Local News Highlights From Community Visitors and Travelers
Mrs. Bessie Fritz spent Sunday at Rock Island. J. M. Wilson was a west bound passenger this morning. D. A. Boyer was a passenger for West Chester. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carden were guests of relatives at Winfield. Miss Erma Daugherty was a passenger for Cotter, to spend a week. Mrs. Efe Dunning, wife of the Rev. Mr. Dunning, of Albany, N Y, will arrive tonight to visit her father M. O Loughlin. Miss Elizabeth Palm of Keota passed through en route from Dubuque to home. she will visit until Friday before departing for Seattle.
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J. A. Carden
Winfield
Erma Daugherty
Cotter
Efe Dunning
Mr. Dunning
Albany
N. Y
Hot Springs
Ark
M. O'Loughlin
Elizabeth Palm
Keota
Dubuque
Seattle
Wash
Faithful Dog Watches Snowbound Mountaintop Murder Mystery
In Idaho's Coeur d'Alene range, a dog keeps vigil atop the St. Joe divide for months after a hunting party heard gunfire. Despite 100 searchers and seven feet of snow, the master of the dog remains missing, with locals betting his body lies buried beneath the snow until July thaws it.
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Spokane
Wash
St. Joe Divide
Coeur d'Alene
Panhandle
Idaho
Frank Hathaway
Wallace
Divide
Hathaway
M. Livingston
Livingston
Himal
Ranger Pulaski
Coeur d'Alene Forest Reserve
Fear and Courage Across Time and Paper Fireproofing
A collection of meditations urges strong, unafraid living and self-reliance, arguing fear harms body and mind but can be conquered through self-knowledge and action. Practical notes describe a method to render paper fireproof with alum solution, plus brief updates on rail and bank matters.
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Ife
How to Hang Pictures Properly
Guidelines for hanging pictures with two hooks to keep frames flat against walls. Two vertical wires produce a balanced look and avoid angled tilting. Using two hooks creates a steadier, more artistic display.
Crushed the Critic at a Church Sermon
A deacon offered a mild rebuke to a minister, claiming sermons were lengthy. The minister replied calmly that more knowledge would reduce the amount told, sparking a brief exchange about sermon length.
Rock Island Lines Plan Double Track Through Iowa State
Rock Island railroad aims to extend double track from Iowa City toward the center of Iowa this year. Current dual tracking is Chicago to Iowa City with a plan to extend the automatic electric block system further into the state as announced by Rock Island officials.
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Des Moines
Iown
Daniel G. Reid
Europe
Rock Island
Iowa City
Chicago
Vienna Best Treatment for Colds Promoted by Tribune
Chicago Tribune lauds moderative laxatives hot foot baths and avoiding exposure as a simple home cold cure, urging indoors stay for a day or two to prevent pneumonia and recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chicago Tribune
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
No. 2 Spreader Slats with Triple Track Roller Bottom
Describes oak slats joined with three hinge rows for added strength and straightness. Three tracks, seven inch outer spacing, and 126 rollers below the load distribute weight evenly. Three sprockets move the bottom for even pull while four bearings support the drive shaft. Continuous steel track avoids rusted parts and allows easy cleaning and repair.
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Black Hawk
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Electric Theatre
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Victor
Columbia Records
Columbia
Edison
Standard
T. Hi
Chilcote
Iowa Ave
Washington, Ia
Bessie Fritz
Vienna
J. M. Wilson
D. A. Boyer
West Chester
Sol Rich & Co
J. B. Crayne
West Chester Savings Bank
Mr. Crayne
London
Ore
New York
ASON
Transfer and Storage Coo
Shallenberger
Washington
Washington, Colenso Hotel
Bright
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Ill
Drexel Siete Bank
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