Narrow escape as guard rail saves New York to Chicago train
A New York to Chicago passenger train derailed on the Wabash bridge over the Huron River near French Landing thirty miles west of Detroit. The heavy guard rail prevented a plunge into the forty foot river as five cars jumped the tracks while the engine stayed on rails. Passengers evacuated safely to Romulus hotels with no injuries. line blocked for hours.
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Detroit
Huron River
French Landing
Here
Romulus
Woman from Alton Heads to Arctic Alaska for Cold Life
Miss Marie Schiess of Alton II leaves for Alaska to reside in a frigid environment, giving up home comforts. She is the daughter of the late Balser Schiess, a prominent local figure, and hails from a wealthy family.
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Alton
Alton, II
Marie Schiess
Balser Schiess
Alaska
Remote island settlement trip ends in survival ambition
Miss Schiess joins Mr and Mrs Adam Brown as they return to their remote winter claims. The Browns work barren ground with guild deposits on a distant island. Miss Schiess plans to endure hardships and buy a Seattle outfit, described as tall, blonde, horseback rider and athlete.
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Miss Schiess
Adam Brown
Mrs. Brown
Seattle
Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot of Frank W Gould
Frank W Gould president of the Union Malleable Iron Co and head of the Western Hospital for the Insane board shot himself at Moline HI on February 10. No note or premeditation was indicated. Financial troubles, including an endorsement crisis with Illinois Straw bonds held by George S Hicks for Royal Trust, were cited as a pressure factor.
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Frank W. Gould
Moline
Union Malleable Iron Company
The
Western Hospital For the Insane
Watertown
Gould
Illinois Straw Company
Rock Falls
George S. Hicks
Chicago
Royal Trust Company
Snowflakes and rainfall equivalence
Snowflakes contain about nine times as much air as water within the crystals so a fall of snow ten inches deep equals roughly one inch of rain in volume.
New Roman Catholic Marriage Law Goes Into Effect
The 1908 reform shifts many rules for Catholic marriages. Engagem ent must be written and witnessed, civil or religious officiants face new limits, and interfaith or non baptized marriages may be void without dispensations. New registration and witness requirements accompany the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecclesiastical Review
Fairfield Delegates Form for First Iowa District Convention
Republican committeemen of the First Iowa district met at the Delano hotel and set a March 11 convention in Fairfield to choose two delegates and two alternates for the national convention in Chicago on June 16. The Fairfield gathering will have eighty one delegates from Des Moines Jefferson Lee Louisa Van Buren Washington counties. Attending were H A Weaver Marsh Bailey J C Scott LaMonte Cowles C 43 Jordan H A Ambler A G Roberts among others.
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Burlington
Iowa
Delano Hotel
Fairfield
Chicago
County
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Lee
Louisa van Buren
Washington
H. A. Weaver
Louisa County
Marsh Bailey
Washington County
J. C. Scott
Lee County
LaMonte Cowles
Des Moines Coun
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Rain or snow tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the northeast portion tonight.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Vinol cod liver tonic praised by local druggists
Cook and Sherman druggists of Washington Iowa promote Vinol a cod liver preparation and tonic reconstructor. The ad claims Vinol shows ingredients with color illustrations of its production and markets Vinol as a body builder for the elderly and those with throat and lung troubles. It offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Washington
Vinci
Cook & Sherman
Iowa
Kidney Cure Claim From Foley's Ad
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical reach. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Opportunities Along New Railway Lines Promoted Pamphlets
Pamphlets describe present opportunities for investors farmers stockmen fruit growers merchants and professionals along the Dakotas Montana Idaho and Washington rail corridors. Titles include Montana Folder In the Dakotas and Montana Many Acres Opened to Settlers Business Opportunities and A Trip Along the Pacific Coast Extension of The St. Paul Road issued by F A Miller Chicago.
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Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Coast
St. Paul Road
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Notice for MBA Meeting and Initiation
The regular meeting of the MBA will be held tomorrow night. All members are urged to attend as initiation will take place.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
A local advertisement reports Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollar reward for any failing case and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Miss May Hosmer Sizzles In Sapho At The Opera House
The Opera House offers Miss May Hosmer in Sapho tomorrow night drawing strong local interest. Her youthful beauty and praised prior work accompany a merited supporting cast and lavish costumes, especially in the masked ball. February 11 noted.
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Opera House
Miss May Hosmer
Sapho
Miss Hosmer
Miss Vaugn Visits Campbell Home Amid Lagging Illness
Miss Vaugn arrived Saturday evening from Chicago and will stay a week or two at the M. G. Campbell residence where Mrs. Campbell suffers a severe lagrippe attack. Frey’s photos advertised.
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Vaugn
Chicago
M. G. Campbell
Mrs. Campbell
Don't Trifle With a Cold Warns for Child Safety
The Chicago Tribune notes prudent care for autumn to spring colds in children and adults. Proper food ventilation dry warm clothing reduce risk. neglect can lead to severe illness or diphtheria. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, sold by Cook & Sherman.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Cook & Sherman
Farm loan applications open for March first at Citizens Savings Bank
We are ready to contract a limited amount of loans on farm mo for March 1st. Application should be made promptly to insure consideration. Citizens Savings Bank, 98-66.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Mrs. W. L. Smith Visits Daughter in Muscatine
Mrs. W. L. Smith arrived Saturday evening from Muscatine where she had been visiting for a days with her daughter Mrs. C. McDowell. Miss Lulu LaMotte was on arrival from Brighton Saturday night.
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W. L. Smith
Muscatine
C. McDowell
Lulu LaMotte
Brighton
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Oxfords
Oxford
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Fitzland
Dougherty Bros. Clothiers
Arctic
D. A. Ghalmers
North
Iowa Avenue
Catholic Church
Law
Holy See
United States
Jordan
Jefferson County
H. A. Ambler
Henry County
A. G. Roberts
van Buren
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
G. S. Lemmon
J.a.harwood
South Side
Thes New Management
Thes Washington Brick and Tile CO
Frey
Harness Sale
S. O. Barden
Barden Harness Co
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