Japan plans vast naval build up and Asia expansion
Tokyo reports a seven year naval program totaling 175 million dollars to fund five 20 000 ton battleships with 14 inch guns and extensive army expansion. Officials and diplomats fear a move to dominate China and East Asia with aims extending to the Philippines and other colonies. Stores, entertainment notices and performances fill the rest of the page with holiday shows and matinees.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Nippon
Philippines
East Asia
Russell Musical Novelty Co to perform at Graham
The Russell Musical Novelty Company arrives in Graham on Wednesday night December 20 offering a unique program blending novelty instruments and music. Theodore Russell plays twelve novelty instruments while Emma D Bornhot, contralto soloist and reader, is billed for additional vocal and dramatic pieces.
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Russell Musical Novelty Co
Graham
Theodore
Russell
Emma D Bornhot
Funeral of Mrs Ward Held at Smith Home
The remains of Mrs Helen Ward arrived Friday evening and the funeral was held Saturday at two oclock at the home of Misses Jennie and Ellen Smith. Rev H V Comin officiated assisted by a Presbyterian church quartet. Interment followed in the city cemetery with pallbearers R M Smith John Miller Winfield Smouse L D Robinson Harry Shrader and Frank R Sage.
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Helen Ward
Jennie
Ellen Smith
H. V. Comin
Presbyterian Church
R. M. Smith
John ©. Miller
Winfield Smouse
L. D. Robinson
Harry Shrader
Frank R. Sage
Government Takes Over Ver Phone System In England
London December 18 The British government seized control of the national telephone system from private management and will run it through the postoffice department. Officials predict improved service and lower rates as the telegraph network already rests with the postoffice. The move follows a history of deficits but aims to make phone service cheaper, with projections of about $10 yearly per user.
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London
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
United States
Denmark
Copenhagen
Cause of Appendicitis and Adlerika Remedy
Cook and Sherman announce that much appendicitis in Washington is caused by constipation and gas. They claim symptoms are instantly relieved and appendicitis guarded against by a single dose of buchthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients as in Adlerika the new German remedy.
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Cook & Sherman
Washington
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments with claims of harm to smell and the system. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, taken internally, with no mercury. Advises buying genuine product, testimonials free, price 75 cents, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
The Preciousness of God Word at Union Service
The Rev. G. A. Edgar spoke at a union meeting of the First and Second United Presbyterian and Covenanter churches on the theme The Preciousness of the Word of God. He argued the Bible’s divine origin, its universal reach, and its enduring relevance across ages, nations, and conditions.
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G. A. Edgar
Covenanter Church
Wyman
First
Second United Presbyterian and Covenanter
Mr. Edgar
Edgar
Great Britain
United States
Chamberlain's Liniment Endorsed for Aches and Sprains
This advertisement promotes Chamberlain's liniment as the best remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. Sold by Leammon's.
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Chamberlain's
Leammon's
Fortnightly Club Gifts Colonial Clock to Library
The Fortnightly club presented the library with a seven foot ten inch solid mahogany clock with beveled glass panels and brass dial. It fills the room with half hour chimes and complements the cream walls. This is the club’s second major gift after contributing to the 1907 library re-cataloging, reflecting ongoing support by Mrs. Chas. Keck, Mrs. Geo. H. Paul, and Miss Alice Rownd.
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Chas. Keck
Geo. H. Paul
Alice Rownd. Anno
A New Discovery Merital Rheumatism Powders
A nineteenth or twentieth century advertisement touts Merital Rheumatism Powders as a sensation and best remedy for rheumatism in all its forms. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product and urges customers to inquire with those who have tried it.
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Lemmon
Poland China Hogs For Sale From Keota Iowa
Pure bred March and April farrow hogs and some fall yearling males. Sired by Junction Chief Black Giant and Longfellow. Three exceptional males over six feet long with nine inch bone. Guaranteed breeders. G B Van Kleek Keota Iowa five miles west of West Chester.
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Junction
G. B. van Kleeck
Keota
Lowa
West Chester
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Stone Set
Ring For Christmas
Steck’s
Steck’s Jewelry Store
the Gift Store OF
Crescent Lyceum Bureau
Merean Stock Company
Morgan Stock Co
Green
Cedar Rapids
Avanaldo
Orpheum Circus
The
Russell Musical Novelty Company
the Graham
England
John Shields
Evar
Poland
Farrow
Longfellow
Seri
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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