County Recorder Lambert touts “gold mine” scam to recorders
A circulated circular by Lambert, Franklin County Recorder, claims a secret money-making system that yields high profits for recorders who pay $5 to learn the method. He asserts his own year of earnings and urges others to join, with promises of thousands more. The notice invites recipients to reply and obtain the full details.
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Lambert
Franklin
Recorders
Council Bluffe
Hampton
Tean
Birdsall Faces Uneasy Hours Over Political Deal
Des Moines dispatch reports Congressman Birdsall of the third district facing a difficult period amid rumors of a possible political bargain. The story ends with questions about a statement from the governor’s alleged ally as the congressman’s troubles mount.
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Congreesman
Des Moinea
Birdsall
Taird
Near Neighbors Reported Weather and Events
In Decorah heavy rain and heat created health strain with several prostrations and a gas lighting plan for the future. A FL Dodge man M C Calkins plans Africa missionary work while a Waverly incident left Pat Walsh severely burned. The 56th Infantry moves to Fort Riley for transport. Nadson’s high school building burned Friday night with losses over 820,000 and insurance 812,000. George P. Wilson, pioneer of Iowa Free Methodist church, dies aged 57 in Mason City. Vinton Presbyterian ladies stage Queen Titania's Enchanted Wood with 200 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. Calkins
FL. Dodge
Africa
Waverly
Pat Walsh
Nadson
Geo. P. Wilson
Free Methodist Church
Iowa
Mason City
Eighteen Divorces Set for September Term at Eldora
Eighteen applications for divorce will be heard at the September term of Hardie district court in Eldora, Judge Whitaker presiding. Causes include cruelty and other grounds. docket totals show eighty eight new cases among eighty-nine old, plus probate and crime matters. Weather notes describe unusually hot days, high humidity, and rainfall across Des Moines and Decorah, with crop progress favorable.
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Hardie District Court
Eldora
Love
Cupid
Des Moines
Decorah
Political split over county support and internal deals
A frayed county alignment shows Blackhawk county withholding full backing from Buchanan county’s candidate amid a districted contest. Claims cite intra party bargaining, pressure from Waterloo East Water Street factions, and governor intervention to curb revolts. Also noted: rural carriers to receive two weeks vacation with full pay as a count of federal policy.
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Blackhawk County
Buchanan County
Birdsall
Waterloo
East
Woshipa
Perkins
Bia
Perking
Wed wedding bells echo in Hardin county tales
Four young couples plan weddings with simple ceremonies at St Mary's Cathedral. The Meykens and Tjaden wedding unfolds at Fostoria with families and friends in attendance, while other local nuptials, fly poison accident, land deals, and rising illness fill community notes with brief updates and prospects for the region.
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Hearta
Spttder- Roepbarcer
Tols
Wedperdas
St.Mary's Gathalle Church
Pather Meagher Afttefatiog
Mia Mary Studer
W. Reepbharger
Tte Kroola
Charles Reepbarger
Hardin County
Hays
Generous Donation to City Power Plant Supports Heating
A donor named Lusehmaker offers a 120 horsepower boiler valued at $1,180 to the Ackley electric light and heating plant, with power for his grain elevator at $25 per month. The city accepts at its regular council meeting, avoiding bonds or property burdens. The boiler should arrive soon and be installed, ensuring service for the next season. The council authorized an inspection of heating pipes to keep repairs under $200 if needed. Evangelical Gump Meeting and Young People’s Alliance convention follow, with notable speakers from across the region.
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Lusch
Ackley
Lusehaxacta Ot
Luweh
Lusebmaker
Nazwath
Iowa
Young People’s Aliance
Cedar River Park
Waterlon
Bletop Bowman
Allentown
A.A. Kramer
Cleveland
G Ball
Pittsburg
Af. Loreay, Cedar Falla
H. Bowerfriend
Doduebra
Beach and Shultz's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company Disbands
The troupe played their final engagement in the city Saturday and has disbanded. Members will seek engagements with other companies or in other venues after traveling nearly two thousand miles since June 10. Recollections of Boyhood recounts and local reflections follow as auctioneer F J Schrader notes a busy fall with more sales booked.
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Beach
Shultz
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Troup
Anegg
Schrader
Naual
Weed Nuisance Sparks Ackley City Action Against Weeds
The Hampton Recorder reports on property owners pressing city leaders to promptly curb weeds, arguing they threaten sanitary and aesthetic values. The piece notes weed growth harms the community, can breed pests and disease, and urges rapid extermination. It also mentions upcoming Iowa slave fair events and a diversionary note about T A Vera’s trip to Texas.
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Ackley
Maloix to Hell With Nature speech at medical meeting
At a Wright County Medical Association gathering De. J A Maloix will present a paper titled To Hell With Nature. The subject is viewed as unhelpful to his future prospects. A seven year old, Dick Ludemoon, son of George Ludemoon, formerly Gleves now Parkerstown, fell from a tree and was unconscious until the next day. recovery expected. Court convenes at Eldora next Monday with Judge Richard presiding over numerous trials.
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Wright County Medical Association
J. A. Maloix
Dick Ludembon
Eldora
Richard
Storm and Fire Damage Darkens Thorn Day Night
A severe storm struck Thorn Day night causing a major fire at the Neviz homestead and damage across the area. Lightning killed a horse owned by Milas Kate Donovan and four cattle on the Oeltman farm, two instantly. A threshing crew worked through the morning as officials noted no rain. In Magle Grove, Frank Shnentatr proposes selling theatre tickets to raise $5,000 toward a $12,000 opera house with 800 to 200 seating, awaiting pledged support.
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KR. Neviz
Trepp
Bile Place
Milas Kate Donovan
Orth
Oeltman
Aetler
Opera House
Magle Grove
Frank Shnentatr
Pew Opera House
Drat Verry
Sheephall Iu
Jurors drawn for Grundy court term list many names
Jurors drawn for the September term of Grundy court include John Palmer Reaper J W Hook Shiloh G W Thorndixe Washington John Fearer Stovelay t Mans Molroge Aug Snack Black awk NH WH Dodd Palerno W C Ofatt Felix ES King Claus Fe Dirks Col fax D Toompieo German W A Wilano Pleasant Valley Outwt canvones on the 4th.
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Grundy Court
John Palmer
Reaper
J. W. Hook
Shiloh
G. W.thorndixe
Washington
John Fearer
Stovelay T
Mans
Molroge
Aug. Snack
Dodd
Palerno
W. OC Ofatt
Felix
King
Claus Fe. Dirks
Col
Fax
D. Toompieo
German
W. A Wilano
Pleasant Valley
Canvones
Life Lengthened Ten Years and Local Notices
William Thomas recounts a two week visit in Chicago and a restorative effect on youth. The article notes Eggert & Thoren's grove can be purchased for twelve acres at four thousand dollars. Locomotive engineers in Panama discuss pay and hours. Retired minister George Knoadhe now works as a collector in Waterloo. A. E Leo of the Knights of the Maccabees visits Waterloo, and waterworks work shifts move to a new well. Charley Dowpke buys an automobile and pledges to drive without fear of traffic. Johm Smith is fined fifteen dollars and costs.
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Louis Altnous
George
Waterloo
Aesley
Mlod
Wiliam Thomas
Chicago
Hragon
Eggert & Thoren
Minteury
George Knoadhe
Cedar Falls
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A. J. Mor
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