Lecture series at Normal Institute highlights Dr Athearn talk
Teachers flock to the Normal Institute as registration surpasses last year. Dr W S Athearn of Drake University opens with "Dad, Mother and the School Marm" and returns for two more sessions, while Prof Mahannah speaks on Rural School Improvement. The eight grade graduation is set for Saturday.
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Drake University
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Athearn
Miller
Athear
Mrs Stevens Recovers After Using Vegetable Compound
Waurika Oklahoma and Newton New Hampshire women report relief from years of female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Letters describe improved health and removal of pains and nervous symptoms. The company offers confidential expert advice from a woman in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Comanche, Okla
Newton
N.H
F. A. Peaslee
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
City Bus Line Delivers Prompt Service Dispatch
Black and leave orders will be promptly attended to by Fran overs. Give street and number for routing and contact.
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Pho
Steet
Thirtieth Iowa Infantry Reunion to Honor Camp Keokuk Veterans
Keokuk hosts August 14 and 15 reunions of the Thirtieth Iowa Infantry to mark the fiftieth anniversary of their 1862 camp life. Officers of the reunion association include Major P D M Cramer of Memphis Missouri and Captains Kerr Riverside Critz Mediapolis Elrick Oklahoma City Chester Fairfield among others.
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Iowa
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PD. M. Cramer
Memphis
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Lantern of Kate Shelley's perilous journey on display
Boone June 11 a rusted common lantern once carried by Kate Shelley on her Northwestern train rescue is showcased by E J Harlan curator of the state historical department Mayme Shelley sister of Kate presented the lantern which Kate fitted with kerosene and a wick from her cloak The lantern has never been used since that night and remains a cherished state artifact Also report of two drownings involving Raymond Garner and Vivoman in Davenport and the Mississippi with a hydroplane incident noted.
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Kate Shelley
Northwestern
Ourney
Mayme Shelley
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Raymond Garner
Rock Island
Co. IL
Vivoman
Davenport
Mississippi
Garner
W. H. Kaufman
Californians Ride 2500 Miles for $5000 Bet
Two motorcyclists from California rode 2500 miles to Keokuk in under four weeks. They left San Francisco and reached Keokuk three weeks and four days later. The wager promised $5000 to be split after their return to the West.
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San Franciso
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Keokuka
War between Frazer miners and operators stretches into June
In Boone Louisiana on June 11 the wage dispute at Frazer mine continues with no settlement in sight. Miners demand 20 cents per ton for a class of work while operators offer 10 cents. Mining whistles sound daily but no production resumes at Frazer.
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Frazer
Death of Prominent Judge in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls records the death of Judge Tollerton aged 76 a longtime resident and former attorney who served three years as judge of the tenth district. He retired due to ill health leaving two daughters Mrs Aldrich of Des Moines and Mrs Thompson of Los Angeles.
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Tollerton
Tenth Judicial District
T. KE. Aldrich
Des Moines
J. D. Thompson
Los Angeles
Hydroplane Speed Trials Record Incident at Davenport
Davenport on June 11 reported a speed trial of a hydroplane ending with a victim. Details remain sparse as officials assess the event and any injuries.
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Davenport
Greek laborer killed as train passes over leg
Iowa City report says Frank Sammon died after a Rock Island train passed over his right leg in an accident. He lived near ly twenty four hours in severe pain before death in the local hospital.
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Iowa City
Frank Sammon
Rock Island
Corn Too Cold for Clear Lake Summer Harvest
Clear Lake Iowa reports unseasonably cold conditions on June 11 delaying corn planting and growth. Growers fear delayed yields as cool weather persists with potential frost risk and poor pollination. The short sentence highlights local impact on crops and timing.
Weather Boost Needed for Grain Growth Before Fourth
The report notes cold weather turning grain yellowish and hindering growth. Farmers hope for warmer conditions to promote rapid growth so crops reach knee height by the Fourth. Prospects for small grain and grass look fine if temperatures rise.
School of Instruction Opens Before Grand Lodge Meet
The school of instruction for the Masonic grand lodge of Iowa opened in Burlington on June 11, led by custodians C. C. Clark O. N. Wegley and Judge C. T. Granger. About 100 district lecturers and officers attended as the preparatory event ran through Monday ahead of the grand lodge sessions starting today.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa
Board of of Custodians
C. C. Clark
O. N. Wegley
Newton
C. T. Granger
Waukon
Grand Lodge
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