Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Iowa Conditions
Des Moines July 28 summary shows near normal temperatures with below average rainfall and excessive sunshine. Heavy weekend rains in central districts boosted totals. hay crop largely secured while small grain harvest nears completion in southern areas. Crop conditions vary with corn promising but needing rain. oats light yields. winter wheat and barley fair to good. potatoes and pastures good. Estimates compare July 25 1908 with past years showing variances across crops and regions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines River
Boone
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Japan and America war unlikely says Methodist minister
Des Moines July 28 Captain Hobson’s war prediction questioned by Rev A Wesley Mell, former Iowa pastor now in India. He argues Japan cannot sustain war with America, cites emigration laws and naval power as deterrents, and urges faith and humanitarian influence over force. He notes East Asia’s shift toward America, India’s rising religious importance, and the need for church wealth and intellect to support Christian mission.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Richmond Pearson Hobson
United States Navy
A. Wesley Mel
India
Japan
America
Pacific Ocean
East
China
Ten-Year-Old Delta Boy Killed by Hay Pole in Iowa
Harry Sawyer aged ten of Delta Iowa died instantly on his father's farm near Oskaloosa after a hay pole fell and struck him on the head. He was from a prominent local family.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Harry Sawyer
Delta
Best of all medicines says Silver City resident
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina testifies Electric Bitters cure stomach liver kidney troubles and weakness. He calls it the best medicine for chills malaria and run down conditions. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it 60 cents under guarantee.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Weather Forecast for Iowa Downtown Today and Tomorrow
Weather forecast issued for Iowa indicates likely local showers tonight or Wednesday with continued warm temperatures. The report, from Washington, D. C., notes trends for today and tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Mascot the Educated Horse at Chautauqua
Mascot the educated horse will appear at the Chautauqua program on August 13. The feature is unique and aims to draw audiences as people enjoy demonstrations of animal reasoning. A season ticket grants access to all shows, and buyers are urged to purchase soon.
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Chautauqua
Three Runaways In Vicinity End With Minor Harm
Three runaway incidents since Saturday night in the vicinity ended with no serious injuries though one could have been fatal. Mules belonging to Howard McCreedy frightened and ran to the Commercial club, causing little damage. A Hennon team east of Chester rear-ended a carriage with Harve Porter family. Porter’s top crushed. Miss Hennon bruised but the only injury. A Tailor buggy wheel failed near Lemmon's pharmacy, the buggy overturned and Mr. Taylor dragged beneath but escaped with only scratches. Also notes a catarrh cure ad claiming a $100 guarantee and urging internal use to cure the constitutional disease.
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Howard McCreedy
Commercial Club
Hennon
West Chester
Chester
Harve Porter
Tailor
Lemmon
Taylor
W C T U Special Notice Election Meeting This Week
The W C T U will meet Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs Marion Crawford s home to elect officers for the year ending August. The August address by Rev K Michels will be moved to the last Thursday due to Chautauqua attendance. A full attendance is requested.
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W.C. T. U. Willl
Marion Crawford
K. Michels
Lutheran Church
Airdome draws large crowd for Copeland and Coy act
Last evening the airdome drew a large audience that enjoyed the show. Copeland and Coy presented a Dutch specialty act to good reviews and are billed to perform all week. Mrs. Ida H. Cowles returned home to Iowa City after visiting her mother Mrs. M. J. Holden.
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Airdome
Copeland
Coy
Ida H. Cowles
Iowa City
M. J. Holden
Local News Notes and Events at the Air Dome
Miss Rose Minner is sick. Tonight at the air dome Fox and Dewey present Dutch comedians. Foley's gallery offers big price cuts on all photo styles. Alvin Allen enjoys a Miller funeral parlor vacation. Floyd Thomas of Ottumwa visiting friends. Mrs B E Tomlinson travels to Ainsworth for an indefinite stay. Lulu and Iva Durst arrive on the Branch for a brief city visit.
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Airdome
W. A. Row
Havre
Foley
Alvin Allen
Miller Undertaking
Floyd Thomas
Ottumwa
B. E.tomlinson
Ainsworth
Lulu
Iva Durst
Revelation on Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Lungs
A reader from Reasner Iowa explains doctors diagnosed consumption but after using Foley's Honey and Tar his cough stopped and lung hemorrhages and pain diminished. He says his lungs are sound now and credits the remedy. Lemmen's Pharmacy promotes the product as a healing lung tonic.
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Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Iowa
Lemmen
Comedians to Entertain Washington Audiences at Airdome
Tonight at the airdome, two comedians are billed to entertain Washington audiences. The show promises light humor aimed at local residents and visitors.
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Washington
Airdome
Mr. and Mrs Swan Visit Parrish Home Before Returning West
Mr and Mrs G P Swan arrived Saturday night to visit F F Parrish at his home en route to Los Angeles from New York where they had spent the past weeks visiting.
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