Mrs Taft suffers nervous break down en route to Mount Vernon
Washington May 18 Mrs Taft, suffering a nervous attack, was taken ill on the yacht Sylph while traveling with a party and hurried back to the White House. Officials say there is no cause for alarm and she may resume duties after a few days of rest. Dr De laney attends.
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Washington
Taft
Mount Vernon
White House
Mrs. Taft
Charlie Taft
Alexandria
Ohio Congressman Fights Davis Portrait Controversy
Washington May 18 The incident centered on Hollingsworth a Democratic member raising personal privilege over editorials in southern papers attacking him and objecting to Jefferson Davis portrait on the Mississippi silver service The House laughed as editorials were read and several harsh epithets were quoted including bum from Sherman and a pale faced luminary
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Washington
Cannon
Hollingsworth
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Congressional
Sherman
Ohio
Senate Discusses Income Tax and Tariff Bill
Washington May 18. Senators held a comprehensive discussion of the income tax with an extended speech by Senator Depew supporting the pending tariff measure. The session also included a hours long debate on the cutlery schedule of the tariff bill.
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Senate
Washington
Depew
Mrs. Peck Wins Libel Suit Against Whisky Ad
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Elizabeth Peck of Iowa in a libel case against the Chicago Tribune Company over an advertisement using her portrait to endorse whisky. Justice Holmes noted recognition of her face could imply sanctioned endorsement even if printed under an alias and that the publication remained defamatory.
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Washington
Elizabeth Peck
Chicago Trieune Company
Baby's itch cured by simple D. D. D. Prescription
An old infantile eczema remedy is praised as easily curable for babies using wintergreen thyme and glycerine as in the D. D. D. Prescription. A Weathery Pennsylvania pastor recounts his baby's face clearing after three and a half bottles and urges other parents to try the remedy for lasting relief. Cook & Sherman endorse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Steeley
Weatherly
Cook & Sherman
Soldiers to Gather for Washington Reunion 1909
A reunion is planned in Washington for September 29 and 30 1909 for the Eighth Nineteenth and Twenty-fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry regiments. Col J B Leak will be guest of the Nineteenth. County members from four full companies are urged to attend and spread the notice to friends elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Washington
J. B. Leak
Morganzie
Vienna Bakery Offers Time and Money Saving Goods
A local bakery case promotes savings by buying bakery goods at the Vienna bakery. The message emphasizes cost efficiency and convenience for customers seeking fresh bakery items.
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Vienna
Percheron Grelon 58358 Show Colt from France Sold in Iowa
This gray Percheron colt, sired by Vaillant 6878 and dam Lisette 2828, sold after the Paris show, raised on a feudal estate in France. Bred as America’s finest Percheron stock, he features massive quarters, sloping shoulders, hazel eyes, and coach horse action. Price: 15.00 to secure standing. Care will be taken to prevent accidents. the seller not responsible for any occurring.
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Vaillant
Lisette
France
M. Fullard
Paris
Europe
America
Local notes from The County News column
Tom Marshalls plan a move to Eldon. Mrs Chas Edwards of Verdi visited in Brighton. Art Reynolds and wife and son returned from Richland. Mr Clark of Illinois preached a sermon on Fools to a large audience in the Fellowship hall.
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Tom Marshall
Eldon
Chas. Edwards
Verdi
Brighton
Art Reynolds
Little Son
Richland
Mr. Clark
Illinois
Fellowship Hall
Residents and visitors fill Havre social notes
Mrs Charles Dodder of Washington visited George Hill house Tuesday. Doctor McLaughlin attended Mrs John Caldwell Wednesday. William Ganon suffers rheumatism. Sam Sage of Washington painted for Ode Ferguson last week. Tom Thompson of Washington traveled on business Friday. Mr and Mrs Will Mitchell of Ainsworth visited John Hillhouse Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charlies Keating welcome a baby girl born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Madison Tucker attended Frank McKune's funeral Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Caldwell and children visited John Caldwell Sunday. Hillhouse Grandfather, ill the past month, shows no improvement.
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Charles Dodder
Washington
George Hillhouse
Doctor McLaughlin
John Caldwell
William Ganon
Sam Sage
Ode Ferguson
Tom Thompson
Will Mitchell
Ainsworth
John Hillhouse
Charlies Keating
Madison Tucker
Frank McKune
Will Caldwell
Andy Corbin
Will Saville
Grandfather Hillhouse
Neighborhood Farming Notes from the Week
May 18 reports show Rev. C. F. McMann sharing supper with Frank Smith on Thursday and Gus Strum visiting L. H. Richardson on Friday. Bert Smith assists James Combs with corn planting while Frank Snyder travels to Washington to buy a corn planter. Arthur Conrad and Gus Strum plant corn Saturday afternoon and several locals finish planting. Clarence Plummers visit John McKinstry on Sunday.
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C. F. McMann
Frank Smith
Gus Strum
L. H. Richardson
Bert Smith
James Combs
Arthur Conrad
Local Notables Assist Care and a Lightning Fire Loss
May 15 notes Mrs. Frank Funk of Magnolia helping care for Mrs. L. W. Grosscup. Miss Edith Clark traveled to Washington for a short visit. Wayne Robison had a minor runaway but no injuries. Dave Werner helped John Jones plant corn. John Hesser is painting for J. J. Crile. Emma Bloomquist went to sew for Mrs. J. W. Davison. John Ricks hauled lumber from Brighton to Coppock. Ben Stout’s barn and granary burned in a lightning strike with total loss and no insurance.
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Frank Funk
Magnolia
L. W. Grosscup
Edith Clark
Washington
Wayne Robison
Dave Werner
John Jones
John Hesser
J. J. Crile
Emma Bloomquist
J. W. Davison
John Ricks
Brighton
Coppock
Ben Stout
Community Notes From May 17
May 17 report lists Albert Heck and his brother Stanley installing corn crops near Riverside. J C Lashek and wife from Richmond visited Anton Malichky. The community learned of the death of Mrs Eda Kos Marhofer. Zdnek and Luella Blecha visited near Lexington at Joseph Shalla’s. Elmer Durst and wife visited Mr and Mrs James Shalla.
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Albert Heck
Riverside
Stanley
J.C. Lashek
Richmond
Anton Malichky
Eda Kos Marhofer
Zdnek
Luella Blecha
Lexington
Joseph Shalla
Elmer Durst
James Shalla
May shower honors Clara Trotter on eve of marriage
Ainsworth society notes a May eve shower at W. T. Trotter home for Miss Clara Trotter who will wed Warren Stickley of Texas. About twenty five young women attended and brought tokens. Attendees included Misses Stephen Keota, Norton Washington, Dupuis Keota Ainsworth, Walker Miller Stephens Stewart Sands Adams Moore Chihak Easter Crosset and others. Mrs VanHorn Hall Keller Jeffers expressed pleasure over the gifts. George Ebner sold his 120 acre farm to J Jones of Haskins with possession to be given next.
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W. T. Trotter
Clara Trotter
Warren Stickley
Texas
Ainsworth
Jean Stephen
Keota
Lillian Norton
Washington
Ida Dupuis
Grace Walker
Vira Miller
Local residents visit in Crawfordsville on May 18
Washington visitors include Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Yard and others. Rev. J Currey preached at United Presbyterian church and left for Keola. Hl. D. Cherryhollmes returned from Burlington. Clyde Robbins headed to Shannon City for a visit. Mrs. Briley and Mrs. Mouder planned a trip to Columbus Junction and Bridgewater. The Rev and Mrs. W G Robertson visited friends in Burlington.
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M. D. Yard
A. Twinam
J. G. Maxwell
P. Gordon
Washington
J. ©. Currey
United Presbyterian Church
Keola
Hl. D. Cherryhollmes
Burlington
Clyde Robbins
Shannon City
Ill
Stock shipments and local notices from May 18
Seven carloads of stock were shipped to Chicago this morning. W F Boyer delivered thirteen cattle averaging 1332 pounds to Munro and Augustine. S D Carris Sr sent ninety five hogs to Nate Babcock. Baptist ladies plan an ice cream supper in Ralston's building Saturday evening. all invited. Mr Link of Washington visited the city.
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Here
Chicago
W. F. Boyer
Munro
Augustine
S. D. Carris, Sr
Nate Babcock
Ralston
Mr. Link
Washington
Faultless Mi o na prescription for dyspepsia offer
A small tablet medicine Mi o Na claims to cure every stomach ailment from belching to nervousness. Lemmon's pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if it fails, with a large box priced at 50 cents.
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America
Lemmon
Lemmon’s
Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye Revival Promoted
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers a ready made sage tea blend to restore hair color and stop hair loss. The ad claims daily use darkens gray hair, improves scalp health, and promotes growth. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
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W. H. Taft
Southern
jJowa
Soldiers’ Reunion
Percheron Grelon
W.L. Declow
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jack Emporium
Owa
Neworth, Lowa
the County News
Havre
New Haven
Clarence Plummer
John McKinstry
Egypt
Crawfordsville
Westchester
Nabstedt & Pierce Co
Davenport
G. A. Black, P
N. E. Corner
FOX & Dewey North Side Shoe Store
Wells, Fargo Express Company
varicuTs &c
Handbook of Patents
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Scientife
L. Solld
Pews
NN & Co
New York
F St
D. C
Dr. King’s
Discovery Uchs
Los Atandli
Rrius
Lemmon’s Pharmacy Drug Co
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