Taft One Term Question Shapes Senate News
Washington reports say Postmaster Hitchcock backs a Taft renomination while insurgent and Democratic forces could not easily derail him. Aldrich and Hale plan retirements, central bank proposals meet mounting opposition, and Secretary MacVeagh is praised for substantial Treasury savings.
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Washington
Taft
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Cummins
la Follette
Aldrich
Senate
National Monetary Commission
Congress
Washington street paving contract awarded to local bidder
Four bids were submitted for paving FE Washington Street. J J McKeone of Washington Iowa won with 2.04 per square yard, beating out McCarthy Improvement Co Davenport 2.10, People's Construction Co Davenport 2.12, and Burlington Construction Co Burlington 2.09. Work to start May 2 and finish by September 1 with an estimated saving of about 1600. The council will approve bond and contract on the 28th inst and McKeone will begin immediately.
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Washington
J. J. McKeone
Washington Street
Jack
McCarthy Improvement Co
Davenport
People’s Construction Co
Burlington Construction Co
Burlington
Iowa
McKeone
The Sea In Captivity And Fur Seals Exhibition
A note explains fur seals may breed in captivity while hair seals are kept for exhibition purposes.
Satin Point cut glass and Mantel Clocks debut at North Side Jewelry
G W Hobson presents Satin Point cut glass and Mantel Clocks with double toned chime strike. The store promises surprisingly low prices for quality as seen at the North Side Jewelry Store.
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G. W. Hobson
Toéth North Side Jewelry Store
To Electrify Railroads Around Chicago
The plan calls for electrifying all steam railroads within eight miles of Chicago. It aims to improve terminal operations and eliminate noise and smoke.
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Chicago
Lost cat at Rock Island depot with reward offered
A black and white male cat about a year old went missing at the Rock Island depot about two weeks ago. A liberal reward is offered for his recovery. Report to this office. 5713
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Rock Island
Paris grocer fined for mislabeling eggs under pure food laws
A Paris grocer was found guilty of contravening pure food requirements for selling eggs labeled fresh, new laid, and to-day's though all came from Russia. He was fined 150 dollars after authorities pursued the case.
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Paris
Russia
Saved From the Grave by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee reports four years of lung illness eased by Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine treats coughs colds hay fever lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and other chest throat ailments. 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottles free guaranteed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy J E Lemmon.
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M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
One of Those Good Things
A Pittsburgh Post humorous remark questions why a prominent magnate is unpopular and notes a contrasting supportive gesture. The piece highlights a defiant line about being among those who benefited from the magnate’s actions.
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Pittsburg
Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson
A study outline by Rev Dr Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club prompts readers through Matthew 11 20 30 and 12 1 14 with questions on repentance divine influence punishment judgment spiritual perception and the nature of Jesus burden and rest. It frames verse by verse inquiries about sinners repentance Sodom and Capernaum spiritual discernment education and the role of God and Christ in revelation.
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Dr. Linscott
Bible Study Club
Rev. T
Chorazin
Bethsaida
Jesus
Heaven
Hell
Capernaum
Father
Amana Community and Comets Featured in City Library Notes
The Amana Community described as a strong communal society near Washington is profiled by Mrs. Bertha Shambaugh with focus on history life and religious customs. The library notes catalog astronomy books and child friendly titles on comets and meteors and remind patrons of hours: weekdays 2 to 6 and 7 to 9.
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Amana
Washington
Bertha Shambaugh
Iowa River
State Historical Society
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertise Skin Reform
The promotion claims liver trouble signs such as pimples boils and sallow complexion indicate health issues finally cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad promises rich red blood and rosy cheeks and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Lemmon’s
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Laxative Bromos Quinina Tablets Public Notice
Druggists offer refund if medicine fails to cure. E W Grovl’s signature appears on each box. Price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grovl
Real estate of the late Harrison A Ball to be sold
Administrator A Anderson offers for sale multiple properties surrounding Washington including a 160 acre farm three miles north of Washington, 80 acres two miles west, 1014 acres in South Washington, four residential lots with two dwellings on South Iowa Avenue, five lots on South Marion Avenue, a house and lot in Southwest Washington, and additional lots on South Second Avenue.
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Harrison A. Ball
Washington
City
S. Iowa Avenue
S. Marion Avenue
S. Second Avenue
A Anderson
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J. J. Weeone
Washington ST
H. F. Steck Jewelers
Clothcraft
G. C. Floyd
Merchant
Kershaw
S. C
Lemmon’'S
Rosenwahl & Weil
Matt
City Library Notes
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Mbrary
Flammarion, Camillie
Todd, D. P
Poor, C. L
Proctor
R. A
Giberne
Agnes
Ball
Robert
Starland
Roy Minick
Fairfield Rug Company
Spencer Bros
7Th Avenue
Calap
Frank Rogers
Hill
Nees
Muon & Co
Scientific American
MUNN
New York
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