Central College and Delta Theta Gather for Socials
The Central College club meets tonight at Miss Ruth Brindley’s home on the Heights. Delta Theta met yesterday at Miss Lilian Norton’s home on West Third street. The Bachelor Maids host dinner for Miss Reid at Miss Josephine Babcock’s home tomorrow night. Mrs. J Boice invites Sabbath school class members of the First United Presbyterian church to a home gathering on South Marion avenue Tuesday afternoon.
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The
Central College Club
Ruth Brindley
the Heights
Delta Theta Club
Lilian Norton
West Third Street
Miss Reid
Josephine Babcock
J. ©. Boice
First United Presbyterian Church
South Marion Avenue
Young group attends Riverside play The Old Maids Convention
A company of young people drove to Riverside last evening for the home talent play The Old Maids Convention. They report an excellent time. The What I Can circle of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at J. W. Lemsey's on the Heights with good attendance and interesting discussions. Refreshments were served.
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Riverside
Old Maids
What I Can Circle of the Baptist Church
J. W. Lemsey
the Heights
Picnic Draws Neighbors to Highland Park Evening
Last evening about fifteen neighbors from East Second Street and North Seventh Avenue gathered for a picnic at Highland Park. The ladies enjoyed the afternoon while the gentlemen went out for supper. A report notes a delightful time.
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East Second Street
North Seventh Avenue
Highland Park
Picnic crowds gather at Sunset park for family outing
About fifty Royal Neighbors and their families picnicked last evening at Sunset park. A second party of youths from the Second United Presbyterian church also enjoyed a gathering there. Washington residents are discovering the park as a pleasant spot for such occasions.
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Sunset Park
Second United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Social evening with music and dancing at Brindley home
Miss Meta Hirsch of Davenport attended a pleasant social function at the F W Brindley residence on West Main street. Guests enjoyed a musical program by Miss Carrie Hamilton and others, light refreshments, and an orchestra led by Caner's. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn for dancing, with out of town guests Miss Hinsch and the Lindstrom sisters.
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Ing
Carrie Hamilton
R. D. Daugherty
Agnes Coffelt
Marguerite Corette
Lucile Miller
Mildred McLaughlin
Meta Hirsch
Davenport
F. W. Brindley
West Main Street
Martha Brindley
Dorothy Miller
Brindley
Caner
Hinsch
Charlotta
Jean Lindstrom
Allegheny
Excursion Promises Summer Ride West of Town
Last night two couples drove out into the country to visit friends northwest of town. On return one gentleman planned to stay at his home and let another guide the team back to the barn. After crossing the tracks the other parties left the carriage and vanished with the back seat empty. Excursion date August 7. See Iowa Land Co., Washington, Iowa.
Washington Wins Game in Southeast Park Series
Washington defeats Ainsworth 17 to 8 in a lively Southeast Park tilt. Osterholm and Shearer slug home runs, Kos and Osterholm strong in infield, Kephart on catcher, Anderson umpired faultlessly as Washington aims for the third game in the series at Keota later today.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Ball Park
To & Osterholm
John Kos
Frank Shearer
Norton
Frank Kephart
Frank
Kos
Qosterholm
Ainsworth Boys
Kephart
C Trotter
Nash
Spalding
Osterholm
P Trotter
W. MecConahey
Shearer
R. McConahey
McWilliams
Wallace
Richardson
Black
Norris
J. McConahey
Hoyt
West
Elder Snowden Bugs the City—Open Air Gospel Tour Starts
Rev. James E. Snowden, at 72, marks his ninth year as Cedar Falls Congregational pastor by launching a Dawson inspired open air gospel plan. He will preach each Sunday evening in different city locations during August, beginning with East Cedar Falls, drawing many who rarely attend church.
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Cedar Falls
James E. Snowden
William J. Dawson
East
Foley's Kidney and Bladder Cure Claim
An advertisement warns that using Foley's product cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and implies severe consequences if not used, urging readers to obtain it from druggists.
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Foley
Train wreck delays EB Paso and detours rail traffic
Head on collision near Letts yards delays EB Paso No 20 by an hour while No 29 detours via Milwaukee. A westbound fast freight No 0 collides with eastbound No %. No 30 is expected to pass Rock Island later. Details on severity were unavailable at press time.
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Paso
Rock Island
Letts
Milwaukee
Townsend Indicates Interest in Senate Candidacy
Jackson Michigan August 3 Representative Charles E Townsend says he would be receptive to a United States senate nomination if it comes to him He notes he had not sought support but appreciates favorable editorials and endorsements from Michigan newspapers and others and would like to be senator if the opportunity arises.
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Jackson
Mich
Charles FE. Townsend
United States
Michigan
The Madman Legrand and the Telegraph Mixup
A mayor ordered a gamekeeper and a butcher to take madman Legrand to St. Gemines lunatic asylum. On the way he appeared lucid so they got him drunk. The governor, misreading the telegraph as Le grand the tall man, had the tall man placed in a strait jacket while the others were sent away. Error only found three days later.
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Augers
Legrand
St. Gemines
Bismarck and Wrangel Heal Rift Over Forgiveness
During the Danish war Wrangel angered King William by urging stricter advance. He asked Bismarck to forgive, and after a tense exchange at the king’s table Bismarck refused then granted forgiveness, restoring harmony between them.
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Bismarck
Wrangel
William
Redwood Fire Practices and Wood Durability
Scientific American notes redwood forests suffer little from fires as lumbermen burn felled timber during dry seasons. Redwood contains no resin and resists cracking or decay, making it less prone to reigniting. cinders burn out with little water.
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Scientific American
Paris Secondhand Market Reflects Democratic Exchange
A Parisian open market offers every item in a secondhand trade where workers can dress from head to toe and even barter meals. Citizens of all means mingle as democracy governs the stalls, trading hats for hats boots for tins and more in a thriving informal economy.
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Paris
Mimi
Chinese Cologne Style Among Chinese Ladies
An article notes a Chinese custom of carrying a small bag of fragrant gum as a personal scent. It compares this practice to ancient Egyptian cosmetics found in recently unearthed jars at Pyramida, suggesting similarities to modern perfumes used by high ranking Chinese women.
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Pyramida
Missing Fairfield hardware merchant Joseph W Fulton Jr
Fairfield Iowa August 3 Joseph W Fulton Jr a prominent hardware merchant disappeared June 30. A month has passed with no word and friends fear foul play or loss of his reason.
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Fairfield
Joseph W. Fulton, Jr
Warren C Clarke Killed by Harvester in Farm Field
Warren C Clarke former chief of police sheriff and fire marshal of Mason City Iowa was killed Wednesday morning by a harvester in the oats field on his farm two miles west of the city The right foot was severed by the sickle and Clarke died from loss of blood in the field.
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Mason City
Warren C. Clarke
Clarke
Low Rate Excursion to New York City
Nickel Plate Road offers a Chicago to New York City excursion August 28 and 29 at one fare plus 2.00 dollars with return by September 4. For details contact John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St., Chicago.
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New York City
Europe
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Chicago Depot
la Salle St
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Make Hay While the Sun Shines and Family Health
A civic homily urges thrift and preparedness, comparing a farmer’s heed to sun and rain with household readiness for sudden illnesses. It promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential, noting immediate treatment is crucial and listing Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy as sellers.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart’s Pharmacy
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Steck
Pickard
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
Sociefy
Eva Dawson
East Washington Street
Iowa Land Co
Washington, Iowa
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Banner
Lette Yard
Keokuk
Jefferson Counties
Smith & Emry
Richland
Iowa
Merchant
W. J. Bryan
White Swan Brand
Gream Brand
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
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