London Vistas and Tales From an American Visitor
An American traveler writes from London about the city’s sights and history. He recalls St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, the Tower, and royal beheadings, notes crowds, parks, and museums, and comments on London life, including the Thames and Hyde Park. He shares family anecdotes and mentions travel plans aboard the Celtic and a local boy’s troubled upbringing.
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Sam
London
John Bull
America
England
London Bridge
Getty J
Ann
King William
James
Washington
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
London Tower
Hal
Agincourt
Shakespeare
Hugo
Waterloo
the Tower
Jane Grey
The
Hague
Thames
Hyde Park
John Wesley
Leatherwood
Wesley
Spurgeon
R. J. Campbell
Temple
Edeard Campbell Morgan
Rome
Liverpool
Pitiful Case Heard in Keokuk County Court
Judge Willcockson presided Friday over a case involving George Dailey brought by Mrs. Shaw of Des Moines who requested sentencing to Eldora state reform school. Mrs. Shaw, described as superintendent of Qian orphans Lome in Des Moines, presented the petition.
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George Dailey
Rubio
Des Moines
McCarty
Washington County
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Willcockson
Shaw
Eldora
Qian
Lome
Manson Townler Dance Sparks Controversy
A newly observed dance fad in Manson draws critique and questions about its origins It features closed eyes intertwined embraces and suggestive hip movements prompting concern over propriety and local adoption. An unrelated medical ad follows touting Dr Shoop’s tablets claiming blood pressure relief.
Burlington Home Coming Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Burlington Iowa marks its seventy fifth anniversary as the territorial capital with Home Coming Week from September 9 to 15. Invitations have been sent to former residents and the public is invited to join parades bands water carnivals and monster gatherings along the Mississippi River for a week of entertainment.
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Burlington
Iowa
Mississippi
Weeklong festivities at Crapo park celebrate Old Settlers and more
The schedule lists events at Crapo park including Old Settlers day opening the week and a sequence of themed days such as Fraternal and Military, Des Moines County, Mississippi River, Industrial and Commercial Travelers, School Children's, and Church day spread across Tuesday to Sunday.
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Crapo Park
Des Moines County
D. H. McKee Assumes Davenport Banking Role
D H McKee elected vice president of the German Savings Bank today takes on full duties in Davenport and resigns as State bank examiner. I M Sproull of Washington, Iowa succeeds him as bank examiner. McKee’s move strengthens Davenport banking circles and marks a major career shift.
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Davenport
D. H. McKee
German Savings Bank
Mckee
Washington
Henry County
Remedy for Diarrhoea endorsed by York County user
S Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa salutes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure and states it never fails in his five years of use. The remedy is sold by Cook Sherman.
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Chamberlain
York County
Excursion Offer to Canada Amid Harvest Yield Promised
On August 6 the region offers the cheapest excursion rate to Canada yet. Tourists are urged to inspect the ongoing harvest, with expected yields from 20 to 45 bushels per acre. For details contact J. P. Thomas at Crail's store in Washington Iowa by writing calling or phoning.
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Canada
Callon
J. P. Thomas
Crail
Washington
Iowa
Hay Fever Relief Claims by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as an immediate aid for hay fever and summer colds. Claims to stop difficult breathing and heal inflamed air passages with instant relief. Mentions genuine yellow package and sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Baptist S S To Hold Annual Picnic Next Tuesday
Local notes report the Baptist Sunday School preparing for its annual picnic next Tuesday. Ainsworth and Crawfordsville residents were again in transit, visiting family and returning from trips to Fairfield Mt Pleasant and other places. The Dixon Co. sold the N F Woods farm north west of Ainsworth for 22 500 to Jacob Simmering, a Rural Route 3 resident. The Brighton Enterprise announces a new larger format prompting reader adjustment as staff note the change.
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Baptist
S. S
I. S. Davis
Keda
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
L. B. Cocklin
Ainsworth
D. J. Eeichelberger
Dixon & Co
N. F. Woods
Jacob Simmering
Women Who Wear Well and the Favorite Prescription
The piece argues marriage and motherhood change women through ignorance and neglect of pelvic drains and weakness. It promotes Favorite Prescription as a safe, alcohol free tonic to strengthen weak women, aid pregnant and nursing mothers, and prepare for childbirth, by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Shoop
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Nvalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Keep A Goin Song Phrase and Poet Credit
The excerpt presents Frank L Stanton urging persistence with lines about paying no heed to troubles and continuing effort. It highlights themes of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity through simple, rhythmic couplets.
Over All The People In Quiet Places
The poem fragment lists people in different places with the phrase over used to describe their locations and states. Marie is in the mountains while Daisy lounges at the seashore and Myrtle roams the prairie.
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Marie
Jane
Daisy
Muscatine Saloons Agree to Observe Mulet Law
Muscatine Iowa August 3 saloons will comply with all provisions of the mulet law after meetings between saloonkeeper attorneys and Anti-Saloon League officials. A key dispute over free lunches delayed agreement but one saloon man relented and suits are not to be prosecuted.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League
League
She's a Summer Boarder in Rural Lore
A fragment from Thomas R. Ybarra in the New York Times describes a summer boarder marked by rustic indifference and inexperience. The poem contrasts crude rural dislikes with a recurring refrain about “wot eyes” and three repetitions highlighting her unsettled ease with farm life.
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Thomas R. Ybarra
New York Times
Contractor’s Threat Sparks Incident with Nitroglycerin Claim
In a Boston humor column, a character warns a rival chauffeur that any attack will be met with a nitroglycerin threat. The exchange reflects the era’s cabinet of bluster and menacing bravado in dialogue.
Daring Invitation Sparks Momentary Reconciliation
A conflict between Johnnie and Willie ends with Johnnie inviting Willie to a party as urged by his mother. Johnnie claims he invited Willie and even dared him to attend, but Willie fails to appear, leaving the episode as a cautionary tale of childhood bravado.
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Johnnie
Willie
Harper’s Weekly
Wanted to Help the Little Fellow Tale in Maine Woods
Two men work a crosscut saw in Maine woods, a big fierce man and a meek helper. An Irishman named Pat intervenes, rebukes the large man, a quarrel starts, and after thrashing the bully he tells the big man he should let the little fellow have it.
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Maine
Pat
Judge's Library
French Court Counsels Request To Detain Acquitted Thief
In court the defense asks the judge to keep the acquitted thief in custody overnight citing fear of an ambush near the lawyer’s home where money is at hand. The judge agrees, seeking the reason. The exchange ends with a wry Bon Vivant remark.
Official report ties San Luis disturbance to ongoing revolution
Havana reports the San Luis disturbance is a continuation of a recent revolutionary attempt. The notice frames the event within the broader unrest affecting the area and highlights its ongoing nature as part of a larger movement.
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Havana
San Luis
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Guarantee Claim
Advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures constipation sick headache stomach trouble or indigestion with a positive guarantee. If it fails manufacturers age your money. Sold by all druggists.
Thomann Family Visits Washington Relatives
Mrs A P Thomann and her daughters Martha and Ruth traveled to Washington for a week with relatives. Mary Cotter of Washington visits Miss Delia Mulligan in Fredonia today. At Columbus Safe guard August 1 three city hospital operations were performed with Dorothy Morrow and Nettie Davis treated for appendicitis and Fred Long for tubercular glands in the neck. All patients are recovering well.
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A. P. Thomann
Martha
Little Ruth
Washington
Mary Cotter
Delia Mulligan
Fredonia
Columbus Safeguard
City Hospital
Dorothy Morrow
Nettie Davis
Fred Long
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D.H McKee
H. C. Hull
Crawfordsville
J. H. Hull
Hazel Hawkins
DR. Chalmers
Rebecca Smith
Mary Parker
W. P. Wells
Stella
West
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Brighton
Frank L. Stanton
Myrtle
Father
Corncob Center
Thomas
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison,Jiowa
R. Stuart & Sons
P. O
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Cardus
Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
Cardui
Contanooga
Tenn
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