Taft Bills to Face Congress as Pork Veto Looms
Washington reports a strengthened push to pass administration measures in Congress. The Taft program, including the rivers and harbors pork bill, gains urgency amid midterm fears and potential veto. Barrett’s Bureau of American Republics dedication draws officials, diplomats, and notable figures.
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Bureau of American Republics
Washington
Congress
Massachusetts
New York
Taft
Senate
Phus
Aldrich
Cannon
Barrett
Army and Navy
Knox
Senator Root
Andrew Carnegie
Cardinal Gibbons
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Western Hemisphere
Blaine
Hay
Root
John Barrett
Miss Helen Kobisk Hats Washington Millinery Pioneer
Miss Helen Kobisk runs an up to date millinery shop at 115 Washington Street. She opened about a year ago and has gained a large local trade through stylish offerings, constant market visits, and low prices passed to patrons. Ten expert trimmers assist her. she is described as an experienced milliner and artist with bright prospects for the future.
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Hose
Helen Kobisk
Washington Street
Square
Washington
Miss Kobisk
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Two Sabbath Incidents in Matthew Sermon Points
Rev Dr Linscott’s study guide questions the Sabbath under Jesus in Matthew 12 1 14. It contrasts Pharisee strictness with mercy and asks how modern clergy would receive Jesus, plus how Sabbath duties relate to acts of kindness and needs, citing Deuteronomy Exodus and Samuels references.
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Jesus
Bristol burglar given seven year term after raid
A Bristol burglar attempted a night entry into Miss Sarah Williams's bedroom. She awoke and with two companions restrained the intruder, who cried for mercy as he was thrashed by the three women. He received a seven year prison sentence.
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Bristol
Eng
Sarah Williams
Little Sunlight In Ireland
In Ireland a shortage of sun and heat forces peaches grapes and tomatoes to be grown and ripened under glass. Prices are consequently almost prohibitory.
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Ireland
Division of World's Money Share Amount
The claim states if all global wealth were evenly split among civilized people each person would receive 230 dollars. It presents a simple average share without detailing the total money or number of people involved.
Fortnightly Club Event Remembered Date
A brief notice promotes a Fortnightly club gathering on May 12 with admission set at twenty five cents. The item urges readers to remember the date for attendance.
Death of Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Brown
The four days old daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Brown died at six o clock this morning at the parents home on 8 Sthave. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Lin Grove cemetery. The parents receive the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
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Homer Brown
Lin Grove
Queer Attribute of Salmon
About 20 percent of salmon spawn before reaching their river, and those that return after spawning are coarse and white inside. These are known as bull trout, not a separate species.
Plea for Toleration. Praise Loudly Blame Softly
A brief plea for toleration in a public sphere marked by strong praise for unity and softer blame of division. The item frames religious or social harmony as essential, urging restraint and mutual respect among communities.
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Catherine Il
Root Juice touted as lasting cure, praised by Fort Wayne user
A Rural Route 9 resident, B C Moore, testifies three years ago his wife suffered stomach and kidney pains. After taking Root Juice she gained strength, slept well, and could digest meals, with ongoing stomach health. The ad-like piece claims abundant evidence and rapid sale at J E Lemmon.
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B.C. Moore
Fort Wayne
J. E. Lemmon
Women Foreign Missionary Society Convention Highlights
The Wellman and Lexington congregations hosted the W F M S convention with strong attendance and support. Miss Bartlett from Foo Chow China spoke on revival in China, and seven King's Heralds were graduated. The event concluded with plans to hold next year’s convention at Oxford KE church.
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Wellman
Lexington
Oxford
Miss Pearson
Des Moines
Siberts
Iron Mexico
Miss Bartlett
China
Foo-Chow
Southwell Boys
King’s Heralds
Sev
Decorating a Home lecture by Mrs Hessler at Central Church
Mrs J C Hessler lectured on Decorating a Home at the Central Church of Christ for the Junior Art League. She discussed floor and wall coverings draperies furniture wood staining and color harmony with samples including Morris designs. Her talk emphasized comfort economy and tasteful decoration and drew wide interest. She will repeat the lecture at the Academy chapel Thursday at 3 pm.
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Central Church of Christ
Junior Art League
J. C. Hessler
Decatur Daily Herald
Hessler
Academy Chapel
Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets Sold with Refund Policy
An advertisement offers LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets with a money back refund if they fail to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Administrators Sale of Carrison A Ball Estate Assets
The administrator sells all real estate of the late Carrison A Ball including a 160 acre farm eight miles north of Washington plus 80 acres two miles west, 1014 acres in South Washington, eight improved lots with two dwellings on S Town Avenue, five lots on S Marion Avenue, a house and lot in Southwest Washington, and two lots on S Second Avenue.
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Carrison A. Ball
Washington
City
S. Town Avenue
S. Marion Avenue
S. Second Avenue
A Anderson
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