Delights of Templar Park at Spirit Lake Report
J W Morton describes a July 1909 visit to Templar Park Spirit Lake Iowa with fishing boating and bathing. Musicians and speakers provide a religious program while noting improvements and a closing report of Miss Bessie Curran’s death. Local attendees extend sympathy to her family and lingering impressions of the park's hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
Templar
Iowa
John Thompson
J. E. Bromwell
Marion
Alex Peddie
Emmetsburg
Karl Fisk
West Union
Clair Foot
Estherville
J. Busch
Davenport
L. F. Cowan
Iowa Falls
W. H. Norris
Manchester
Amos N. Albers
George W. Ball
Iowa City
Grand Commandery
Bessie Curran
Nora
Washington
Appreciation for Kindness During Illness of Miss Bessie Curran
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Curran and Miss Nora Curran express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Bessie Curran. The thoughtful acts comforted her and impressed the family with the friends' love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Curran
Bessie
J. F. Curran
Nora Curran
McElhinney Drug Co. Secures Zemo Agency
The McElhinney Drug Co. announces it has secured the agency for Zemo a remedy for eczema pimples skin and scalp diseases. Zemo is described as a clean liquid for external use that provides relief and cures by destroying the germ causing the ailment. The firm offers proof of many cures as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney Drug Co
Zemo
Postmasters' Convention Trip Heads From Ainsworth to Ft. Madison
Mr and Mrs WT Trotter traveled from Ainsworth this morning and will attend the Postmasters' convention in Ft. Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wt" Trotter
Ainsworth
Ft. Madison
Postmasters
Vienna Bakery Proclaims Largest Line in City
Local item highlights the Vienna bakery offering a full stock of goods with repeated promotions. Residents and visitors stop by including Dan Sullivan from Burlington and Miss Nora Brown from Fairfield. Several people travel for visits, funerals, or to see relatives in Keota, Columbus Junction, Iowa City, and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Dan Sullivan
Burlington
Edith Smith
Keola
Chris Huffman
Wayland
George Lee
Baby
Keota
Ruth Vincent
Louis Rehmel
Grace Hill
Lake Steamer Sinks After Collision Off Whitefish Point
In Lake Superior near Whitefish Point light house the steamers Isaac Scott and John B. Cowle collided. The Cowle sank with fourteen crewmen lost, while the Scott sustained bow damage and reached port under its own power. The Goodyear and Scott rescued the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Isaac Scott
John B. Cowle
Lake Superior
Whitefish Point
Cowle
Scott
Ne Atul
Lake Suefor
Goodyear
Big Carnival Opens with Fine Weather in Washington
The Washington street fair and carnival opens under clear skies with a large crowd. The Great Patterson Shows provide a six act program including a trained animal show and a one ring circus featuring dogs, ponies, elephants, lions, and tigers. Patrons are urged to visit daily as proceeds benefit the Washington band and the fair runs all week with free acts each afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Band
Patterson
Captain Cardo
Major DuMond
Kempf
Theatre de Paris
Kellar
Hermann the Great
Merry Widows
Georgia Minstrels
Era of
Wild Zoe
Devil
Little George
Modoc
Fanchon
Lola
Jumbo
Nelson Wolgast Scrap Draws Los Angeles Crowd Tonight
In Los Angeles July 13 a large crowd is expected for a ten round prize fight between Battling Nelson world lightweight champion and Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee. An Elks gathering fills the city as speculation grows on whether the bout will end early or go the distance. Nelson claims the bout will end before the limit. Wolgast appears in good condition and could test the champion. Nelson to earn 5500 and Wolgast 1500 for their half hour of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Elks
Inohike Sida ‘Olge
Nelson
Wolgast
Fonseca May Withdraw From Bolivia Over Un Met and Satisfaction
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine council of ministers may telegraph Minister Fonseca to withdraw from Bolivia if he cannot secure Un mejiste and complete satisfaction from that country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonseca
Buenos Ayres
Council of Ministers
Senor Fonseca
Bolivia
Bulls and Music Tames A Rage With Fiddle
A bull in rage grows quiet when a fiddle sounds. The article notes how music can soothe aggressive bulls and calm behavior in the arena or farm setting.
Foley's Honey and Tar claims cure for coughs and colds
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia with a money back guarantee if ineffective. Declares no opiates and notes the genuine product in a yellow package. Mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
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Rothschild’s
J. W. Morton
Nora Brown
Fairfield
Helen Motts
Franc Sigafoose
Columbus Junction
Gertrude Kendal
David Burroughs
Palo Alto
Calif
Davie Farris
Katherine Buxbaum
Wyoming
J. C. Swift
Quinn
Della Brookhart
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Marian Wilde
Peoria
Lawrence Dawson
Havre
Joe Dawson
A. J. Rankin
St. Anthony
Idaho
Mr. Rankin
Ralph Thompson
Opera Bark Accoun
T. E. Linnert
Independence
Bank
Washington County Savings Bank
Electrical Arts
Carnival Notes
Lardner & Bridger
Nelson-Wolgast Scrap
Evers
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
McSiihinney Drug Co
Nausage
Dankwardto Kurtz
Mason Transfer & Storage Company
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