Death of Nelson Beenblossom at 87 in Iowa
Nelson Beenblossom died yesterday in his home at 219 FE Tyler street after a two month illness following a stroke. Born November 12 1819 in Harrison county Indiana he was in his 88th year and one of Washington county Iowa's oldest settlers. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at ten from the residence with interment in Schrock cemetery.
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Nelson Beenblossom
Washington County
Tyler Street
Beenblossom
Harrison County
Indiana
Abraham Beenblossom
Evaline Shuck Beenblossom
Sarah Morgan
Superior
Kansas
Clarissa Jacobs
Iowa
Burlington
Mack Beenblossom
Margaret Corbin
George Corbin
Andrew
William
Perry
Mack
Ella
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Thorne
Elias Handy
Schrock Cemetery
Eureka
Wells McCouley Fresh and Salt Meats Ad
At the old stand of Wells and McCouley the firm invites orders for fresh or salt meats fish and poultry. They promise square dealing and reliable service for all customer needs.
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Wells & McCouley
Cleaning Lace and Chiffon at Home Tips
The article advises home methods for cleaning lace and chiffon using gasoline for lace and scarf or veil, fuller's earth for dust, and home dyeing for white chiffon. It warns of gasoline flammability and suggests drying between dips, plus dye options in various colors and shades.
The Very Best Red Currant Jelly Recipe
A poem instructs housewives on making red currant jelly. It details picking four pounds of currants, a quart of ale, four pounds of sugar, and a copper pan boil until the juice reduces. It then describes skimming, refining, drying pots, and covering with wet paper to preserve and inscribe the label The Very best red currant jelly.
Needlework Notes on Fasteners Edges and Denim Use
A guide for decorative sewing describes turning green denim into a painted landscape by layering color tones. It advises sewing fasteners to silk tape, hemming strips after pressing, and avoiding shiny places. It also covers finishing doilies and buttonhole edges to prevent fraying and create a padded look.
Build a moisture free storage box with moth protection
Get a large dry goods box and attach a hinged cover lined with heavy carpet or tar paper. Tack paper to seal against moths, line the interior, and pack away winter clothes with moth balls and newspaper. Elevate the box on bricks or wooden blocks to avoid dampness. It remains usable in basement or attic and prevents moths dust. In winter it can store summer clothing as well.
How to Clean a Silver Teapot
Twice a week after use fill the teapot with hot soda water and let stand for a couple of hours then rinse with warm water. When cleaning outside with plate powder polish inside and rinse well before using. Not soaking leads to sediment from tea which is unwholesome.
Laundry Process Tip for Ribbon Threading
A quick method to thread lace or beaded trim involves tacking a narrow tape to the ribbon before drawing it out. After washing, pull the ribbon with the tape through, then reinsert the ribbon by pulling the tape back in. This keeps the fabric neat and ready for sewing.
McKinley Tomb rising at Canton with grand approach
The $500000 McKinley tomb at Canton Ohio nears completion with a 98 foot high circular domical wall mausoleum on a 26 acre site. A double sarcophagus will rest Mrs McKinley beside her husband as a water basin and circular plaza frame the ceremonial approach.
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Canton
St. Louis Republic
Milford
Knoxville
Magonigle
Ohio Magazine
Mecca
Roosevelt
West Lawn
King Frederick Sets Vision for Iceland's Future Role
At a Reykjavik banquet King Frederick of Denmark framed future Denmark Iceland ties. He said Iceland will remain a united kingdom yet a free people, with a joint commission of Danish rigsdag and Icelandic thing to draft constitutional terms for Iceland within the realm.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Frederick
Denmark
Harald
Christensen
Rigsdag
Tuesdag
Teeland
Leeland
Iowan State Senator Bryan Newberry Bitten by Rattlesnake
Waterloo Ia Aug 1 State Senator Bryan Newberry father of the Iowa pure food jaw has been bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake and is reported in critical condition with recovery doubtful He was bitten while in a corn field on his farm near Strawberry Point.
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Waterloo
Bryan Newberry
Iowa
Ont Field
Strawberry Point
Centenarian Rose Bush In Fransville Farm
On the J. F. Meacham farm near Fransville Indiana a rose bush has bloomed every year for a century. The blooms remain fragrant and beautiful as in the first year of production.
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Fransville
Ind
J. F. Meacham
Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana and Michigan Iowa
The forecast calls for fair skies across Illinois and Indiana with slight temperature changes. Lower Michigan and Iowa are expected to have fair weather.
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Iinois
Indiana—Fair
Michigan
Iowa—Fair
Markets Report from Chicago July 31
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed results across wheat corn and oats with notable price ranges for July through May futures. Live stock reports from Chicago and East Buffalo list receipts and bid ranges for hogs cattle sheep lambs and calves with varying market strength and prices recorded by Dunning & Stevens.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Pastor's Ad Promotes Eternal Life in Plainville Wis
Rev. A. S. Phelps of the M. E. church in Plainville Wisconsin runs a standing ad in the Chicago Record-Herald promoting Eternal Life Assurance society. The display reads Heavenly City New Jerusalem with the Lord Jesus as President and God's everlasting love as capital offering peace and joy in this world and the next. No health certificates required.
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Phelps
M. E
Plainville
Wis
Chicago Record-Herald
Eternal Life Assurance Society
Heavenly City
New Jerusalem
Lord Jesus
First Diner Out Chats About Wilshon
A short exchange in a Tatler-like style features two diners discussing the name Wilshon. One asks if the other knows Wilshon, the other replies by asking the name’s identity. The fragment evokes a light, social club atmosphere.
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Shay
Wilshon
Tatler
Parasol and Sunshade Confusion Echoes in Court
An English judge says a parasol and a sunshade are the same. The witness counters that a sunshade keeps the sun off while a parasol is used to flirt.
Minds Fixed On Tiny Things Meant to Wield Great
Quote attributed to La Roche asserts that dwelling on trifles dulls the ability to achieve grand outcomes. It warns that excessive preoccupation with minor details undermines decisive action and vision.
Magnetic Ointment for Piles Seeks Quick Relief
Dr Shoop's Magnetic Ointment promises positive relief for piles including itching pain protruding or blind types. The product is sold by J HS Stewart in large nickel cap glass jars priced at 50 cents.
Senator Newberry Fatal Rattle Snake Bite In Iowa
State Senator Newberry author of the Iowa pure food law lies near death in Waterloo after being bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake on a farm near Strawberry Point. Physicians fear the venom may prove fatal despite urgent medical care.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Newberry
Strawberry Point
Senate
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Washington
Shrock
Henry Berdo
Richard Neiswanger
Harvey
McCracken & Co
M'Kinley
King Frederick
Iee Reserve
Chicago Grain
North Pole
Work & Meek
la Roche
Dr. Shoop
Bibles Bibles
Nicola & Harmon
North Side
Tobias Minick & Son
Washington, Iowa
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
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