Doings of the People in South Prairie District
John May delivered 74 head of hogs at Washington Monday. Geo McAvoy and Will Palmer delivered cattle Tuesday. Oz Powell and wife with Wm Teets and wife of Keota attended the John Green surprise. About seventy youths attended an oyster supper at Palmer home Tuesday. Prairie Flower ladies set a bazaar December 15 at Fred Bartholomew home with chicken pie supper and crafts for sale.
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John May
Washington
Geo. McAvoy
Will Palmer
Oz Powell
Wm. Teets
Keota
John Green
Mr. Green
Palmer Home
Fern
North English
Dave Benson
Scott Craig
Martin Steinmetz
Ainsworth
Prairie Flower
Fred Bartholomew
Augustine and Lewis ship six cars to Chicago
Augustine and Lewis moved six cars of stock to Chicago on Tuesday with Augustine and Frank Ross accompanying the shipment. Local notes report several townsfolk visiting for business and church meetings wrapping up at the Baptist church Monday.
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West Chester
Augustine & Lewis
Chicago
Augustine
Frank Ross
J. B. Crayne
Lon Brindley
Clark Pulver
Ray Coffman
Keola
The
Baptist
Harve Corpman
Grace Hill
Herman Luers
Brighton
Local Notes From Ainsworth Rumorville
Mrs. Margaret McKee of Crawfordsville left for home after visiting her son J. H. McKee. Al Meers of Columbus Junction helps Charles Stearns in the barber shop. Miss Emma Pehler heads to Muscatine to visit friends. Joe Church of Columbus Junction visits his sister Mrs. Lew Duncan. John Clegg travels to Harrisburg South Dakota to visit his brother Earl. Mrs. D. L. Baird returns to Fairfield after visiting her father Walker Crawford. John Long leaves for Rollerton Kansas to visit his son en route to a hunting trip. Rahs
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Margaret McKee
Crawfordsville
J. H. McKee
al Meers
Columbus Junction
Charles Stearns
Emma Pehler
Muscatine
Joe Church
Lew Duncan
John Clegg
Harrisburg
S. Dak
Earl
New York Socialite Attacked by Pet Bulldog
Dorothy Caldwell Taylor, famed New York society beauty and relative of Boswell P. Flower, was bitten on the cheek and chin by her bulldog at 784 Fifth Avenue. She is undergoing Pasteur treatment after the attack occurred while she read in bed. The dog, a large French bulldog, leapt from a chair after she spoke sharply, then wounded her as she screamed.
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New York
Dorothy Caldwell Taylor
Boswell P. Flower
Frank J. Gould
Fifth Avenue
London
Paris
Miss Taylor
Political Pickings. Poet and Editor clash over poem
A Brooklyn Lite exchange notes a poem resembling Tennyson in tone. The Poet is praised by some while the Editor calls the piece nearly identical to classic verse. The debate highlights magazine culture and literary tastes.
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Tennyson
Brooklyn Lite
Sailing toward a brighter future says poet Walt Mason
A 1910 verse by Walt Mason reflects on past missteps and the allure of the future. The speaker rejects dwelling on regrets and encourages moving forward toward hopeful days and new shores.
Literary Program by Living Lake Society December 1910
The Living Lake Literary Society announces a December 8 1910 program featuring Recitations by Blanche Miller Howard Applegate Ruby Thompson Gertrude Caspar Cloyce Stewart Extempo Debate on That the pen is mightier than the sword with Sue Shaw on the affirmative and Spencer Reed on the negative. Dell Walker conducts as secretary.
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Living Lake Literary Society
Migle
Blanche Miller
Howard Applegate
Scevesee
Ruby Thompson
Estella Smith Rocebe
Gertrude Caspar
Cloyce Stewart
Sue Shaw
Boyd Foster Rumble
Spencer Reed
Dell Walker B. F. Foster
Fresh From the Mint Comedy In Mint Julep Serving
A humorous exchange turns on a misread garnish as a sponge placed in a mint julep. The waiter explains the aim is to draw the drink from the glass bottom, prompting lighthearted commentary.
King George’s Growing Passion for Football
King George, now patron of the amateur and professional football associations, has long shown interest in football. He rarely misses service matches, attends with his elder sons when possible, and may attend the cup final this season. As a schoolboy he excelled in football and cricket, and he has kept programs from games he has watched.
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King George
Army
Navy
Murder verdict in first degree for 15 year old boy
In Kalamazoo Michigan George Bloohas aged 15 was found guilty of murder in the first degree for dropping a stone on Green’s head killing him instantly during a robbery attempt. A companion faces trial next week. The jury reached the verdict in twenty five minutes.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
George Bloohas
Bloohes
Bloohas
Insurance man Miles Bradford Dies at 85 in City
Miles Bradford longtime local insurance businessman died at 85 after years of illness at his home 621 Southtown avenue. Born in Switzerland County in 1836 he came to the county as a child and lived here most of his life. Survived by his two wives Emma Cole and Jennie Lobash, six children, two sisters and other relatives. Bradford helped found County Mutual and Town Mutual and was a prominent civic figure. Funeral plans not announced.
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Ing
Town
Southtown Avenue
Salem
Oregon
Mr. Stradford
Lewis Bradford
Louise Peck Bradford
Switzerland County
Ind
William Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Mr. Bradford
County Mutual
Town Mutual
Bradford
Emma Cole
L. E B. Bradford
Ore
F. H. Bradford
P. Pradford
Mattie Lewis
Roann
Frank McCurdy
Saratoga, Calif
T. S. Thompson
Keota
Brinton Air Dome to Be Replaced by Garage on South Iowa
Bert Smith and W A Gibson have leased Brinton property on South Iowa avenue south of Fred Stewart plumbing to replace the air dome theatre with a frame garage. Work began today removing seats and framing the new building which will be 44 by 100 feet with a floor level with the street and a basement using former pit space. The firm will stock auto parts and may sell cars later. Mr. Smith has long been in local business and previously worked for S S Smith & Co.
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Bert Smith
W. A. Gibson
Iowa Avenue
Fred Stewart
W. F. Brinton
Smith
8. S. Smith & Co
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP Claim Dandruff Cure Guarantee
Advertises ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP from McElhinney Drug Co as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and scalp germ life. Claims one sham poo with ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP stops itching and cleanses the scalp. Offers refund if not satisfied in any city or town in America.
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McElhinney Drug Co
America
IY Heals Quickly and Painlessly
A health note urges prompt care for any cut or wound to prevent infection. It cautions against neglect and promotes quick healing without pain, warning about potential blood poisoning or chronic sores.
Quick Relief Medicine Ad Promises Healing
An advertisement claims this remedy stops putrefaction and germ spread, prevents festering and lockjaw, and heals without fear. It promises immediate benefit after a single use and urges purchase for 25 cents at druggists or via prepaid mail from 10-DO Medicine Co. Davenport, Ia.
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DO Medicine CO
Davenport
Poley's Kidney Remedy Eases Severe Lumbago Claim
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered a severe back disorder described as lumbago. After attending injections for relief, he started using Poley's Kidney Remedy and reports being free from pain and avoidance of paralyzing attacks.
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J. W. Greer Greenwood
Poley
Lemmon
McKethinney Drug Ca
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Fox & Dewey
Faust
Cavalier
Opera
Everett
Washington National Bank
the County News
South Prairie Flower
Rahs
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Keck Floral CO
Business Mas
Washington Collecting Agency
Washington County Savings Bank
Dorothy Taylor
New York Society
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Sali
Jean Shuman
George Broohes
Reed
JI. FE. McNamara
South Side Square
M. Grageord
Zen
Phil Worning
Wash
Ington
Miles Bradford
Pleasant View
Poland
China
Plymouth Rock
Wagner Property
Brinton
Theatre
Chichester
Pelgas
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