Keota Opens Ten Annual Keokuk Presbytery Meeting
The tenth annual Keokuk Presbytery Young People's Union convention will convene in Keota on the 19th and 20th with large delegations from United Presbyterian societies. The program lists a quiet hour, addresses by Rev A Douglass and Rev W H Davis, group discussions, mission updates, and practical sessions led by regional workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Young People’s Union of
Keokuk
M J .Taylor
Washington
Societies of
W H Davis
Harrison Word
Marion Embleton
India Mission
J A Stewart
Living Lake
Vera Maughlin
West Chester
Elizabeth Kilroy
Verdi Farmer Loses Cultivator in Transit
A Verdi farmer traveled from Verdi to Washington to buy a cultivator. The cultivator was tied to his wagon, but on the return journey it vanished. Weeks later, farmers near Verdi brought plow fragments they claimed belonged to him, though the author cautions against assuming every fragment is his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Verdi
Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Offered Free Trial
The Even ING JOURNAL advertises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as pure and harmless. It promises a free full size Fifty Cent box to each lady sending her address and a 10 cent postage payment, limited to one relief box per address, to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Academy Commencement Program and Events
June 1 program lists Ada Jenkins and Alma T Godfrey as speakers and pianists with several orations including The Turning of the Tide and The Mission of Unrest. Diplomas presented by D F Matchett. presentations and announcements noted amid crowd highlights. A flood of local notes follow on a Davenport arrest, church minutes mix up, and a runaway horse incident near the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuellee
Alma T Godfrey
Elizabeth S Watson
Homer H Ashby
Martha Still
Pratt
Oral Watters
Frank Pearson
H Speer
Florence Parrish
Neca Kro
Weekly Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa June 11
The past week was warm and dry ending with Saturday night and Sunday morning showers bringing moisture to northern and central Iowa. Reports show rainfall amounts in Charles City Clear Lake Britt Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Hampton Nevada and others with notable sums. A severe wind squall caused tree damage and fruit loss in exposed areas. Corn growth is robust for early June while hay is below average and oats benefited from dry weather. Some lodging from the windstorm of the 10th is noted. Potatoes and garden crops thrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles City
Clear Lake
Britt
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Hampton
Nevada
G A R Encampment Draws Veterans to Davenport
The G A R encampment in Davenport attracts many Iowa veterans for a major reunion. A large excursion departs tomorrow for the encampment city with participants from Crawfordsville and other towns. An academy commencement address by D F Matchett of Chicago is set for June 1 at 8 pm in Grahan theatre with 25 cent admission.
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Davenport
Crawfordsville
Capt. Harper
Chris de Harpart
Marion Neal
Henry Neal
J. B. Orris
D. F. Matchett
Chicago
Academy
Grahan
D. Fleming Matchett
Washington Academy
Colorado University
Cornell University
Rathbone Sisters District Convention Set for June 27
The Rathbone Sisters district convention will be held in this city on June 27. Grand Chief and Iowa lodge officers are expected to attend. Delegates from local lodges will travel to participate with program details to be finalized by next week. Surveyor McCampbell is in town conducting street surveys. Seven kinds of bread, fresh daily at Johnson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Wedding Invitations for Miss Anna Crawford and Dr Albert Wal ton Roth
Invitations were received by Washington residents for the June 27 ceremony at Anythdell Lake Okoboji with Rev Stark officiating. The couple will reside at 446 Cass Street Detroit Michigan. Miss Crawford grew up in the city and is admired by many. Dr Roth is well regarded as a physician and chosen by Miss Crawford’s refined judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Crawford
Albert Walton Roth
Anythdell
Lake Okoboji
Stark
Roth
Cass Street
Detroit
Mich
Miss Crawford
Oliver Crawford
Dr. Roth
Oxydonor claims cure for wide range of ailments
An advertisement promises guaranteed cures for constipation catarrh stomach kidneys liver womb menstrual dropsy heart troubles fevers cancers grippe rheumatism neuralgia poisons inflammations and diphtheria. It invites readers to inspect letters from cured individuals and offers home or office treatment with rent applied toward purchase. Contact W F Palmer at 94-Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Palmer
Imo
Offertory and Recitations in Local Church Service
The program lists Gloria Lord's Prayer Hymn Coronation and other pieces performed by children and adults including declamations by Jennie Young Gay Johnston Georgia Schreckengast and Lucy Reeves. Mrs. Parkinson and others sing in the male quartet. Pastor leads and a collection occurs. West Chester visitors noted. Low round trip to Davenport advertised for G A R encampment with specific sale dates and return validity. John Sebastian G P A Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Young
Gertie Stormtonod
C.scs
Ethel Negley Bane
Mr. White
Blanche Kline
Gay Johnston Pone
Georgia Schreckengast
Parkinson
White, Neal, Stiles
Neiswanger
Lucy Reeves Shoerg
Sir Cise Seene
Pastor
Davenport
Great Rock Island
Iowa
John Sebastian
Chicago
Hungry Nerves Need Food and Rest
A health note explains that nerves deprived of vital power become irritated and tired, showing symptoms like headache dizziness loss of appetite indigestion palpitations neuralgia insomnia and irritability. It urges feeding the nerves with proper rest and nourishment.
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments
James O Ingraham of Milwaukee testifies he felt better after using Dr Miles Nervine for nervousness sleeplessness and lassitude. The ad claims the product is sold at druggists with a positive guarantee and offers free advice from Dr Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
James O. Ingraham
30Th Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Mites Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Wash Dress Goods Week Slashes Prices At Store
A local store announces wash goods week with a bold plan to move stock quickly. More than 1200 yards of wash goods will be sold in a single pile at 5 cents per yard, including fabrics that previously ranged from 8 to 15 cents. The sale promises savings of 25 to 10 cents per dress.
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Henry Newland & Co
Newland’s
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Wyman & Rand, Inc
Burlington, Iowa
Jefferson Street
Boston Babies
A. N. Euwer
Grace
Cor. Jackson Boulevard
Clark St
Chicago, Ill
Post Office
Board of Trade
Iown
C. C. Collins
Prop
Keota
Thompson
T H Barnes
A . Douglass
Ada Jenkens
Rocky Mountain
Rev. Bundy
Bundy
A. M. EF
Corbin
Herman Wallace
Hoyer
Stewart's
G. A. R. Encampment
J R McKain
Brighton
Chas. Hebener
Kellogg
Ile
A. L. Davidson
J. R. Logue
T. C. Maughlie
Harrison
Walter Davis
Hollahan
Walker
H. M. Hicher
Miss Hollahan
J. L. Smith
Richland
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Carter
Richland Center
McCampbell
Johnson's
M. BE. Church
Moothart
Mrs. de- Long
Joe Daniels
F. L. Stewart
DR. Miles
Ast
New York
Lonsdale Pye
Lonsdale Muslin
I Klein
Pittsbury
Way Sons
J. A. Cunningham’s Sons
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