Society entertainments feature visits and games
Mrs J D Glasgow hosted an informal gathering in honor of Miss Edith Simmons of St Louis at the Charles Keck home. A luncheon followed as guests enjoyed tennis and games. Additional events included a Crawfordeville visit to George Maxwell and an after noon at Mollie Cherry’s Heights residence for Edith Simmons. About sixty five attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
J.D. Glasgow
Edith Simmons
St. Louis
Charles Keck
George Maxwell
Crawfordeville
Lena Maxwell
Lola Welle
Lucy Wilson
Marguerite Pratt
Winifred Hood
Elsie Grumbling
Lancelot Scofield
Charley Winters
Fred Steck
Howard McAleery
Tom Miller
Mollie Cherrry
the Heights
Mise Edith Simmons
First Presbyterian Church
Milan Shields
L. D. Young
H.R Stark
Mies Davidson
Birthday party brightens UT D band gathering
A small surprise party for Mike Springman drew the UT D band and guests for a night of socializing and music. Frappe and other delicacies topped the pleasant event. Mrs Ko Lo MacGuggin hosted a few friends at dinner in honor of Mrs H R Stark of Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Springman
U.T. D
Frappe
Ko Lo MacGuggin
H.R. Stark
Frankfort
Favorite Prescription Boosts Nursing Mothers and Babies
Advert claims Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens weak mothers and ensures healthy, content babies. Includes testimonials from Mrs. Mary Murdock and other mothers praising the medicine for nausea relief, nerve soothing, appetite boost, and sound sleep, plus notes on Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Mary Murdock
Murdock
Woodard Ave
Topeka
Kan
Nothi Ro
Notable 1900s News Snippets From Across The U.S.
A scattered roundup reports Joaquin A. Vargue named for Mexico in Chicago, Frieda Sehrowder’s death misidentified as Emma Goldman in New York, Lt Henry Watterson Jr resigning after double pay, and the American Mids and Leather Company reelecting the old New Jersey board. Also noted: schooner Alice M. Beens ashore in Michigan, National Reciprocity League launching a magazine, Annie Toehm’s Chicago carbonic acid death, Governor Odell’s Dunkirk incident, Ruth Cleveland’s rescue by Fred Small, an explosion at Professor Lehr’s home, a Black man challenging Alabama constitution via injunction, cruiser Brooklyn damage at Buzzard’s Bay, a deadly landslide in Trans-Caucasus, and Civil War flags controversy with the Fourth Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaquin A. Vargue
Republic of Mexico
Chicago
Frieda Sehrowder
New York
Emma Goldman
Henry Watterson, Jr
Louteville
Amer
Mids and Leather Company
New Jersey
Alice M. Beens
Glen Harbor
Mich
National
Annie Toehm
Odell
Dunkirk
N. Y
Ruth Cleveland
Fred C. Small
Duyferd’s Bay
H. 8. Lehr
Ohio Normal University
Ada
Brooklyn
Buzzard’s Bay
Drydoeck
Trans-Caucasusa
Iiuesia
Minnesota Regiment
Mississippi
Social Evening of Mises Hamilton at 725 East Main
Guests at 725 East Main Street attended an informal party hosted by Mrs. Hugh H. McCreery and Miss Hamilton. Attendees received slips revealing hourly tasks and enjoyed amusing activities, a noon dinner for twelve, and later a small gathering with guessing contests and a two course luncheon. Mrs L L Higgs hosted a separate dancing party with 16 couples and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma McCutcheon
North Marion Ave
East Main Street
Mises Hamilton
Hugh H. McCreery
Tod
Miss Hamilton
L. L. Higgs
Chicago
Phanix
R. M. Wilson
Local News Notes From Alneworth and Surrounding Towns
Sept 4 items include Mrs J A L McConnel visiting Pleasant Plain, J M Stewart Jr judging at Eldon fair, Maggie Hofsteater guest of Mrs Rath Cook, Isaac Freeland and wife in Columbus Junction, and Clegg brothers hauling lumber to replace a barn. Local trains, meetings, theatre visit, school openings and residents’ movements are reported with brief notes on farming, carpenters, and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alneworth
J. A. L. McConnel
Pleasant Plain
Mise
Maggie Hofsteater
Washington
Rath Cook
Sidney Coon
Farmers Mutual
Clegg Brothers
Isaac Freeland
Columbus Junction
ES. Freeland
George McConnahey
J. BK. Rowan
Break a Twenty for a Five Dollar Bill
A brief exchange shows Borroughs asking for change to obtain a five dollar bill. Markley complies, but a misunderstanding leads Horroughs to search for a twenty while noting thanks as the transaction proceeds in a city newspaper slice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borroughs
Olf
Markley
Horroughs
Philadelphia Press
Stranger taunts town over ups and downs in prosperity
A supercilious stranger mocks the town’s shifting fortunes while noting ongoing street repairs and the demolition of old buildings. The resident remains cheerfully practical, acknowledging the visible changes and continued growth.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Ancient Roman boxers wielded heavy metal weights
A historic note describes Roman boxing where fighters used weighted metal balls in each hand. The practice aimed to intensify blows and cause more blood, reflecting brutal early combat methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chautauqua Plans Begin for Washington
Mr. Will McClean starts a subscription drive to fund a Washington Chautauqua next year. He seeks 300 shares at $10 each, 200 in town and 100 in the country, to raise about $3,000 and attract top attractions via a Chicago bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Will McClean
Chicago
McClean
Bay threshing coal of John Shields and Son
A brief notice notes bay threshing coal operation associated with John Shields and Son. Details are sparse but identify the business and activity in a maritime or regional setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields & Son
Electric Bitters hailed by Rev J Budlong for liver cure
In Ashaway Rev J Budlong prays Electric Bitters as a thorough medicine after years of jaundice and liver illness. The tonic is praised for liver kidney and stomach relief and sold for 60 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by Stewart's Pharmacy.
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J Budlong
Ashaway
RK. 1
Stewart
Low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake offered Saturdays
Until September 30 the Iowa Central railway sells special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday with return on the following Monday. Great for short inexpensive outings without sacrificing work hours. See your local ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Stewart Stock Farms For Sale And Local Theatre Listing
John G Stewart offers three stock farms for sale at 45 to 55 dollars per acre and a modern residence with improvements. The Madman a Lincoln Carter comedy plays at Graham Friday Sept 12. A married daughter formerly Leota Jenetta Jaques is now in Washington Iowa. Address inquiries to J H Jaques Allerton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G.stewart
Lincoln J. Carters
Graham
Leota Jenetta Jaques
Andrew Wicker
Chillicothe
Lowa
Washington
Iowa
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China
Mercer & Chilcote
SOL Rich & CO
McCall Bros
Ida Roberts
East Washington Street
Master Walter
Edna Stark
Mra. H. R Stark
Clint Cunningham
Violet Jones
Alliene Hailey
Gertrude Todd
Helen Stewart
Biasche Guthrie
Irma Harrison
Laura Stevenson
M. E
W. J. Hamilton
Columbia Pharmacy
Bydney Freeman
Odds and
Ven
Jessie Besack
Newton
Telephone
J. S. Nicholson
J. M. Stewart Jr
Eldon
Poland
Eavgione No
Cotter
Emily Mathers
Mr. Hodges
School For Scandal
Carpenters
Inquiry
J. H. Jaques
Allerton, Iowa
ACME
Harwoods
South Side
Dr. King's
Graham Theatre
Warren, Moore
Washington, Iowa
Carris Pharmacy
Gore
Arkansas
Chas. R. Parkinson
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