Rural School Problem Lecture by Prof Barrett at Ames
Prof R C Barrett of Iowa State College will speak Friday afternoon December 13 at the Farmers institute meeting at the Commercial club on The Rural School Problem in Iowa. Barrett, a noted state educator, will discuss rural schools and conditions. Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell of Des Moines will also address the program on As the Farmer Looked Back, renowned speaker with lasting audience regard.
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R. C. Barrett
Iowa State College
Ames
Farmers’ Institute
Commercial Club
Iown
Barrett
Hattie Moore Mitchell
Des Moines
Lecture on Christian Science by Rev Arthur Vosburgh
The Rev Arthur R Vosburgh of Rochester New York will deliver a free lecture on Christian Science at the Graham Opera House tonight at 8 o clock. He is a member of the Christian Science Board and authorized to present the subject accurately. All are invited to attend.
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Arthur R. Vosburgh
C. B
Rochester
N. Y
Christian Science Board of
Jureship
First Church of
Rist
Scientist
Boston
Graham Opera House
Robbed Store and Safe Blown Open in Ottumwa
Robbers blew open the Beardsley store safe and carried away about seventy dollars after breaking into the blacksmith shop for tools. They then rode a hand car toward Washington, leaving evidence of the break in the early morning light. Deputy Sheriff McCarty is pursuing leads as the case unfolds.
Howard brothers arrested for safe blowing at Haskins
Frank and George Howard were arrested in Ottumwa after a Milwaukee train ride. They faced charges of blowing open the Wm. Beardsley general merchandise store safe at Haskins last night. They were heavily armed and carried nitroglycerine and other safecracking materials. A $70 booty was found on their persons as Deputy Sheriff McCarty tracked them to Ottumwa.
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Charles Foster
Washington
Ottumwa
Iowa
Evening Journal
Frank
George Howard
Milwaukee
Wm. Beardsley General Merchandise
Haskins
McCarty
Death of John Iden After Long Illness
John Iden died last night at 11 05 after a long illness. Diabetes was the immediate cause of death.
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John Iden
Baptist Church Ladies to Host Pie and Waffle Dinners
The ladies of the Baptist church plan a chicken pie dinner in the church lecture room on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will also serve a hot waffle supper from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Bachelor Jerenny Warren seeks marriage via Iowa beauty contest
Davenport's Jerenny Warren announces in the Democrat he will marry the best looking Iowa girl who wants him. His mail has overwhelmed him after his Scott Street home message, and he has quit his job to handle the influx as photographs pour in for the contest.
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Davenport
Iowa
Jerenny Warren
Scott Street
Democrat
Wanted Boarders and Local Notes from the City
Miss Anna Motte of near Wapel- Jo visits friends in the city. Mrs Pulaski Maxwell is critically ill today. Mr and Mrs W A Wilson depart tonight for Los Angeles to spend the winter, escaping Iowa cold.
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Anna Mottiie
Wapel- Jo
W. A. Wilson
Los Angeles
Calif
Rev Fulton to Speak on The Young Man and the Church
The Rev W H Fulton of Chicago will address The Young Man and the Church in the First United Presbyterian Church auditorium Monday evening December 16 at 8 o clock. The lecture is under First church auspices and the public is invited.
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W. H. Fulton
Chicago
First United Presbyterian Church
First Church
Joss Sticks Across Cultures And Their Curious Craft
The article explains how joss sticks are produced in Buddhist countries, noting ceremonial use during festivals and mournings. It describes a bamboo or rod core rolled with resinous odoriferous powders, with composition varying by region and often sourced from Canton. Aconite serves as a preservative protecting sticks from pests.
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Indo-China
Canton
Chicago News
The Perfect Kiss and the Myth of Eskalation
In a playful discourse attributed to George Harvey, the piece argues that closing the eyes is essential to kissing and notes the topic’s delicate handling. It suggests charm helps retain a worthy partner and reduces heartbreak from long separations.
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George Harvey
North American Review
Fresh Eggs Trade Between Mrs Newwed and Grocer
A dialogue framed sketch shows Mrs Newwed asking if the eggs are as fresh as last week. The grocer replies yes, noting some eggs are from the same lot and have been kept for her.
Cures for Rheumatism Quoted in a Humorous Exchange
A humorous dialogue from the New York Press presents two supposed cures for rheumatism. A pretty woman touts a long twine belt tied around the waist as a cure within three days, while a tall boy counters with a macabre ritual involving a black cat’s ears and tail left to sun on the roof.
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New York Press
Local travelers frame brief morning trips
W. L. Dusenberry departed this morning for Keota on a short business trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Warnock were passengers this morning bound for Ainsworth to visit relatives.
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W. L. Dusenberry
Keota
John Warnock
Ainsworth
Judge confronts jurors over acquittal in embezzlement case
Fort Dodge Iowa December 10 Judge Evans harshly rebuked jurors for acquitting George MacKown in a case alleging he embezzled 1000 dollars from Northwestern Felt Shoe company. MacKown, arrested in California, was brought back to Webster City where he vanished after the factory fire.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Evans
George MacKown
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company
Mackown
California
Webster City
Iowa City Woman Sues M W A Policy in Disappearance Case
Anna Magness of Iowa City sues the Modern Woodmen of America in Johnson County district court over a $2,000 policy carried by her father who disappeared years ago and has not been heard from since. Relatives say they know nothing of his whereabouts.
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Iowa City
Iowa
District Court
Johnson County
Anna Magness
Woodmen of America
Heirs Challenge Insurance Claim In Iowa Estate Dispute
After more than seven years the heirs seek to administer the estate under Iowa law presuming death. The fraternal order contests the insurance collection and a court fight is anticipated. Judge J J Ney leads the plaintiff while Wade Dutcher and Davis represent the defense.
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Iowa
J.J. Ney
Wade
Dutcher
Davis
Carroll M Kirk Elected University Football Captain
Carroll M Kirk of Marshalltown was chosen captain of the Iowa State College football team for next year. A star right half back this season he is noted for his forward passing and kicking. The athletic board awarded a university numeral to players who participated in conference games.
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Iowa City
Carroll M. Kirk
Marshalltown
Kirk
University
Think Man Beaten to Death in Iowa Home
Relatives of L. J. Kemp, Civil War veteran, say he was beaten to death at the Iowa Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown. His body, brought to Des Moines for burial, bears signs of violence with facial bruising, a gouged left eye, and a cut on the shoulder, prompting a call for an investigation.
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Iden
Highland Township
Ed Gallagher
A. S. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Des Moines
Iowa
L. J. Kemp
Marshalltown
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Windsor Grocery
Haskins Store
Wm. Beardsley
Long Ilness
Bay de Contes
California c Syrup Co
Grinhelmad
W. A. Whiting
Th.e
Joss
Fred
Cunningham Store
Food Choppers
Lisk’s Roasters
Aluminum
Peninsular
Steel Ranges
Queensware
J. A. Gunningham
Gee
U.S
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