Local notices list visits and service changes in town
Zelma Page travels to Fairfield for a Sunday visit with her brother Wade in the pantitorium. Dr Luella Shaw visits Mrs N F Wood in Fort Madison for a few days with relatives. Vienna offers bakery goods and eats. Fannie Beal and Flossie Green plan visits. Davenport banker Frank Vetter visits. piano tuner H F Funk plans next week in the city. Reverette Bailey starts Monday at Schenefelt restaurant. Everette Schenefelt to Colorado. Shoeshine fixtures at Stampton. Peter Stavros leaves for Newton.
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Mies
Zelma Page
Fairfield
Wade
Peaches and Bakery Advertisements Dominate Local Page
A bustling afternoon feature lists a parade of social visits and travel plans. Miss Blanche Banta of Fairfield returns from a visit with Miss va Dodd as residents enjoy Vienna bakery offerings and varied regional guests arrive or depart for Creston Monmouth Ottumwa Eldon and Yarmouth amid health notices and insurance advice.
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Blanche Banta
Fairfield
Va Dodd
Local Ad and Front Porch Notices From Regional News
Merchandise offers appear alongside social notes describing visitors, travel to and from nearby towns, family visits, and local events. The page tracks grocery deals from McCall Bros and a long list of residents’ movements, with a war veterans anniversary and school janitor appointments noted.
Tabbie the Story-Cat Learns a Lesson at Last
A moral tale follows Tabbie a big bold kitten who raids the garden for choicest treats and dines on cream and catnip. She snaps at siblings and defies manners until she clashes with a scrappy yellow cat and is badly scratched. Her mother rebukes her, warning that misbehaving kittens invite trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addy
Jack and
Evelyn
Tabbie
Ladies attend Rubio annual summer celebration
The Misses Laurene McCaw Esther Brindley Ruth Brindley Julia White Ruth Shaffer Gladys Wells Capitola Brindley Grace Squire Helen Squire Mrs Jake Bishop Mrs 8 H Brindley Daniel Brindley and Mrs Jake Squire traveled to Rubio this morning to join the town and surrounding residents at the yearly summer event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurene McCaw
Esther Brindley
Ruth Brindley
Julia White
Ruth Shaffer
Gladys Wells
Capitola Brindley
Grace Squire
Helen Squire
Jake Bishop
H. Brindley
Daniel Brindley
Jake Squire
Rubio
Warn Against Bruising Hogs Urges Humane Stock Handling
Burlington Gazette reports that stockmen and shippers are urged to stop beating hogs during loading and transport. Letters from Swift & Co and John P. Squires & Co. warn that bruises reduce carcass value and may lead to discounts, stressing humane handling to protect producer profits and market reputation.
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W. M. Johnston
Burlington Stock Yard
Swift & Co
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Evening Gazette
Johnston
John P. Squires & Co
Burlington
Expedition Aims to Find Land North Pole Northwest of Grant Land
An American Museum of Natural History and American Geographical Society launch a large expedition to locate land northwest of Grant Land within 350 miles of the North Pole. The fleet sailed from Sydney, C. B. today and plans to return in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
C. B
Grant Land
North Pole
American Museum of Natural History
American Geographical Society
Wind Up Olympic Events in Stockholm 1912
The Stockholm Olympics 1912 conclude with American athletes earning most honors. A final reception follows prize presentations this evening before competitors depart for home. Many participants must return quickly to jobs or duties left to compete.
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Stockholm
Water Pageant on San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz water pageant begins tonight on the San Lorenzo River and Pageant Island, to run for one week. It features a replica of the Panama Canal and a reproduction of the Clairmont, Fulton’s first steamship, whose 47th anniversary occurs next week.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
San Lorenzo River
Pageant Island
America
Panama Canal
Fulton
Teachers Examination Schedule At Court House
The notice lists July 24 25 and 26 with morning and afternoon sessions for subjects including Didactics Geography Orthography History Reading Arithmetic Music Physiology Grammar Penmanship Algebra Civics Economics Physics Cultivate Concentration. The quote Emerson Concentration is the secret of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
A. M
Emerson
Notice of store sale and settled bills request
Former store owner thanks customers after sale and departure plans. Requests all who owe on book accounts to settle during the current month, as after that date all remaining bills will be left for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale House
Masson Opens Dental Office In Frank L Wilson Store
Notice states Dr H F Masson and brother W J Masson relocate dental practice to the Frank L Wilson shoe store with full equipment. Will greet customers and offer daytime hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 5, or by special appointment. Res phone 291 Black. Office 187.
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Frank L. Wilson
H. F. Masson
W. J. Masson
Black
Federal Building Funding Progress Letter From Kennedy
Washington Iowa July 17 1912 President Commercial Club Washington Iowa reports a Kennedy letter shows sub committee approved an item for public building at Washington Iowa in H R 4047 with an estimated cost of 85000 dollars. Final approval depends on treasury conditions and the omnibus buildings bill. Burnett signs as chairman.
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B. G. Gardner
C. A. Kennedy
Washington
Mr. Kennedy
Washington, D. C
Commercial Club
Iowa
Committee On Public Buildings
Congress
Treasury Department
Charles A. Kennedy
House of Representatives
House
Treasury
John L. Burnett
Not Brainy and Florence Exchange Sharp Lines
A witty exchange contrasts a man praising brains with Florence defending discretion in displays of wealth. The banter showcases social satire on intellect and status with pointed remarks from both sides.
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Fred
Florence
If you are a housewife you should take Chamberlain's Tablets
The passage advises that housewives cannot stay healthy or beautiful via chores alone and recommends using Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and bowel relief. It notes Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the product.
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Lemmon
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Samuel Ferguson
Fred Neis- Wanger
We. Haight
Fannie Beal
Flossie Green
Frank Vetter
Davenport
Iowa National Bank
H. F. Funk
Maisht’s
Reverette Bailey
Schenefelt
Everette Schenefelt
Colorado
The
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Peter Stavros
Newton
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D. A. Meacham
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Grinnell
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Selden Stewart
Will Beard
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Carl
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Earnest Dean
Vienna Bakery
Hazel Beal
Hubert Beal
Monmouth
Pauline Beal
Mutual Fire
W. M. Sutherland
Mutual
Chas Ss. Thomas
G. H. Barbour
Mew
Sharon
W. C. Willis
Ishmael
Iona June
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W. D. Henkle
William Strong
Sigourney
Myrtle McClean
South English
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W. H. Asher
Lucile
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Ben Coppeck
Douds
Leta Stewart
A. N. McElwain
Keota
Miss Pearl Babb
Havre
O. J. Babb
Lafayette Shreve
Yarmouth
Canada
McCall Bros
al Eckerman
Lincoln
Nebr
E. J. Eckerman
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Lone Tree
H. L. Parrott
Mevin Tedford
Columbus City
B. C. Briley
Mary Buchanan
Emma Anderson
Cedar Rapids
J. T. Matthews
Columbus Junction
O. M. Cavin
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Charles Harley
West Chester
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Colorado Springs
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Laura
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Grandview
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Haskina
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Marion
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Clay
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Iowa City
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Wyoming, IL
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Yorkville
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Lem Cherry
Ralph Cherry
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Elsie
New York City
John Swisher
Miss Leanna
Piqua
George Brewbaker
Ezra Hageman
Bushnell
John Zaring
Brewbaker
Zaring
Mr. Hageman
J. H. Pearson
Myrtle O'Connor
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J. Klein
Henry Shields
Will Harwood
Fred Martin
Lena
Sidney
Bane
Oakland
Addie Shurtleff
Wayne
R. S. Young Luther Gormly
Mary Connell
Keokuk
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Mr. Tracy
Des Moines
J. C. Caner
Columbus
Mr. Caner
Mary Forman
Philadelphia
S. H. Forman
Edna
Ruth Bridges
Dr. M. Bridges
Richard Schliebner
New York
L. H. Benadom
Miss Bessie
Mr. Schliebner
Fred Schliebner
Washington Club
High
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McKee
Lyman Bunce
Centennial
F. M. Kelly
C. R. Guzeman
Wallace
J. R. McKenry
Heights
A. EK. Forgey
Kirkwood Guards
B. Crabb
J. B. Hope
G. G. Bennett
S. M. Logan
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George S. McKay
A. N. Alberson
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Richard Alberson
Mr. Alberson
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Aberdeen
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Lytle Bros
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J. A. Harwood & Son
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