Rush Warner Narrow Escape in the Bering Sea
Court Bailiff Warner received a letter from son Rush Warner describing a near drowning when the boat capsized in the Bering Sea after leaving Seattle. He lost clothing and all belongings, fell ill at Nome, recovered, and is now in Siberia on a prospecting tour. The letter, dated August 21, reports he had been well for two weeks.
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W. HH. Warner
Rush Warner
Nome
Alaska
Rash
Seattle
Hering Sea
Warner
Tle
Augie
Siberia
Roads to Rescue Trunks in Baggage Handling Reform
Passenger officials from multiple railroads plan reforms in baggage handling at the General Passenger and Ticket Agents convention in New Orleans on Oct. 13. They note pad depped trunks help, seek uniform methods, and urge time limits for checking to improve care of trunks and satchels.
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New Orleans
General Baggage
Tiger
Washington man arrested for concealed weapon claim
Frank Adler of Washington Iowa was arrested last night for carrying a weapon described as resembling a small cannon. Adler claimed the weapon was in his pocket not on his person and said he kept it for wolves as bears do not exist in Washington. He was fined 5 dollars plus costs.
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Frank Adler
Washington
Iowa
Tie
Adler
Davenport
Mrs Dodds To Travel By Lake On Midwest Visit
Mrs John W Dodds sails from her home this morning to Chicago to join her sister then travel with Mr and Mrs Sublette of Farbers Fabrikin Dye Works in Eberfeld Germany. The journey includes a lake trip to Milwaukee Waukegan and Blue Island with Mr Sublette connected to the firm.
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John W. Dodds
Chicago
Mrs. Sublette
Farbers Fafrikin Dye Works
Eberfeld
Germany
Mr. Sublette
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Blue Island
Rev W L Clapp Leaves Muscatine Circuit for Wellman
The Muscatine Journal reports Rev W L Clapp son in law of Presiding Elder W G Thorne has concluded a three year pastorate in Muscatine circuit. He moves to Wellman taking 200 members and a salary of 800 dollars with parsonage. His departure draws sincere regret from friends and parishioners. Rev BE Brooks succeeds him and preaches next Sunday.
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Muscatine
Wellman
W. L. Clapp
W. G. Thorne
Muscatine Journal
Musserville
Clapp
Ion
BE. C. Brooks
School Notes Aims High For Upcoming Season
The district adds thirteen new enrollments last Monday boosting attendance. English exam results show ninety percent failure, with praise for the students effort. A football game between the High School and the Academy is set for tonight, urging strong turnout. Grade leaders Lloyd O Loughlin and Supt Stephenson attended recent school events and talks.
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Stella Wells
Milton Jones
Muscatine
Tom Shrader
Lloyd McCall
Company 10
Nellie Wilson
Grace Eyestone
Hlomer Coppock
Leland Clapper
George McClean
Ames
Academy
Lloyd O'Loughlin
Supt. Stephenson
Iowa City Public Schools
Rome
Death of Richard Fisher Brother of Robin Fisher
Miss Sue Fisher learns of the death of her uncle Richard Fisher a brother of the late Robin Fisher He died in Anaconda Montana on the 11th He was a bachelor who visited here twenty years ago He never lived in this community and was the next to youngest in the family The oldest brother aged 84 lives in California.
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Sue Fisher
Richard Fisher
Robin Fisher
Fisher
Anaconda
Montana
Ile
California
Washington Iowa City Council resolves to borrow funds
The City of Washington Iowa authorizes the mayor and city clerk to borrow up to 12000 dollars to cancel outstanding warrants and cover current expenses. Warrants will be paid from taxes with interest not exceeding six percent per year. The resolution was adopted September 14, 1908, approved by Mayor N. Alberson and attested by City Clerk Hugh Hh. McCleery.
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Washington
Iowa
Cit
A. N. Alberson
N. Alberson
Dougherty Fire sale and Sept 23 24 suit orders
Local notice promotes a family bottle priced at 60 cents as a year’s supply sold by druggists. It urges readers to order a new suit at Dougherty Fires during September 23 and 24.
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Dougherty
Beggar Prince Opera Co Presents Said Pasha at Graham
The Beggar Prince Opera Company stages Said Pasha at Graham tomorrow evening with seats now selling. Local patrons urged to reserve early as demand remains high.
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Beggar Prince Opera Co
Pasha
the Graham
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by Jest & Truax and others. Cure claimed to work internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Jest & Truax
Wailding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesie
Wholesie Druggists
Fearful odds against him ends in recover y promise
Bedridden old soldier J J Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters and quickly rose to his feet saying he is on the road to complete recovery. Sold 50c guaranteed by Stewart Druggyist.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Stewart
Tickets on sale for Sept 26 and 27 at big bargain
Local office advertises on site tickets for Sept 26 27 and 82 with a round trip fare of seven dollars. J B Kunath, agent, promises a good location and a big bargain for quick buyers. Inquiries at the office.
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J. BE. Kunath
Said Pasha comic opera at Graham Wade company
Tomorrow evening the Graham Wade and his opera company presents the comic opera Said Pasha. Seats are on sale now.
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Graham Wade
Pasha
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Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Steck
Edgerton
China
Selves
H. F. Steck’s
West Side Jeweler
Shington
Bering Sea
Columbia Pharmacy
J. BE. Lemmon
Prop
Dick Fisher
Hugh Hh. McCleery
Cine
New York
E. C. Carris
Harwood
South Side
Graham Theatre
Warren, Moore, Manaaer
Tatanta
Wade
Pram Pren Anime Imei ES
Lincoln J. Carter
East Mail
Tina
Said Pasita
Neee
West Side
Dougherty Bros
H. Knight
Washington National Bank
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