Cherry relatives visit from Ohio to see family ties
Mrs. David Cherry of Xenia and her daughter Mrs. Fred Elliot and son Philip of Waterloo arrived to visit Cherry relatives in the city. An ad promotes Dr. Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy with a free trial size and a 50 cent jar, and notes a price raise for Chautauqua season tickets to 1.75 after August 10. Washington Chautauqua Association and local services are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cherry
Xenia
Ohio
Fred Elliot
Philip
Waterloo
Cherry
Dr. Shoop
Washington Chautauqua Association
Record Fine Breaks as Oil Giants Face Judgment
The piece discusses the unprecedented 29,240,000 dollar fine against Standard Oil Co and its financial impact. It notes the public and historical significance of the case, critiques the company’s methods, and expresses hope for more ethical conduct and humility in future business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oi! Co
Landis
Iowa
Standard Oil Co
Diamonds found in Pike county Arkansas mining details
Diamonds of fine quality were discovered in blue clay of volcanic origin in Pike county Arkansas near Murfreesboro. The find, described as America’s first foray of this kind, occurs in Kimberley style geology with a pipe located by drilling. About 140 diamonds ranging from 1/64 to 6.25 carats have been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Pike County
Arkansas
America
Kimberly
Africa
Murfeesboro
Courageous Challenge in Husband and Wife Exchange
A dramatic phrase pivots on a demand for direct confrontation as a trainer’s wife calls her husband a coward and urges him to meet face to face, claiming he has blood in his veins if any.
Bryan Applauds Landis Ruling Against Standard Oil
Hon William Jennings Bryan praises Judge Landis for fining Standard Oil over railroad rebates. He tells reporters at the Chautauqua session the penalty should be large enough to deter lawbreaking and warns trusts cannot be treated with kid gloves. He questions whether oil prices will rise as the fine is paid by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Judge Landis
Standard Oil Co
Bryan
Landis
Chautauqua
Iowa City Press
East Jordan fisherman shows breakfast fish catch
Warren Moore of East Jordan Michigan sent a card with his latest catch labeled East Jordan breakfast food. Six fish weighed eleven and a half pounds in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Warren Moore
East Jordan, Mich
East Jordan
Hay Fever Relief Promised by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar stops difficult breathing and heals inflamed air passages for hay fever and summer colds. It says the genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Five year old Lewis’s profanity sprees at construction site
A five-year-old boy repeatedly visits workers near a building site and blasts profanity at meals. After his mother’s warning fails, she washes his mouth with soapsuds as a so called spiritual cleanser. Later he asks if the baby has been saying naughty words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
New York Times
A Trying Doctor Quits Patient Over A Dyspepsia
In a rural community seven miles from a regular practice Martin Lane known as Doc lanes claims to doctor by sense. When challenged about his methods he angrily declares he will no longer treat Eben Jenkins saying he cured him of dyspepsia five times but the patient relapses as soon as cured and Lane ends the association to protect his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lane
Lane
Eben Jenkins
Inquirer
Vervain Sacred to Druids Hidden by Dog Star
The vervain plant valued by Druids for divinations was gathered only when the great dog star rose so that neither sun nor moon could witness the act. This lore links the herb to ancient magical practices and celestial timing.
Weather Forecast for Iowa Today and Tomorrow
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. No significant precipitation expected with light to moderate winds. Temperatures are expected to remain mild across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Vienna Bakery Serves Local Threshers with Bread and Pies
The Vienna bakery in Washington county markets old fashioned jelly lager and offers bread and pies for threshers. Local residents including George Baker Sam Truax Warren Williams and many others were seen visiting or returning home after daily business while several travelers depart to Wales Oklahoma and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
George Baker
Sam Truax
Warren Williams
Eva Scranton
Oklahom
el Scranton
Ernest Bergquist
Hammond
Indiana
John Bergquist
Testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedy cures patient
A Georgia man credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a severe measles episode followed a rain storm. He reports recovery and gratitude, noting he would not have survived without the remedy. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sam H. Gwin
Concord
Cook & Sherman
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Best Shoe Repairing
Dougherty Bros
W. C. Ralston & GO
West Chester
Shellabarger
Journalettes
Diamonds In
New York
Wells & McCulley
McCracken & Co
John Shields & Son
Weather Forecast
Washington County
Robert Evans
Wyman
Wales
Mildred McArlin
Havre
L. Gormley
Crawfordsville
Loper
Sarah McKeown
Mediapolis
Mary Parker
J. F. Frain
A. Schroeder
Fred Smith
Richland
C. J. Wilson
J. A. McCoy
Somata McCoy
J. A. Harwood
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