Changes at the factory presage a big Fourth parade display
The American Pearl Dutton Company plans a prominent Fourth of July parade float. About 75 cutting department workers will march in uniform. The plant shifts add about 80 men and 45 girls, with new grading rooms and more machines. New superintendent A J Brook arrives July 1, and Carl Jungbluth joins as salesman. Washington firms prepare elaborate floats as the parade aims to be the largest ever in the city and region.
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American Pearl Dutton Company
A. J. Brook
LaCrosse
Wis
Washington
Interurban Day Brings 500 Visitors to Keota
Keota hosts a mass meeting drawing about five hundred visitors from Iowa City and Ottumwa. Delegates from both cities attend with music by local bands, speeches by Judge Wade and Cal Manning, and a business session to finalize cooperation.
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Keota
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Ciites
M. J. Wade
Cal Manning
E. C. Gilbert
C. O. Keiser
R. C. Hamilton
Loyal Temperance Legion
Presbyterian Church
Elmer Hoth
Julian Richardson
Pearl Warrington
Ruby Hulse
J. C. Giffen
Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Spencer County Indiana
A heavy rain in Spencer County Indiana caused flooded streets and outaged telephone lines. Rural route carriers were delayed up to three hours as swollen streams and high winds accompanied the storm.
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Spencer
Ind
Owen County
Fire in Milwaukee warehouse destroys Franzen company property
A Milwaukee paper warehouse fire destroyed the William Franzen company stock valued around 75000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage but no injuries were reported as firefighters fought the flames through the night.
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Milwaukee
William Franzen Company
Senator McEnery Dies in New Orleans Home
United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery died at his New Orleans home on June 2 in the evening. The late senator represented Louisiana and had served in the U.S. Senate. He was a prominent political figure in the state.
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Senator McEnery
New Orleans
United States
Samuel Douglas McEnery
Expect Million Immigrants in Fiscal Year End
Washington reports that figures are expected to show one million immigrants landed in the United States during the fiscal year ending tomorrow. The previous million arrived in 1907.
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Washington
St James Literary Club Plans Evening Session and Banquet
The St James Literary club meets privately this evening for the last time until September. A three course banquet is served after a program featuring a vocal solo by Miss Martina Swift a talk by J Namara a duet by Miss Celeste and Miss Marie Critz a historical item The Club by Miss Katharine Swift a declamation by Miss Marie Critz and an outline of work for next year by Rev J M Walsh.
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ST. James Literary
St. James Literary Club
Martina Swift
Anger
Namara
Celeste
Marie Critz
Katharine Swift
J. M. Walsh
Doctors' Prescriptions and Ethical Standards
The piece argues that doctors frequently prescribe proprietary medicines in Latin for patients and condemn them once advertised. It notes some physicians with broad-minded reputations who continue to prescribe Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, affirming its value despite the advertising.
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Lydia &. Pinkham
Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
Standings and game outcomes across major leagues. Brooklyn loses at Boston 12 to 9 with strong hitting by Graham and Bergen. Pittsburg defeats St Louis 6 to 4 as Bachman and Bresnahan secure the win. Philadelphia tops New York 15 to 9 in a high scoring affair. Cincinnati bests Chicago 14 to 11 as Walker and Roth star. Cleveland beats St Louis 5 to 0 with Lake and Stephens keying the win. Philadelphia beats Washington 4 to 3. Detroit falls to Chicago 8 to 5 with Walsh and Olmstead contributing.
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Boston
R. H.E
Brooklyn
Bell
Wilhelm
Bergen
Frock and Graham
Pittsburg
Rowe
St. Louis
Bachman and
Bresnahan
Liefield and Gibson
New York
Philadelphia
McQuillen
Foxen
Ewing
Moran
Drucke
Meyer and Wilson
Chicago
R. HE
Cincinnati
Walker
Benton and Roth
Brown and
Archer
Local Scores Report From Twin City Matchups
In Minneapolis and St Paul venues scores show Minneapolis 7 Columbus 2, St Paul 18 Toledo 3, and Milwaukee 2 against Indianapolis 1 while Kansas City edges Louisville 5 4. The brief tally highlights late season results across multiple teams and cities.
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Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Miwaukee
Indianapolis
Food Fermenting Causes Indigestion
An advertisement touts Miona stomach tablets as instant relief for stomach distress and promises cure with regular use. It claims a fifty cent box cleanses the stomach and bowels in three days, strengthens digestion after two weeks, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists and Lemon's Pharmacy alongside Booth's Pills for constipation.
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Lenmon
Booth
Watsons Victim Was Own Niece In Tragic Michigan Crime
Romeo Michigan June 29 The most horrible crime in Comb county unfolded as William Watson killed his 12 year old niece Ruth Ferguson after an alleged assault then killed himself. He carried her body to the house and later died from a self inflicted pistol shot in an alley behind his sister’s home. Watson had lived with his mother and two sisters and showed strange behavior before the tragedy.
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Romeo
Mich
Macomb County
Michigan
William Watson
Watson
Ruth Ferguson
Stewart Ferguson
Roy
Trombley’s Mountain
Variety of straw bonnets and hats for children on sale
An ad notes a nice assortment of children's straw bonnets and hats offered at a great reduction at Helen Kobesk's. It also promotes fireworks at the Fair on 13 and suggests an electric fan from the Iowa Gas and Electric Co as a low cost cooling option.
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Helen Kobesk
The
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Wellesley Graduates Split Between Careers and Not Marrying
A Wellesley College commencement report shows only eight of more than two hundred graduates plan marriage. About one third will teach, another third stay home, and two seniors intend farming, countering the era's expectations. Authorities sought to suppress the canvass fearing Theodore Roosevelt's reaction.
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Wellesley, Mags
Wellesley College
Theodore Roosevelt
Notice to Milk Customers Ends Delivery
Milk producer 1503 D. M. Denison announces Saturday morning July 2 will be the last milk delivery. Patrons are asked to make other arrangements.
Humorous Clippings and Tiny Anecdotes from Elswhere
A collage of light jokes and witty exchanges. Cartoons and quips from various papers recount misheard lines on trams, starved relatives, mistaken identities, and humorous misunderstandings. Also notes on a salesman and a tailor offer.
Speed law warning from Mayor Dixon for 4th of July safety
The mayor urges motorists to observe speed laws and exercise heightened care to prevent accidents, especially on the 4th of July when crowds are expected. Citizens are asked to help protect the public from danger.
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B. F. Dixon
Electric Bitters Boost Woman Health and Beauty
A promotional paragraph touts Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation and kidney poisons, claiming improved digestion, purified blood, strong nerves, and a radiant complexion for women. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon, Lemmon’s Pharmacy
New novelties in fireworks of The air
Firework novelties debut in midair displays attracting crowds as manufacturers unveil brighter colors and innovative aerial effects. Display teams showcase new shells and timing sequences aimed at heightened safety and spectacle at seasonal celebrations.
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Hetfiomate
Iowa Gas & Electric Comp’y
Royal Fence
Washington County Savings Bank
Dutton Factory
Cleveland
R. LE St. Louis
Lake and Stephens
Linke
Easterly
R. WE. Mostor
Karger
Kieinow
Coombs
Dononue
R. H.E New York
Weekington
Sughes
Sweeney
Reisling
Hinrichs
Street
Mardy
Detroit
National League
Pet W. L. Pet Chi
Pitts
Brook
Cin . Og Ag
Bos
W. T. W. L. Pet. Pet Phil
Clev
Nas Oo
Det
Wash
Los
American Association
Hiram Shultz
Watseka, Ill
Lxtes
Gaia Someon
Perry Davis
Wellesley
D. M. Denison
Joifen
Peggy
Jones
Miss Underwood
Pegey
James
London
Papa
Jim
A. W. Warner
Beloit
Harkness
Buffalo Express
Palmgreen
First National Bank
Independence Day
Barry Oxfords
J. A. Harwood
Bole
John Shields
Nicola
Harmon
Geo. Peck
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