Local Residents Arrive and Depart For Nearby Cities
George DeLong arrives from Winfields. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Strain return from Ainsworth. George Barrett headed to Brighton for business. S. D. Carris visits from West Chester. Mother Goose reception set at the opera house on Saturday afternoon Feb 17. Frank McNally and Sam Hays return from Kansas City on business. Mrs. J I Matthews travels to Ainsworth to see ill Mrs. S A Matthews. Miss Maude Watters returns from Davenport. Rev and Mrs Edwin M Calvin and son depart for Winfield. Andrew McEhiney leaves for Clarinda on business. Mr and Mrs Arthur Mason arrive from Burlington. Armstrongs return home to Sigourney after visiting George Barrett. J W S Daonham Ira Sproul and D J Palmer depart for Pittsburg to attend Second United Presbyterian Frome gathering. Descriptions of Remach and sister garden jobs noted. Postage asks to be sent to Mr Obngemach for health benefit.
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Mother Goose
Opera House
Frank McNally
Kansas City
Sam Hays
J.I. Matthews
Ainsworth
S. A. Matthews
Maude Watters
Davenport
Edw. M. Calvin and Son
Winfield
Andrew McEhiney
T. J. McElhinney
Clarinda
Arthur Mason
Burlington
Armstrong
George Barrett
Sigourney
J. W. S. Daonham
Ira Sproul
D. J. Palmer
Pittsburg
Second United Presbyterian
Remach
Garden’ Jobs
Scranton
San Francis
Ceee
Pure Food Bill Up Iowa Legislature Clears Hurdles
The Iowa Legislature moves toward passage of a pure food bill after multiple prior attempts. Lawmakers review proposed standards, labeling rules, and enforcement provisions as support grows among key committees.
Pure food bill gains ground in Iowa legislature
Lawson delivers speech as lawmakers weigh a comprehensive pure food law. The measure, backed by dairy interests and grocers, would create a state food and dairy commissioner with broad enforcement powers, new lab facilities, and penalties for violations.
Two Looks at Economy in Centerville Coal Trade
My Coal by Centerville Cos delivers strong results with price and performance compared to rivals. The ad highlights favorable output and reliability for buyers seeking value in energy supplies.
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Centerville
Iowa Legislature Sees Bills Passed and Debated
The fifth week of the Iowa Legislature reports several enacted measures including bills legalizing town and school district incorporations and a Clinton election with certified patent records. Resolutions urging federal action on railroad rates and pure food law face mixed progress as party lines and committee controls shape outcomes.
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Grand Army
Loyal Legion
Legislative Assembly
National Guard
W. H. Thrift
Parker
Sae Cliy
Castle
Shenandoah Company
Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
General Assembly
Lawsen
Cummins
New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance Companies
Johnson
Minnesota
Aittle
Senate
State Bank of
West Liberty
Harvey
Marion County
West Des Moines
Elkhart
Polk County
Lidderdale
Whiting
Monona County
Clinton
Iowa
Congress
Washington
Allison and
Wolliver
House
Committee On Federal Relations
W. P. Crawford
Dubuque
Crawford
Congressig Hepburn
Thank Offering Services At Two City Churches
Two city churches host annual thank offering services next Sabbath morning. At Second United Presbyterian church Miss Susie Young of Grundy Center will speak, returning from seven years as a missionary in India. At Methodist church Miss Mary Eva Gregg of Muttra India will also speak, a prominent self supporting missionary and head of the Muttra girls training school, and she will speak at Epworth league and evening services.
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United Presbyterian Church
Susie Young
Grundy Center
Miss Young
Afarwa
India
Margaret Young
Hetytus School
Mary Eva Gregg
Mt. Vieasant
Muttra
Miss Gregg
Methodist Church
Epworth League
J. S. Shearer
Man May Become Creator Through Science Says Ostwald
Professor Wilhelm Ostwald of the University of Leipsic told Columbia University listeners that science may eventually create life through chemical processes and produce forms ranging from protozoa to a new order of humanity. He cited Jacques Loeb’s experiments and predicted gradual steps toward living beings with the ability to propagate their kind, forming an evolution beyond current biology.
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Wilhelm Oostwald
University of Leipsic
Columbia University
New York World
Ostwald
Jacques Loeb
University of California
Professor Ostwald
Loeb Hae
Death at Ainsworth John McFarland Passes After Long Illness
John McFarland an elderly resident of Ainsworth died this morning about 2 20 at his home after years of declining health. Born in Green County Ohio on July 2 1817 he married Sarah Kendall in 1841 and had eight children, three of whom died in infancy. Surviving are five children and his second wife Sarah McLarin who also survives. He moved to Washington County in 1866 and lived in Ainsworth for ten years. Funeral arrangements have been made.
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Ainsworth
John McFarland
McFarland
Mr. McFarland
Green County
Ohio
Sarah Jane Kendall
Ihey
Rebecca J. Frew
Denver
George K. McFarland
Wayland
Fulton A. McFarland
Ft. Madison
Elizabeth Keister
Washington
Arthur McFarland
Sarah M. McLarin
Missionary Convention Plans Held by Keokuk Presbyterians
The Woman's Missionary Society of Keokuk Presbytery United Presbyterian church schedules its annual meeting in Columbus City next month. Mrs. F O Ross leads praise, Mrs. W A Cook handles the bank offering, Fay Taylor reads the missionary letter, and Ella Montgomery speaks on work among Indians during the March 27 and 28 sessions.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Keota Couple Stopover After Kansas Trip
Mr and Mrs N G S McNurlen of Keota were overnight visitors in the city on their way home from a trip to Kansas.
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N. GS. McNurlen
Keota
City
Kansas
Commercial Club Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
The Commercial club convenes its regular monthly session with a call for a large attendance from members to participate in the proceedings and discussions.
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Commercial Club
Freight yard worker Edward Hall dies from injuries
Kankakee February 12 Edward Hall a Bie Four switchman died at Emergency hospital from injuries in the freight yards. He was found lying near the track with his stall crushed and his right arm nearly severed. No one connected with the accident.
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Kankakee
Edward Hall
Hall
The English of Our Sires Poem Praise in Slang Spell
Alfred J. Waterhouse of New York writes a playful homage to English “of our sires” praising its vigor and spelling freedom. The piece muses on phonetic spelling, spelling rules, and the charm of language shaped by tradition and everyday speech.
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Amalse
Alfred J. Waterhouse
New York Times
Graft and resist: company vows to stay despite critics
Chicago Record-Herald reports J. H. Case of Kansas City, Mo., special representative for the Falfurra lias Immigration Co., is in the city. He names J. A. Ashby as county representative. Mrs. P. H. Tailman returns home to Keota after visiting the city yesterday.
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J. H. Case
Kansas City
Falfurrias Immigration Co
Falfurria
Texas
J. A. ¥. Ashby
P. H. Tailman
Keota
Cty
Pain Balm for Back Ailment Mentioned in Ad
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for back pain caused by rheumatism. It suggests applying balm two to three times daily and rubbing the area, with a damp flap offering quick relief. sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Cook & Sherman
Stewart
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Winfeld
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Page County
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Methodist Churches
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A. N. Keister
Missionary Convention
Switchman
Chicago Record-Herald
Ross & Moothart
Harry Ross and
L. L. Moothart
Washington National Bank
W. W. Wells
Wm. A. Co
Leigh H. Wallace
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J. A. Young
J. A. Harwood
F. L. Wilson
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