Methodists Plan New Church to Ease Overflowing Congregation
At a large meeting the Method church board voted to build a new church in Washington after reaching 1000 members. The project targets a 50 000 to 60 000 dollar structure on a West Main street site, with 15 000 already secured. The old church will be used during construction and the new building aims to serve many more parishioners.
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Smith
Washington
Toller
West Main Street
Washington Dia
Meritol Tonic Digestive Health Claim Promoted
An advertisement asserts Meritol Tonic Digestive strengthens the run down system and restores organs to natural function. It claims the product nourishes the body and builds health sustaining red blood, authorized by the American Drug & Press Association and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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American Drug & Press Association
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Sunny Jim Sherman Won’t Be Taft’s Running Mate
Washington reports James Schoolcraft Sherman would not be Taft’s vice presidential pick next year though once elected VP. John Hays Hammond is viewed as the most likely presidential candidate, according to good authority.
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Washington
James Schoolcraft Sherman
United States
Taft
Sunny Jim
John Hays Hammond
Burley Tobacco Society Commences Second 1909 Pool Payout
The Burley Tobacco society began a $2,600,000 distribution to farmers in Kentucky Ohio and Indiana from the 1909 white burley pool. This marks the second payment this year with three more payments of similar size expected.
Swamp Land Reclamation Push Aims for East of Rockies
Chicago May 16. Officials say about 79 million acres of eastern swamps and overflowed lands could be reclaimed for farming if federal bonds are authorized. The 19th National Irrigation Congress in Chicago will push for drainage legislation as states cite fertility of swamp soils and proximity to markets.
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Rocky Mountains
National Irrigation Congress
United States Reclamation Services
Irrigation Congress
Chicago
Rock Mountain
C. G. Elliott
Migpouri
Minnesota
Mhodiman
North Dakota
South Dakota
Congress
Washington
University of Ohio
Civil Service Draftsman Examinations Scheduled
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for topo graphic draftsman and copyist topo graphic draftsmen. Exams held May 24 and 25 in multiple cities nationwide. salaries from 900 to 1500 dollars yearly. Applications may be filed in advance via the Commission in Washington or the Eighth Civil Service District in St Paul Minnesota.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Eighth Civil Service District
Post Office
St. Paul, Minn
Markets Opening Shows Mixed Prices and Strong Cattle Trend
Chicago producers report estimated receipts of 22 000 with 4 115 carried over. Market prospects are strong to 6 higher as light packers trade around 6 954 to 6 27 percent. Heavy shipping grades at 5 75 to 6 10 with roughs around 5 7 to 5 90. Cattle runs at 18 000 expected steady with sheep at 18 000 and prospects strong to higher.
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Chicago
Los Bulk
Chicago Market Report May 10 1911 Livestock and Grains
Market notes show receipts and shipments across cattle sheep and hogs with prices by grade and category. Wheat corn oats and flour prices listed for regional markets with grain futures and local dairy and produce quotes.
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Beach-Wickham Gratin Company
Postal Telegraph
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago, Ills
Washington City
Siatchets Wits Carantale
Reisten & Son
Pie Social at Pleasant Hill School House
Pleasant Hill school house hosts a pie social Friday night May 12. All ladies are asked to bring pies. 7214 Henry Booth, teacher.
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Pleasant Hill
Henry Booth
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