Bryan Addresses Chautauqua at Columbus Junction
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Columbus Junction Chautauqua on The Conquering Nation, mixing religion and politics to please both parties. The event drew many Washington residents and featured discussions on money, trusts, taxation, and imperialism with Bryan urging moral civilization and arbitration.
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Columbus Chautauqua
Columbus Junction
William Jennings Hirgan
Alway Anwone
Lowa
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Alexander
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Columbia Pharmacy This Scholar of Plain Speech
A columnist notes Columbia Pharmacy shifts from scholarly diction to homely expressions, arguing the change brings him closer to public sympathy and connects with everyday readers. The piece reflects on language style and public perception in word choices.
Local Notices and Family Updates from the Community
Multiple brief items report christening preparations and a church feast for Sunday. Births and deaths are noted with sympathy extended to families including Farley and Friese. Other notes mention a new school board vacancy, telephone praise, and local preparations for construction and visits.
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Jobo Shalia
Col
Lawrence
Ehe
Crippie Creek
Aug Escher
Peter
Arnica salve cures painful cure at Stewart’s Pharmacy
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama spent much for doctors to treat a severe piles condition causing 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve finally healed him, reducing inflammation and aches. Sold at Stewart’s Pharmacy, described as the best salve in the world.
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Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Stewart's
I C Railway Sells Low Rate Lake Excursion Saturdays
The Iowa Central Railway announces special low rate excursion tickets to Ear Lake every Saturday with return on the following Monday. Aimed at busy men for short inexpensive outings without losing work hours. See local ticket agent for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
Ear Lake
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A PANTHER DEN Clean and Bright in Contrast to Popular Idea
Franklin Welles Calkins reports on a cougar family lair found under a rock ledge near a creek bench. The dam and kits exhibit meticulous cleanliness with bones neatly cleared and no sign of feasting. Food ranged from rabbits and marmots to a small deer and even a family of badgers.
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Franklin Welles Calkins
Uses of Dead Whale and Horse Parts in Industry
A historical note outlines numerous uses for dead whales and horses. Whale byproducts include oil and baleen for goods, while horse parts yield leather covering, hair for stuffing, tendons for glue, flesh for food, fat for various products, intestines for sausage casings, bones for handles, and manure from blood. The text catalogs broad material applications in old industry and daily life.
Refusal of Job Delays Hiring in Policy Draw
A Hampton era clerk discusses delaying a new job offer while waiting on a policy ticket drawing. The exchange centers on whether the applicant will work immediately after the draw. The humorous dialect underscores the unemployment tension and policy access.
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Erastus Pinkley
Washington Star
Baron of Ideas Joke Quips Across Newspaper Page
A humorous exchange shows a conceited journalist asking what title he would hold for his literary pursuits and a senior retorts Baron of Ideas. The brief quip captures a witty newsroom dynamic and playful banter.
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Baron
Notice of Quiet Title Action in Washington County Iowa
Plaintiff LB BCabcock seeks ownership by fee simple of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 17 and the southwest quarter of section 16 in township 76 north range 7 west. The defendants include Jesse Lewis Sen David A Smith John Ulsh Catharine Wish and unknown heirs and claimants. The petition alleges open continuous exclusive possession for over twenty years and that any claims are barred.
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Jesse Lewis
David A. Smith
John Ulsh Catharine Wish
Miriam Corbin
Washington County
Iowa
Clerk of the District Court of
Property title suit in Wash ington County Iowa 1902
In Washington County Iowa Francis Swift files a district court action against multiple defendants and unknown claimants over the southeast quarter of section 15 and related parcels seeking to quiet title after more than twenty years of adverse possession. The petition alleges ownership by Swift, asserts clouds on title from heirs and surviving spouses, and seeks cancellation of liens and a decree establishing Swift as owner. The case names John McComb Hannah McComb Norman Everson Richard H. Marsh John Keating Susan Keating John Keating Jr Phillip Pesal Nancy Fesal Isa M Wagner Emma Skinner Frank W Skinner and others as defendants and unknown claimants. The notice urges appearance before the next term in November at the county court house in Washington.
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Court House
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
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Evening Journal
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Hannah McComb
Norman Everson
Richard H. Marsh
John Keating
Susan Keating
John Keating, Jr
Phillip Pesal
Nancy Fesal
Soba M. Wagner
Isabella Keating
Joseph Beatch
N. Everson
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Frank W. Skinner
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. A
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Francis Swift
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific KR. R
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Phillip Pesa
Isa M. Wagner
Hetas
Wit
Susan Keaeohn Keating, Jr
Phillip Fesal
Nancy Fesa
Ohn M. Wagner
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