Plan to Regulate Opium Trade at The Hague Conference
The International Conference for the Suppression of the Opium Trade met in The Hague on December 1 to study regulating the opium traffic and to complete work begun in Shanghai in 1909. American representatives included Dr. Hamilton Wright Bishop Brent H J Finger Frederick J L Hundekoper and Wallace J Young with roles as secretary and assistant secretary.
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Hague
International Conference For
Shanghai
Hamilton Wright
State Department
Bishop Brent
Philippines
H. J. Finger
California
Frederick JL. Hundekoper
A Married Bachelor Brings Big City Production to Opera House
Amusement column boasts a Chicago musical hit touring as a top show tonight at the Opera House. H A Sullivan stars as Jerry the janitor in this fashionable production with stylish costumes and lavish scenery. The cast also features Kate Kid Korus and a parade of laughs, songs, and beauty.
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Chicago
New York
H. A. Sullivan
Kate Kid Korus
What Ails You MI O NA Stomach Tablets Ad
Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees MI O NA stomach tablets ease indigestion or stomach distress or money back. The product promises rapid relief from belching gas upset stomach after eating foul breath biliousness and other conditions. Also claims to boost blood quality and vitality. Fifty cents a large box at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
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Lemmon's
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Bevy of American Beauties Captivates City
A graceful and tuneful parade draws a crowd as a bevy of American Beauties showcases elegance and charm, captivating spectators with music and poised presentation in a local plaza.
A Married Bachelor Comes to Graham With Orson Barton
The Chicago musical hit A Married Bachelor opens at the Graham Friday night led by Miss Orson Barton in the prima donna role. The show features eighteen song hits including Congo and The Girl That I Keep in My Watch with prices 25 35 50 75 and 1.00 and a curtain at 8 15.
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Graham
Chicago
Andrus
Hinky Dinky Dinky Dee
Broadway
Dan
Orson Barton
Miss Barton
All-American Beauty Contest Entries Close Today
New York on December 1 reports entries close today for an All-American beauty contest organized by a theatrical manager. Hundreds of photographs have been received. three finalists will be chosen December 15 by a committee of artists including Harrison Fisher Archie Gunn and Robert Aitken. Winners receive stage training and a part in the musical comedy.
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New York
Harrison Fisher
Archie Gunn
Robert Aitken
Dangers of Explosive Wax in Jelly Making
Warnings describe preserving wax used in jellies as highly explosive. Advice covers safe handling in a small teapot, keeping the vessel half full, and careful removal to avoid drips on the stove. Recent accidents this season highlight the risk and urge caution.
St Ambrose Students Return From Thanksgiving Visit
Everette Bailey Martin Whittaker and Frank Casey students at St Ambrose college Davenport returned to Davenport yesterday evening after Thanksgiving at home. Tomorrow afternoon a football game at Southeast ball park begins at 2 30. Eva McFarland of Garnett Kan visiting uncle W W McFarland went to Columbus Junction for a visit with R H Malin. Mr and Mrs J W Teeter Cora Teeter George Clapper L Y Clapper and Cora Clapper went to Brighton for a reception at Joe Buzzard home in honor of Mr and Mrs Howard Wentworth married Tuesday.
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Everette Bailey
Martin Whittaker
Frank Casey
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Ball Park
Eva McFarland
Garnett
Kan
W. W. McFarland
Columbus Junction
R. H. Malin
J. W. Teeter
Cora Teeter
George Clapper
L. Y. Clapper
Cora Clapper
Brighton
Joe Buzzard
Howard Wentworth
Vinol Restores Mrs Godfrey Strength After Ill Health
Vineland New Jersey Mrs Allen T Godfrey writes that Vinol a cod liver oil free tonic rebuilt her strength after months of poor health She says the remedy strengthens and vitalizes and invites others to try with a money back guarantee Cook Sherman druggists Washington Iowa
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Cook & Sherman
Washington
Iowa
Wife Hurries to Morse at Fort McPherson
Mrs. Charles W. Morse, wife of the New York financier, arrives in Atlanta to tend her jailed husband at Fort McPherson Army Hospital. She reaches his bedside with his sister Miss Jenny Morse and two sons Ben and Harry. another son Herbert is en route from California.
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Harry Smith
Fred Stewart
Stewart
Smith
Stewart Farm
Mr. Stewart
Grand
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
New York
Army Hospital
Fort McPherson
Mrs. Morse
Miss Jennie Morse
Ben
Harry
Herbert
California
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Davis Attack Case
In Anderson Indiana a circuit court jury could not agree after twelve hours of deliberation on the case of Edward Davis charged with attempting to kill John Frye in Elwood last August. Deputy Prosecutor Robert Wilke prosecuted, with his father Herman Wilke defending Davis.
Chicago Market News Shows Mixed Prices and Heavy Totals
Chicago markets report December 1 1911 with estimated receipts 20000 today and 21000. Cattle totals around 6000 with prospect steady to plus ten. sheep 18000 and strong at best Wednesday levels. Prices range from 5.50 to 6.50 for various cattle grades and 5.85 to 6.45 for mixed packers with spirits of higher pace expected tomorrow.
Cattle and Sheep Markets Report From Chicago
Estimated receipts 6500 cattle with steady to 10 higher prices. Beeves 4 50 to 9 10. cows and heifers 190 to 5 90. Texas steers 4 10 to 5 75. stockers and feeders 300 to 5 75. western cattle 4 40 to 7 15. Estimated receipts 20000 with steady market at Wednesday's close for natives sheep 250 to 400 western sheep 7 75 to 400 yearlings 400 to 5 25 lambs 400 to 6 10 western lambs 400 to 6 10. Market fairly active, mostly 10 higher than Wednesday's average. bulk 6 15 to 6 40. light 5 55 to 6 35. mixed packers 90 to 6 50. heavy shipping grades 595 to 6 55. rough 595 to 615. Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Co. Chicago, Illinois. Wages, feed prices and similar items listed in the catalog.
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Chicago
Ill
Texas
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Teal
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D. F. Macon
Charles J. Winter
Fox & Dewey
Cecil Andrus
Mrs. Godfrey
Frey
Vinel
Federal Prison
Anderson
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Illinois
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yards
Illinos
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