Airship Trust to Train Would-Be Aviators in New Venture
New York reports a projected airship trust backing the Wrights against Glenn Curtiss with a Buffalo patent hearing set for tomorrow. A million-dollar company plans aviation fields in Florida and an instructor staff to teach pilots, aiming to produce heavier-than-air machines for one to three persons and possibly twenty-person models later.
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Wright Brothers
Glenn Curtiss
Herring-Curtiss Company
Hazel
Buffalo
Wrights
Ofrties
Hich
Wright Company
On. O
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Re P. Shonts
Allan A. Ryan
F. Plant
Howard Gould
An Freedman
Robert J. Collier
Ed J. Berwind
August Belmont
Jl A. Alger
Forty-fourth Street
Fifth Ave
Florida
Prospec
Wright Company Board Aims to Promote Aerial Navigation
The Wright company directors formed to back aerial machine manufacture seek to help the Wrights commercially introduce their invention and protect patents. They prove aerial flight is practical and foresee universal use of aeroplanes in sport transportation and government work amid rising interest.
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Wright Company
Rebel Lodge Secession Clarified By Iowa Workman Letter
N H Jones, recorder of the local lodge, passes along a letter explaining that the Iowa Workman Grand Lodge will disband on December 15. The note clarifies that the disbanding group is the Rebel or Seceding Grand Lodge, which separated from the Supreme Lodge about twenty five years ago, and that there has been no ongoing contact since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Supreme Lodge
Promises Good Sleighing After Fresh Snowfall
Snow of 3.4 inches has quickened sleigh and sled trade as Christmas nears. Busy holiday shoppers filled town with interest. auto traffic backs up for sleigh season. Poultry shipments and hog trade were strong as buyers seek holiday lines.
Engineer Flowers Sets Fast Freight Run Record
Local engineer W. A Flowers made a standout run driving a Davenport to Eldon merchandise train. He shaved 18 minutes off the previous freight record, lowering trip time from 3 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. Officials witnessed the run and complimented Flowers while the mogul engine hauled heavily laden freight cars.
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W. A Flowers
Davenport
Eldon
Cabinet speakers highlight frauds and federal power at annual Penns NY dinner
Nine hundred and sixty four distinguished men heard three cabinet members address the Pennsylva nia society of New York at the Waldorf Astoria. Franklin MacVeagh denounced customs frauds at New York port. George W. Wickersham urged stronger federal power, Knox stressed international cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cabinet of the United States
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
Presbyterian Church closes two week special services
The Presbyterian church concluded a two week series of special services led by Rev. Abels with sermons aimed at saving the unsaved and strengthening believers. Prof Parry directed music, with duets by Harriet Dougherty Romola Latchem Wilma Row and others, and an orchestra enhancing evening services.
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Presbyterian Church
Abels
Parry
Harriet Dougherty
Romola Latchem
Wilma Row
Huber Strikes Hard and Bets On Reform
An editorial notes editor P. L. Huber of Crawfordsville criticizes figures and places in Washington and Columbus Junction while praising Crawfordsville readers for support. It urges progress against the drink habit and contrasts town standards with a tolerant view of flaws in both communities.
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P. L. Huber
Crawfordsville
Huber
Washington
Columbus Junction
Centennial reception ends Madison Avenue Reformed church celebration
New York on December 13 marks the centennial reception completing the 100th anniversary festivities of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church, with attendees expected to join in the closing events tonight.
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New York
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
Medical Director Abel F. Price Retires from Navy
Wasihnegeton reports United States Navy Medical Director Abel F. Price has been placed on the retired list upon reaching the service age limit.
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Wasihnegeton
Abel F. Price
United States Navy
Hughes Lectures at Yale in Dodge Course
Gov. Hughes lecturing at Yale University in New Haven today and tomorrow as part of the Dodge course. He is scheduled to discuss public affairs and government during the university visit.
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Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
New Haven
Yale University
Dodge
Local social rounds include dinners and entertainments
Miss Helen Morton hosted the Standard Bearers at her West Jefferson home. A Baptist 10 cent social was set for tonight at the J. W. Bishop residence. Oscar Jugenheimer and W. D. Shearer families hosted dinners. Everett Shearer of Ainsworth joined relatives for a day with Mr. and Mrs. John Kuhn entertaining in honor of Oral Putman. Madeline and Wsther Cook hosted about thirty six young friends at the Hotel Colenso for Madeline’s birthday with games and a late luncheon.
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Helen Morton
Methodist Church
West Jefferson Street
Oscar Jugenheimer
W. D. Shearer
East Madison Street
Mrs. Everett Shearer
Ainsworth
City
John Kuhn
Oral Putman
Wyoming
Madeline
Wsther
Hotel
Colenso
Yeoman Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting with State Manager
The Yeoman lodge will meet Tuesday evening December 14 with state manager Mr. Campbell of Des Moines present. Full attendance is urged as he has matters of interest to present and officers will be elected. The Navajo club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lem Cherry.
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Yeoman Lodge
Campbell
Des Moines
Navajo Club
Mra
Lem Cherry
Fortnightly club to meet at Mrs Brookhart’s home
The Fortnightly household economics department will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs J L Brookhart. The meeting includes discussion of household economy topics and light refreshments.
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J. L. Brookhart
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meeting Tomorrow
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet with Mrs. D. J Palmer tomorrow evening at 7 30.
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Twentieth Century Reading Circle
D. J Palmer
The Root Juice Sensation Growth Promises Quick Cures
A local remedy called Root Juice is praised for curing chronic ailments after the scientist introduced it to the community. Drugstores report high sales and universal patient satisfaction with many cures in stomach, bowels, bladder, liver, and kidneys. Lemmon's drug store promotes the product to customers.
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Lemmon’s Drug Store
Death of William Godwin in Brighton area
William Godwin eleven died yesterday morning at 7 30 at home nine miles southwest of Washington three miles northeast of Brighton after a stroke and heart weakness. Survived by parents Peter M. and wife and four siblings Warren Merle Junia Ferne. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at the Godwin residence with Rev S K Coates officiating. burial in Brighton cemetery.
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William Godwin
Peter M. Godwin
Wasington
Brighton
Burlington
William
Godwin
Clay Township
Warren
Merle
Junia
Ferne
S. K. Coates
First Printed Books Recalled in Early Printing History
The first books used single sided pages with printing on one side and sheets were pasted back to form the binding. This method limited legibility and affected how early readers engaged with text and margins.
Sage used for hair color restoration in modern form
The article recalls sage tea used for hair health by ancestors and promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a ready made remedy. It notes the product contains sage and sulfur, is sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle, and can be ordered from Wyeth Chemical Company in New York with McElhinney Drug Co as agent.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
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Curtiss
Alo
N. H. Jones
Rothschild’s
George W. Wickersham
Philander C. Knox
Knox
George RW. “Wickersham
Bucklen
Amica
J. B. Lemmon’s
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Rubel’s
Alligretti
Kehoe’s
T. B. Vogt
Post Office
Rosenwald & Weil
Knight’s Templar
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Red Cross
Wilbur Miller
E. C
Lemmons Drug Store
WM. Godwin
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