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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
1
The ad extols Allen's Foot-Ease as clean wholesome healing powder for tired feet with over 30 000 testimonials. It warns against imitations and promotes Allen's Tool-Ease as the original substitute. A separate fragment shows a second year debutante recounting a romantic moment and a shave.
A fragment from a historical newspaper includes old product ads and sell lines for Murine Eye Remedy Chicago and WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT. The text references shoppers, medical claims, and promotional slogans typical of early 20th century periodicals. It also contains marketing calls to druggists and general consumer tips.
The Bar oness Takahira, wife of the Japanese ambassador, holds a premier social role in Washington. Her refined manners and flower-driven fashion set trends among officials and society, with Miss Kiyo Takahira poised to debut in European and Japanese-influenced attire as rumors of a coming out circulate.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reflects on Maj. L Enfant, the Washington engineer who laid out the federal city a century ago. Named for George Washington, he was a misunderstood dreamer whose foresight outpaced his era and led to the enduring growth of the capital.
Washington public schools observe Vine Day proposed by Miss Susan B. Sipe of the Washington Normal School. The plan aims to beautify back fences and alleys along streets with vines, receiving prompt endorsement from the local board of education. The climate of the capital city suits vine growth.
The text highlights Admiral Dewey and his wife as fond of children. It notes Dewey’s friendly, good natured rapport with neighbors and says Charlie Taft, son of the president, formed a close bond with Mrs. Dewey. Charlie wished to join the navy, admiring living near the admiral.
The passage recalls Mark Hanna’s acceptance of Gridiron Club rubbing after Washington’s rise as a Republican power broker. It notes Hanna’s long attendance at dinners, Morgan’s planned visit with a New York broker office gag, and a lively discussion about the next president. The dialogue features an unnamed “old man” and Roosevelt’s amused response to Morgan’s influence.
Women visitors at the White House glimpse the executive dining room and its new luncheon style with doilies on a round table. Mrs Taft plays the Steinway piano, showing her talent as a pianist and ardent devotee of music and home making.
In a Washington restaurant amid harsh inauguration weather Virginians recount campaign tales Judge Harvey cites Smith and Brown as candidates in Richmond. Tyson of Fredericksburg notes Smith sought barber support but the barber wavered. Smith paid a $20 bribe to steady him, yet the barber voted openly for Brown the next day. The barber explains he shaved Brown that morning.
Mary and Elva de Lagerrantz daughters of the Swedish minister are noted as among the prettiest in Washington society. They enjoy social life but focus on athletics being expert horsewomen swimmers and strong at pulling a car. They own a Swedish estate and are described as intelligent and popular in diplomatic circles.
Des Moines Iowa June 8 1909 Judge Ethridge longtime referee United States bankruptcy court southern Iowa died Monday morning at 4 o clock in his home in Des Moines He served as deputy United States marshal and led the office under several marshals He helped establish the bankruptcy court when Congress adopted the new system He is survived by his wife and others from his former residence planned service at 3 o'clock this afternoon
Des Moines near Des Moines Frank Tokesse a young Italian miner was instantly killed when a large piece of slate struck him from behind while working alone in a Coaldale mine room. He was unmarried and his parents are unknown. In Minneapolis Minnesota the Brotherhood of American Yeomen opens its annual conclave to contest the reelection of Grand Foreman William Koch, with delegates from Colorado and Missouri calling for a liberal shift in the grand office.
Delegates for the thirty fifth annual Iowa G A R department encampment begin arriving at Fort Dodge Iowa as clouds drizzle all day. Despite the rain locals and business leaders hope for better weather and a successful convention.
Louis MO June 8 Fred Mahrile on trial for murder was assassinated in the courthouse corridor by ex deputy James Kane as he was to stand trial for the death of Constable Sam Young. The shooting ends a bitter political feud. Proclamation for Flag Day Iowa Governor Carroll designates June 14 as Flag Day urging display of flag nationwide.
The Decatur Cereal company plant in Decatur Illinois, claimed as the world’s largest corn mill, was destroyed by a fire shortly after 1 am. The loss is estimated at 661000 dollars.
A suit for separation by Katherine Clemmons Gould against her husband Howard Gould was called for trial in the New York Supreme Court, but the hearing was postponed.
A sermon outline on Hebrews 11 tracing faith through Noah Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Moses Rahab and others. It highlights faith as the substance of things hoped for, the clear vision given by faith, and the call to endure the race of life looking to Jesus.
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