Nellie Harrison Riley Dies After Long Illness in Crawfordsville
Nellie Harrison Riley, born in Mahaska County Iowa on October 23 1880, died June 25 1911 in Crawfordsville after a long tuberculosis illness. She married W E Riley in Oskaloosa October 20 1903 and lived on a farm near Crawfordsville before moving to town. Survived by husband son born today five years old, her parents six sisters and two brothers. Short funeral at home conducted by Rev A B Hightshoe. body to Hamilton Town for burial.
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Crawfordsville
Nellie Harrison
Mahaska County
Iowa
Hamilton
W. E E. Riley
Oskaloosa
Methodist Church
A. B. Hightshoe
Maine Central Merger Takes Effect July 1
The Maine Central and its leased lines finalize a formal merger set to take effect on July 1. The move follows broader railroad industry signals as lines prepare for consolidated operations and coordinated management.
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Maine Central
Cure for Eczema Claim by_Washing Away Germ Life
An ad claims eczema is caused by skin germ life and poisons and promises relief by a cleansing liquid. It touts a nonprescription preparation that stops itching on first use and suits infants and adults, urging readers to try one bottle from Mcklhinney Drug Co.
Remedy Highlight for Kidney and Bladder Issues
It is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder troubles and helps regulate action. The preparation is healing, strengthening, and bracing, and is sold by all druggists.
I L Brookhart Joins Family Law Firm as Partner
Thomas Brookhart, a June graduate with a Bachelor of Law from U I, enters partnership with his brothers S W and J L Brookhart. He will focus on office work and business details to learn practical law practice. The brothers welcome the addition despite their other outside interests.
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Thomas Brookhart
Law Department
Thomps
St James Service Schedule Change Noted
St James parish will hold Sunday services in the school auditorium. Services will run on the same hours as in the past.
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St. James Inarish
Boy Swallows Coin In Des Moines
Leslie Borden nine years old of Highland park area swallowed a fifty-cent piece while shooting skyrockets. Coin lodged in esophagus after failed attempts to dislodge it. Dr. Frederick Alden used X-ray. operation planned after doctors’ consultation.
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Des Moines
Leslie Borden
Mary Borden
Highland Park
Frederick Alden
College seeks hospital for Cedar Falls smallpox outbreak
Des Moines June 28 state board of education asked the state executive council for a 5000 emergency appropriation to erect a hospital at the State Teachers college Cedar Falls to combat a smallpox outbreak. The council has practically decided it cannot grant the appropriation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
State Board of Education
State Executive Council
Firemen Praised By Reverend For Sunday Night Efforts
Rev Father Walsh asks the Journal to express appreciation for the fire boys who fought the Sunday night fire. He notes their good service and the gratitude of his congregation for their efforts.
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Father Walsh
The
Journal
Read the Journal Want Ads You May Find It There
Classified notes point readers to locate items and opportunities within the Journal want ads page. Shifts in local goods services and job listings appear among brief notices and promotional snippets for buyers and job seekers.
Clean House Dey Commissioner Commissioned On Dealings
A city official faces scrutiny as allegations of untidy dealings involve dealers. The report notes investigations and calls for accountability while detailing potential impact on governance and public trust.
Dairy Law Pushes Clean Dairies in Des Moines
Des Moines reports state dairy and food commissioner Barney says after July 4 licenses will be issued only to dairies meeting strict sanitary standards. Several applications held up due to unclear provisions, with fines for selling milk without a license. The department aims for a general dairy cleanup and license revocation for noncompliance.
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Des Moines
Comed LY Ling
Barney
Sioner
Civis Department
Lready Appli. Coma Sanitary
Dairy and Food Department
Fragmentary military discipline notes at university dormitory
A garbled report references Cain, Patemone, a Hineton captain, MG Mumma, and Scott, noting military discipline as essential for the university. It mentions dormitory conditions, two-year periods, and improved military affairs tied to the class of 1, with implied orientation of disciplinary support.
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Cain
Mumma
Ie University
Ettoleae
Farmers in Vawe Faryws Des Moin File Farm Name Rules
Special Counsel Robbing of Ahernes General Cosson's Office clarifies the new law effective July 4. Farmers may file a farm name with the County auditor to claim exclusive viewing rights in the community. If two filings arrive simultaneously, the earlier letter by mail wins and secures priority over a similar name.
Keokuk Country Club Purchases Bluff Site
Keokuk Missouri The Keokuk Country club has closed negotiations to purchase a 36 acre site on Price's creek overlooking the Mississippi for 10000 dollars. Plans call for a handsome clubhouse and one of the finest golf courses in the state. The ground nearly doubles the club's former area and is described as a prestigious location.
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Keokuk
Mississippi
Bradley Jewelers Ad Offers Repair and Stock
Advertisement for 2058 Marion Street near Star Theatre, listing watch clock and jewelry repair services. Claims daily new stock and money back guarantee. Owner 1412 W. Bradley promotes quality, price, and customer service.
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Marion
Star Theatre
W. J. Bradley
Interurban Railway Company Forms In Keokuk
A meeting in Keokuk led to a permanent Interurban Railway company planning a line linking Keokuk to Fort Madison Iowa Quincy Carthage Hamilton and Niota Illinois F Dayton of Quincy elected president The Westinghouse Electric Co examined the route reporting construction and equipment costs at 1500 for Quiliy to Niota with 15000 subscribed to extend to Fort Madison A subscriptions committee was named to gauge support from other towns and report results
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Keokuk
The
Interurban Railway Company
Fort Madison
Iowa
Quincy
Carthage
Hamilton
Niota
Ill
F. Dayton
Westinghouse Electric Company
Quiliy
Otter
Inebriate Hospital Fire At Knoxville Damages 500
An attempt to burn the state inebriate hospital in Knoxville caused about 500 in damages. The fire started in the chapel and spread downstairs. Hose reel cut up suggests a fire bug with a clockwork device aimed to ignite while inmates slept. investigators seek the incendiary.
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Knoxville
School Census Underway for District Residents
The census to list all children from four to twenty one and other occupants in the home is in progress by law. The state pays one dollar per school age person to the district, so accuracy benefits taxpayers. The count shows the district population relatively stable with some moves and many youths aging out.
State University cadets lead after spring inspection
Iowa City June 28. Of thirty three universities and college cadet regiments inspected this spring by Capt. Harry N. Coots of the Thirteenth cavalry the cadets of the State University of Iowa stand first among the groups evaluated.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Harry N. Coots
Thirteenth Cavalry
State University of Iowa
Remedy for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Sold Here
There is one medicine every family should have, especially in summer, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is affordable at a quarter. We sell it at Lenmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lenmon
Boosting for Iowa CTOMPR the Sex to Entol
The fragment provides limited readable content. It mentions Iowa and boosting efforts but lacks clear events, names, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent summary.
All Iowa Week Boosts Real Economy Across State
A Des Moines campaign urges editors to boost Iowa factories during All Iowa Week starting October 16. The plan asks papers to run display ads and editorials to grow local populations by attracting eastern capital and expanding factory-based jobs and commerce.
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Ralph Bolton
Booster Committee
Iowa
Lowa
Barn Blaze Destroys Iowa Farm. 1000 Bushels Corn Lost
Corn burns at Mrs. Lyda Short farm near Corn BURNS Iowa as a large barn with 1000 bushels of corn 600 bushels oats and fifteen tons of last year’s hay burns all night. Livestock were saved and Clyde Short helps manage the 600 acre farm. The cause remains unknown.
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Kilbourne
Iowa
Lyda Short
Spirit Lake to Host Major July Fourth Racing Meet
Des Moines racing official M L Markham of the state fair association is engaged by Dickinson County Fair to organize races on July 4 and 5 at Spirit Lake. He predicts Spirit Lake could become Iowa’s premier training and racing venue due to its lakeside track location near rail lines. Entries are increasing as the program promises an engaging meeting with vaudeville and band music between heats.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
M. L. Markham
Des Moines
State Fair Association
Dickinson County Fair Association
Markham
Great Lakes
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Alfalfa Trials Pay Off in Mason City Area
Dick Fullerton, located about fifteen miles southeast of Mason City IA, reports three acres of alfalfa yielding about two and a half tons per acre after cutting. The note appears in the Fine Field column dated June 28.
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Mason City
Iowa
Dick Fullerton
Farmer predicts booming hay yield from two more cuttings
The farmer says Aus rust, once in the south or west, plans two additional hay cuttings this year. He expects a yield of around eleven tons per acre total, with current hay prices making the crop highly profitable on ten acres.
Angelic Servant Mention Sparks Bold Claim
A former mistress confronts anger when deferred to as an angel after claiming long service. The former cook confirms the speaker said anyone who could endure months in her stead must be an angel.
Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Troubles Sold
For sale by all druggists middle aged buyers report quick and permanent relief from kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as remedy for irregularities and pains with claims of broad effectiveness.
Pinch the Fishers Put in Deep Water Seining Case
At Spirit Lake Iowa on June 28 three farmers J A Jones William Smith and Adolph Smith used a net to seine in the water and caught two perch not allowed. Deputy Fish Commissioner White observed the act from nearby shrubs and arrested them. They demanded a trial but the justice of the peace ordered a ten o'clock hearing and fined the trio forty seven dollars and fifty cents with confiscation of their catch.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa Great Lakes
J. A. Jones
William Smith
Adolph Smith
White
Justice of Peace
Chamberlains Cholera Remedy Popularized For Diarrhea
The uniform success of Chamberlains Col ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it a favorite everywhere. It can always be depended upon. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon's
Mutton Prank at Hay Market Ends in Comical Mess
In a London Family Herald tale from the Hay Market, a stage gag backfires as a prop mutton leg climbs on a hook. Actor William Farren set the mechanism, prompting riotous laughter when the leg finally drops into the dish amid a chorus of amused staff and spectators.
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Haymarket
Joan's” Inn
William Farren
Farren
Henry Compton
Compion
London
A Charming Woman Needs Health from Electric Bitters
A vintage promotion describes women as charming when healthy and claims constipation and kidney poisons cause pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters are said to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve skin, with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the pick-up point.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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