G A R Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The annual election of officers of the G A R was held yesterday evening at the G A R hall. Officers elected for next year include J. W. Scott P C J. H. Stewart V S. M. Logan J W J. M. Thompson sergeant G W Black chaplain W C Mayhew C D M L Orris Ga W H Warner Q M J C F delegate to state encampment C Mayhew alternate
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G. A. R. Hall
J. W. Scott
P. C
J. H. Stewart
S. M. Logan
J. W
J. M. Thomp
G. W. Black
W. C. Mayhew
C. D
M. L. Orris
W. H. Warner
Q. M
J.C. F
C. Mayhew
Suit Case Umbrellas for Xmas Presents
Portable umbrella presents practical gift idea. Lemmon's Washington store showcases suit case umbrellas as a convenient, collapsible option for travel and daily use.
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Lemmon
Washington
Journal Wanted Foley Kidney Pills Claim Health Cure
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache urinary issues and rheumatic uric acid buildup. It promotes kidney health, pre Bright's Disease and Diabetes relief, and restoring vitality with Lemmons Pharmacy Drug Co. as the seller.
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Areng’ PLC
Lemmons Pharmacy Drug Ce
Hobble skirt at New York club sparks fashion chatter
A collage of quips and scenes about the hobble skirt from clubs and readers. A New York society comment notes a Camden football fan in a tight hobble stride, while a ceremonial gift joke and classroom fractions anecdote reflect social humor of the era.
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Colony Club
New York
Elizabeth Marbury
Camden
Mickle Street
Frank E Doremus Newly Elected Congressman from Michigan
The article proclaims Frank E Doremus as the newly elected congressman representing the first district of Michigan. It notes his victory over opponents and outlines the political context of the race. He assumes the role with support from local parties and supporters.
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Michigan
Wealth and departure on the pier in Chicago News tone
A group on a tar barrel near the pier watches a steamer leave as a young man warns his friends and a field glass observer stirs questions about wealth and heaven. The dialogue touches wealth's pull and its legal consequences with a wry moral note.
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Chicago News
The North Wind Calls On The Cozy Fire
Wilbur D Nesbit presents the north wind personified as a harsh winter worker, recounting chilling acts from freezing hands to starving children and a crying baby. The wind pleads to be let in and warns of its cold power, ending with a warning of its deeds and might.
Largest Drainage Project In Iowa Planned in Carroll
The ARE After Them Lon Association reports a major ditch plan in Carroll Iowa seeks to pursue the largest drainage project in the state. City officials and local engineers coordinate with state authorities to finalize design and funding.
Plans For Postoffice Building Appears In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Co seeks mandamus to force the state executive council to approve its articles of incorporation. The firm alleges incorporation Sept 5 1890 for twenty years. Council says filings must go first to the secretary of state with a $5 015 fee, then to the council for charter approval and transfer to the state auditor.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Company of
Cedar Rapids
Executive Council
Secretary of the State
Lundy & Wood Secure All Water Power Sites Between Iowa Falls and Eldora
Lundy and Wood announce control of all water power sites from Iowa Falls to Eldora by option or purchase. The plan includes four sites and dam construction at Steamboat Rock Hardin City and Eagle City to conserve Iowa River water for a hydro electric plant at Eldora.
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Iowa Falls
Lundy & Wood
Eldora
Steamboat Rock
Hardin City
Eagle City
Iowa River
Iowa’s Largest Drainage Project Planned in Carroll County
Carroll Iowa December 7 1923 probable the largest drainage project in Iowa drain age district no 23 ordered constructed by the county board of supervisors. The ditch will be over twenty five miles long starting in the northern part of the county and running southeast into the Raccoon River. Estimated cost is $200000.
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Carroll
Iowa
County Board of Supervisors
Raccoon River
Plans for Ames Postoffice Building Released
The first set of plans for the new Ames postoffice were received by Postmaster C. E. Haverley. The eightyeight by sixty foot structure may start in early spring pending local approval.
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Ames
Postoffice
C. E. Haverley
Horse attack forces shooting after bank incident
A horse belonging to Mr. A. A. Johnstone in Poone, La., went mad and bit bystanders. It suffered convulsions and had to be shot. Authorities could not remove the carcass, with all citing danger in handling it.
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Poone
A. A. Johnstone
Confesses to a spree of bakery robberies in Boone
Boone Ta Dec 7 Following cries of local robberies in the last 48 hours Lewis Sapp 18 was arrested while in the act of robbing the Shafer bakery He confessed to seven or eight of the recent robberies and police believe he participated in all of them though he denies knowledge of some He implicates no accomplice.
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Boone, Ta
Lewis Sapp
Shafer
Forger Captured After Passing Stolen Check
Mason City reports Harris Vinlan stole a $75 check from G. B. Moore and forged W. C. Winters indorsement. He was arrested after attempting to pass the check. Vinlan, from Aberdeen South Dakota, admitted guilt and carried a letter from his wife urging him not to return as police searched for him.
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Mason City
Harris Vinlan
Moore
W. C. Winters
Aberdeen
S. Dak
St Joseph's convent and academy planned for Ottumwa
Plans for the St Josephs convent and academy in Ottumwa Iowa have been completed with John OConnor of Des Moines named architect. The contract for the building will be let on December 15 and work will start immediately. The structure is to cost two hundred thousand dollars.
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Ottumwa, Ta
St. Joseph’s
John O'Connor
Des Moines
Three year old scalded in boiling water accident
Little Stanley Hughes, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin R. Hughes, fell into a tub of boiling water at their Iowa countryside home. He was taken to a hospital in Iowa City and may die.
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Iowa City
Little Stanley Hughes
Erwin R. Hughes
Pearl in Cocktail Mystery Prompt Sparks Inquiry
Dee and Boone are named in a local mystery surrounding a $75 pearl reportedly found in a cocktail. Attorney D. G. Baker, a prominent figure in the city, is referenced as involved in ongoing legal inquiries.
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Boone
Dee
D. G. Baker
Oyster cocktail lead to pearl found by local patron
A man in the city swallowed an oyster cocktail and felt a hard substance. He retrieved the object and sold it to Eckstein the jeweler for 75 dollars, claiming it was a pearl.
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Cently
Eckstein
Jack Rabbits and Traps Reported in Elliott
Elliott la Dec 7 Rabbits are thick and some jack rabbits have been killed There are also 6 possums found this year Trappers are getting muskrats skunks and mink Beware of mercury in catarrh remedies Hall's Catarrh Cure is mercury free and sold by druggists 75 cents a bottle Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation
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Elliott
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Juniors of Presbyterian Church to Stage Christmas Bazaar
The Junior group announces a Christmas program and bazaar in the church lecture room on Monday evening December 19. They have prepared crafts for sale and will offer home made candy. The program features Christmas music and recitations and invites friends to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
The Great Decision Sermon At Presbyterian Church
At the Presbyterian church a sermon titled The Great Decision urged choosing Christ over Satan. The speaker contrasted Jesus with Satan, emphasized Christ’s sacrifice, and urged that now is the accepted time to commit. An oyster supper followed the sermon.
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Presbyterian Church
Saxton
Joshua
Israel
God
Christ
Satan
Jesus
Satin
Bazaar at the Hall in Haskins
Ladies' Aid Society of Haskins hosts a bazaar at the hall on Friday evening December 9 1910 from 6 to 11 o'clock. Everyone welcome.
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Haskins
Ladies’ Aid Society of
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