Des Moines Water Powerworks Open for July Visitors
Keokuk Iowa reports the Gloriana construction site will close on the Fourth of July for a public viewing. It will be the first full work cessation since start and private telephone operators will be off duty. Railroads expect big crowds as thousands visit the site, with Sunday crowds already over five thousand and ten thousand anticipated next Thursday.
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Keokuk
Daly
Panama
United States
Three drownings spur call for rescue equipment in Des Moines
Des Moines records three drownings within 24 hours fueling officials to demand more rescue gear. John and William Jordon died in the Des Moines River at Fast Twenty Fourth Street, Arthur Kaldenburg, 15, drowned in the Racoon River at West 30th Street, with police and friends recovering bodies after hours of effort. Kaldenburg disappeared after cramps while swimming with Ernest and Thomas Johnson as his mother attended another funeral.
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Des Moines
John
William Jordon
Twenty-Fourth Street
Arthur Kaldenburg
Racoon
West 30Th Street
Kaldenburg
Tunis Kaldenburg
West 13Th Street
Ernest
Thomas Johnson
West Eleventh Street
Racoon River
Frank Badgley
W. J. Mayer
Tom Cross
David Shellenburg
Pella
Iowa
Illinois Road Project Linking Keokuk Nauvoo and Hamilton
The Illinois shore of the lake above the dam will gain a scenic circular driveway linking Keokuk Montrose Nauvoo and Hamilton. The water power company will fund most of the cost with Hancock county contributing 11 500. The decision was announced at a Hamilton meeting held Saturday afternoon.
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Hamilton
Illinois
Keokuk
Montrose
Nauvoo
Familton
Water Power Company
Hancock County Board of Supervisors
Wife shoots husband then ends life in Mason City
Carrie Pease Thompson shot her husband Edward Thompson and then killed herself in Mason City on Saturday.
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Mason City
Carrie Pease Thompson
Edward Thompson
Saxo Salve Publicity Letter From Illinois Patient
Shelbyville resident A Pritchet reports eczema relief after using Saxo Salve with one tube. The ad claims the product soothes itching softens heals skin for eczema barber's itch ring worm tetter and offers a money back guarantee through Sherman Bros druggists in Washington Iowa.
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Shelbyville
Sherman Bros, Druggists
Washington
Iowa
Glorious Fourth Under Fire From Reform Critics
A patriotic Fourth of July nostalgia faces reform critics who fear modern excesses have dulled the celebration. The piece laments the loss of old firecrackers and sky rockets and argues for one day when boys can freely make noise and celebrate with enthusiasm.
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G. Washington
George Thiru
Old Settlers’ Association
Lovers Die After Piercing Heart Bullet Fight
A shooting near Main Street during a crowded shopping hour left two married individuals dead within minutes. The pair had sparred over attention for about two years, ending in a fatal quarrel.
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Main Street
Woman recorder to speak at union county convention
Union County Mississippi county recorder Miss Clara Brauburger will speak on Matters of Importance to Recorders at the Burlington annual convention convening July 10 11 and 12.
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Creston
Union County
Clara Brauburger
Burlington
Old Mill in Oskaloosa Razed After Forty Years
The Oskaloosa Woodworking Company mill at north D street and A avenue was leveled after decades of operation. Financed by earlier prosperity, the plant declined as finished mill work moved to larger shops, and the building and ground will likely be sold for residential use. This removes another local landmark.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Woodworking Company
Head blown off as tank explodes in Clinton
Cerlestino Moskarbini an Italian resident was killed when a copper gas tank he was filling exploded Sunday afternoon in a fruit and confectionery shop on South Second street Clinton Iowa He was forty from Tuscany Italy.
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Clinton, Towa
Interurban Collision Injures Nine Near Des Moines
Nine people were injured when an eastbound interurban passenger car collided with a freight car in Altoona near Des Moines. Officials could not determine a cause, possible order contact. Among the seriously hurt are Mrs. George Mendick of Rochester Minnesota and Mrs. Joseph Heneberg of Utica Minnesota.
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Des Moines
Altoona
George Mendick
Rochester
Minn
Joseph Heneberg
Uto
Orchard Experiment Near Logan Iowa Chooses Chris Peterson Site
In Logan Iowa on July 3 Prof. B A Beach of the State Agricultural College at Ames selected the Chris Peterson orchard adjoining Logan for experimental work. The orchard will be cultivated next Monday morning and blue grass around the trees will be removed to improve rainfall reaching the roots.
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Logan
Iowa
A. Beach
State Agricultural College
Ames
Chris Peterson
Beach
Wise Philosophy on Choosing Circumstance
A Marcus Aurelius quote urges restraint in chasing what is not ours and instead valuing and imagining the best of one’s own circumstances. It counsels contentment and mindful appreciation of current good fortune.
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Marcus Aurelius
General Logan Orders Iowa officers school and rifle meet
General Logan issues orders for the Iowa National Guard officers school at the Des Moines rifle range July 9 to 18 and the Iowa Rifle Association meet July 15 to 18. If the army appropriation bill fails, funding may halt the camp. Brig. Gen. James Rush Lincoln commands with Capt. Robert McCleave assisting.
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Guy FR. Logan
Iown National Guard
Des Moines
Iowa Rifle Association
Qgeneral Logan
James Rush Lincoln
Robert McCleave
Towa Guard
Iowa State Rifle Association
Logan
Frederick 8. Hird
Seiat. John
FE. Jackson
Iowa
Stockholm
National Guard
Smith W. Brookhart
John A. Stewart
Fifty-sixth Infantry
Edwin 8. Geist
Fifty-third Infantry
Emil C. Johnson
Fifty-fourth Infantry
John H. Hildebrand
Oscar Freberg
Fifty-fifth Infantry
Fred Stevens
Fifty-sixth
Earl JD. Loos
Roscoe PD. Taylor
Brookhart
Foley's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Relief
An increasing number report satisfactory results from Foley's Kidney Pills with healing qualities. The medicine is guaranteed to contain no harmful drugs and can benefit kidney and bladder troubles, back ache, rheumatism, or a weak back. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Des Moines Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin
The past week was very warm and dry with only a few light showers in parts. Corn grew rapidly and fields remained clean though late corn shows dryness. early corn is in good condition with roots reaching moist soil. Small grains headed and ripened in southern areas. harvest may begin next week with rye and wheat nearing ripening. Clover and timothy hay stored well. general haying to start soon. Late potatoes, late corn, pastures, and garden truck would benefit from rain.
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Des Moines
Ghorghe M. Chappell
Beckon
Makes Immense Difference In A Grandmother Or Sweetheart Yarn
A short versus long yarn illustrates how holding a skein symbolizes affection for a grandmother and a sweetheart, reflecting the tender feelings tied to everyday craft.
Chamberlains Liniment For Muscle Soreness Relief
For soreness of the muscles whether caused by violent exercise or injury there is nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. The line also relieves rheumatic pain and is for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
On the Safe Side Advice Echoed in Courtship Tone
Be courteous with all but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you entrust your confidence. This maxim of cautious affection appears in a social etiquette column urging prudent friendships and careful disclosure in personal relations.
Chamberlain's Remedy Promoted for Summer Emergencies
A local ad urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now, claiming it will be needed before summer ends. The notice lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Getting Out of It
A woman, cornered and unsure what to say, makes a noise like a laugh, signaling distress or attempt to deflect. The behavior hints at tension and self defense in a moment of social pressure or confrontation.
Health and beauty rely on daily outdoor activity
If you are a housewife you cannot reasonably hope to be healthy or beautiful by washing dishes and doing housework all day. You should get out into the open air and sunlight each day and keep stomach bowels in good order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets when needed. Porsala Lemimnon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Porsala Lemimnon's
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