Prohibition Convention Sees Ellett Speak on Saloons
The Prohibitionists of the county held their annual convention in Smouse's Hall with a turnout similar to the Democratic gathering. State Chairman O J Ellett urged prohibition progress and outlined party history and impact in Iowa. Delegates to the June Des Moines convention were named and local officers re elected. An evening speech by Rev Ellett argued saloon influence touches all, urging broader attendance for his lesson.
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Tionists
Smouse’s Hall
Ellett
R M.dibel
Ford
Dibel
O. J. Ellett
Rev. Ellett
Des Moines
Harvey Hoskins
Clay
J H McCleary
Crawfordsville
McDowell
Washington
Wm Hay
West Chester
William Hamil
Ainsworth
Howard Laughead
Rev Lackey
Ed Mikseh
Grace Hill
Maughlin
Thompson
Agnes Stewart
Weather forecast for Iowa and theater note at Graham
The Iowa forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with cooler northeast portions on Wednesday. A theater note praises The Gilded Fool as one of the best comedies on the American stage, with Mr. Owen and company presenting at the Graham Friday evening.
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Wasurxeron
D. C
Towa Evenine Jovur- Nal
Iowa
Ican Stage
Graham
Mr. Owen and
Stolen mare tied to May Day festival note
Sheriff Teeter takes word of a three year old dark bay mare stolen six miles southeast of Wapello. The 1300 pound horse has a white right hind leg, a left fore leg splint, and a star shaped like a figure six on the forehead. A $25 reward is posted. The rest discusses May Day traditions and festival history across Europe.
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Teeter
Wapello
What the Census Taker Will Ask You
The listing outlines 26 questions used by census enumerators. It covers name, residence, family relation, race, sex, age, birth dates, marital status and years, children, birthplaces, naturalization, occupation, work months, school attendance, literacy, and home ownership or mortgage status.
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United States
Man Recovers From Eye Injury After Steel Remove
W A McCutcheon returns from Burlington Iowa where a small steel fragment lodged in his right eye was removed by magnet after a surgical incision. Doctors report no impairment of his sight and friends rejoiced at his recovery.
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W. A. McCutcheon
Burlington
Christian Science Reading Room Opens Weekdays and Sundays
Beginning May 1 the Christian Science church will open as a reading room daily from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays excepted. A member will be present to offer help and information. Literature will be sold and distributed to visitors. All are invited. Report from Gray School Marion Township shows 20 days taught, 11 enrolled, average daily attendance 8.8, no one absent or tardy. Teachers listed as Evizabperu King and Bertha Brown. The sale for Wm Owen in A Gilded Fool will open tomorrow at Anderson and Burroughs.
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Christian Science Church
Gray School
Marion Township
Harry Hesseltine
Katie Orr
Bertha Brown
Owen
Anderson & Burroughs
Law Come to the opening of Carris' new Onyx Fountain
Law comes to the opening of Carris new Onyx Fountain tomorrow afternoon. Titled event marks the unveiling with invited guests and local officials expected to attend.
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Law
Carris
A Michty Stirt Waist Sale Announcement
A local ad announces a shirt waist sale with promotional wording. The readable fragment suggests a store offer and price emphasis aimed at attracting shoppers to purchase shirts during a sale event.
Closing Out Shirt Waists at Bargain Prices
The ad notes 60 shirt waists at 10 cents each and 240 new elegant waists at 50 cents each. Remaining stock includes percales in latest styles with good colors, sold as a closing out sale.
Letters from the Philippines Highlight Troop Life and News
C J Wilson shares letters from Capt Davidson of the 11th U S Cavalry and Capt Goedecke of the 11th Infantry detailing the tough Philippine campaign. Goedecke loves the service. Davidson praised. Malaria and the dobie itch have been battled. the rainy season will bring six months of hard service. Mrs McCall cuts prices on ready trimmed hats this week. Frank Moore travels to Fairfield to start Turney Wagon factory addition work. Mrs John Sims of Washington D C dies. interment at Ottumwa tomorrow. Mrs J H Warren and daughter Rhea visit then return to Belle Plaine. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised. May issues of Ladies Home Journal Frank Leslie's and Metropolitan available at Chilcote's News Stand. Dr Coxe travels to Chicago for the Methodist conference. mail to be addressed accordingly. A branch P QO to open in the Auditorium. Joe Daniels uses street sprinkler. dusty streets. W R Mount departs city after brief stay.
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Dier
Stars and Stripes
J. H. Warren
Rhea
Lewis Kline
Belle Plaine
Rocky Mountain
The
Ladies Home Journal
Frank Leslie
Metropolitan
J. D. Chilcote
Opera House
Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Offer
Readers are urged to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free full size sample for ladies sending address and 10¢ for packing. Limited time offer via D W Custer & Co Huntington WV.
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Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custrer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Bridge Crew Finishes Work Near Sigourney
Pat Shea and crew completed filling in the big bridge east of Sigourney and departed last night for St. Joseph Missouri for several weeks of upcoming work. M Malone of Des Moines, father of Mrs A L Morgan, died Wednesday and was buried Sunday. He was a respected citizen and hard worker, well to do at his passing.
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Pat Shea
Sigourney
St. Joe Mo
M. Malone
Des Moines
A. L. Morgan
Best Time to Buy Thermal Bath Cabinet For Sale
For sale at Powers' grocery opposite the opera house. This notice advertises a Thermal Bath Cabinet available now at a local store location.
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Powers’ Grocery
Opera House
Bailey Couple Expected Home From Visit
Mr and Mrs Marsh W Bailey are expected to return this evening after their visit.
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Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey
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Adies
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Wm. Blair & Son
Wyman & Rand, Inc
Burlington, Iowa
Jefferson Street
Stewart's
Shiloh
J. Hl. Stewart
J. B. Craile
Thomas
Smouse
J. J. Davis
Rev. Davis
Lackey
Amer
England
Germany
France
Edison
Evizabperu
New York
C. J. Wilson
Inter
Philippines
Davidson
11Th U.S. Cavalry
Goedecke
11Th Infantry
Mr. Goedecke
Loosa
Joe Daniels
W.R. Mount
Bairfie
High Standard
I. Kuein
J. A. Cunningham's
Crosby
J. A. Cunningham
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