Local and Personal Notes From The Fair District
Numerous short items list visitors, travels, shopping, and social events around Wellman and Kalona. Names include Vernon Siler, D O Neil, Charles Burhall, Harvey Chance, Mrs. Will McCulley, Elizabeth Klein, Mrs J A Dickson, John Gibson, Mabel Dewey Brooking, Elizabeth Klein, Oswin Swift, James Pennell, J F Robertson, Abe Reenblossom, and W R Hill. Also mentions The Fair goods, Chautauqua scenes, and county officials addressing drainage assessments.
Children Tell Daddy A Neighborhood Circus Tale
Evelyn and Jack convince their father to hear a story they invented about a children's circus at Mrs Brown's. Tommy Brown the showman, a Brahma hen, a lion that barks, swans that look like ducks, and a clumsy clown turn the tale into a playful family memory.
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Daffie
Evelyn
Jack
Mrs
Arabia
Tommy
Daddy
Browns
Social evenings and engagements noted in West Main area
Mrs. Bis kamp hosted a six o clock dinner for Miss Mathis Lormian of Davenport and Miss Anna Eagle at her West Main street home with ten guests. Music and solos followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Southwest Washington and out of town visitors. Separate notices mention weddings and dinners in coming weeks and invitations for gatherings hosted by Mrs. Dr. M. Terry and Mr. C. K. Needham for August plans.
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West Main Street
Dr. Biskamp
Mathis Lormian
Davenport
Anna Eagle
Pollard
W. C. Ferguson
Washington
J. A. Moorehead
Nina
Craig
Crawfordsville
Richey
New York
Dr . M. Terry
Mi Ethel Moran
Chicago
Marrite Marbourg
Aurora
Lls
C. K. Needham
Jessie J, Laffer
Charles JA. Dewey
Visitors arrive and attend local events at Fair and Vienna
Miss Emma Porter of Albia arrived Wednesday evening for a several days visit at the A. J. Dawson home. A big supply of fresh pies for Saturday at the Vienna event, as Mrs. F. M. Colton and Greta Colton have returned from a coast trip with Mr. and Mrs. Madi Klotz and Madison Jr. of Cabus Junction.
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J. A. Dickson
John Gibson
Valley
J. F Robertson
Marjorie
Keota
Frank McAvoy
Walter Statler
Grace Lytle
City
Des Moines
D. A. Moore
Emma Porter
Albia
A. J. Dawson
Vienna
F. M. Colton
Greta
Madi Klotz
Madison, Jr
Coabus Junction
Church notices Sunday schedule changes
Sabbath school at 9 40. Senior endeavor meeting at 6 30. No preaching morning or evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 80.
First Church of Christ Scientist Holds Sabbath Services
No evening service announced at 62305 First Church of Christ Scientist corner town avenue and Jeffer son street. Sabbath school at 10, morning service at 11 on Christ Jesus with a Isaiah 49 6 golden text. Wednesday 7 45 pm meeting. Free reading room hours listed at Crail's store for Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 20 pm.
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Town Avenue
Jefferson Street
Christ Jesus
Crail’s
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
WVMETHODIST invites all to Sunday school at 9 20 morning service at 11 Epworth League 6 15 and evening service 7 30. Class meeting at 10 30. All are welcome.
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Epworth
Sabbath School and Youth Meeting Schedule Adjusted
Sabbath school at 9 30 with junior Y P M 6 30 no preaching service in morning or evening due to absence of the pastor.
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Ho Y. P. Jh
Presbyterian Sabbath Services Schedule
Pirset Unetped invites all to Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 senior service at 6 15 and evening service at 7 all are welcome to attend.
West Chester Baptist Church Services Summary
The West Chester Baptist Church schedules include a 9:30 a.m. Bible school and an 11 a.m. preaching service on The True Vine, a 7:15 p.m. BY. P. A. topic The Gospel in Asia, and a union service at the Baptist church. Rev. Baumgarten gives the final sermon in the series. The prayer service August list features Some of the High Points in the Book of Acts. Sunday school at New Haven at 2 p.m. with a 3 p.m. preaching service.
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Bible School
Asia
The
Baptist Church
Baumgarten
Sunda School
New Haven
Sabbath school and prayer meeting schedule fragment
The notice lists Sabbath school at 9:90 and a prayer meeting at 11 with a note about a Young People's service. The fragment suggests a church event schedule but lacks full details.
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Young People’s Ser
Second United Presbyterian Sabbath School Schedule
The article lists services for a Presbyterian church: Sabbath school at 9 80, morning service at 11, Senior Endeavor at 6 15, and evening public worship at 7 30 with a cordial invitation to all.
Electric Bitters Cured Malaria Says North Carolina Claimant
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria and related illnesses causing chills fever ague jaundice and debility. It cites a testimonial from Wim A Fretwell of Tucama North Carolina claiming a severe malaria attack was fully cured after three bottles and lasting health. The product is sold by J E Leramon Lemmon's Pharmacy with a 50 cent guarantee.
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Wim
A. Fretwell
Tucama
N. C
Uye
J. E. Leramon
Lemmon
Backward, O Time, Bring Snow Again Parody
A verse parody laments summer heat and seeks frost and snow. The speaker and Auntie invoke cold to end the heat, with playful lines about ice and a desire for winter relief. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
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Crug
Willie
George Matthew Adams
Piano class enrollment starts September first
Notice announces fall piano instruction class beginning September first with rapid signups. Registration available at the studio over Caner’s Music Store, address 632.
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Caner
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP Advertised as Dandruff Cure
The McElhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as the best economical treatment to rid the scalp of the dandruff germ. A single shampoo with ZEMO SOAP and ZEMO application supposedly stops itching and cleanses the scalp. They offer a money back refund if not entirely satisfied.
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McElhinney Drug Co
America
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Deafness Cure
By local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured. Send for circulars free. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Pe. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
News Stand Sold to A M Turner in Washington
A news stand passes from T. B. Vogt to A. M. Turner this morning with Mr. Turner taking possession. Cecil Turner will manage the business and continue its current practices serving the public and patrons. Fred Reid departs for Chicago after serving Vogt. Vogt remains in Colorado.
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T. B. Vogt
A. M. Turner
Turner
Cecil Turner
Fred Reid
Washington
Arnica Salve Claims Rapid Healing for Various Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Buekien's Arnica Salve as a fast relief for burns wounds ulcers boils felons eczema eruptions and chapped hands among other skin woes. It urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy J Bo Lemmon.
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Buekien
J. Bo Lemmon
Lemmon
Weathering Chautauqua heat and a record water pump
The article recalls hot days at the Chautauqua session with few accidents. It notes numerous visitors from Des Moines Fairfield and Burlington and ends with a report that 172 425 gallons of water were pumped from the deep well over eleven days by a one horse power engine at a cost of 2 75 for gasoline and 25 cents for oil.
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Rose Club
J. A. Abler
Burlington
J. B. Crooks
Chautauqua
Lisette Frederic
Roumania
New York
Wilson
Chautauquan Association
Elmer Mason
Wheat Yield Report For Harry Whittaker
Harry Whittaker sowed 19 bushels of wheat on 0 acres and received 351 ashels. He believes yields could have reached 400 bushels if threshed before the late storm.
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Harry Whittaker
Water meter theft notice from American Pearl Thutton Co
The party who took our water meter is identified. Return within three days and no questions asked. If not returned we will prosecute to the full extent of the law. American Pearl Thutton Co. Gus
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Pearl Thutton Co
Gus
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Air Dome
Vernon Si ¥Ler
Wellman
O'Neil
Centerville
Fou
Frey
Charles Burhall
Pigin
Nebr
Latves
Harvey Chance
Will McCulley
Tingley
Charles Morrow
Thomas EF. Newcomer
Ft. Dearborn Bank of Chicago
Walter L. Graves
Samuel Turkington and Son
Nel
James Turkington Wyman
EF. V. Simons
Dr. McFarland of
Mabel Dewey Brooking
Pu- Colo
Elizabeth Klein
Ev. Wash
Arizona
Hifornia
Lytle Brothers
George
F ” &Utomobiles
Hanna
Lydia Elrichry
Milwaukee Downer College
Lincoln
Sioux Falls
S. J. Laverne
Minn
Lydia
Colfax
Oswin Swift
Omaha
James Pennell
Sigourney
Will Dupuis
Abe Reenblossom
County Board of Supervisors
Kalona
W. R. Hill
the Lakes
J. C. Arnold
Velda Hagist
Leta Lyle
J. G. Love
Ainsworth
David Love
R. H. Moreland’s
Eliza Moffett
Muscatine
H. M. Shellabarger
Fredonia
Iowa
Harriett Moffett
Washington County District Court
Black
McCarty
W. TH. Butterfield
Gulf Coast
Texas
George H. Paul Company
Butterfield
Paul Company
R. Howard and Son
Verne
Corpus Christi
George H. Paul
Mr. Howard
Fred H. Smith
I. S. Rosecrans
Oskaloosa Times
3. Rosecrans
Globe, Arizona
Santa Fe
Here
Royal Big Market
R. Stuart & Son
Uniya Brahma
Kate
Herbert Vaughnard
Kalispell
Mont
Montelius
Cay
Omy
Mist Shaffer
Jackson
Ohio
Miss Shaffer
Squire Home
Presbyterian
First Church OF Christ
Baptist
West Chester Baptist
Church OF Covenanters
Second United Presbyterian
Panama Canal
Walt
Robert Gault
West Monroe Street
Richard Donaldson
Edgington
Raymond Alberson
Michigan
Etna Baird
Fairfield
James Baird
Beatrice Klotz
Henry Berdo
Henry
Will Sturges
Carrol
Richard Hughes
Columbus Junction
Thomas McMicheal
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Ill
Breeze Heacock
Lida Freak
Bessie Bridwell
Beatrice Brier
Royal Reedy
Ralph Tracy
Gale Heacock
Lawrence White
Brighton
John Babcock
Adrian Rosecrans
Henry Rosecrans
Rothschild’s
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