Missionaries speak at West Chester convention
Mrs Evelyn Marsh and Miss Alta Newby returned missionaries from China addressed the Muscatine district Woman's Foreign Missionary society in West Chester. They spoke on China's progress in five years, medical and sanitary gains, opium decline, foot binding ending, and Christianization under religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Muscatine
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ella Pichereau
Mt. Madison
W. R. Jeffrey
Washington
Evelyn Marsh
Alta Newby
China
Mr. Robertson
Ab Anderson
C. T. Smith
Heaton
Governor Cummins' Father Undergoes Hernia Operation
T L Cummins father of Governor A B Cummins was successfully operated on for a hernia at Mercy hospital in Des Moines Iowa Monday morning by Drs W W McCarthy and J T Priestley. Aged 86 he rallied quickly and is expected to regain normal health in a few days after the operation undertaken Sunday night. The attending physicians chose surgery after weeks of suffering, attributing his quick recovery to remarkable vitality.
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Des Moines
Iowa
T. L. Cummins
A. B. Cummins
W. W. McCarthy
J. T. Priestly
Mercy Hospital
Cummins
Last Week to File Nomination Petitions in County
Notice announces the final filing period for nomination blanks ahead of primaries. All petitions and affidavits must be filed at the auditor's office in the courthouse by Saturday. Identification of the county or date is not provided beyond the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Marion Township Sunday School Convention Date Change
The Marion township Sunday school convention has been rescheduled from May 3 to May 10 with programs starting at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Rink to Open Thursday and Friday Nights This Week
The rink will be open on Thursday and Friday nights this week before closing for the season. Local officials note the schedule will allow skaters a final chance to enjoy the facility before winter closure.
Foley’s Urino Laxative Best for Women and Children
Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses Foley's Urino Laxative for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. It is presented as preferable to stronger purgatives like pills and tablets for treating constipation.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
War Declared to Battle Stomach Troubles With Mi-o-na Tablets
Our lead ing druggists announce a campaign to fight stomach troubles using Mi-o-na Tablets. They guarantee a refund of the 50 cent box if it fails to satisfy and meet all claims. Mi-o-na strengthens and cures stomach and digestive organs, easing headaches dizziness and nervous symptoms. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells Mi-o-na with an absolute money back guarantee unless it cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Miss Ila Hinsdill Weds G M Belt at Hinsdill Home
In Keota on April 27 a surprise wedding paired Miss Ila Hinsdill of Keota with Mr G M Belt of Waterloo at the Hinsdill home. Out of town guests included Mrs Nancy Hinscill Grand Rapids Mrs Belt and daughter Fern and Miss Evaline House of Tingley. A reception followed and Mr and Mrs Belt depart tomorrow for Waterloo.
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Keota
Ila Hinsdill
G. M. Belt
Waterloo
Nancy Hinscill
Grand Rapids
Belt
Fern
Evaline House
Tingley
Question Club
Mrs. Belt
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Beware of ointments for catarrh that contain mercury for they will harm the sense of smell and disturb the system. Use Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, taken internally, non mercury, priced 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Barnes Sues Foundation Company Over Finger Injury
In Clinton Iowa on April 29 Thomas Barnes sues the Foundation company of New York City for 3,000 in the Clinton district court claiming a finger cut caused four and a half days of lost work. Barnes testified the injury required him to miss work and the judge is expected to take the case from the jury.
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Clinton
Iowa
Thomas Barnes
The
Foundation Company
New York City
Clinton District Court
Barnes
Death Was On His Heels, Jesse P Morris of Skippers Va
In 1906 Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia barely survived pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a quick recovery after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Lemmon's Pharmacy sold it with a guarantee and offered a trial bottle for free.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Lemmon’'s
Mrs William Stiles Visits Keokuk Friends
Mrs William Stiles of Keokuk, a former resident of this city, is visiting with numerous friends during her stay.
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William Stiles
Keokuk
Nature’s benediction: beauty in grass and garden design
The text contrasts price and appeal in houses with gardens and greenery. It argues that trees vines and flowers add value beyond cost, noting that simple natural elements can enchant more than expensive properties. It celebrates the garden as nature’s benediction.
Garden State of Man and Bus Life
Before God made man he created a garden in which man was to dwell. Thus it is that man, even unto this bus, is nearest to the Edenic state when in a garden.
Horticulture and Patriotism Meld in Country Beauty
The author argues that beautifying the nation through gardens and plants deepens national sentiment. A stronger bond with homeland emerges when landscapes and floral artistry reflect civic pride and cultural heritage.
Landscape gardening and the value of shrubs
It argues there are few landscape gardeners worthy of the name and that poverty stems from ideas and surroundings rather than money. It urges planting hardy shrubs to create beauty and harmony, noting that proper arrangement avoids crowding and can transform bleak scenes into cozy, homelike spaces.
Vision for nationwide village beautification movement
A call to extend urban parking crusade to all towns arguing the real American population lies in villages. A nationwide effort is urged to beautify and brighten village life, extending practical improvements beyond cities.
Behind Every Garden a Woman Finds Silent Expression
A reflective line notes that gardens reveal tenderness and beauty, often through a woman’s touch, linking floral arrangement to inner soul when words fail.
Man to Change Nature Into One Grand Garden
A quotation asserts that God planted a garden at creation and humans must transform the world into a single vast Eden. The idea frames nature as a planned, perfected landscape achievable through human effort.
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Nature
Eden
Kingdom of
Heaven On Earth
Homeowners Craft Beautiful Lawns Regardless of Space
Every householder can create appealing effects in his lawn. It matters not the size of his grounds. even small spaces can be picturesque with careful artful work. Small lots demand greater creativity to maximize beauty and interest.
Combining the garden beautiful and garden bountiful
The piece notes that despite tomatoes not rivaling roses in beauty, artistic arrangements can still feature cucumbers and cabbages. It argues for merging the garden beautification and abundant harvest concepts, suggesting creative design can elevate ordinary produce.
Manly Beauty in Art and Spirit in Nation Building
A reflection on the link between constructive optimism that fuels national progress and the constructive artistic taste that embellishes society. It condemns the view that aesthetic appreciation is effeminate, arguing it is the essence of true manliness.
What Is Most Useful to the Soul Not Bread Alone
A reflection on the false split between ornamental and useful. True utility lies in beauty and love guiding the soul. The higher man prioritizes what nourishes the inner self beyond mere bread.
Shrub Suggestions for Amateurs Include Spiraeas and Viburnums
The guide names spiraeas and viburnums as good options for amateur gardeners. Spiraeas vary in bloom from one to two years and include popular varieties like Bridal Wreath and Spiraea argute. Viburnums listed include Appalachian Tea, Hobble Bush, High Bush Cranberry, and Snowball.
Landscape Art and American Beauty
A critique noting America’s rich natural beauty contrasted with human neglect. It urges wealthy benefactors to fund landscape gardening and training schools to enhance and preserve the country’s scenic effects for future generations.
The Measure of a Man and His Home
A reflective essay argues a person’s character shows through his home and surroundings. It compares individual virtue to national spirit, urging Americans to express their inner values in beauty, order, and harmonious landscapes.
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America
Movement for beauty spans America from parks to architecture
Across cities villages and countryside a growing agitation seeks parks, refined architecture, and removal of unsightly sights. It argues beauty in art, landscape, gardening, and design marks national greatness, praising Egypt Greece Rome England and Japan as examples of refined culture.
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America
Egypt
Greece
Rome
England
Japan
Trees and Landscape in Garden Aesthetics
The piece argues that trees belong to landscape gardening, not mere horticulture, praising European trimming that respects natural form while shaping striking effects. It condemns sculpted evergreens with spheres and wheels as artificial, unharmonious, and akin to commercial fakery, contrasting true art with pseudo art.
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Europe
Layman to Speak on Prohibition at Presbyterian Church
W S Runyon will address the First United Presbyterian church Thursday at 2 30 in the SS room on when national prohibition could come and what the last battle might be He will present his views as a prophecy and invite a full house Devotional topic is Gods Government Deut 29 6 62 30
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First United Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
W.S. Runyon
Bition
Runyon
S. S
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Mrs. Evelyn Marsh
Miss Ale
W. Gedson
Gomner
12Th Avenue
Death
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Benz Aotel
C. E. Cissell
Campaign For Beauty
Work & Meek
West Side
Foster
North Side
Edwin Griffith
Nigola & Harmon
North Side Square
Patton Grocery GO
the Pauls Lumber Co
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