Clay resources and stoneware in Iowa clay deposits
The Iowa Geological Survey outlines extensive clay beds across Iowa counties, noting superior quality deposits along the Great Rivers. It describes uses from common brick and tile to vitrified paving brick, stressing durability, beauty, and potential statewide paving systems while detailing analyses and commissioning plans.
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Feowle
Comiaren
Jaonsutudiy
Lowa
Atlas
Cammel de Fae
Lavya
Sieel
Lansdale
Evry
Tower
All Souri
Sioux
Mississippi
Des Moines
UN Front Uriel
Stata
Cowncil Binits
Davnport
Towa
Iowa
Lown
Geological Survey
Densdale
Mroi UG
Patrich
List
Escaped to War: Wakramis Youth Joins Army Amidst Parental Battle
A young Wakerman named Waketamwa defies parents and eludes recruitment obstacles to enlist in the army during the great war. After a stormy winter escape with Veco Lewis, he lands in Chicago and secures a wartime recruit, enduring a comically oversized uniform and a hopeful return home.
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Wakramis
Ll. Wakeman
Tle
Waketawa
Wade
Harvard
Jin
Veco Lewis
Chicago
Aye Hetui
Peter Peond
Old Washington
Randolph Street Bridge
Iattury D
Wiinits Light Artillery
G. Lewis
Minster
Mary Tines
Church Parade Amid Turmoil In South Africa Gossip
Fragmented OCR notes describe a church parade in South Africa with a bishop officiating. The text suggests cultural tensions, blasphemy accusations, and disputes over ritual attire and behavior. A later section mentions a charitable service and a tailor shop advertising opportunities, with unrelated financial figures.
Cockran on the tariff and free trade vision
New York congressman William Bourke Cockran argues for tariff reform, citing experience of other nations and the need to increase government revenue through tariff adjustments. He criticizes protectionist excess and warns against entrenched duties, urging a balance to boost trade, industry, and wages.
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New York Statesman
Warridayy
Wy Burke Cockran
New York
Cockran
Wpublicans
the Grand
Democratic Party
Mr. Dalzoly
Ald
Tia Demdenne
Triste
Ubi
Ely
Barbirigny
Economiu Comtests
David Hume
Coukran
Adan
Conlin
Ieey Ivpigas Ue Ky Yuraope
Mersin
Protective tariffs debated by Covlkpian and Corkran
Fragmented archive notes quote Mr Covlkpian arguing protective tariff policy supports domestic industries while opponents warn against remedies that harm Europe. The dialogue touches on Wilson tariff as reform and contrasts with McKinley policies, with political tensions in New York and broader national implications.
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Covlkpian
Beneft
Fk Admissula
Germany
Minnen
Corkran
New York
Tnd
New Yorke
Meg
Coukran
Coukenn
My. Wilton
Seine
Jess
Wilson
Ula
Republican Party
Old Joe Killed by a Bear in Ki Run Woods
An elderly horse known as Old Joe is killed by a bear in Ki Run while Pettibone tried bear-trap baiting with the horse. The tale describes how bear traps use dead horses to lure bears and recounts Pettibone’s fatal encounter with the mother bear and her cubs, ending with his death and the horse’s body left in the woods.
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Samual Pattibone
Ki Run
Ol Joe
Pennsylvania
Samuel Pettibone
Joe Horse
Bik
Vettibone
Old Doe
Hind
Peltibune
Oldney
Pettibone
Cubs
Winsell
Kum
Alam
Bega
Uae
Pittibone
Regia
Bain
Iowa State News Confusing Senate Qualification Case
Cannet Maid Mra Omlees Thomas G. Shirper, newly elected Democrat from Dis Maines zeninty, previously held Alderman post in Tors 'ington. Revised Iowa statutes bar officers from lucrative offices, leading to questions on his eligibility for state senate. Authorities argue his seat is invalid and the term now held by Ninn is effectively void.
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Mra
Omlees
Thomas G. Shirper
Democrativ
Dis
Maines
Zeninty
Fy Tors ‘Ington
Iowa
Tarper
Tebias
Ninn
Local Bonds and Warrants Stir Swins City Controversy
In Swins City a justice of the peace published warrants drawn by the board of supervisors to pay themselves. Hundreds dispute receiving the funds as listed, sparking a public uproar over misused county money and related bonds.
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Buprevisars
Aewusocke
Justice of the Peace
Swins City
Board of Supervisors
Fire destroys small Des Moines frame house killing children
A Des Moines home occupied by Philip H. Rabson burned with Mrs. Johnson stepping out leaving Lavo Rabson two and three year olds trapped and burned alive. The city also saw a National Guard officers meeting in Des Moines electing Col F.P. Mahin president and noting officers Swalin Garlock Coal and Lyuma. A Savery House room in Des Moines was robbed of cash and $400 in jewelry and valuables.
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Tive Gleis
Dex Moines
Philip 8
National Grand
State Association of Officers of the National Guard
Wadheal
Nes Moines
We Mahin
Swalin
Maj. Garlock
Col. Coal
7. Lyuma
Savery House
Des Moines
Wrother
Dudge French
Ralph Nuthing
A. M. Lee
Davenport
Marx
New York
Sue
Train incidents and local notices mix in scrambled Iowa pages
A jumble of names and events from Iowa towns describes trains striking drivers and workers, deaths near Ottumwa, and various local happenings. Reports mention Jools Rogers and Nathan H. Wadgerton killed by trains, a coroner’s case in North Liberty, and a boxing of capitalists planning a cash event in Independence.
Stevens' Con Quixote Act in Hawaii Controversy
In a heated discussion, Stevens faces criticism over recognizing the Hawaiian provisional government. Documents suggest he may have aligned with insurgents and promised aid, while Judge Dole’s account questions the timing of U S recognition. The debate centers on accountability for aiding insurrection and implications for U S international stance.
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Stevens
Committee of Policc Safety
Tass Highis
United States
Dubit
Dando
Diage Dele
Judge Dele
Parker
Nainhal
Duala
Dole
Lilinok
Breyons
Side Dole
Atx Staves
Taye
Manolonous
Condert
North American Review
Fragmented political chatter on pension, tariff, and party maneuvers
In jagged transcription from the Buffalo Express and Albany Argus clippings, politicians argue over pension eligibility for a veteran aide, tariff bill delays by Republicans, and accusations of obstructive tactics. The text layers misheard names and garbled phrases, reflecting a noisy 19th century press montage.
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Reynolds
Washington
Gresham
Clevelwuel
Duisely
Fhuston
McCluley
Ohio
Ubie Ik
Danka
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Jowa News Leteer
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PD Dapiiteet
Uwa
Astore
Uwlingis
Iuneoels
Mississippi River
Tinmilton
Keokuk
Libs Devision
Snk
Mets
Wentmer
Carpenter
Binstead
Iilingis
Me Ik
Moloney
Uliovis
Lave
Mc Toney
Ulinois
Church IN
South Africa
Biship
Mashonilind
Chural
Dumond
Riv
Die Git
Greas Pawi
Nie World
Old Joe
Broglelyn
Iowa State News
Bendamen Grierk
Ninsel
Peaneltula
Brier
John Yoder
United States Mail-Carvier
Johnson
Town City
Jools Rogers
Corning
Brooks
Royal Heating Company
D. Wheeler Smith
Frank Shaefer
Ottumwa
Nathan II
Wdgerton
Tmder
Wheale
Mount Mlewsant
T. de Robinsen
Wairfield
Tabfeb- TaLry Y
Induspendence
Charles City
Adivarce
Clare Bonsall
Diay Tis
Molly Spotts
Fiers
Wisconsin
Lillegy
Pwi
Sheil Stout
Muse City
Niels Matson
Uiterptiel
Peter Anderson
Susan
Job Dindelson
Spealer Crip
Beash
Es Speaker Reodix
Leeel
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