Local news notes from Vienna and surrounding towns
A roundup of small notices: visitors and travelers in Delta Sigourney What Cheer Keota and Riverside. multiple residents visiting relatives and handling business. Neighbors including Dr and Mrs Geo Hay heading to Chicago. Mrs Donahey ill. Rev Voorhies visiting. several returns from Davenport Waterloo and New York. Baseball Keota vs Washington teased. property sale ad. city marshal short absence noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie Palmer
Centerville
N. L. Long
P. Gordon
Crawfordsville
Mary Cross
New Yorks
Keota
Washington
John Buxbaum
Grace Hill
John McCartney
South Bend
Mack Wright
Davenport
Kate Glover
John Westfall
Weather Crop Bulletin Reflects Mixed Iowa Rainfall
Above normal rainfall benefited eastern Iowa while western districts ran slightly drier. Heaviest showers slowed wheat harvests in Northwest and East Central areas, with some damage to spring wheat and oats. Statewide, rains aided corn growth and pasture recovery, with late potatoes showing potential yields. More rain desired in the south to boost crops.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Northwest
North Central
East Central
Daniel W. Hamilton Nominated for Sixth District Congress
Ottumwa Iowa August 14 Daniel W Hamilton of Sigourney nominated for congress at the Sixth district Democratic convention in Grand Opera house on the third ballot 60 votes with Weaver on 9 The nomination was made unanimous and followed by remarks from Hamilton and G M Tripp Colfax on behalf of Gen J B Weaver Delegates passed resolutions endorsing the Waterloo platform denouncing graft in insurance meat packing food adulteration standard oil coal rebates lobbying and interference with lawmaking and politics
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Daniel WW. Hamilton
Sigourney
Congress
Grand Opera House
Hamilton
Weaver
G. M. Tripp
Colfax
J. B
Journal carriers chase small cash prizes in delivery contest
The article lists carriers Harry Berry Austin Hart Charles Dennison Frank Eldridge and Phil Dupuis as active in a monthly judging. It notes one late entry and says several have only one report this month. Harvey Meek Austin Hart and Dick Miller lead a close showing within the five collectors vying for a gold watch and chain first prize or a $5 second prize.
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Harry Berry
Austin Hart
Charles Dennison
Frank Eldridge
Phil Dupuis
Harvey Meek
Dick Miller
Cloyce Andersen
Richard Miller
Harvey
Carl Meek
Gold Watch
Regular monthly meeting of Commercial club at eight tonight
The Commercial club holds its regular monthly meeting at eight tonight. Members are invited to discuss upcoming events and club finances.
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Commercial Club
Mrs. A B Lingmaster Nurse Notice
A nurse named Mrs. A B Lingmaster lists contact details and address 626 West Washington St with two phone numbers 697 and 672 for reach when not at home. The note is dated August 30.
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West Washington St
Washington School Opens as Chautauqua Begins
The Washington schools start Tuesday September 4. Students needing transfers or exam makeups should visit the High school on Monday or Tuesday August 20–21 with parents urged to provide books for opening day. R. & B. Crone, Superintendent.
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Washington
R. &B. Crone
Regular Admission at First Chautauqua Sabbath
The Chautauqua opens with regular admission on the first Sabbath when Bishop McCabe preaches at 2:30 PM. Organizers say charging admission is the best way to cover program expenses rather than a collection. Readers are urged to bring their tickets for the first Sabbath.
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McCabe
Nickel Plate Road Announces NYC Return Trip Specials
The offer mentions $18.00 to New York City and return plus $2.00 from Chicago on August 8 and 29 via Nickel Plate Road with a return limit of September 1 leaving New York City. Three trains daily with modern equipment. Dining options include Cinb Meals 35 cents to $1.00 and a la carte Mid-day Luncheon 50c in dining cars. Contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 107 Adams St Chicago. cee 2bWaug27.
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New York City
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Disease Healed by Foley's Cure
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana recalls ten years confined to a bed by kidney disease. After exhausting top medical care he found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. All druggists sell it.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Dougherty Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers
Washington National
Washington, Iowa
Tens‘ Journal
Vienna
A. B. Jones
Delta
Wm. Simpson
Lon Brindley
Leo Ortiz
Riverside
John Athern
Ainsworth
Tom Dougherty
West Chester
Jas. Wilson
Nort Corbin
Keola
Mrs. Geo. Hay
M. P. Donahey
Gilbert Voorhies
Haskins
Will Fitzwilliams
Sylvia Baker
McCall Millinery
Chas. Webb
George
Mary Webb
Fairfield
J.C. Swift
Kate and
Julia
Christina Pacha
Emma Fritz
Brighton
Mrs
Clayton Neiswanger
C. J. McWilliams
Chautauqua Association
R. D. Hughes
W. H. Hughes
A. Long
S. G. Magden
Carrie Hamilton
Waterloo
Ambrose Cunningham
K. A. Burnell
Newton
David Ewing
Minneapolis
John Moss
C. E Brett
Batavia
W. E. David
Earl Grifith
George Brown
Frank McCoy
Lucius Teas
J. F. Henderson
Sadie” KE
Jawan
Bulletin
Dan Hamilton
Journal Carriers Contest
New York
Charlies
A. B. Lingmaster
Brown
North
Iowa Ave
BuylOne
Iowa Gas & Electti
John N. Pleasant
Lia
Ab Stewarts
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