Second U. P. Church Picnic at Sunset Park
The Second United Presbyterian church schedules a congregational picnic for next Saturday at Sunset park with a rain plan at the church. Arrangements are led by congregation members with alphabetic initials A, B and C. Dinner is at noon and attendees are asked to bring filled baskets. Mrs. Lem Cherry will arrange transportation for those needing rides.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Lem Cherry
Let Me Do Good Now
A reflective note urges immediate kindness and善行动, urging the reader to seize opportunities to help others in the one life they have. The author signs as Stenbhen Grejlet.
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Stenbhen Grejlet
Relief For Sore Feet With TIZ Remedy Claims
Promotional piece praising TIZ foot remedy for sore feet used by policemen worldwide. Claims include drawing out poisonous exudations, cleansing pores, and making feet feel new. Endorsed by Emzy Harrell of Austin Texas and offered at 25 cents per box via Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Illinois.
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Tia
Tiz
Tam
Emzy Harrell
Austin
Texas
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Brighton and Surroundings News Briefs
John Miller and family were Washington callers last Thursday. Lacey Smith went to Rose Hill last Saturday seeking work. Grace Gowey teaching at Indian Creek school had an accident when a ball broke her spectacles and glass got into her eye. Sammy Stockman of Packwood stayed at the Ike Stockman home. Prody A Borkoski will be back on the route Saturday. Tom Gassaway near Brighton suffered a serious silo accident causing head and spine injuries and a stroke. doctors hold out slim recovery hope. Mrs John Frain visits in Wyman. Leslie Hicks visits Fairfield. Mrs John White returns from Washington with daughter improving. F A A lodge members visit Fairfield for social night and supper. Remains of Frank Crish Jr arrive from Muscatine. funeral at Pleasant Plain Catholic church.
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John Miller
Washington
Lacey Smith
Rose Hill
Grace Gowey
Indian Creek
Sammy Stockman
Packwood
Ike Stockman
Prody A. Borkoski
Tom Gassaway
Wolcutt
Washington State
Leslie Hicks
Fairfield
Brighton
John White
Pauls
Fairfield Lodge
Fairfield People
Frank Crish, Jr
Muscatine
Rock Island
Pleasant Plain
Crawfordsville Visitors Attend Local Fair in Winfield Outing
James Porter Glen Porter and Will Crawford of Ainsworth visited Crawfordsville yesterday. Dozens of residents including Mrs Robi Rhea Mrs Max Keller Mrs Louisa Williams and many others traveled to Winfield for the fair today. Max Keller arrived to help manage the store in town.
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Crawfordsville
Elizabeth
Winfield
Local Notes from Kalona and Surrounding Areas
Kalona reports travelers and visitors including Tom Brewer traveling to Tipton for the fair. Mrs. Lauser and daughter visited H. F. Lauser in Wellman. Albert Powers family of Wellman spends days with Wim Small’s family. A Z Rawson and wife plan a week with relatives in Belle Plaine and Chelsea. Jos C Gingerich and family visit Wayland. Len Bush returns from Eden Illinois after resigning as stock farm foreman. Marion Kepler and Frank Matthews socialize in Iowa City. Mary Horak travels to Riverside.
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Wayland
Len Bush
Eden
Ill
Tabernagle Ready For First Service And Hidden Praise
The Tabernacle structure stands complete except for lighting and is secured after a severe wind storm. L D Robinson let reporters tour the site, praising rapid construction, safety, and acoustics. The opening service is planned for eleven o clock Sunday with a 217 seat choir loft and 1000 song books on hand.
Farm Notes Not Written for Farmers
A satirical piece mocks domestic life and farm gadgets. It jokes about a husband seeking a divorce over button sewing, lampoons a wife’s duties, and ridicules a vacuum cleaner's impact on farm work and horsehair. It uses humorous, hyperbolic rural imagery.
Mrs Hugh Hall Visits Washington on Business
Ainsworth Mrs. Hugh Hall traveled to Washington yesterday on a business visit.
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Hugh Hall
Washington
Hospital Board Reviews New Building Progress
The county hospital board met in the cirty courthouse supervis ors' room for a regular session. They inspected the new hospital construction, praised contractor R L Davis for timely, quality work, with members Marsh W Bailey A N Alberson C M Keck and A J Morgan present.
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County Hospital Board
Court House
R. L. Davis
Marsh W. Bailey
A. N. Alberson
C. M. Keck
This City
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Box Social at Workman Hall Hosted by Button Workers
Notice announces a Friday night box social in Workman Hall by the Button Workers with an inclusive invitation. The item also mentions Druses of Syria, a 65 000 strong group, who avoid public prayer and conceal their creed.
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Workman Hall
Syria
Proverbial Advice On Treating Enemies Kindly
A Bible verse from Proverbs 26 21 advises kindness to enemies as a method to inspire shameful change. It states that giving bread and water to an adversary may heap coals of fire on their head and lead to reward from Jehovah.
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Jecovah
Solomon
Revival meetings spark wide town prayer effort
Local Christian community rallies for a season of revival in Washington with ongoing prayers and an urging to participate. The Advertising Committee signs the call to action inviting all residents to contribute to the events.
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Washington
Advertising Committee
Water rents due by the 15th to avoid penalty
Notice to water consumers that rents must be paid on or before the 15th to avoid penalty. Issued by 1912 St. Clair Lewis, Superintendent.
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ST. Clair Lewis
Chicago market report reflects slow tones and varied cattle data
Chicago market notes September 14 1911 show estimated receipts 12000 left over 4.87 market prospects slow from yesterday. Light cattle 7.35 mixed packers 7.35 heavy shipping 6.30 6.64 rough 6.85. Cattle 4000 and sheep 27000 with prospects steady.
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Chicago
Ills
Second Report on Livestock Receipts and Market
Estimated receipts today 12000 official receipts yesterday 21036 official shipments yesterday 1768 official-test over yesterday 4589 estimated receipts tomorrow 10000 Market steady to higher Wednesday’s average Bulk 690 to 725 Light 685 to 737g Mixed packers 680 to 735 Heavy shipping grades 665 to 730 Rough 660 to 660 SS Porkers 735 to 740 Pigs 469 to 710 TA estimated receipts 4009 Market steady to strong Beeves 490 to 510 Cows and heifers 2250 to 630 Texas steers 440 to 635 Stockers and feeders 300 to 550 Western cattle 400 to 700
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Chicago
Ills
Texas
Market Receipts and Ranges for Sheep and Lambs
Estimated receipts show strong demand with prices for Native sheep from 235 to 410, Western sheep 250 to 440, yearlings 370 to 665, lambs 400 to 690, and Western lambs 425 to 600. Market activity indicates gains of up to 10 higher in overall demand.
Market Notes Chicago Live Stock Prices September 14 1911
Chicago stock data show cattle steady and sheep strong with bulk at 690 to 730 for light 685 to 745 mixed packers 680 to 740 heavy shipping 665 to 735 rough 665 to 685. Overall market five cents higher than yesterday.
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Chicago, Ill
Grain Market Report Chicago September 14 1911
Wheat closes at 92 1 4 to 92 1 2 cents with firm tone ahead of new crop. Corn around 69 to 68 1 2 cents. oats near 43 1 4 to 45 1 4 cents. Market figures supplied by Beach Wickham Grain Co from the Chicago Telegraph Building.
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Chicago
Ihls
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Ilinois
Local Market Prices And Commodities Listed
Market list shows prices for flour bread and other staples with per hundred or per sack quotes. Includes items such as straw hay and corn meal alongside basic groceries and notes unclear quantities or dates from the historical listing.
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Cveesetvacacnes
Sss
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George Mat
L. D. Robinson
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Esau
Ainsworth
W. L. McConnell
H. T. Jackson
Keokuk Presbytery
Birmingham
Amos Stewart
Algona
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Mornimae
Reister & Son
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Illinos
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