Notables to Address World Citizenship Conference
The World Citizenship Conference in Oregon from June 29 to July 6 plans speakers from many nations. Attendees include ministers educators philanthropists and reformers with delegates expected from China Japan France England Canada and the United States.
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China
Japan
France
England
Canada
United States
Ore
Wilson
Fist
America
James A. ‘Ponkld
Richard Lodge
British ‘Isles
Ibuka
Motoda
Ng Poon Chew
Isaac T. Headland
Armenay Haigazion
Turkey
Charles Merle
Aubigne
Vis
Embry
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with pledge and reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes endorsements from local firms in Toledo, Ohio, claims of internal action, testimonial offers, and a 75 cent price per bottle with drugstore distribution.
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Hall
Words of Counsel by Walt Mason
Advice on how to approach busy worried or cheerful people with respect. Warns against interrupting or boasting, noting a married man bears burdens and may react angrily if provoked.
World Christian Citizenship Conference at Portland
Leaders of Christian thought gather for a world assembly in Portland to discuss public issues and exchange practical ideas. The world wide conference promises to influence public sentiment and may secure railway fare concessions for attendees, with Dr J S Martin as general director in Pittsburgh to provide information.
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Portland
J. S. Martin
Pittsburgh
New Two Piece Spark Plug Aids Gasoline Engines
A new two piece spark plug design for gasoline engines keeps the lower section fixed in the cylinder while the upper portion is removed for cleaning.
Iowa Woman in Egyptian Princess Claim Emerges
A Columbus Junction native Ola Humphrey of Columbus City is described as a granddaughter of Bill Paschal and a niece of local auctioneers. Reports say she could be in line for the throne of Cleopatra as Princess Ibra ham Hassan of Egypt seeks to prevent her return to the stage while offering royal privileges in Paris London and Egypt.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Pharoahs
Ola Humphrey
Bill Paschal
Rafe
Will Paschal
Gazette
Ibraham Hassan
America
Frank P. Crouse
Los Angeles
California
Paris
Ola
Oakland
Egypt
Berlin
Khedive
Cleopatra
London
Hassan
Constantinople
Supreme Court asked to decide on disbarment scope
Des Moines January 20 The Iowa Supreme Court is urged to rule on whether deficient private morals can justify disbarment. The petition cites C H Rehrig previously disbarred in Fayette County and argues courts may probe private life to test a lawyer's fitness. Courts, however, have been reluctant to address private conduct in disbarment.
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Des Moines
Jan
Supreme Court
C. H. Rehrig
Fayette County
Engagements o 9 by Howard L. Rann
An exploration of engagements in a humorous tone detailing long and short engagements. It satirizes courtship rituals with references to proposals and elopements and blends witty anecdotes about family concerns and social expectations.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy
Reliable medicine for cough or cold touted as pleasant and safe to take. Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy with advertisement in theUnited States.
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Chamberlain’s
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Chichester
Mei Bewes
Pia Ribbes
Hints for Housekeepers on Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a ready remedy to head off colds, relieve inflamed air passages, and stop coughing. It claims no opiates and emphasizes saving costs on a physician. Mention is made of the yellow package Adyt.
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Adyt
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise Ad
Piles claimed cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT or money back by druggist. Advertisement promises relief for itching bleeding or prolapsing piles if treatment fails.
Three Anderson brothers arrested in Iowa flights
Glen Earl and Roy Anderson three brothers, wanted at Waverly Waterloo and Wapello for beating board bills and alleged burglary in Clinton, were captured by West Liberty Mayor R. J. Wiley and handed to Sheriff Kruess of Waverly. Roy resisted briefly before surrendering. All three had prior misdemeanor convictions in West Liberty and fled after fines. They were heavily manacled for transport to Waverly.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Glen
Earl
Roy Anderson
Waverly
Waterloo
Wapello
Clinton
R. J. Wiley
Kruess
Roy
Marshall
Washington Loan and Building Association closes plans
The Washington Loan and Building Association once a prosperous lender to Washington residents expects to close within six years. Elected officers include S. W. Brookhart as president and T. W. Harwood as vice president. The association, organized in 1886, loaned more than a half million dollars over its history and helped many build homes at lower payments than rent.
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Washington Loan and Building Association
S. W. Brookhart
T. W. Harwood
C. H. Wilson
A. E. Cunningham
Frank L. Wilson
L. H. Wallace
J. C. Purvis
J. M. Denny
Frank Graves
Denny
Washington
Iowa
Iowa City Firm Buys Mankato Traction Co
The Mississippi Valley Electric company announced the purchase of the Mankato Minnesota Traction Co as the first step toward a group of utilities under Iowa City management J O Schulze president of the company completed the deal in Chicago and left for Mankato to reorganize its management He will be in Mankato for an indefinite time Mankato with about 14000 residents has an extensive streetcar system and the deal is understood to be over a quarter of a million dollars
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Iowa City
Mississippi Valley Electric Company
Mankato
The Dog's Mistake Stuttering Tale Fiction
A humorous anecdote from a Kansas town referenced in the Saturday Evening Post describes a sweet girl who stutters during a porch farewell. The misspoken line about Sunday or seize him leads to a chase as a dog pursues the beau, highlighting the perils of speech in a playful tale.
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Saturday Evening Post
Kansas
George
Partnership Dissolved Dixon and Thomas Settlement Planned
The Dixon and Thomas partnership has dissolved. B F Dix will purchase the J P Thomas interest and seeks prompt settlement of all accounts. He will be at the old stand on North Marion avenue to adjust affairs.
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Dixon & Thomas
B. F. Dixon
J. P. Thomas
Mr. Dixon
North Marion Avenue
Special tables prepared for school children at church dinner
Notice announces a dinner for school children in the south room of the church next Tuesday with the same menu as the basement dine, plenty of waiters to ensure prompt service, and an invitation for all children to attend and enjoy a good time.
Beginning of Burnside’s second Fredericksburg assault
Fifty years ago today January 20 marks the start of General Burnside’s second attempt to dislodge General Lee's army at Fredericksburg. Three Federal corps advanced up the Rappahannock under orders to cross and surprise the entrenched Confederates.
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Burnside
Lee
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock River
De Lesseps Panama Canal Shares Fall After Lottery Ban
Shares in the De Lesseps French Panama Canal company dropped by 25 francs amid a decision prohibiting a lottery to raise funds for canal construction and expansion.
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de Lesseps
Panama Canal Company
Mrs Howard Wagner Credits Vinci Cure For Cough Relief
Mrs Howard Wagner of Milton Pennsylvania writes her druggist praising Vinci cod liver and iron medicine. She suffered two months with a cold and persistent cough until taking Vinci, noting she slept without coughing after a week and gained twelve pounds. The ad promises guarantees and money back if unsatisfied. Sherman Bros druggists Washington la advertise Saxo Salve for itching.
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Vinci
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