Richmond, Stuma and Geer in town for business and fishing
Richmond Dave Stuma of Wellman and A Geer of Iowa City are in town today on business. Most all the boys are fishing this afternoon. Miss Merle Shaffer from South English returns home with her grandmother Mrs G H Hardy. Bert Matthews left for Indiana yesterday afternoon. Lafe Easley went to Wellman to play ball with South English.
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Richmond
Dave Stuma
Wellman
A. Geer
Iowa City
Merle Shaffer
G. H. Hardy
Bert Matthews
Indiana
Lafe Easley
Coppock
Henry Eicher
Washington
Keokuk
Sherbee party delays picnic amid rain
I A Sherbee and uncle J A Sherbee with Miss Edith Stewart of Keota arrived for a Coppeck picnic but rain kept the crowd away. Lightning struck the country telephone line today causing some damage. T Riley returned home to Burlington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Sherbee
J. A. Sherbee
Edith Stewart
Keota
Coppeck
T Riley
Burlington
Democratic Convention Raises Mixed Reactions in Community
The text notes general improvement among the sick and broad approval of the Democratic Convention results, with W. L Derby as an exception. Warren Jacobs and his brother from La Fayette, Indiana arrived to visit family. A twenty man railroad crew is working on straightening curves and grading the embankment south of the area to shorten the river route. The grading crew has just left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Derby
Warren Jacobs
la Fayette, Ind
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guarant Company
Washington
Keoka
Surprise Visit Planned for Miss McKee at Pringle Home
A large local crowd will travel to the Pringle residence to honor Miss McKee of Rock Valley as a guest. A good rain fell this morning, and telephone lines to other stations were down this afternoon due to line trouble. The Hightoing affected instruments and wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringle
Rolles
Here
Miss McKee
Rock Vally
Washington Academy Reforms Curriculum For Three Year Program
Washington Academy announces a three year classical and scientific track with changes to freshman Latin, Greek presence, and new subjects. The shift aims to unite city and county educational interests and open junior entry for graduates of average high schools. Tuition remains 12 per term under Principal O M Grumbling.
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U.S
Fisk
Itrom Ja
Washington Academy
O. M. Grumbling
Family of Nine Dies After Eating Poisonous Mushrooms
News from Calico Rock in Marion county reports an entire Fink family died after consuming toadstools they believed to be mushrooms. W J Fink 40 and Mary Lee Fink 40 led the group. children Keakle 13 Sigel 11 Well 9 Rose Lee 7 Melan 6 and infant also perished after a hearty dinner.
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Little Rock
Ark
Calico Rock
Marion County
W. J. Fink
Mary Lee Fink
John Kh. Vink
Keakle Fink
Sigel Fink
Well Fink
Rose Lee Fink
Melan Fink
Drowned Seamen Bodies Brought In From Sea
Bodies of several drowned seamen, still in oilskins, were carried ashore by the schooner Ke. 1b Bird sal from Fall River, drifting seaward with no identifying clothing, suggesting a shipwreck between Shinnecock and Southampton. Emperor William warns naval division amid China campaign.
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Philadelphia
Birdsal
Fall River
Shinnecock
Southampton
L. A
Impending Venezuelan Revolution Led by Dr Peitrie
The piece notes an upcoming revolution in Venezuela led by Dr. Peitrie. It also lists varied world events including court sessions in Milwaukee and taxation in Hamburg, with multiple financial and political items from different regions.
Advertising Ads and Local Notices Highlight Market Tactics
The piece discusses varied advertising strategies for merchants including local newspaper columns, daily displays, and large space campaigns. It notes the need for merchants to test methods and monitor results. A colorful wagon urging farm sales was seen on the streets. People named include Parker, Mrs Goble, Mrs Hastings, Rh Walker, and Will Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. H. Walker
Winfie'd
Sadie Worthen Hastings
Oskaloosa
Heavy Rainfall Brings Little Damage Yet Benefits Crops
A morning rainfall measured 26 inches with hail and lightning causing minimal damage. The moisture is reported to greatly benefit small fruit and other crops, delivering substantial local agricultural gains.
Burlington plans Montana line toward Yellowstone amid Crow reservation deal
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad advances a Montana link into the Big Horn basin toward Yellowstone Park and reports a grading contract with Crow Nation near the reservation. Competitors threaten to file a complaint with the Western Passenger Association over alleged dealings with the Scalpers. The Coppock Picnic brings humor and a grand repast. Henry Eicher absents himself after wild events along the Skuck. India famine fund reaches nearly fifty dollars as others entertain guests and Prof Grumbling visits Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad
Montana
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Park
Crow Sodian Reservation
Red Men
Western Passenger Association
Burlington
The French workman and the agency of reform
Richard Whiteing argues that the French workman embodies both joy and hardship, torn between state church incentives and revolutionary ideals. He notes his allegiance to utopian struggle, the lure of socialism and anarchy, and the enduring pull of the old order.
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Old Order
Richard Whiteing
Kemble's Flowers Claim Best in Town
Kemble Flower Co of Oskalovsa Iowa markets flowers as the best choice for direct orders, noting they cover express charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskalovsa
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway Promotes Direct Home Seekers Excursions
The Iowa Central Railway offers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to western and southern points including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars, with details available from Iowa Central agents or at the Marshalltown Iowa office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Moving Tips From a Pro Woman
A New York Times quote advises packing books in small boxes to ease movement. The expert notes women often choose large boxes for books, but small square boxes from food packaging fit books well, reduce weight strain, and help movers handle many boxes efficiently.
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New York Times
Inprint Family Visit Mentioned in Ohio Journal Dialog
A brief exchange notes Ben Inprint his wife Mrs. Ben Inprint and their children Lucy and John visiting Ebenezer at Cedar Valley. The reporter asks for the children's names and Ben objects saying the information may not be printed.
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Ben Inprint
Lucy
John
Ebenezer
Cedar Valley
Ohio State Journal
Regenerating buds in Cystopteris bulbi fern studied
Herr Heinricher reports that in Cystopteris bulbi fern there exist regenerating buds beside ordinary adventitious buds. These regenerating buds rapidly form assimilating leaves rather than fleshy food-storing scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanische Centralblatt
Herr Heinricher
Reading Stories Helps Baby Sleep Better
A novelist notes the baby is quieter at night. His wife explains that once clothes are removed she reads one of his stories, and the baby calms and falls asleep quickly.
Ida Your Friend the Author Appears Even Balanced
May says he is even balanced in manner and appearance. The man is described as calm and methodical, with a middle part and a middle name, suggesting a conventional demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Breuer Seeks Trade For Piano In Exchange Deal
Mr M R Breuer offers a good piano in trade for a medium priced road team. He prefers western horses and invites responses from interested parties showing such stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Breuer
Fat Man Demands Correction Over Explosive Report
In a Detroit Free Press-style scene, a fat man confronts the editor, claiming the report misattributes the explosion to others. He insists the furnace caused the blast, details injuries to his wife and a girl, and recounts his own fall and luck as he sought a doctor while defending his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. J. Jones
Sam 1D
Jacobus Jones
Detroit Free Press
Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab Let’s Purchase Ad
Advertisement for Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab from Stewart's Pharmacy offering a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure the cold. Price listed in cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Lost items and housing notices in Journal classifieds
Lost large storm umbrella labelled Letter H on hoodie. Return to Journal office. Lost parasol left in park Sabbath evening. Return to Journal office. Wanted good girl for general house work inquire at Journal Office 2326 Meal boarders wanted inquire Mrs A L Stratton over Dixon's office. Two unfurnished rooms for rent at Journal office. Hustling young man can earn 60 dollars monthly plus expenses. Permanent position no experience needed write Clark and Co 4th and Locust sts Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Park
Journal
Journal Ofice
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Minnesota and North Dakota promotional travel and land notes
A promotional notice extols Minnesota and North Dakota for farming diversity and land wealth. It highlights lakes, timber, wheat valleys, Red River farming, rail access, health retreats, and tourism literature from C. S. Fee of the Northern Pacific. It advertises low fares, excursions to Colorado Utah Yellowstone Paris and Europe, and a Washington to Denver coach service during the U P Convention plus travel agencies for several lines.
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Washington
Colorado Points
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Paris
Old World
White Star Line
Red Star Line
American Line
International Transportation Co
Allen Shoe Shining Parlor Opens Under Ort Waters
Ort Waters, proprietor, offers shoe cleaning and dressing services with special attention to ladies' footwear. patrons may expect careful polish and individualized service at the new parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Northern Pacific Home Seekers Excursions Offer Land Prospects
The Northern Pacific Railway runs Home Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Tickets from eastern terminals to points on main line and branches west of Aitkin and Little Falls, Minn, cost one fare plus 200 dollars round trip. Intended settlers may stop at various places to study land prices and conditions with a view to buying homes in the northwest. For details, contact D. Rogers in Des Moines or Charles S. Fee in St. Paul. Wonderland 1900 tourist book offered for six cents.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Aitkin
Little Falls
Minn
Northwest
Northern Pacific
D. Rogers
W. Locust Sr
Des Moines
St. Paul
Fee
Real Estate Seeks New Name Amid Strategic Changes
Real Estate advances into a new phase aiming to rebrand its portfolio and governance. Executives discuss market positioning and potential leadership shifts as they prepare for upcoming investor milestones and regulatory reviews.
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Pierce
Charles Hoe Esq
Plain City
Madison Co
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Okomo
Chicago
E. C. Keck
Florist
Greenhouse
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Washington, Iowa
Eurplus
W. RB. Jeffrry
A. Anderson
Cachiar
Jop Anderson
Washington County
Yings Bax
Jos. Krox
A. Warre
Washier
H. Kmox
V. P
M. Kmox
First National Bank
Washington, Laws
Wm. Blair
A Wallace
Joseph Keck
D. H. Keck
L. O
Frank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Riverside
Annaworth
Kaltser
Kiel
China
William
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Kobhlsaat
Manhattan Brewing Company
Coyne
Venezuela
Peitrie
Supreme Court of the United Order of Foresters
St. Charles Hotel
Milwaukee
New York
Corinne Kunz
Ek. W. Clark
Colby
Wis
North Freedom
Sauk County
Joseph Wheeler
Fort Sheridan
Naples
London
Hamburg
Berks and Dauphin
Wieden
Vienna
Madagascar
Colums
Jounty Recorder
Parker
Kalona
Mrs. Goble
Eldon
Ralph Kellar
Will Sherman
Captain Boyer
Albert Walther
Plumbing
N. Lewis & Co
D. Crawford
O. M. Crawford
India
M. Grumbling
Havre
Academy
Iowa Central
Guo. Barty
Gp&ta
Marshalltown
Ferns
A. L. Stratton
Dixon
Paik
Mississippi
Missouri
Red River
Minnesota
North Dakota
Union
Chas. S' Fee
Northern Pacific Ry
Worderland
U. P
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsaenlers
F St
Washington, D
R. F. Riley
Smouse
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
N. W
B&q
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Cedar Rapid
Oolum Fed Jan
Brighton
Mason City
C&n Way
Omaha
Tittemore
Geof Batty
Opl&etla
Fitmes
Fox
Arent
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
the Tribune
West
Daily Tribune
L. D. Robinson
C. E. Dayton
Prop
Racycle
Mr. Ray
O. Soleri
Opera House
B F. Dixon & Co
Washington City
B.f.dixon& Co
Cate
New
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