Tribute notes and golf club anniversary speak at New York dinner
Simeon Ford, a witty New York hotel man, spoke at the St Andrews Golf Club's twentieth birthday dinner in New York. He recalled touching John D Rockefeller with a golf ball and joked about golf being democratic. Governors Hughes and Taft sent thoughts, praising golf and the club. The event featured a photo of America’s first game of golf near Yonkers.
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St. Andrews Club
Simeon Ford
John D. Rockefeller
New York
St. Andrews Golf Club
John D
John
Fleet Taft
Hughes
Taft
Pope
Iaughes
America
Yonkers
Ostracism Proposed as Remedy for Divorce by Milwaukee Bishop
Bishop W. W. Webb of the Milwaukee diocese urges social ostracism for all divorced persons as a remedy for the divorce problem. He says he never socializes with divorced individuals and avoids inviting them to his home, though he may visit if unaware of their status.
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W. W. Webb
Diocese of
Milwaukee
Webb
Tiny Parisian Ring Watches Captivate New York
A returning Paris visitor showcases a compact ring with a blue enamel watch face and gold hands, surrounded by jewel-set rim and side accents. Some versions feature hour marks of precious stones, all under an inch in diameter, reflecting Palais Royal fashion.
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Paris
New York
Palais Royal
Aeroplane hat trend rises in Paris fashion
The Paris Gaulois predicts a new women’s hat will grow in size this season, the aeroplane hat. It will feature towering height and wide circumference and, the paper notes, give the wearer a skyward effect.
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Paris Gaulois
The Farmer's Boy Sees City Life Compared to Farm Living
An editorial argues country boys should not rush to city work for higher pay. It contrasts urban toil in mills and foundries with farm life, noting many city jobs pay little and hours are long. It urges weighing farming options before leaving the home farm.
Plowing Grapevines to Combat Grape Leaf Hopper
Plowing vineyards in winter to kill grape leaf hopper eggs is largely ineffective for direct control. Most hoppers survive buried, and field-wide plowing may push insects to neighboring plots. Indirectly, plowing can reduce food or shelter during bad weather, possibly lowering numbers modestly.
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California
Fox and Dewey Shoes Sell After Year Start
Fox and Dewey announce yearly post holiday shoe sale with high quality goods and low prices. All prices are clearly marked with one price for all, and the store emphasizes safety in buying. They are exclusive agents for Stetson Florsheim and Douglas.
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Fox & Dewey
Stetson, Florsheim and Douglas
Local residents make short trips and visits in area
Sam Thompson spent hours in Ainsworth. Fred Smith of Richland was a business caller in town yesterday. Mrs. Hila Kline arrived from Chicago after a week with relatives. Fred VanSickle returned to Oska toosa after visiting the Van Sickle home. Ezra Ingham and John Simpson were passengers for Keota for an evening visit. Mrs. Alex Stephen of Keota returned home after visiting Edgar Wilson. Mrs. J. S. Wilson and three children came home from Vinton Iowa after about a week away. Mrs. A. S. Smith and daughters and Miss Retta Smith returned from Bloomfield after several days. Leslie McFarland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McFarland, is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. The Misses Dorothy Miller and Hazel Martin return to the University of Chicago for school tomorrow after holiday at home. Mrs. H. L. Tedford and daughter Hazel depart for Lenox Iowa after week with the J. P. McCulley home. Uncle Rube and a strong Jackson township company present a big play tonight in the opera house. Jos. Melinsky arrived from Pleasant Plain, visits north of the city, then leaves for Freeport Illinois to manage Louis Kauscher's greenhouse. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Wolf and son Earl travel home to Keota after visiting the McElwain home. Earl stayed two days, parents yesterday.
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Sam Thompson
Ainsworth
Fred Smith
Richland
Hila Kline
Chicago
Fred VanSickle
Oskatoosa
A. van Sickle
Ezra Ingham
John Simpson
Keota
Alex Stephen
Edgar Wilson
Leslie McFarland
Thos. McFarland
Dorothy Miller
Hazel Martin
Universiy of
H. L. Tedford
Hazel
Lenox
Iowa
J. P. McCulley
Rube
Jackson Township
Jos. Melinsky
Pleasant Plain
Freeport
Lil
Louis Kauscher
D. W. Wolf
Earl
McElwain
Religious Author Reports Kidney Trouble Relief
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble with a severe winter attack leaving him bedridden for eight days. He details thick white sediment in urine, frequent urination, and states that Foley's Kidney Remedy eased the pain and restored normal urine. He endorses Foley's Pleasant to take.
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Foley
Lemmon
Reflection on the Lower Italy Earthquake’s Deep Humbling Lesson
The author ponders the great catastrophe in lower Italy and Sicily, noting distant observers feel detached yet find in the disaster a stark reminder that all humans share fragile earthbound fate. The piece muses on loss, the randomness of nature, and the limits of human explanation in the face of inexplicable tragedy.
Moonshiner's Daughter to Play at Opera House Next Tuesday
The Moonshiner's Daughter, a top melodrama, comes to the city opera house next Tuesday the 5th. It has drawn capacity crowds for six seasons and portrays old Kentucky mountain life with strong characters and lively four acts. Miss Mary Carew leads a strong cast with notable scenery from Harry J. Buhler studios.
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Old
Kentucky
Mary Carew
Harry J. Buhler
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Earth’s Greatest Healer
The advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stops burns and scalds, eases wounds and bruises, and quickly cures skin eruptions, boils, ulcers, and piles. It states relief is instant and price is 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon’s.
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Bucklen
J. E. Lemmon
For Sale of Farms and Town Property Near West Chester Iowa
For Sale offers include extra good farms and town residence and business property at bargain prices near West Chester in Washington County Iowa. Properties lie within two to five miles of town and are described as good markets in Iowa. Also listed is a meat market with ice business, including buildings and fixtures that are described as a good paying venture.
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West Chester
Washington County
Iowa
Dayton's Elevating and Coal Business Listed in West Chester
J. D. Dayton of West Chester runs a combined elevator and coal operation. The notice highlights a 52-tf business profile detailing services and regional reach.
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J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Washington Hair Dressing Parlors Closed for Illness
On account of the illness of Mrs Black the Washington Hair Dressing Parlors will be closed till further notice Miss Mobtts will wait on you at your home by telephoning her at 493 Green
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Black
Washington
Miss Mobtts
Green
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Sicily
Terra Firma
Moonshiner's
Stein-Bloch
Kuppenheimers
Styles
East Side
J. A. Harwood
Caner
Lusic Co
Vicinity
Washington County Savings Bank
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