Roller skating fad sweeps Chicago schools and streets
Chicago teachers note a 30 percent drop in tardiness as 180000 pupils take to roller skates. The fad reaches Oak Park and State Street shoppers, with adults and grocers adapting, while concerns rise about fatigue and distraction from studies.
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Chicago
Epring
Grand Boulevard
Prairie Avenue
Chicago Tribune
Oak Park
John Farson
Farson
Tittsburg
Wladyslaw A. Kuslewski
Board of Education
Mr. Farson
State Street
J. M. Smyth
Bodine
Fourteenth Street
Property for Sale in Washington County by Scofield Estate
The Scofield firm represented by Wm Scofield puts city and country property in Washington County up for sale to settle the estate of the late General Hiram Scofield. Residences, farms, and wild land offered at reasonable prices with viewing possible at the Scofield office during the day.
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Washington County
H. & W. Scofield
Wm. Scofield
Hiram Scofield
Local residents depart for business and visit in city
A flurry of morning departures and visits as local residents travel to Keota Columbus Junction Cotter Des Moines and Ainsworth. Notables include Earl Dusenberry Mrs F M Badham J A Woodburn Rev R A Bruce and others headed to various destinations for business or family gatherings. Local clubs send delegates to Oskaloosa.
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Earl Dusenberry
Keota
F. M. Badham
Hoskins
H. Squire
Columbus Junction
Ches. Liangenterg
West Chester
J. A. Woodburn and Son
Lowe
Cotter
Newton C’oughlie
Ottumwa
Marion
H. Pauls
Brighton
J. N. Watt
Moline
J. W. Maxwell
John Hopengardner
Ainsworth
J. M. Acheson
J. T. Matthews
James Cowger
Chappell
Nebr
Ed Grayson
Lorien Neal
Muscatine
Grand Lodge
Degree of Honor
Earnest C. Brown
BE. G. Mason
Madrid
Iowa
D. J. Norton
Hallie Berdo
Oskaloosa
Federated Women’s Clubs
Worker struck by scraper lever leaves gash in head near town
Henry Rupplinger working with a Rock Island force four miles west of town was struck by a scraper lever as it dumped. He received deep head gashes and was transported to town by handcar for severe stitches. He is expected to recover. Miss Alpha Thompson, a city visitor from Ainsworth, was in town today.
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Henry Rupplinger
Rock Island
P E O Chapter 1 Meeting Postponed One Week
The regular meeting of Chapter 1 P E O is postponed for one week. The Swestika club will give an entertainment Friday evening at Miss Jeannette Smith on West Main Street. The Navajo club was entertained this afternoon at Mrs. John Bryson on East Washington Street.
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Jeamette Smith
West Main Street
John Bryson
East Washington Street
Beatrice Smith Hosts N G O Club At East Main Home
Miss Beatrice Smith hosted the N G O club last evening at her East Main street residence. A flower contest awarded Miss Hazel Ward top honors, followed by games and music from club members. Refreshments were served to conclude the gathering.
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Beatrice Smith
East Main Street
Hazel Ward
Seniors Serenaded at the Academy by Dougal Household
A crowd gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Dougal entertaining the senior class with a charivari last night. The musicians performed with many unusual instruments and were treated to a small refreshment by the Dougals, which quieted the crowd.
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Hugh Dougal
Storm Upset Wagon Fans Out Mason and Heckethorne
E G Mason and W N Heckethorne of Mason Transfer and Storage were overturned by a sudden storm three miles east of Mio Alyea, spooking the horses and throwing them from the wagon. They escaped with minor bruises and returned to town around 1:30 a m to recount the ordeal.
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E. G Mason
W. N. Heckethorne
Mason Transfer and Storage Co
Mio Alyea Place
Aijesworth
Here
Mason
Heckethorne
Death of Prof Willard S Mills. Palo Alto resident and musician
William Scofield learns by telegram of the death yesterday of his brother in law Prof Willard S Mills in Palo Alto California. Mills aged about 82 had been feeble and confined by a severe cold for two weeks. He lived in our city for 13 years before moving to California where he pursued fruit farming and built a Palo Alto home. He was a noted vocal teacher and a leading local musician. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Scofield and a son from a former wife in Boise City Idaho. He will be buried in Palo Alto.
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William Scofield
Willard S Mills
Palo Alto
Calif
Mill
Elizabeth Scofield
Boise City
Idaho
California
Mills
Kansas
Benefit Event For Park With Brinton Company At Graham
The Brinton Entertaining Company presents an entertainment tonight in Graham for the benefit of the park. Park commissioners need funds and Mr Brinton offers to help. A large crowd is hoped to attend, as the show is described as good and the cause deserves liberal patronage.
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Graham
Brinton
Logan’s World War Bullet Hurts Healed From Rasaca Battle
S. M. Logan recalls a bullet wound from the Rasaca Georgia engagement. The weapon struck his arm nearly through forty three years ago, during a lively skirmish in which his regiment suffered about thirty to forty casualties.
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S. M. Logan
Rasaca
Ex Mayor George Ross Struggles With Severe Asthma
Ex Mayor George Ross is confined by asthma and cannot leave his home. The illness forces him to rest in a sitting position, unable to lie down. The notice expresses hope for a swift recovery.
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George Ross
Residents Shift Homes on North Iowa Avenue
Wilber Miller moved yesterday into the Tom Neiswanger property on North Iowa avenue. Mrs. Jennie Morrow will occupy the Wilber Miller property and moved there today.
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Wilber Miller
Tom Neiswanger
Iowa Avenue
Jennie Morrow
New Life Pills Promised to Help Digestive Health
An advertising blurb promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to keep bowels regular and avoid appendix issues. The claim is backed by Stewart's Pharmacy and priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Stewart’ Pharmacy
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Sol. Rich & Co
East Side Square
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Towa
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