1910 Census Experts Prepare Vast Tabulation Effort
The United States 1910 census will employ 65,000 enumerators and 45,000 for agriculture to visit six million farms. A hundred tabulating machines and 3,000 clerks will process data from up to 90 million population cards, using punched cards and mercury pins to tally results at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Durand
Wich
Charles Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
W. F. Willoughby
J. A. Hill
Fts
St. Louis Centennial Celebrates Charter Anniversary
The city marks 100 years since its charter as a village with bells rung at sunrise. St. Louis, now a major U S city, showcases a celebration including lectures by Dr. Frederick A. Cook and aviation displays by Glenn H. Curtiss. A parade features 100 horsemen from East St. Louis under Captain James H. Campbell in alternating black and white formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mississippi
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Glenn H. Curtiss
Henry Farman
M. A. Anthony Wireless
National Stoakyards
East St. Louis
James H. Campbell
New Tribe of Eskimos Claimed by W J Bower
W J Bower returning from a two year Arctic voyage reports discovering a new Eskimo group at Prince Albert Land who call themselves Nanacotics. He says the tribe had not seen whites before, appeared tall and similar to North American Indians, wore rich furs, and used native weapons. Women are heavily tattooed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bower
San Francisco
North Pole
Prince Albert Land
Bower
Pearl Found During Oyster Opening in New Jersey
Henry Van Name, while opening oysters in Warrenfield New Jersey, discovered a pearl valued between 400 and 500 dollars. The pearl is described as as large as a hazelnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Name
Wiainfield
N. J
Why Salves Fail to Cure Eczema
An old belief in curing eczema by blood is discarded. Many salves clog pores and do not reach the inner skin where eczema germs reside. Oil of wintergreen in D D D Prescription is presented as the true cure, with a special offer for a trial bottle at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I
Laboratories of
Chicago
Cook & Sherman
The Best Plaster Liniment Trial Ad
A line of advertising claims praises Chamberlain liniment dampened flannel as superior for lame back chest pains and rheumatic aches. The notice notes prompt relief and lists F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Five Men Race for Life to Pasteur Institute
Five men from Lee Creek near Sabina Ohio race to Chicago to seek hydrophobia treatment at the Pasteur Institute. They were bitten when a Duke family horse, believed mad, attacked and injured them. the horse was shot after a veterinary verdict of hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabina, O
Lee Creek
Sabina
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Amos Taylor
Lou McClure
Russell Duke
Harry Duke
Boon Snow
Lambright
Rural Route 1 vs Rural Route 3 in charity game
The upcoming Saturday features Rural Route 1 against Rural Route 3 in a rural route series match. Gate receipts fund road improvements with 60 percent to the winners and 40 percent to the losers, ensuring both sides benefit. Free automobiles advertised for attendees.
Jane Eyre Come to Graham Theatre in Four Acts
Peter G. Piatti presents an original dramatic version of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. The production arrives at the Graham on October 8 and is praised as one of the season’s best. It features Thornfield Hall rooms, a Shornfield Chapel vestry interior, Rochester estate gardens, and Rochester’s Hunting Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Bronte
Peter G. Piatti
Rowland and
Clifford
Graham
Thornfield Hall
Shornfield Chapel
Rochester
Funeral of Mrs. Prudence Stober Held at Richmond Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Prudence Stober was held at her daughter's home, Mrs. A. Sharpe, Tuesday at 11:50 led by Rev. U. S. Smith. Burial followed at Richmond cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Stober
A. Sharpe
U. S. Smith
Richmond Cemetery
Funeral for Stephen C Pierson Held at Home
Funeral services for Stephen C Pierson were conducted Tuesday at 1 PM at his residence two miles west of West Chester with Rev W G Graham of West Chester and the United Presbyterian choir. Pallbearers were Dick Fisher Marion Work Matthew Crawford Frank Stewart and Del Stewart. Interment followed in Keota cemetery. Also included is an advertisement praising Dr Kings New Life Pills with a 75 cent price at J E Lemmon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Pierson
Pierson
West Chestr
W. &. Graham
West Chester
United Presbyterian Choir
Dick Fisher
Marion Work
Matthew Crawford
Frank Stewart
del Stewart
Keota
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United States
Congress
Census Bureau
Washington
Department of Agriculture
State Commissioners of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Dana Dcrand
Mound City
New Tribe of Eskimos
Thos. Simpson
Dr. King
J. A. Harmon
Sizemore
W. Va
J. E. Lemmon
Mr. Merchant
W. N. UD
Black Rock
Bear, Goodby
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Washington, Lowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Iowa
Ge Rr
P. R
Rock EL
Golden State
Sun
Golden State Lim
So'west Lim
Epi
Nicola
Harmon
North Side Square
Poland
China
G. B. van Kleeck
Central
Brighton
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities Lim
Faothound
Peoria Express
Peoria Lim
A. J. Morris
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
King
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McKihinney Drug Co
Hawkeye PT
Barnes
Hawkeye Lightning Rod CO
Riverside, Iowa
Chichester
Clement Srandé
Clifford Thorn
Pis
Court Hou
J. J. Kellogan
South Side Square
E. J. Harpieier
North Side
Squa Washington, Iowa
Real Tate
Atton
W. H. Butterfield
D Law
Crail’s
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Publ
Ofnee
Temple Building
Wilso
Opposite Journal Office
Washington, Iow
W. M. Keeley
P. J. Hanley
Crail
State Bank
Capital
D. F. Macon
Salsee
Macon
Sally
Washington, Towa
Austin
Sutherln
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