Miss Jessie Laffer Visits C. K. Needham Home
Miss Jessie Laffer visiting from the University of Iowa City arrived last evening for a brief stay at the C. K. Needham home before returning to Sigourney. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shearer were passing through from Verdi to Ainsworth to visit relatives and attend a band concert.
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Jessie Laffer
University At
Iowa City
C. K. Needham
Sigourney
Everett Shearer
Verdi
Ainsworth
Miss Marie Jericho Leaves for Burlington Summer Home
Miss Marie Jericho departed yesterday morning for Burlington to enjoy her summer vacation after completing work at the Academy as teacher in shorthand, typing, and the commercial course.
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Marie Jericho
Burlington
Academy
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Claim
An old time ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest tonic and strength remedy for humanity claiming to quicken the blood and lift brain and body from weakness to power. It advertises 35 cents for tea or tablets sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Delayed Planting Across Iowa
Continued wet and cloudy weather last week, with heavy showers delaying corn planting and field work. Soils are saturated, low lands flooded, but where conditions allow, planting progresses. germination is good and early corn is up. Cultivation starts as weeds grow. wet weather threatens future yields, while potatoes, small grain, and grass are in good condition and a large hay crop is expected. Severe local wind and hail storms further harm fruit prospects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wesleyan Board Rejects Keokuk College Takeover
At a May meeting in Mount Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan trustees rejected absorbing Keokuk Medical college and chose to keep it as a separate Keokuk institution. The board praised Wesleyan’s year noting a winning basketball team two debates won and first in the state oratorical contest.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan University
Keokuk Medical College
Iowa Wesleyan
Medical College
Keokuk
Wesleyan
Elkhart Clergyman Arrested as Peeping Tom
Rev Solomon L Gingerich, Mennonite college professor from Goshen Indiana, arrested in Elkhart on a peeping tom charge. His Iowa City parents are cited as prominent. He admitted guilt and officials doubt criminal prosecution due to suspected temporary insanity.
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la Porte
Ind
Elkhart
Solomon L. Gingerich
Mennonite College
Goshen
Iowa City
Iowa
Martin Ludwig
Gingerich
Battey Seeks New Trial Over Jury Phone Use
Council Bluffs Iowa May 27 On the grounds jurors had access to two telephone lines and used them while deliberating H V Battey convicted of altering county clerk records requests a new trial. All jurors except one allegedly used the phones contrary to the judge’s orders.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
H. V. Battey
Electric Bitters Promoted as Remedy for Climate Ailments
A promotional note claims fevers rise at high elevations while malaria affects lower levels, and touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for climate symptoms such as lassi tude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents.
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Lemmon’s
20 All Star Colored Minstrels Show Next Week
A program featuring 20 all star colored minstrels, bands, and orchestra is scheduled for next week. Details on venue and exact dates are not provided in the fragment.
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All Star Colored Minstrels
Regular WCTU Meeting Set At Miss Parker's Home
The W C T U will meet next Thursday at 2 30 at Miss Mary Parkers home. Attendance is hoped to be full. Rev L D Young was to give an address but will not be present then. he will pledge a talk when he can visit.
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Mary Parker
Foley's Urino Laxative Urges Quick Relief
An ad-like snippet promotes Foley's Urino Laxative for chronic constipation highlighting digestion aid, liver and bowel stimulation, and natural action restoration. Claims no nausea or griping and pleasant taste. Lemmon's Pharmacy urges refusing substitutes.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Miss Brindley Returns From Southern College Visit
Miss Martha Brindley arrives home after a year at Southern College La Grange Ga. On the way she stops briefly at the Cub bins Ayres and Miller homes in Chicago.
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Martha Brindley
Southern College
la Grange
O T Smith Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
O T Smith files nomination papers seeking Republican primary support for the County Treasurer race. He pledges to provide the best possible public service if nominated and elected.
County Treasurer Candidate Declares GOP Primary Run
Junel announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican primary voters on June 2. Addressing the county party, the candidate seeks the nomination and pledges to work within party lines.
Letter Urges Support for County Treasurer Candidate
A handwritten note signs J. G. Hise as saying the writer’s name appears on the Republican ticket for county treasurer and that support would be appreciated. The letter closes with respectful regards.
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J. G. Hise
Reynolds Seeks County Clerk of Court Nomination
For County Clerk of Court candidate H T Reynolds seeks the Republican voters' support at the county primaries to be held June 2 1908. He enters the race subject to the will of the party voters in this county.
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H. T. Reynolds
Candidacy Announced for Clerk of District Court
A candidate announces run for the office of clerk of the district court subject to Republican voters at the primary on June 2. The statement references party nomination and election timing.
County Recorder Candidate Seeks June GOP Primary Vote
The author announces candidacy for county recorder pending Republican primary voters' decision in June. The note bears the name Howard Benn.
Kendal Seeks County Recorder Nomination in Primary
The candidate for the office of county recorder announces candidacy subject to the Republicans will at the June 2 primary. Hugh L Kendal is noted in the article fragment.
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Hugh L. Kendal
County Superintendent Candidate in Republican Primaries
For County Superintendent. candidate for the office of county superintendent, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries on June 2. Minnie R. Conner.
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Minnie R. Conner
Porter Seeks County Superintendent Nomination in Republican Primary
Cora E. Porter announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to the Republican primary on June 2. The notice appears in a brief declaration under the locals section detailing the candidacy and election timing.
Doolittle Files Candidacy for Washington County Superintendent
Margaret Doolittle announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools in Washington County, subject to the will of Republican voters.
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Washington County
Margaret Doolittle
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Health Boost
Why endure headaches constipation and poor health when Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises new life, health and strength. It claims to help many, priced 35 cents for tea or tablets. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhiny Drug Co.
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Hollister
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Clover Bunchers Boost Hay Value and Save Labor
Be up to the minute. Adjustable Clover Bunchers fit all machines and replace horse rakes. Mowing now yields neat windrows with trash cleared, increasing hay value by 1.50 to 2.00 per ton. Heavy grass costs less than a rake, thin grass saves every straw. 5 ft unit 815, 6 ft unit 18. See Mason Transfer & Storage Co.
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Mason Transfer & Storage Co
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Refuses Medical School
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R. F. Steck
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