Missionary meeting held by Washington presbyteries at Ainsworth
About thirty Washington women from First and Second United Presbyterian churches attended the presbyterial society convention in Ainsworth. Officials including President Mrs D Y Graham and Treasurer Miss Helen Fulton led sessions and a keynote address by Rev D R Gordon of India drew strong interest. The bank offering reached twelve hundred dollars and all presbyterial obligations were met while delegates from across the county attended.
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Washington
Missionary Societies
First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Presbyterial Society
Ainsworth
Presbytery
D. Y. Graham
Morning Sun
G. McKibben
Fairfield
Eva Livingston
John Rickey
Winfield
Eva Eckerman
Blanche Hanson
Burlington
Bina Porter
Jessie McLaughlin
Helen Fulton
D. R. Gordon
India
W. C. Fisher
Booths HYOME treatment offered to end catarrh in Washington
Lemiman's Pharmacy promotes HYOME as a soothing antiseptic made from Australian buck and other antiseptics. The ad promises refunds if not beneficial and invites catarrh sufferers to start using the complete outfit priced at 100.
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Booth
Lemiman
Washington
Patra
Thespians Recall Baseball Banter Exchange
The dialogue centers on a theater crowd debating baseball. The Thespian jokes about curiosity over hitting a ball, while The Actor counters that throwing an egg straight is easier, highlighting playful sport banter amid stage life.
Local inventor gets new patents from Washington
William H. Bickford of the Bickford Harness Store has been awarded two patents for practical devices. One creates a roadside rural mail box system moved by gravity to deliver mail to the house and return to place. The second is a loop the loop pleasure railway for resorts with multiple inclined and vertical loops.
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Washington
William H. Bickford
Bickford Harness Store
Mr. Bickford
Bathing as Worship in Hindu Pilgrimage City
Indian sources report nearly two million bathers at Allahabad during a single week as the Jumna and Ganges converge there. Indian bathing is both a religious duty and personal luxury, contrasting with American seaside resorts.
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India
East India
Allahabad
Jumna
Ganges
Fog trumpet tested for Cape Race signaling
Fifty years ago on Sunday October 6 a new fog trumpet was tested for possible Cape Race use to signal in fog to steamships. It operated by a caloric engine and produced a shrill powerful sound. Twenty five years ago Larry Donovan leaped from Waterloo Bridge into the Thames in London.
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Cape Race
Larry” Donovan
New York
Waterloo Bridge
Thames
London
Love That Enduree Endsures a Man's Silent Longing
A briefing note quotes a sentiment from the Manchester Union about a lasting love that never leaves a man's heart and endures as a quiet, waiting presence. The line emphasizes enduring affection beyond time.
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Manchester Union
Burham Divorce Ends as Court Adjourns
Judge Willcockson adjourned court after two days of session ending the Burham divorce with Mrs. Lee Burham granted a decree and permanent alimony set at two hundred dollars. The Mercer estate case awaits a vacation decision. A few probate calendar entries and minor matters were completed.
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Willcockson
Preston
Burham
Lee Burham
Mercer
Fifty Years Ago Today in October Riots in London and Honored Leaders
A historical note recalls a riot in London between Garibaldi sympathizers and papal Rome supporters. It also mentions an ovation for President Lincoln and General McClellan in Frederick Maryland, with Lincoln praising the Federal army for Maryland's defense.
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London
Garibaldi
Papal
Rome
Lincoln
McClellan
Frederick
Maryland
Hall's Catarrh Cure for Catarrh Claims Cure All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure. Sent to Toledo address with testimonials and price 75 cents. Also promotes Halle Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Uncle Joe Cannon the enduring Old Guard stalwart
One of the few remaining remnants of the Old Guard in public life is Uncle Joe Cannon. The piece highlights his long congress tenure, standpat stance, influence on politics, and reputation as a defender of infant industries, noting his steadfastness and lack of corruption.
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Old Guard
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Uncle Joe
Joe
Mark Hanna
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shelby Cullom
Ilinois
Washington
Washington Monument
Gen. Grosvenor
Ohio
Grosvenor
Roberts
Crail Captures Park Crowd in Iowa Campaign Speech
Joe S. Crail of Fairfield spoke to a several hundred person crowd in a park meeting opposed to railroad influence in Iowa politics. He denounced Burlington’s control, backed Roosevelt party principles and woman suffrage, and attacked opponents Kennedy and Elder as railroad-aligned.
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Phoenix Hall
Fairfield
Washington
Burlington
Washington County
New
Roosevelt Party
Crail
Congressman Kennedy
Kennedy
Mayor Elder
Keokuk
Burlington Railroad
Unusual East Side Square Prank Draws Crowd
A barber from North Iowa avenue, in a bet with a shop porter, dressed in a college boy style to traverse East Side Square. He wore a torn purple sock and a delicate mustache, drawing cheers and public attention as he hurried to his room for a replacement covering. The incident prompted a so called insanity commission call, which proved unnecessary.
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Iowa Avenue
Mrs. P. H. Brogan Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. P. H. Brogan of Wilson Pa attests from experience that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far superior to all others for groups. The medicine is available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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P. H. Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
Lemmon
For Sale Chamberlain's Tablets for Headache Relief
Advertisement asserts headaches stem from a disordered stomach and claims Chamberlain's Tablets will cure it. Publicizes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Lemmon
London Chandelier in Alhambra Hall Noted for Size
A London Alhambra music hall chandelier is described as among the world’s largest with sixty electric lamps at 500 candle power each. The claim highlights the hall’s grand lighting feature and its engineering.
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London
Alhambra Music Hall
Copeland Praises Cough Remedy Over Doctor’s Fee
Dayton man J. W. Copeland reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a boy's cold after using a bottle purchased at Lemmon's Pharmacy. He argues it saves a five dollar doctor's bill and asks readers to consider the product.
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J. W. Copeland
Dayton
Ohio
Lemmon
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H. Keck
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