Keota Honors Civil War Cannon With Park and Parade
Keota holds a centennial cannon relic from the Civil War era, purchased with local subscriptions led by Uncle Johnny Wilson. The Parrott siege gun, once displayed at celebrations, secured a park site donated by Wilson and could be restored or reinstalled as a town monument with help from local veterans groups.
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Keota
J. F. Wilson
Washington County
Wilson
Johnny
United States
Rock Island
Palmer & Tallman
Smock
Rice & Huskins
Joseph Kulp
Jacob Kulp
Charlton & Son
F. M. Israel
Dru
Sam Smith
TomLantry
Daniel McFarlane
R. S. Brice
Johnny Wilson
Major General
Parrott
Henkle
Littler
Charles Hinman
Hi. C. Haney
Douglas Henkle
Jesse Smock
Charles Sturtevant
Joe Dutcher
H. D. Williams
Millard Drummond
Charles Bamford
Frank Glover
Lou Davis
Ben Valquardsen
General Parrott
Ed Carris
Cassion
Wilson Park
W. A
Net dyed blue yields bigger catch says Tit Bits
The owners of a St Abb's fishing cat note a blue dyed net catches more than a standard net. The discovery emerged from tests by 65 boats, with the blue nets producing the largest catch.
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St. Abb's
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer In Store Trial
The Rexall store promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion with Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsia, claiming relief from nausea and upset stomachs. Three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold at Rexall Cook Sherman store at the corner of Waghgtk.
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Rexall
Rexall Cook & Sherman, &. W. Cor
The Little Homestead at the Opera House
A large audience attended last night to see W B Patton s The Little Homestead. William Macauley starred as Roy Carroll delivering a strong performance, matched by Bernard J McQueen in supporting roles as the couple he aided on stage in Washington.
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Opera
W. B. Patton
Littl Homestead
William Macauley
Roy Carroll
Washington
Bernard J. McQwen
Jiaving
Joe Delong
Keota
West Chester
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Lee McAvoy
Performance Impresses Audience With Scenic Equipment Show
The evaluation notes the meritorious effort and the fine scenic equipment carried by the company. The performance left a strong impression on the audience, marking a notable display in the day's program.
Pittsburg Wins All Five Versus De Pittsburg
Pittsburg completed a 5 game series sweep defeating De Pittsburg to move to 5-0 in their current slate. Pittsburg now stands 3-2 in the overall 5 game count.
Vinol Promoted For Iron Deficiency In Blood
Doctors endorse iron as essential for blood and health noting deficiency causes anaemia and weakness. The recommended treatment is VINOL, a blend of cod liver oil tonics and tonic iron from Cook & Sherman druggists of Washington Iowa.
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Cook & Sherman
Washington
Iowa
Miss Winifred Bailey Recovers After Train Collision
Miss Winifred Bailey, struck by a Rock Island passenger train days ago, shows improvement as head wounds heal and doctors expect to remove stitches tomorrow. She worries over the misfortune but rests easily.
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Winifred Bailey
Rock Island
No Haircuts Ban Before Oberammergau Passion Plays
Oberammergau starts next year on May 11 running through September 25 with the burgomaster issuing a notice urging men to let hair grow long before performances.
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Oberammergau
Spanish educator Ferrer shot dead at Fort Ress
Professor Francisco Ferrer, educator and convicted revolutionist, was executed by firing squad today at Fort Ress on Mount Juich after his condemnation by court martial. He faced the firing squad without flinching and fell dead at the first volley.
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Fort Ress
Ft. Ress
Mount Juich
Too Good to Be Missed Comic Moment
A stray joke prompts laughter as a comedian struggles to continue on stage. The ad copy then urges readers with kidney or bladder symptoms to start Foley's Kidney Remedy to alleviate pain, regulate flow, and prevent Bright's disease, promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Scott
Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Fragmentary dialogue from a 19th century letter excerpt
A fragmentary text depicts casual conversation with names like Melinda and Miss Howard. The tone hints at domestic scene language and inquiries about meals and wages.
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Schrase
Melinda
Miss Howard
Puck
Visiting relatives and local outings in Cedar Rapids area
Philip Geyer of Cedar Rapids visits his uncle T. Minick. LeRoy Schilling and W Blain Asher hunted ducks at Conesville. Florence Anderson of Chicago arrives to stay with George H Paul. Effie O Loughlin Bert Rittenhouse and daughter returned from Des Moines and Omaha. Mrs A R Atchinson and Mrs Taylor from Richmond Kansas return home after weeks with sister Mrs A J Dawson.
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Philip Geyer
Cedar Rapids
T. Minick
Effie O'Loughlin
Bert Rittenhouse
Des Moines
Omaha
A. R. Atchinson
8 . Taylor
Richmond
Kansas
A. J. Daw
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SIC CO
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McCormick
McCormick and Dain
M. D. Maxwell
Wenger Bros
Auds
A. P. Davidson
E. B. Franklin
Lunch
Mamor Genl
Strong
Graham
Coats
New York
Pittsburg
de- Pittsburg
Miss Bailey
McNurlen
Claude Davis
Ucator
Lisbon
Spain
the Evening Journal
Francisco Ferrer
LeRoy Schilling
W. Blain Asher
Conesville
Boyd Smith
Chicago
Florence Anderson
George H. Paul
J.C. Smith
the Sanitary Grocery
J. C. Smith
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