Local People and Visiting Names Fill City Headlines
Dozens of residents and visitors are listed in this society note, from R. Dede of Oskaloosa to Mr. and Mrs. Southwell of Ortonville, with trips to Keota, West Chester, Brighton, and Hawkeye towns. Most entries note arrivals, departures, visits, and social calls around the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto P. Dede
Oskaloosa
Mrs. A Fishburn
West Chester
Mrs
Preston Smither
J. W. Southwell
Ortonville Minn
W. J. Southwell
C. W. Southwell
Helen Anderson
Add Howland
Beverly Wash
Harry §. Snyder
Sioux City
Clarence
E. Blaesser
Detroit, Mich
Western Union holiday blanks praised but messenger image mocked
The Western Union telegraph issues a two color holiday blank card set with holly border and a family breakfast scene. A messenger boy photo inspires praise yet a rider shows the scene as overly idealized and unlikely for delivery in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Shearer
Jocal Wi
West Point
Western Union
United States
Lord Fauntleroy
W. U
Sleeping Beauty Story Told In Daddy Narration
A father recounts the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale of a king woman princess fairies a curse a deep sleep and a prince who awakens her The tale ends with the princess and her kingdom waking and the couple becoming rulers
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warning
Caution against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and health. Warns they should only be used on prescription from reputable physicians. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure by P J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally, price 75 cents, testimonials free, sold by druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
El Diario Del Hogar Praises Critics Amid Campaign Tensions
A cobbled remark about readers names a heated exchange in El Diario del Hogar as campaign rhetoric grows tense. The paper notes accusations of cultural bias and regional sniping while defending its coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Diario del Hogar
North
Rail Strike Possible After Wage Settlement Talks
Chicago December 13 reports a wage dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and sixty one western railroads may seek federal mediation under the Erdman law. Grand Chief Warren S Stone and aides announce a strike referendum showing 75.2 percent in favor unless union demands are met. Engineers seek 15 percent wage increase while railroad chairmen promise a written reply in a day or two. Mediators may include the Interstate Commerce Commission chair and labor commissioner Charles P Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Western Railroads
Warren S. Stone
Engineers
General Managers’ Association
W. B. Scott
Railroads’ Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Neill
Silk mill boiler explosion kills two in Weatherly
In Weatherly, Pennsylvania a boiler explosion at Read and Lovatt silk mill killed two men, chief engineer Robert Beers and fireman Michael Mooney. Beers was recovered beneath debris after an hour. Mooney remained missing as workers evacuated after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Read and Lovatt
Weatherly
Robert Beers
Michael Mooney
Beers
Mooney
Not Always the Case Exchanges on Truth and Silence
A brief exchange notes that a man who tells his wife everything he knows may not know much, reflecting on honesty and discretion in relationships. The line explores the limits of sharing and the value of restraint.
Reception and social gatherings at local Methodist church
The Philathea class plans a Thursday reception at Mrs A S Smiths home. Mrs N C Corbin hosts an afternoon card club at Mrs Laura Maxwells home. Miss Barbara Goodman celebrates a thirty third birthday with friends, receiving gifts as memories of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Methodist Church
Barbara Goodman
J Pleasant Éverling
Barbara
Crawfordsville People on Domestic and Civic errands
Crawfordsville reports multiple local residents traveling to Des Moines Washington and Iowa City. Mr and Mrs W G Manners and daughters Helen and Josephine left for Des Moines. Other locals, including S P Gordon and family, David Gordon and Robi Shafer, went to Washington and Iowa City for hospital and family matters. Rev J C Currie and A E Gualt attended a Keokuk presbytery meeting in Morning Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Manners
Crawfordsville
Des Moines
W. G. Manners
Helen
Josephine
H. Manners
S. P. Gordon
W. G. Robertson
W. A. Harper
Clofield
David Gordon
Robert Wells
Ray Dix
Elmer McFadden
Washington
J. G. Maxwell
Robi. Shafer
Jas. Welsh
Iowa City
John McCleary
J. C. Currie
A. E. Gualt
Morning Sun
Keokuk
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers Ad
Mrs D Gilkeson of 326 Ingles Ave Youngstown Ohio shares a testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar to ease a severe cold and cough in her daughter. She notes relief after the first dose and complete recovery after one bottle. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co endorse the product and warn against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Co
Fortnightly Club and Local Societies Calendar
The Fortnightly club, Homesteaders, and WM. B.A. hold December meetings with officer elections and full attendance urged. Mrs Ralph Keller hosts Junior Circle plans after school with a charitable drive and a special Christmas program. members to donate needles, thread, and gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Keller
Skye Terrier Sparkles In Light Conversation
A gushing young lady admires a small dog and exclaims its charm. Her companion notes the breed as a Skye Terrier, highlighting a light banter about the pup’s appearance.
Lytle Home Damaged By Fire On Main Street
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Lloyd Lytle residence on Main Street around 4:30 PM. The rear garret and part of the house suffered fire and water damage. a roof hole was cut to vent. Neighbors aided as fire investigators considered chimney origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lytle
Main Street
Mort
Lytleie
Funeral of Miles Bradford Held at Elm Grove Church
The funeral service for Miles Bradford was conducted yesterday at the Elm Grove church by Rev. Smith with assistance from Rev. W L R Atryker and one other. A large gathering of friends and wives of the deceased attended, with pallbearers including F L Wilson Wm Charles Corette A N McElwain J Work and C W Southwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Adford
Smith
Wlr
Atryker
F. Ll. Wilson
Charles Corette
A. N. McElwain
J. Work
C. W. Southwell
Elm Grove
Take Care From Ailments Affected By Sharp Shooting Man
A damaged text notes a danger to life from an injury and claims the narrator was helped by Foley Pills and Maclehinney Drug through a “Mach dose” to regain strength. Mentions Lemons Pharmacy side references Mayer Rochester N I. Recent medical advice not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Rochester
Foley
Jim
Lemnon
McElhinney
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London
J. A. Harwood
Cook & Sherman
Southwest Corner Square
Poland
GHINA
Farrow
Keota Chief
Longfellow
Junction Chief
G. B. van Kleeck
Dr.king
Ron Eee
Luis
Frey
Studio of
J. FU. Taylor
Bradley's
BK. Harmon
Harrison
Wyman
Mildred Wabnitz
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
George McCutcheon
City
Oxford
Mrs. L. D. Hanton
Brighton
Dr. Henderson
Muscatine
Homer Cooley
Burlington
Eva Gookin
Ainsworth
Frances Furlong
Warsaw
W. L. Dusemberry
Laird
Keota
J. B. Kulp
Columbus Junction
G. E. Wyrick
Bloomington
Ills
Louis Hecklinger
Waterloo
C. F. Wabnitz
James Dyer
Las Night
Thomas Hartman
Topeka
Kansas
Helen Herrington
Martha Sawyer
Eng
M. J. Hunter
Dan Rohrer
Will Sexton
H. P. Wilson
Riverside
Ss. P. Beatty
Davenport
Miles Bradford
Clay Walton
Walter Brown
Joe Marek
M. McCleery
A. N. Alberson
West Washington Street
Walter Wilson
Hamilton
East Main Street
Alberson
H. KB. McCollum
Buffalo
Helwick
Mart Swift
Mantle
Bradley’s
Abte
Clifford Thorne
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Marty Shafer
New Sharon
Chas. R. Shafer
G. L. Doke
Susie Johnson
Verdi
Nellie Ribbink
Chas. R. Wilson
G. G. Ebner
M. J. McCullough
Vada Koster
Bert Arnold
J. A. McCoy
Ralph Livingston
Dan Wenger
Austin Sutherland
Fairfield
John Putman
Havre
F. M. McConaughy
Denver
Calvin McConaughy
D. A. Boyer
Colfax
Mrs. B. D. Goodner
New Sharon, Iowa
J. F. H. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Eva Allen
M. Y. Wallace
Pittsburg
Gertrude Melinsky
Pleasant Plain
Kathryn and
Marie Melinsky
FE. W. Simons
Rena
Winfield
J. W. Lee
Simons
L. E. Ohler
Monmouth
D.J. Patterson
Waukee
Iowa
W. B. Ross
Tom FE
Perry Beal
William Beal
East Washington Street
W. Walters
Lewis Smith
William Brown
Smithfield
G. H. Barbour
Gardner
W. R. Sawhill
Tarkio, Mo
United Presbyterian Church
Tarkio College
Floyd Hoskinson
Frank McClellan
Glenn Hoskinson
McClellan
Theobaldi
Graham
Lena Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
T. S. Thompson
John Thompson
Joe Young
Fay Thompson
David Thompson
Josie Thompson
Than Allander
Frank Longenecker
Ole Theobaldi
Ole Bull
Ole’ Theobaldi
Ole, Bull
G. B. Huber
D. E. Donnahey
Montrose
Jay McNamara
J. A. and
F. E. Spencer
Kalona
Clara Porter
Tina Clapper
R. Gore
A. Hunter
M. A. Dauchy
Colorado
Ob Bilsidene
e.Fartruf
Stronghurst, Ill
Tina Patton
Asby Ils
Solomon
Beatrice
Kansas City
George Hester
Hester
Pueblo
Finley Rickey
Pilotsburg
H. L. Kendall
Williamsburg
Cedar Rapids
Westerns Union Telegraph Company
Jean Hillysmans
New Post Office
Keller & Phillips
John Shields & Son
Story
The
Sleeping Beauty
WA Jones
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Officials and Managers Association
Fortnightly Club
Minnie Conner
WM. B.A
Baptist Ladies’ League
Mra
J. W. Bishop
LYTLE
East Maly Street
Suall
Nyal
McElhinney Drug. CO
Graham Theatre
Paganini
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