Governor Cummins to Attend Lincoln Day Banquet
Notice in the Register and Leader states Governor Cummins and Senator Allison are invited to speak at the Lincoln Day banquet in Washington Iowa on February 12 1908. Invitations were sent by Charles Winter secretary of the Young Men s Republican Club and include multiple Republican leaders from the state. No replies yet but plans proceed for a large gathering honoring Abraham Lincoln s birthday.
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Cummins
Lincoln Stiday
Governor Cummins
Nator Allison
Charles Winter
J. Winter
Allison
Vernor Cummins
Washington
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Des Moines
Young Men’s Rebl
Republican
Abraham Lincoln
Charles J. Winter
A B C Club Hosts Evening at Home on West Washington Street
Miss Helen Work hosted the A B C club last evening at her West Washington Street home. The event featured music and games with refreshments of candy and popcorn. Miss Dessa Wabnitz plans a future evening at her West Street residence.
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Helen Work
West Washington Reet
Dessa Wabnitz
West N Street
Luncheon at Mrs Wallace Home Hosts Out of Town Guest
Mrs L H Wallace hosted a one o clock luncheon at her home on ath Iawa avenue for fifteen guests. A four course luncheon was served and the ladies enjoyed a social afternoon with needlework. Miss Etta Stouffer, from out of town, attended as a guest.
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L. H. Wallace
Ath Iawa Avenue
Etta Stouffer
Bible Department of Forthtly Club Meets Monday
The Bible department of the Fort htly club will meet with Mrs. Wilson Monday afternoon at 3 30.
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He Bible Department
Forthtly Club
Fortnightly Club to Meet Monday Evening at 730
The current events department of the Fortnightly club will meet Monday evening at the usual place at 730. A full attendance is desired as arrangements will be made for the oral meeting.
Surprise Guest Honor at Verle Dunham Home Party
Alma Miller was the guest of honor at a surprise hosted by Verle Dunham on East Jefferson Street in the evening. Music and a variety of games were played, an oyster supper served, and a guessing contest followed. Attendees included Ruth Krupp Carl Guthrie Anna Wilson Blankenhorn Alma Miller Wal Brown Bertha Brown John Arkins Verle Dunham and Hoy Kinney.
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Alma Miller
Verle Dunham
East Jefferson Street
Mrs Brindley Reported No Better In Hospital
The condition of Mrs. Frank Brindley this afternoon shows no signs of improvement. A telegram received in Miss Martha states that she is on her way home and will arrive Sunday night.
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Frank Brind
Martha
L. G. Miller
Wisconsin
Burlington
Will Walker
Cecil
Virginia
Crawfordsville
S. L. Miksch
Chicago
Miss Ruth
Eureka literary to stage play Stick to Your Word Gals
The Eureka literary society plans a January 28 performance titled Stick to Your Word Gals. Five Walnut literary society boys have agreed to participate in the event during a time of growing church interest.
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Rob Dawson
Havre
J. E. Booth
Eureka
Oll Davison
Fred Cannon
Meda
R. L. Patterson
Walnut Liteary Society
Eureka Literary
Washington lodge to meet for third degree work
A called meeting of Washington lodge No. 26 A F and A M is set for Monday evening January 27 at 7 15 oclock for third degree work. Brethren are urged to attend. Also the skating rink will be open Friday nights only.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
Fresh offerings and quiet visits at Johnson's this evening
Local notes report new bakery line at Johnson's for Saturday. City visitors include Dr. E. W. Spessard and son from Ainsworth, Everette Young and wife from Lexington, and Miss Blanche Neiswanger from Crawfordsville. Several residents travel or plan trips while others face illnesses and accidents.
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Johnson's
E. W. Spessard and Son
Ainsworth
Everette Young
Lexington
D. O. Harrison
Rubio
Industrial Items and Labor Gains Across Regions
The article notes half of Denmark’s population in organized labor and describes olive pickers in Italy earning 9 to 15 cents daily on shares. It cites the AFL claiming 2,000,000 members in 1907 across 119 unions, with non affiliated unions totaling about 500,000. It highlights wage increases for New England cotton spinners and weavers, with improved machines easing work.
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Denmark
Italy
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of la Ser
New England
Animal Oddities and Ancient Christmas Observations
The text notes a falcon surviving past 162 years and an elephant skin as highly sensitive despite its thickness. It mentions otter speed underwater as swift as lightning, fish evasion, butterflies making a clicking sound, and beetles using odors for individual recognition. It claims Christmas began around 180 to 190 A D.
Local Debaters Win the Victory Liberty
Debaters from Liberty district clinched victory in a local competition last night. Teams faced off in a spirited debate, earning top honors with clear arguments and strong rebuttals guiding them to the win.
Local High School Debaters Edge West Liberty In Close Match
West Liberty fought hard in the Presbyterian church at West Liberty but the home team Walter Ladders Louis Masson and Jeannette Lemley triumphed 2 to 1. The question was that limited disarmament by leading powers would promote civilization. Judges from Marengo Muscatine and Tipton, coaches Crone Meade and Hansen. Competition continues across Iowa with district and state playoffs to follow.
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Walter Ladders
Louis Masson
Jeannette Lemley
West Liberty
Presbyterian Church
Henry McElravy
Lee Lane
Howard Anderson
Iowa City
C. H. Carson
Marengo
J. N. Elliott
Muscatine
C. R. Aurner
Tipton
R. B. Crone
L. F. Meade
Miss Hansen
Iowa
Burlington
Grinnell
Misses Simerman and Skinner Return Home to West Chester
Maud Simerman and Clara Skinner returned home to West Chester this morning after a week of work. They plan to spend Sunday with family and rest after their duties away from home.
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Ella Woodford
Brighton
Maud Simerman
Clara Skinner
West Chester
Ellen Terry Praises Wilde Sonnets in McClure's Tribute
Ellen Terry in McClure's magazine pays tribute to a friend and artist Oscar Wilde. She quotes two Wilde sonnets and reflects on art, fame, and discrimination in the context of Whistler sketches and St. Paul’s roof frescoes.
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Ellen Terry
McClure
Oscar Wilde
Charles I
Ophelia
Oscar
Whistler
St. Paul’s
The Modest Public Figure William B Allison
The article portrays William B Allison as modest and long serving in public life with gentleness and restraint. It recalls John J Ingalls praising his quiet demeanor and notes he may serve forty six years in Congress. An accompanying ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with endorsements from Toledo wholesalers and doctors.
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William B. Allison
John J. Ingalls
Allison
Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Yockey Visits Sisters North of Town in Jefferson County
Mart Yockey of Washington visited Tuesday with his sisters Miss Sue Yockey Mrs W G Robinson and Mrs Newton Waterman and their families north of town according to the Jefferson County Republican.
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Mart Yockey
Washington
Sue Yockey
W. G. Robinson
Newton Waterman
Jefferson County
Disturbed the Congregation Cougher Urged to Buy Foley’s Honey and Tar
A note requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to purchase a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Democratic Banquet Set With Notable Speakers
The Democratic Jeffersonian club announces a February 22 banquet at Phoenix Hall. Tickets are available from P. J. Hanley, Wilber Miller, or J. Kellogg. Prominent speakers include Claude Porter, John Denison, John E. Craig, Senator Old Bill Jamieson, Jas. R. Gillis, Jack Ready, Clint Price, and Judge Wade as the event aims to boost the year's campaign effort.
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Jeffersonian Club
Phoenix Hall
P. J. Hanley
Wilber Miller
Claude Porter
John Denison
John E. Craig
Old Bill Jamieson
Jas. R. Gillis
Jack Ready
Clint Price
Judge Wade
Diphtheria Cases Reported Near Boone Iowa
Several diphtheria cases near High Bridge in Boone County are linked to a diseased household cat. Three Henderson children are affected but not seriously ill. Schools nearby remain open and authorities expect no wider spread.
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Boone
Iowa
High Bridge
L. J. Henderson
Vienna bakery offers county’s largest assortment
Frank Edworthy returned home last evening from a short stay in Des Moines. Alf Burris of Washington is in town this week canvassing for nursery stock, a field resident who settled in the township in 1848.
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Vienna
Frank Edworthy
Des Moines
Alf Burris
Washington
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L. B. Taggart
United States District Court
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