Wants and Notices Fresh Classified Fragments
Wants a girl for general house work Mrs John McCartney seeks help 85 1f. Calves for sale 20 30 red yearlings from J H Lathrop. Phonograph business half interest for sale T H Chilcote 117 N Iowa Ave Washington Ia. Lost light gray furs near Harvey school house return to Journal Grace Hill store. Sit Wanted woman or girl for general housework Letts Bros Ainsworth Ia. If
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John McCartney
J. H. Lathrop
T. H. Chilcote
Iowa Ave
Washington
Iowa
Harvey
Journal Office
Grace Hill
Letts Bros
Ainsworth
Iowa Weather Forecast The Evening Journal
Weather forecast for Iowa notes today and tomorrow includes fair conditions in the west with snow or rain in the east. Sunday looks fair with a colder spell in the west.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
The Puzzling Shopper and the Forty Cent Coffee
A New York press note recalls a grocery scene where a woman tests the clerk with varied prices. The clerk lists coffee prices 2, 28, 30, 35, 40 cents and confirms a twenty five cent coffee, then sells a pound of forty cent ground coffee.
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New York Press
Quote on poverty and buying power in a Kansas City Journal bit
The Kansas City Journal lampoons wealth and consumer bias with a weary salesman's remark that a millionaire can walk in and order freely, but often does not. The exchange highlights price indifference versus restraint.
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Kanasas City
First Meal Question Prompts Oatmeal Answer
A four year old boy Paul asks his father what the first meal of the day is. He answers promptly with Oatmeal in a brief morning exchange.
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Paul
Littl Paul
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Coughs Quickly
An old pharmacy claim states Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs that may become pneumonia overnight. It asserts the medicine heals inflamed lungs and prevents dangerous conditions, attributed to Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Miss Clara Horning Ill with Neuralgia in County News
The January 15 issue notes Miss Clara Horning has been quite poorly with neuralgia. Thomas Wheelan and sons deliver corn to Bert Pierce. Oda and Verle Murphy stay with Fred Cummings while Cummings is in Oklahoma. Mesdames Smith Todd and Genkinger plan a missionary entertainment soon.
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Clara Horning
Thomas Wheelan and Sons
Bert Pierce
Oda
Verle Murphy
Fred Cummings
Mr. Cummings
Oklahoma
Mesdames Smith
Todd
Genkinger
Ralph Stewart
Hugo Ahrens
Chicago
Local residents travel and visitors depart for Washington
James Ferguson of Washington called on friends yesterday. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and son, Mr. and Mrs. Zook, Mrs. Moorehead, Miss Wooley, J. B. McCoy and sons, Will Wooley, and W E. Walker traveled to Washington this morning. Dr. N J Lease and D H Fox returned from Nebraska on business. Frank Haul came home from Kansas this morning.
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James Ferguson
Washington
John Holmes and Son
John Zook
Joseph Moorehead
Jeanette Wooley
J. B. McCoy and
Frank
John
Will Wooley
W. KE. Walker
N. J. Lease
D. H. Fox
Nebraska
Frank Haul
Kansas
Mrs Robertson and Miss Mary Leave for Monterey Health Visit
Mrs Robertson and her daughter Miss Mary depart West Liberty for Monterey California to stay with Mrs Sylvia Robertson Dickson for the winter. The trip aims to benefit Miss Mary’s poor health and friends hope for improvement. Mrs George Stevenson travels to Titus for her mother in law’s illness. Mrs Forrest Herris visits sister in Illinois. Chapter CM PEO to meet with Miss Ella McLaughlin to discuss Dombey and Son. Mrs Sam Stattler of West Chester visits Keota.
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Forrest Herris
Illinois
Ella McLaughlin
Dombey & Son
Sam Stattler
West Chester
Keota
Pigeons and Parabola: A Colonial Bet Gone Apace
A colonial humor tale describes a major wagering with an ecolonel who fancies pigeons. The plan involved shipping birds to Chicago and St Louis to be liberated, while a boy named Joe would clip their wings. After two days the pigeons return with exceptionally swift feet, proving the wager and comic consequences.
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St. Loui
Express
Joe
Browning
Local notes and visits across Iowa and California
Miss Alice Stephens returns home to assist in a millinery shop with sister Miss Tressa Stevens. Dr and Mrs H Hamilton visit Washington. Miss Ida Dupuis leaves for Washingon after days with friends here. Mrs Grace Swhnam returns from Blanchard Iowa. Rev Dr S Smith concludes revival at M E church with impactful sermons. R Q L Lynn visits Pleasant Plain. Neiswanger family members travel for mother Mrs Samuel Neiswanger’s illness with nurse from Iowa City. Grover Neiswanger visits Columbus Junction.
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Alice Stephens
California
Tressa Stevens
H. &. Hamilton
Washington
Ida Dupuis
Washingon
Grace ‘Swhnam
Blanchard
Iowa
M. E. Church
S. Smith
Smith
R. QO. Lynn
Pleasant Plain
Mart Neiswanger
Muscatine
Tom Neiswanger
Harvey
Samuel Neiswanger
W. A. Walker
Miss Huskins
Lone Tree
M. L. Miller
Iowa City
Neiswanger
Grover Neiswanger
Columbus Junction
Blackburns boxing blacKeye tragedy shocks Philadelphia
Alonzo Polk died from injuries after a quarrel with boxer Jack Blackburn who was arrested. Polk's wife Mattie was also shot and hospitalized in serious condition. The incident followed a recent ring death and renews calls against boxing, with critics questioning the sport's violent reputation and safety.
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Philadelphia
Alonzo Polk
Jack” Blackburn
Blackburn
Mattie Polk
Board of Supervisors Complete County Officers Books
The board finished a two weeks review of county officers books, even checking 1906 entries, praising uniform courtesy and efficiency. They commend retiring officers and expect new ones to maintain high standards, noting conditions in county offices have rarely been better. Cress Dunbar and Gipson express delight at the results.
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Board of Supervisors
Messrs. Cress, Dunbar and Gipson
Mine disaster probe urged for Lick Branch mine deaths
Jen Davis of the United Mine Workers of West Virginia accuses the Lick Branch mine of violating mining laws after two explosions in three weeks killed more than a hundred workers. He calls for an immediate legislative investigation in Charlestown West Virginia.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Jen Davis
United Mine Workers of West Virginia
Lick Branch
Hughes to Be Initiated Into Krewe of Ko-Noon-No
Governor Charles Evans Hughes will suspend official duties tonight in Syracuse to undergo initiation into the Krewe of Ko-Noon-No, an adjunct of the state fair. Members will not disclose details of the initiation.
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Syracuse
N. Y
N Y
Charles Evans Hughes
Empire State
Jailed as Swindlers Santa Fe Detectives Say They Have Pair of Claim Workers
Desloines Iowa January 16 detectives report two claim workers linked to swindles are jailed in Santa Fe. Meanwhile Iowa authorities note zero percent of dairy cattle tested so far are tuberculous and slated for destruction to protect public health as tainted milk concerns grow.
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Santa Fe
Desloines
Iowa State
Gardiner Woman Credits Pinkham's Remedy For Cure
An unnamed Gardiner, Maine woman says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her organic troubles and a severe female weakness after three months. The ad urges women to try the tonic before surgical operation and notes Mrs. Pinkham provides free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Wixcrams
E. Pinkham
United States
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Trade Progress in January Says Ample Funds Available
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade reports that the first half of January shows progress with new undertakings supported by ample funds. Leading industries raise workloads, output lags, fairs from last year stay strong, cotton goods markets firm, and woolen buyers from the south and west enter the Boston market with some spring orders.
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Dun’s
New York
R. G. Dun's & Co
Trade Today
Boston
Bigamy charge against W.G. Primeau linked to Davenport arrest
W.G. Primeau formerly of the Unique theater and also known as W. G. Cooper was jailed on bigamy charges after a marriage in town last Sunday. Police claim he has a wife in another state and he was brought back from Davenport for a preliminary hearing. Hazel Grush believed they wed and faces a troubling romance ending.
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W.G. Primeau
W. G. Cooper
Unique Theater
Davenport
Black
Cooper
Hazel Grush
Boiled While Bathing Wealthy Landowner Found Dead
Denver reports John C. Beatty of Mount Vernon New York a wealthy landowner was found dead in a bath tub with hot water running the body had been in the water since midnight and was boiled Gotch to sail for New York January 27 after failing to arrange match with Hackenschmidt in London January 16 indicating travel plans and boxing interest
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Denver
Colo
John C. Beatty
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Mr and Mrs Sanders Host Dinner Party
KHOTA January 16 report shows Mr and Mrs B L Sanders entertaining several friends at a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening. An elaborate menu and social evening described. Mrs C O Keiser hosted Birthday Embroidery club Friday with guests and a two course luncheon. H C Bowe visits from Canada and notes prosperous Canadian colony.
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B. L. Sanders
C. O. Keiser
Birthday Embroidery Club
H. C. Bowe
Canada
Bethlehem commandery to hold called conclave
There will be a called conclave of Bethlehem commandery No 45 Tuesday evening Jan 19 at 730 for work in the order of the Temple. Wilber Miller B. Mrs P R Peterson departed for her home at Winslow Mo this morning. For ten weeks Mrs Peterson has been a guest at the Oscar Carlson home five miles north of the city.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Temple
Wilber Miller, B
P. R. Peterson
Winslow
Peterson
Oscar Carlson
Wright denies Spanish king aviation teaching claim
Paris reports Wilbur Wright denies being engaged by King Alfonso of Spain to train him to sail an aeroplane. In Augusta Georgia, John D. Rockefeller and a party of fourteen arrived for a several week stay.
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Paris
Wilbur Wright
Alfonso of
Spain
Miss Mary Masson Arrives From Brighton for Weekend
Miss Mary Masson arrived last evening from Brighton to spend the weekend at home.
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Mary Masson
Brighton
Wharton Estate Worth 25 Million in Will
The will of Joseph Wharton, the iron magnate, has been offered for probate in Philadelphia on January 16. The estate is estimated at 25 million dollars and most of it goes to his widow three daughters and his grandchildren.
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Wharton
Philadelphia
Joseph Wharton
Franking Privilege Granted to Widows of Two Presidents
The house has granted the franking privilege to Mrs. Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Grover Cleveland.
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Washington, Jan
House
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Harper travels to visit ill brother in Ainsworth
L J D Harper of Karinam Iowa changed cars here last evening for Ainsworth to be at the bedside of his brother John J Harper who is quite ill in Ainsworth hospital or residence.
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L. J. D. Harper
Karinam
Iowa
Ainsworth
John J. Harper
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