Real turret heroes save crew after Georgia magazine blast
Ensign W. H. Toaz and Boatswain E. A. Murray led the handling room crew in stifling flames after an eight inch turret explosion on the battleship Georgia. They moved powder into the magazine and a gangway, closed doors, and aided trapped men as Captain Henry McCrea praised their courage and one ordinary seaman George Miller died in the rescue.
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Georgia
W. H. Toaz
New York
E. A. Murray
Wisconsin
Boston
Ensign Toaz
Boatswain Murphy
Henry McCrea
The
Gravecroft
Kimball
Goodrich
George Miller
Memphis
Methodist society to hold meeting and free social
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet and host a free social at Mrs. O. T. Smith's home Friday at 7 30 pm. Husbands of members and other groups are invited. A Pythian Sisters meeting will follow tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the hall.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
O. T. Smith
Pythian Sisters
Surprise party honors Miss Agnes Long with graphophone entertainment
About forty young people gathered last evening at the Long home southeast of the city. The surprise for Miss Agnes on her birthday failed to fool her, but guests enjoyed games and graphophone music. Delicious ice cream was served.
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Miss Agnes
George Long
Ingham Home Hosts Send Off For Velma Roscoe
Ruth Knupp Hattie Wenger and Grace Ingham entertained about thirty friends at the Ingham home on East Washington Street for Velma Roscoe who departs tonight for Ft Scott Kansas. The porch glowed with Japanese lanterns and guests played games before a luncheon. Velma a Freshmen at the high school and a popular N G O club member leaves a city with many friends regretful.
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Ruth Knupp
Hattie Wenger
Grace Ingham
Ingham
East Washington Street
Velma Roscoe
Ft. Scott
Kaw
Velma
N. G. O. Club
Social Evening at the Pratt Home on East Washington
A number of people were entertained last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Al Pratt on East Washington street. A delightful evening was spent in a pleasant social manner. Light refreshments were served.
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al Pratt
East Washington Street
Ball game offer 10 cents for couple this Thursday
A local promotional note advertises a 10 cent price for a couple to attend a ball game on Thursday. It mentions a likely crowd appeal and a 34 21 figure, possibly seating or scoring context. The message emphasizes affordability for couples.
Philathea and B E o O Musicale Exhibition
Friday night at the M E church the Philathea and B E o O present an exhibition of vocal and instrumental talent with free ice cream. Tickets are refundable for unsatisfied attendees. Time 6 p m place M E church girl featured.
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Philathea
M. E. Church
Old Brick School Picnic Invitation 1867
Invitation urges all Old Brick School girls to attend a July 26 4pm picnic at Clara Conger Wilsons Bring dinner bucket old singing book jackstones and jumping rope. The program features toasts by Lizzie McClelland Etna Steck Kate Robinson Mattie Mount Lizzie Keeley Ida Hise Vira Kilgore Celia Ross and Rose Stinson among others.
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Clara Conger Wilson
Lizzie McClelland
White
Auld Lang Syne
Etna Henderson
Steck
Kate Smith
Robinson
Mattie Wilson Mount
Lizzie Morton
Keeley
Ida Reister
Hise
Vira Kilgore
Celia Ross
Rose Clapp
Stinson
City barber shops to close for ball game
All barber shops will close Thursday afternoon from 1 to 6 due to a city ball game between the bakers and barbers.
Barbers Facebook Bakers Practice Absence Cited
The barbers announce the bakers need not worry about practice as they continue to miss afternoons. They have mastered the practical game aspects and now study theoretical and scientific points.
Local Teams Announce Thursday Lineups in Barber and Baker Match
The city presents rosters for Thursday card featuring Barbers and Bakers clubs. Players listed include Morley Johnson, Kephart, Stichter, Cockayne, Shearer, Sherbeck, Outright, Welch, Redd, McCulley, Eagle, Critz, M. Johnson, Hout, Richardson and others in positions across infield, outfield and pitching details.
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Barbers— Bakers
Woman leaves $75,000 to Iowa University for arts college
The will of Mrs. Martha Ranney bequeaths nearly all her estate valued at 75000 to the State University of Iowa. The Mark Ranney Memorial Fund funds a college of fine arts with books and pictures named as the Mark Ranney Collection. A small sum is reserved for her husband's grave and for her maid's annuity. The rest of the estate goes to the university.
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Iowa City
Martha Ranney
State University of Iowa
Mark Ranney
Mt. Pleasant
University College of Medicine
University
Local social notes and upcoming Bakers vs Barbers game
Fay Bales and others visit Keota for a day of ice cream and socializing. Numerous travelers and locals arrive home from visits in Ainsworth Gregory Albany Dallas Alamosa and Des Moines. J E Hollquist becomes the new tailor for Sol Rich Co replacing John Bring after resigning to move to New York City.
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Fay Bales
Keota
East Side
Wash Neff
Wayland
Richardson
Ainsworth
Bakers
Barbers
Southeast
Utterback
Marie Schmidt
Harris McGugin
Valley Junction
Will
Jane Kerr
Heights
Dallas
Ill
Ora Dickson
J. A. Gibson
John Henry Gibson
J. A. Dickson
Mrs. Gibson
J. E. Hollquist
Des Moines
Sol Rich & Co
John Bring
Bring
New York City
Mr. Hollquist
Lofquist Tailoring Establishment
Bath Maine to stage oration for 300th shipbuilding anniversary
Bath and nearby towns along the Kennebec River plan a week long celebration starting August 5 to mark the 300th anniversary of American shipbuilding. The event will feature warship visits from American and British fleets, governors from the six New England states, bonfires, fireworks, a water carnival, parades, sports and historical addresses.
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Bath
Kennebec
Maine
New York Tribune
Popham Beach
George Popham
Popham
New England
Not Eager Officer Home Tug of War Over Return
A playful exchange captures a truant resisting a kind officer who offers to take him home after a day of hockey. The boy insists on finishing his struggle before returning, reflecting a light hearted moment highlighted by the New York American.
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New York American
Cured Three of the Family with One Bottle
H E Howe publisher of the Press Highland Wisconsin testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured three family members in summer complaint. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
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H.E. Howe
the Press
Highland
Wis
Cook and
Sherman
ODD MARRIAGE PROPOSITION FROM SUNFLOWER RANCHER
South Dakota cattle rancher Janes Simpson offered to marry any of eight Wessington Springs girls and adopt their little girl. The proposed groom must prove sincerity, virtue, home stability, abstain from tobacco and alcohol, be chaste and polite, stay home, avoid clubs, attend church, and be willing to provide for the bride, with Simpson evaluating his fitness before accepting.
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Janes Simpson
Sunflower
Neb
Wessington Springs
8. D
Nebraska
Simpson
New York Sun
Language Barrier Banter Echoes Through Paris Club
A witty exchange about language prowess unfolds as a speaker proclaims French fluency while another quips about English deficiencies, highlighting linguistic play at a social gathering.
Jail as an Employment Agency in Saratoga County
Andrew Love, jailed at Ballston on burglary and larceny charges, was placed to work on George Crum’s Saratoga Lake farm as a condition until the grand jury convenes next October. Crum pledged bond and warned Love must behave, else return to jail.
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Saratoga County
N. Y
Utica
Andrew Love
Ballston
Grand Jury
George Crum
Saratoga Lake
Love
Crum
Ironclad dog ordinance passes in Frankfort Indiana
A strict Frankfort Indiana dog ordinance bans dogs on streets without owners, forbids howling or barking, and threatens death for violations. Police are directed to shoot any dog found violating provisions. Farmers and dog owners oppose the measure in a heated public response.
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Frankfort
Ind
Indianapolis News
Best 10 Cent Pie at the Vienna and Local Errands
Local notes include many residents traveling to Keota Davenport and Ainsworth for brief visits and business. Joy Y. Stichter markets ice cream this year. A charity baseball game between bakers and barbers is set for Thursday at 2:30 with 10 cent admission. Dr Shoop’s Magnetic Ointment advertised for piles.
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Martha Brindley
Davenport
Henry Brinning
Aigourney
Joy Y. Stichter
S. E
Ball Park
A. L. Graham
Keota
Columbus
Irma Runyon
Hazel Ward
Edie Bovee
Fannye Winter
Ainsworth
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Toaz
Murray
McCrea
Eagle
Nathan Campbell
West Chester
American Shipbuilding
South Dakota
H. F. Steck
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Vienna
G. W. England
Charles Needham
Mr. Endicott
Brighton
Earl Dusenberry
Mrs. Utterback
City
Chas. Hebner
Columbus Junction
T. E. Brown
Brighton and
Clay
E. G. Wilson
Josephine Babcock
Carl Keck
Minnie Smith
Mediapolis
Mayo
Chas. McCreedy
University Hospital
R. A. Shaw
Jane Eckerman
St. Paul
Minn
Seward Anderson
C. ©. Jones
Nate Jones
Mt. Union
Whitney
Nebr
Florence Wells
Conrad Lins
Estherville
Mary Lins
Dr. Shoop
J. H. Stewart
White Swan
J. CG. Smith
Cash Grocery
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