Local Social Notes From Washington and New Haven Day Visits
Washington and Davenport visitors mingle with local families as church events and parties shape a quiet week. Attendees include Mrs. Nellie Fullmer and Irwin from Davenport, Ed Libe and spouse celebrating a new son, and a planned ice cream social on Porter's lawn Saturday. New Haven reports Gust Strums at lodge, while Children’s Day programs and neighborhood gatherings keep residents active.
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Ladies’ Ald Society
Louise Libe
Wellman News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Visits
The Wellman column lists residents at church dedication in Daytonville and social visits among families, including Shaver, Livezey, Zimmerman, Turner, and Stover. It notes a student graduation and community happenings like July 4 preparations, a large Mennonite church dedication, and a family death in Chicago prompting local travel.
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Shaver
Colintu Junction
Walt Livezey's
H. Sample
Lows
Ed Kelso
Lone Tree
Baptist Sunday School
Wehrle
Edward
Terry
Tom
Will Shroeder
John Wehrle
Calleg
Victor
Mesdames Welie
Shroeder
Schnesellman
Chicago
Schnesslman
Adam Trieschmann
Crossett
Ark
Cornell College
Mt Vernon
Jake
Ates
Local Updates From Crawfordsville And Nearby Visits
June 21 Crawfordsville residents report travel and family news. The Rev. J. C. Currie returned home from Sterling after his mother’s illness and death. J. W. Harper came back from Hedrick, Mrs. Andrew Ferguson went to Washington, and Mrs. J. W. Brown and Raymond visited Washington today. Jessie Stewart returned home to Washington after a two week stay with the Currie family.
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Crawfordsville
J. C. Currie
Sterling
Kansas
J. W. Harper
Hedrick
Andrew Ferguson
Washington
Samuel Ferguson
J. W. Brown
Gon. Raymond
Jessie Stewart
Social Visit Notes From Local Scene
Mrs. Willian McFadden of Columbus Junction visits relatives here. Mrs. Harrison of Hamilton Iowa visits at her daughter Mrs. Riley’s home. The Y P C U of the United Presbyterian church hosted a social for the young ladies at F J Maxwell’s home with refreshments and a pleasant evening.
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Pleasant Hill
Jos Snider
Kate
Lockridge
Aaron Arnold
Fred Cannon
Mureka Church
Willian McFadden
Columbus Junction
Harrison
Hamilton
Iowa
Riley
Y. PC U
United Presbyterian Church
F. J. Maxwell
Weather shifts as midafternoon temperature climbs
The reading at 3 00 pm showed 96 degrees after morning lows of 94 at 11 am and 92 at noon. Temperatures then rose steadily through the afternoon.
Miss Bertha Curran Returns From Joliet Visit
Miss Bertha Curran returned this afternoon from a several days visit with her sister Mrs Lettie Menary at Joliet.
Indiana University Receives General Gresham Sword
Mrs Walter Q Gresham widow of the Indiana soldier and jurist presented the Civil War sword carried by General Gresham to Indiana University during the eighty second commencement. The ceremony drew veterans and officers. Gresham rose from brigadier general to attorney general and treasury secretary under President Arthur. President Edmund James of the University of Illinois spoke.
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Blomington
Ind
Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Indiana University
General Gresham
Gresham
Arthur
the Treasury
Washington
Edmund James
University of Ilinois
Taft Attends Yale Commencement in New Haven
President Taft returned to Yale University to witness the conferring of degrees and participate in ceremonies at Woolsey Hall and University Hall. He planned a 4:30 to 6:30 reception in Memorial Hall and later travels to Newark for banquets with banking and Canadian clubs. He will speak on reciprocity to Canadians and attend Fall River events Friday.
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New Haven
Conn
Taft
Yale
Woolsey Hll
University Hall
Newark
New York
Railroads across the nation push for expansion and efficiency
The Baltimore and Ohio seeks 10 000 freight cars in 1 000 share lots while Illinois Central plans a new union station in Memphis modeled on New York’s Penn Station. Coal from Washington lignite fields will fuel Southern Pacific and Oregon Washington engines. Pullman porters use compressed air whisk brooms to reduce dust during tips. A Rock Island circular promotes nickel savings for employees. Grand Trunk orders 8 million feet of lumber for British Columbia rail construction, the largest single Puget Sound firm order to date. New York Public Service Commission urged to improve village depot facilities. Chicago Northwestern-Hard line allows Portland travel via North Coast Limited with fewer transfers. Rock Island forms an efficiency committee to audit all departments. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe plans inhouse locomotive and car building at Topeka shops. New shops to handle expanded freight car output anticipated by fall.
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Grand Trunk
Seattle
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Freight claim agents meet in St Paul for annual conference
Freight claim agents representing 226000 miles of railroad and steamship lines in the United States Canada and Mexico attend the national conference in St Paul to draft rules for prompt freight claim settlements. J B Tustin of Missouri Pacific is president and W P Taylor of Richmond Va is secretary.
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St. Paul
Wisconsin has Big Class at Madison Graduation
President Charles R. Van Hise conferred degrees on the largest class in University history. Notable graduates include Samuel L. Barber from Springfield Kentucky and Arthur C. Baer of West Bend. Alumni reception and ball in Lathrop Hall will close the exercises.
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Madison
Wis
Charles R. van Hise
Samuel L. Barber
Springfield
John L. Childs
Eau Claire
Arthur C. Baer
West Bend
Fred Esch
Manitowoc
Albert Birch
Fargo
N. DC
Lathrop Hall
Indiana Governor Delivers Penn Commencement Oration
Gov Thom R Marshall of Indiana gave the principal address at the University of Pennsylvania commencement in Philadelphia. Bishop Perry of Rhode Island served as chaplain. Alumni held class reunions this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Thom R. Marshall
Indiana
University of Pennsylvania
Perry
Protestant Episcopal Church
Rhode Island
A Charming Yeoman Believe Health Makes Charm
A 19th century ad asserts women gain charm through health via Electric Bitters. It claims these tonics regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood improve nerves eyes breath skin and overall health. Sold for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Nose painting and kidney relief ad copy
A vintage advertisement claims nose painting costs fearsome sums of cash while promoting Foley Kidney Pills. Customer F. S. Rexford of Kansas City reports severe cold returning to his back and kidneys, and two bottles of the pills relieved the pain. Sold by all druggists.
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F. S. Rexford
New York
Oregon Pioneers Hold 39th Annual Reunion in Portland
Old timers of Oregon gather for the thirty-ninth annual State Pioneer association reunion in Portland. A kloshe wawa campfire tonight features several ancient fiddlers in a contest among pioneers who arrived before 1850.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
State Pioneer Association
Pacific Coast
Phonograph Popularity Drops in U S Exports
Phonograph and records exports from the United States declined over two years signaling reduced international demand for phonographs and records. The drop reflects shifting consumer interest and competition in foreign markets.
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United States
City Bus Line Order Hotline Details
Call up phone number 589 Black to place orders with Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for prompt service.
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Frank Rogers
Hogs and cattle market notes from Chicago opening
This morning’s market summary reports hog receipts of 29 000 with 2 980 left from yesterday and mixed packers trading from 6.05 to 6.50 for light hogs and 5.90 to 6.05 for rough ships. Cattle receipts near 17 000 and sheep at 20 000 with prospects steady.
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Chicago
Lilc
Local Market Report and Prices Across Commodities
Market prices and receipts listed for beef cattle pork and other livestock along with grain and produce quotes. Includes estimated receipts today and tomorrow, market tone, and specific price ranges for beef cattle dairy and grains with firm names of firms and exchanges.
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FOX & Dewey
Men's
Klorsherma
Wright, Douglas
Rescon
Julian & Kokenge
Ane Johnson Bros
County News
HNOCR
Grace Hill
Guack
Katherine
Emma Hostoum
John
Crawfordaville
Edna Jones
Win
Mr. RE. C. Statler
Stewart Home
Fo Beitel
Muscatine
Nellie Fullmer
Gon. Irwin
Davenport
Mr Hat
Brighton
Samuel M. Jones
Hester A. Way
Rey Pool
JH. Frazier
Charley
J. A. Luers
Vera Leppert
Mark
John Waggoner
Ottumwa
Roman Borkoski
Rubio
Jordan
Route Two
Koch
Northcutt
St. Louis
A. R. Gowey
Gowey
Burlington
Glenn Gowey
Richland
J. R. Pitcher
Rock Island
Wm. Buntenbach
Cod Rickey
Gust Strums
Lodge
Clen Jones
A. J. Robertson
Cecile
Opal Guy
L. H. Richardson
Arthur Conrad
J. Dunbar
Walter, Ruby
Pearl Peterson
Frank Stith
L. BE. Neal
James Combs
Ilies
Charley McKinstry
George Frain
George Mangold
Town City
Richmond
Helen Saur
Towa City
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Washington National Bank
Canada Land
Canada
Saskatchewan
Luse Land & Development CO. Ltd
Minnesota
Southwell & McCulley
Washington, la
Managers Southeaste
Walt
Earth
Sternine Worth
Walt Mason
George Matthews Adams
No Coal Institute
Horak
Jackson Center
Fred Radda
J. Go
Frank Eagle
Kalona
Frank Strabla
Lee
VI Willire
Frank Welte
Wangar
F. J. Dutler
Wellman
Gresham Sword
Oldell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Illinois Central
Union Station
Memphis, Tenn
Pennsylvania
Tono, Wash
Southern Pacific
Oregon-Washington
Pullman
Public Service Commission of
Chicago and Northwestern
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
H. A. Mudge
The
Rock Island Road
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
Wisconsin
Governor Marshall
Oregon Pioneers
Texas
Chicago, Ill
Bescon-Wickham Grain
Milnois
Sax Oats
Washington City
Msoucis
Greece
Ee Reister & Son
Crater Ek Roosters
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S
Ghigago
Illinos
Exch’ge
Baseball
Nicola
Harmon
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