Kicking for Kindling Wood in Country School Scene
A fragmented rural item recalls James Lane of Alden who killed his wife years ago while intoxicated. It notes his jail time, his struggle with literacy, and his recent improvement in writing and reading the Bible. Also touches on local debts, sidewalk defects, and public notices about school directors and a water well project in Bremer County with costs and depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lane
Alden
The
Alden Times
HB. S. Martin
Carter
P. Kamptoefner
Kamploefner
Nat Place
Kansas Iowa farm stock values rise with cautious rail fears
The report shows Kansas live stock valued at $195,000,000 and Iowa at $274,000,000 with Iowa leading in farm animal numbers and value. It notes railroads from Chicago to Omaha shrinking safety and mentions a time card shift lengthening trips to fourteen hours. Four farmers south of town bought a Peretian Stallion for $3,500, signaling future breeding plans for desirable stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa
Towa
Chicago
Omaha
Chicago Rock Island & Pactfle
Stormed & Company
OQ Railroad to Build New Marshalltown Depot
The OQ G W Railway plans a new depot at Marshalltown with an estimated cost near 40000 dollars. Two business failures hit Webster City this week, with damages totaling 45000 dollars. Dyeraville faces a $3000 suit over injuries from a citizen's fall on a defective sidewalk. Joseph Bancroft & sons shipped 2000 Christmas trees seventy barrels of holly and 6000 yards of evergreen to aid Christmas Joys. Mason City quarry work led to a severe injury when Lincoln Pence's eye was blown out and flesh cut after a fuse exploded. Mason City's 65 arc lights cost the city 325 dollars monthly. A carload of eighteen head of cattle from Wright county poor farm recently sold in Chicago for 80.05 dollars per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Railway
Marshalltown
Webster City
Dyeraville
Joseph Bancroft & Son
Mason City
Lincoln Pence
Chicago
Wright County
Marie Breslau Honored as Legions of Honor Chevalier
Marie Breslau, student of Carolan Duran, has been named a chevalier of the Legion of Honor in France, becoming the third woman painter to earn the distinction after Rosa Bonheur and Mme. Demont-Breton. She received a gold medal from the summer exposition jury, with her works drawing notable attention in Salona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Breslau
Mile
France
Rosa Bonheur
Mme. Demont-Breton
Mile. Breslau
Carolan Duran
Arkley Builds and Growth Mark an Average Year
The town reports 840,000 in new buildings and substantial growth. About thirty houses valued at 1,000 to 3,000 dollars each rose during the season, with plans for more residences and a brick block. The article notes 25,789 teachers on pay rolls, discusses training gaps, rural schooling as foundation, and Iowa’s low teacher salaries contrasted with national trends.
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Ackley
Wan Seb
Arkley
Ailers
Towa
Louisiana
J1nels
Wisconsin
Indiana
Iowa
Dey Ones Also Circulate Wim Protest In Franti
Protesters circulate petitions in Franti as opposition to saloon busting efforts grows. The public flap centers on Controversy in Pranktin and the broader agitation against tavern closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIM
Agutent
Franti
Msl
Ackley Year in Review and Local notices
A garbled year end summary notes expenditures on improvements across ten properties and optimism for gradual growth. It references Chancellor Craig of Drake University opposing more normal schools in Iowa, the need for 10,000 teachers, and reactions to vacancies. Also mentions Mount Cedar Falls and Des Moines district matters, local lodge officers, and a Presbyterian church service with praise and prayers for continued blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Craig
Dratte Bous
Lowa
Des Mobloes
Quancellor Craig
Drake University
Towa
Lawa
Presbyterian Church
Welch Quits as County Auditor and Newcomer Takes Office
The Board of Supervisors accepted Auditor Welch’s resignation at a special meeting. J. D. Newcomer assumed duties, while Welch plans future work as a tax ferret. Reports say the move follows a yearslong controversy over county finances and contracts, with locals noting mixed opinions on his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
The
and Star
Board of Supervisors
Promised to Give Anondtes for s25 and Cherry Tree Scheme
A garbled 19th century report warns of a false promise scheme selling “Anondtes” for 25 dollars tied to the sale of cherry trees by a North Carolina company, alleging indictments for fraud. It mentions victims addressed as “dear friend,” and notes a New Year open house and local protests over late newspaper delivery. Other items include a Christmas wedding, ill health of Mrs. Plaltayral, and pension-related tax notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attios Owen Cuarey Tree Company
North Carolina
United States Court
Charlotte
Mulpeth
Patees Binnerstatt
Harwell
Dollinger
Lawndale
N.G
Parsons
Anura Owen Cherry Treg
Provedure
Mutts
Dbo
Unitue
Mie Prestng
Judi
Werties
Kins Leon
Tempelagers
Miss .da Cline
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Learls
Ghoris
Chas
Mra
JH. Bolton
Belkin
Citizens Authority
Sumner Gazette
Supply and Demand
Republican
Ratherville
Bremer County
Miertiats
Dows
Slmipson
State Department of Agriculture
Coburn
Kansan
Strongé
Kangas
Uapete
Ukiah
Cal
Dac
Hound
Laytonville
Wilts
Ivang
Willits
Heally
Holly
Constantiople
Dee
Spencer d‘Uy
United States
Constantinople
Salonika
Miss Stone
Ming
Silk
P. Gir
Entertainment
Lewis and Clark
Whleb
Yeat Ackley
Telia
Woda
Foiuntain Lodge
Durhig
Ares
Wirshutpral
Daniel Miles
Seylor
Nawton Penny
Phifor Wardutt
O . Hately
Searthy Peet
Koeeavett
Pylor
Tool
Nowcomer
Mia Stead
Will Bocono
Ty Welch
Ard
Hardin County
Hassever
Anish
Yo Investizuta Honka
Dewoerdt
Meader
Burla- Kame
Clark
Bastowa
Towd Malle
Weno
Grundy Court
Stuck
Presbyterian
Isneis Central
Marrigad
Vearl Meyers
Franke Wolf
Linda
Sam Meyers
Kennedy
Mr. Wolf
Powell
Pal Reby
Ashley
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