Des Moines Hosts State Conference for Older Boys
Iowa's Older Boys State Conference meets in Des Moines December 6 to 8. Paul MacEachron will lead delegations from Washington and other groups attends with Christian boys over fifteen. The program includes registrations, meals, addresses by C. C. Robinson and J. R. Hanna, group conferences, sport and devotional sessions at local Y M C A and First M. E. Church.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Paul MacEachron
Washington
Fourth
Chestnut Streets
Young Men's Christian Association
Des Moines Association
J. G. Olmsted
O. W. Fifer
James R. Hanna
Blaine Davidson
Claude Stubbs
Waterloo
Town State College
Ottumwa High School
Tolbert Mc
Rae
Drake Conservaory of Music
Judge Selden P
Spence
M. BE
Tenth and
Pleasant Streets
C. C. Robinson
New York
Pleasant Hill
Emory Miller
Jefferson
C. Wolcott
Sioux City
Howland Hanson
First M. E. Church
E. M. Robinson
EBC
Wolcott
M. E
Adult Workers’ Conference
Grand Ave
M. E. Church
When the Lights Are Out Do You Dare Sleep Next to Wife
Exchange hints at a domestic dynamic where joking about pretending to sleep reveals underlying tension. The witty remark underscores how hush and timing shape conversations between spouses in intimate spaces.
Ottumwa Greeks Leave For Home To Join Greek Army
Thirty five Ottumwa Greeks withdrew savings from local banks and sailed to Patris Greece to report for two years of military service after turning twenty one. Local interpreter says they are not compelled to return but act from patriotism. He notes Greek Americans have sent 177794.58 dollars to aid the sick and injured and will continue to support the government during the war.
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Ottumwa
Patris
Greece
America
Parisian Sage Stops Dandruff and Hair Loss
The Giroux Manufacturing Company of Buffalo and Lemmon's Pharmacy back Parisian Sage, a hair tonic promising banishment of dandruff shedding and split ends. It claims to foster new growth if roots aren’t dead, preserve natural color, and improve shine. money-back refund offered if not effective. Women who use it once often stop using competitors. 50 cents at dealers.
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America
Giroux Manufacturing Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Lemmon’s
The Bureau as Household Mischief and Male Frustration
A humorous exposé portrays the bureau and chiffonier as female fortresses that trap a husband’s clothing. It describes drawers pulling out, items hidden in the northwest corner, and endless styles of nightwear causing chaos. The piece ridicules the practice of concealing gowns and intimates within the family wardrobe.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Colds in Children
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds in children and a means to reduce danger of serious diseases. Claims no opium or narcotics and suitability for children with implicit confidence. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s
Adyvt
Woman in delirium reveals hidden savings locations
In Muscatine, Dec 3, Mrs. Frank Behres told a nurse during delirium of hiding spots in her home for savings. Relatives found more than $2,000 stored in places including a tin bucket in the cellar and a teapot, with over $1,800 of it in the bucket, plus coins and bills in other containers.
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Muscatine
Bellevue Hospital
Frank Behres
Front St
Behres
Four Bomb Case Defendants Freed and Ryan Denies Statement
Indianapolis dispatch reports four dynamite conspiracy defendants discharged on defense motion for lack of evidence. Frank M. Ryan, president of the iron workers, testified denying a prior remark to Edward Clark and explaining letter contents and union spending. Herbert Hockin resigned as secretary treasurer, replaced by Joseph McClory.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Charles W. Miller
Frank M. Ryan
The
Iron Workers
Herbert S. Hockin
Joseph B. McClory
Cleveland
Anderson
Ryan
Edward Clark
Southern Bridge
Clark
International
Ryn
Supreme Court Upholds South Dakota Antimonopoly Law
The Supreme Court sustains the 1907 South Dakota unfair discrimination act making it a crime to sell a widely used commodity at lower rates to one dealer than another within the state with intent to ruin competition. Similar laws exist in several northwestern states and are praised as stringent antimonopoly statutes.
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Washington
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Japanese War Chief Resigns Over Army Expansion Demand
Tokyo reports Lieutenant General Uyehara minister of war formally tendered his resignation to the emperor after cabinet members refused his demand to add two army divisions. Some quarters fear cabinet collapse though Premier Saionji remains optimistic.
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Tokyo
Japan
Uyehera
Ayehera
Saioni
Rumor Links Rockefeller Estate Purchase in Devonshire
Mrs. Robert T Wynne, wife of ex Postmaster General Wynne, arrived in New York after the storm disrupted liner voyages. She reported a circulating rumor in England that John D. Rockefeller had bought an estate in Devonshire.
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New York
Robert T Wynne
Wynne
Mechanics Offer Thorough Inspection and Repairs
The text urges regular thorough inspection of machines to prolong life and safety. It notes whether used on the road or stored in a garage, repairs are needed and offered by a competent service.
Train Timetable Fragments Show Daily Rail Schedules
A historical timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with departures arrivals and numbers. The notice names H. W. Russell as agent and notes daily operation except Sunday for local passengers and freights Nos 81 82 88 89 and Nos 49 60.
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H. W. Russel
Local Transit Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary timetable shows multiple train items with codes for passenger and accommodation classes. Times range from early morning to late evening with daily and Sunday services indicated and notes on departures and odd days.
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Hobby Horses
J. F. McNamara and Son
South Side Furniture
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washington County
Equitable Life
Geo. W. Dempsey
Baby
Bradfield Regul [Or CO
Atlanta, Ga
Pleasant View Fruit and Poultry Farm
Decke, Kprep
City
Poland
Washington Loan and Trust CO
Chas. H. Kece Frank R. Sage
D. A. Boter
W. A Cook
J. M. Bratten
Taverers
By Howard L. Rann
Hogkin
Spurgeon P. Meadows
Carpenters’ Union
William K. Benson
East Galway
Detroit Federation of Labor
Moulton H. Davis
Westchester
John R. Carroll
Syracuse
W. N. Harding
West
John D. Buys
England
Rockefeller
Great Britain
Brown & Hakrlwigck
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Charles A. Dewey
Over Washington Co. Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J.J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W.M Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crafl’s
Stote Washington
Hanley
Klein Klo Ko Store
Harry H. Ross
Casey Bros
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Sherman Brother
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Bis
RRS
Foleys
Bright
Washington, Iowa
Alpine Aerie No
G. Pox
W. P
R. C. Dubois
Seay
Masonig
Washington Lodge
A. F
4. M
A. Dewey W. M
J. W. Morton
Sec
Cyrus
BR. A. N
H. C. Hull
P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
Wyatt B. Marbourg
0. K
J. B. Kunata
Myrtle Bragg
See
Viatt ‘Ng Fratere
S. Lim
Washington Branch
So'west Lim
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee Mdge
Oceessen Ketene
Ae F. L. Broadgate
Alos
Exeed
Bud
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