Local notices and social updates from nearby towns
Numerous items report visits and travels of residents with a focus on transfers and gatherings. Harry Ragan moves to Des Moines for a better post, while Mabel Buckley, Elsie Minick, and Ada Shamit visit relatives. A false accident report about M. Y. Wallace is denied. The Stotts family travels between Germany, China, and New York, and local growers in Aberdeen discuss corn and potato yields. Steve Blankenhorn’s group plans a 5,000 bushel harvest, and upcoming sales and theater events are announced.
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J. U. Stotts
New York
Germany
China
David Blankenhorn
Carl Hering
Aberdeen
Sam Anderson
Sam
John
Frank
Harry Anderson
Washington County
Blankenhorn
Frank Anderson
Mr. Blankenhorn
Brave Annie and her dog Leo save a child story
A rural tale recounts five year old Annie and her collie Leo rescuing a girl and surviving parents search after the dog is injured. Annie remains calm claiming Leo was only a pet while authorities and villagers search through night and day until dawn find them safe.
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Evelyn
Jack
Daddy
Annie
Leo
Dog
Hal
Es sanay Comedy Tonight and corn prospects in Blair area
A Journal representative notes 1911 corn prospects in the state appear normal with five ears from R B Stephens showing a 12 to 13 inch length and good circumference. Blair window dates September 14 15 16 to display Schmoeller Bros Fail and Winter Suitings and Overcoat Goods with made to order suits from 20 dollars.
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R. B. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Blair
Schmoeller Bros
Winfield Fair Delays Train for Evening Stay
Havana smoke stalls and peanut roaster join crowds at the Winfield fair as Kol J M Kelley departs for the event. The curtain rises at 7 15 for The Squaw Man. Dr. R T Anderson visits Lem Cherry home after studying in Chicago. The northbound Burlington train will wait in Winfield until six tonight to allow fair attendees to linger.
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Messrs. Gilman & Co
Graham
J. M Kelley
Winfield
Winfield Fair
R. T. Anderson
Belgrade
Mont
Lem Cherry
Mr. Anderson
Washington High School
University of Chicago
Burlington
Tabernacle Nears Completion After Heavy Work
About a hundred men labored overnight on the tabernacle as the roof tar paper was finished and stage and singer terraces advance. Seven regular workmen under J. F. Simpson manage progress while minor injuries occur. seats and floor finishing proceed, a custodian room guards the inflammable structure at night.
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Tabernacle
J. F. Simpson
Howard Hill
Funeral of Rev. John Lackey Held at Lytle Home
The funeral for Rev. John Lackey will be conducted tomorrow at 3 PM at the J. M. Lytle home by ministers W. R. Sawinill and W. C. Fisher.
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John Lackey
J. M. Lytle
W. R. Sawiuill
W. C. Fisher
Stupid Fish Warns About Fish Senses
Professor Harold Russell of London challenges popular yarns about fish by stating they are deaf, dumb and nearly color blind. He notes calcareous ear stones give fish balance, while eels rely on defective smell. A conger eel fed on various baits showed no change in appetite.
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Harold Russell
London
Russell
Beck Cho Sens Honored In Laymen’s Association
Fairfield Iowa September 12 The Laymen's Association of the local conference met September 9 at 10 am in Library hall President J M Beck of Centerville presided Delegates attended from nearly every charge. Officers elected include Charles H Keck Washington president Burling ton district A K Harper Fairfield Muscatine district Ray Dean North English Oskaloosa district J B Burton Kellogg Ottumwa district S G Cushing Ottumwa secretary A N Jarvis Burlington treasurer F H Maytag Newton The next session will be at Newton in September.
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Fairfield
Library Hall
J. M. Beck
Centerville
A. N. Jarvis
Burlington
Charles H. Keck
Washington
A. K. Harper
Muscatine
Ray Dean
North English
Oskaloosa
J. B. Burton
Kellogg
Ottumwa
S. G. Cushing
F. H. Maytag
Newton
No Ball Game Tomorrow Due To Keota Arrangements
Keota could not arrange to play the game on local grounds tomorrow so it is called off. The town’s baseball enthusiasm remains high with many local players and most of our regular team unavailable, promising better matchups next season.
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Keota
Old Negro Seeks Marriage License in St Joseph Court
A man named Ephraim asked a judge in St Joseph Missouri for a marriage license. The judge questioned if he had been married before, and Ephraim replied that he had, seeking a new trial.
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St. Joseph
Ephraim
Jedge
St. Loula
University 900 Years Old Today In Edinburgh Celebration
Edinburgh notes St University, Scotland's oldest learning institution, marks the 500th anniversary of its founding with four days of events. Smithsonian biology officials attend, and renowned scholars participate in an international program. St Andrew's is cited as Scotland's oldest town near Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh
St University
Scotland
All States
Leoanhart
Biological Department
Smithsonian Institution
St. Andrew's
Camels in War: Appetite for Quiet Rides and Hazards
A humorous account notes camels temperamental dislikes especially toward humans. It recalls a British officer’s camel incident and describes camels as sturdy for long journeys yet prone to stubborn, disruptive behavior when irritated.
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Theimosa
Car Corps
St al Re
Jong
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Snouffer, Hughes & Co
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West Chester
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Baby
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Toledo
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J. O. Sexton
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Cedar Rapids
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H. B. Bowman
Tata
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Minneapolis
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