Community Helpers Clean German Church in Washington
The Happenings In the Different Com m aniiies In the County and Mrs. Tiny Koehler, Mrs. John Zieg lowsky and Miss Augusta Zieglowsky helped clean the German church in Washington Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Reubsam, Arthur Reubsam and Frank Schneider were Washington visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hotle spent Thursday in Washington. Will Mathews of Washington was helping his brother Jim last week. Arthur Reubsam sowed oats Friday. Archie Cannon visited Sunday at Fred Cannon's near Coppock. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nicholson and family spent last Friday evening at Frank Schneider's. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reubsam and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kephart spent Sunday at Arthur Reubsam's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Koehler
John Zieglowsky
Augusta Zieglowsky
Washington
Charles Reubsam
Arthur Reubsam
Frank Schneider
William Hotle
Will Mathews
Jim
Archie Cannon
Fred Cannon
Coppock
Tom Nicholson
Robert Kephart
Sweet Pea flowers offered in bloom and variety
Advertisement touts charming Sweet Pea varieties with orchid blossoms and Spencer strains. Special offer includes ten packets for 50 cents and a free extra Sweet Pea plant if ordered by March 1. Remittance preferred from Avoca, New York supplier Edgar A Higgins.
Local Social Notes From Kalona and Nearby Areas
Kalona calendar items show residents traveling to Iowa City and Muscatine for visits and business. Names include Mrs. A. A. Warner, R. C. Louck of Ames, Mrs. G. J. Petersheim, John C. Yoder, Ursa Saur, Anna, Mrs. C. B. Oldaker, Mrs. J. M. Vankirk, George Stutswan, Lou Miller family, F. F. Somners, M. V. Long, D. Brown, Ed W. Godlove family, Riverside, Professor Sawyer, Nina Shaver, and Miss Nina Shaver visiting in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
A. A. Warner
Iowa City
R. C. Louck
Ames
G. J. Petersheim
John C. Yoder
George Stutswan
Lou Miller
Wellman
F. F. Somners
M. V. Long
D. Brown
Ed W. Godlove
Riverside
Professor Sawyer
Vinton
Iowa
Nina Shaver
C. B. Oldaker
M. N. Andtns
Muscatine
Washington visitors and local guests noted in New Haven
In New Haven on a Saturday and Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinstry and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith visited Washington. Gus Strum, Ernest and Alvin, and Miss Sadie Strum were guests of A. W. Strum’s family. A. J. Robertson and Edgar Myers are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Charles McKinstry
Washington
Bert Smith
Gus Strum
Ernest and
Alvin
Sadie Strum
A. W. Strum
A. J. Robertson
Edgar Myers
Social notes from Havre and surrounding area
A string of local visits and family gatherings spans Havre and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith and Isabell, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCaleb, Mrs. Andy Augustine and children, and others visiting relatives in Washington and Crawfordsville. Ongoing farm work and oats sowing mark the week with several neighborly calls and carpentry by Mr. Goodwin.
Local notes on duck shooting and town updates in Mendon area
Rubio J G Steinveck returns from Mendon Mo reporting fine duck shooting. River level falls with flood damage higher than previous. Road ditch repairs urged as ditch on east side threatens damages. Community seeks a local doctor while promoting home industry and blocking out-of-town suppliers. Rubio Cement starts building blocks. local sports trip to Ottumwa canceled. seeding oats discussed.
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J. G. Steinveck
Rubio Lumber Company
Mendon
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Butcher
C. M. Fleming
Washington
Richland
George Breitenbach
Valley
Uncle Benn
Rubio Cement Company
van Gabby
L. B. Luithly
Ottumwa
White Sox
Sox
Davenport
Seventy six Ladies Aid entertained at Mrs John Horning
A Friday afternoon gathering featured about twenty ladies, with all enjoying a fine time. Neighbors like Miss Nellie Dayton of Keota visited John Tierney's home.
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John Horning
Nellie Dayton
Keota
John Tierney
Presbytery Meets at West Chester
Keokuk United Presbyterian Church holds annual spring meeting at West Chester with two sessions. Rev. E. G. McKibben of Fairfield delivers main address, and Rev. J. M. Duncan of Keota discusses Sabbath school. Several pastors attend from nearby towns. officials traveled aboard the Firefly.
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Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
West Chester
E. G. McKibben
Fairfield
J. M. Duncan
Keota
W. R. Sawhill
W. O Fisher
W. J. Brooks
T. J. McElhinney
W. M. Galloway
J. C. Currie
Crawfordsville
D. L. McBride
Winfield
W. G. Montgomery
J. R. Speck
Presbyterian Presbytery of Iowa City Meets in West Liberty
The Presbyterian presbytery of Iowa City holds its spring session at West Liberty with Rev. H W Comin and W H Hughes attending from the local church. A sermon by retiring moderator Dr D W Wylie opens the evening, followed by a welcome from the West Liberty mayor and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Presbytery
Iowa City
West Liberty
H. W. Comin
W. H. Hughes
D. W. Wylie
M. W. Richards
Washington, D. C
J. E. Shoemaker
China
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Home Missionary Society
J. A. McCall
Carl Roberts
C. W. Stewart
Washington Church
Margaret Cowden
Local Notices and Social Roundup
April 8 1912 dinner hosts Mr and Mrs Melvin Bell and Mr and Mrs John Powell. No 6 school opened Monday with Miss Hattie Faulkner as teacher. Alf Anderson of Keota visited Frank Wilson. John Fleming and family returned from California last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Bell
John Powell
Clark Bell
Hattie Faulkner
Alf Anderson
Keota
Frank Wilson
John Fleming
California
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming to cure all stages of the disease. It promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes availability from druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Lively Riots in Chicago Mar Polls Leave Many Injured
Special to Even the Journals reports a chaotic voting day in Chicago with rioting and multiple injuries. An attempted murder of ward workers is alleged as police battle ongoing riot calls across the city.
Nile excursion steamer collision drowns two hundred
Cairo reports a Nile excursion steamer carrying about three hundred passengers collided with another vessel last night. Two hundred people were drowned with many rescued.
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Nile
Librarians Gather at City Library for Southeast Iowa Conference
City librarians from Southeastern Iowa met with Miss Eva Denny and the local library board at the City Library. Attendees included Miss Alice Tyler and Miss Grace Rose, with a large group from Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Wellman, Centerville, and Pella. They toured the city, visited the new hospital, dined at the Hotel Colenso, and praised the library’s management and a new clock donated by the Fortnightly club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Eva Denny
Alice Tyler
Des Moines
State Library Commission
Grace Rose
Davenport
State Library Association
Florence McKibben
Mt. Pleasant
Wharton
Bitner
Burlington
C. C. Gardner
Wellman
Beth Gault
Gault
Centerville
Julia van Zante
Pella
A. W. McCulley
J. T. Matthews
Marion Stewart
City Library
Washington Library Board
High School Orchestra and Glee Club Concert
Friday night at 8 o'clock the High School orchestra and girls glee club perform in the school auditorium in green and white decor. Admission 25 cents, 300 seats total with 200 held at Lemmon's pharmacy from Friday morning. The program includes full chorus and orchestra numbers and solos, promising improved quality and local musical progress.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Washington
Glee Club
Judges Mark Ballots for Jews in Chicago Primary
Chicago officials issued a court order allowing judges and clerks to mark ballots for orthodox Jewish voters during Passover. The action, unprecedented for deferring religious observance, affects between 12 000 and 15 000 voters who otherwise could not vote today without violating their faith.
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Chicago
No Seats Left in Fifteenth Row Says Convention
A collection of quoted lines shows unnamed speakers discussing seating, favors, and requests at a convention. References to Eckstein Spingold and Johnson hint at political or social intrigue and a request for donations or favors amid a crowded event.
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Eckstein
Johnson
Spingold
Want Ad Promises Quick Results in The Journal
A brief want ad in The Journal touts fast results for readers seeking buyers, sellers, or services. The small notice highlights reliable exposure and prompt responses for local transactions.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Color
Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to restore natural color in days and improve hair strength while addressing dandruff and itching. The 50 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a refund guarantee if not as represented. agent listed as McKinney Drug Co.
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Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Wyeth
New York Republicans Convene Behind Taft Platform
Rochester hosts the New York Republican State convention with President Taft backed by temp chairman Nicholas Murray Butler. Roosevelt forces expect a last ditch push but delegates at large will likely back Taft, with the platform endorsing Taft’s administration and opposing judicial recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
New York
Butler
Taft
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
New York State
William Barnes, Jr
United States
Elihu Root
J. Gould Schurman
Cornell
Columbia
Schurman
Market Report Chicago April 9 1912 Prospects Steady
Estimated receipts 15000 with 5918 left over from yesterday. Market prospects strong at yesterday's average. Light 755 to 795, mixed packers 760 to 8, heavy shipping grades 760 to 802.5, rough 760 to 775. Cattle 2000 and sheep 14000, both prospects steady.
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Chicago
Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Chicago April 9 1912
Second report from Chicago shows hog receipts today 15000 and yesterday 41879 with tomorrow’s estimate 26000. market dull with big 5 lower than Monday. ranges 7.75 to 7.90 for bulk, light 7.45 to 7.87 heavy 7.60 to 7.95, porkers 7.75 to 7.85. pigs 5.20 to 7.40. Cattle receipts 3000. market steady with beeves 5.40 to 8.70, cows 2.60 to 6.70, Texas steers 4.50 to 5.90, stockers 4.25 to 6.60, western cattle 5.40 to 6.85. Sheep receipts 14000. market steady to stronger with native 4.50 to 6.50, western 4.50 to 7.00, yearlings 5.75 to 7.20, lambs 5.65 to 7.85, western lambs 6.25 to 8.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mormuay B&b
Texas
Market Summary: Hog Prices Steady to Mixed. Cattle Steady Sheep Strong
Hog prices range 7.45 to 8.00 with several classes quoted. Light hogs 7.45 to 7.90, mixed 7.55 to 7.95, heavy 7.60 to 8.00, rough heavy 7.60 to 7.75. Cattle hold steady and sheep show strength. NY 7-.
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R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Gliddeners
Spencer
Edgar A, Higgins
Avaca, N. Y
J. M. Vankirk
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J. W. Combs
Little Isabell
J. B. McCaleb
Andy Augustine
Carris
Bedla Coffman
Will Sankey
Harry Davidson
Havre
Oscar Jugenheimer
John McCall
Elmer Callens
George Garrett
George Hillhouse
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Doe Moore
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Will Saville
Mr. Goodwin
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Myrtle Renshaw
Odle Ferguson
Mr. Carpenter
Rubio
Will Embree
Edith Meyer
Frank Romine
Riorden
Earl Bitting
Ernie Cady
Homer Dusenberry
Robert Riorden
Harry Huber
Edna Huber
Henry Durian
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Egypt
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