French Nobleman Claims Norman Discovery of America
Vicomte Jean de Brecey a French nobleman touring the world asserts Normans first reached America 500 years before Columbus, citing writings rocks in Dighton Massachusetts and similar finds on Chesapeake shores. He travels with Le Souvenir Normand to prove Vikings and Normans preceded Columbus.
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Vicomte
Jean de Brecey
Christopher Columbus
Amerlea
Eric le Rouge
Columbus
Massachusetts
Dighton
Chesapeake Bay
le Souvenir Normand
Marquis de la Rochethalon Et Grente
Vicomte de Brecey
Lapland
Normandy
England
William the Conqueror
de Breccy
France
Brassey
the Vicomte
Minnesota
American
America
Erie le Rouge
Greenland
Labrador
Canada
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Brazil
Lief le Fortune
Diefsbudu
Vinland la Bonne
Boston
Viecomte de Breccy
India
Kapurthala
Tries Barber First At 82 In Greenwood
Harrison Freeland of Greenwood New York finally tries a barber for the first time at eighty two after a lifetime of self haircuts and shaving. He finds the barber chair surprisingly comfortable and says the result looks better than his home mirror.
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Barber
Harrison Freeland
Greenwood
N. Y
Mr. Freeland
Detroit
Coffee prices rise but remain below late 19th century peaks
The Bureau of Statistics notes coffee import prices averaged 13 cents a pound in 1912, up from 11 in 1911 and 8 in 1910, with 875 million pounds imported that year. Brazil supplied 651 million pounds while over a third of world coffee is consumed in the United States. production is limited to Porto Rico and Hawaii among U S regions.
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Commerce and Labor Department
Bureau of Statistics
Brazil
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Excursion Plans for Burlington to Keokuk on July 9
The Rev A H Graham of Burling ton United Presbyterian led a meeting at First church to push a river excursion from Burlington to Keokuk on Tuesday July 9. Canvassers will sell tickets and a special train may run if sales meet targets. Nellie Tripp and Lt R McKenry head ticket sales with shops selling tickets at local drug stores. The steamboat W W is chartered for the trip to view the water power dam under construction at Keokuk.
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A. Lh Graham
Burlington
United Presbyterian
Firet Church
Keokuk
Nellie Tripp
First Church
R. McKenry
McKihinney and Sherman Drug
W. W
Communion Services at Second United Presbyterian Church
Communion services to be held at the Second United Presbyterian church on next Sabbath morning with one preparatory service on Friday evening at 7 30 invited to all.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Officer 666 to Play the Graham in Dual Runs
Theatre listings note Cohan and Harris Officer 666 is mounted at the Graham, with New York and Chicago showings. The Gaiety in New York has surpassed 150 consecutive performances, while the George M. Cohan Grand Opera House Chicago exceeds 100. The production runs through summer in both cities, with a September tour planned and Washington included.
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Graham
Cohan and Harris
New York
Chicago
Gaiety Theatre
Geo. M. Cohan Grand Opera House
Metropolis
Ant Washington
Chamberlains Liniment for Sprained Ankles
A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlains Liniment and following directions with each bottle. For sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Gale
Lemmon
Four-year-old Horn cow bears healthy triplets near Dub Tuemlay
A four-year-old Horn cow on the fort Witlam Nolan south of Dub Tuemlay gave birth to triplets all heifers and perfectly formed. Each calf weighed about 120 pounds with no more than three pounds difference between any two. Nolan said he had seen only one similar case before.
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Fort Witlam
Nolan
Dub Tuemlay
Train schedule notes for Western and Milwaukee lines
Daily trains listed with passenger and local services. Westbound and eastbound times include No. 6 passenger, No. 3, No. 12, No. 8, and No. 92 locals with timing details and agent names F. L. Broadgate and J. El Kunath.
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Westhound
Rea
Washington
H. W. Russel
Sanday
J. EL Kunath
Lo'west Lim
Pagenger
F. L. Broadgate
Moeritel Eczema Remedy Promises Instant Relief
Advertisement claims eczema and skin diseases are disagreeable and dangerous without prompt treatment. It touts Moeritel Eezema Remedy as offering instant relief and permanent results with unparalleled effectiveness.
Wide Valley Forge Camp 868 Meets Thursday Evenings
Wide Valley Forge Camp No. 868 holds weekly meetings on Thursday evenings at hall on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome to attend.
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Wide Valley Forge Camp
Hall
North Side Square
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Columbus’ Story
Normane
Germany
Dakota
Peck & Thomas
Masonic Block
Nebraska
California
R. FP. PD
United States Motor Company
BRUSH
West 61St Street
Owen McGovern
Casew Bros
J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Towa
Charles A. Dewey
LAW
Washington County
Bavinga Bank
Washington, Iowa
Fisher & Livingston
LAW Abstract Department
Iowa
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bidu
J. J. Kellogg
Routh
Side Square
J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Washlington
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Www
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crafi's
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Washington County Savings Bank
Palmer School
Dd. F. Macon Auctioneer
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Harry H. Ross
Alpine Aerie No
Fh. G. Fox
W. P.R. C, Dubois
Becy
J. &. Moriarty
Masonig
Washington Lodge
C. A. Dewey
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
H. Hull
B.R
Sec
Chichester
Diamon Peir
Pilla
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