Fresh pies and bakery items highlight Vienna Saturday offerings
The notes list 150 fresh pies including cream lemon and chocolate for Saturday at the Vienna and bread specials. Travelers C L Saling and Prof Tom Davis were seen leaving for Sigourney and Crawfordsville on business, while the Crail family visited the J B Crail home. The A Bell carriage factory showcases new auto seat rubber tired top buggies built this season for Chauncey Myers and J M Stewart Jr.
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Vienna
C. L. Saling
Sigourney
Prof
Tom Davis
Crawfordsville
R. M. Crail
Scott
Oskaloosa
J. B
Settlers Excursion Services and Minnesota Land Offer
Announcement of a 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm services led by Rev. A L Graham of Keota as prep for communion. Also a long promotional notice for an Iowa Central excursion to western Minnesota on May 30 and opportunities in Sibley Renville Medicine and Lac Qui Parie Counties with land prices $25 to $50 per acre near major markets and Armour Packing plant.
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Minnesota
Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lac Qui Parie
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Armour Packing Company
Secretive Herbal Patent Remedy Claims No Alimony
A garbled advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative cure claiming to prevent alimony disputes by keeping bowels regular. The text is unclear and riddled with typos but promotes a medical remedy with an unspecified guarantee.
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King
Stewart
County News Highlights From Local Correspondents
Local items report community events, weather notes, and small town happenings. Read ers learn of notable neighbors, upcoming gatherings, and routine updates from area correspondents.
Doings of the People in the County
The column reviews daily happenings across communities in the county with brief notes on local events and notable occurrences for readers keeping up with neighborhood life.
May 16 Homecomings After Visits Near Brighton
May 16 residents return from visits with friends and relatives. Miss Kila Dunbar comes home near Brighton after a two week stay at the E. F Anderson home. Mrs Walter Sewell and sons return to Lone Tree after a few days with friends. Mrs Ralph Reese and daughter Mrs A Twinam and Mr and Mrs J Hi McCleary head to Washington. The Junior League of the Methodist church plans an ice cream event on the church lawn tomorrow evening May 17.
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Kila Dunbar
Brighton
E. Anderson
Walter Sewell and
Lone Tree
Ralph Reese
A. Twinam
J. Hi. McCleary
Washington
Junior League of the Methodist Church
Westchester Visit Notes Frost in the Area
E. G. Fox and Dan Mann hardt of Washington were in the vicinity on business yesterday. Fred Haight was calling on his trade here today. There was a noticeable frost last night in the area.
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E. G. Fox
Dan Mannhardt
Washington
Fred Haight
Local Figures Attend Events and Meetings Across Iowa Cities
May 16 reports show Dr. R Maresh of Cedar Rapids visiting his brother George and family. Rev B Jacobsmeier visited Iowa City yesterday. J P Thomann departed for Cedar Rapids to work for Denny Fence Co. Leo C Critz conducted business in Davenport and Muscatine Wednesday. Geo H Craig did business in Muscatine Wednesday afternoon. Frank Knotek returned from Chicago with stock. Mr and Mrs John Lohberger returned from Washington after attending the wedding of Hugh Dougal and Bertha Reiser.
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R. Maresh
Cedar Rapids
George
B. Jacobsmeier
Iowa City
J. P Thomann
Denny Fence Co
Leo C. Critz
Davenport
Muscatine
Geo. H. Craig
Frank Knotek
Chicago
John Lohberger
Washington
Hugh Dougal
Bertha Reiser
Local Notices From River Side Community
May 16 Mrs Yanskey of River side was called to her daughter's bedside Mrs Ed Shalla. Sick include Grandma Escher Frank Walrob Mr Wingler and Mrs Frank Lintz. Edith Kos visits Mrs Emma Reiner. Escher Bros two colts struck by lightning Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Anthony Sharpe attended funeral of Mrs Fielden Sharpe. Funeral large despite bad weather. Will Koening’s entertain uncle Jos Mathern of Garwin.
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Yanskey
Riverside
Ed Shalla
Grandma Escher
Frank Walrob
Wingler
Frank Lintz
Edith Kos
Emma Reiner
Escher Bros
Anthony Sharpe
Washington
Fielden Sharpe
Local NOTES AND SOCIAL GOSSIP FROM NIRA
May 16 reports Jim Stamp shipping hogs from here. Joe McClelland visits Wellman. Mrs Alice Herr with sister. Mrs Furman and Ray shop in Wellman. Geo Longwell visits relatives near Kipross. Grant Griffiths have paper hangers. Dewey Hanley’s ninth birthday party hosts include Harry Shrad er Vera Longwell Garley Bull and others with ice cream and cake served.
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Jim Stamp
Joe McClelland
Wellman
Alice Herr
Fire damages small roof area at Washington shoppe
The old elevator bought by J. A. Marsh to store his implements caught fire yesterday afternoon from passing train sparks. It was extinguished at once with only a two by two foot patch of roof burned. no other damage occurred.
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N. A. Adams
Henri RA
Stewart's
May 17 Card Club Hosts and Local Notes
Miss Tillie Levien entertained the Card club at her home yesterday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Holsworth of Harper and Mrs. H. S. Moritz. A two course luncheon followed. Mr. Wilson of Beacon Iowa visited to assist D and W Tea Company interests in Oskaloosa. A postponed May 11 band concert was held last evening amid cool weather. Mrs. J F Richardson remains poorly. Mrs. C E Nelson and son Lyle visit relatives in Burlington.
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Tillie Levien
Holsworth
Harper
S. Moritz
Wilson
Beacon
Iowa
D. and W. Tea Company
Oskaloosa
J. F. Richardson
C. E. Nelson
Lyle
Burlington
Community Notes From Pleasant Hill and Surroundings
May 17 wordy local social items include Clyde Hillhouse at Eicher church services and neighborhood visits by the Jugenheimer and Gilthouse families. Emma Johnson returns from Pleasant View sanitarium while others attend a Washington show and a Brinton's opera event. Martina Jeffries and Alf Adams are visiting Tennessee with relatives as Gotlieb Launer returns home for a ill child.
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Clyde Hillhouse
Eicher Church
Wm. Jugenheimer
O. Jugenheimer
Emma Johnson
Washington
Pleasant View Sanitarium
Brinton
Opera House
Susan Gardner
J. HA. Gilthouse
Will Mitchell
Ainsworth
James T. Nichols
The
Christian Union
Pleasant Hill
Ode Ferguson
Martina Jeffries
Alf Adams
California
Ferguson
Gotlieb Launer
Columbus
Nebr
Frank Jugenheimer
Martin Jeffries
Tennessee
May 17 Local Notes Highlight Graduates and Visits
May 17 items note Miss Hester Tedford leaving for Washington en route to Kansas, and VA E S grand matron Alena Ward visiting Eldora. Washington and Fairfield visits, travel news, and several local residents’ outings. High school commencement set for May 24 with two graduates Mina McCleary and Edna Young. Religious services listed for morning and union evening service.
Demand for Lower Rates Pinched by Refuse and Feathers
Des Moines reports urge the railroad commission to cut rates on refuse from button factories along the Mississippi. Shell waste and fertilizer sales are valued low, with 4.4 cents per hundred pounds for 75 miles, while soft coal rates are favored. Feather merchants seek adjustments based on compression status. Shanghai hosts banquet for J Lion Rodgers with U S officials. U S famine relief is credited with healing rifts and boosting education ties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi River
Railroad Commission
Eightyearold Girl Burns Near Bonfire In Iowa
Bessie Jones eight is fatally injured after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire in Ottumwa Iowa. She ran to her mother who tried to beat out the flames. she inhaled smoke and sustained severe burns. Her condition remains precarious.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Bessie Jones
Kilgore Returns Home After Academy Exercises
Mrs. H G H Kilgore returns to her Ainsworth home this morning after attending the Academy's graduation exercises.
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H G H. Kilgore
Ainsworth
Academy
Andersons Coal Cures Cold in The House
Andersons Coal promises warmth and savings with two winters of fuel in one purchase. The ad urges buyers to act now to secure coal for the current season and the next, highlighting a limited time opportunity.
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Anderson
Local Notes From Charlotte Russie and Area Visitors
Local items list travelers and social calls from Charlotte Russie and Keota. W Cherrholmes leaves for Winfield on business. Tom Neliswanyger arrives from Harvey for a few days of business. Powelson couple travel to Keota to visit friends. Bertha Anderson returns home from city visit. Mrs. A M Hill returns from Academy commencement in Winfield. L A Marr and daughter Ella pass through en route to Muscatine. Winifred Meyer returns home from Keota after Academy graduation. Nettie Blair of Columbus Junction is reported in critical condition.
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Devils
Vienna
Tom Neliswanyger
Harvey
Will
P. M. Powelson
Keota
Bertha Anderson
Wyman
L. A. Marr
Ella
Muscatine
Winifred Meyer
Nettie Blair
Columbus Junction
Relief Camp Established Near Shanghai For Starvation Victims
Thousands of women children and the aged starving in Sing Kiang Pu were moved to a camp outside the city on May 17 and are being fed by relief organizations. The famine and fever are spreading as 800 more families require aid daily. Funds sent recently will prevent grain shortages.
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Shanghai
Sing Kiang Pu
Fresh ginger bread and treats at local bakeries
Local bakery listings show Johnsons offering fresh ginger bread tomorrow with cream sponge cream puffs chocolate and cream pies at the Vienna also featuring coffee cakes sweet rolls fruit rolls and raised doughnuts for Saturday. Visitors include Fred Scott of Chicago staying with J B Craig home en route to Kansas and others traveling from Havre Keota and Des Moines after short visits.
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Vienna
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