Dredging Plan Aims to Make Desplaines River Navigable
Farmers in Kenosha Wisconsin have raised funds to survey the Desplaines river bottoms for dredging hoping to create a continuous waterway from Kenosha to the Mississippi and then to the gulf of Mexico. The project aims to reduce spring flooding of river lands and protect farm properties along the Desplaines.
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Kenosha
Wis
Desplaines River
Couny
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Schwab declines to confirm reports on steel trust presidency
In Paris Charles M Schwab refused to confirm or deny a report that he would resign as head of the steel trust. Texas sues Standard Oil for 1 070 000 dollars claiming anti trust law violations.
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Charles M. Schwab
Paris
Ateel Trust
Texas
Standard Oil Company
Aged Abigail Booth Dies in South Washington Home
Abigail Booth died last night at her son J. E. Booth’s home in South Washington after a long illness. Born January 15 1817 in New York she lived in Cedar township Iowa since 1870 and was 85. The mother of seven children and grandmother to many her funeral is set for 11 o clock tomorrow at the J W Baker home.
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Abigail Booth
New York
Cattaraugus County
N.Y
Death of Wilma Rupp Nine-Year-Old of Washington
Wilma Rupp daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Rupp of East 4th Street Washington died this morning at six o clock from diabetes. She was nine years old on last December 26. Born in West Liberty she lived near West Branch and West Liberty before settling in Washington with the family in September. Funeral will likely be held tomorrow.
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Wilma Rupp
B.C. Rupp
East 4Th St
Washington
West Liberty
Near West Branch
Rupp
Sled Mishap Hurls Youths. All Escape Uninjured
A sled load of youths from north of the city went off the track four miles west of town last night. The wagon box overturned but twelve occupants escaped without injuries though their marks were left in the snow. Mrs. Mary Brinton, mother of Mrs. J. W. logham, is said to be no better. word from Chapin, Iowa, confirms the reported condition.
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Literary
Mary Brinton
J. W. Logham
Chapin
Iowa
Thimble Bee Socials at the Lewis Home
Society notes show Mrs. R P Lewis and Miss Lewis with Miss Helen Lewis hosting thimble bees at 60 North Marion Avenue. About 250 friends greeted guests over three afternoons with decorated rooms and luncheon served by Misses Cunningham Reeves Long MacGugin McCulley. Out of town guests included Mrs Chas S Woodford and several Smiths from Brighton and Columbus Junction. The final gathering occurred this afternoon at 2:30 with Etha Baird Shields Dawson and Maude Reeves assisting.
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R. P. Lewis
Maude McCulley
Mrs. Chas
Wood
Funeral service for Mrs. R D Lemon held at home
The funeral of the late Mrs. R D Lemon was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from her husband's home. Rev. W G Thorn conducted the service before the remains were interred at Elim Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Will Cook Robert Cook Jobo GQ Stewart Oral Clapper Aaron Hise and Frank Brindley.
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Stewart
Aaron Hise
Thanks for support during illness and death of wife
R D Lemon expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and attentiveness during his wife’s illness and death, noting the services brought constant comfort.
For Sale Items From John G Stewart and Others
John G. Stewart offers three stock farms with good improvements at 4000 to 5500 per acre and a fine city residence with modern features just completed. Also listed are rag carpet and rug wear, wool purchases, cow feed, a second hand light bobsled, a new house for sale or rent, and a pleasant home inquiry at the Journal office.
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John G. Stewart
Journal
Peaches and Berries Mentioned In Brief List
A fragmented list mentions fruits including peaches blackberries raspberries strawberries pitted cherries and related terms. No clear event or context is provided beyond the fruit items.
Our Leader Is Coffee: Low Prices on Fine Coffees
The ad touts Washington based coffee sellers with consistent low prices. It lists blends at 13c, 15c, 25c, 30c and 35c claims superior quality and value for each tier. It asks readers if they are already customers and urges them to switch.
Two Burglar Suspects Shot in Nebraska Clash
In Valley Nebraska a saloonkeeper Mat Rublin and residents fought two burglars who had broken into a saloon. George Myers was wounded in the arm and chest and may not recover while the other burglar escaped claiming a arm wound. Losses from a Bettendorf Steel Axle plant fire near Davenport Iowa are now estimated at 200000 and rebuilding will start.
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Davenport
Bettendorf Steel Axle Company
Sampson Retired Along With Cromwell by Navy Order
Washington Jan 31 The Navy Department announced that Rear Admirals William T Sampson and R J Cromwell will be placed on the retired list on the 9th of next month due to age.
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Washington
Navy Department
William T. Sampson
R. J. Cromwell
Teachers Association Lectures to Entertain and Instruct
The spring meeting of the Teachers Association plans a program of highly entertaining and instructive lectures. Speakers may include State Supt Barrett Pres McClean Supt Greenwood of Kansas City Dr Vincent of Chicago University Prof Hanche r of Mt Pleasant and Pres Seerley of Cedar Falls. Local notices report social visits and illness among townspeople.
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Barrett
Pres
McClean
Greenwood
Kansas City
Vincent Chicago
Evolution of the American flag through historical flags
The Boston Journal notes the flag’s evolution from early English crosses to striped designs in the armory of the Ancients at Faneuil Hall. It details blue field variants with crosses and the pine tree emblem, leading to Mrs. Ross’s thirteen star circle after colonial independence.
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Old Faneuil Hall
Ross
St. George
St. Andrew
Popular Science Inaccurate Orbit Facts From Then Current Text
A compact review of 19th century astronomy notes that the sun’s speed, daylight observability of comets, lunar shadow size, and moon’s day length are described with age old figures. It mentions the vacuum does not carry sound and Polaris as a triple star with complex orbital motion.
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Boice's Home
The Woman's Missionary society of the First U P church will gather tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Dr. Boice for a meeting and activities.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society of
U. P. Church
Washington Iowa Growth Noted in Northeast District
A resident or columnist asserts Washington stands as the premier city in its county and anticipates steady growth. They spotlight the northeast town area including the east side and Columbian and Highland Park Additions as key development zones.
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Washington
Iowa
Columbian
Highland Park
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Keck
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East Main St
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Kathleen
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the Heights
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Popular Science
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Ashington
Munn & Co
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York
Munn & Coo
F St
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