Short course opens in Washington county amid optimism
The first annual Washington county short course began in the court room at 10 30 this morning with remarks by instructors from Ames and S W Brookhart presiding. About a hundred season tickets have been sold as classes in corn judging stock judging and domestic science start this afternoon with an exhibit car on Rock Island tracks inviting visitors.
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Washington County
Ames
van M. Storm
Court House
S. W. Brookhart
R. K. Bliss
Miss Knowles
C. R. Bush
Joe Naylor
R. A. Cave
M. L. Masher
Commercial Club
McElwain Barn
Rock Island
Iowa
M. L. Mosher
R. W. Gregg
J. B. Woods
Neale S. Knowles
Augusta A. Kennedy
Sterling Martin
C. E. Brown
Social and church events fill week in town
Mrs. W. D. Harvey hosts auction bridge at her South Iowa avenue home. Missionary society of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 2 20 PM at East Main street home of Mrs. R L McGugin. Mrs. H L Parrott hosts dinner party for Iowa City guests on East Washington Street. Miss Fannie Olga Beal and W Ray Burnworth to wed December 14 at 8 PM at the Beal home. Mrs. C C Cunningham hosts P E O society in honor of Mrs. J A Carden, who moves to Denver. Ed Kiburz and guests share Thanksgiving dinner on West Third Street. Rose club gathers with Miss Ada Robertson as guest at Mrs. Howard McCleery’s home Friday evening.
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J. B. Crail
West Washington Street
W. D. Harvey
Auction Bridge
South
Iowa Avenue
Fannie Harwood
Rose Club
Caughey W. Southwell
Pueblo
Colo
Ada Robertson
Sandwich
Ill
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. L. McGugin
East Main Street
H. L. Parrott
Floyd McCelllan
Iowa City
Flossie Peck
Bessie
Lora Darbyshire
East Washington Street
C. C. Cunningham
P. E. O. Society
J. A. Carden
Denver
Ed Kiburz
West Third Street
Carmen
Storm Lake
Johnson
Des Moines
Dan Klopfenstein
Bessie Fritz
Eichelberger
Howard McCleery
Royal Neighbors Plan December 5 Meeting With Elections
The Royal Neighbors meet tomorrow evening December 5 with officer elections for the coming year and a full attendance requested. Also Fortnightly club's musical department meets this evening with Miss Anna Eagle to discuss Scotch Music. The D A R holds a regular social meeting Tuesday December 5 at Mrs D J Palmer's home at 7 30, with ladies' fancy work.
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Anna Eagle
D. J. Palmer
G A R Regular Meeting Seeks Full Attendance
G A R announces a regular meeting tomorrow Tuesday evening at the G A R hall. Comrades are urged to attend in full for the election of officers.
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G. A. R. Hall
J. W. Scott
P.C
Surprise Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs. Ragan
Miss Anna Eagle and Miss Celeste Cruz hosted a Friday evening miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Charles Ragan at her East Washington Street home. About 25 young ladies attended and brought gifts, with many useful household articles, followed by a luncheon.
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Charles Ragan
East Washington Street
Anna Eagle
Celeste Cruz
Ragan
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meeting Time Change
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet at the home of Mrs. McClelland Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Members please take notice in change of time.
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Reading Circle
Poinsettia Club Postpones Meeting to Friday Afternoon
The Poinsettia Club meeting has been postponed and the next gathering will be held Friday afternoon with Mrs. Geo. Paul.
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Poinsettia Club
Geo. Paul
Cleaning Glass Vases And Gilt Frames
Cleaning rule for cloudy flower vases uses vinegar and salt with a rag pad on a wire to scrub corners then warm water rinse and dry. Fly marks on gilt picture frames are treated with lemon and polished with chamois leather.
Not All Children Alike Says Treat Differences Kindly
The passage urges gentle treatment of children differences and notes that a child may later show genius due to early differences. It emphasizes that disparity among children should not lead to harsh judgment or dismissal.
Country Woman Wins Lamp for Pyro-Denatured Nut Cake
A rural contest favorite showcases a lamp fueled by pyro denatured alcohol as the prize for a best nut cake entered by a country lady. The winner is the local contestant who impressed judges with a fragrant, evenly baked dessert.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
An old advertisement warns against mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and internal. urges buyers to ensure genuineness and mentions testimonials and Druggists selling it. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with price 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Cough Cure
R J Howell of Tracy Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a superior remedy after his wife suffered a severe cough and chest illness described as the worst he had seen. He states relief came quickly and three bottles completed a cure. For sale by all druggists.
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R. J. Howell
Tracy, O
Foley
Proper Way to Dry Umbrella
Umbrellas should be half opened and dried with the point upwards to prolong life. Wet umbrellas placed in a stand keep water at the top, rusting ribs and rotting silk, which leads to cracks and holes over time.
Cured in His Own Home Town
Patrick Danahan of Council Bluffs Iowa claims kidney and bladder ailments cured after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says pain left his back and rheumatism improved, and he feels completely cured. For sale by all druggists.
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Council Bluffs
Patrick Danahan
N. St. St
Foley
Grandma learns the matches were all good
One evening Johnny fetches matches for his grandmother to light a lamp. After an hour he returns saying the matches are not good. He insists he tested every one and they were all good.
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Johnny
Alarm at Night Croup Remedy Advise Foley's Honey and Tar
An alarm at night that strikes terror to the household is the hoarse metallic cough of croup. The ad praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as essential for children, with a testimonial from H. W. Casselman of Canton New York. For sale by all druggists.
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Croup
Foley
H. W. Casselman
Canton
N. Y
Odd epitaph refrains for deceased citizen Ten Per Cent
Column recalls a local man nicknamed Ten Per Cent with a rhymed tribute noting his habits. Poignant verses imply he spent little yet earned little, and comment on his death and unclear afterlife fate. The quatrain ends with a playful image of heaven's rent-collecting harp.
Coming of Middle Age Kidney Pills Ad
Advertising copy asserts middle age brings kidney and bladder problems and urinary issues. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a regulating and strengthening remedy, urging readers to try them and noting availability at all druggists.
New Life Preserver May Enter German Navy
American consul at Brunswick reports a new life preserver tested successfully may join the German navy. Weighing 5 12 pounds the device uses two cushions bound by straps to support the chest and back and includes a small lamp powered by a battery.
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Brunswick
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Cold Relief
Advert says when you have a cold you should use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to speed recovery and prevent pneumonia. It claims no opium or narcotics and suitable for a baby or adult. Sold by Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain's
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Waverly Resident
The speaker from Waverly, Va. asserts that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best cold treatment and has recommended it to friends who agree. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the product for sale.
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Waverly
Chamberlain
Lemmon
Pain Relief Advice and Liniment Offered by Lemmon’s Pharmacy
For pains in the side or chest apply Chamberlain's Liniment on a piece of flannel and bind it over the seat of pain. There is nothing better. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Happy Plumber Seeks Summer Pleasure Jaunts
A cheerful tradesman plans annual trips each summer to enjoy leisure and find respite from daily duties. He values simple pleasures and looks forward to a relaxed itinerary.
For Sale by All Druggists Kidney Tonic Ad
Kidney and bladder disorder remedy promises quick action and complete relief within medicine's reach. Advertisement notes the product is tonic in action and offers cure with no further details.
Wisdom of Talleyrand: Opinion as Guide in Government
An aged New Age line quotes Talleyrand: opinion is a good check but a poor guide in government. The remark reflects skepticism about relying solely on opinion to steer state policy.
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Talleyrand
Cure a Cold In One Day with Laxative Bromide Quinine
Miracle remedy claims rapid cure for colds using laxative bromide and quinine. Advertises Druggists refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Box shows 25 tablets.
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E. W. Grove
Their Hiding Place in Angelic Old Maids Romance
A reflection on fragile loves that never surface, noting that many tender romances stay locked within the hearts of genteel, unmarried women. The piece suggests beauty and longing endure unseen.
Merital Hair Tonic Ad Claims Healthy Scalp
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Merital Hair Tonic promising a healthy scalp prevents hair loss restores natural color and keeps hair soft and fluffy with regular use.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Sweet Things of Life Quote by George Borrow
A compact quotation from George Borrow's Lavengro about sweetness in life. It contrasts day and night with sun moon and stars and notes a wind on the heath. The fragment captures themes of nature and perception in a single evocative line.
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George Borrow
Lavengro
Merital Rheumatism Powders Promoted at Lemmon's Pharmacy
A blurb extols Merital Rheumatism Powders as a twentieth century sensation and the best remedy for rheumatism in all its forms. It invites readers to consult Lemmon's Pharmacy for the product and advice.
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Lemmon
Spiders Aided By Scientists For Delicate Threads
Scientists cultivate certain spider species for their fine durable threads used in delicate astronomical instruments. The work highlights spiders as a source of precision materials in research.
Stomach and Liver Tablets Cure Longstanding Trouble
Thos E Williams of Middleboro Kentucky says two packages of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets cured two years of constipation after trying top Bristol Tennessee doctors. For sale by Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Bristol
Tenn
Thos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
Lemmon
Geographical Glee in a City of Sauce and Wind
A humorous tour of cities names and nicknames, noting Milwaukee as a beer vat, Chicago as the windy burg, Sioux Falls as a divorcee’s joy, and Brooklyn as baby carriage town, in a playful, tongue in cheek style.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Brooklyn
Cold remedy and home care guidance for colds
When feet are wet and body chilled from exposure take a big dose of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Bathe feet in hot water before going to bed and you are almost certain to ward off a severe cold. For sale by Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Lemmon
Sleep for the Little One Rights to Rest
The item notes hours of sleep for children under seven and up to age twelve. It emphasizes twelve hours for young children and ten hours for older children, claiming many pale children recover health through adequate sleep.
Are You Afflicted with Piles Merital Pile Remedy Ad
An advertisement from Lem ion's Pharmacy promotes Merital Pile Remedy as a quick positive relief for piles, claiming permanent relief when other treatments fail and urging sufferers to use the product.
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Lemion
Nature's Law and the Work Required for Goods
A quotation on nature’s law states that producing any good requires a specific amount of work. It claims knowledge comes from conveying effort for information, for food, and for pleasure, attributed to Ruskia.
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J. G. Miller
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J. C. Lemley
Adam Genkinger
Wellman Road
J. W. Teeter
Frank C. Beatty
Frank Webb
M. EF. Church
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J. H. Baird
Frank Scranton
West Main Street
C. H. Pauls
Whiting & Son
T. H. McClean
L. H. Richardson
Aco
F. McNamara & Son
South Side Furniture
C's. Lemmon
Jeweler & Optometrist
Peet
Walt
King Death
Walt Mason
George Matthewa Adama
Chas. Knapp
Kabe Main Street
Miss Hatch
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