Free Lecture and Local Notices from Cedar County News
A compilation of community items lists a free lecture by Judge Buskirk at a Christian Science church, plus visits and business from residents like WM Keeley, J M Stewart, Justi Henry Eckland, and D L Baird. It notes sales pitches for eggs and incubator prices, a Maxwell touring car for sale, and various travel plans to Des Moines, Tarkio, Loveland, and Seattle with church missions and appointments mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Buskirk
Christian Science Church
Mole and Chipmunk tale ends with a close sunlit scare
The story of Mr Mole and Mr Chipmunk shows a morning adventure gone wrong when Mole exits his underground home to seek caterpillars and narrowly avoids Mrs Puss. Interwoven are local notices about visitors, travel, and small town happenings including church and home events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Irwin
Perry
Mrs. Irwin
Mrs. W. Cherryholmes
John Miller
James Miller
Chicago
New York
Daddy
Mr. Mole
Mr. Chipmunk
Chipmunk
J. H. Minner
Extra
Town
G. T. Auld
J. A. Ferguson
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
Sassafras Tea Reverie From Walt Mason
The speaker praises Granny for brewing sassafras tea in twenty five gallons despite scientists calling it a sham. He embraces the grandma’s wisdom and treats the tea as a cure all while acknowledging age, memory, and lived kindness. The piece blends humor and affection toward an old family figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granny
Steamer Texas Strikes Mine at Smyrna Harbor
The steamer Texas, an American company vessel, hit a mine entering the Gulf of Smyrna and sank after deviating from its course. Initial reports tallied 140 drowned, later revised to 90 saved. 64 bodies recovered near the scene. Rescue vessels reached Halifax with survivors and the voyage carried American ownership majority flags.
Disaster tolls as steamer arrives at navy yard
The steamer reached the navy yard at 9 30 as bells tolled and flags flew at half mast. Authorities confirmed 64 bodies were recovered from the scene, with 116 buried and 181 total bodies accounted for at the disaster site.
Digestive Powers of Insects
Insects digest their food before eating, feeding only on liquids. They inject digestive fluid into prey to dissolve it, then suck up the liquid leaving only the dry skin behind.
Opera House pricing explained by manager Brinton
W F Brinton of the Graham opera house publishes a detailed price schedule to counter rumors of overcharging. The rates differ by use such as afternoon, lectures, public addresses, Sunday sermons, rehearsals, and outside attractions, with a base charge of 35 dollars for patrons using the house for events when no other venue suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brinton
Graham Opera House
Opera House
Brinton
Young Swedish Immigrant Titanic Survivor Recounts Night
A 14 year old Swedish lad traveling to join his father in South Dakota survived the Titanic disaster. He described steerage panic and an officer firing a revolver to restore order before boarding a lifeboat as women rowed and cries faded after the ship sank. News reached his mother in Sweden by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Sweden
South Dakota
New York
George H. Paul Western Land holds annual stockholders meeting
The Geo H Paul Western Land company held its annual stockholders meeting in the president's offices at 2 pm Monday. President Paul reported substantial progress in tract development and significant sales, noting irrigation wells and demonstration fields. Directors chosen for the year are Geo H Paul Frank L Wilson Leigh H Wallace and K G Gardner Jil Brookhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Paul Western Land Company
Geo. H. Paul
Paul
Geo. H. Paul Frank L. Wilson Leigh H. Wallace
K. G. Gardner
Jil. Brookhart
Meritol Tonic Digestive Health Claim Message
An advertisement touts Meritol Tonic Digestive as a tonic that acts on the stomach to strengthen digestion, create a healthy appetite, and produce rich red blood. It promises new life and strength to the entire body.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. Keeley
W. Livingston
Des Moines
Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance
Geo
W. M. Sutherland
Ned
Myrtle Glashine
Jessie May
Mt. Pleasant
H. J. Scott
J. M. Stewart
Ainsworth
Iowa
Justi
Henry Eckland
Moline
Maxwell
T. C. Kyle
A. Romoser
Oskaloosa
Keota
Emma Page
Hartman Ice Cr
Eom Factory
Walnut
Ray Latchem
Dr. Stryker
D. L. Baird
St. Paul
Texas
J. W. Crawford
James H. Baird
Hartman's
W. F. Graham and Son
Eugene
D. 1. Coon
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Churches
Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak Pictures
Cole
Isaac L. Marr
Lydia M. Lewis
J. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
City
James Daniels
Frank Eagle
Omaha
Nebr
Mrs
Louis Eagle
South
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Lemmon
Anna. Miller
Perlee
Georges MacDaniels
Chas. Benz
Ira Macey
Fairfield
Ness
Williams
Miss Hazel
M. D. Work
Busi
R. M. Pray
Ottumwa
Story
John Shrader
Andrew
Wash
Ington
Alice Yard
I. J. Davidson
Clare Nicholson
Havre
John Putnam
George Young
H. M. Wright
Monmouth, IL
W. E. Chilcote
Monmouth
A. Anderson
Jesse Philips
West Liberty
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
J. B. Eckerman
Louis Baird
Wagner
Lytle Bros
Price
Big City
Todd Stuart
J. A. Harwood & Son
Sassafras Tea
By Walt Mason
UTS
Halifax
Evening Journal
Pany
the En
Gulf of Smyrna
Constantinople
Aster
Ening
Mackay
Bennett
W. FF. Brinton
the Opera House
J. H. Stewart
Stewart
Poinsettia Club
Sherm Welch
Moore & Miranda
Madras
Hughes & G
Benefees
Appairs
Washington
Nat's Bank
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