Through Trains to Boost Rock Island Service Begin Sunday
Two new through California trains will debut next Sunday on the Rock Island line, running in the forenoon with westbound between three and six and eastbound between eight and twelve. The service will be limited to major stops, with Brighton noted for improved links to Washington. It is anticipated the timetable, now under review, will rename current Nos 1 and 2 to Nos 25 and 30.
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California
Rock Island
Brighton
Washington
Meeting of League at Second United Presbyterian Church
The Men’s League of the Second United Presbyterian church met in the Sabbath school room for informal discussion of upcoming year plans. Members debated Sabbath school work finances and church activities. a speaker was to be secured for a public lecture. Officers were elected for 1910 and Golden Rule Circle members served coffee sandwiches and doughnuts.
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Men's League
Second United Presbyterian Church
League
Golden Rule Circle
King’s Daughters
Secretary Dickinson Meets Porto Rico Business Leaders
In San Juan on December 31 Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson met with prominent businessmen and political figures to discuss island conditions. He attended the Porto Rico association opening at the Stock Exchange and praised Chicago’s progress citing business cooperation.
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San Juan
P. R
Jacob M. Dickinson
Porto Rico Association
Stock Exchange
Chicago
Porto Rico
Why Prices Are High Retailers Cited as Major Factor
Secretary Wilson says excess retailers raise prices and trigger consumer complaints. An inquiry into wholesale versus retail costs aims to illuminate the issue. The Washington Post investigates cost of living and retail prices, with DC farmers and first handlers agreeing with the secretary.
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Washington
Wilson
The
Washington Post
District of Columbia
Government Hoards Auction of Undelivered Mail Pieces
Washington reports the post office annual sale of unde livered articles at the dead letter office brought in 10 373 dollars from 7 789 parcels averaging 1.35 dollars each. Lottery luck increased demand for others property lost in the mails.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Yale Professor Chosen for New Education Chair
Ernest Carroll Moore, then superintendent of schools in Los Angeles, has been elected to Yale University’s newly established professorship of the college of education and has accepted the call.
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New Haven, Conn
Ernest Carroll Moore
Los Angeles
College of Education
Yale University
Cowgirl Milhan Dies After Horse Accident
Mrs. E J Milhan known as the cowgirl in wild west shows died in Ponca City Oklahoma from injuries after a horse fell on her. She was twenty eight and had lived in New York. She was riding for a moving picture company when the accident occurred.
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Ponca City
Okla
E. J. Milhan
Moving Picture
New Rock Island Official Named Denver Manager
A. C. Ridgeway former general manager of the Denver and Rio Grande railway is named second vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific in charge of shipment and construction with headquarters in Chicago.
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New Rock Island
Denver
A. C. Ridgeway
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago
Seeking the Best Markets
Traders seek the best markets to maximize profit by buying low and selling high. Many aim for the dearest market, but quickly finding the most convenient selling venue remains a common challenge.
Luxurious Japanese Prison Near Tokyo
A fifteen mile distance from Tokyo houses a grand prison described as the most luxurious in the world. It sits amid gardens with ponds of water lilies and contains airy cells, low electric lighting, marble baths, hot and cold water, dressing rooms and reading rooms.
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Japan
Tokyo
Early Matches and Fire Lighting Methods
The earliest matches were lit by striking flint and steel on tinder rather than friction. Later matches were dipped in chlorides or potash and ignited by sulphuric acid. A small vial of sulphuric acid accompanied each match box.
Neighborhood sendoff for Hazens prior to Hurley move
About thirty five neighbors gathered last evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Art Hazen before their move to Hurley South Dakota in a few weeks. Music by the Baker family and Mr Hazen accompanied an oyster supper as friends voiced regrets at their departure. May they prosper in their new home.
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Art Hazen
Hurley
Mrs. Hazen
Louisa McAtlin
Mildred
George Timberman
Davenport
A. S. Smith
Methodist Church
Washington
Lexington church Ladies' Aid hosts New Year's Day dinner and bazaar
The Ladies' Aid of the Lexington church will serve a free dinner on New Year's Day and hold a bazaar. Everyone is invited to attend. Mystic Workers have no meeting tonight.
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Lexington
Mystic Workers
Death of J. D. Easton The Iowa banker
Word came today of the sudden death of Mr. J. D. Easton in Waterloo. He was president of the Iowa State Bank and of the Iowa State Bankers Association. A prominent figure in state banking, his passing shocks the local banking community.
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J. D. Easton
Iowa State Bank
Waerloo
Iowa State Bankers ‘Association
Easton
Political barb quoted from London Tit-Bits
A caustic campaign quip targets an unnamed opponent in a Little Plumpfield on the Marsh contest. The speaker claims the rival lacks sense, joking that placing the brain under a thimble would yield a black beetle on the floor of Albert ball.
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Plumpfield-on-the- Marsh
Albert Ball
London
London Sandwich Men Demand Surges Despite Regulations
The sandwich board tradesmen number about 2,500 in London, earning their livelihood despite police rules and bans in parts of the city, with demand higher today than 12 years ago.
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London
Sandwich Board
City Bus Line Phone Orders Handled by Frank Rogers
Call up phone number 589 Black to place orders for city bus line service and have them promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Please provide street and number for delivery or service.
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Frank Rogers
Happenings in Kalona and nearby towns
Local notes from Kalona and surrounding communities on December 30 report attendance at a Wellman show, visits, and travel. Residents plan for ice supply changes, new business block talk, revival meetings led by Evangelist Coburn, and several family and visiting updates amid winter activity and a freight derailment delay.
Wellman Christmas Visit and Gifts Mentioned
Webb Yoder and wife spent Christmas with Adlai Yoder in Tipton. Mrs. Fred Klockenfeger has been bedfast two weeks. W. S. Gardner of Mt. Pleasant visits relatives. Grant Griffiths son fell ill. a physician was called. Gardner gave his niece Florence Kirkendal a valuable driving horse bought at Newton. Florence is delighted.
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Webb Yoder
Adlai Yoder
Tipton
Fred Klockenfeger
W. S. Gardner
Mt. Pleasant
Grant Grifith
Kreuger
Gardner
Florence Kirkendal
Newton
Florence
Mrs Bodeman and daughter visit end in Ainsworth
Mrs Bodeman and daughter Lottie of Muscatine have left Ainsworth after visiting at the H. F. Hites home. Mrs Clara Pearson was seen shopping in Washington today and Miss Virgie Duncan of Columbus was mentioned in the city notes.
Washington visitors and local church services noted
Mrs W G Manners and daughter Helen and Josephine spent a week at the Manners home then traveled to Des Moines. Other visitors include M D Yard Mrs Henry Hough Miss Mary Manners and Frank Clossen and son Glenn Will Miss Jeanette Wooley and Harry Bishop who were in Washington to visit Miss Mabel Dill and Miss Anna Birney. Mrs Henry Hagie and family are visitors at Winfield today. Presbyterian and Methodist churches hold services at 11 and 7. United Presbyterian also at 11 and 7.
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W. G. Manners
Helen
Josephine
H. Manners
Des Moines
M. D. Yard
Henry Hough
Mary Manners
Frank Clossen
Glenn
Will
Jeanette Wooley
Harry Bishop
Washington
Mabel Dill
Anna Birney
Myrtle Carter
Henry Hagie
Winfield
United Presbyterian
Peiffer masquers host lively Keota post office party
Keota on Dec 31 features a masquerade at the post office hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Will Peiffer. Elmer Warrington wins best costume. Miss Lillian Kite invites Spinsters watch party for homemade taffy. Local residents attend social and church events.
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Will
Peiffer
Post Office
Catherine Johnson
R. D. Armstrong
Collins
J. O. Singmaster
Susan Horan
Omaha
E. A. Kennel
Des Moines
C. L. Walker
Brighton
Christian Church
Special Saturday Night Pictures At Opera House
Mr and Mrs William Wright and daughter Gale of Valley Nebraska visit Mrs BE N Wright and relatives in the community for a special moving pictures program at the opera house Saturday night.
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Opera House
William Wright
Gale
Valley, Nebr
BE. N. Wright
Tragic Case Reveals Accountant’s Descent
Footley laments Sharp ley as a brilliant but hopelessly insane accountant. The tale hints at overwork and domestic financial upheaval driving a man to breakdown while trying to straighten his wife’s household accounts.
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Footley
Sharpley
Dudley
Self-Deceiving Male Quotations From Life
A brief aphorism notes that many men seem wise by asking questions they cannot answer themselves. It reflects on self deception in daily thinking and inquiry.
Delta Press Sold to Reinbeck Man J N Lewis
Miller and Crim announce the Delta Press sale to J N Lewis of Reinbeck Iowa. He and his wife will run the paper with experienced staff promising better service and quality printing. They thank Delta customers for four years of loyal support and ask continued patronage.
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Delta
Minster & Crim
A. E. Crim
Philosophical quip triggers debate on fair questions
A social post quotes the so called Philosopher of Folly who condemns greetings like If it's a fair question or If you'll excuse me for asking He argues a fair question would not require such excuses and would stand on its own merit.
Baptist Church Bible School to Introduce Card System
The Baptist church will hold Bible School at 9 30 with a new card system for records. Rev D I Coon will preach in the morning on A Mot to for the New Year and in the evening on The White Horse and His Rider. Young people's service at 6, evening worship at 7 and morning at 11.
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Bible School
D. I. Coon
Closing Out Sale At My Farm Near Grace Hill Iowa
Auction notices opening with a farm sale by D. A. Peterson and D. F. Macon of Washington Iowa. Sale on Wednesday Jan 12 1910 at 10 am features horses cattle hogs grain seed oats corn clover seed feed and farm equipment. Terms include 12 month credit over $19 with note and security. cash discounts for under $10. notes 7% after maturity.
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Grace Hill
Washington
Reid
Milwaukee
Porter Lyceum Shifts Lucey Lecture Date
Rev. C Sprenger announces that the Porter Lyceum bureau changes Mr Lucey lecture date from January 6 to February 24 due to poor train service. The timing would require the speaker to be up all night after two rail journeys, which the bureau cannot request.
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Porter Lyceum Bureau
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Men's League OF the Second C. P
Dickinson
Porto Rigans
YALE
J. D. Glasgow
Helen Work
Mildred Wabnitz
Glasgow
Wabnitz
Helen Dean
Georgia Young
Alice Dennison
Cecil Rogers
Edie Bovee
Ruth Wells
Edna Webb
Fannie Winter
W. A. Row
KE. Washington Street
Wilma Row
Florence Patterson
Vera Rogers
Anne Houdek
Rhea Ford
Marie Chilcote
Ruth Wilson
Kathryn Row
Iona McCahon
Kansas City
John Griffith
Iowa City
Rose Club
Lola Hughes
Raymond Latchem
Gladys Carson
Slowa Avenue
Knupp
Eichelberger
Helen Wilson
E. Washington Street
WN. UO
the County News
Ralona
Wellman
Nina Shaffer
Lela Fry
Don Figgins
Ottawa
Kan
Ken. Figgins
Kalona
Brooke
Dow Mehatty
Dow
Earl
Vernon Beck
Dewitt
Frank Figgins
J. G. Meyers
Wm. Smith
Clara
Wm. O’loughlin
Barnes Street
Evangelist Coburn
Cal
John M. van Kirk
Huff and Grady
Shaver
Schliester
Chas. Shafer
R. S. Fry Flour and Feed
Harry Page
Richmond
Norma Grady
Jack Stober
River Junction
Gibson
Otha Grady
Rogers Drug
Mr. Hamilton
Maggie Brewer
St. Louis
STECK
H. F. Steck’s
Crawfordsville
Keota
Delta Press
A. FE. Crim
J.C. Miller
J. N. Lewis
Baptist Church
D. A. Peterson
D. F. Macon
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