Tramp Clings to Moving Train Between Depots
Observation aboard a short O and N W train near Eldora Junction reveals a man, possibly a tramp or disguised as a destitute wanderer, leaping onto a rod beneath the cars and riding at about thirty miles per hour for twenty minutes. The night air chills him as he survives the risky ascent amid a wary crowd. Meanwhile farmer Branagan of Colman SD reports total crop loss of 640 acres, with oats and barley ruined though prospects for a later yield appear hopeful.
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Uanally
Bidota
Eldora Junction
Butter and dairy law boosts Iowa farmers income
An Iowa report by M. Wentworth outlines a new law penalizing the sale or purchase of impure milk or cream for human food. It claims the reform will raise Iowa butter prices and boost farm receipts by about 1.6 million dollars annually as pure cream improves butter quality and market reach.
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M. Wentworth
Iowa
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
H. R. Wright
Han
Wenntworth
Railroad Building Boom Yet No Tracks Laid This Year
A state report notes intraurban railway growth despite no actual track laid in the year. Tuition for non resident pupils at the city school reached 507 dollars, with 9340 and 9225 the amounts for the two prior years cited in the source.
Senate and House reach lake canal bill accord
The senate and house conferrees have reached an agreement on the Lake Erie and Ohio ship canal bill. Nick and Mrs Longworth tea with the Kaiser on his yacht Meteor. Coney Island draws 400000 visitors, a Sunday record. Fourteen drowned in five-boat U S accidents. Dr C L Spaulding killed in elevator shaft fall. Abraham Lincoln Democratic League formed in New York carpenters for independent labor politics.
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Senate
House
Nicholas Longworth
London
Kiel
William H. Taft
Yale Corporation
Chauncey M. Depew
Wales
Toledo
Greene
Gaynor
Nick
Mrs
Longworth
Castro Ig
Sam
Venezuela
Rio Janeiro
Haakon
Trondhjem
Sherman Coltier
United States
Coney Island
C. L. Spaulding
Kansas City
Abraham Lincoln Democratic League
New York
Will Wage Independent Labor Politica
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Yale University
The Most Popular Tree Study in Forestry
A fragmented text references forestry study and Brooklyn Lif, with partial phrases about popular tree and early authorial musings. The readable content hints at research into tree popularity, but specifics and context are unclear.
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Brooklyn
Hail Damage Strikes Wide Rural Area Across Counties
A severe hailstorm last Thursday damaged crops across Franklin, Hardin, Grundy and surrounding regions. cornfields show shredding and bare patches, with livestock losses including a hog killed by lightning. A hog house was destroyed four miles west of the city and a barn roof damaged as storms and hailstones left widespread destruction. Many farms report serious effects and uncertain totals as damage assessments continue.
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Abreda
Hanot
Macy
Grundy County
Martin Creamery
German Presbyterian Church
Simon Stater
Franklin Hardin County
Ed. Spengler
Osceola
Henry Heitland
Jacob Bleeker
Lawmakers Eyed to Repeal or Replace Anti Pase Law
County sheriffs and county attorney will push the next legislature to repeal the anti pase law or enact a new statute compelling Iowa railroads to issue free transportation to peace officers. The movement began at the Iowa Sheriff's association meeting in Albia with Sheriff Cocolette and Sheriff Cuadlette of Lyon county leading the call, arguing the law could shelter criminals until conviction.
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Lowa
Iowa Sheriff's Association
Albia
Cocolette
Lyon County
Cuadlette
Hanba
Aupervisore
Trains Speed and Hounds Sale Highlight Odd Item
A vintage clipping notes Central's Viger claims English and American trains differ in speed after a wreck on the London Southwest road. It cites Rockford to Chicago at 90 miles with 62 mph segments, LeMara to Leeds in 18 minutes, and a foxhound sale where Harry W. Smith sells 30 hounds to John P. Townsend for 2800 dollars. Also offers health tips to warm cold feet and a witty exchange about timidity and social ease.
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LeMara
Leeds
Harry W. Smith
Worcester
Mass
America
John P. Townsend
Orange County
Goshen
N. Y
Plains Hunt
Virginia
Sinner
Corn Stalkea and Alcohol Compare in Old Market Notes
A mixed clipping notes denatured alcohol lasting longer per gallon than kerosene and cheaper than gasoline. It cites corn stalks yielding enough starch and sugar to make 100 gallons of commercial alcohol per acre. Other items include a new bank startup in New Providence, a grain and coal business switch at Iowa Falls, a homestead sale near Franklin County Iowa Falls, and Irish athletes eyeing Athens Olympiad with potential Irish stars John Flanagan and Martin Sheridan urged to compete for Ireland.
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Otate
New Providence
Joseph Pepperting
Rock Island
Cedar Rapida
Hla Astete
Athens
Ireland
Great Britain
George
Greece
Europe
Gaelic Association
John Flanagan
Martin Sheridan
Miss Scurry Chosen for Hardin County School Post
Misa Juda Scurry a ten year primary grade teacher now at Eldora has been selected by the Republican county central committee as the candidate for superintendent of schools in Hardin county. The choice follows the death of William Sparks, the prior nominee, with Ells B. Chassell also seeking the nomination. Scurry previously taught in the public schools at FaIe City. The committee says the appointment could not go to a more qualified person.
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Ells B. Chassell
Mies Scurry
Eldora
Fale City
School Board Awards Sidewalk Bid and Chooses Assistant Principal
At a special meeting Monday evening the board considered two bids for cement sidewalk work around the square. J O McManola bid 84 cents per square foot, Geo Hanig bid 0 cents, and the contract was awarded to McManola. Mica Florence Miller of Waterloo was chosen as assistant principal. Miss Sorcer declined the position. A few minor bills were approved.
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McManola
Geo
Hanig
McMannis
Mica Florence Miller
Waterloo
Sorcer
Train wreck discovery and market price notes headline
Brakeman Mitchel found a small bundle on the tracks near Sixth and Seventh streets after a derailment between Sixth and Saventh Streets at 6 30 am. Market data shows hog prices reaching 80 40 per cwt with expectations of up to 3 per cwt before Christmas. Iowa Central agent M A Faroworth plans departure to Waco Texas next Wednesday. Osceola Township Democrats announce caucus for July 27 2008 to pick delegates and nominate officers.
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Ab Minois
Mitchel
SpMogaeld
Ombiarun
Sixth
Saventh
Mitch Whee
Central
M.A. Faroeworth
Iowa Central
Waco
Texas
Auticensor
Osceola Township
Osceola
Thaket
Joan W. BaLuga
Nine men at Dows to be rural mail carriers
A jumble of local items notes developments in small town Iowa. Improvement plans include a new church building by Alma United Presbyterians, a park purchase near Williams discussed, and several legal and financial matters involving residents of Dows, Tama, Webster City, and Oelwein. Specifics mention a routing change, bond-like funds, and a promised political address by Tillman in Waterloo.
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Dows
Wac
Almia United Presbyterians
le Mans
Denver
Beal
Tama City
Hen
Park
Johnson
Williams
Wansten Orry
Grace Thux
Oelwein
Frank Chamness
Jewell
Coats
O. Williams
Marshalltown
Iowa Central Railway
Evin Junk
Webster City
Jay Gould
Rev. L. Nixe
Trulp
The
Democrat
Sematon Tillman
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Ackrey
W. J. Bryan
Pleased With Missouri A W Wheeler Returns Home
A. E. Wheeler returns from a business trip to Mexico Missouri praising the town of 6000 for thrift and enterprise. He notes a new 840000 school building a shoe factory soon to open with 300 workers and repair shops for Chicago and Alton railroads.
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A.E. Wheeler Haa
Mexico
Missouri
Lowsling
Wheeler
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Iowa
Chicago
Ackley
St. Louis
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Joseph Lycard
Joe
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Harden
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Sheldon Commercial Club
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