Crop Bulletin Reports Decline in Acreage and Strong Hay Yields
The July weather in Des Moines shows cooler, cloudier days with below normal rainfall except in parts of several districts. Corn growth is satisfactory despite showers, hay harvest delayed, clover damaged, and hay yields expected to be high though quality hinges on later weather. rust in oats rising but overall grain outlook remains positive. A revised corn planting area indicates a 6 percent decline from 1907.
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Des Moines
Iowa
East Central
West Central
Democratic Convention Proceedings and Bell Address Summary
The Democratic Convention adjourned to noon after Theodore A. Bell of California gave an angry attack on the Republican platform and urged anti monopoly and child labor reforms. The body recessed in respect for Grover Cleveland with resolutions adopted, while Bryan received bulletins at his Lincoln home during coverage.
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Theodore A. Bell
California
Taggart
Governor Blanchard
Louisiana
Governnor Ellison
Virginia
Ollie Jones
Kentucky
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bell
Taft
Rhodes
Chicago
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Alton B. Parker
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Convention Hall Telephones Open for Business
Bulletins from the convention hall note that long distance telephone lines of American Telephone and Telegraph Co. were just completed and opened for service on July 6, 1908. a special operator is provided for attendees.
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Convention Hall
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Funeral for Mrs Alexander Wilson Arrives from Bigelow Kan
The body of Mrs. Alexander Wilson will arrive tonight from Bigelow Kansas where she died yesterday at her daughter’s home. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Covenanter church with time to be announced. A son W. Wilson arrived today from Oskaloosa to attend.
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Alexander Wilson
Bigelow
Kan
Wilkin
Covenanter Church
W. Wilson
Oskaloosa
Diphtheria Strikes Brothers of Recent Fatal Case
Master Herbert Ross, brother of Harry Ross who died last week of diphtheria, contracted the same disease today and is in a serious condition. Authorities hope the illness can be checked to prevent further fatalities.
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Herbert Ross
Harry Ross
Hotel Sold in City Deal to Peck & Son of Berlin
The Eldorado hotel was sold through Kellogg Real Estate to Peck and Son of Berlin Wisconsin. Former owner Elza Stevenson of Missouri relinquished the building. Also sold through the same agency, the James Redd barber shop went to Junger and Waters who have already taken possession.
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Eldorado Hotel
Kellogg Real Estate
Peck & Son
Berlin
Wis
Elza Stevenson
Missouri
James Redd
Junger and
Pensions Granted by Kellogg Agency Names Three Women
Mrs Hervey Bell of this city Mrs Shad ler of Callaway Nebraska and Mrs Ann Margaret Seydel of Keota have each been granted a pension of 12 a month by the Kellogg agency.
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Kellogg
Hervey Bell
City
Shadler
Callaway
Nebr
Ann Margaret Seydel
Keota
Vacationers and visitors fill city scenes this week
James Baird visits the city for a week of relatives and friends. Misses Mary and Florence Malcolm of Delphi Indiana tour the McCall home. A camping party including the Wallaces Bowmans Needhams departs tomorrow for a week or ten days south of the city. Mrs Dusenberry and son Laird with Bertha Brown Carol Forgey Lucile Forgey J L Brookhart G W England depart for Corpus Christi Texas on the George H Paul Co excursion.
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James Baird
Mary and
Florence Malcolm
Delphi
Ind
McCall
Wallaces
Bowmans
Needhams
W. L. Dusenberry
Laird
Bertha Brown
Carol
Lucile Forgey
J. L. Brookhart
G. W. England
Brother
Corpus Christi
Texas
George H. Paul Co
How to Clean Straw Hats and Ribbon Ties
Practical cleaning tips for hats and ribbon ties drawn from old fashion guidance. Methods include oxalic acid wash for white milan straw, alcohol rub for black milan and horsehair, shoe polish for chip hats, gasoline for lace and colored hats, and dyeing as a fade remedy. Ribbon ties are laundered flat with soap and a stiff brush, dried between towels, then hung to finish.
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Milan
They'd Be Riper Then Chinese Play Ends Two Weeks
Riper's Weekly notes Hewitt a Chinese play lasting two weeks and quotes Jewett suggesting a man should save eggs to throw for the last act.
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Hewitt
Long Necked Women of the Ivory Coast Traditions
Descriptive note on Ivory Coast women who lengthen their necks by stacking rings. Each year a new ring is added, allowing the neck to extend further, at times making the neck much longer than the face.
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Lvory Coast
Africa
Local residents return from visits and trips
J Norton returns from a western trip and several residents depart for Ottumwa Crawfordsville Chicago Sigourney and Seattle for brief visits. John Hardin and daughter Carrie arrive from Ainsworth for a day in the city. Mrs Henry Wasson Maud Hott and others travel with relatives on various engagements.
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Kh. Anderson
Crawfordsville
John Hardin
Carrie
Ainsworth
Dan Patterson
Returo
Henry Wasson
I. J. Hartman
Burlington
Maud Hott
Chicago
W. R. Cubbins
Bob Cubbins
Hott
Brindley
W. 8. Hanlon
Lester
Sigourney
Lester Hanlon
Funeral for Mrs Henry Blattner Held at German Lutheran
The funeral was conducted Sunday at 2 pm at the German Lutheran church in Valley. Rev. K. Michel led services with assistance from Rev. F. E. Morrison and the German Lutheran choir. Pallbearers were F. R. Feltz, Joseph Augustine, James Wheeler, Jacob Ramge, William Salterburg and D. W. Augustine. Burial followed in the German Lutheran cemetery in Dutch Creek township.
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Henry Blattner
Valley
K. Michel
F. E. Morrison
West Chester
F. R. Feltz
Joseph Augustine
James Wheeler
Jacob Ramge
William Salterburg
D. W. Augustine
Dutch Creek Township
Funeral of Ella Groendycke Held at Grace Hill Cemetery
The funeral for Miss Ella Groendycke was held Sunday at 11 from her Grace Hill area residence with Rev. J. F. Kaiser presiding. The service drew a large crowd and interment followed at Grace Hill cemetery.
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Ella Groendycke
Grace Hill
J. F. Kaiser
Grace Hill Cemetery
Daughter born to Roy Dawson family
A daughter was born July 4 to Mr and Mrs Roy Dawson. She lived eight hours and was buried Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock at Brighton.
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Roy Dawson
Brighton
City Council Meets in Regular Session
City Council met in regular session last night with Mayor Cunning ham presiding. The agenda included approving claims and hearing the treasurer report.
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Cunningham
Reverend Williams Testifies on Foley's Kidney Remedy
Huntington West Virginia preacher Rev. I. W. Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He states the product will do all that it is claimed to do. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy.
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I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Lemmon
McCrackens Return After Family Visit East of Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. George McCracken and their two children have returned home from a visit in Albia. Mrs. McCracken and the children were away while Mr. McCracken traveled through Colorado during the trip.
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George McCracken
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Health
The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised to restore health. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy and it will make you well, as claimed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Lemmon
Passenger Miss Pear White Traveling with Ainsworth
Miss Pear White was a passenger for Ainsworth yesterday morning.
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Miss Pear) White
Ainsworth
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