Truth about Ireland lecture by Rev Alexander Corkey
Rev. Alexander Corkey of Fairfield lectured at the First United Presbyterian on The Truth about Ireland providing vivid personal insights. He described Ireland's history, industries, scenery, and people praising home love faith and patriotism while noting emigration to America offers opportunity and a improving outlook.
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Alexander Corkey
Fairfield
First United Presbyterian Church
Ireland
Corkey
America
Folk’s Lobby Power Crumbles in Missouri History
Writer Speed Mosby argues in Gol lier’s April 8 piece that Governor Folk’s 1905 inaugural pledge to criminalize professional lobbying marked a turning point, ending a quarter century of dominance by the railroad lobby led by Colonel William H. Phelps and the Gould interests. He notes repeated but futile attempts to curb the lobby, and says the shift occurred abruptly without new statutes.
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Speed Mosby
Gollier
Joseph W. Folk
William H. Phelps
Gould
Southwest
Missouri
Union
Senate
Nurl
Alfred Speer Praises Hyomei For nasal relief
Alfred Speer of Passaic New Jersey age eighty one and head of a large concern writes to praise Hyomei for nasal and throat catarrh relief recounting rapid improvement after use and noting he footing a complete outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles fifty cents and a refund guarantee from Columbia Pharmacy
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Alfred Speer
Passaic
N. J
Columbia
Folk Fights Missouri Lobby and Upholds Public Opinion
Joseph W. Folk pursues reform in Missouri politics by curbing the lobby and exposing corruption. His stance, backed by popular support, drives lawmakers to reject bribery and seek no railroad passes, establishing a climate of accountability in Jefferson City.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Joe’ Folk
Joseph W. Folk
School Board Reelects Crone and Thom as Leaders
At last night’s meeting Prof. R. B. Crone was reelected superintendent and Prof. Seth Thomason principal for the coming year. The president announced standing committees on Finance Fuels Supplies Visiting Schools Printing Repairs Teachers and on building oversight for each school. A Cedar Rapids visitor, C. G. Watkins, arrived en route to Libertyville due to his father Capt. 8S. H. Watkins illness. Capt. Watkins is a known former captain of Company H, 30th Iowa.
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R. B. Crone
Seth Thomas
W. A. Cook
A. H. Wallace
J. A. Y. Ashby
E. T
Wallace
F. L. Wilson
C. G. Watkins
Cedar Rapids
Libertyville
H. Watkins
Capt. Watkins
Iowa
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Warning against using mercury containing remedies for catarrh and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Caution that mercury damages smell and mucous systems and should only be used on prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Children Deck City for Fair in Rose City Exposition
Portland aims to keep its Rose City reputation during the Lewis and Clarke Exposition from June 1 to October 15. Over 2,000 students join prize yard cleaning and flower planting contests. 10,000 rose bushes will be distributed free. The civic improvement plan also includes painting and billboard removal to present a beautiful city to visitors.
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Portland
Civic Improvement Board
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Willamette River
Cascades
Public Sale Declared as Farmer Quits Farming
Having decided to quit farming, the owner announces a public sale of farm equipment and livestock. The notice lists the date, location, and terms of sale, inviting interested buyers to attend and bid on tractors plows and cattle.
Comprehensive Estate Sale Near Opera House in Washington Iowa
Local sale advertised for Saturday April 8 1905 starting at 2 pm features a wide range of goods including buggy, wagon, harness, stoves, ranges, coal burner, wood, ladders, bedroom suite, jars, iron kettle, meat grinder, and farm equipment plus a 7 room house with outbuildings and fruit like raspberries and grapes. Terms offer cash under 10 and credit up to nine months with note and security. Phillip Gehlbach Teeter and Lathrop Auds J A McCoy Clerk.
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Washipton
Iowa
Lexington and Wellman Road
Hal
J. G. Burham
Teeter & Lathrop
J. A. McCoy
J. B. Crayne
Texas
Opera House
Washington
Art Garland
Phillip Gehlbach
Auds
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P. Church
Speaker
Folk
Sir Kick Ter “Chien
Merchant Gaiters
R.B Crone
Fitch
McElhinney Drug Co
North Side Square
W. M. Smithart
Pexin
J.H. Stewart's
Hobson & Gove
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