Great Columbus Junction Chautauqua Opens Aug Six
Chautauqua at Columbus Junction runs August 6 to 14 with 26 attractions all for one dollar. Includes Bible study, vocal culture, lectures, concerts, moving pictures and a threshing coal note. Train service planned. North Dakota land talk by J A Y Ashby noted.
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Columbus Junction Chautauqua
Welch
Daniel Protheroe
Wickersham
Jobo
Kh. Gordon
Geo. Hindley
J. Khoox Montgomery
J. Knox Montgomery
Harriet Keecher
Stowe
Mra
Mary Church Terrell
Moving Pictures
American Vitagraph Temperance Day
Ladies and Gentlemen
Eva M
Oain, Pharaoh and Co
John W. Hancher
Charles E. Landis
Indiana
Thomas Jefferson
David ©. Johnson
Geo. W. Kain
Kenry M. Wallace
The
Real Haven
Haley Nominated for Congress by Oskaloosa Township Meet
At the township convention in the Oskaloosa court room Tuesday evening Meraldine reports a discussion on a Congressional candidate. Richard Burke proposed inviting P. J. Haley to run and Haley gave a lengthy talk praising the honor and recalling his bid for judge at Wednesday's convention.
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Oskaloosa Court Room
Merald Hne
Richard Burke
P. J. Haley
Haaley
Death by Sleeplessness and the Sleep Argument
The article discusses sleep as essential for life noting that nine days without sleep can be fatal. It cites Chinese executions by sleep deprivation and related tortures, compares to starvation, and parallels with elephants. It also mentions Caspar Hauser, kept isolated until eighteen, who slept deeply at first when released.
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Annelee
China
Mars
Casper Hauser
Nuremberg
Richmond News Roundup From Surrounding Counties
Our News Service reports items from nearby towns. Richmond Eugene Bartholomew has returned from Kansas and the south. Mr Chas Smith is visiting his wife’s relatives. Mrs Vea Reiner and mother return from St Louis after a month abroad. We regret the death of Mrs Marie Novey. Mine Wolf was in from Washington Saturday.
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Vea Reiner
Mother
St Louis
One Candidate Emerges in Iowa Sixth Judicial District Meeting
The Democratic convention in Oskaloosa nominated Dan W. Hamilton of Sigourney for judge with John O. Williams of Ottumwa as chairman and Mortland of Poweshiek county as secretary. Resolutions favored one candidate, leading to debates and eventual nomination, with A R K Miller and Geo Griffith on credentials and judicial committees. This signals waged campaigning and bargaining ahead.
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Dan W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Col. Mackey
John O. Williams
Okkaloosa
Mr. Mortland
Powesbick County
Secre
Eral
P. J. Hanley
Mr Hamilton
A. RK. Miller
Geo. Griffith
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Dyspepsia Pain
Over-taxed organs of digestion cry out with pains such as dyspepsia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, liver and bowel troubles. Prompt use of Dr King’s New Life Pills is urged as gentle, thorough and guaranteed to cure. Stewart’s drug store selling them.
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Dr King
Stewart's
Sleeping car service boosts Iowa Central travel from Twin Cities
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a sleeping car service connecting St. Paul and Minneapolis with Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria. The Peoria limited departs Brighton at 6 41 a m daily and arrives Peoria at 11 20 am, offering travelers quick time and conveniences.
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Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Peoria Limited
Brighton
Krighton
Evangelist Smith Highlights The One Thing Lacking
Tent gatherings push evangelism with Smith and Colburn duets and Louise Wilson leading primary workers. Two Sabbath school rallies planned at First and Second U P churches with separate groups for over and under ten years old. Truesdale to sing at tonight's big tent meeting.
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Evangelist Smith
Chas. Trugdale
Smith
Colburn
U. P Church
Christ
U. P
U P
U.P Church
Louise Wilson
U P. Church
Insensible Organs and Touch in Historical Observations
Early medical anecdotes note that organs like the heart brain and lungs lack tactile sensation. Surgeon Slarvey reportedly touched a patient’s heart through a side abscess without alerting the patient. King Charles I visited to witness the unusual discovery. A forehead to nose skin graft can cause a perceived phantom nose and headache in the forehead.
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Slarvey
Starvey
King Charles L
Chambers’ Journal
Doctor and bill show in Monroe City joke tale
A Kansas City Journal item recounts a physician in Monroe City who treated a mother-in-law after shade trees were planted for him. The old lady died, the doctor billed, the resident paid, then charged for the trees only to hear the comeback that the trees died, just as the mother-in-law did.
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Monroe City
Kansas City Journal
Maine diner defeats waiter tip riddle at London restaurant
A Maine man dining in London joked that his bill did not include the waiter. After a humorous exchange the matter was dropped as the stranger appeared ready to retaliate if provoked. The London Chronicle notes the incident as a lighthearted anecdote of cross language misunderstandings.
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State of
Maine
London
Waal
London Chronicle
The Dog That Sings and His Master
The dog trained by Billingsley has learned to sing and is said to sing as well as the trainer could teach. Reportedly, the dog has endured seven gunshots, remarking on the remarkable and strange pairing of performer and handler.
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Billingsley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Illusion and Delusion: A Philosophical Distinction
The quote contrasts illusion as our own flattering fancies with delusion as others’ foolish self-conceptions. It frames illusion as personal, appealing, and harmless, while delusion is external and misled beliefs about oneself.
Dignity Turns Slippery As Banana Skin Says The Republic
A reflective line from St. Louis Republic warns that standing on dignity may prove as slippery as a banana skin, suggesting the fragility of status and esteem.
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St. Louis Republic
Red hair as beauty standard in Turkey prompts dyeing trends
In Turkey red hair is highly valued, and many women dye their hair to fit the ideal. The trend reflects cultural beauty norms influencing personal grooming choices.
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Turkey
Hucksen's Arnica Salve Outshines All Healers in Town
An ad claims Hucksen's Arnica Salve outperforms other salves ointments and alleged healers with thirty years of cures for piles bubos boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions. It promotes a 260 price at Stewart's drug store.
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Hucksen
Stewart's Drug Store
Special Summer Excursion Rates Via Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway offers special summer excursion fares from all points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Huot Springs Deadwood Lead and Black Hills. Dates include June 22 24 July 1 13 August 1 14 23 24 30 and September 10 with round trip fares and a separate one fare plus 2 option for certain periods. Stop overs allowed and tickets valid to October 31 1902. For details contact local agents or A B Outts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Lowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Huot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Vester
Black Hillis
Above Pointe
Minneapolis
Minn
Notice of Case for Quiet Title in Washington County
Iowa Washington County court action seeks to quiet title to the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter in section nine, town seventy four, range nine. Charles Stout sues unknown claimants to establish fee simple ownership and bar any adverse claims, with Samuel J. Redenbaugh’s deed issues also addressed. Case set to begin September 2, 1902. publication ordered in Evabine Journal weekly for six weeks.
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John M. Baker
John Martin Baker
Elizabeth Baker
Adam Baker
John Baker
John F. Baker
Samuel J. Redenbaugh
Washington County
Iowa
Kenge
Anl P.M
District Court of the State of Laws
Lown
Clattaing
Marion Smith
Wesley Smith
District Court
City of
Washington
Angreves L. Seenen
Evgatina Journal
A. R. Dewey
Parmers and Merchants State Bank Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for The Parmers and Merchants State Bank filed in Washington Iowa. Capital stock 50000 dollars, nine directors, board to elect officers, business to commence after state auditor authorization, term twenty years, nondischargeable debts limited to two thirds of capital. Names of incorporators listed.
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Waom
Washington
Washington County
Lown
The
Parmers' and Merchants’ State Bank
Eating
Iowa
Onas
Orngemach Davin Molavgalin
Ht. B. Mononanon
Samuel Thompson
J. C. PF. Wean
J.T. Mabrarws
S. W. Brookhart
BK. G. WiLson
S.A. Warre
Incorporators
Poacher Evades Service Read To Goat In London Tale
A policeman tried to serve a summons on a notorious poacher living alone. The suspect fled leaving a door open. The reader Mac read the summons to the goat and attached the copy to its horns. He later claimed the inmate was of age by noting a beard.
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Mac
London
Father teaches son to urge horse without whipping
In a World newspaper vignette, a father and seven year old son ride a dog cart. The father demonstrates guiding the horse by command and no spanking, while the son asks why they do not spank.
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Tommy
Papa
New York World
Domestic Convenience Inquire About Hot Water
Garson asks about hot water in the home with De Long replying that his wife’s mother lives with them for help.
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Garson
Uncle Silas Eastman and the artist boarders tale
Uncle Silas and his wife hosted summer boarders including artists drawn by the farm’s loneliness. He joked artists were beyond him yet praised their patience and sense. One painter lingered on a sunset study amid talk of shared canvas space and a garden painted over them.
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Silas Eastman
Eastman
Silas
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