Prophesy and Hitching Posts Stir Washington Iowa Letter
A letter from Davenport Iowa organizer William R Benker to the Evening Journal in Washington Iowa promotes the United Christian Party and predicts Washington or Rock Island as future capital sites. It defends Christian unity, critiques legalized wrong, and jokes about hitching posts in front of homes to prevent horses from wandering away, ending with a promotional notice for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Christian Party
Prohibition
United States of America
Rock Island
Ill
Washington
Iowa
Churches of
Christ
William R. Benker
Davenport
Wim. Benkert
Nat
Nervine Promised To Relieve Women’s Nervous Debility
A testimonial from Liberty Mills Indiana claims Dr Miles Nervine eases pain suffering and fatigue in weak women. The ad says the remedy cures nervousness and run-down conditions and urges readers to obtain free advice and a booklet from the Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
McFann Liberty Mills
Ind
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ltd
Alumni Reception Planned for July Honoring School Leaders
A High School alumni reunion was discussed at a recent business meeting with about forty members present. The reception is tentatively set for July 24 and may occur earlier. Guests include former principal D W Lewis retiring principal IG Hl Mullin and possibly the incoming principal. Miss Buchanan of Salt Lake City will also attend. Invitations will go to all alumni locally and out of town. A banquet and speeches are planned with committees appointed to handle invitations reception program finance and arrangements. A separate item notes a domestic disturbance involving an affectionate husband in the south part of town with neighbors calling his methods too severe and warning caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Way
Chas. Keck
High School Association
D. W. Lewis
IG Hl Mullin
Keck
Unconfirmed cyclone report from Beaver County Oklahoma
An unconfirmed report says a cyclone struck Beaver county Sunday night killing two men injuring three and destroying much property. The fatalities include Abe Wright Henry Bradwell and William Hasberger. Mrs Rhodes severely injured. Twenty miles swept and twenty houses blown over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O.T
Beaver County
Abe Wright
Henry Bradwell
William Hasberger
Paul Rhodes
Maskers Parade July Fourth Cash Prizes Draw Attention
Any man or boy can join the maskers parade at 11 a m on July Fourth and win one of the cash prizes, making the holiday a chance to earn easy money.
Pastor Ford Celebrates 57th Birthday at Home
Rev. Ford of the A. M. E. church was surprised at his south Washington home last evening for his 57th birthday. Members of his congregation and friends gathered to share gifts and delicacies, and the evening was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Ford
South Washington
Ford
Egg House offers fresh eggs at 5 cents per dozen
An Egg House advertisement touts cracked eggs for five cents a dozen with a guarantee of freshness. The piece also notes Anderson Craigg has left for Valley Junction to work at the Round House for the Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Craigg
Valley Junction
Round House
Rock Island
Bicycle races mark Fourth of July festivities
The Fourth features several races for youths and an open 3 mile event with cash prizes. The event includes boys ages 10 and under in a 4 mile race and boys 15 and under in a 1 mile race, plus a free for all 3 mile race.
Opening of Swift's new hall in town
An Iowa forecast notes fair and cooler conditions with afternoon storms in the east. An event marks the opening of Swift's new hall on the north side this Thursday evening, with Ed Swift inviting all to attend and read his ad for details. Local notes mention W. L. Derby of Verdi reporting nine blood hounds are thriving while in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Iowa
Swift
Ed Swift
Mr. Swift
W.L. Derby
Verdi
Teeter
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Toledo Centennial Funds Unavailable
The Ohio supreme court ruled the 500 000 sought by the centennial board is not available, likely ending the Toledo centennial movement. The brief item notes bake shop chatter about Johnsons Bakery with many cakes and cookies on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Centennial Board
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Mercer & Chilcote
Newland
Sol, Rich & Co's
Wyman & Rand, Inc
Burlington, Iowa
Jefferson Street
Cas
Cash Clothing and Shoe House
Stewart
The
Evening Journal
Journal of the Sith
United States
America
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
HGH School
Globe
Oklahoma
of Michigan Medical
Marquette, Mich
Upper Peninsula Medical Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Mackinac Island
William Beaumont
Upper Peninsula
Powers
Harlan C. H
John L. Powers
Goebel
Govenor Taylor
Knox County
Ile
Caleb Powers
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Easy
W. F. Palmer
the Illuminating Co
Gosh
Melinda
Johnson’s Bakery
F. L. Stewart
Simpson
Batiste
I. Klein
Pillsbury's
Wayne
J. A. Cunningham
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