Alvan Godfrey goes to Egypt to teach abroad
Alvan Godfrey, resident northwest of the city, sails for Egypt to teach at a United Presbyterian foreign missions school in Zakazik for three years. He leaves Monroe county after resigning his current post and is a Washington Academy and Tarkio College graduate.
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Alvan Godfrey
Egypt
United Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Godfrey
Zakazik
Monroe County
Ile
Washington Academy
Tarkio College
Weather forecast prompts mixed reports across cities
The document blends a Washington forecast for Iowa with scattered regional items from Chicago Clinton Omaha and Port Wayne. It notes cloudy conditions some rain and rising temperatures, plus a series of brief, disparate notices on crime weather incidents and local events.
Desperate White House Vestiuble Incident Involves Elliott
A hand to hand clash at the White House vestibule left an armed man named Elliott, from Minneapolis, and Officer Bissell badly injured. The assailant was disarmed after a fierce struggle and both were hospitalized.
Local residents and visitors share city greetings and trips
Ht. G. Tlaghes was a passenger for Columbus Janetion this morning. The Misses Ella and Ora Orris, Nettie Hunter and Ireve Nickerson spent the day yesterday at the 8. 4, Bissley home south of town. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sullivan, who have been visiting at the Samson home, returned to Burlington this morning. Mr. and Mra, BD. A. Penen ree turned from a brief visit in Knoxville and Albia, Saturday evening. Mr. Al Memtard is calling on trade in the city today Robert Morris, of Brighton, was an over Sunday visitor in the city. The Misses Jessie Sage and Blanche Smith returned this afternoon from Chicago.
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Ht. G. Tlaghes
Columbus Janetion
Ella
Ora Orris
Nettie Hunter
Ireve Nickerson
Bissley
D. M. Sullivan
Samson
Burlington
Mra
Tom Brinton
Brighton
R. T. McCall
Lizzie Anderson
Crawfordsville
J. H. Walker
W. W. Chaffee
Webster
Kingsbury
K. F. Maass Piano Co
Mabel
Julia Swift
J. C. Swift
L. D. Robinson
Win Smouse
Will Wilson
Belle Smith
Chicago
George French
Paul
Goldfield
Clarion
Iowa
A. Knox
French
Will Black
W. A.taylor
J. M. Taylor
Parsons and Academy Play Football in Weekends Tilt
The Parsons team defeated the Academy eleven 10 to 0 in a Saturday game marked by strong first half defense from the Academy and bright plays on both sides. Wolfe at fullback starred for the Academy while Parsons used end plays to gain most yardage as a return game is planned for Fairfield next month.
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Parson
Academy
Parsons
Wolfe
No. 1
Fairfield
Parsons Washington Thomas
Benn Leggett
R. G. Darbyshire
Hinklen
T. Munro Woelhof
R. EK. Davis Wirt
L. G. Whiting Robinson
Edgington Tappert
L. BK
Wolfe Baker
Q. B. Tripprreen
Social notes from Winfield area residents visit, travel and events
Miss Helen Clark and Mary Welch visit in Winfield and Lexington respectively while J W Maxwell travels to Crawfordsville and Burlington residents travel south. The item lists numerous local trips, a funeral, piano purchase, licenses to wed, pension day notices, land viewing trips, harvest yields, and upcoming cattle purchases in Montana Idaho Oklahoma Texas New Mexico.
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Helen Clark
Winfield
J. W. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Lillian Minick
May Brookhart
Verdi
Mary Welch
Lexington
Pioneer Abel Waebburn Dies at 105 in Quasqueton
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 5 Abel Waebburn a pioneer settler dies at Quasqueton aged 105. He lived through early Iowa days and witnessed vast regional development. Funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
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Cedar Rapids, In
Abel Waebburn
Quasqueton
Williams and Middendorf Bank Faces Strain Over Securities
In Baltimore on October fifth the crippled Williams and Middendorf bank was found to be laden with Sea Board Air Line securities. Banks have moved against the firm, yet Williams and Middendorf say they can meet all obligations if granted time.
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Baltimore
Williams & Middendorf
Seaboard Air Line
General Miles Declines Candidacy for Major Office
Dallas October 5 General Nelson A Miles stated he is not a candidate for any office and has no expectation of running for president or Texas governor.
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Miles
Dallas
Tex
Nelson A. Miles
United States
Texas
Washington County Leads Southern Iowa Teacher Candidates
Midland Schools published a map showing the number of students from each county entering the state normal. Washington county tops southeast Iowa and ranks second in southern Iowa with 33 students, Cass 40, Keokuk 29. The note claims improved teacher quality and higher ideals, asserting Washington County teachers cannot be discounted.
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Midland Schools
Washington County
Iowa
Cass County
Washington
Keokuk County
Bridge Proposal at Skunk River Griffiths Ford Inspires County Board
The county board adjourned today with petitioners urging a bridge across the Skunk river at Griffiths ford between the Brighton and McKain bridges. A new crossing would aid Clay township residents reaching Washington, as high water has closed Griffiths ford for two years. Mr. Longwell was absent and no action occurred. The Rubio bridge project may also be acted on soon.
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Skunk River
Griffith's Ford
Brighton
McKain
Clay Township
Washington
Grifith’'s Ford
Longwell
Rubio
Odd Medical Scene and Quip Exchange
The Carrollton tale describes a Black man taken to a Black doctor then a white physician who notes the patient’s pulse and tongue. A separate Washington Star fragment features a bantering exchange about philosopher’s stone and wealth via quarrying paving contracts.
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Carrollton
Bosworth
Star-Sentinel
Darky
Washington Star
Marriage Hope Faces Father’s Will in Town and Country
Dialogue from Town and Country shows a couple facing parental opposition as they insist their union should not be blocked by the father’s wish. Jack expresses hope that the marriage stands, fearing it would be difficult if opposed.
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Jack
Lost and for sale notices from the Journal ads
Classified notices list items for sale and services including a good family horse and buggy a large bay mare with six months colt and a general store and post office for sale. Several help wanted items for cooks and a girl for general house work appear with inquiries at the Journal office and a city bus line contact.
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Benz Hotel
Lindauer
Organ Factory
Royal Neighbors Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening
The Royal Neighbors will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30. A full attendance is desired.
Liquozone claimed to cure germ diseases with liquid oxygen
An advertisement touts Liquozone as killing internal germs without harming tissues and claims a $1,000 guarantee for any germ it cannot kill. It describes the product as liquid oxygen, 14 days per bottle, tested over two years, and endorsed by medical authorities for numerous diseases.
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United States
Jane
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Florist Neues
West
Washington -St
M. Lombardo
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
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Evening Journal
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Fiddler
Inez
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O'Leary
Satetdes
Clinton
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Oet
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Terre Haute
Omaha
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Port Wayne
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St. Cloud
Minn
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White House
Elliott
Washington, D.C
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Anwar
Penang
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Milwaukee
Chas. M Rtcer
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Capt
J. B. Gallagher
KE. W. Moon
Eva Baldwin
Jos. Hise
Lizzie Kron
Keating
J. L. Kennedy
Crookston
W. F. Keating
Polk County
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Joe Purvis
L. D. Higgins
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Jap Bidwell
Bill Edwards
Montana
Idaho
Mr. Edwards
Bragg & Bokenkamp
Cedar Falls
Sapleigh
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Baxter
A. Baxter
Tivinaston
Journal
Maud Itn
T. J. Neiswanger
Chas. Gorham
D. M
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Colenso
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Frank
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Jae Ini
Manhattan
St. Paul, Minn
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Mooger
Duluth
Winnipeg
Oweney
Mann & Co
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Jarcen
Scientific
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New York
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Liquid Ozone Co
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