Threatened Tillman Letter Forged by Unknown Writer
A mailed threat to Senator Tillman over a Washington Iowa engagement was attributed to a forged signature N L Black. Copies were sent to the Chautauqua secretary. local residents say no such Negro Protective Association exists and Nate Black denies knowledge of the letter. Authorities seek authorship to prevent federal law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
N. L. Black
A. R. Miller
Chautauqua Association
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Washington
Iowa
Negro Protective Association
Nate Black
Nate
Hotel Eldorado Menu and Local Health Note
Hotel Eldorado offers a luncheon menu including clam chowder dill pickles stewed chicken with gravy noodles creamed potatoes sliced cucumbers and onions string beans fruit salad lemon and chocolate pie ice cream prince of wales cake and beverages. Harry Whitaker in poor health with malarial fever is noted. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is endorsed by H E Howe and sold by Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Palatable puddings bread pudding and glace
A recipe for Bread Pudding with Meringue using milk breadcrumbs eggs sugar lemon rind and juice baked twenty minutes then topped with a lemon meringue. Also a Frozen Pudding Glace using milk raisins cinnamon almonds cherries citron lime zest sugar eggs cream and eltron to boil cool thicken and freeze in a mold.
Etiquette Guide on Wedding Gifts and Timing
The article outlines when gifts should be sent for a wedding and who should give them. It notes gifts often arrive one to two weeks before the ceremony, that invitations to church may not require gifts, and that flowers or presents to the reception are common. It warns against duplicating gifts and suggests practical items or checks for intimate relatives.
Needlework Notes on Curtain and Garment Repair
Pretty Brussels net curtains with cretonne appliques can brighten a cottage bedroom. An upholsterer’s needle aids sewing box repairs. chairs and couch cushions can be refreshed by the housekeeper. Hemstitching on the machine uses drawn threads with loose tension to finish hems, tucks, and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretonne
Voyager Supplies Aboard Ship For Week At Sea
List of items includes a cushion for back support aboard the steam er chair a hanging magazine bag a wall pocket for toiletries a deck writing tablet a fountain pen a folding drinking cup a medical flask case marine glasses a camera a rubber toilet kit case books for leisure a daily surprise packet with an envelope to open each day.
Chocolate dessert method for a smooth sauce
Cut two ounces of plain chocolate into small pieces. Melt with two tablespoons hot water to a paste. Add two ounces sugar and three quarters of a pint hot water. Mix one ounce corn flour with cold water, stir in until boiling and thick. Pour into a tureen.
Daring Swim Ends in Tragic Death Near Iowa River Dam
Bohumi Kosderka of Iowa City died during a risky dive from Burlington street bridge attempting to swim over the dam. A crowd of 500 watched as strong current and undertow thwarted rescue efforts. Kosderka, 33, left behind two young daughters. his wife had predeceased him.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University Dam
Iowa River
Bohumi Kosderka
Kosderka
Burlington Street
Koscerka
Peace Returns as Clear Lake Theatre Seeks Quiet
Clear Lake Iowa reports a calm after recent unrest as the Scenic theater owner Hartman withdraws and the cases against him are dismissed. Preachers backers and union meetings continue with music and friendly greetings as tourism resumes and residents resume normal Sabbath routines.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Jake
Hartman
Lax Digest touted as superior laxative digestant
Fort Madison Iowa promotes Lax-Digest a candy tasting laxative digestant claimed to avoid gripe and not flush the bowels. Available in 10c and 25c sizes with tablets stamped L D. Sold via druggists or prepaid by producers.
A Sharp Rebuke At The Club From Lord George Bentinck
Lord George Bentinck rebuked a known defaulter in his club dining room. When the debtor asked for his bill the lord shouted for it to be brought to him and condemned the man for ordering such costly meals before captain orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bentinck
Lord George
Quiet title action in Washington County real estate
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa for the September Term 1907 the plaintiff W A Carson seeks to quiet title to described real estate. The petition alleges fee simple ownership by open adverse possession for over twenty years and claims unknown claimants and surviving spouses have no valid interest. The notice requires appearance by September 9 1907 or default judgment will be entered.
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W. A. Carson
Jesse Ashby
Fanny Ashby
William G. Stewart
Hannah Stewart
Nelson Stewart
Ann H. Stewart
John Winter
J H Winter
George Winter
Sarah A. Winter
Elizabeth
Donnell
Elizabeth Donald
Edward 0
Edward Winter
Hester Winter
Ann M. Humberston
Ann Mary Humberson
Joseph H. Winter
Enoch Winter
Susan Shearer
Susan Sherrer
James Shearer
James Sherrer
Jonathan Wilson
J. H. Wilson
Jonathan H. Wilson
Alice Wilson
William H. Wilson
Sue C. Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Mary H. Wilson
Martha Hailey
Margaret W. McCreery
Silas B. Dawson
B. Dawson
Henry Stichter
H. Stichter
Michael Wiedenbeck
A. T. McMaster
A. F. McMaster
A. T. Masters
J. M. Wagner
Harriett Wagner
Fisher Foresman
Esther Foresman
James Mott
James R. Doig
A. Phelps
James White
Washington County
Iowa
Iowa Street
Washington
Washington-Mount Pleasant
Lowa Street
District Court
Court House
A. D
Jo d, Kellogg
Washington Evening Journal
KK. E. Wilcockson
Sixth Judicial District
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L. Black
Organi
Sec’y. P. S
Hotel Eldorado
Harry Whitaker
Allis
Fort Madison, Iowa
Henry
North Pole
Work & Meek
Bibles
Bargain Table
Nicola & Harmon
NorthSide
Mason Transfer & Storage Go
Tobias Minick & Son
Washington, Iowa
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
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