The World Is Growing Better Glimpses of Progress and Reform
A sweeping list of societal improvements is described from peace advocacy and natural events to crime solving, football reform, charity clubs, and better consumer goods. The passage names Roosevelt, Tillman, Beattie, Richeson, Dr. Webster, Winfield, Packers, and Fox and Dewey's, framing a period of social change.
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Roosevelt
Tillman
Gems Beattie
Richeson
Dr. Webster
New York
Army of Good Fellows
Law
Chicago
Geo. Paul Brand
Jake Bailey
U. S
Fox and Dewey's
Local social notes and church updates from Dublin 1912
Ice deliveries, visits, and family moves populate this Dublin column dated Jan 16 1912. The piece lists Robertson and Smith households, church officers at New Haven, neighbors dining together, and various travels to Chicago Rubio and Washington. Several sick spells and a school reopening frame community life.
Prominent Muscatine Resident Calvin McDaniel Dies
Calvin R. McDaniel, 61, a longtime south Muscatine resident, died after a paralytic stroke suffered shortly before 11 AM. Born in Wapello, he married Laura Bird 35 years ago, then Mrs. J. Ryan after her death. Survived by four children Fannie, Donald, George L., and William H. The death prompted condolences from neighbors and relatives including Angie Robert Young and Chris Schwartz's family.
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Muscatine
Calvin R. McDaniel
Daniel
Hershey Avenue
Donald
McDaniel
Wapel
Local notes from Crawfordsville and area
January 17 1912 news items include Miss Alice Swickard Glen Colsen and John Griffith visiting Burlington. Mr Wilkinson Columbus City to begin cobbler work at C Harper harness shop. Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Smith Grover Colorado. United Presbyterians install new lighting plant at their church. James Turkington Winfield visits.
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Wilkinson
Columbus City
C Harper Harness Shop
Will Bailey
Wilfred Smith
Grover Colorado
Local notes report illness travel and farm news in January 1912
Dr Stewart from Washington called for W L Ireland's sick baby. Walter Nordyke returned from Chicago. Anderson Mills said to be very low. Mrs F M Strickland trip to Ottumwa. Willard Stocker listed as sick. Johnny Laithly returning to Ames for college. Miss Millie Vacha back from home visit. Mrs John Malichky home from Riverside after operation. Ant Malichky and John Shalla families with Mrs Vacha. Joe Knotek returned from Ames. Vacha and Shalla guests with Malichky. May family on Will Eckles farm. Mrs Fred Faulkner ill. Martin Steinmetz rented Brighton area farm. Prairie Flower meetings end. church members join. W F M S set all day Thursday Jan 18 with Mrs Birdie Booth. No school at Prairie Flower due to cold. Lincoln pupils suffer frost bites. Martin Steinmetz shelled corn. Geo Carter shelling. We are sorry to report the death of
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Rubio
Dr. Stewart
Washington
W. L. Ireland
Walter Nordyke
Chicago
Anderson Mills
West Chester Telegram 1912 Mines Trips and Local Trade
West Chester news notes January 16 1912 report J D Dayton’s Missouri trip and local rail delays. Joplin and Golden City mines attract visitors while speckle corn is noted as well as a Montgomery City ranch. Limerman visits his brother and Langfords buy restaurant stock with changes in staff amid winter weather and coal deliveries.
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Souri
Joplin
Golden City
Ainsworth Jubilee Quartet Charms Crowd at Baptist Church
The Jubilee quartet performed to a large crowd as part of the Ainsworth lecture series on January 17 1912. Notable moments included two violin solos by Arthur Lewis and overall audience satisfaction with the program.
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Ainsworth
Jubilee
The
Baptist Church
Arthur Lewis
C. C. Keiper
Markets Report From Chicago Front With Dual-Year Openings
Markets show mixed receipts and weak prospects across cattle and grain. Reports detail 1911 and 1912 openings with estimated arrivals, official receipts and varied price ranges for cattle sheep and hogs, plus grain quotes from Chicago and Morrison.
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Chicago
Cocoanut Valued for Food Shade in Tropics
The cocoanut is prized as a food and drink source in tropical countries and noted as the best tree for shade.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOX & Dewey
MELBA
N. L. Black
W. Jefferson St
Washington, Iowa
the County News
New Haven
Bert Smith
J. B. McCaleb
S. Bert Smith
Gus Strum
J. W. Combs
Glenn Dunbar
John Robertson
Charley Robertson
Glenn Robertson
William Rob
Ertson
Harry Davidson
Frank Smith
A. J. Robertson
Jim Thompson
Mrs. Frank Smith
J. W. Comb’s
Washingon
Opal Guy
A. J. Robertson's
Howard Mangold
Lillie Hutt
West Chester
New Haven Church
Flossie
Cedar School District
Mr. Juzeler
Dave McLaughlin
Ed Erickson
Mrs Herry Baker
John Libe
E. J. White
Will Libe
Frank Libe
Otto Scheibel
Lester Orr
Bert. Willits
Lela White
Earle Libe
Dublin
W. E. Augustine
Richland
Nancy Brinning
la Grippe
G. C. Mayer
Roy Diggs
Titus
James McCaleb
Crist Brinning
Dr.Anderson
Rob. McCaleb
W. T. Stevenson
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthewm Adama
James Whitcomb Riley
George McDaniel
Angie
Robert Young
Co. F. Stewart
McCauley
Chris Schwartz
Norman Stewart
Schwartz
Norman
Winfield
Crawfordsville
Alice Swickard
Glen Clos
Sen and
John Griffith
Bur
Lington
United Presbyterians
James Turkington
Casey’s
F. M. Strickland
Ottumwa
Willard Stocker
Johnny Laithly
Ames
Egypt
Millie Vacha
John Malichky
Riverside
Ant Malichky
John Shalla
Mela Vacha
Charlie Shalla
Mrs. Malichky
Richmond
Mr. Holub
John May
Mr. May
Will Eckles
Fred Faulkner
Martin Steinmetz
Brighton
Prairie Flower Churn
Birdie Booth
Prairie Flower
Lincoln School
Geo. Carter
M. E. Church
J. D. Daytom
Missouri
Kansas
Rock Island
Geo. Limerman
Montgomery City
Joe
Elmer
Lee Langford
R. F McFarlane
Charlie Skipton
John Bauer
Anthony VanSickle
Clara Trotter
uoGgs
Texas
Harry L. Kaga Morrision
Towa
Lamson Bros. & Co
Moogiope
Revena
Cabuwaben
John A. Babcock
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