Laws in Force July 4 A Public Summary of New Statutes
A list of key laws taking effect July 4 includes two cent fare, primary and anti graft measures, uniform fire policy, maternity hospital rules, and corporate reforms. Provisions cover campaign contributions bans, penalties for violations, auto filings, paid capital rules, expense reporting for campaigns, and city powers to regulate employment agencies licenses and bonds. The compilation also notes changes to railroad hours, sanctions for false stock representations, and various county and municipal salary scales and duties.
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Lange
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Atocka Incorporation
Governmental Rules on Grain and Seed Trade
A notice outlining prohibitions affecting agents representatives and employees of private corporations or public bodies regarding grain elevator combinations pure seed and food law and pure drug law. The fragment indicates regulatory scope across business transactions and organizational roles in agricultural commerce.
Bryan and LaFollette Day at Iowa Falla Chautauqua
About 10 000 people will hear Bryan and LaFollette as Bryan and LaFollette Day and LaFollette Day are highlighted at the Iowa Falla Chautauqua with extra seating. The Fourth of July opening will attract large crowds with Hon Robt Parker Miles of New York City and performances by the Lady Washington quartet and other events. The notice promotes eleven days of entertainment and urges attendance on July Fourth. Crop reports note four to five days of favorable weather for crops with corn showing progress. A report references restricted shipments from Iowa points and wet goods arriving from St Paul Minnesota.
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Bryan
LaFollette
Iowa Falla Chautauqua
Fpue Ouroox
Gothetall
Hon. Robt
Parker Miles
New York City
Lady Washington Quartette
Tanny
Iowa
School Board Meeting Details and Bond Plan
The Angus school board met at Secretary S Bloch’s office to audit books by the finance committee Roosevlt, Althouse and Bembd. Treasurer Rath held 3975 dollars. a 612000 bond issue was ordered, with a $12000 schoolhouse planned this season. Secretary Bloch was re elected for the year after 34 years in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bloch
John Rath
T. T. Roosevelt
G. H. Althouse
O.bembd
TusWorp
Providence
Bloch
Towa
Waterloo Chautauqua Opens With Noted Talent at Cedar River Park
The Waterloo Chautauqua begins today at Cedar River Park a 20 acre wooded site by the river. The sixteenth session promises a grander scale with performances by The DeGrosz band Cleveland ladins orchestra Lotus ladies quartet Bram Van der Herg and others. Literary programs feature Gov Hanley of Indiana Jas Tanner Frank W Gunsaulug Carlton Lee W J Bryan and many more. Ackrey residents anticipate strong turnout and generous attendance.
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Waterloo Chautauqua
Hia
Fta
Aegsiona
Cedar River Park
DeGrosz
Cleveland Ladins’ Orchestra
Lotus Ladies
Bram van der Herg
Salt Lake City
Gov. Hanley
Indiana
Corporal Jas, Tanner
Frank W. Gunsaulug
Carlton Lee
Columbia University
W. J. Bryan
Rey, Bradt
Chicago
Ackrey
First National Bank transition marks closure and reorganization
The article notes First National Bank of Ackley closing after 37 years and reemerging as a national bank under new title. Founders and key staff include J. Lusch, John Carton, S. Traixen, and F. Martin. It highlights conservative, trusted operations, capitalization, and ongoing public confidence as it becomes a national bank. Also lists county license issuances for various individuals in Franklin County.
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Bank of Ackley Ag
Bewah Businers
First National
Byalness
Menara
J. ©. Lusch
John Carton
Carton
SY. Eggert
Antes
Lusch, Martin & Eggert
First National Bank
Q. Lurch
Eggert
Trainer
Digrant
F. Martin Atill
Seth
Businessmen And Local Ventures From Hardin County
A city visitor recounts a Hardin county businessman losing exactly 4500 in a venture that looked promising. AGIMZEN notes illnesses from eating ice cream surpass those from beer. HM Moore near Clarksville signs a two year quarry intake contract with a Waverly beet sugar factory for 600 carloads yearly. The stone is high quality for lime in sugar production and abundant on Moore’s land. Connections grow with waterworks plans to serve nearby buildings, suggesting water supply progress is nearing.
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HM. Moore
Clarksvilla
Waverly
Joint Installation At Odd Fellows Rebekahs Saturday
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a joint installation for newly elected officers this Saturday evening. Officers include Mrs Fohn Groot Noble Grand Miss Mary Vanney Vice Grand Miss Lizzie Jacob Secretary and Mrs Jo Stanton Treasurer. A social session will follow the ceremonies.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
The
Rebekah
Fohn Groot
Noble Grand
Mary Vanney
Grant
Lizzie Jacob
Jo, Stanton
Destructive Sunday Storm Smashes Windows and Strikes Spars
A severe Sunday storm lashed the area with wind hail and rain causing widespread damage. In Ackley a windmill was toppled and trees uprooted while in New Mort ford a Bourquin building plate glass was shattered. Albert LaPlant of Sv. Ansgar was killed by lightning during a game at Qlemona. Unclear reports note postal weighings and labeling duties pending in Ackley on the county line.
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Aplington
New Mortford
Bourquin
Gedar Falls
Andlinois
Sluiog
Waterloo
Iun
Ackley
Albert LaPlant
Sv. Ansgar
Qlemona
St Ansgar
Uphtotov
County Wealth and Town Realty Values in 1907
The 1907 assessment data for Butler County reports 362,620 acres of land with an average value per acre of 44.51, totaling 16,243,101 for land. Town lot values across multiple locales add up to 2408,208, with overall realty totaling 15,011,800. Personal property values overall reach 4,088,136, including cattle at 841,502,118 horses at commerciales, and vehicle and miscellaneous property valued at 2,405,120. The report records marriages and social notices from Iowa Falls and Ackley, along with local incidents and community events across several towns.
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Butler County
Iola
Ollowe
Greene
Dunant
Belstow
Unclear Train Car Incident Involving Hogs
A regular stock car on a Sunday morning freed its freight and rolled down an incline. Company employees found the car off track with hogs piled in one corner about one and a half deep. None of the hogs were injured and the car was unloaded.
Francis Murphy obituary and entertainment notes in Parkersburg
Francis Murphy the temperance lecturer, once in Ackley, died in Los Angeles after noon Sunday. He was gentle and compassionate toward those with differing views and endured personal hospitalities. Gentry’s famous animal show, The Gentry Arena, will visit Parkersburg Friday July 5 with a new, grander exhibit pleasing children and adults alike.
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Francis Muerny
Ackley
Los Angeles
Californa
Fraoca Murphy Waar
Len Perence
Mme
Parkerenorg
Parkersburg
Jess Tina
Fae Mona
All Bound for Parkersburg Marriotte Program
The article describes fourth of July plans across towns with a focus on gatherings near state sites and Hampton celebrations featuring sports, speeches, fireworks, and picnic meals. It notes many will stay home or visit nearby points while Ackley misses the holiday and the flag remains in place until next year.
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Pointa
Ita
Hampton
Schlitz
Gotok
Iowa
Ackley
Illinois Central fares under new two cent rule with on train charges
The Illinois Central announces a two cent per mile maximum fare effective July 4, 1907. Railroads may add ten cents when fare is paid on board if a ticket could have been bought beforehand. A minimum ten cent charge applies for short distances. Public urged to buy tickets before boarding to avoid excess. Officials Haren G P A A H Wasson P TP M.
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Lews
Haren, G, P
A. H
Wasson
P. TP. M
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Jalse
St. Paul
Mion
Vity
Express
Bank of Ackley
Bogan Sa Privats Banking Institu
Officera
Franklin County
Ovid Corner
Dumont
Nellie Patterson
R. Beat
Theo. B. Patton
Pearl Steeley
Aredale
Eva Nichols
Storck
Sheffield
Lillie M. Meyer
A. J. Wolfe
Adeline BK
Miller
W.C, Sutherland
Egan
Frances M. Edwards
Dougherty
A. J. Westberg
Boone
Guild
Jeffera
Ventura
Hardin County
Agimzen
Eiez
Althouse
Senator Lafollet
Wisconsin
Chautauqua
Satur Why
Daly
Weighing Matis
Uncle Sam
Uncle Samuel
Ngle Samuel
Watts
W. HL Gorrie
Sux
Butler Realty
Alls
Frank Pek Areck
J.J. Diemer & Co
Milas Etta Smith
Iowa Falls
Marriagsa
Herman Barger
Misa
Martha Buag
Algona Qourier
A. A. Barger
Mise
Martha Buse
Porterfield
Berneth
Pythian Wall
O. Ouden
Carkeet
Iowa City
Lost Island Lake
Dutty
Kmiinetsburg
Francis Murphy
Qannon
Marriotte
Beara Wille Engie Sonra
Amerieca
Natal
Illinois
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