Republicans of Iowa set sept 9 convention in Des Moines
The Iowa Republicans plan a state convention in Des Moines on September 9 1908 to nominate a successor to Judge Charles A Bishop and conduct other business. Delegates chosen in June primaries will meet August 20 at 11 a m to select delegates to the state convention. Plymouth county has twelve delegates. The Corn Belt Editorial association held its seventeenth annual meeting in Sioux City on August 7 with about forty attendees including publishers wives. Attorney Geo C Scott of Sioux City gave an address on The Press. The group toured Sioux City Lincoln game by the managers invitation, boosting Sioux City to a 5 0 win. Next year’s meeting may be at Lake Okoboji. Critics scoff at Republican farm policy claims amid high farm prices and strong demand, arguing prudent administration has kept prices steady.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Charles A. Bishop
Supreme Court
Plymouth County
Corn Belt Editorial Association
Sioux City
Seasions
Geo. C. Scott
John W. Carey
Frank R. Wilson
J. G. Blake
Ducky" Holmes
Sioux City Traction Company
Morningside Snd Riverside Park
Mondemin Hotel
Lake Okoboji
Ander
Perils of the Private Hoard in Norwoodville Iowa
A man named Charles Richards withdrew 750 in gold to pay for a Missouri farm, hid the coins in a glass pitcher, and had them stolen after a financial crisis. The item reflects on private hoarding and economic fear and notes similar events after prior crises like 1907.
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Norwoodville
Iowa
Charles Richards
Missouri
Richards
Safe depositories prove banks beat private hiding places
The piece argues that hiding money at home risks loss from theft fire or forgetfulness, while banks offer safer storage. It notes private losses are often hidden, but bank deposits incur minimal losses, backed by state or national inspections and trusted managers, making banks the safest place for substantial sums.
Milwaukee railroad occupies new depot at Canton
Community notes report the Milwaukee railroad moving into a new Canton depot and outline plans for a Knights of Columbus lodge in Le Mars. Also covered are Le Mars street carnival led by local bands, storm damage to a Grant Township church steeple, a tent show visit in Remsen, a fatal well incident near Larrabee, and events including a Union County Old Settlers picnic at Elk Point farm on August 25.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Canton
Knights of Columbus
le Mars
Paullina
Granty Township
Remsen
Solomon
Carl Swanson
Larrabee
Iowa
Union County
Old Settlers’ Association
Elk Point
Tomlinson
Sioux City
Cherokee Asylum
LeMars
CB. Elsen
United Brethren Church
Adaville
Illinois Central Railroad
Central
Buffalo Bill
Col. Cody
Henry Williams
Beresford
D. D
Williams
Loss of Accommodation in Presbyopia in Old Age
Scientific term presbyopia denotes loss of eye accommodation due to lens hardening from aging. Symptoms include inability to read fine print at close range while distance vision remains clear, eye pain reading or sewing in poor light, and a gradual receding near point until all accommodation is lost near age 73. Correct glasses relieve the loss. eye muscle care with Old Light is stressed to prevent strain and headaches.
Muscular Asthenopia and Eye Alignment Dangers
The article stresses testing children for refractive errors to prevent cross-eyed tendency from near work. It explains that correct glasses can straighten crossed eyes and reduce fatigue. It defines exophoria and hyperphoria, noting hyperphoria as the most serious defect and linking proper correction to nerve strain prevention.
Plymouth County Trees Report Delineates Acreage Decline
County Clerk Cunningham compiles data on Plymouth County planted trees at about 3008 acres excluding natural timber. Forestry National Conservation commission requests metrics while planting wanes and many trees are felled for lumber.
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Forestry National Conservation Commission
Cunningham
Plymouth County
Ten Years Ago From Akron Tribune Notes
The W. C. Bryant residence passed to Mrs. M. C. Pember and will be equupped by E. F. Cobb family. County Attorney John Adams quits renomination leaving Geo. A. Jeers with little opposition. Burton O. Searls and Misa Mae Moore wed in Bronx City and traveled to Sioux City after a Westfield picnic.
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W. C. Bryant
M. C. Pember
E. F. Cobb
John Adams
Akron
Geo. A. Jeers
Burton O. Searls
Misa Mae Moore
Bronx City
Westfield
Sioux City
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Clark-Dillay
Lotva
N.J. Brown
Lowa
U. Tammie
Bradley Sammis
Bradley Attorneys AT Law
First Nat'l Bank
Farrington Land Co
N.D
Hettinger
North Dakota
L. J. Conger
Oficum Baker
1St National Bank
Metz
Chas, Johnson
the City Bakery
W. B. Miller
New Kendall Hotel
L. H. Martin
C. A. DePue
First National Bank
Bidg
Sheme
T. F
the Register-Gribune
Ray A. Smith
Town Weather and Crop Service
Plymouth
Neighborhood News
Henry M. Reed, JR
Omaha Optical Institute
Nebraska
Board of Examiners
Dr. Peterson
Akron Tribune
Edgington
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