George D Woodin Died In Sigourney Iowa Governorist Leader
George D Woodin longtime Iowa political figure died at his Sigourney home at 2 PM on Wednesday aged 76 years. Born in Pennsylvania on February 27 1827 he moved to Iowa in 1852 and became Iowa City mayor representative and district attorney before later residing at Sigourney National Bank. He had recently returned from Colorado and suffered from a complication of diseases. He leaves wife Mary Skillman and children Guy Grace Hadley and Link who died earlier. Iowa City Republican obituary notes his prominent Republican career and public service.
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George
Woodin
Sigourney
Iowa
Colorado
Iowa City
Grace Hadley
Chicago
A Gentleman From Cie cony and Historical Plays Value
The passage praises historical plays and gossip as educational for refined minds. It notes how stories like A Gentleman From Cie cony illuminate eras from Lorherian to elvilination and offer engaging topics for conversation at home, with mentions of Anne Boleyn, Catherine de Medici, and Henry V among others.
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Momwe
Catherine de Medieta
Tenet
Navarre
Anne Toleyn
Henry V
Queen Resa
Juillet of Verona
Hanley & Son
Aspiring Actor Sends Phonograph Audition to Firm
A wave of letters to M. W. Hanley & Son from hopeful performers follows the tour announcement of A. D. Hall’s dramatization of Meknell Dudley’s novel. One Texas applicant sent a photo and a phonograph record of voice, leading to a listening audition that yielded a squeaky singing voice on a phonograph cylinder.
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A. D. Halls
Meknell Dudley
M. W. Hanley & Son
Texas
Express
A Gentleman From Gascony in Dramatic Adaptation
This notice highlights A. D. Hall's dramatization of Bicknell Dudley's novel A Gentleman From Gascony as a romantic stage work set in the year 1972. It notes endorsements by critics and historians and applauds the educational value and historical accuracy of the production by M. W. Hanley & Son.
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Gascony
A. DD. Hall
Bicknell Dudley
France
M. W. Hanley & Son
Hanley and Son Pride Themselves on Strongest Season Yet
M. W. Hanley and Son, renowned managers of stars like Robert B. Mantell and Edward Harrigan, claim this year’s production is their strongest and most picturesque. They credit sound play selection and keen directing for continued success and note their company is unusually strong this season.
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M. W. Hanley & Son
M. W. Hanley
Robert B. Mantell
Edward Harrigan
Hanley & Son
A Gentleman From Gascony Delights Local Audiences
Elaborate settings and rich costumes illuminate the romantic play under M. W. Hanley & Son. The production is praised as equal to top road performances this season and hailed as a major career achievement for the managers.
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Gascony
M. W. Hanley & Son
Johnson the Baker Offers Plenty of Sunday Supplies
Johnson the baker markets a wide range of goods for Sunday needs. The ad promises abundant varieties of breads pastries and other baked items for customers planning weekend gatherings.
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Johnson
Couldn’t Happen Here Subway Plans in New York
In New York on August 15 officials overseeing the rapid transit subway project stress safety measures in response to the Paris underground disaster. They argue the New York design is shallower, better ventilated, with more exits and fireproof cars. Automatic power shutoffs and emergency stands are planned to reassure passengers.
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New York
Paris
Passivie
New York Tunnel
Rubio plat filed for new town in Clay township
County Recorder Cocklin received from A. Padley Gent Land Agent of the G M St P BR the plat of the new town of Rubio on the Milwaukee for filing. Rubio will occupy parts of the south half of section 7 and the north half of section 11 in Clay township seven miles from Richland one mile southwest of Washington and miles northeast of Ottumwa. A public sale of Rubio lot will be held Thursday August 27 at ten o'clock.
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Cocklin
A. Padley
Rubio
Milwaukee
Clay Township
Richland
Washington
Ottumwa
John son Bakery Offers Thirty Cakes And Various Pies Tonight
The John son bakery showcases thirty kinds of cakes this evening along with a wide assortment of pies for customers to choose from.
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the Johnson Bakery
Progress of Paving on the Square
The paving progresses with three sides graded and two coated in crushed rock. The south side shows the heaviest grading and rock ballast. As work advances, residents anticipate neat, rounded streets and a clear view of the park once brick and litter are cleared.
Poems You Never Heard Of A Clock Wakeup Joke
A poem from the Washington Star about an Indiana man who buys a new alarm clock to quit sleeping overtime. He sets it for five, eyes the clock all night, and still fails to rise. The piece ends with a wry note on machinery and human can't.
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Washington Star
Topeka Judge Visits Ro Dewey Before Sigourney Funeral
Judge Lee Monroe of Topeka Kansas nephew of the late George D Woodin of Sigourney attended a Thursday night visit with Judge A Ro Dewey and left yesterday to go to Sigourney for the Woodin funeral.
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Lee Monroe
Topeka
Kansas
George D. Woodin
Sigourney
A. Ro Dewey
Mr. Woodin
Mrs Smith of Allerton Plans Move to Oregon
Mrs Wm Smith of Allerton visits Brighton for a few days after time with her sister Mrs David Leech and brother DB D L Baird. The Smiths will move to Oregon soon.
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Wm. Smith
Allerton
Brighton
David Leech
DB D. L. Baird
DYSENTERY CURED WITHOUT THE AID OF A DOCTOR
A Drummond Tenn merchant says Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his dysentery with one bottle and without a doctor. He praises it as the best cholera medicine and says it never fails for bowel complaints. For sale at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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T. A. Pinner
Drummond, Tenn
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Gumtrs threshing season winds down in Lexington area
August reports from Lexington note threshing nearly finished. Mr and Mrs KB Fleming and son Freddie of Tama Iowa are visiting the Fleming home. Karry Hridley of South Dakota is visiting and has brought a herd of horses that will be sold at Wellman Saturday afternoon August 5.
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Gumtrs
KB. Fleming
Freddie
Tama
John Fleming
Karry Hrindley
South Dakota
Wellman
August 16 Social Roundup Across Algona Area
A scattered group of visits and errands marks August 16 with many locals traveling and hosting. M Stewart Jr and wife visit Keena Stewart, while Mea J T Hay from Asylum Neb arrives to stay with Mr and Mrs Thomas Harding. Various residents return from visits in Brighton Wayland Bluffton and Marshalltown. A Columbus Junction Chautauqua trip ends with tired but happy travelers.
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M. Stewart, Jr
Bhaby
Algona
Hils
Keena Stewart
J.T. Hay
Asylum
Nebr
Tir, Ilarding
Salon
Puraday
Ilinois
J. G. Sands
Belle
Airfield
J. C. Turbott
Py Sears
Irma Wallace
Marshalltown
Pennsylvania
HL. Miller
Davenport
Jne Birney
KB. Sands
Grace
Columbus Junction
Local visits and church renovations mark summer in area
August reports show Nellie Manners returning from Biggsville with relatives and Grace Cunningham arriving from Cedar Rapids for a two week stay. Visits span Chicago, San Diego, Farmington, West Liberty and Sperry while congregations begin furnace excavation at the Presbyterian church and plastering proceeds at the United Protestant church. Several Chautauqua campers from Columbus Junction return after a period of leisure.
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Nellie Manners
Biggsville
J. C. Cunningham
J. B. McCleary
A. W. Jaines
San Diego
Cal
E. T. Neal
Martina
Farmington
Belle Neal
J. C. Young
Chic
Mbo
Nettie Sem
West Liberty
Frank Young
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus Junction
Rev
Co. K. HH. Thompson
Helen
Pearl Fishburn
D. N. Anwyl
F. J. Maxwell
Alice Hobart
Etta White
Dot Maxwell
Room and sale event at Bowers and Saunders
August 15 reports a room and sale at the business site with a rush noted. Mrs. R. G. Coffman of Sigourney visits the Rev. Coffman home. Miss Nell Fish expected from Chicago or Miss Ida Krakaw of Washington visits Mary Deyoe.
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Bowers & Saunders
R. G. Coffman
Sigourney
Union services at Baptist church led by Rev Dillon
Miss Sadie McCaulley from Chicago visits her aunt Mrs Ross. Epworth League excursion Monday to Muscatine and Rock Island by steamer. Train leaves West Chester at 6 55 a m and returns from Muscatine at 8 p m. Round trip two dollars.
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Union
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Dillon
Sadie McCaulley
Chicago
Sam Ross
Epworth League
Muscatine
Rock Island
West Chester
Baker Johnson Stocks Broad Range Of Goods
Johnson the baker says he carries nearly all items in the bakery line including cakes bread and pastries of the finest quality for every need.
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Johnson
Homeseekers Excursions One Way and Round Trip Rates
One way rate with two dollars extra for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit twenty one days from sale date. See ticket agents of Iowa Central or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn for rates and information.
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Iowa Central
B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Church of Christ welcomes parishioners to services and study
Regular services every Sunday at 9 00 am with Sunday School at 9 15 am and Sabbath School at 9 30 am. Wednesday meetings at 7 00 pm include prayer and study. The church on Jefferson Street corner of Town Avenue invites all to attend and participate.
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Jefferson St
Town Ave
Union service in the park led by Baptist church
The union service in the park tomorrow evening at 6 30 will be conducted by the Baptist church. Mr Behlin will address An Old Time Problem still with Us. Special choir music and all will sing familiar hymns.
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Baptist Church
Behlin
Local notes and social updates from Winfield area
Miss Jennie Williams of Means & Stichter sprained her ankle and will miss work. Milt Dennison and Elmer Adams run three stands at the Winfield fair, with Baker's supplies at Johnson's tonight. Mrs Jennie Young and child head home to Des Moines after visiting Archie and A L Young. Clarence Young plans a move from Des Moines to Wichita. Miss Lottie Looney of Knoxville and Miss Edna Stewart of West Chester visit Mrs A A Beanblossom in South Washington. Allie Jay assists at Duncan book store during Mr Duncan's absence. J O Gray travels to Kansas City and Lincoln, Nebraska to visit relatives.
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Jennie Williams
The
Means & Stichter
Milt
Dennison
Elmer Adams
Winfield Fair
Baker
Johnson's
Jennie Young
Child
Des Moines
Archie
A. L. Young
Clarence Young
Wichita
Kansas
Lottie Looney
Knoxville
Edna Stewart
West Chester
A. A. Beanblossom
South
Washington
Allie Jay
Duncan Book Store
Mr. Duncan
Nickel Plate Shows Delight Houma Crowd
The Nickel-Plate Shows drew a large Houma audience Monday and delivered unusually good performances the best of the season, with all leaving satisfied. Cour ier, Feb 21, Houma, La.
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Ilackis
Houma
Courier
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case that fails to cure and invites testimonials, mentioning Hall's Family Pills as the best accompanying remedy.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Nickel Plate Show Draws Huge Crowd At West Point
The Harris Nickel Plate Show proved the best value in entertainment despite limited seating last evening in West Point. The capacity shortage underscored the strong demand for the performance.
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Oo Independent
West Point
Iss
Lost Found and Wanted Family Washings Seeks Help
Wanted mens and family washings. Will do housework also. See Mr Crump at the Civic barber shop.
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Mr. Crump
Reduced Rates for Harvest Laborers Advertised
Reduced travel rates announced by Iowa Central Ry for harvest laborers due to a large crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas. One way tickets available daily at agents offices with liberal return arrangements and immediate assistance.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa Central Ry
Iowa State Fair Excursion Tickets At One Fare
Des Moines Iowa hosts the Iowa State Fair August 21 to 29 with Lowa Central selling round trip excursion tickets at a single fare good to return. Exhibits promise to exceed prior efforts. For details contact agents. August 20.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Lowa Central
St James school social highlights and local travels
The St James school social Tuesday evening serves ice cream and refreshments. Local residents Mr and Mrs Son country are away at the Work home in the city. Emma Stark of Lockport visits Ellen Reid and leaves for home. N L Black and wife depart for Muscatine then Davenport for a two week vacation. Charles Means and family return from Chicago after a week sightseeing with Means' father from Chillie Ontario. Mrs Robt Alberson and daughter Vida Moulton visit Sigourney and Council Bluffs then return home. F L Wilson returns from Council Bluffs where he attended a K P Grand Lodge meeting with Curran and Reynolds. A handkerchiefs and aprons sale is announced for next Tuesday evening.
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Charles Means
Mable
Orville
Chicago
Pe Means
Chillie
Onto
the St. James
Robt. Alberson
Vida Moulton
Sigourney
F. L. Wilson
J. F. Curran
W. J. Reynolds
K. of P. Grand Lodge
Mr. Curran
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. Wilson
Pearl Gardner
A. K. Burnell
Preventative Found For Self Destruction In Despondent Persons
A notice proclaims a preventative for death by own action in despondent individuals. It advises using Electric Bitters to strengthen nerves and body, noting benefits as a tonic and regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy with 0 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Stewart
Notice of adverse possession and quiet title in Ainsworth land
In District Court Washington County Iowa Martin Stewart A K and FG Sands sue to quiet title to west three fourths of lot three block eleven and adjacent strips in Ainsworth Iowa. They claim twenty years adverse possession under color of title and right of possession against named defendants and unknown claimants and seek cancellation of mortgages and liens and a decree vesting title in plaintiffs with relief. Default risk for nonappearance after Sept first term.
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D. H. Ainsworth
Danforth Ainsworth
Danforth
HN. Aineworth
D. Trebilcock
William Trebilcock
Eilen Stickley
Eitzabeth J. Stickley
Elizabeth J. Stickney
J. A. Green
Joseph A Green
George Stone
George C. Stone
Jonathan W. Gaddis
J. W. Gaddis
Frankest Keen
Francis Tustison
No H. Maxon
Noah MH. Maxon H. J
Holcomb
Horece J. Holcomb
G. M Welch
George Mo Welch
Wm. PF. Marawien
Ainsworth
Washington County
A.D. Root Bn
District Court
Iowa
Martin Stewart
FG Sands
DH. Ainsworth
Danforth H. Ainsworth
Horace L. Holcomb
G. M. Welch
George M. Welch
Wm. PF. Man
Ieet
Danforth MH. Ainsworth
Wm. D. Trebilcock
Elizabeth J. Stickley
D. HH. Ainsworth
Rilen Stickley
Nancy KE. Marsden
Towa
PF. Marsden
Wm. PF. Marsden
O. P
Marsden
EB. W. Jones
A. D. Iga
Court House
City of
Washington
William A. White
Forefather Pension Office Receives Odd Letter
A Missouri correspondent writes to Pension Commissioner Ware claiming distress over back pay. The missive mentions a front line injury and a wife who threw an egg, asserting the pension funds were misused and that no one benefits from the payment.
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Ware
Chamberlain's Remedy Promises Refund if Not Satisfied
An advertisement from Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the most successful bowel remedy, claiming universal acceptance, pleasant use, safety, and reliability with a money back guarantee.
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Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Prompt reports on carrier negligence needed at office
A call for timely reporting of any negligence by carrier boys in newspaper deliveries. It states that without office reports, the service’s imperfections remain unknown. The notice references an office location and stresses accountability.
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the Journal
G. H. Pratt, M. D
Olive
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
M. Lombardo
Colenso
Frank Rogers
Louisville & Nashville St. R
Alabama
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Mississippi
Pittsburg
G. A. Park, General Industrial & Imigration Agt
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Frisco System
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Indian Territory
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C. Metaville
Northwestern
Omaha
Baepress
Tiny
Lexington
Crawfordsville
KBOTA
Homeseekers
Fire Church of Christ
Getenrian
Sabbath Evening Union Service
J. 0. Gray
Kansas City
Lincoln
Nebraska
Solomon
E. C. Carris
St. James School
Mrs
Emma Stark
Lockport, N. Y
Ellen Reid
N. L. Back
N. L. Black
Journal Force
A. FE
Sands
State OF
Sixth Judicial District
Evening Journal
Byron W. Preston
Windsor Grocery
Columbia Pharmacy
J. B. Lemmon
W. H. Harris
MR. WM. Melrose
America
Air
Jenner
den of Performing Lions
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
E. C. Keck
Florist
West Washington-st
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
ST. Paul
Manhattan Bldg
Edwards, Wood & CO
Robert's Block
Presse
Duluth
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