Family strife and a plea for mercy in a Rossmore feud
Ryder confronts his son Jefferson over a planned marriage to Judge Rossmore's daughter. He vows to thwart the match, threatens scandal, and seeks Shirley Green's help as a mediator. Shirley resists a duplicitous proposal to marry into the Ryder family while pondering how to influence Jefferson.
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Ryder
Jefferson
Rossmore
Senate
Ryder Senior
Jeff
Washington
Goodby
Miss Green
Shirley
The
John Burkett Ryder
George
Judge Stott
Child's China Dig Story
A seven year old excitedly announces to his mother that he dug in the ground until he reached China. He shows a broken piece of an old plate as proof. The tale is told with a light humorous tone reflecting a child’s imaginative claim.
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China
The Cow's Horn A Practical Natural Product
A Chicago News excerpt explains horn composition and uses from science and industry. Horn provides phosphate of lime gelatin and albumen suitable for knife handles buttons and crucibles. The hollow horn becomes flexible when boiled and can be pressed into translucent sheets for windows or lanterns.
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Chicago News
State riddles of rainfall and names
Riddles pair states with clues for weather, multiplication, domestic week, sword, self, medical degree, invalid, bulk and shelter. Answers hint at Ark Tenn Wash Penn Kan Md Ill Mass Del in a playful sequence of wordplay and abbreviations.
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Penn
Kan
Mass
Del
Old Mr. McCann and the tea trick tale
Old Mr. McCann, a kindly man, drinks his stone cold Soochoolong tea while his impish grandson Jimp plays tricks. Jimp’s mischief targets grandad and his tea yet the elder proves he still has sense and smell, leaving the youngster embarrassed.
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Mr. McCann
Mike McCann
Grandad
Jimp
Ann
Verses
Washington Star
Lax Digest touted as a candylike laxative
An ad by J. H. Wagner Company of Fort Madison Iowa promotes Lax Digest a laxative and digestant claimed to be gentle yet effective. It dissolves digestion without griping and does not flush the bowels like salts or castor oil. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ tablet sizes, with a guarantee or money refund.
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L. D
Corporate bonds offer personal relief and strong security
The bond presents a method to avoid personal obligations to individuals while providing a reliable form of security. It positions corporate bonds as a prudent choice for investors seeking risk mitigation and clear creditor protection.
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H. Keckident Keck
Dent
R. Sage
Cashier
Citizens National Bank
Shaw, Jenkins & Co
Wm. H. Jenkins & Co
State Bank of
Jaws
First National Bank
Ottisens National Bank
D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
W. M. Terry
West Washington Stree
Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Hye
Uited
Frice
Nicola & Marmon
North Side Square
Etherland Bros
Mason
and Bros
Fhas. Brown
Brown
Lowa
Casey Bros
D. F. Macon
Sun
Mail and Express
Alifornia Special
Ail and Express
al Fret
Peal Pass
Daily
Ex. Sun
St. P
East Bound Pass
Southwest
Isiam
Central By
Brighton
Travis
West Boundary Mail
Ities Limited
Preight
Guwily Freight
Mogent
Pre Rapa
Corre Minn
Ower
Palman
Frank Rogers
Faber
Clifford Thorne
Washington, Iowa
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. MH. Butterfield
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Abstract Department
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Public
Office
Iewa
W. A. White
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Northeast Corner
J. Wilson
Wilson Wilson
Wilson Lawyers
FFICE
Washington County Savings Bank
W. 4
Keeley
Ihington
Edmund D. Morrison
WEGT
P. J. Manley
J. B. Crail
ANKS
Citizens Savings Bank
Washington County
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Onas
Onngemaoch
A. Waits
EK. G. Wilson
Wedoa General Banking
D. G. Knottnerus
Casey's
Hotel Colense
E. G. Rupp
Lows
Lion and
Ark
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison, Iowa
American Surety Company of
New York
Marsh W. Bailey
Alty
West Main St
Pellard Abstract Co
Bruty’s Livery Stable
Payne Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Prop
McGartney
Marge Desians
Ortee
F St
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
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