Express firms resist Co D liquor sales in prohibition states
In Kansas City a mandamus suit seeks to force Adams Express to carry Co D packages to Iowa. Counsel argues Iowa law taxes every office delivering Co D liquor, threatening 600 workers with unemployment and risking agents breaking state law to keep their jobs.
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Kansas City
Express
Cc. O. D
Prohibition
Adams Company
C.o.d
Iowa
W.C. Scarritt
Forls
Co. O. D
Catholic Y M C A Likely at Federation Session
Indianapolis July 18 A decision on forming a Catholic Y M C A will hinge on the American Federation of Catholic Societies session where Buffalo committee reports are expected to influence delegates. The convention adopted changes from the constitution committee and a declaration of principles from the resolutions panel and sent a message of allegiance to the pope.
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Indianapolis
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Buffalo
Committee On Constitution
Resolutions Committee
Rome
United States
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Digestive and Mucous Ailments
Advertising copy touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a complete, nature-based remedy with printed ingredients, claimed cures for indigestion and stomach disturbances, and benefits for mucous membrane diseases and chronic coughs. It also recommends Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal catarrh and bronchial irritation.
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Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Religious and Patriotic Aims of a Civic Federation
The federation declares it is not political or factional. It promotes Christian principles in public life, seeks truth in financial and industrial relations, opposes falsehood and injustice, and pursues religious and patriotic goals for American citizens and believers in divine law and Christ.
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Federation
Christ
Pearl found in Muscatine river by John Phillips
John Phillips found a near flawless pearl the size of a large pea while shelling aboard a boat in Muscatine Iowa. The gem is described as unusually beautiful and lustrous and has attracted a $250 offer, which he has not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
John Phillips
Hotel Keeper's Death After Drinking Carbolic Acid
John Nordskog, a Dayton hotel keeper, died after consuming carbolic acid in a washroom near the Webster City hotel office. He had been drinking, leaving a wife and seven children. The incident occurred July 18 and is described as drunk and disorderly conduct leading to suicide.
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Webster City
Iowa
John Nordskog
Dayton
Lax Digest touted as superior digesting laxative
Fort Madison Iowa offers Lax Digest a candy flavored laxative and digestant. It promises no griping and gentler bowel movement than salts or castor oil. Sold in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes with prepaid mail order if needed.
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L. D
Allisons Denial of Campaign Taunts Amid Iowa Tour
Senator Allison in Des Moines dispatch denies rumors of a challenge to his health and asserts he has not announced a campaign. He states friendly feelings toward Governor Cummins, reiterates candidacy, and signals planned visits as he mobilizes for a coming contest.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Allison
Des Moines
Cummins
Burlington
Five Railroads Targeted Under New Stock Shipment Law
Five large trunk line railroads are named as defendants in three U S district court damage suits filed yesterday by United States Attorney M L Temple alleging violations of the 28 hour stock shipment law. Plaintiffs seek 3000 dollars from Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern 3000 from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and 500 from Illinois Central and Great Northern. The actions mark the first Midwest cases under the act prohibiting livestock transport more than 28 hours without food rest and water.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Big Trunk Line
United States District Court
United States
M. L. Temple
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Illinois
Central
Great Northern
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Middle West
Borrowed smiles and a tooth pulled
A light verse from the Denver Post humor column recounts Mary with a painful tooth who resists extraction until chewing becomes impossible. She finally agrees to have the tooth pulled and vows to live on soup and liquids.
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Denver Post
Jubilee and misadventures tied to a lion tale
A neighborhood jubilee joke explains a silver and golden wedding then a boy reports his brother’s broken arm from an amusing second story window dare. A New York Press lion scare recounts crowds chasing a frightened animal hiding behind a tree and the lion fleeing amid shouts before finally calming after hours of trembling.
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New York
Newark
Not Guilty After Governor's Eloquent Plea
A man charged with horse stealing was defended by a former governor, an eminent lawyer. After a moving plea, the jury wept and found him not guilty. Asked later if he stole the horse, the defendant said the governor's speech made him unsure if he did it.
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Portia
Pal
London Street Corner Talk During Victoria Jubilee Era
Two elderly Scottish women converse on a London street corner shortly before Queen Victoria’s death and near her jubilee celebrations. The overheard exchange captures the social mood and attitudes of the period.
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Queen Victoria
London
Body of A W Lee to be brought to America on Virginian
The body of A W Lee noted Iowa journalist who died at Nottingham Eng will be shipped home aboard the Allen Line steamer Virginian. Mrs Lee their daughter Laura and Mrs W W Walker Cedar Rapids accompany to the voyage. Funeral party in Montreal will be met by John Lee Mahin Chicago E P Adler Davenport Times and James F Powell Ottumwa Courier. Remains expected in Chicago two weeks from yesterday arrival of Virginian in Montreal July 27.
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Muscatine Journal
A. W. Lee
Iowa
Nottingham
Eng
America
Allen Line
Virginian
Lee
Laura
W. W. Walker
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Mr. Lee
E. P. Adler
Davenport Times
James F. Powell
Ottumwa Courier
Montreal
Misses Cecil and Virginia Walker Return Home
The Misses Cecil and Virginia Walker who had been visiting their aunts the Misses Elva and Anna Dorshey returned to their Crawfordsville home last evening.
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Cecil
Virginia Walker
Elva
Anna Dorshey
Crawfordsville
Engineer Goes Insane on Rock Island Run
Ben Merk eson an engineer on the Rock Island road, based at Valley Junction, was removed from his locomotive in Atlanta Iowa Monday morning in an insane condition. He believed a traveling engineer was hidden in the cab trying to drug or trap him. Symptoms began at Adair and worsened here. He is 38 and had been ill prior to the trip. A local advertisement for Dr Shoop's Magnetic Ointment follows.
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Atlanta
Iowa
Ben Merkeson
Rock Island Road
Valley Junction
Adair
Car Plunges Over Embankment Injuring Briggs Family
An auto driven by A. J. Briggs of Elkhart Indiana rolled down a steep hill in Creston Iowa, ejecting Briggs wife and children. Oil failure, brake failure and engine stop caused loss of control but no serious injuries.
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Creston
Iowa
A. J. Briggs
Elkhart
Ind
Briggs
Iowa railroad valuations rise by six million
Des Moines reports the state executive council increased actual railroad property value in Iowa by 6 087 740 with totals for realty telegraph telephone lines express companies and other categories lifting the overall Iowa property value to 2 628 770 500. A separate advertisement promotes Dr Shoops Catarrh Remedy offering a free trial size box and noting ingredients and relief claims.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
Dr. Shoop
Sho
Cresco White Rescues Boy From Mississippi
Muscatine Iowa July 18 Captain Cresco White of the State University football team leapt from a government steamboat deck into the Mississippi to save Ralph Tueys five year old son. After a fifty yard swim he reached the boy just as he was about to sink following a collapsing boat as the steamer passed.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Cresco
White
State
Mississippi
Ralph Tuey
Notice to Water Consumers and Dr Shoop Advertisement
Notice to water customers to pay water rents at Stewart's pharmacy by August 27. Supt St Clair Lewis offers free call to discuss Dr Shoop's Restorative and a book on digestive and kidney issues. Restorative advertised for indigestion, biliousness, and complexion, with samples and free book offered. Sold by J H Stewart Racine Wisconsin.
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Dr. Shoop
Stewart's
Warning to young girls visiting Jamestown exposition
Exposition Travelers Aid with YWCA and King's Daughters Norfolk warns female travelers about temptations for boarding and employment near the Jamestown exposition. Helpers at boats and stations will assist, with nationwide and local headquarters listed. Also notes Mrs. Bartle and her children visiting Norfolk.
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Exposition Travelers’ Aid Committee
City Union of
King’s Daughters
Norfolk
Order of the King’s Daughters
South
North
Travelers’ Aid Committee
Jamestown
New York
East Forty-eighth Street
New York City
Plume Street
Virginia
Business to invest small capital for large profits
Seekers are urged to apply at the Journal office for a business opportunity with the promise of high profits from small initial capital. The note ends with a date 26 6.
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Journal Office
Mrs. Lou Gormley and daughter return home from city visit
Mrs. Lou Gormley and her daughter Eva returned to their Crawfordsville home last evening after spending the day with relatives and friends in the city.
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Lou Gormley
Eva
Crawfordsville
City
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
The article urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for cramp, cholera morbus, and other stomach ailments when a physician is unavailable. It claims the medicine is the best option and may save lives, noting it is sold by Cook and Sherman.
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Cook
Sherman
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American Federation of Catholic
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison, Iowa
Mary
Wumman
Washington
St. Clair Lewis
Bradfield Regulator Co
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Pueblo
Teel Kent
H. W. Russell
Agent Rock Island Lines
Steinway @ Sons
E. 14Th Street
Hichester
Chichester’s
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