin
Automobile Club
Upper Pierce Street
McPherson Avenue
W. F. Baker
Col. Baker
Cen Zells Gas and Electric Company
May Close Wide Open City Clinton Boast Ended
Clinton fears law enforcement may curb open saloons after rumors spurred action. Saloons agree to close by 10 pm and stay shut Sundays to comply with the mulet law. A large temperance society formed in Clinton churches aims to lead a broader crusade against liquor.
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Clinton
Mississippi Valley
River Steamers Prosper On Mississippi Route
River traffic reports booming passenger business for Burlington to St Paul line with through and short packets crowded to capacity. A sign of improved Mississippi valley commerce, as hot weather usually tests shortages but this season none.
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Burlington
St. Louis
St. Paul
Mississippi Valley
Nottinghamshire Defeats Philadelphia by 190 Rung in Match
Nottinghamshire beat the Gentlemen of Philadelphia 190 runs after a strong bowling show. Philadelphia were all out for 76 after the lunch interval following a decent start.
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Nottingham
Eng
Nottinghamshire
Gentemen
Philadelphia
Ing
Gome
Fierce strike riot at Cleveland factory erupts in violence
In Cleveland on Saturday striking can makers clashed with strike breakers from Edward Levy & Co. A man was badly beaten and others hurt by missiles. Police fired to quell the mob as Special Policeman A H Templeton attempted to separate fighters. The crowd dispersed and workers left safely.
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Cleveland
Edward Levy & Co
A. H. Templeton
Beene
Bolt in tunnel kills trio near Valley View
In an explosion caused by a lightning bolt that set off dynamite, two expert tunnel drivers were killed and a third was fatally injured as workers labored 1300 feet into the mountain at Valley View, Schuylkill County. Electrical current traveled from the surface to the underground chamber via a steel conduit or connecting wire while six men prepared the charge.
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Pottsville
Valley View
Schuykill County
Agency of Steel Ratio
Prominent Men Die In Duel At Shawnee Depot
Cumberland Gap Tenn Aug 24 two prominent men George Britton and Frank Davis met at the Louisville and Nashville depot Shawnee two miles east of here Saturday and opened fire Britton was shot five times the fifth bullet hitting the heart and killing him instantly Davis suffered fatal wounds to the abdomen breast and shoulders and died later the feud between them had persisted for three years.
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Cumberland Gap
Tenn
George Britton
Frank Davis
Louisville & Nashville
Shawnee
Here
Britton
Davis
Sultan Reported Routed Near Morocco City
Sultan Abd-el-Aziz reportedly routed by Mulai Hafid forces 60 miles from Morocco City. The sultan was said captured, with another report claiming he escaped and sought refuge in the French zone. Independence Delegates Meet opens in Oakland to nominate congressmen and presidential electors.
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Tangier
Abd-el-Aziz
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proven For Sore Feet
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions It is also said to help piles The product is sold with a guarantee at RK H Millers drug store for 2 cents.
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Bucklen
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Promoted for Asthma Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma and claims it cured many resistant cases. It also markets Foley's Honey and Varsa as a remedy for coughs bronchial issues and lung trouble without harmful drugs.
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Foley
Conner
Patent tonics and remedies advertised in old ad
An OCR ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier for disfiguring eruptions, pimples, and rashes and claims Dean''s Ojntweet cures itching and bleeding. It also promotes Doga's Regulats to prevent constipation, urging readers to ask their druggist at any drug store. 268.
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Dean
Giles
Doga
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Authorities
A performance style advertisement proclaims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nervous debility and related conditions. It touts no alcohol or narcotics, lists ingredients, and claims widespread professional endorsement by leading medical authorities. A booklet of ingredients and endorsements is offered free upon request to Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.
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Dr. Pierce
Adireag
BY. Pierce
Buffalo, N
Romance Tears and Science in Fictional Tears Analysis
A reflection on replacing romance with science as a French journal describes tears as chemical mixtures that dull nerves and affect the brain, altering the perception of scenes where heroines cry. The piece notes the clash between sentiment and mechanistic explanations, suggesting men may doubt the romantic suffering.
Deafness Cure Claim and Catarrh Offer
An ad asserts deafness is curable only by constitutional remedies, blaming inflamed mucous membranes of the Eustachian tubes. It offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with testimonials and sale details from B. J. Chaney & Co in Toledo, Ohio. It also advertises Hall's family pills for constipation.
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Hall
B. J. Chaney & Co
Tolado
Ohio
Drugtts
Household goods sale notice near library
Miss Cora Baldwin advertises a one time sale of all household goods at her house north of the library. Call at the residence to arrange purchase and viewing.
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Cora Baldwin
Cure for hay fever and summer cold touted by Batesville resident
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold claims Foley's Honey Tar cured a Batesville man and his wife after months of distress and ineffective medicines. The note credits E. Conner & Co for promoting the remedy.
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A. C. Nusbaum
Batesville
Todiana
Foley
E. &, Conner & Co
Excellent Health Advice From Mrs Davison on Electric Hitters
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose praises Electric Hitters as a strong general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor urging others to try it. The ad notes sales at R A Millers drug store and mentions DeWitts Kidney Pills as relief for backache kidney and bladder issues sold by B E Conner.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
California
R.A Miller's
Taka DeWitt
B. E. Conner
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