Singmaster Sale Draws Massive Attendance in Keota
Keota hosts the Singmasters horse sale with over 1500 visitors including 300 from far parts of the country. Yesterday’s sale of stallions and geldings netted more than $20,000. Mares and additional stock go on sale today as Keota strains to accommodate guests and meals are provided by local Baptist women.
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Keota
United State
Aretioneer
Chas. Reeves
Washington
Mila
Harper
Case progresses in Canton District Court with multiple witnesses
The Canton District Court hears the case of Ben Hopping versus Thomas Wilson with testimony from many witnesses. Plaintiffs rest. defendant Silas Wilson and others testify as the rebuttal proceeds. Also noted are workers moving fifty one small cars to Flick and Johnson camp near Brinton farm and Grace Hill. Macaroons for Thanksgiving at Johnson bakery.
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Ben Hopping
Thomas Wilson
Susie Hopping
Howard Sigafoose
Cal Beanblowom
W. BE. Paul
A. H. Easley
O. M. Gray
O. TL. Reimel
Lyman Bruce
Kyle
Rob Nelson
Flick & Johnson
Brinton Farm
Grace Hill
Thanksgiving Pie Feast At Johnson Bakery
Johnson Bakery hosts a wide assortment of pies for Thanksgiving. Patrons can choose classic apple pumpkin and pecan options with specials on whole pies and slices.
Firefighters Rescue Inmate From Burning Home
Breaking into a blazing house, firemen dragged sleeping inmates to safety amid danger. The scene underscores dangers of neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as protection against throat chest and lung troubles. Stewart's pharmacy advertises 50c and 1.00 bottles with trial sizes offered. Johnson's bakery markets white pound citron and fruit cakes tonight and tomorrow.
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Dr. King
Stewart
Warned merchants seek help as safe cracker gang roams
The merchants of nearby towns including Ainsworth West Chester and Keota are warned to beware of expert safe crackers operating in the area. Sheriff Teeter reports the gang plans to work from Davenport and Chicago into this state region.
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Ainsworth
West Chester
Keota
Teeter
Gang
Davenport
Chicago
Walther Lighting and Heating Co to Open Davenport Plant
The Walther Lighting and Heating Manufacturing Co of Davenport plans to establish a general manufacturing business by year end and will focus on the Walther Gasoline Gas machine. Mr Walther is preparing to move into new works in Davenport as production capacity is ramped up. Lee Scranton reports strong pump demand for next year with about two carloads in stock and direct sales to jobbers ahead of the spring rush.
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Walther Lighting and Heating Manufacturing Co
Davenport
Walther
Lee Scranton
Weather Strips Ad and Thanksgiving Treats Promo
An ad urges readers to buy weather strips at Parrish Savings Bank Store before cold weather arrives and notes Thanksgiving kisses from John son's bakery as a seasonal note.
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Parrish Savigns Bank
Live Stock Exposition Travel Deals at Union Stock Yards
Low rates for the International Live Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards Chicago from November 20 to December 6. Iowa Central Railway sells round trip tickets December 1 2 and 3 at one fare of 2.00 with return limit. A. B. Cutts G. P. 7 Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
California Tourist Car From Iowa Central Transport
Iowa Central runs a colonist tourist car to Los Angeles via Santa Fe. An easy journey with an attendant on a warm sunny southern route avoiding winter travel woes. Through to California in less than four days. Tickets and berth reservations from local agents or RadioOutts Minneapolis.
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Santa Fe
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Iowa Central Ticket
Rad oOut
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Ty. Ais
Minneapolis
Minn
Cleveland Hydro-Carbon Vapor lighting debuts
An ad touts the Cleveland Light as safer than coal oil and far brighter at half the cost. It claims 84 percent fresh air and 16 percent hydrocarbon vapor with four pours per day for 80 to 100 candle power, comparing favorably to the traditional lamp.
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Cleveland
West
May Arrive Soon With News Of Charley Burroughs
M T Anderson has a letter from brother in law Harry Letts in Chicago saying a cable to Paris orders American Express to forward Charley Burroughs body care of Letts to New York. A fast steamer may reach New York next Tuesday with Charley en route.
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Harry Letts
Chicago
Paris
American Express .Co
Charles Burroughs
New York
Harper
Sherbourne
Young Harper
Mr. Letts
Charley
Mr. Harper
Fairfield Bowling Contest At T J Dempsey Alleys
The Fairfield Bowling team hosts a visiting squad this evening at the T J Dempsey Bowling Alleys. Local lineup includes L. Emry Alex Coffman Ed Wright Al Reynolds and T J Dempsey as the chosen beaters.
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Fairfield
T. J. Dempsey
Surprise Party for Dr and Mrs Mc Laughlin in Crawfordsville
Dr C W Mc Laughlin and wife were surprised by more than fifty friends in Crawfordsville on Monday night. The guests presented a rocker and center table and their baby Maurine a small rocker. Rev Charles Mc Cleary made the presentation speech. The doctor sold his local practice to Dr Ketchum of Franklin County and will study in New York this winter. Their residence was purchased by Wm Harper.
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C. W. McLaughlin
New York
McLaughlin
Wm. Harper
Local millinery closed tomorrow plus visits from Ohio guests
The Tondre and Benz millinery store will close tomorrow while Mr and Mrs J Jackson of Ohio handle business. Mrs KE W H Ashby of Pilotsburg visited her daughter in law Ab Anderson and left for a month in Ohio. The W C T U meets Friday at 2:30 at Miss Mary Parkers home with Thanksgiving greetings noted.
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Tondre & Benz
Johnson Bakery
KE. W. H. Ashby
Pilotsburg
Ab Anderson
Ohio
Mary Parker
Butter and Sugar Roasting Give French Coffee Its Flavor
Harper's Bazaar notes that French coffee gains its distinctive caramel aroma from roasting with butter and powdered sugar. For every three pounds of beans a tablespoon each of butter and sugar is added, melting to coat the beans and preserve aroma.
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France
Harper’s Bazar
German Quote on Fainting After Dance
A translated German line describes an officer claiming he danced with a partner three times in a row and caused her great happiness to strain her nerves, prompting him to depart to avoid further damage.
Husband and wife clash over missing dinner meat
W D Shearer complains of going without meat as Mrs Shearer shops downtown to prove him capable. She buys the meat and loses it, suggesting she left it on a bargain counter. The tale ends with a moral about men buying liver and soup bones.
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W. D. Shearer
Thanksgiving Layer Cake Backdrops Johnson Bakery Sale
Layer cake line forms at Johnson Bakery on the north side for Thanksgiving. The popular bakery offers a range of seasonal desserts as satisfied customers await selections crafted for holiday dining.
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Johnson Bakery
North Side
Friday's Doubly Charming Lucky Day Says Ad
The Boston Advertiser notes Friday as the sixth day and calls six the double of three an odd number with charm. It concludes Friday is a doubly charmingly lucky day.
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Boston Advertiser
Automobile Magazine’s Vivid Portrait of a Racer’s Car
A compact, vivid line of description captures the car’s form the curved body the protruding tongue-like nose and the car’s fiery engine vitality as a portrait of speed and machine allure.
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Automobile Magazine
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