Washington to send large delegation to Chicago
Washington plans a substantial turnout for the Chicago gathering with many veterans hoping to visit friends. The G A R committee led by Lytle Morton and Moothart asks others to declare their intent and join the group. A Queen Esther ice social and a new bridge at Holland's Ferry are noted in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Shaw
Iowa
G. A. R. Committee
J. M. Lytle
J. W. Morton
W. P
Jessie Harvey
Jobo Miller
John Byers
R D. Amlong
A. Hi. Young
Jobo Warnock
J. H W. Young
Kd. Page
RG. McChesney
Ki. J. Moore
Ralph Lytle
Hugh Kendall
Bb. J. Jones
A. R. Dewey
Will Chilcote
S.E Parker
KT. Wylie
A Reed
C. 0. Batley
Sam Swick
Neal
J.S. Martin
Frank Dunshee
F. Campbell
Alf. Chilcote
W. A. Stiles
RK. P. Lewis
Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer
An advertisement touts Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as elegant and harmless. It promises a free full size Fifty Cent box to every lady sending address and 10¢ for packing and postage, with one free box per address. It also notes a seat sale for Quo Vadis at Columbia Pharmacy and asks if you smoke the Little Gold Coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Bicycle
Wien
Express c
Montrose
Inc
Shelby
Dil
Chicago
J. L. Mead Cycle Company
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Pianos Sold at One Price for All Customers
The piece warns against Big Dealers offering high grade instruments at inflated prices. It argues that resellers profit only through deceptive pricing and urges a single reasonable price for everyone, noting buyers can’t rely on discounts or cash incentives.
Weather forecast and local notices from the Iowa region
The weather forecast warns of possible thunderstorms in eastern Iowa this afternoon, with fair skies tonight and Friday and cooler conditions in the northwest. Obituary notes Abraham Parrish, a county farm inmate for six years, dies at about seventy. burial in Lexington cemetery. The Sunday School rally proceeds despite light attendance, High School Band provides music, and speeches are noted as high quality. Rocky Mountain Tea advertising ends the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Parrish
Ohio
Lexington
Lexington Cemetery
Baptist Church
School Board Buys 160 New Seats for Centennial Building
The school board purchased one hundred and sixty new seats to replace old double seats in the Centennial building. The old seating will be discarded and the singles installed in time for the fall first day of school. The new seats are described as a fine addition to the building furnishings.
Examination Days At County Office For Certificate Candidates
Tomorrow and Saturday will be examination days at County Superintendent Miss Hughes office. A large number of candidates for certificates will pass through the ordeal. It is hoped they will be successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Funeral services for Michael Dean held at St James Church
The funeral of the late Michael Dean was conducted yesterday at 10 o'clock from St James Catholic Church by Father Weil of Richmond. A large crowd attended and pallbearers included Jos Wolf Jobo Donovan Jack King Jobo Scanlan Martin Swift and Wm Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dean
St. James’ Catholic Church
Father Weil
Richmond
Jos Wolf
Jobo Donovan
Jack King
Jobo Scanlan
Martin Swift
Wm. Hayes
Duo Vadis! On the road at Graham Aug 29
Aiden Benedict’s New York company performs with special scenery. Local notes report visits, arrivals, and illnesses including cholera torantum in an infant. Social event planned an ice cream social at Miss Stella Essley’s home with Queen Esther members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
The
Methodist Church
Stella Misley
Washington
Aiden Benedict
New York
Graham
Lewis Klein
Bowman Bros
George Brown
Kaye
Iowa City
Switzer
Kansas
Warriors Return From Camp Joe Hayes Ottumwa
Captain Brookhart and Company D arrived home on No 16 from Camp Joe Hayes Ottumwa. The unit reported excellent drill and high spirits, showing tan uniforms and readiness for potential future service. They left Ottumwa at 5 pm traveling via Rock Island and Eldon, with surrounding companies joining at the Armory and firing blank rounds to announce their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Brookhart
Joe Hays
Ottumwa
Co. D
Rock Island
Eldon
Muscatine
Davenport
Brookhart
Iowa State Fair preparations promise best exhibit in years
The Iowa Department of Agriculture notes rapid entry growth and favorable outlook for an outstanding state fair in West Chester. Officials report complete advance preparations, ample exhibitor and visitor accommodations, and a record breaking amusements lineup including free shows and a top fireworks display. Charley Means departs for Des Moines to oversee the Ohio Cultivator Co exhibit while Ss P Keefer tours crop prospects and Des Moines sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Ariculture
State of
Iowa
Charley Means
Des Moines
Charley
Ohio Cultivator Co
Ss. P. Keefer
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Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Walther
Washington, Iowa
Cary Safe CO
Buffalo, N.fy
United States
Gov't
Holland Ferry Bridge
George Winn
Cedar Rapids
Ingham
Holland's Ferry
Johnson County
Iowa River
Iowa Township
Johnson
Reynolds
Carris
Anderson
Columbia Pharmacy
Jacob Doll
Breiter
Washington, D. C
Tam Evenine Journal
Geo Downs
J L Downs
ONO
Hi Wishard
Winnie Seals
Susanah Baker
Mary Beaublossom
Franklin
Swift
R Heitzman
McMillan
T T Maxwell
P Moothart
L Strain
E Spaulding
G Baxter
Julia Frechin
F Bruty
Myrtle Cavin
EJ Fisher
Nicholson
L V Hazen
Abraham Parish
Centennial
al. McCall
Geo. Sayles
Bert Ragan
Ainsworth
Margaret Lyons
Brighton
Howard McCleery
N. L Shaffer
Crawfordsville
Pat Tobin
O. R. Wells
Iva Moore
East Madison Street
Hazel Burgess
Burlington
Keating
Nannie Vandegrist
Kansas City
Ada Jenkins
T. B. Vogt
Bath
Jakr Bath
Warriors
Don
Camp
West Chester
Liiro
Burham
Commercial
St. Clair Flats
Washburn-Halligan Coffee CO
East Second Street
New Turkey
Mufork Store
Ultra
Work & Sieek
Weersie
ASHBY
Nicola
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