Slow Christmas in Great Britain and Roy Swinford Suicide
London shoppers report weak holiday trade with large stocks of goods as wealthy travelers depart for the continent and India. TheKing and Queen are in India, nobles distant, while charities warn relief may fall short. Also in Golconda, Roy Swinford dies by accidental shotgun discharge.
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Tim
London
Egypt
India
England
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Yuletide
Salvation Army
Wiineis
Golconda
Roy Swinford
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Cough and Cold
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops coughs and cures colds without opiates or drugs and urges customers to buy from all druggists with no substitutes accepted.
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Foley
Many Gifts for the Taft Family
Washington December 23 gifts poured into the White House as special express and mail wagons carried parcels from officials and diplomats and from strangers across the nation and abroad. The President Taft and family received items of various values and the fates of modest gifts show admiration and goodwill.
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Washington
White House
Onal
Taft
Turkeys Arrive at the White House for Thanksgiving Feasts
Turkeys arrive in excess at the White House with servants and guards sharing in the surplus. Members of the president's family reportedly have hearty appetites, needing large portions to consume the birds.
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White House
Executive Mansion
Automobiles in Early 1912 News and Plans Across North America
Governor Mann backs convict labor for Virginia roads following Colorado and Oregon. Parcel post supporters hail motor wagons for mail delivery. Ottawa hosts first annual automobile show April 6 1912 at Horwich Hall with Duke of Connaught expected. Circuits proposed linking Omaha Lincoln Sioux Falls Sioux City for races. Acetylene lighting praised for its bright white light. Akron Canton and Cleveland brace for three brick road links over 50 miles touring lanes. Brake issues traced to bent connecting rods on low-grade cars. Portland Oregon Auto Club to publish a new touring book with monthly leaf updates and maps.
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Ottawa
Horwich Hall
Ottawa Valley Motor Car Association
Howich Hall
Duke of Connaught
Akron
Cleveland
Ohio
Canton
Cuyahoga County
Portland Automobile Club
Portland
Ore
Christmas Tree Program At First Church Delights Parishioners
The First United Presbyterian church hosted its Sabbath school Christmas program last night. Children performed music and recitations under D H McLaughlin with Santa Claus distributing candy apples and popcorn to all. Dens more Guthrie portrayed Santa Claus with convincing makeup.
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First United Presbyterian Church
D. H. McLaughlin
Santa Claus
Densmore Guthrie
Richard McCleery
Wilfred Stewart
Youqua Winja
William Boice
Richard Maxwell
Donald Mclaughlin
Harold Ross
Dorothy Griffith
Harry Macon
Irene Pierce
Myrtle Macon
Glenn Eldridge
Alfred Stewart
Tyie Brewer
Marian McLaughlin
Helen Pierce
Mary Griffith
Clarence Logan
Morgan Stock Company to Play at Graham Theatre Next Week
J. Doug Morgan, a renowned stage actor, leads the Morgan Stock Company in a season at the Graham theatre next week. Morgan is praised for natural acting and a relatable, human presence off stage. The troupe includes a capable supporting cast and the show is enjoying growing success. Free admission for ladies on Tuesday night and a Christmas matinee at 3 p.m.
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J. Doug Morgan
Morgan Stock Company
Graham Theatre
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Notice of Dumping Ban Near Milwaukee Bridge
A notice states the old city dump ground east of the Milwaukee Overhead Bridge is banned for dumping rubbish. The document is signed by 642 George Hayes and enforces municipal waste restrictions.
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Old City
Milwaukee Overhead Bridge
George Hayes
Morgan Stock Company at Gra ham Theatre Christmas Week
The J Doug Morgan Stock company brings a top show to the Gra ham theatre for Xmas week at the opera house. Each performance features multiple plays an animal act and special acts with scenery carried by the company. If unsatisfied after the first act, ticket refunds are available at the box office.
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Brinton
Graham Theatre
J. Doug Morgan
Morgan Stock Company
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Turks and Arabs Win In Middle East Engagements
Dispatches from Azizia report Turkish and Arab successes at Homs and Ganzour with Italian losses claimed at Homs around 100 and Ganzour about 400. An Italian fleet bombardment of the Isle of Safer is reported from Hodeida, prompting a Porte protest to the powers.
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Constantinople
Azizia
Tunis
Homs
Ganzour
Isle of Safer
Hodeida
Arabia
Porte
Hearing Date Set in Elgin Murder Case
Judge Carnes in circuit court fixed January 13 for the hearing of A N Alorich’s motion seeking a new trial for Henry Morris who is serving life for the murder of Mrs. Estelle Dumas.
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Elgin
Elgin, I
Carnes
Circuit Court
A. N Alorich
Henry Morris
Estelle Dumas
Pure Bred Pigs Offered from March and April Farrow
Pure bred pigs of both sexes from March and April farrow plus a few fall yearling males. Sired by Junction Chief 152591 Black Giant 167427 and Longfellow 151668. A trio of males hard to equal, over six feet in length with nine inch bone. These hogs are of the big smooth type. Every one guaranteed a breeder.
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Junction Chief
Black Giant
Longfellow
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Caner Music CO
Mann
Virginia
Colorado
Oregon
Omaha
Lincoln
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
First Church
Children OF Sunday School
Casew Bros
J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Eicher & Livingston
LAW _ Abstract
Edmund D. Morrison
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crail
Electric Trans
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Ganzaer
P. J. Hanley
Over Crail
DR. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J. Clyde Wallace
D. C
Windsor
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Palmer School
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
S. A. White
Sam’ L. Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Harry H. Ross
Chichester S
Chichester
D. F. Macon
Edigreed
Macon
Austin Sutherland Actioneer
Chas. Brown
Alpine Aerie No. 1943
KE. G. Fox
W. P.er. C. Dubois
Secy
Gene R. I. G. White
Temple Bulding
J. W. Scott
Adjt
We. A
Valley Forge Camp
Hall
North Side Square
J. G. Moriarty
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. BK. Kunath
W. M
W. Morton
Cyrus
James D. Glasgow
H. P
J. W. Morton
Sec
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Wyatt B. Marbourg
C. E
J. E. Kunath
W.M
Myrtle Bragg
Poland
China
I. TB. van Klerck
Keota
Towa
West Chester
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