Close Contest Signals Iowa Primary Results
Des Moines reports show Senator Allison narrowly defeating Governor Cummins in the Iowa primaries with initial tallies suggesting a tight race. Telegrams indicate Allison leading in several counties, Carroll carrying the ticket, and Hull's loss to Prouty, with later figures showing substantial statewide margins for Allison and Carroll. Washington county tallies favored Allison while Carroll led in other counties.
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Allison
Cummins
Des Moines
the Journal
Carroll
Garst
Judge Prouty
Iowa
Hull
Washington
Washington County
Social club notices and a moonlight Branch track party
The Woman s Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs Sherm Brindley Friday afternoon at 2 30. The Degree of Honor holds a regular meeting Thursday evening with full attendance desired. Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs R 8 Cook sHome on East Washington street for year end session with officers elected including J A Harwood regent Ernest Lemmon vice regent Anna Henderson recording secretary Hallie Berd o corresponding secretary S A White treasurer R s Cook registrar Maud Morton historian Ralph Smith chaplain A Queen Esther circle called meeting at Miss Maud Haines home. A Ready Bats party with friends rode handcars toward Oskaloosa. after a picnic they returned to Keota, ending in letters of fatigue and a chaperoned ride home. The guest Miss H M Letts of Columbus Junction attended the meeting, and many young people enjoyed the trip before dawn.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Sherm Brindley
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. 8. Cook
East Washington Street
H. M. Letts
Columbus Junction
J. A. Harwood
Ernest Lemmon
Oskaloosa
Keota
Mary Steck
Max Miller
Helen Work
John Shields
Vera Alderson
Charles Anderson
Fannie Winter
George Dempsey
Martha Brindley
Henry Steck
Frances Meyers
Donald Bell
Lou Johnson
Ben Wallace
Merle Johnson
James Dye
Martina Swift
Leonard Bailey
Blanche Guthrie
Chester Patterson
Boyd Berdo
Carrie Winter
City Teachers Resign for New Careers
The Misses Mary Feltus Flo Purvis Mary Young and Vera Alberson have resigned from city schools. Feltus, three years principal of Centennial school, will assist the Rev. A S Smith with Methodist church duties and pursue deaconess work. Purvis plans to depart September for the Pratt Art Institute in Brooklyn New York. Alberson, former kindergarten assistant, will study at Columbia University in Washington DC.
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Mary Feltus
Flo Purvis
Mary Young
Vera Alberson
Centennial School
A. S. Smith
Methodist Church
East
Pratt Art Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
Columbia University
Washington, D. C
County Ticket Results Show Close County Returns
The county vote tally reports close contests across races with final results pending Wellman. Key results include Kennedy for congress 1490 votes, McCleery narrowly ahead in representative race by 7 with Wellman still pending, and Myers leading for county auditor 1564. Hay coroner 1448 and Porter senator 382 also noted.
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Wellman
Marsh W. Bailey
Tanjore T. Hitech
Charles A. Kennedy
S. M. McC
Local notes and travel mentions from Star Pictorium page
Ed Jacobs travels with Keota after a quick city visit while Maud Erdice passes through en route to Keota from Iowa City. Various residents return home from visits in West Chester Cedar Rapids and other towns. An ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a summer tonic and Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co advertise.
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Ed Jacobs
Keota
The
Great Parker Carnial Co
Washington
Maud Erdice
Lowa City
Howard White
West Chester
Death of John William Brown in Crawfordsville
John William Brown died this morning at 2 o'clock at his home three miles south of Crawfordsville after a cancer diagnosis. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Wesleyan Methodist church with interment in Asbury cemetery. An obituary will follow.
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Crawfordsville
John William Brown
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Asbury Cemetery
Brinton Air Dome Nears First Show After Install
W. F. Brinton says his air dome is nearly complete with the light plant installed and seats in place. He expects to open with a first show by next Saturday night and promises a beautifully constructed structure capable of accommodating large crowds. More details will follow.
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W. F. Brinton
The Democratic Vote Seen As Prelude To Big Fall Show
The Democratic vote at the primaries drew less excitement than the Republican contest but Democrats say the after clap will follow. They expect to make inroads into Republican offices this fall.
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Republcan
Allison Defeats Cummins in Iowa Primary by 12000 Votes
Dubuque reports Senator Allison winning the Iowa senatorial primary over Governor Cummins by about 12,000 votes with a likely margin under 1,000. Cummins campaign manager concedes Allison's election by 11,700 votes. Allison celebrated with a city drive amid many congratulatory messages.
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Dubuque
Ivening Journal
Allison
Cummins
Lottie Groendycke Dies at Grace Hill of Tuberculosis
Miss Lottie Groendycke died this morning at 5 30 at her home one mile west of Grace Hill from tuberculosis. Funeral plans not yet set. Obituary to appear tomorrow. Trip to Dublin at the Star tonight. Miss Nettie Wallace of Allegheny Pa is expected to arrive tonight to visit her father M Y Wallace and others.j
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Lottie Groendycke
Grace Hill
Nettie Wallace
Allegheny, Pa
M. Y. Wallace
Card of Thanks for Peter Leborg
I publicly thank friends for assistance and sympathy during my husband Peter Leborgs illness and death.
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Peter Leborg
Dyersburg man commends Foley’s Ortho Laxative
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Foley's Ortho Laxative effectively relieves chronic constipation. He provides a positive personal reference via Lemmon's Pharmacy for readers seeking a practical remedy.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Foley
Lemmon
Roosevelt narrowly escapes serious mishap during Rock Creek ride
President Roosevelt had a narrow escape while horseback riding in Rock Creek park. His horse reared and fell into the creek, but the president slid off and avoided serious injury, suffering only a thorough ducking.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Nerve Benefit
Touting a tonic to strengthen nerves aid digestion improve sleep and boost overall health this 35 cent tea or tablet product is sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Boston Bijou Theater Amid Passing Westbound Passenger
Boston's Bijou theater offered steady pictures as Chas Hays traveled westbound this morning. Miss Mae McFarlane of Des Moines visited Keota for a few days. Mrs Dr J M Chittum and Mrs Frank Welte visited from Richmond today. Mrs J Rothschild and two children left for Kansas City to attend a sister's wedding, accompanied by Mrs Johnnie Kling of Chicago.
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Boston
Chas. Hays
Mae McFarlane
Des Moines
Keota
J. M. Chittum
Frank Welte
Richmond
J. Rothschild
Kansas City
Johnnie Kling
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Ad
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh cure case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinnan & Marvin as trustworthy and capable. Internal remedy targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Miss Mary Masson Visits Brigh ton Friends for Short Stay
Miss Mary Masson traveled to Brigh ton this morning to spend a few days with friends, taking a brief respite away from routine.
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Mary Masson
Brighton
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