The Czar Chooses a Husband for Marie in Secret
The czar confronts a forbidden love as Princess Marie Nicolaewna reveals her heart belongs to Colonel Duke Maximilian Beauharnais. After dramatic scene and recognition at a review, the emperor elevates the colonel with titles and power to win her. The match hinges on royal approval and enduring love amid court suspicion.
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Agamemnon
Bavarian Light Horse
Maximilian Joseph Eugene Auguste Beauharmais
Leuchtenberg
Josephine
France
Auguste Amelia
Maximilian Joseph of
Bavaria
Marie Nicolaewna
Munich
Marie
Imperial
Duke
Europe
Guards
Regiment of Hussars
Cadets
Academy of Arts
Academy of Sciences
St. Petersburgv
Moscow
Measan
Senior Christian Endeavor Social at Presbyterian Church
The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church plans a social Friday evening in the church parlors with all society members and congregation youths invited. A free will offering will be collected. The Yeomen will meet tonight at Woodman hall for initiation. W Rh M meets tomorrow at 2 30. Misses Myrta and Jessie Jeffery hosted a thimble bee for their sister Mrs. Finley of Mt. Pleasant with about twenty ladies and a luncheon afterward.
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Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Woodman Hall
W. Rh
Myrta
Jessie Jefrey
South
Washington
Mrs. Finley
Mt. Pleasant
Washington Delegation Reviews Bitulithic Paving Prospects
Washington officials and associates returned from St Louis after inspecting Bitulithic pavement. They evaluated noise levels, cost, durability and repair needs while hearing both seller arguments and city opinions. The committee’s reports are expected to reflect diverse views.
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Applegate
Keck
Reister
Berdo
A. W. McCulley
Fred Smith
John Davidson
St. Louis
Washington
First Kiss vaudeville at Airdome Saturday night
Local notices mention The First Kiss vaudeville show at the Airdome this Saturday night along with ads for fresh produce at Bowman's and salted snacks at Vienna bakery. Visitors including Mrs Ira Sprou and several locals registered at the Rest Room. A 2 year old white face bull is for sale by O G Anderson with contact R20 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Sprou
West Chester
Bowman's
Airdome
Saie
O. G. Anderson
Washington Couple Guests of Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Ralphi Junkin of Washington spent yesterday with Mr and Mrs E L Moore at 520 Wabash avenue Ottumwa Courier July 7. Mrs J J Bailey of Washington visiting at Mrs John J Haver camp 12 Iowa avenue left for Letts this morning Muscatine Journal July 7.
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Ralphi Junkin
Washington
E. L. Moore
Wabash Avenue
Ottumwa
J. J. Bailey
John J. Havercamp
Iowa Avenue
Letts
Muscatine Journal
Wind and Waves Across Desert Sand and Prairie Snow
The article describes wind driven sea and sand waves, linking cyclone wind direction with large ocean swells and steep waves. It notes winds of 52 mph produce 26 ft waves, with some reaching 40 ft, and swells up to 1,200 ft long. Desert sand waves move by wind, not gravity, and prairie snow drifts form regular ghostlike waves, half as steep as desert waves with lengths about fifty times their height. Chicago Tribune.
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Jongitudes
Winnipeg Prairies
Canada
Chicago Tribune
Washington visitors head home after brief city calls
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones of Washington Iowa return home after visiting friends in the city. Mrs M Henderson of Washington visits her son W K Henderson and plans a prolonged stay. W W Gideon and family from Washington spent Sunday, with Mrs Gideon, Mr Hendersons sister, bringing their mother along.
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Fred Jones
Washington, Iowa
Burlington Gazette
Iowa City Doctor Checks Prospects Here
Dr. F. A. Slyfield and wife visited last Friday from Iowa City. He reviews a potential location as a physician and finds the town suitable. He notes many doctors already present but suggests another might still earn a living. Mt. Pleasant Free Press. July 8.
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F. A. Slyfield
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
State Pharmacy Meeting Attended by Local Delegation
Edwin Franken and Fred Haffner with wife Geo Haffner and Miss Millie Strain traveled from Washington to Ottumwa on Tuesday for the state pharmacy meeting in session. Franken serves as president of the state organization.
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Edwin Franken
Fred Haffner
Geo. Haffner
Washington
Millie Strain
Ottumwa
Mr. Franken
Keokuk County
Needham Visitors From Washington Stay Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Chas K Needham of Washington spent Saturday Sunday and Monday here in Keokuk County News notes. The brief item records a social visit concluding with absence of further details about events or activities.
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Chas. K. Needham
Washington
Keokuk County
Glenn Laffer and companion visit Keokuk County News staff
Washington pair Glenn Laffer and his lady friend spent Monday in Keokuk County visiting the News office on Main Street. They chatted with staff and toured facilities during their local stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Laffer
Lady Friend
Washington
News
Hulls from Washington Visit in Crawfordsville
Dr and Mrs Henry Hull and Mrs J H Hull and Mrs J McKenry of Washington were brief visitors in town Saturday. The Crawfordsville Im prints this note from July 9.
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Henry Hull
J. H. Hull
J. ©. McKenry
Washington
Crawfordsville
Washington banker visits T. F. McCarty home
A. Boyer of Washington, vice president of the First National bank of the city, spent Monday visiting at the T. F. McCarty home, according to Richland Clarion report from July.
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B. A. Boyer
Washington
First National Bank
T. F. McCarty
Richland Clarion
Prince Rupert’s Drops and Their Explosive Ends
The article explains Prince Rupert’s drops as molten glass droplets cooled in water, forming a tadpole shape. The thick end resists hammering, while removing a tiny bit of the thin end causes the entire drop to shatter explosively into fine dust. It notes they were popularized in England by Prince Rupert.
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Prince Rupert
England
Warm Afternoon With Breezy South Winds
A warm afternoon with temperatures peaking around 85 degrees and noon at 82. A southerly breeze helps keep conditions comfortable for people outdoors.
Washington visitor at Richland relatives visit
Chris Horning of Washington has spent several days in town visiting relatives, according to the Richland Clarion report from July.
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Chris Horning
Washington
Richiland
Dance at P. O. hall draws crowd and cash
The Keota Eagle notes a Saturday night dance at the P. O. hall with a good crowd. The organizers earned about 10 dollars each. Trap Drummer Phil Crail of Washington aided the Pulvers with the music and is praised as a dandy.
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P. O. Hall
Phil Crail
Washington
Pulvers
Keota Eagle
Mrs Julia McDonald Visits A J McDonalds This Week
Miss Julia McDonald of Washington visited A J McDonalds the first of the week as reported by the Morning Sun News Herald.
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Julia McDonald
Washington
A. J. McDonald's
Morning Sun News-Herald
Mrs Finley and daughter visit Mt Pleasant kin
Mrs Finley and her daughter Jean travel to Mt Pleasant to stay with her parents, Mr and Mrs W R Jeffrey, during a family visit.
St Clair Lewis Returns After Illness at Water Works
After weeks of illness, St Clair Lewis superintendent of the water works plant was able to be out today. He has had a long hard siege of it.
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St. Clair Lewis
Miss Mary Douga Leaves for Canada Visit
Miss Mary Douga left yesterday morning for Canada to visit her sister Mrs. Reiner.
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Mary Douga
Canada
Mrs. Reiner
Dublin visitors H E Wolf and Robert McCabel call on business
H. E. Wolf and Robert McCabel, both of Dublin, made business calls in the city today, stopping at local firms and discussing trade opportunities.
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H. E. Wolf
Robert McCabel
Dublin
Rubio man Henry Luers visits city for business caller
Henry Luers of Rubio served as a business caller in the city today, meeting local merchants and discussing commercial opportunities. He spoke with several business leaders about investment and development plans for the region.
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Henry Luers
Rubio
A Courtroom Tragedy Sketch From the Board of Trade
A repentant embezzler is judged for stealing to help his widow mother. In a drama-like transcript the judge presides as a bucket shop keeper schemes for wealth. The boy pleads guilty, is sentenced to five years hard labor, and the mother faints as the harsh truth sinks in. The piece ends with a stark warning that the board of trade pits knowledge against vice and thrusts the young into hellish depths.
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Board of Trade
Anona
Bucket Shop
Lasalle Street
Chicago
Hell
Gustave Doré Recounts Swiss Passport Tale in Lucerne
The artist Gustave Doré lost his passport during a Swiss tour and sought the Lucerne mayor. Doré drew a street scene with peasants and, after adding his name, the mayor verified the passport but kept it and offered a standard form in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Dore
Switzerland
Lucerne
M. Gustave Dore
Deere
City Bus Line Seeks Orders by Phone
City bus line urges customers to call Frank Rogers at five street and number to place orders, promising prompt attention to all requests.
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Cails
Frank Rogers
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