Monument Honors John Paul Jones in Potomac Park
Washington April 17 A patriotic demonstration marks the dedication of a Jones monument in Botamac Park. Admiral Dewey, President Taft, Navy Secretary Meyer and Gen Horace Porter speak as sailors soldiers and marines march in the parade. Congress appropriated 50 000 for the naval memorial by Paul H Niehaus of New York.
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Hemefhoriat
Jol Pau Jaber
Botamac Park
Admiral Dewey
Taft
Meyer
Horace Porter
Pratrée
John Paul Jones
Jones
Seventeenth Street
Potomac Park
Stimson
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Cosby Asa
Paul H. Niehaus
New York
Congress
National Capital
Admiral Dupont
Miss Benkert Friday Night at Gra ham Opera House
Miss Ruth Catherine Benkert, Davenport’s noted singer dubbed the Western Nightingale, headlines a Friday concert at Gra ham Opera House with a strong accompanist lineup. Tickets range 25, 35, 50, 75 cents and 1.00, with early seat sales buoyant and strong local interest in this rare 18 year old talent.
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Graham Opera House
Ruth Catherine Benkert
Davenport
Benkett
Washington
Iona
Washington m
German Labor Chief Speaks in New York Tour
Carl Legion, resident of the Federation of Trades Unions of the German Empire, starts an American lecture tour tonight in New York under the auspices of the New York Central Trades Organization.
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New York
Carl Legion
Federation of Tradesnions
the Gerpan, Empire
America
New York Central Trades Oration
Alabama to send solid delegation to Baltimore for Underwood
At the Democratic state convention in Montgomery on April 17 Alabama pledged a solid delegation to nominate Oscar W. Underwood for president at the Baltimore convention. Supporters for Ikes and Wilson claim a delegation if Underwood’s cause falters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
Baltimore
Ikce
Wilson
The Numbered Screens and Springtime Dread
A Detroit Free Press poem recalls the creeping task of matching numbers on bathroom and kitchen screens as spring arrives. The speaker dreads the ritual of aligning numbered borders and laments the constant, unjoyful maintenance amid seasonal renewal.
W C T U State Treasurer Letter Encourages Dues
The W C T U state treasurer urges members to pay dues, visit a sick local treasurer, and boost money for district needs. She notes 1520 members paid since the year’s start, compares to 900 last year, and highlights district gains led by With district. She urges contests and medal drives to fund aggressive work and temperance outreach.
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W. Cc
T. U
Hale
Brown
Dea
Lucile W. Shade
Wall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
The paper notes a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Wall's Catarrh Cure, describing it as a constitutional treatment taken internally and appealing to the medical field. Proponents offer a hundred dollars for any failing case and invite testimonials, with Hall's Family Pills mentioned for constipation.
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Wall
Imedical
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Lake Hall
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines April 17 Crop prospects
The winter was extremely cold with record snowfall from December 20 to March 25. Snow protected fall sown crops, soils absorbed much water, and streams remained high with flooding in southern counties. Winter wheat acreage rose while spring sowing depends on next days conditions. many potatoes planted and gardens made. Fruits mostly dormant with peaches and pears uninjured. Livestock in fair to good shape but hay and rough feed scarce. Overall outlook favors a good crop year. George M. Chappet, Section Director.
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Des Moines
Mississippi River
Scott County
George M. Chappet
Spring Medicine Vincl Promises Strength and Health
A feeble woman complains spring fatigue but suggests preparation for summer. Vincl claims to boost appetite digestion and blood quality, with testimonial from P. O. Barker of Owens Mill Ga. Sherman Brothers advertise Vincl with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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P. O. Barker
Owen’s Mill
Sherman Brothers
Druewists
Washington
Loveliest Sweet Peas Offer From Edgar A Higgins
Attractive seed advertisement touts Sweet Pea varieties selection and special offers. Eight packets for 25 cents includes orchid flowered Spencer strains and asters. ten packets for 50 cents. order by March 1 to receive extra Apple Blossom Spencer. Address 85-eod- May 1 Sveca, N. Y.
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Spencer
One Variety of Barley
The Crop Improvement Committee urges local seed circles around elevators to select the best adapted barley variety for their soil and climate. They aim to breed a pure, unmixed seed that can be shipped in carloads with a graded elevator price, creating seed growing centers and eliminating dockage disputes.
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Bert Bail
The
Council Grain Exchanges
Wiley
Seed Plat method to improve barley production
The article advises farmers to start a seed plat of barley, choosing varieties with agronomist help, selecting the best plants each season, and maintaining purity by sowing with neighbors. It suggests a small threshing setup and rotating locations yearly to ensure high quality seed for future crops.
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An old time hair restoration ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a cure for gray lifeless or thinning hair. It asserts natural color restoration and domestic sage with sulphur, priced at fifty cents a bottle, through McBenniny Drug Co as agent.
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Wyeth
Train schedule fragment lists multiple passenger routes
A partial timetable from Broadgarth agent shows No 11 and No 3 Passenger lines with east and westbound services. Times include 12:44, 8:30 am, 9:07 am, 12:15 pm, 1:31 pm and 7:18 pm. Names and stations appear partially, including Chicago and Milwaukee routes.
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Lo West Lim
Csevees
Lacalios
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee
Moise
Lo’west Lim
Pagenger
OS Uetired
Cs Ckeanaee
K. le Broadgatrh
Barley Clears Weeds by Early Maturity for Land Reset
Barley’s early harvest helps clear land of weeds as stubble is plowed or dished, destroying regrowth. Semi arid regions benefit from added cultivation to conserve moisture for the next crop. Weeds cause about 26.5 million dollars in losses in US small grains, prompting action.
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United States
Meritol Tonic Digestive Sold At Lemmon's Pharmacy
A brief notice publicizes Meritol Tonic Digestive being sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy with claims of quick tone up and regained strength.
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Meritol
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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