Star Theatre amateur contest draws packed house
The Star Pic torium managers staged a notable amateur contest last evening with five local participants. Nathan Fields performed a cornet solo, Mary Stiles sang, Lester Baird sang, Wanda Neiswanger sang, and Jack Brown danced a clog. The top three prizes of 2.50 1.50 and 1.00 went to the last three contestants.
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Star Pictorium
Nathan Fields
Mary Stiles
Lester Baird
Wanda Neiswanger
Jack Brown
Iowa Youth Shoots Self After Football Blow
Irvin Timmerman of Burlington, aged nineteen, suicides in a Fort Madison hotel two weeks after a head injury in a game. He had shown odd behavior since the accident and left a note to a girlfriend warning of his planned act. His father is a noted local butcher.
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Burlington
Iowa
Irvin Timmerman
Fort Madison
Deafness cured by constitutional remedies urged in ad
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases. It promotes other products and lists Toledo as the origin. A Fortnightly club anniversary social is set for November 6 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. C J Wilson's home with thimble bee activities and member-only invites.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Coo
Toledo
C. J. Wilson
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King’s New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo cites seven years of personal proof that Dr King’s New Discovery treats coughs colds and throat chest or lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof it fights lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption and prevents pneumonia when used early. Sold with guarantee at Lemmon's drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
J. Be, Lemmon’s
Mrs Fear Visits Keota Friend at Jones Home
Mrs. Fear arrived from Keota to visit her friend Mrs. B I Jones, staying at her home for the duration of the visit.
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Dr. Fear
Keota
B. I. Jones
OpenLetter From Harry Goodiel Urges Miolona Use
An open letter to the editor from Harry L. Goodiel of Ashtabula Ohio endorses Miolona a 50 cent remedy for five years of dyspepsia. He claims dramatic relief after two boxes and credits better sleep and appetite to the product. He urges readers suffering from digestive trouble to try the remedy.
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R. W. Knowlton
Harry L. Goodies
River St
Ashtabula
Local Election Returns and Social News Notes
Miss Eva Stephens arrived from the east and Glenn Coward from Des Moines visit for a few days. Several residents and visitors are listed with trips to West Chester Rock Island Keota Fairfield and Fairfield Journal notes. Dr. Sexton notes his office near the post office and photos at Freys Studio.
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Eva Stephens
Glenn Coward
Des Moines
Dr. Sexton
Howard McCleery
Chicago
T. A. Jones
West Chester
Beula Eichelberger
Rock Island
Wiley Nelson
Frey
E. M. McConnaughey
William
Doctors Mistakes and Uterine Disease Cited in Medical Ad
An old medical ad argues many female pains come from uterine disease, not separate illnesses. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine, claimed to restore strength and relieve nervous symptoms, alongside Pleasant Pellets for digestive aids.
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Pierce
St. Vitus
Mission Pillow Demand Grows for Christmas Decor
The mission style furniture remains popular with a surge in demand for sofa pillows and decorative pieces. A well regarded design by Kerewith showcases a highly effective approach in this classic motif.
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Kerewith
Stained glass design pillow pattern with color guidance
A description of a mission pillow design titled stained glass design. It explains color usage including two yellow petals two blue petals and one red petal for the flower plus red buds with green centers and blue cross sections, red stems and dots, satin stitch finishing, and optional outline stitch or neutral tan shades on natural linen for a subtler effect. A Christmas pillow version is suggested as especially pretty.
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Delft
Apron Workbag Shows Embroidered Christmas Craft
A Christmas present idea inspired by czarist traditions shows an apron workbag made from one yard of silk. The article notes czar era practice of expert embroidery by women across social ranks and describes the apron illustration.
How to Sew a Drawstring Bag with Apron Accessory
Instructions specify materials India linen silk or pongee ribbons and embroidery silks. Cut a bag and apron from three parts of fabric, hem ends, tuck along two thirds mark, sew sides, run ribbons to draw bag closed and to secure the waist area. Embroider or initial the bag front.
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India
Becky Sharp Needlebooks Describe Delicate Needlecase Craft
Quaint needlebooks are made from two five inch circles covered in perfumed cotton and silk or satin. The two pieces are tied with a silk cord, connected by a ribbon bow, and hold stitched flannel leaves pinked for needles. Lace edged dollies are sewn invisibly to the covers for a dainty finish.
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Becky Sharp
Gift For Boston Readers Bean Pot Pottery Offer
A Boston themed notice promotes individual pottery bean pots with covers as table novelties. Suitable for Boston girls or men, the items are described as decorative shelf pieces for library or dining rooms.
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Boston
Local Notices and Arrivals At Frey Studio and City
The Star reports arrivals and events including Father Walsh, J W Dunham, Merle Lytle and Miss Mildred Wabnitz visiting from Chicago and West Chester. Milton Dickens moves from Thorn property to John Iden residence. Evalyn Carothers returns home after attending the Dunham Matson wedding.
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Father Walsh
Frey
J. W. Dunham
Davenport
Mildred Wabnitz
West Chester
Merle Lytle
University of Chicago
Arthur Ingham
John and Lawson Fisher
John Masson
Iowa City
Cohn & Share
Washington House
Eod
Milton Dicken
Thorn
Iowa Avenue
John Iden
East Third Street
Evalyn Carothers
Stronghurst
Ill
Dunham-Matson
Dunham
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Urine Health Mentioned Ingredient
The notice cites Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and advised for early irregularities to prevent serious malady. Prepared by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon
Wilson Hose Co Meeting Postponed to Thursday Night
The meeting of the Wilson Hose Co. has been postponed until Thursday night. Geo. McClellan serves as Foreman.
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Wilson Hose Co
Geo. McClellan
Maxwell Couple Return Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs John A Maxwell departed yesterday morning for their home in What Cheer following a visit at the Milton White residence.
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John A. Maxwell
What Cheer
Milton White
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ADLER
Milwaukee
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Journal
Washington
Harry L. Goodiel
Gilbert Goff
Lafe Kline
North Fifth Avenue
Ida Bailey
South Marion Avenue
Matthews McGrath
Kline
Land of the
Bostonians
Hart Schaffner & Marx
America
Clothcraft
Klein Klothing KO
Good Clothes Store
Ss. Lemmon
Fox & Dewey
the Star
Alex Henderson
Frank Henderson
Ainsworth
City
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Hay
Harfina
Dru
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mctihinacy Dreg Ce
Harwood
JA Harwood
the Good Shoe Store
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