Motorman and Conductor Killed in Des Moines Crash
A head on collision between a Highland Park street car and a Perry interurban on the Belt Line bridge over the Des Moines river killed conductor J. W. Kizer and motorman Peter McCourty. Motorman W. T. Divitt reported a white signal and speed of four miles an hour before the impact. Twenty five others were injured as passengers, trapped under seats, were difficult to reach in the foggy dawn. An investigation by the coroner and city officials is planned amid a spate of recent wrecks.
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Des Moines
Iighland Park
Perry
Des Moines River
J. W. Kizer
Peter McCourty
W. T. Divitt
Highland Park
Weather overview shows light frosts and varied corn crop
Des Moines Iowa reports a favorable farming week with fairly even rainfall though below normal. Light frost occurred in low areas on the 28th and 24th, but little damage. Most days clear and warm with average highs near 73. Corn safety improving with more warm weather. potato crop below average though apples and grapes ahead of earlier estimates. Hay yields high. overall season profitable despite August drought and planting rains.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Some call it God and others call it evolution
A poem by W. H. Carruth contrasts science, faith, and longing. It speaks of fire and planet, crystal and cell, geologic and human history, then shifts to autumn, horizon, and the mystic ocean. It ends by naming consecration and quiet devotion.
Electric Bitters for health and vigor
The ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the world's greatest health builder, claiming it purifies the blood and strengthens stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It promises vigorous body and keen brain, urging purchase for those weak or rundown, priced at 60 cents with a guarantee by J. Ed Lemmon.
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J. Ed. Lemmon
Buses to County Home For Picnic Outing
Busses will run tomorrow forenoon from the northwest corner of the square to the County Home to take out residents without conveyances for a picnic and return service. Buses depart at 9 30 and fare is 20 cents each way. Weather promises to be fine and locals urged to use the outing opportunity.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
Advert says the stomach liver and kidney cure is in high demand with claims from J. K. Lemmon about outsized results. Pill targets sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. K. Lemmon
Columbus Junction visitors spend Sunday afternoon with friends
Floyd Smith Dick Smith and Hal Jennings of Columbus Junction traveled in a Maxwell automobile on Sunday afternoon and spent the evening visiting friends in the city.
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Floyd Smith
Dick Smith
Hal Jennings
Columbus Junction
Maxwell Automobile
Ficademyp Wotes and Literary Programs Listed
The listing shows Aurora topic history and several performances and recitations. Names include Elsie Wallace Harry Taylor Emmett Clark Clara Wallace Ralph Bunce Lulu Matthews Cloyce Kerr Hill McCleary and others. Jee Arthaud joins the commercial department.
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Aurora
Our
Elsie Wallace
Harry Taylor
Clara Wallace
Ralph Bunce
Emmett Clark
Lulu Matthews
Ethel Larson
Bruce Cowden
Magnet
Cloyce Kerr
Ihidna Merchant
Billa Ingersoll
Lora Darbyshire
Hill McCleary
Alvin Nebergall
Ferne Keister
Stovall Leaves Davenport for New Charge
The A. M. E. conference at Moline Illinois appointed Rev. W. W Williams to lead the local church while Rev. T. B. Stovall departs to Davenport. Stovall had become popular in the city during two years residence. Williams comes from Davenport.
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A. M. BE. Conference
Moline
W. W Williams
T. B. Stovall
Davenport
Stovall
Williams
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Add & CO
Ring
Washington
Eggers
King, General Repairerk
Marion Avenue
M'Courty
Kizer
Uted
Mqnal Bank
J.C. Smith
the Sanitary Grocery
Malaga
J. C. Smith
Socrates
Jesus
W. H. Carruth
Hoy
A&d
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
Jack & White
Lemmon
Jee Arthaud
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
J. A. Harwood
South Side
Charles Edward Russell
Hampton’s Magazine
America
Sugar Trust
John L. Mathews
Rheta
Childe Dorr
George Fitch
Rex Beach
H. M. Lyon
Morley Roberts
New York
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