American plans hydro electric plant near Barcelona Spain
Alfred Parrish, an American residing in Rome, proposes a three dam hydro electric project along the Ebro near Barcelona Tarragona and Valencia with 100000 horsepower capacity. He will bring an American engineer to Spain to supervise construction and compares progress at Keokuk Mississippi and Susquehanna dams. He cites Rome as preferred home for retirement and notes European street railways keep pace with American systems.
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New York
Europe
Rome
Italy
Barcelona
Spain
Walcott
Alfred Parrish
Mr. Parrish
Ebro
Aragon
Mississippi
Tarragona
Valencia
Why Champ Clark Faces Bryan Nemesis On The 1908 Campaign
A lively political column compares Champ Clark and William Jennings Bryan as nemeses in the 1908 presidential race. It paints Clark as sly and hungry for the contest while noting Bryan’s famed, biting rival and the Baltimore convention atmosphere. The writer hints Clark may preside in the House for some time.
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Speaker Clark
Abe Lincoln
Baltimore
Pike County
Italians seize Tripoli and alter European balance
Mr. Parrish states that Italian capture of Tripoli prevented German footholds in North Africa, altering potential European and world outcomes. He notes Germans failed to match American electrical goods and raises questions about Tripoli's strategic value.
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Rome
Tripoli
Mr. Parrish
Morocco
Mediterranean
Algeria
Europe
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure With Constitutional Treatment
Readers are told Mall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promising to cure all stages and offering 100 dollars if it fails. Includes testimonials, address in Toledo and pill recommendation.
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Mall
Kall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
High School Football Training Rules Enforced
After a post school meeting the squad agreed to strict training rules. Two or three stars left the team for refusing to quit smoking while others pledged to quit. The coach and principal emphasized fitness and discipline as the team prepares for West Liberty play and aims to improve for next season.
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Eeven
Loose
Athletic Association
Ball Park
West Liberty
Liberty
Columbus Junction
West Liberrty
Record Sugar Beet Crop Boosts Iowa Farmers Prospects
Waverly Iowa reports a record sugar beet harvest with yields up to twelve tons per acre and early estimates showing a 15 to 20 percent gain over last year. Local factory officials say the state could require two more plants to meet demand, potentially keeping eight million dollars in state commerce. The average local yield is about twelve tons per acre, with a five acre record of just over 106 tons.
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Waverly
Iowa
Tawa
John Babcock Tops Chicago Market Hog Sales
John Babcock led top hog sales on the Chicago market Friday. Receipts reached about 7,500 with 3,851 carried over from Friday. 1,500 shipped, 2,000 in pens. Prices cleared around 9.05 to 9.30 with a top of 9.42, the year’s high, and an average of 9.19, up 3 cents from yesterday.
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Farmers & Drovers Journal
John Babcock
Chicago
Horses Burned in Davenport Stable Fire
Nineteen horses cremated as fire swept the Ewerk and Richter Transfer stables in Davenport on Sunday night. Sparks from cigarettes allegedly started the blaze, causing a stampede at the Nickel Theatre and about $4,000 in losses. No serious injuries, though women and children in the theatre were frightened.
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Davenport
Nickel Theatre
Ewerk & Richter Transfer Company
Teamseters
Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Western Classification
Topeka Kansas October 46 The Interstate Commerce Commission opened oral arguments by the Kansas Public Utilities Commission in the Western Classification case. The Kansas commission seeks to block a railroad proposed new freight classification from going into effect arguing it would raise rates on many goods in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Kansan Commission
Kansas
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement Testimonial
Mrs T A Town from Water Town South Dakota writes that her four children suffer colds and she always uses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with splendid results. She notes a past la grippe and confirms dependable, positive outcomes from the product. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy.
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T. A. Town
6Th St
Watertown
Foley
Washington Federation to Discuss Boys Movement Sunday
The Washington Federation of Christian Men calls a Sunday afternoon meeting in the Eagles hall to review its relation to a newly started U. S. a boys movement. President S. W. Livingston urges all local Christian men to attend and consider backing the new work.
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Washington’ Federation of Christian Men
S. W. Livingston
Eagles’ Hall
U.S. A
Federation
Tawney to Speak for Republicans at Graham Opera House
James A. Tawney, a leading Republican, will address the Republican ticket Friday evening at Graham Opera House. The event invites supporters and members of the party to attend.
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James A. Tawney
Graham Opera
Howse
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Illinois
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Kewanee, Ill
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Riverside
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Jesse DeMarce
Bell
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Poland
China
J. C. Lemley
W. G. Stewart
Feod
Old Spain
Alfonzo
London
Paris
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Lisbon
Champ Clark
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Murphy, Taggart Et al
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Bryan
Nebraska
Missouri
Byran
Equitable Life
Geo. W. Dempsey
Drlggis Mt One
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Watter
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Illergirl Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
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