Will of Lady Curzon Filed for Probate Aboard Ship
The will of Lady Curzon of Kelleston, who died July 38, was filed for probate. Dated December 19, 1895 and drawn on board the Arabia, it details jewels to her husband in trust for their eldest son, with daughters if no son. diamond jewels by Lord Scarsdale to the Kedleston heir. a Miller painting and books to her father. furs to her mother. residue to her husband. She left three daughters Mary Irene born 1880 Cyne thia Blanche born 1908 and Alexandra Nalidera born 1904.
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London
Curzon of
Kelleston
Arabia
Lord Scarsdale
Lord Curgon
Kedleston
Miller
Lady Curzon
Mary Irene
Sog
Cynethia Blanche
Alexandre Nalidera
Conscientious Rogues and Paradox in Public Life
A provocative Atlantic quote argues that high minded figures enable harm by virtue and trust. It cites bosses, lawyers, editors, and corporate leaders as examples who betray responsibility while maintaining apparent integrity. The piece notes Senator Cullom carried 102 Illinois counties last Saturday.
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Senator Cullom
Arrests In New York Over Magazine Stock Fraud
On a supreme court order Raymond K Herbert accuses Fernando Te Marias Edward Rock and the Adams Magazine company of fraud after investing 21248 for 25000 stock. Herbert says the treasurer dismissed with Have a drink on me and forget it leaving him seeking recovery. He alleges the deal promised buyout after one year under ten days notice.
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New York
Supreme Court
Raymond RK. Herbert
Adams Magazine
Fernando Te Marias
Edward Rock
Herbert
Olive oil advert from Rio de Janeiro reads as quality claim
A Rio de Janeiro firm issued an olive oil advertisement touting guaranteed full quality and diligent filtration. The notice warns against counterfeits and notes that corks and boxes bear a fire mark per legal requirements.
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Rio de Janeiro
Hauled by the Dean in Oxford Life Tale
In the English Cap and Gown a dean rebukes Mr. Brown for aiding a ducking incident. The offender answers claiming only he took “the left leg” in the disgraceful affair.
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Oxford
A Facetious Convict Cracking Prison Pun
A prison visitor laments the confinement while the facetious convict quips that the bars are creating. The exchange turns on wordplay about life in the cell and its confinement.
Grand Lodge Iowa Elects New Officers in Harmony
Frank L. Wilson of Washington elected Grand Master of Exchequer by acclamation at the Grand Lodge of Iowa meeting in Iowa City. Other officers chosen include J. L. Ferris of Sioux City as Grand Chancellor and Walter Turley of Bradgate as Grand Vice Chancellor, with several local appointees and trustees named.
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Frank L. Wilson
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Iowa City
Wilson
Pythias
K. P
Rathbone Sisters
J. L. Ferris
Sioux Cit
Walter Turley
Bradgate
Dad Wiker
Washington
Adam Dolmage
Victor
C. Strawn
E. E. Diedrich
Durant
W. H. Merritt
Pleasantville
W. W. Keebe
Hampton
John Lamberson
Nora Springs
Death of Joe Alliman in Nobile Iowa
Joe Alliman died after a brief illness from appendicitis at his parents’ home in Nobile Iowa. He was 21 or 22, taught school, and was a member of the Amish church. Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for 11 tomorrow at the Amish church. burial in Sugar Creek cemetery.
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Nobile
Iowa
Joe Alliman
Washington Academy
John
Daniel
May
Katie
Sugar Creek Cemetery
Pentecost Work Converts Dozens At Keokuk Revival
The Keokuk and Washington County Holiness Association closed a fervent meeting at Rubio with sixty three witnesses to grace. Many new converts testified to sanctification and Pentecost as evangelist T J Molloy plans to continue in September at Talleyrand. Quaker evangelist Laurana Terrall assisted, workers stayed kneeling often, and expenses were met amid diverse denominations in unity.
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Keokuk
Washington County
Talleyrand
D. V
Holy Ghost
Laurana Terrall
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale At Banks Now
Tickets for the Chautauqua event are available at banks and will rise after August 10. Prices are 1.50 now and 1.75 after the date.
Road Maintenance Requires Constant, Careful Attention
State highway supervisor Robert A. Meeker argues in Iron Hoatis that road wear hinges on drainage and surface quality. He advocates hard surface material, proper depth, regular scraping, and assigning a single worker to each road section to ensure consistent upkeep.
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Alost
Sage Robert A. Meeker
New Jersey
Iron Hoatis
Fatal Burning Mystery At Milford Sawmill Employee
Danville HL Aug 8 A young engineer named O Neal employed at the Burton sawmill Milford a small town thirty six miles north of Danville was burned to death at his home during the night. Fire alarm aroused citizens who found him trying to escape through one door while his wife used another door. His clothing was on fire but the house and furniture remained intact except the bed where he slept. His wife escaped unharmed.
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Danville
O'Neal
Burton
Milford
Boiled Water Bests Filters, Says Chemist
A chemist argued that filtration is limited as boiled water is far purer. He warned filters remove only floating matter, not dissolved contaminants, and claimed boiling a gallon of water purifies it more effectively than a costly municipal plant.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
No Chance to Grow in a Tiny Egg Debate
Dialogues reveal a grocer complains eggs are small while Mrs. Newwed-Dear responds that they are taken from the nest too soon. The exchange highlights a playful domestic quarrel over egg quality.
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Mrs. Newwed
Ine
Grocer
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