Iowa Drops From Fourth To Tenth In Illiteracy Rank
A Census bulletin notes Iowa fell from fourth to tenth among states in illiteracy for children aged 10 to 19. It cites 3.2 illiterates per 1000 in 1900, contrasts with 63 per 1000 in 1800, and highlights Nebraska as lowest illiteracy at 3.4 per 1000. Washington climbs to first with 1.8 per 1000.
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Iowa
Bureau of the Census
Joseph A. Hill
North Atlantic States
United States
Nebraska
Mississippi
State of
Washington
Vinol Cod Liver Oil Guarantee From Cook and Sherman
In a large drug sale we meet many with coughs colds and bronchial troubles. We guarantee Vinol cod liver oil preparation free of oil or grease and containing all elements from fresh cod livers. Vinol strengthens organs cures coughs and colds boosts appetite and vitality. If it fails we refund every dollar. Cook and Sherman, Druggists.
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Washington
Vinci
Cook & Sherman
Public Real Estate and Household Goods Sale in Washington
Arthur Mason declares a public sale at his North West Washington premises on Saturday December 9 1905 at 1 30 PM. Two residence properties No 1 and No 2 described with eight and six rooms respectively plus barns wells and improvements will be offered with furniture and household items including bedrooms suites stoves carpets and more. Auction held by Teeter and Lathrop with S J Kellogg as clerk.
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Teeter & Lathrop
Washington
Poperties
Ottawa
Arthur Mason
J. Kellogg
We&s
Thanksgiving meat line at R. Stuart & Son
A local notice advertises a wide selection for Thanksgiving including turkeys ducks geese chickens Bal timore oysters mincemeat and other up to date market items. It urges early orders to avoid missing a holiday dinner and promotes special offerings for large gatherings at 41-61 R. Stuart & Son.
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Baltimore
R. Stuart & Son
Boy Detective Master Marcellus Moriarty Captures Suit
The Boy Detective Master Marcellus Moriarty was the boy detective who captured the suit at Dougherty Bros yesterday.
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Marcellus Moriarty
Dougherty Bros
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Square Meals
TAF
Roy Y.stichter
D. A. Chalmers
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the Manning Glee Club
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K. F. Steck’s
Terie
Washington National Bank
East Side Square
John Rate Eo
Greenbacks
V. C. Slocum
M. C. Slocum
Peck & Taylor
South Dakota
Duncan’s Book Store
North Side Square
Washington, Iowa
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