Doings of the People in Ainsworth Area May 13 1912
Local notes report residents' movements including William McFadden returning from Chicago, Ella Porter from Seymour teaching school, Jack Trotter taking a grocery job in Keota, and visits among families in Columbus Junction Davenport and Washington with other hometown activities and travels.
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Ainsworth
William McFadden
Chicago
J. M. Stewart
Ella Porter
Seymour
Texas
Jack Trotter
Bower & Sander’s
Keota
Charles Olds
Davenport
EB. &. Coffman
Washington
Wesley Dial
W. H. Chihak
Columbus Junction
Theo Duncan
Mollie Church
Lewis Duncan
Sydney Gookin
Alice Gookin
Hattie Pratt
Ida Patterson
The Pitcher by Howard L. Rann
A humorous profile of the pitcher as a high salaried showman with flashy windups and risky curves. It lampoons pitching myths, the wind up, head games, and the art of deception while noting off season vanity and satire of umpires and vaudeville.
Local notes from Wellman and area events
Nira Ray Furman becomes new agent. Hert Myers prepares foundation for a store. Senator Kenyon visited Wellman on Friday. Henry and Verne Wolfe stayed Sunday night at C. L. Rowe’s. Bert Meyers welcomes a baby girl. Mrs. Tom LeVelle traveled through Wellman between trains. Wilkerson paints at Chas. Green’s.
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Ray Furman
Hert Myers
Senator Kenyon
Wellman
Add Henry
Verne Wolfe
C. L. Rowe's
Bert Meyers
Tom LeVelle
Wilkerson
Chas. Green
Local notes bring visitors and departures to Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville residents report travel and social visits from Des Moines Morning Sun and Washington. Photos, car delivery, funeral attendance, and family visits populate a morning of local activity with several residents returning home from excursions to Excelsior Springs, Mt. Pleasant, and Fairfield.
Famous Kilties Band to Play in Graham Matinee and Night
The globe trotting Kilties band from Canada led by Carroll Rhodes will perform in Graham this Saturday for a matinee and evening show. In eleven years they have traveled over 400000 miles and played more than 6000 concerts across twenty countries, earning high demand and praise.
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Canada
Carroll Rhodes
Carnegie
Royal Command Proclaims King Edward VII
A royal command proclaims King Edward VII, reflecting the period’s formal succession and ceremonial language. The brief notice notes the акt of proclamation and the sovereign’s status within the monarchy.
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Esty
Edward VII
The Kilties Band to Visit City for Saturday Matinee
The Kilties, an elite Canadian band from leading regimental groups, will perform in our city on Saturday May 18 with a special Graham opera house matinee likely drawing many students for an educational event. They tour in a private Pullman car in the US and Canada, though track widths elsewhere hinder such travel. They arrive Saturday morning and tickets go on sale Friday at 8.
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Kilties
Dominion of Canada
Scotch Highlanders
Graham Opera House
United States
Canada
Citizenship theme dominates Washington men’s meeting
Washington men and boys pack the Bullday afternoon sessions despite weather. A. Hunter led a talk on Citizenship From a Moral and Religious Point of View, urging evangelistic reach to the unevangelized and praising local citizenship while noting room for improvement. Several participants followed with brief comments, reflecting strong interest in the topic.
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Washington
A. Hunter
Hunter
Patterson Hosts Dinner Honoring Dr. J. S. Martin
Mr and Mrs D J Patterson entertained a small group at 6 PM Saturday in honor of Dr J S Martin cousin of Mrs Patterson. Martin left today for Beaver Falls Pa. The M E church program Tuesday evening by S B and Q E societies drew a large crowd with Miss Dorothy Latchem of Washington as pianist delighting attendees.
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D. J. Patterson
J. S. Martin
Mrs. Patterson
Dr. Martin
Beaver Falls
Columbus Junction
M. E. Church
S. B
Q. E
Dorothy Latchem
Washington
Announcements from local fraternal and club groups
The St kK of P Orion lodge meets Monday night for work at Bank of Knight with refreshments. Home steaders hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening seeking good attendance for applications. Fortnightly Club household economics postponed two weeks. Mrs Sami McCleery hosts Navajo club Wednesday afternoon.
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Washington Lodge
C. A. Dewey
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus Chapter
B C
Sec
Washington
J. BE. Kunath W. M
Myrtle Bragg
St Kk. of
P.—Orion Lodge
Bank of Knight
J.a.y.ashby
C.C
Sami, McCleery
Foley Kidney Pills Restore West Plains Man's Health
J A Adleman of West Plains Missouri was bedridden with kidney trouble and rheumatism. After trying Foley Kidney Pills he improved quickly and was able to leave bed in days and discard his cane in about two weeks. He fully recommends the remedy via Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. A. Adleman
West Plains
Foley
Lemmon
Prominent Iowa Lawyer C L L Poor Dies at 66
Burlington Iowa May 13. C L L Poor city solicitor Burlington president and director of Burlington Hawkye Publishing company head of Poor & Poor law firm and a leading Iowa lawyer died after brief illness at age 66.
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Burlington
C. l L. Poor
Bulington Hawkye Publishing Company
of Poor & Poor
Iowa
Our Best Seller Merital Eczema Remedy Note
Our Best Seller. We are selling more of Merital Ec zema Remedy than all the others. This sale is due to its merit and purpose to cure eczema in all forms. If afflicted, do not delay using Meritol Eezema Remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Ottumwa Man Recounts Kidney Pills Cure and Rheumatism Relief
W H Wheatley of 4886 Wabash Ave Ottumwa Iowa suffered severe kidney trouble that led to rheumatism. He says Foley Kidney Pills improved him quickly and he is now completely cured with no rheumatism. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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W. H. Wheatley
Wabash Ave
Ottumwa
Iowa
Foley
Lemmon
Danl Hamilton to Deliver Decoration Day Oration
The Hon. Danl Hamilton of Sigourney will be the orator of Decoration Day observances on Thursday May 30. He is described as a fine speaker and a thorough American, with preparations underway by the committee for a fitting observance of the sacred occasion.
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Danl. Hamilton
Sigourney
Hamilton
Brick With Inscription Unearthed On Historic Building
Workmen uncover bricks in the northeast square corner reading builder Robert Martin and the date June 25 1856. The brick was given to Martin’s daughter Mrs D J Patterson, confirming the building began in spring 1857. Other bricks with faded inscriptions were found, some too dilapidated to read.
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Robert Martin
Local residents noted in and around the area
Mrs J A Brier of Brighton returned home after visiting Clem Richardson. Mrs V A Neal headed home to Sigourney after a brief visit with her daughter Mrs Earl Hout. Cloyce Kerr prepared to work in Corydon, Iowa selling cars for the summer. Mrs W F E Sturges of Carroll left after visiting the Sturges and Crooks homes, stopping in Ottumwa for the P E O convention. Mrs L R Eller of Anita and her son Lancelot visited J A McCoy’s home then went to Wyman to see Nellie Wolf and Claude McCoy. Marsh W Bailey and J S McElhinney traveled to Burlington for business. Henry M Eicher shows slight improvement after a long illness. Harvey Matthews returned to Mundmouth, Illinois, to resume college duties. Mr and Mrs J H Wasson of Lone Tree traveled home from Henry County visit.
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Crawfordsville
C.L. Pike
Des Moines
Robt. McElhinney
Morning Sun
H. C. Hull
W. G Robertson
Margaret
Excelsior Springs
H. A. Jeffrey
Nettie Jeffrey
Ainsworth
Ss. C. Fletcher
Illinois
Allen Paschal
Columbus Junction
John Paschal
Curless
Bluff City
Dayton McNeill
V. A. Neal
Sigourney
Earl Hout
W. FE. Sturges
Carroll
Iowa
Charles Sturges
J. B. Crooks
Ottumwa
Socialists Gather in Indianapolis for National Convention
Delegates at the Socialist national convention in Indianapolis plan a busy day as sessions open. Karl Legien of Germany, a noted union leader and Reichstag member, will address the gathering as a distinguished visitor tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Socialist National Convention
Karl Legien
Reichstag
Trades Unions
The
Federation of Labor Unions
Ports Opened to World Commerce in Civil War Era
Fifty years ago today on May 13 President Lincoln proclaimed the ports of Beaufort North Carolina Port Royal South Carolina and New Orleans Louisiana open to world commerce. An English company promoted cotton culture in Venezuela to offset the Federal blockade famine.
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Lincoln
Beaufort
N.C
Lort Royal
S. C
New Orleans
Venezuela
Wheat corner in Chicago reaches giant 40 million bushels
Twenty five years ago today a vast wheat corner in Chicago was valued at about 40 million bushels. Jefferson Davis, former Confederate president, urged southerners to remain loyal to the Union.
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Chicago
Jefferson Davis
Turkeys headline leads to unclear rostering in Florida market
Fragments describe what seems to be turkey quotations and produce market notes in Florida with disjoint text about varieties and listings. The readable parts indicate prices or lots but lack coherent context or complete entities.
Cats Cause Real Haunting Claims In Davenport
Authorities investigated reports of a haunted house in Davenport after neighbors claimed terrifying sounds. They found a dozen starving cats at Mrs. Fablenkamp's home, some dead, others dying, while she was in a hospital for mental illness.
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Davenport
Wilhelmina Fahlenkamp
Mount Pleasant Insane Hospital
Rain totals and temperature swing described
Rainfall last Saturday reached .85 of an inch with brief showers. A sharp temperature drop followed, from 64 to 39.5 degrees, and frost was reported. Des Moines and other points in the state saw heavy rain including nearly five inches in Des Moines causing basement flooding and major damage. a 40 minute downpour set a city record.
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Des Moines
Merital Hair Tonic Promotes Scalp Health and Baldness Prevention
A reliable tonic claims to prevent baldness and dandruff by using Merital Hair Tonic regularly. The advertisement guarantees the product through Lemimon's Pharmacy and asserts dandruff germs cause most dandruff and later baldness.
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Lemimon
Trial of Eight Defendants in Wallpaper Trust Suit
Trial of eight defendants in the wallpaper trust case is set to begin in federal court in Cleveland. The defendants face charges of violating federal anti trust laws in connection with agreed price and market practices within the wallpaper trade. Local observers expect a lengthy proceedings with complex testimony from industry insiders.
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Cleveland
Wallpaper
Borrowed Smiles and Polite Replies
A traveler on a train buys two sandwiches with a dime and returns a nickel after the boy eats. A Pittsburg inquiry prompts a stuttering man to dodge the question with a pun about whipping. A teacher mocks Johnny for dirty hands and Johnny replies that politeness would mute his own remark.
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Johnny
Johnnie
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Testimonials Advertisement
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure I J Cheney Co Toledo O We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out obligations of his firm National Bank of Commerce Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Uall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Hall
Hall
Hobson Gift Clock to County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Hobson display a mission clock they presented to the county hospital. The natural wood finish blends with surroundings while the solid brass works and hands ensure reliability. The gong offers a bright tone that carries well, making the gift a lasting monument to their generosity.
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G. W. Hobson
Davenport Wins 1913 Iowa Dental Society Convention
Davenport was chosen as the site for the 1913 Iowa Dental Society convention at Des Moines after a close vote. About 750 delegates attended the decision, with strong bids from other cities. a telegram from J.R. Marsh confirmed Davenport’s selection.
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Davenport
Iowa Dental Society
Des Moines
JR. Marsh
Davenport Commercial Club
Market Opening Mixed as Prospects Fade in Chicago
This morning's market report from Chicago notes estimated receipts of 43 000 with 6 048 from yesterday. Prospects generally lower with light demand. Packers bid 7.75 to 7.85 for mixed lots while heavy shipping trades stand at 7.35. Cattle receipts about 12 000 with steady to 10 higher prospects. sheep 18 000 with steady prospects.
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Mos
Chicago
Second Report Chicago Market and Receipts May 13 1912
Receipts today total 45 000 with 9 295 yesterday and 3 967 shipments yesterday plus 6 048 left over. Estimated receipts tomorrow 15 000. Cattle receipts 11 000 and market steady to 10 higher with values for beeves cows and heifers Texas steers stockers Western cattle. Sheep receipts 18 000 with market steady Native and Western sheep yearlings and lambs listed. Hog prices overall decline 10 from Saturday. bulk 7.55 7.70 with light and heavy ranges. Strong cattle and sheep, mixed market signals across categories.
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Chicago
Texas
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