Iowa Manufacturers Seek New Members in Campaign
In Dubuque on July 19 the Iowa Manufacturers' Association announced a campaign to add members. Secretary G A Wrightman of Des Moines spoke at a luncheon, outlining the need for more revenue to support the traffic bureau and office expansion. Dubuque currently has 29 members. the goal is 55 with an eight member committee canvassing the city.
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Shibuque
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
G. A. Wrightman
Des Moines
Dubuque
United States
Borrowed smiles and anxious dreams from old newspapers
A collage of quips and sketches from Washington Star Yonkers Statesman and Youth’s Companion. Jokes about diamonds frost and tater bugs mix with a university president’s nervous dream of failing freshman exams as a playful slice of era humor.
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Myerv
Tie
Mass Convention at City Hall to select delegates
A mass convention will meet at City Hall Washington at 1 30 p m Saturday July 20 to choose delegates for the Progressive state convention in Des Moines July 24 1912 All who advocate Progressive principles are invited to attend No caucuses due to time constraints Provisional Committee OTT Patterson L Gormly 294
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City Hall
Washington
Des Moines
Ott Patterson
Burlington Plans a German Day in October
Burlington plans a German day to be held in October with talks by notable speakers, a refined industrial parade, and a riverfront fireworks display. Delegations from Fort Madison Keokuk Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Creston Monmouth Galesburg Wapello Washington Muscatine and other towns expected.
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Burlington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Creston
Monmouth
Galesburg
Wapello
Washington
Muscatine
Keokuk To Host Thirtieth Iowa Infantry Reunion
Keokuk hosts the thirtieth Iowa infantry veterans for a two day reunion August 14 and 15. Governor Carroll will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the unknown dead monument in the national cemetery on the 15th. Commander Brown of Leon, new G A R chief, will attend and speak briefly.
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Keokuk
Iowa Infantry
National Cemetery
Carroll
Brown
Leon
Grand Army of the Republic
Farm for Women Prisoners Sought by Iowa WCTU
Des Moines July 19 A farm for women sentenced to the Anamosa state reformatory will be urged in the next Iowa legislature by the Federated Temperance Women. The W C T U seeks a practicable law and appropriations and will raise the issue at its Maquoketa convention October 1 to 3.
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Des Moines
Yvomen
Anamosa
Federated Temperance Women of Iowa
Women's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa
Maquoketa
McCandless Brothers Plant 570 Acres of Pop Corn
Whiting Ta July 19 The three McCandless brothers William Harry and Burt total 570 acres of pop corn on their farm this year. Last year yielded little corn and the pop crop proved a money maker prompting more acres this season. The crop was planted ahead of regular corn since a corn picking machine is used to harvest before cold weather.
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Whiting
McCandless
William
Harry
Burt
Woman killed by train near Qudden crossing
In Qudden on July 19 a passenger train struck a car driven by Clayton Johnson while crossing the Northwestern tracks. Mrs. Johnson was killed and Mr. Johnson injured as the collision demolished the vehicle.
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Qudden
Clayton Johnson
The Toastmaster Course Review
A satirical overview of the toastmaster role at lodge banquets. It mocks humorous introductions, the need to improvise, and the fine balance between wit and eloquence, noting speakers who fade into confusion or rely on notes. It also lampoons the social dynamics of the festive board and public speaking pitfalls.
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Bunk
Bunker Hit
Fatal Accident Involving Automicabile Near Johnson Home
Mrs. Johnson, 40, was killed when the car engine struck her as her husband Mr. Johnson failed to hear the warning bell during vehicle operation. The incident occurred in the couple’s locality, drawing local attention to the accident.
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Mr. Johnson
Woman killed en route to church in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Ade laide Mitchell, wife of farmer W. J. Mitchell near Fairfax, died when horses drawing her carriage panicked at two motorcycles and ran away. Her two year old son was saved by being thrown into the weeds. The crash occurred while she was traveling to church on Sunday.
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Cedar Rapids
Adelaide Mitchell
W. J. Mitchell
Fairfax
John M. Mitchell
Grace Methodist Episcopal church dedication in Waterloo
Grace Methodist Episcopal church in Waterloo was dedicated with Bishop W. F. McDowell delivering the sermon. The octagonal building cost about 85 thousand dollars, site total near 96 thousand, seating 1400, dome peak fifty feet, red brick walls, Bedford stone trim and green tile roof.
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Waterloo
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
W. F. McDowell
Emory D. Hull
Fifth Street
Webster's 1912 Dictionary Promotion at The Journal
An advertisement extols a Webster 1912 Dictionary offer with coupons and extra benefits. It touts job and ridicule insurance tied to the Journal’s promotion, urging readers to clip a coupon to obtain the illustrated dictionary for four dollars and noting it differs from the original Webster publishers.
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Webster's Dictionary
Denmark Treats Exhausted Men with Bed Rest Policy
In Denmark, men exhausted by labor are kept in bed for four days as a standard remedy. The approach applies firmly but kindly, ensuring rest before returning to work. After four days, men are evaluated and may be kept longer if fever or fatigue persists.
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Teft
Denmark
Timme
Ork
International Rifle Matches Open in Biarritz Paris
The Ohio National Guard will represent the United States at the international rifle matches in Biarritz, France, from July 19 to July 31. The American team will also compete in English national matches and return August 12 to attend the National Rifle Association meeting at Sea Girt, New Jersey.
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Biarritz Ranges
Paris
Ohio National Guard
United States
National Rifle Association
Sea Girt
N. J
Patent grants announced by Massra Davis & Davis
Washington patent attorneys report the grant this week to citizens of the state of various patents including a shovel, agate rasp, wire splicer, road machine, railway car extension step, driving mechanism for machinery, and a mechanical motor for gas engines with named recipients A. J. Bockstrand J. B. Eldridge R. Jackman J. Kotler O. F. Lawson Pod Mudler RK Walther and others in Cambridge Waverly Centerville Cedar Rapids Van Buren Maquoketa Davenport New Spark.
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Washington, D.C
Ing
A. J. Bockstrand
Cambridge
Shovel
J. BE. Eldridge
Waverly
Agate
AB. Lamilton
Centerville
R. Jacknan
Cedar Rapids
J. Hh. Kotler
van Buren Township
F. Lawson
Pod
Mudler
Maquoketa
J. Walther
Davenport
Saxo Salve Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Itchy eczema sufferers are offered Saxo Salve from Sherman Bros. in Washington Iowa. The ad claims rapid relief from severe itching and root-level healing as the skin dries and clears after a few applications. Money-back guarantee is offered if not fully satisfied.
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Sherman Bros
Washington
Iowa
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