Lectures on the Second Reformation by Dr McFeeters
Dr McFeeters pastor of the Second Church of the Covenanters in Philadelphia, born in County Donegal Ireland, delivers an illustrated lantern lecture on Ireland Scotland and England. The talk covers the blood shed and courage of faithful Covenanters under the Blue Banner and the fight for civil and religious freedom. Tuesday evening at the Covenanter church.
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Ireland
Scotland
Meverern
Second Church of the Covenanters
Philadelphia
County Donegal
Iresand
America
Fein
England
McFeeters
Covenanter Church
Pilgrimage to Tom Johnson Grave in Cleveland
Ohio figures visit the Crooklyn burial site of Tom L. Johnson former Cleveland mayor. The item links Johnson to muckraking battles and notes a postal rate controversy affecting magazine publication costs and proposed commission hearings led by Supreme Court Justice Hughes.
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Cleveland, O
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johoson
Crooklyn
International Typographical Union
Supreme Court
Hughes
Post Office Department
Faat
Hitchcock
Leading periodical publishers to testify at New York hearing
A special New York commission began hearings today on the merger of the magazine post office center Verky. The General recommended raising postage advertising pages to four cents, provoking strong publisher opposition and charges of confiscation amid alleged industry machinations.
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New York
Magazrie
Verky
Maga
Sage and Sulphur Cures Dandruff Hair Remedy Claims
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur hair remedy marketed with claims of curing dandruff and restoring gray hair. Druggists report strong sales and satisfaction, noting the product is clean wholesome and harmless. Agent McBrihminney Drug Co. distribution referenced.
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Wyeth
Hower Wreth
Wreth
McBihinney Drug Co
Jersey City Votes On Commission Plan In Close Special Election
A July 18 special election in Jersey City seeks adoption of the city manager style government under a New Jersey law allowing such votes with a fifth of registered voters signatories. Supporters led by Gov. Woodrow Wilson argue for efficiency while opponents fear loss of intelligence checks.
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New York
Commission Plan
Jersey City
New Jersey
Trenton
Hayonne
Woodrow Wilson
Commission
Friends of the Plan
Ottawa Parliament Opens After Break Over Reciprocity
Ottawa reports Parliament resumed on July 18 after a pause since May 20 as Liberals and Conservatives campaign on reciprocity with the United States. The Liberal government with a 40 vote Commons majority plans a final bid to pass the reciprocity pact. If blocked, an appeal to electors may follow but a November election seems unlikely.
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Ottawa
Ont
Cess
United States
Commons
Swiss Motor Boat Regatta Opens on Lake Constance
Motor boats from across Europe gather for the international regatta on Lake Constance in Constance Switzerland. The five day event begins July 18 and runs through the week with entrants from multiple countries competing for prizes and honors.
A Journal Want Ad Will Sell It For You
Classified note states a journal offers a want ad service to help readers publish and place personal and business notices. It promises quick placement and broad reach within the publication’s readership.
St James Catholic Church to Rebuild After Fire
The St James Catholic church rebuild plan approved by the building and diocese committees calls for enlarging the church by twenty feet to the north and adding steam heat. Existing walls remain sound and some furniture survived the fire. project cost expected near 100 dollars. Local committee members include J J McKeone Ed Harmeier Francis Swift James Boyd Louis Bagle and Dan Mannhardt. Work to start once plans and specifications arrive to restore permanent worship space promptly.
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St. James Catholic Church
J. J. McKeone
Ed Harmeier
Francis Swift
James Boyd
Louis Bagle
Dan Mannhardt
Track laid sparks near Clinton lumber yard riot
A crew of twenty five under Roadmaster George Barnaske began laying a switch track in Clinton Iowa at third avenue near Gabriel Bros lumber. Property owners objected and police arrested the work crew and they tore out the partially built track. The case resumes in the afternoon.
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Clinton
Iowa
George Barnaske
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Third Avenue
Gabrie Bros
Madge Leffington
Appetite Gone MI-O-NA Cures Indigestion Claim
An ad from Man's Pharmacy touts Appetite Gone MI-O-NA as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and stomach diseases with a five minute relief promise. It lists multiple uses from belching to nervous dyspepsia and claims a fifty cent price per large box.
Remodeled Hethel Church To Feature Modern Upgrades
The Hethel congregation plans extensive remodeling of their church including a south addition for a new Sunday school and a north alcove for pulpit and choir loft. Floors will rise, circular pews installed, stained glass windows added, furnace heating and a steel ceiling included. Estimated cost around 8000 dollars with rededication hoped for in early fall under Rev. Richard Hughes. The church serves about 50 members, with around 100 in the congregation and similar in Sunday school enrollment.
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Bethel Church
Mos
Washington County
Richard Hughes
New US Japan Treaty Replaces Restrictive Immigration Clause
Washington reports the new US Japan treaty of commerce and navigation is in force, replacing the Gresham era pact. The key change omits the old immigration restriction paragraph deemed objectionable by Japan, while US relies on Japan’s honor to curb coolie departures. It also swaps in a new customs tariff for the standard rates.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Gresham
America
Concrete Road to Cemetery Connects South Iowa Ave
J J McKeone and crew finished a new 1821 foot concrete road nine feet wide linking South Iowa avenue with Kim Grove cemetery. Open to traffic mid next week. project praised as an experiment with county and city officials and seen as a model for wider rural road construction.
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J. J. McKeone
Iowa Avenue
Kim Grove
Fifty Years Ago Today July 18 Civil War action recounted
Confederate forces from Shenandoah Valley under General Joseph E. Johnston reinforce General Beauregard at Manassas Virginia. Action at Blackburns Ford Virginia described with emphasis on the July 18 anniversary.
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Shenamtoah Valley
Joseph KE. Jalmeston
Beauregard
Manassas
Blackburns Ford
Perfectionists Found in Cinecin Path Ite
Twenty five years ago today a new sect named the Perfectionists was discovered in Cinecin path Ite. Thirty six followers claimed their leader Mera John Bo Martin was Christ. The Gate City of Hoston and Savannah tine wrecked on a rock. 101 died when City of Columbus wrecked January 1s ISM4. Passengers saved. Mexican revolutionists defeated at Huetenclada.
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Cinecinpath Ite
Mera
John Bo Martin
Christ
Hoston
Savannah
City of Columbus
Gate City
Northow a Avenue Paving Underway by McKeone Crew
J. J. McKeone and 27 workers move dirt on Northowa Avenue to lay a combined curb and gutter. Bricks and concrete blocks arriving soon for a solid pavement matching East Washington Street. Completion expected by October 15 with favorable weather.
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J. J. McKeone
North Lowavenue
North Town Avenue
McLeone
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Note 1886 Affidavit
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears under oath in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses this on December 7 1886. The firm claims internal cure with testimonials and lists Toledo 0 and druggists selling Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hope for Gates Recovery in Paris
Paris July 18 correspondent reports Charles G Gates says his father John Gates, who is seriously ill, has shown improvement during the day and the family now hopes for his eventual recovery.
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Gates
Paris
Charles G. Gates
John Gates
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted by Marilla Carver
A Marilla New York carpenter B S Lopez claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve keeps him from cuts and wounds healing slowly. He touts its healing power for burns boils chapped hands fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles priced 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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B.S. Lopez
Marilla
N. Y
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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