Percheron Grelon 58358 Promises Blueblood Pedigree Value
A sale notice for Percheron stallion Grelon 58358 from Cedar Rapids Iowa describes Vaillant 56875 as sire and Lisette 2028 as dam. The gray colt, raised on a Feudal estate in France, is praised as the finest bred Percheron in America with exceptional conformation and coach-horse action. W. L. DeClow urges Ainsworth farmers to view and invest, noting 1909 season at a residence near Ainsworth Iowa and terms of 15 dollars to insure a foal.
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Vaillant
Lisette
M. Pullard
Europe
France
America
Ainsworth
Saint James Field Day Meets Local School Winners
Saint James school held a field day with fourteen events at 2:30 pm. Winners include Eugene Frechen and Ehler Kiskamp in sprints and jumps, Everett Bailey and Chas Minick in multiple events, and Bernard Walker plus Albert Swift in laps and sacks. Judges were Fred Minick and Joe Dougall.
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St. James School
Eugene Frechen
Ehler Kiskamp
Richard Swift
Chas. Minick
Everett Bailey
Chas. Beliel
Sack Race
Ehbler Hiskamp
Bernard Walker
Albert Swift
Geo. Flynn
Martin Whitaker
Thos. Swift
John Ryan
Clement Eagle
Leo Bruty
Fred Minick
Joe Dougall
Square deal and square meal with Mi o na at Lemmon's
An advertisement promotes Mi o na tablets from Lemmon's pharmacy as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief, a money back guarantee after ten days if meals remain painful, and cites customer letters including E D Howe of Gardner Massachusetts. Mi o na is advertised at fifty cents a box and said to be sold by leading druggists.
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Lemmon’s
Lemmon's
E. D. Howe
Gardner
Mass
Memorial Day Observed in Keota With Sermon and Parade
Memorial day observances in Keota featured a morning sermon at the Christian church by Rev. L. F. Davis, flags and flowers, and a concert by a local quartet. The post and corps marched to the Methodist church for a program led by the Keota Koncert band, with readings and an address by Charles Dewey of Washington. Graves were decorated at the cemetery, and a large crowd attended both church and cemetery services.
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Keota
L. F. Davis
The
Christian Church
Jesus
America
Broadway
Keota Koncert
Clara Stewart
O. W. Glass
Millard Kennell
Kate B. Glover
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Col
Cheerful wallpaper and comic quilted pillows urged
A domestic feature encourages cheerful bedroom decor with wallpaper and quilts made from comic supplements. It promotes light hearted travel pillows as amusing accents.
Betsy Smith Sentenced to Life for Murder Plot
Betsy Smith must spend life in prison after the parole board refused a pardon. Authorities say her daughter’s confession that she killed Mike Smith was likely false, suggesting the mother may have been the sole conspirator in the husband’s murder and poisoning.
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Betsy Smith
Board of Parole
Mike Smith
Annual Iowa Firemen Tournament at Osceola July 2 3
Hundreds of Iowa firemen will gather in Osceola on July 2 and 3 for the annual tournament featuring hose team races foot races coupling contests and band competitions with prizes. Osceola has raised nearly $2 000 to entertain visitors and several bands are expected to participate.
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Osceola
Iowa
Lutherans to Convene National Meeting in Des Moines
About 3000 Lutherans from across the United States will gather in Des Moines on June 9 for the Norwegian church annual meeting. Among notable attendees will be Governor J. F. Hanly of Indiana who has influenced temperance politics with his endorsements.
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Des Moines
United States
J. F. Hanly
Indiana
Death of Mrs A A Riley Is Heard in Iowa Picnic Tragedy
Friends learned of Mrs. A A Riley's death yesterday morning at 11 30 at her daughter Mrs Joe Saunders home in Palo Alto after a paralysis struck February 28 at the Iowa picnic in Los Angeles. She was active in the Woman's Relief corps and Order of the Eastern Star and taught at the Methodist Sunday school. Survived by three children Clyde and Roy Riley of Chicago and Mrs Saunders, funeral plans pending Clyde's arrival from Chicago tomorrow.
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A. A. Riley
Joe Saunders
Palo Alto
Calif
Riley
Iowa
Los Angeles
Woman's Relief Corps
Relief Committee
Order of the Eastern Star
Methodist Church
Rachel McElroy
Mary
Joe McElroy
Reuben Riley
Mrs. Saunders
Clyde
Roy Riley
Chicago
Mrs. Riley
Bidding Open for Stand Privilege at Chau Tauqua
Notice to bidders for the privilege of running stands at Chau tauqua from August 10 to 19. Highest bidder wins but the grounds committee may reject any or all bids. Sealed bids may be left with secretary 92 41 Frank Stewart, Chairman.
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Chautauqua
Grounds Committee
Frank Stewart
Funeral service for Elias Park held at residence
The funeral service for the late Elias Park was held yesterday at o clock from the residence on South Marion avenue conducted by Rev. A. S. Smith. Interment followed in Schrock cemetery with pallbearers James Cunningham A. H. Wallace John Teeter James Shearer H. T. Reynolds B. F. Cherry.
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Elias Park
South Marion Avenue
A. S. Smith
Schrock Cemetery
James Cunningham
A. H. Wallace
John Teeter
James Shearer
H. T. Reynolds
B. F. Cherry
McFarland Family Visit Highlights Long‑Absent Son
Mr and Mrs A McFarland of Ainsworth visit in city with son M E McFarland who remains in the Philippines after Spanish American War service. He became mayor of a Leyte province and runs a large mercantile business. Also notes a Ladies band concert at the airdome on Wednesday June 2 with admission 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
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A. McFarland
Ainsworth
Thos. McFarland
M. E. McFarland
Philippine Islands
Philippines
China
Kawayan
Leyte
McFarland
Ladies’ Band
Airdome
Taft To Visit Star Tonight
Hon. Wm. H. Taft will be at the Star tonight for a public appearance. Citizens are invited to attend and hear the remarks of the former president.
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Wm. H. Taft
the Star
Aldrich Gives In On Bacon And Lard Tariff Debate
Washington notes say in the senate the agriculture paragraphs of the tariff bill were mostly settled as session neared adjournment. Aldrich withdrew committee amendments and kept house rates for bacon and lard, sparking further debate among supporters of higher duties.
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Washington
Senate
Bacon
Aldrich
House
Rayner
Root
Fire destroys college for young ladies near Oklahoma City
A fire at the Oklahoma College for Young Ladies about two miles north of Oklahoma City caused an estimated $50,000 loss. The blaze broke out last night and damage was extensive to buildings and contents.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma College For Young Ladies
Two Inches of Snow Falls in Leadville
Leadville Colorado reports two inches of snow on June 1 marking the latest snowfall ever recorded in the city. The event stands as a notable meteorological anomaly for the region.
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Leadville
Colo
Dub-How About the Fly and the Fly Vapor Judge
A terse saying is offered about sticking to a thing to rise in life. The speaker cites a judge named but provides no further substantive context or details.
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Dub
The Girl of the Period Says Age Is Never Up to Date
A witty verse by Judge notes that the fashionable woman keeps pace with trends yet never truly matches her age, contrasting social vanity with time. The piece pokes at fad culture and aging in polite society.
Philadelphia Strike Breakers Fail to Move Street Cars
Strikebreakers imported from other cities were put to work to break the motormen and conductors strike in Philadelphia, but no cars left the barns last night. Police arrested many sympathizers as Mayor Reyburn warned of 2000 extra officers if needed to keep transit running.
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Philadelphia
Carmen
Reyburn
John Murphy
Central Labor Union
Broad Street
Leslie Snow
Snow
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