Temperance World Convention Opens in Glasgow
The eighth annual World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union gathering begins in Glasgow with Countess of Carlisle presiding. Delegates from fifty nations attend as the US leads with about 200000 members and Britain around 250000 adherents, with plans to attend a Madrid congress on white slave traffic in the fall.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Bobby Burns
Four Corners of the Earth
Milwaukee
Wis
Scotia
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Countess of Carlisle
Great Britain
Spain
Madrid
Infanta Isabel
Argentine
Custer Statue Unveiled in Monroe in Taft Era Ceremony
In Monroe Michigan on June 4 President Taft and state officials witnessed the unveiling of an equestrian statue to General George Armstrong Custer. The Michigan Legislature funded $25 000 for the statue by Edward C Potter of Greenwich Connecticut known for the General Slocum statue at Gettysburg.
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Monroe
Mich
Taft
George Armstrong Custer
General Custer
Michigan
Edward C. Potter
Greenwich, Conn
General Slocum
Gettysburg
General Custer's Death at Little Big Horn
Civil War hero General Custer had a brilliant wartime career. He died June 25 1876 leading 1100 men against 9000 Sioux at the Little Bighorn in Montana, where his entire command was slain by Native forces.
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Custer
Little Big Horn
Montana
Arguments Heard On New Trial For Dr Hyde In Swope Murder
In Kansas City on June 4 arguments were heard on Dr. B C Hyde’s new trial application. Hyde’s lawyers claim Judge Latshaw showed prejudice and acted improperly toward counsel. They contend nondirect evidence should not have been admitted and jurors were moved by passion rather than reflection.
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Kansas City
B.C. Hyde
Col. Swope
Hyde
Latshaw
Thomas H. Swope
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
In bold claims the ad promises Parisian Sage will grow hair cure dandruff stop falling hair and make the scalp clean and white with a money back guarantee if not cured. It touts popularity among American women and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and Giroux Mfg Co as distributors with 50 cent large bottles in Buffalo New York and mail orders available.
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America
Lemmon’s
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Babcock appeals for local patronage at Stock Yards
John A Babcock writes to friends in Chicago's Stock Yards inviting support for his cattle and hog handling operation. He touts ready market activity, prime hog pens beside scales, and his commitment to attentive service during a vulnerable market period.
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Chicago
John A. Babcock
Without Limit Chart Confusion Cited in Patriotism Note
Fragmentary text references a chart of true patriotism and an overt figure C. Wintheop, with no clear context or dates. The readable portion suggests a discussion of limits and loyalty themes without concrete events or identities beyond the names.
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C. Wintheop
What a Summer Cold May Do
A summer cold neglected may develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. Do not neglect it. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly to loosen the cough soothe inflamed air passages and expel the cold. Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmay, McElhinney Drug Co
Hidden Beauties of Plain Verse Warned Against
A 1910 satire urges writers to shun opaque poetry and write plainly for readers. It ridicules pretentious works as “beautiful rot” and promotes direct, understandable verse over obscure layers of meaning. The note targets ambitious poets and insists on clear expression for popular outlets and daily life.
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Sarah Ann Mabel Jemima
Samantha Fitzurse
Journal
Big Magazine
Quote on ambitions and scenery at the bottom
A reflective line notes that some men never ascend because they are content with the view and company they find at the bottom, implying complacency vs pursuit of higher goals.
Land deal ruse cited in Missouri Tex as land tale
A Missouri man bragged that Tex as land had doubled in value since he bought it. A prospective buyer challenged him noting the same price he paid. The seller replied he had paid double the land’s worth to begin with. The exchange appears in the Kansas City Star.
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Texas
Kansas City Star
Rev S B Houston to Preach in Eau Claire Services
Rev S B Houston of Eau Claire Pa will preach at 11 AM and 7 30 PM. He served in Co C 19th Iowa Inf and old comrades will be glad to hear him.
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S. B. Houston
Eau Claire
Houston
Co. C
19Th Iowa
Preachers Change Plans in Local Churches Tomorrow
The Presbyterian message says no preaching at their church tomorrow while other services occur as usual. Rev D I Coon's morning sermon in the Baptist church is titled Short Cuts not Gods Way and the evening sermon is Savior from Sin. Rev Henry Wilson of Quincy Illinois will preach at the Methodist church tomorrow morning replacing Rev Stryker.
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God
D. I. Coon
Baptist Church
Savior
Henry Wilson
Quincy, Ill
Methodist Church
Stryker
Had Good Backing from Rich Coublies in State
An old man in a poorhouse told a visitor that he has no income and no money. He said his backing is not money but support from “one of the richest Coublies” in the state.
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington
Office
East Main Street
Washington, No
Mutual
Evening Journal
Iowa
American Pearl Button Co
Geo. H. Paul Co
Cook
Benz Hotel
Colenso Hotel
Inquire Keck Floral Co
Mary B. Taylor
Box 30
Woman’s Building
Joliet
Ilinois
Roosevelt
A. B. Kuhlman Company
Chicago, IL
R. C. Rhode Island
Harry Kra
Smith
H. C. Bedison
Brady Street
Davenport
J. Simons
Airdome
W.U.T.U. Convention
Statle
Gen. Custer
Caner
China
Music & Art Store
Por Hyde
John Babcock
ATP Stock Yards
Washington National Bank
Walt
George Matthew
Adams
McElhinney
Hoosier
North Side
Presbyterian
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
A. White
Bam's Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Golden State Lim
Paso
Sun
the Californian
Golden State
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Californin
St. P
Lo'west Lim
Milwaukee Mase
Brighton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Mason City Mail
Sun Twio
G. P.& TL A Drighton
Minneapolis, Minn
Bright
Lemmons Pharmacy
Mckibiscey Drug Ce
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
E. J. Harmeier
North Side Square
Butterfield & Frame
Crail’s
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Orhens
Temple Building
Washington, Ia
C. J. Wilson
Lawyers
Opposite Journal Office
W. M. Keeley
F.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Over Crail’s
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin. Sutherland
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
W. M. Terry
West
Washington Street
Washington, Lowa
Ray H. Dean Bye
Cook & Sherman
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