Fire hits Farrier home as infant dies in strangulation
A roof fire at Ralph Dougherty's East Third Street residence, occupied by Joe Farrier, was brought under control by bucket brigades until firefighters arrived. In a separate tragedy, Cecil Cherry, born November 2, 1901, died of strangulation at her grandparents' home, with funeral services held this afternoon and burial at Rim Grove cemetery.
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Ralph Dougherty
Joe Farrier
East Third Street
Cecil Cherry
F. Cherry
Elmer Cherry
Cherry
Mr. Logue
U. P. Church
Rim Grove Cemetery
Alneweorth News Notes From Feb 19
Charles Laird of Burlington visited his father A J Laird. John Osmond traveled to Letts this morning. Rev J S Nicholson of Pleasant Plain aided Rev J H Miller at Baptist church meetings. Rev W N Potter attended the funeral of Mr Owen in West Liberty. Arthur Welleiver returned from Oklahoma where he worked for Northwestern Line Co. H I Mizs of West Branch called on old friends here.
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Charles Laird
Burlington
A. J. Laird
John Osmond
Letts
J. S. Nicholson
Pleasant Plain
J. H. Miller
Baptist Church
W. N. Potter
Owen
West Liberty
Arthur Welleiver
Oklahoma
Northwestern Line Co
Hi. M. Mizs
West Branch
Milwaukee Train Delays and Local Happenings
Special dispatch notes Milwaukee train No 11 ran one and a half minutes late this morning. Smith and Burlingham start a five story grain elevator with a cupola to overlook trains. A son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Colby last evening. the baby will be named Milwaukee. Mike Blayney’s team startled a Milwaukee train last week and he fell into a ditch but was unhurt. Seventy five passengers traveled to Washington on the Milwaukee run this morning. Bill Hatchway leaves for Nadwion to work in Milwaukee yards this summer. Mrs Sarah Kenstinger arrived from Haskins and visits with Mrs Anna Murphy whose husband is section foreman.
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Milwaukee
Smith & Burlingham
Arthur Colby
Mike
Washington
Bill Hatchway
Nadwion
Area travel notes show local residents and entertainers
Feb 19 Harry Lloyd was a passenger for Burlington this morning. Mr and Mrs G W Smith returned from a protracted visit with friends in Fidon Fairfield and Indianola. Frank Hinpton and company who gave two entertainments in the opera house departed this morning for Oskaloosa.
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Harry Lloyd
Burlington
G. W. Smith
Fidon
Fairfield
Indianola
Frank Hinpton
Opera House
Oskaloosa
Local Notes on Births and Visits Across Iowa City
Feb 19 updates from Iowa City list Mr. and Mrs Wesley Emmons at the J O Emmons home. Mr and Mrs Edward Carpenter celebrate a newborn daughter born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Newall Grady announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wagoner travel to Davenport Monday to consult Dr Michelton about a fall Mrs Wagoner sustained months ago.
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Wesley Emmons
Iowa City
J. O. Emmons
Edward Carpenter
Koro
Newall Grady
Joseph Wagoner
Davenport
Michelton
Loud’s Contract Plan Threatens Rural Free Delivery
Washington report notes Chairman Loud, head of the house postoffice committee, sits on a hornet’s nest over a post office bill that would place rural free delivery under a contract system. The proposal shocks the house, seen as audacious, and signals Loud and his plan to be defeated as rural free delivery remains.
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Washington, D.C
Loud
Postoffice Committee
House
Mr. Loud
Strain Couple Marks Golden Wedding in Ainsworth
Special from Ainsworth Iowa reports Mr and Mrs James Strain Sr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home two miles northeast of town. They have lived on the farm for forty six years as children grandchildren and kin joined in a pleasant reunion with out of town guests D B D Strato Ringgold county Mr and Mrs W L Strain Washington and Lou and Itha Dawson Washington attending.
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Ainsworth
James Strain
Here
W. L Strain
Washington
Lou and
Itha Dawson
Keller’s Autobiography Boosted by Island Dream
Helen Keller, famed blind author, wrote her life story for The Ladies Home Journal. The editor offered to help fund a Halifax harbor island as a summer home, spurring her writing progress. A Christmas morning check marked her first substantial earnings, fueling hope she might buy the island.
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Helen Keller
Ladies’ Home Journal
Halifax Harbor
Local Social Notes From Washington Area
Mrs. Keb 19 and Mrs. William Taylor are ill. Mrs. Harv. Mikech in Muscatine for several days. Mary Meyers and her mother visit the O. E. Rehmel home in south Washington. D. A. Rehmel was a guest at the Tlk Rehmel home last evening.
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William Taylor
Harv. Mikech
Muscatine
Mary Meyers
Mother
O. E. Rehmel
Washington
D. A
Rehmel
T Lk Rehmel
Dress Does Not Reflect Inner Health Claims
A short ad endorses Rocky Mountain Tea by J. H. Stewart, arguing true wellness comes from functioning organs, not appearance, and promoting the product as the bodily harmony solution.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
J. H. Stewart
Advertising as a Key to Business Growth
The text argues advertising is essential for business, especially through newspapers, but warns to advertise only what can be backed up. It describes two goals: attracting customers with ads and retaining them with good service, honest dealings, and energy. It emphasizes front end effort and post-sale care as critical.
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A & Power
Faust Selection Sparks Chorus of Classics at Home
A young lady finishes a Faust selection while an old lady praises Home Sweet Home. The contrast in musical interludes highlights differing tastes as the scene ends with a comic exchange.
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Sweet Home
Hot Springs Arkansas Baths Attract World Health Seekers
The Hot Springs health resort season opens January 1 offering restorative waters and reputed curative advantages. The Sprogs are under government control with moderate charges and good treatment. The quickest route for western travelers is the Iowa Central Ry with very low round trip rates in effect. For details contact George Barry in Marshalltown.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
Sprogs
Lowa Central Ry
Gro
Barry
Gpx
T. A. Marshalltown
Changes in Senate and political complexion debate
The piece reviews upcoming Senate elections with thirty two seats to be filled, noting several incumbents up for reelection and minor party shifts. It highlights leaders like Clark of Montana and Bell of Colorado, plus debates over pension reform and log rolling tactics in budgeting battles.
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Senate
Wellington
Kansas
Utah
Washington
North Carolina
Rebels Surrender in Batangas Province
Major Amoranto and 106 Fili pino rebels surrendered in Batangas province Lauzon Tuesday. Reports note other incidents including a fatal locomotive wreck in Columbus Ohio and a major sanatorium fire in Battle Creek. A senate panel favors the consular service reform bill amid donations in Germany totaling 80 000 marks for 1901 efforts.
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Amoranto
Batangas
Lauzon
William Smith
Columbus
Germany
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