Judges Overrule Rehearing in Standards Co Appeal
In Chicago on November 10 the U S Circuit Court of Appeals overruled the government's petition for a rehearing of the Standards Co of Indiana case. The panel of Judges Grosscup Baker and Seaman upheld the original opinion reversing Judge Landis. The matter now goes to Attorney General Bonaparte.
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Chicago
The
Evening Journal
United States
Standards Co. of
Indiana
Grosscup, Baker and Seaman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Landis
Bona
Death of Dr David D Thompson After Auto Injury
Dr David D Thompson editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate died at 8 25 this morning from serious injuries after being struck by an automobile last night in St Louis. The special report notes the incident and his prominence in religious journalism.
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St. Louis
Evening Journal
David D. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Court of Honor to Hold Special Meeting in A O U W Hall
The Court of Honor will hold a special meeting in the A O U W hall the evening of November 13. Each member can invite two friends. A musical and literary program will be followed by refreshments. Kate Stouffer of Spencer Iowa invites the marriage of her daughter Etta to William Allen White of this city with the ceremony in Spencer on November 1 at 2 30 PM at the bride’s home. After December 15 they will reside in Washington Iowa. The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society will host a social Friday evening at the home of Rev John Abels on East Main Street.
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Court of Honor
Kate Stouffer
Spencer
Iowa
Miss Etta
William Allen White
Washington
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
John ©. Abels
East Main Street
Music at Chrysanthemum Show Features Readings
Music will be furnished at the chrysanthemum show this evening with readings by Miss Lafler and Mrs. Frank Giesser. The program promises attractive features and local entertainment.
County approves land purchase for county farm expansion
Washington county voters authorized the board of supervisors to spend up to 10000 for acquiring extra land for the county farm. The proposal passed 2358 to 1514, with the board seeking better conditions by enlarging the farm.
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Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Master Harry Goff Arrives Aboard the Milwaukee
Local brief notes social arrivals include Master Harry Goff champion skater arriving this morning on the Milwaukee. Mrs. B L Daniels of Burlington visits with Mrs. Harry Shrader. Etta Arnold returns home from Brighton after a visit with sister Mrs Kyle. Lucy Miller returns home near Fairfield after visit with sister. Chrysanthemum show tonight with many fine flowers. patrons urged. City bus line contact Frank Rogers for orders with street and number.
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Harry Goff
Milwaukee
8. L. Daniels
Burlington
Harry Shrader
Etta Arnold
Brighton
T. ©. Kyle
Frank Rogers
Venezuelan Move Aims Castro Third Term in 1911
Movement in Venezuela grows to allow President Castro another term beyond 1911. It began at La Victoria on October 22 with a call to amend article 127 of the constitution to permit Castro to remain in office.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
la Victoria
Archimedes the Inventor Engineer of Ancient Times
Cassier's Magazine lauds Archimedes as a master inventor and engineer. It credits him with the lever theory and devices like the endless screw the pump and the burning glass. The piece notes legendary feats such as carriages of war catapults and derricks and celebrates his lasting influence on modern civilization.
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Archimedes
Cassier
Hat Etiquette Sparks Brotherly Dispute
A young sister cautions Bobby not to touch Mr. Borum's hat. He protests, she explains he might break it and that he will need it soon, highlighting a domestic moment of concern and humor.
Moothart case in district court. Paul Critz pleads guilty
In district court Thomas Moothart goes to trial facing charges of maliciously obstructing a railway track. Paul Critz pleads guilty to manslaughter and is ordered to the Industrial school at Eldora. Judge Wilcockson assigns new docket items for November hearings and case reviews.
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State of
Iowa
Thomas Moothart
Paul Critz
Paul
Wilcockson
Eldora
Iowa Industrial School
Charley Critz
Chrysanthemum Show Promotes City Parks Benefit
Residents invited to a chrysanthemum show this evening to support city parks while enjoying the event and contributing to a good cause. Proceeds aid park projects and community programs.
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Text
The ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative that cleanses and relieves without debility or dose escalation. It emphasizes natural action, physician approval, and urges purchase of the genuine California Vig Syrup Co. product sold by leading druggists.
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California Vig Syrup Co
First Farm House Electric Light Plant Sold in County
E G Mason reports the first sale in the county of an electric light plant for a farm house. KE C Statler, west of the city, purchases a dynamo to light his farm home with electricity. The dynamo will run with a gasoline engine to provide lighting for the house and adjoining buildings. This marks a notable record for statler as the county’s first farm house lighted by its own electric system. In a few years many similar installations are expected.
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E. G. Mason
KE. C. Statler
Clairvoyant swindler arrested after Davenport fraud
Professor Shaw, an unknown clairvoyant, was arrested in Savanna Illinois for allegedly swindling Davenport residents Mrs. Johanna Christiansen and William Stetzer of about 2 000. He promised that money placed in small banks would double and escaped with the funds while they walked in a back area. He was jailed to await trial Monday.
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Davenport
Iowa
Shaw
Savanna
Ill
Johanna Christiansen
William Stetzer
McCausland
Miss Ruth Winter Returns Home From Tennessee Visit
Miss Ruth Winter has returned home after weeks with friend Miss Elizabeth Keener near Knoxville Tennessee. En route she stayed with sisters Misses Carrie and Fannie Winter in Chicago. Baptist meetings at the local church featured a sermon by Rev A A LaGrand using Matthew 25 28 urging self sacrifice and spiritual growth. Meetings continue nightly with an open invitation to the public.
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Ruth Winter
Elizabeth Keener
Knoxville
Tenn
Carrie and
Fannie Winter
Chicago
The
Baptist Church
A. A. LaGrand
Christ
Death at Keota: Ezra Barnes 1842 1908
Ezra Barnes born in Illinois in 1842 died at his Keota home yesterday at 1 25 PM aged sixty six years eleven months and three days He served in the 15th Illinois infantry wounded in 1861 then worked for Butterfield line Fairbanks Scale Co and ran an implement store in Keota He died after years of illness with funeral at his house and burial in Keota cemetery
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Keota
Ezra Barnes
Illinois
15Th
Illinois Infantry
Springfield
Butterfield Stage Line
Kansas
Colorado
Australia
Chicago
Fairbanks Scale Co
West Broadway
Barnes
Alice Martyn
Keota Cemetery
Foley's Honey and Tar Claim Weathered Cough Cure
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for constipation throat irritation and obstinate coughs. It claims to heal sore lungs strengthen the body and expel the cold from the system.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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