Firefly Restored to Rock Island Branch to Evans
The Firefly passenger trains 49 and 50 will resume on the Washington Branch starting next Monday with two daily runs to Evans. Patrons can travel both ways, aiding Chautauqua attendance. restoration follows efforts by Col D J Palmer and Agent Russell, with service ending November 7 if conditions do not improve. A new Rock Island timetable takes effect the 9th, and Sunday service resumes with the first Firefly up the Branch on the 10th.
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Firefly
Evans
Washington
D. J. Palmer
Agent Russel
Agent Russe
Chautauqua Campfire to Feature Jesse Cole Program
The Chautauqua campfire on the evening of August 14 will feature Jesse Cole of Marshalltown, a Civil War veteran and former G A R chaplain, as the main speaker. Local addresses by Col. D J Palmer Samuel Gardner Capt J J Kellogg and ministers A S Smith W O Fisher and S K Coates will accompany his talk as the old soldiers anticipate a successful event.
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Chautauqua
Jesse Cole
Marshalltown
Cole
Iowa
Col
D. J. Palmer
Samuel Gardner
J. J. Kellogg
A. S. Smith
W. O. Fisher
S. K. Coates
Bill to check plumage bird slaughter advances in Lords
London August 3 A bill to curb the slaughter of plumage birds was introduced in the house of lords May 12 by Lord Avebury and passed the second reading a week later. A select committee backed the bill and urged international action, aligning with measures in the United States, India and Australia.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Avebury
Sir John Lubbock
United States
India
Australia
He Got It Rest for the Copper Provokes Arrest
A Boston Post item notes a young man crying for relief to a copper who then arrests him on the spot. The vignette highlights a sharp exchange and immediate police action in a terse street mood.
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Boston Post
Sermon Highlights by Dr. B. E. Ely Jr at Local Church
Dr. B E S Ely Jr former local pastor preached both morning and evening at the Presbyterian church. He spoke on Christ’s poverty and redemption from II Corinthians and Ezra, praising the sacrifice that brings eternal riches. Mrs S B Dewey sang in the morning and Miss Wilma Row offered a vocal solo in the evening.
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Ely, Jr
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Doctor Ely
Jesus Christ
Christ
B. Dewey
Ezra
Wilma Row
Sermons Fill Methodist Church as Mrs Shary Sings
At the Methodist church Rev U S Smith preached to full crowds in morning and evening services. Special music featured both times with Mrs J H Shary performing a solo in the morning and Miss Nora Curran in the evening. Mrs Shary and her husband visited the George H Paul home over Sunday before returning to Omaha.
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J. H. Shary
Nora Curran
Comfort for Children Underwear Promises Lasting Comfort
An ad touts healthy underwear for children claiming superior comfort and durability. It notes a price of 50 cents per suit and argues value beyond the small cost.
Covenanter Church Hosts Rev. S. M. Morrow Sermons
A large audience attended morning and evening services at the Covenanter church yesterday to hear Rev. S. M. Morrow. It was his second visit to occupy the pulpit, and his sermons pleased the listeners. His home is in Blanchard, Iowa.
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Covenanter Church
S. M. Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Blanchard
Iowa
Presbyterians Postpone Missionary Society Meeting
Death of Francis Case leads to postponement of the Woman's Missionary Society gathering. It will be rescheduled for Thursday afternoon August 6 at 2:30 in the church parlors.
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Francis Case
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Looking For Revenge The Pursued
A terse exchange hints at a threat or chase as a pursuer asks about striking an opponent with a rock to force a retreat, and a friend questions the aggressor's claim noting irony and fear in the pursuit.
County Fairs as Openings for Good Roads Reform
The Metropolitan Magazine suggests county fairs provide a prime opening to spark reform for better roads. They gather community talent and practical workers, enabling discussions led by local and trained experts, with audiences likely to drive sentiment and organize reform. Public forums, boards of trade and chambers of commerce help propagate the cause.
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Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Atlanta
Calcium chloride dust preventive improves Washington city road
Officials of the agricultural department report successful tests using calcium chloride as a dust preventive on a Washington street section. A 600 gallon application covered 1582 square yards, with two treatments eliminating the dust, making the road surface smooth, compact, and resilient and reducing needs for the water wagon.
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Washington
Oiled Macadam as Rain Defier in Kansas City Roads
In wet weather tests around Kansas City, oiled macadam proved superior to dirt and rock roads. Dirt roads became nearly impassable, while oiled macadam stayed firm as water failed to affect the surface after oil penetration. Rock roads stayed dusty in dry spells and rutty when wet, but oil kept them stable.
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Kansas City
Farmers Repair County Road South of Trenton N J
Early morning twenty two farmers near Trenton New Jersey volunteered to repair a half mile stretch of road. The crew worked to improve safety and usability for heavy drayage and travel, hauling over two hundred loads of cinders in a single day.
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Dust Layer for Roads Using Water Gas Tar
Water gas tar makes a satisfactory dust layer when used in moderate quantities on roads already in fairly good condition. It can be applied with an ordinary sprinking cart for effective dust suppression and road upkeep.
Standings and Scores From the Big League Ball Fields
Chicago reports the standings of major league clubs and the daily baseball scores for August 3. The list features team positions, win loss records, and results from that day’s games, reflecting the league’s competitive landscape.
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Baseball scores and results from Saturday across leagues
The Saturday results list multiple games across National American and Western leagues. Highlights include Boston defeating Chicago 90 to 14 in a National clash and Detroit beating Boston 6 to 3 in the American series, with several other city pairings and second games noted.
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Fivefold symbolism marks Chinese culture across life
Five is lauded as sacred in Chinese tradition encompassing planets cardinal points tastes virtues and musical tones. The text surveys five ranks of nobility colors and other fivefold correspondences across society.
Local social notices and minor business trips noted
Mr and Mrs John Shaffer of Omaha visit the George H Paul home. Clinton McGee helps at Frank Wilson shoe store. Miss Hazel Martin plans to enter the University of Chicago this fall. Ed Bowman and Harry Montgomery visit Des Moines for business. Miss Bessie Burns from Waterloo returns home. Miss Eva Butler resumes work at Snouffer Hughes Co dry goods after a two week vacation. Rev George D Rogers leaves for Muscatine to join family there. Miss Mabel Butler resumes Bowman dry goods after vacation. Mrs George Dempsey returns to Davenport after a week with relatives. Miss Bessie Shreeves visits Brigh ton and Fairfield then returns home. Foley’s Kidney Remedy promoted by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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Clinton McGee
Frank Wilson Shoe Store
Hazel Martin
University of Chicago
Ed Bowman
Harry Montgomery
Des Moines
Bessie Burns
Waterloo
Joe Lohberger
Eva Butler
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
Mabel Butler
Bowman Dry Goods
George Dempsey
Davenport
Bessie Shreeves
Brighton
Fairfield
Death of Samuel White Crawfordsville Aug 3
Samuel White, one of Crawford township's oldest residents, died at his home four miles northeast of town just before noon, due to heart trouble. He was seventy six and had been in poor health. He leaves nine children, four daughters and five sons. Fuller particulars will appear tomorrow. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Crawfordsville
Samuel White
Crawford Township
Mrs Chas E Smith Endorses New Life Pills in Maine
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King s New Life Pills as a family laxative medicine because they are effective and gentle. The painless purifiers sell for 25 cents at Lemmon s Pharmacy.
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Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Airdome Opens Tonight With New Specialty Acts
The Airdome launches tonight with a complete program of moving pictures and illustrated songs plus new specialty acts. The specialists arrive directly from Des Moines and are recommended as first rate, adding fresh entertainment to the usual lineup.
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Airdome
Des Moines
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