Visit to Hebron and Holy Sites Draws Mixed Reactions
The writer tours Hebron and Jerusalem area sites, noting Moslem control of sacred tombs, Protestant claims at the tomb, and the Garden of Gethsemane dispute. He describes the Pools of Siloam, the Oak of Mamre, and local reactions, interspersed with a sales plug for Chamberlain's remedy from a Cherryville postmaster.
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Cairo
Egypt
Hebron
Palestine
Solomon
Jerusalem
Herod
Philip
Abraham
Sarah
Joshua
Caleb
Abner
David
Absalom
Rheoboam
Prince of Wales
Mamre
Sodom
Gomorrah
Gordons
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Christ
Gordon
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Condor
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Peter
Joseph
Arimathea
Gethsemane
F. M. Hamilton
Cherryville
Ind
Chamberlain
Cook
Sherman
Why not Colonel Palmer for Iowa governor
The Winterset Reporter endorses Colonel David J. Palmer for Republican governor, praising him as the noblest Roman and the best choice among seasoned party veterans. The piece lauds his age, service as G A R state commander, and fitness to lead Iowa, urging his candidacy be considered.
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Dave Palmer
Iowa
Palmer
Dave
Winterset
David J. Palmer
Adaba Road
Union
Col
Post Office Notice On Envelopes Moving From Hartford To Dayton
The post office reports orders for printed stamped envelopes should be placed within two weeks to ensure prompt delivery. The agency will relocate from Hartford Connecticut to Dayton Ohio, likely causing delays in filling orders. Businessmen are urged to take note and plan accordingly.
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Hartford
Mary Advertises to Save Her Lamb and Store
A brief tale set in a village where Mary loses her lamb and fails to advertise her goods. Her brother John, owner of a village store, sits idly as customers pass. The sheriff closes him out, while Mary laments that others thrive because they advertise their wares.
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Mary
John
Local Notes Roundup of Visits and Health Updates
Mrs A A Sandy shows some improvement after illness. Ed Grayson and family joined Rubio celebration attendees. Deaconess Miss Holmes recovering well from appendicitis surgery. Alfred Reiner family leaves for Canada to settle there. J B McCoy of Crawfordsville in town for business and social calls. Mrs E D Branch of Omaha visits grandmother Mrs E N Wright and relatives. John Gensler departs for Keota en route to Waterloo after visiting his mother on the Heights. Harmeier returns from Iowa City for Fourth. studying law at State University. Misses Katherine Berdo Dorothy Miller Martha Brindley plan a Burlington visit next week. Mrs Major Smythe returns to Vinton after visit with daughter Mrs J M Bratton. Phil Bratton joins her for a fortnight.
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Miss Holmes
Alfred Reiner
Canada
J. B. McCoy
Crawfordsville
Katherine Berdo
Dorothy Miller
Martha Brindley
Burlington
Blodwin Jones
Major Smythe
Vinton
J. M. Bratton
Phil Bratton
Humor and Philosophy Fragments Reflections on Life and Time
A series of aphoristic lines on lateness time economy fair play in sport and life. It ponders motives mind ambition reputations and the paradoxes of daily conduct with wry observation.
There Isn’t Any Money In Being Impolite
A short verse advises that politeness and calm behavior yield better outcomes than grouchy or aggressive conduct. It promotes filing away complaints, answering softly, and maintaining a cheerful, steady appearance to attract favorable responses and rewards. The tone encourages immediate adoption of a smiling, non confrontational demeanor.
Secrets and rumors swirl around Blinks wealth
The text hints at Blinks wanting to give away his money and mentions a proposed correspondence course for him. A dialogue fragment discusses Squires and a widow with conflicting claims about a marriage, concluding the widow married Squires.
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Squires
Discovery Claim Over a Sold Horse Sparks Tense Exchange
A contentious exchange unfolds as one man asserts the horse he bought was bulky and accuses the seller of awareness. The seller denies knowledge and claims surprise only after the sale, prompting questions about the transaction and the horse’s condition.
Fishing Trip Sparks Friendly Quip in Couple Exchange
In a light exchange a spouse jokes about annual angling trips, admitting fondness for fishing while playfully noting the husband’s month away each year. The banter highlights shared humor and domestic warmth.
Experience as a flawed teacher in life’s lessons
The speaker reflects on experience being useful yet often misused. He contrasts his own path where experience has proved opposite to expectation and calls it sadly abuseful. The exchange underscores doubt about learning purely from prior events.
That Woman Seeks Sway Over Marriage Plot
A woman presses for her son to marry a particular girl as hints and insinuations ripple through a social circle. The exchange suggests family pressure and potential matchmaking tensions.
Look Out for Yourself When Someone Else Helps
A dialogue on mutual protection where one character notes the value of self defense only when another party provides support. The exchange frames independence and reliance as intertwined elements in safeguarding one’s interests.
Jolly Taft in Mr Dooley's July American Magazine
The piece quotes Mr Dooley praising Taft as Official Jollyer and The Happy Hand. He recounts a cabinet era scene where Taft calms disturbances with humor, invites a visitor to sit, offers a smoke, and shares a conundrum amid references to figures like James J. Hill and Haiteh Haiteh Rogers.
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Dooley
Taft
White House
James J. Hill
Rogers
Herkimer County
Rosenfelt
Visitors From Waterloo Plan Week in West Chester Timmins Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Olds arrived from Waterloo and will stay in West Chester for a week or two at the Timmins residence then return to the city for a time. The notice also includes an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets offering free trial packs by mail and noting relief from pain by reducing blood pressure with a Racine Wisconsin address.
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Chas. Olds
Waterloo
West Chester
Timmons
Dr. Shoop
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Special weather forecast notes fair conditions in the west and showers with cooler air in the south and east tonight. Sunday is expected to be fair.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Washington County Chautauqua bids sought for grounds privileges
Bids are invited by the grounds committee of the Washington County Chautauqua association up to July 15 for hauling tents poles and equipment from cars to grounds and back dining tent privileges and related tasks. Apply to Isaac McKenry W A Row or Frank Stewart. The committee may reject any or all bids.
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Washington County Chautauqua Association
Isaac McKenry
W. A. Row
Frank Stewart
Ice creams every day at Hays' real taurant
Ice cream fans can visit Hays restaurant daily for a rotating scoop menu. Regulars report new flavors each afternoon and a featured parlor special is announced weekly.
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Hays
Iowa Central Ry Announces Summer Rail Passes to California
Under the National Educational Association event in Los Angeles Iowa Central Railway sells San Francisco and Los Angeles round trip tickets from June 22 to September 15, 1907. One fare for the round trip with return via alternate direct route. Stopovers and specifics available from A B Cutts or G Poor at Minneapolis office.
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Nationa Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry
San Francisco
Lo Angeles
Cailonenee A
Minneapolis
Minn
Excursion to Twin Cities by Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway announces a summer excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday July 20. The train departs Brighat at 9 19 p m and arrives in Minneapolis 2 52 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Tickets are valid for return on any train until 3 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m in Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday with a round trip rate of 4 00. Contact agents for more details.
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Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Pau
Brigh
Minneapolis
St. Pa
St. Paul
Business Opportunities in Illinois Town Seeks Farm Purchase
A small Illinois town of 800 residents offers a general merchandise business with invoices totaling 2500 dollars and seeks a buyer who wants to acquire the operation and also acquire a small farm.
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Illinois
Washington County Bargains Offer Several Small Farms
Listings describe 160 acres with a 42 by 72 barn, deep well, fence and utilities priced at 75 dollars. 120 acres with house, barn, fruit, good well and school proximity. exchange possible. 40 acres with deep well tiles and fruit at 125 dollars. Small town 4 room house with garden priced at 600 dollars.
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R. D
Confidential Proposition Consultation Offer Promotes Private Talks
A service advertises discreet discussions for any proposition. It promises strict confidentiality upon request and invites readers to schedule a conversation about their ideas or needs.
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