Mrs Nation to Visit Dubuque to Attack Saloons
The diary notes report Mrs. Nation plans to arrive in Dubuque next week with a hatchet to confront saloons and mobilize officials to act. Mayor Berg forwarded a telegram from the temperance advocate, claiming Dubuque's saloon problem is dire, and promised reform efforts. The tale blends local anxiety with ongoing dairy statistics and state industry data.
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Topeka
Kangag
Mra. Nathom
Kansas
Berg
Not For Sale. Huntington Denies Iowa Central Sale
Supt W Huntington of the Iowa Central railroad denied a reported sale while in Des Moines to reporters he said he had come to visit his mother and sisters. He noted Central has had large freight and passenger traffic for three years and commented on recent car applications.
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Huntington
Iowa Central
W. Huntington
Iowa Central Railroad
Des Moines
Slaters
Central
Bay
Minne
Central of Minneapolis and St. Louis roads control
A discussion notes that the Central property has improved and become lucrative under its managers. It states bondholders hold securities as investments and show satisfaction with current control of the lines. Congressman Henderson reportedly added 25,000 for a Fayette College library fund amid ciphered additions and possible Carnegie encouragement.
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Atalia& St. Louis
Central Propertiag
Central of
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Vie
Fayette College
West Union
Uenderson
Carnexie
Morning Briefs from Hamptons Court and Local Notes
Ed Cartey’s Indian with stockings joke circulates as morning gossip. Franklin County court sits in Hamptons with sensational cases anticipated. Marriage in Boone unites Miss Marie Deegue and Mr Frank Morrill. Harman Saak, 18, found dead at Abbey home. funeral to be held at Hazel Green.
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Franklin County Court
Hamptons
Terr
Boone
Inna
Father Geniban
Marie Deegue
Frank Morrill
Wime
Gizzle Conse
Harman Saak
Abbey
Biv
Iars
Stalin
Hazel Green
Our Near Neighbors and Local Notes in Parkersburg area
Alden weighs electric lights adoption while Grundy county reports diphtheria and scarlet fever. Butler County gains new management at Allison house. 140 Masons attend a banquet at Parkersburg. Dows delegation meetings. Parkersburg church dedication set for February 10. June reunion planned for the 32d Iowa at Iowa Falls. tax ferrets unearth 100000 in Webster County. J Hi Gregory named deputy sheriff of Butler County. Revival meetings in Hidora. odd items on ice line and enterprising writers. Real estate and ads note fine residence near Ackley and penny picture offers at Haner.
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Alden
Grundy
Allison
Butler's County
Parkersburg
Hubbard
Andrew and
Fett
Dows
Seven Day Adventists
Butler Farmers’ Institute
Shabe
Iona Falla
Messrs
Ellsworth and Jones
Eldora
Baxter and Granner
Hardin
Marshalltown
Iowa Regiment
Iowa Falls
Webster Country
J. Hi
Gregory
Butler County
Iowa
Newton
Odd Pellady
Great Cumer
A. Whitaker
Shell Rock
F. Bowen
Fom Shepard
Hidora
Week Loghly Fire dept plight and upcoming public meeting
The article reports the fire department in deplorable condition with no funds to maintain equipment. A meeting is called Friday evening at the board of trade building to seek public opinion. It notes few freeholders among members and urges public involvement. It also mentions an address by RB Barrett on rural schools in Geneva February 14. April 26 sets the Butler county education board meeting to choose textbooks for five years with publisher representatives likely assisting.
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Board of Trade
Cauneila
Parkersburg
C. Barrett
Geneva
Butler County Board of Education
Breuning
Boller
Messrs. Brouning
Local Notes On Livestock Trade Revival Plans And Wolf Sighting
A report notes four single industry buyers, led by B G Richardson, with eight carloads of cattle shipped from the yard last week. Revival services at the Methodist church paused due to pastor fatigue and illness among members. A remarkable wolf specimen near Si ef ken's ice house captivates locals with its beauty and scent. A woman seeks to tame it, hinting at possible capture. Billy Sunday may visit the city as pastors push a united mission effort with area churches and residents.
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B.G. Richardson
Methodist Church
Siefken
Union Meeting Plans Near With Sunday Expected to Lead
Local churches have invited Rev. W. A. Sunday and a noted gospel-song leader to assist in city and nationwide revival efforts. Preliminary steps have begun and the final word from Sunday is awaited to announce the opening details and conduct. Further notices will appear next week.
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Ture
Audh
Heykens to retire after 33 years in Ackley business
Henry Heykens, a longtime Ackley merchant since 1866, announces retirement after thirty three years in the same trade. He recalls early years with a small frame 20 by 60 foot building and staple goods, noting a $50,000 business volume in one of the first years and inviting younger minds to continue the enterprise and build a competence.
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IL. Heykens
Henry Heykens
Ackley
Heykens
Farmers Institute to convene in All den Hardin county
The Farmers Institute of Hardin county schedules annual sessions at All den on the stated dates with topics on horse breeding, fruit trees, groves and ornament, Iowa soil and climate, clover as fertilizer and feed, equal taxation, dairy profits, road maintenance costs, and the sheep industry. Additional notes cover a possible cannery site in Ackley and two men named Morrill seeking religious meetings at the city hall. Also cited are Iowa railroad earnings for 1900.
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Hardin County
Allden
Middle States
G. A. Ivana
Trigg
Iowa
Morrill
Morrill Twins
Maccabees Hold Royal Rally in Niey Fourteenth Year
In her Nie’y-fourth year the Maccabees stage a grand lodge gathering Monday night in Wichita Kansas. Elizabeth Lease, widow of Charles L., long resident here, is honored as a keynote figure. The event drew 176 attendees, with speeches by BP A Hanley and Pearl Water, feasting and festivities marking a well organized initiation and growth for the new fraternal lodge.
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Elizabeth Lease
Mary Ellen Lease
Wichita
Kanaan
Charles L
Lease
Brond Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Winnels
Tron Sens
Rural Free Delivery Road Standards and Local News
Special agent John T. Boylan assesses northwestern Iowa routes for rural free delivery. He requires year round passable highways, urging local residents to improve roads. Also reports Grobe farm sale, early automobile venture plans by Breuning brothers, a February wedding pledge, cost of poor relief, and local notices about businesses and events.
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Buena Vista
Taspector
Boylan
Taspeytor Boylan
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