History of the United Christian party grows in three years
A report on the United Christian party recounts its origins from 1897 to the 1908 national convention in Rock Island. It notes W. K. R. Benkert and J. R. Leonard as early movers, a Des Moines state convention, and the nomination of Heacock for governor. The piece also mentions local county activity, a Davenport meeting, and the party’s 484 Iowa votes including 85 in this county. It ends with a World of advertising for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier.
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United Christian Party
United States
Smouse
Des Moines
EK. W. Sage
Rev. A Ford
J. . RK. Leonard
Journal
New Party
W. KR. Benkert
Davenport
Lowa Commonwealth
Prohibition Party
J. FR. Leonard
Ainsworth
Commonwealth
Benkett
Benkert
Leonard
Myers
Stacy
Omaha
Taylor
Packwood
Iowa
Kenkert
Blienkert
Heacock
Chicago
Home and maternity aided by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A testimonial from Mrs. Blanche H. K. Evans of Parsons Pennsylvania describes uterine trouble and two miscarriages. After four and a half bottles she delivered a healthy baby girl now four months old. She credits the medicine and cites improved health before finishing the course. Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser offered free with stamps.
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Pierce
Nature
Blanche HK. Evans
Parsons, Luzerne Co
Dr. Pierce
Fourth of July Attractions Include Balloon Ascension and Baseball Game
Preparations for the Fourth of July rush ahead with a balloon ascent and parachute drop. Additional notable features are planned, including a baseball game featuring top players if plans hold, described as a game for blood.
Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab lets
The ad promises a cheerful refund of the purchase price if the product fails to cure a cold. The item is sold for 25 cents by Stewarts Pharmacy.
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Stewarts Pharmacy
Pike's Peak ambition drives advertising effort
A historical note urges bold advertising with the mindset of victory. It compares starting campaigns to soldiers and merchants who expect success, advising steady effort and durable momentum. It then promotes the Oxydonor cure all claims with testimonials and a no risk offer by W. F. Palmer.
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Pike's Peak
Bust
Pike’s Peak
W. F. Palmer
Religious Services and Ill Sunday Schedule
First church of Christ Scientist holds 10 30 services with a sermon on Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Presbyterian Church reports morning theme The Power of Truth with Y P S C E at 6 30. No evening preaching due to park event. Baptist Church marks Children's Day at 11 00 with Sunday school 9 30 and B Y P U 6 30. No other evening meeting because of park union meeting.
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Ciccurch of Christ
Co D Inspection Praises Drill Despite Small Turnout
Last night at the Armory Co D held inspection with Col Olmstead and May Blue presiding. They ranked about second in the state despite a small hall and many veterans absent. Bayonet drill praised as the best seen in the state, while arms were inspected by visitors and officers drilled the company.
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Armory
Co. D
Col. Olmstead
May Blue
Brookheart
Stanley Miller
Sergt. Nelswanger
Burnham
Railway board leaves Kalona ditch dispute to county
At yesterday’s meeting of state railway commissioners and the Washington county board of adjustment, no final decision was reached. The commissioners said they have no jurisdiction and the county board will handle the settlement, with possible future statewide input if disputes arise. The county insists the railway must provide an outlet through its grade to prevent flood damage during heavy rains.
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State Railway Commissioners
Washington County
Kalona Ditch
Railway Commissioners
Cracked Eggs Ad and Local Injury Report
Cracked Eggs sold at five cents per dozen from the Egg house with a guarantee of freshness by Mable Anderson. Mable, Ed Anderson’s young daughter, suffered a dislocated shoulder and multiple bruises after a ladder tipped while she climbed the summer kitchen ladder and fell onto rocks. Rev Jacobswetter to lead services at Columbus Junction tomorrow with St James choir driving to provide music.
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Mable Anderson
Ed Anderson
Jacobswetter
Columbus Junction
St James Choir
Relief and Cure Through Nervous System Strengthening
An older nervous condition claim suggests relief or cure is possible when nerves are regulated and strengthened by a “great brain and nerve medicine.” The wording implies a broad assurance of improvement through tonic treatment and mental focus.
Wash Goods Week Drives Deep Discounts at Sec Yard Store
The store proclaims Wash Goods Week with price cuts near half on over 1200 yards of wash dress goods. Items priced 8c to 15c per yard will see savings of 25c to 50c per dress, encouraging daily wash goods specials.
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Sec
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Wyman & Rand, Inc
Burlington, Iowa
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Boston Babies
A. N. Euwer
Grace
Cor. Jackson Boulevard
Clark St
Chicago, Ill
Post Office
Board of Trade
C. C. Collins
Prop
United Christians
The
Smouse's Hall
the Party
How Heacock
Rev Swallow
Pennsylvania
United Christian
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Just
Work & Meek
West Side
Saas
ESOS
Seggoss
L. A. Blue
IL. B. Scheckengast
S. W. Brookhart
Cedar Rapids
Clayton Neiswanger
Neiswanger
Clayton
Brookhart
Gee
Rocky Mountain Tea
Miles
Frank Park
Flora
Ind
F. L. Stewart
AT the
New York
Lonsdale
Cambric At
Lonsdale Muslin
I. Klein
Pittspury
J. A. Cunningham
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