County farmers push plan for short course at state college
A Washington county gathering at the courthouse formed an organization to run a farmers short course and set a goal of a thousand dollar guarantee. Officers named include John S. Wilson president Al Cocklin vice president Charles Deuel secretary Harvey Col treasurer and W S Brookhart general manager. Advertisers Everette Stewart will lead outreach as effort continues to secure pledges and public awareness ahead of winter sessions.
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State College
Farm Are’ Institute
Birney
AL Cocktin
John & Wilcons Vicw
al Cocklin
Charles Deuel
Harvey
W. Brookhart
Colonel Brookhart
Everette Stewart
Missions in China Last Sight Told of Mission Work
The Women Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist district hosts delegates from several towns with Miss Marie Glassburner recounting six years at Hai Tang China. She describes home life, women’s hardships, and the need for more missionaries while urging prayer and funds.
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Women Foreign Missionary Society
Miecentine
Methodist Church
Washington
Marie Glaesburner
Hai Tang
China
Cora D. Martin
Lexington
Dex Moines
Miss Glassburner
Abraham
America
Baptist Church
Flora Dudley
Indianola
The
Missionary Society
Lila Pichereau
Fort Madison
Des Moines
Lowa
Glassburner
Tang
Barger
Formosa
Mary Crawford
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Sickness and Death
A bereaved couple expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during their daughter's illness and passing. They also thank contributors for the floral offerings received in Ramona Marguerite Donovan memory.
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Ramona Marguerite
Sam Donovan
Catarrh Cure Claims to Cure All Stages
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It states internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and strengthen the patient. The firm offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and directs requests for testimonials to F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Shlall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Old sores and ulcers antiseptic deodorant ad
An 1890s style advertisement touts a deodorant antiseptic for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. It claims rapid healing without pain or scarring and warns it prevents infection and lockjaw. Available 25 cents from 10-DO Medicine Co Davenport La.
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DO Medicine CO
Davenport
Carpet Cleaning Works Promises Prompt Service and Quality
We offer unsurpassed facilities for cleaning carpets and rugs of all kinds. We remove moths and germs. All work guaranteed and sanitary. Prices right. Also agent for Fairfield Rug works and can make bright new rugs from old carpets. Prompt attention, free city dragage and freight. Roy Minick advertises carpet cleaning and Foley Kidney Pills are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Rug Works
Roy Minick
CHI NAMEL Deluxe Finishes Floors Woodwork and Furniture
The CHI NAMEL product is praised for delivering a satisfying finish to homes. It promises a four day application time and a natural grain look, resisting water spotting and matting while offering superior wear. The supplier offers information and demonstrations of results across floors woodwork and furniture.
Accidentally Shot Wound Paralyzes Keota Youth
Everett Hagist, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Will Hagist living four miles northeast of Keota, accidentally shot himself handling a revolver. Bullet entered his temple and lodged in the brain area causing paralysis of one side. Doctors from Dra and TruuVauer report he has good chances for recovery. The bullet remains in place and the cause of paralysis may be skull concussion or pressure.
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Keota
The
Evening Journal
Everett Hagist
Will Hagist
Dra
Droz
Truuibauer
Death of Mrs. J. F. Anderson in Keota
Mrs. J. F. Anderson, long time Seventy Six township resident, died at midnight at her daughter Mrs. Loon Conklin’s home. She would have been 80 today. Survived by daughter and Sanford Anderson son. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Keota
Evening Journal
J. F. Anderson
Loin Conklin
Anderson
Sanford Anderson
Easter program at St. Janes Church auditorium
Easter-tide program held at St. Janes auditorium featured performances by Junior Girls piano quartet and vocalists, recitations by Primary to Grammar grades, piano solos and duets, and a closing benediction. Patrons praised the day’s exercises as well rendered.
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St. Janes Auditorium
le Depart Des Chasseurs
Madeline McKeone
Marie Butterfield
Bessie Swift
Nellie Linkseng
Junior Rouse
Alice
Trene Whitaker
Mary Swift
Richard Swift
Mae Swift
Ethel Dean
Coletta Waldschmidt
J. M. Walsh
Opening of World in Boston Exposition by Taft and dignitaries
The World in Boston exposition opened with President Taft triggering the launch from the White House. Bishop Lawrence declared the event, with speeches by Booker T. Washington and others. The grand pageant and displays feature diverse cultures, life in the Orient, Indian and Negro life, and a Chinese street replica. The expo runs to May 20 with thousands of volunteers and a $100,000 outlay.
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Boston
America
Hoston
Taft
White House
Lawrence
Booker T Washington
Helen Barrett Montgomery
Hisho Mallalieu
India
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Farmers’ Institute
Washington County
John 8. Wilson
Washington Township
Jack
Wiss Wamip Glassborner Gave
Iowa
T. B. Throckmorton
Robert Clyde
D. Stewart
Second United Presbyterian Church
Jennie Smith
Presbyterian Church
Grace Bishop
Outo
Kila Vichereau
Ft. Madison
Mannie Glissburner
Nettie Skipton
Weat Cheater
Tomlineon
West Chester
J. ¥. Richardson
Hough
M. Hollinger
Alsey Hopkinson
Letts
Belle Knott Letts
Myrtle Todd
Plains Church
J. K. Coffey
West Cheser
M. E. Romine
Walter Helseher
J.D. Dayton
A Augustine
Genkinger
EK. Rust Keota
Ira Rathmel
Miss Henkle
Nannette Henkle
T. B Kendrick
Rasaca
Lemmon
Insurance Companios
McEilhinney
Cook & Sherman
S. W. Cor. Square
Borhood
St. Janes Church
F. Marti
St. Joe
Mich
Foley
Atchison & Finney
Anderson & Wilson Coal and Ice
Reo Motor Company
Consolidated Motor Car Company
Capital Stock
Cleveland
Chicago
Harvey A. Willis & Co
Broadway
Dakola
Minnesota
Montana
Chicago Milwaus & St. Paul
Thire
George Peck
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
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