Mothers Day Observed Nationwide Initiated by Anna Parvis
Philadelphia reports say Miss Anna Parvis originated the observance of Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May. White carnations will be worn to symbolize purity beauty fragrance and faithfulness. Governors and church groups urge observance with church services nationwide and Labor Sunday tie ins in many Presbyterian churches and other denominations.
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Philadelphia
Anna Parvis
West Virginia
Glassrock
Henry M. Nevins
Grand Army of the Republic
Edgar Allen, Jr
Sons of Veterans
South Dakota
Vessey
Chicago grain and provisions market summary
Bullish government crop report sparked a rally on the Chicago board of trade with July wheat up 34, September up 7. Corn reached new highs but closed slightly lower. Cash prices listed for No. 2 hard wheat No. 2 corn and No. 2 white oats. South Omaha livestock receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep detailed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Live Stock Prices May 7 Reports Open Market
Chicago live stock data shows cattle receipts at 10 500 steady with steers 5 25 to 7 25 cows 4 00 to 6 00 heifers 3 60 to 6 75 bulls 4 25 to 5 25 calves 8 00 to 7 90. stockers and feeders 3 30 to 6 10. Hogs receipts 15 000 with heavies 7 25 to 7 30 lights 6 90 to 7 10 pigs 5 25 to 6 69. bulk 7 10 to 7 25. Sheep receipts 5 000 with lambs 6 75 to 9 45 yearlings 6 0 to 7 00.
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South Omaha
Lambs
Chicago
The Man with the Thick Rind
Journalette essay describes the man with a thick rind as a nuisance yet legally protected, who invades spaces, ignores insults, and slides through life unbothered. It contrasts his hard shell with the sensitive, propriety bound man who endures sneers and social rebukes. He is portrayed as consistently content and unbothered by rebuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates of
Paradise
James Wright Shows How to Remain Young in Ky.
Kentucky man James Wright of Spurlock recounts how he felt like a sixteen year old after six bottles of Electric Bitters curing long kidney trouble. Advertisements claim the remedy revives the weak and aged and is sold for 650c at J. E. Lemmon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
J. E. Lemmon
Cement Walks Planned Around Bittler Residence
J. B. Bittler of 412 East Madison street will lay cement walks around his home soon, outlining improvements to the property.
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J. B. Bittler
Madison Street
Perry Davis Painkiller Ad Highlighting Quick Relief
An early advertisement promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as the instant remedy for sprains bruises strained muscles and general aches and pains. It claims rapid relief from burns and cuts and offers a 35 cent size for purchase with the message there is but one Pain killer.
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Perry Davis
Monument 70 Chief Mahaska statue to be dedicated at Oskaloosa
Thousands from across the state will attend the May 12 dedication of the Mahaska statue in Oskaloosa. The gift from J. D. Edmundson of Des Moines honors his father, a frontier sheriff. Sculptor Sherry Fry of Creston created the artwork which has shown in Paris and earned prizes. John F. Lacey will accept for the town and Carl Keuhale of Denison will speak.
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Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Improved Order of Red Men
J. D. Edmundson
Des Moines
Mahaska County
Omaha
Sherry Fry
Creston
Paris
John F. Lacey
Carl Keuhale
Denison
Iowa hay woman hog buyer
Mrs. E. H. Ellsworth of Nashua is highlighted as a female hog buyer who judges fat hogs as well as any man. In just two years in the business she competes with men at Chicago stock yards and earns the best prices, challenging roles of other wives in baking, storytelling, and poultry work.
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Iowa
Chicago
E. H. Ellsworth
Nashua
Judgment Against Harney Peak Tin Co in Pennington County
A default judgment for 625000 was entered in Pennington county court against the Harney Peak Tin Mining company in favor of the Farmers Loan and Trust company.
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Harney Peak Tin Co
Rapid City
S. D
Pennington County
Harney Peak Tin Mining Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Army Sergeants to Instruct Iowa Guard Regiments
Two regular army sergeants will arrive in Des Moines under the War Department to report to Adjutant General Guy Logan and oversee duty instructing the fifty state Guard organizations. They will tour each company to teach the fine points of soldiering to officers and men.
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Regular Army
Des Moines
War Department
Guy Logan
Guard
Elopement and Death Report from the Midwest
Henry Shore Jr and Blanche Benedict both age twenty eloped from Marshalltown Iowa. Colonel S W Durham dies in Marion Iowa aged ninety two. he was a member of the 1844 state constitutional convention.
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Henry Shore, Jr
Blanche Benedict
Marshalltown, Ta
S. W. Durham
Marion, Ia
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Frank L. Wilson
Dougherty Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers
Bacon
P. O
Royal Market Stuart & McCreedy
Jay
Mothers
United States
Journalettes
Mrs. Ellsworth of
FE. H. Ellsworth
Mitchell
Surrey
Wooley Bros
Washington
J. J. McKeone
Cement Contractor
Waite
J.J. McKeone
J. A. Harwood
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
Cardus
Ardus
Fannie Ellis
Foster, Ark
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