City council approves Davenport bond bid and discontinues arc lights
At last night’s meeting City Treasurer Fred Smith presented two bids for the new light plant bonds. The Gro M. Bechtel Co. of Davenport won 12 000 now with 3 000 more possible later at 4 percent. The city will discontinue electric arc lights and park lighting, keep four lamps on the square, and adjourn to January 15 for paying bids.
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Fred Smith
Chicago
Gro M. Bechtel Co
Davenport
J. ¥. Marron
Winemouse
Washington Lluminating Company
Griffiths ship fine Polled Angus cattle to Chicago sale
Griffith shipped full blooded pedigreed Polled Angus cattle to Chicago for a major combination sale. The herd includes yearlings and two year olds with bulls and 16 heifers. The shipment aims for high prices at the upcoming sale in Chicago one week from tomorrow.
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Griffith
Chicago
Epitaphs for Barrow and Monk in Old West Saloon Tale
The text records epitaphs for Daniel Barrow of Sacramento and Hank Monk, a famed stage driver. Barrow is praised as a gentleman and sharpshooter who died amid gunfire in Jeff Morris's saloon, while Monk is lauded as a kind, generous driver whose memory travels to the golden streets.
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United States
Daniel Barrow
Sacramento
Hank Monk
Horace Creeley
Hlere
Barrow
Jeff Morris
Football called a bloody friendly fight not recreation
Writ by Philip Stubbes in 1583 argues football is a brutal form of combat, more deadly than pastime, with players breaking necks backs and other injuries, blood gushing and eyes protruding as fights and murtherous acts occur in the game.
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Philip Stubbes
Chinese Betrothed Man Faces Cruel Justice Case
The China Times reports Mr Jen paid for Mins Han, was refused the contract, and attempted to seize the bride from her husband. The magistrate sentenced the girl to death for her supposed wickedness, likening late life menace to the empire. The case compares kua-ing to Hag-chih death punishment.
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China Times
Jen
Mins Han
Death of George C Anderson in Santa Fe
George Curry Anderson died yesterday in Santa Fe New Mexico after a long illness of consumption. Born in this city he trained as a telegrapher for the Rock Island system and worked in Chicago before health declined. He leaves mother Mrs Swayne Beatty and sister Mrs George Henderson. interment planned here beside his father Dr A F Anderson. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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George Curry Anderson
Swayne Beatty
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Hervey Bell
Rock Island
Chicago
Robt. Ritchey
Evergreen
Ala
Texas
St. Joe
George
Second United Presbyterian Church
George Henderson
Dispute with Canada and pension talk dominate Washington
Washington dispatch reports Senate debate on the Wiay Bond treaty as part of US Canada disputes, notes Newfoundland treaty aims to settle issues piecemeal, and covers pension legislation for totally deaf veterans. Also mentions General Wood, war college references, and a dinner speaker market linked to congress.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Dominion of Canada
Joint High Commission
Canada
Newfoundland
Fairbanks
Representative Miers
Indiana
Representative Gaines
Tennessee
Miers
Grosvenor
Wood
New York
Strikers Ordered Back to Work at Lehigh Mines
Miners at the Lehigh mines in Webster City Iowa were ordered back to work Sunday by John C Reese president of the Iowa miners union They returned to work and the mines are operating at full capacity.
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Webster City
Lehigh Mines
John C. Reese
Miners’ Union of
Iowa
Woman fatally burned in gasoline explosion mix up
Ela Fitzgerald of Quincy Illinois died after a gasoline explosion Sunday. She had bought the fuel thinking it was kerosene due to a grocer error in delivering the order.
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Quincy
Ills
Ela Fitzgerald
Mrs Johanna Soderholm Relieved By Pain Balm
Mrs Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder but was helped by Chamberlains Pain Balm after surgery. Her son bought a bottle which quickly eased pain and helped her sleep. He recommends it to others. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Topeka Pastor Fined for Contempt of Court
Dr J T McFarland pastor of Topeka s largest church was fined 100 by the police judge for contempt after censuring the judge in open court over a fine imposed on Mrs Nation. McFarland is known in Muscatine and the Iowa conference and previously led Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt Pleasant.
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J. T. McFarland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Topeka
Kansas
McFarland
Nation
Muscatine
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
C. L. Stafford
First Methodist Church
Funeral Services for Thomas Jefferson Armstrong
Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Armstrong were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Morehouse. Rev Wright of the A M E church conducted the service with the A M E choir. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Lewis Wallace Joseph Daniels Nate Black Henry Hickman Henry Campbell and Lewis Guinn.
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Thomas Jefferson
Coal Dealers Rush to Meet Unprecedented Demand
Coal yards across the city sold out last night as orders flooded in yesterday. Dealers pressed all teams to supply nearly every resident, with inbound shipments allowing farm patrons and city customers to receive coal despite strained deliveries.
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Deaters
P E O Regular Meeting and Social Notice
Notice for P E O Regular meeting and sample social of Chapter 1 at the home of Miss Ida Roberts on Thursday afternoon January 1 2:30 PM. Members to bring the program and be present.
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Ida Roberts
Baptist Church Reports Sunday Communion and Accessions
First Baptist church held communion services Sunday morning and recorded eight accessions to the church.
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First Baptist Church
Alla Mistake brings touring musical farce to Opera House
The Opera House presents Alla Mistake a well known musical farce comedy with first class artists dazzling costumes and scenery. Ten new specialty features appear during the act and there are no walls between acts. The show will be played at popular prices and is expected to draw a packed house.
The Secret of Long Life Electric Hitters Ad
The Secret of Long Life promotes Electric Hitters as a cure all for stomach liver and kidney health. It claims to purify blood boost appetite and cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health following use.
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Stewart
Communion Service at Second United Presbyterian Church
A Sabbath service at the Second United Presbyterian Church featured Rev. Sawhill of Stanwood delivering a Gideon themed discourse on the three hundred who lapped water. Rev. Logue offered fitting remarks as he prepares to leave. Seven new members joined the church.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Sawhill
Stanwood
Town
Gideon
Logue
Funeral of Mrs. Abigail Mealey Postponed to Tomorrow
The funeral from Mrs. W. A. Stiles residence was delayed to tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon due to friends unable to arrive in time for today’s service.
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Abigail Mealey
W. A. Stiles
Dean's Ointment Proclaimed Soothe for Eczema Victims
A Washington citizen Mrs. A R Savage praises Dean's Ointment for her daughter's eczema on face and hands. She says other salves failed for seven years, but two boxes cured the sores and she recommends the remedy. For sale by all dealers. one box price not stated.
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A. R. Savage
Dean
Columbia
Nts
United States
The Population of the Moon
The piece surveys beliefs about inhabitants on the moon including men women and animals. It cites Dante Chaucer Shakespeare and German lore linking Cain theft and a Sunday offense to the moon legend.
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Dante
Cain
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Man Visits Hair Store To Try On False Beards
A hair store clerk recalls a man who spent over an hour reviewing a range of false beards. He tried multiple styles, examined himself in a mirror, and weighed whether to grow a beard.
Conceited drummer stirs dining room with lively cheese remark
A boastful drummer at a country hotel drew groans from fellow musicians as cheese was served. He bragged he could slay them by the thousand like Samson and someone quipped that the game Weapon helped him. The exchange ended with laughter at the table.
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Samson
Inquiries on Knowledge and Ignorance Prompted
The professor of logic asks the student to express understanding plainly and the student hesitates. The exchange pivots to a nimbly framed test of knowing versus not knowing using plain words in a Philadelphia Press quotation.
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Philadelphia Press
Minnie Smiter Plays Cards Then Catches Suitor
Dialogue exchange shows Minnie Smiter playing cards well with a gentleman as her brother warns Mr Smiter that Mamma said she would catch him if she played well. The scene hints at matchmaking and family oversight in a domestic setting.
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Mr. Smiter
Minnie
Mamma
Simple Scam Pitch Circulates in Morning Talk
A brief exchange shows a caller named Borem attempting a quick financial ploy by pressuring the merchant to lend a dollar. The dialogue reflects a common street con game in a Philadelphia Press item.
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Borem
Philadelphia Press
Indians on the Warpath in Washington Territory
A Dawson dispatch says about 200 Indians have taken the warpath between Little Salmon and the Pelley river. Two murders are reported and four stores burned in the raid. Local authorities issued warnings as tensions rose across the region.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Dawson
Little Salmon
Pelley River
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills advertised with testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & GO
Props
Toledo
F. d. Nese
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
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