Pratt elected city schools principal in Washington
W A Pratt, A M Ph D, elected principal of the Washington city schools, arrives with his wife and two daughters to oversee the new high school building this September. Pratt, born November 20 1856 in Thomason, has held multiple educational posts, including principal and superintendent roles at several institutions. The note highlights his refined background and readiness to lead, while also promoting the town as welcoming to educated families.
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W. A. Pratt
Pratt
Washington
Thomason
Carroll County
Benjamin Andrewa
Brown University
William Harper
University of Chicago
W. Payne
L. K. McCabe
E. P. Nelson
Ohio
Weslyan University
Hedding College
Bordentown
Ill
Military Institute
The Future of Rapid Transit in Modern Cities
A vision of subway tunnels under New York City and rapid transit reshaping urban life. The article cites a study of 37 cities in 25 countries, noting municipal ownership trends, safety improvements, and health benefits as transit systems evolve toward standard practices and expanded access. It stresses rapid transit as essential to modern city life and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
George Hl. Johnson
Frank Jueslie
Compliment to Laura Logham for ladylike business conduct
An old settler commends Laura Logham daughter of auditor J W Logham for her merit and commendable demeanor in the office noting her qualifications and efficiency in her duties.
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J. W. Logham
Laura
Parade offers cash prizes for July Fourth maskers
Any man or boy can join the maskers' parade at 11 a.m. July Fourth and win one of the cash prizes.
Prostitution Arrest Case Sent To Trenton With Child
A young woman connected with prostitution arrests was sent to Trenton Missouri by the county last night. She travels with her young son. One account says there will be no hearing for the son since she is the main witness. The married man in the case also faces no hearing because his wife would testify for him.
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Trenton
Weeks' Break Up A Cold Tablets Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy
An advertisement offers Weeks' Break Up A Cold Tablets as a cure for la grippe with a 25 cent price and a cheerful refund if it fails to cure. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the product.
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Stewart’s
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Bicycle races on Fourth of July offer cash prizes
The program lists races for boys 10 and under a 4 mile event, boys 15 and under a 1 mile event, and a free for all 3 mile race. Cash prizes are awarded for these events.
Cracked eggs five cents a dozen at the Egg House
Markets note cracked eggs priced at 5c per dozen at the Egg House with a guarantee of freshness. The item appears in a brief colonial era style marketplace listing.
Cedar Falls Normal School Building Front Page Illustration
The Journal shows an exact likeness of Cedar Falls new Normal school building costing 90000 dollars. Washington backs erectors of Normal schools and hopes for future state funding. Brick and stone three stories with basement and slate roof. 287 feet long and 128 feet deep center with wings. Auditorium seats over 1500. center 72 by 80 feet with 27 foot ceiling. South wing 24 normal class rooms. north wing four society halls and twelve training recitation rooms. Swimming and fishing banned at Highland Park Lake. 14 6t WIN SMOUSE
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Journal
Normal School
Cedar Falls
Washington
Pew
Missionary Picnic At Perry Wells Lawn South City
The Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the Methodist church held a picnic on Perry Wells lawn in the southern part of the city. About seventy five attended the supper. children played on the grass and all enjoyed the outing. Next G A R meeting is Tuesday evening July 3. Pass word access from J W Morton at his office. S W Resp P C
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Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
The
Methodist Church
Perry Wells
Mr. Wells
J. W. Morton
S. W. Resp
P. C
Light road wagons offered by F L L Stewart & Co
F L L Stewart & Co report strong sales of light road wagons with discounted prices enabling moderate buyers to own a neat rig. They specialize in Stan hopes with展示 beauty and durability. Also carry Geo White Rock Island buggies and surries. Wanted two hundred men and boys for a masked parade led by Rubetown Band meeting at McLean's shop at 10 a.m. for masks. James Boling returns home from Hawkeye Telephone Co. Eagle Grove to Centerville.
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F LL Stewart & Co
Stewart
Geo White
Rock Island
McClean
James Boling
Hawkeye Telephone Company
Eagle Grove
Centerville
Local and Personal Last Evening's Performance
The home talent show at Swift's hall drew a fair audience as performers delivered well on entertaining melodrama. Barbers in the city will close at 1 a.m. on the Fourth of July. steady customers are urged to visit on Tuesday or Tuesday night.
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Swift
Faith Services and Park Evangelism Schedule
Listings show First Church of Christ, Scientist at 10:30 with subject God W Rk Duncan to conduct 7:30 pm evangelistic service in the park and 2:30 pm Sunday, Covenanter church 11 am with Taking of Jerico, Trinity chapel with James Shaffer, park service 5 pm weather permitting, Presbyterians may move to church, Baptist topics include The Transforming Power of Christ and Who Then Can Be Saved with Sunday school 9:30 and Y P U 6:30, Presbyterian Y P S 6:30, no evening preaching due to park services.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
W Rk. Duncan
Topeka
Kansas
Covenanter Church
Jerico
Trinity Chapel
James Shaffer
Fairfield
Rev
Allen
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christ
Dance at Phoenix Draws Twenty Couples in Evening
A Phoenix dance last night brought about twenty couples together for an enjoyable event. The orchestra performed unusually well and contributed to a lively seasonal gathering.
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Phoenix
Rittenhouse Family Leaves Lexington for Steat City Home
D H H Rittenhouse and family depart Lexington by noon train bound for Steat California where they plan to establish residence. They previously lived in Lexington and have many friends in the area.
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D. HH. Rittenhouse
Near
Lexington
Steat
Cal
Har meler family to tour Europe and Paris exposition
This morning Mrs BB Har meler with daughter Miss Matilda and son Lewis left for New York. They plan a summer tourist voyage visiting nearly all European capitals and spending time at the Paris exposition. The trip will last the whole summer and is expected to be very enjoyable.
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BB. Harmeler
Miss Matilda
Lewis
New York
Minnesota and North Dakota State Profiles for Farming and Tourism
Minnesota and North Dakota described as rich for general and mixed farming, with Minnesota boasting lakes and timberland parklands and North Dakota famed for the Red River wheat valley. Notes on wheat flax corn stock raising and health tourism, inviting readers to request literature from Charles S. Fee, Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul Minnesota.
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Mississippi
Red River
Minnesota
North Dakota
Union
Chas. S Fee
Northern Pacific Ry
St. Paul
Mion
Wonderland
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Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Ep Walther
Walther
Cash Clothing and Shoe House
Iowa
Him
W. F. Palmer
Evening Journal
Dwight
Fred
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Easy
Missouri
New State Normal Building
Highland Park Lake
California
Europe
Stanhopes
Tony
F . L. Stewart & Ci
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I Klein
Pittspury
J. A. Cunningham
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