Potatoes Grow From Old Crop in Commercial Hotel Cellar
Charles Albeck of the Commercial Hotel reports a remarkable cellar incident where new potatoes allegedly sprouted from old ones after bushels were stored last fall. Four bushels of "the most" were picked, Levihan the Favorite notes, amid a Sioux City Tribune item detailing Catholic archbishop nominations and agricultural prospects.
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Sonshine
Hatn
Charles Albeck
Commercial Hotel
Jealousy triggers tragedy as farmer William McKimme y dies
The body of William McKimme y, a prosperous farmer seven miles southwest of Adel, was found hanging in his barn by his wife after a prolonged absence. Officials say jealousy and possible temporary insanity led to his suicide. he leaves a wife and three children. Also noted are travel plans for a Story City Band excursion to Clear Lake with a revised return time and a house for sale by P. O. Baker.
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William McKinmey
Adel
McKimamey
Story City Band
Clear Lake
Lowa
Local Council Minutes Record Late Bills and Tax Concerns
A tame city council session approved a string of bills totaling several dollars and noted treasury strain from incidental revenue gaps. The paper reports local market prices rising, a series of family deaths linked to illness, and hints at water quality issues. Also covered are a beer inflow, licensing proposals, and the tax ferret case with Auditor Welch under scrutiny.
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Treasury
Johnson
Martin, Young and
Heetland
Roberts
Stanton
TE. McMahon
Marshal
Carsten
J. McManis
Roberto
G. Tulp
Ackley Elec. Light Co
Heatland
Nolte residents inspect town electric light plant
Rep Citizens J H Lighter and C A Grant visited Ralfe to study the electric light plant and praised Ackley service as among the best. A boy in Belver family seriously injured when thrown from a moving buggy. doctors expect no lasting harm. Thomas Hunt of Rigott Tinois dies at 83 after sixty years in the town. Hardin county supervisors are in session. a rogues gallery snapshot could be taken.
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Nolte
Ralfe
J. H. Lighter
C. A. Grant
Thesday
Ackley
Lawrence
EF. K. Belver
West
Moe
Thesdoctors
Reele Rapids Review
Stidott
Tinos
Thomas Hunt
Rigott
Tinois
Joseph Hunt
Mra. Hunt
Ridote
Board of Supervisors
Hardin County
Rogues
Famous Suit Compromised in Arbitration at Center Ville
The famed $8000 suit between Charles Yates and the Ward of Wash Hardin estate ended by arbitration in Center Ville last week. Yates, who married Hardin’s ward about a decade ago, had cared for the aging Hardin couple. He had won $8000 but the heirs appealed and settled for $85,000, with the defendants to pay costs, totaling about $9,000.
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Chas. Yates
Beira
Wash Hardin
Centerville
Yates
Hardin
Thardin
Lyon County World Traveler Tours Prosperous Farm Area
A Lyon County account highlights local prosperity among farmers like J. B. Peters and Sam Martin. It notes 160 acres near George, yields of 56 bushels of oats per acre and wheat prospects, plus village life with thrifty George and two busy saloons contributing to the treasury. It describes threshing habits, meals between shifts, and harvesting activity by Mike Higgins and others.
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Lyon County
Peters
George
Sam Martin
Sam Ias
Thoraugutred
Tie
Martin
Sam
Diemer
Mike Higgins
Harves Helds
Bishop Keane to Visit St Marys Church in September
The arrival of Bishop Keane of the Dubuque archdiocese to St Marys Catholic church is expected in September for continuation services. About seventy young people will join the church during the visit, which follows his recent Rome trip and a New York stop. The exact date is not yet fixed, but the event is anticipated to draw a large local attendance and uplift the congregation.
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Levihan
Sioux City Tribune
Linehan
Sioux City
Lenihan
Cheyenne
Father Clarey
St. Charles Church
Minneapolis
P. C. Garrigan
Catholic University of Washington
D.C
Rome
Rowe Bo Ong
Leathan
Les Quinn
James Quinn
St. Marys Catholic Church
Keane
Archdiocese of Dubuyie
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
New York
Republicans at Cedar Rapids Convention News
Spirited Cedar Rapids gathering signals lively party maneuvering with surprises and shifting supports as Cummins factions clash with anti Cummins interests. Veterans officers from Hardin county elected at Alden reunion. Sudden misfortune near Alden prompts safety reminders. Sues for damages in Franklin county for slander against Willie Treanor. August Butt narrowly escapes injury from falling chimney at Alden. Des Moines plans outlined for Democratic county convention. Local candidate moves spotlight Cedar Rapids governor race efforts.
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Serlode
Cummins
Shaw
Hardin County
Weaver
Wille I. Treanor
Osceola Township
Della Hively
Ates
Hively
Willie J. Treanor
Pranklin County
M. Miler
Ackley
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al Byers
Fleykens
Weather and Crop Service
William McKimmey
P.O. Bakeer
Logal
City Council
Carl Brophy
Iowa Central
Hampton
Brophy
Leo Quinn
Stampton
Globe
Freighs
Mary Consider Law
George A. Lincoln
Des Moines
Lincon
Welch
Sokley
Bishop Keane
Peeted Tore Duriig
Alden
D. A. Gregory
Julous Kews
G. Bliss
Iowa Falls
D. Valentine
Union
Chaphin
Elduray
J. de Gundy
Quarteemaster
EH. Buckhords
Unions
Sirecon
Dr. Gertee
Bina Township
Duly Rabh
Wirdipy Leroy Wlopper
G. N. Lysonny Guekeye
Allen
Ellis
Dug Hadise Jackson
Heaths Union
Butt
August Butt
J. A. Ghoslin
Bampton
Levks
Tom Nailorao
Pat
Iim Wio
Tom Ewing
Cedar Rapids
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