Veterans' day program and county political notes
The item lists a Veterans' love feast and music at 8:00 am with a 10:30 welcome by H. M. Funson, plus remarks by F. C. McCall and a colonel of the Big Ceo Club. It notes Frank Haverly’s move to the Calhoun county normal and reappointment as Farnamville principal, praises F. M. Curtiss for county attorney candidacy, and previews August 17 at Iowa Agricultural College with impromptu talks, exhibitions, and farm itineraries. It mentions a livestock contest prize increase by Clay Robinson & Co. and new bankruptcy referee appointments in southern Iowa, plus grain and stockman recruitment along the Iowa Central Railway and a Victor Coffee plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Elwell
H. M. Funson
F. C. McCall
Big Ceo Club
R. W
Iowa Agricultural College
Livestock Commission
Clay Robinson & Co
Chicago
Pure Catawba White Wine Viney Braptey and Wuire
In a brief note the names Pure Catawba White Wine Viney Braptey and Wuire appear, suggesting a wine label or brand mention without clear context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braptey & Wuire
Tent meetings to begin August 14 with Rev E Wright
Arthur Beedie attends normal in Nevada this week and Miss Bass of Boone visits with sister Mrs Albert Beckett. The C W M sociable netted over ten dollars. A tent 40 by 60 feet will be erected for preaching at 11 am and 8 pm with Rev E Wright of Drake University leading and a singer from the same university. After morning services a basket dinner at the tent will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bass
Near Boone
Mrs
Albert Beckett
E. Wright
Drake University
Annual report notes biggest gross earnings in year end May 31
The report shows total earnings for the year ended May 31 at 26,050,561 with a 16.38 percent rise from the prior year. Wreight traffic leads with 27,035,105, steam earnings up 4,798,498, while passenger earnings reach 7,256,289 up 5.20 percent. Equipment totals include 2010 locomotives and 35,633 freight cars as miles run reach 33,018,039.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ager
Senger
Ainst
Remarkable Endorsement for Chamberlain's Remedy
Dr J Terry of Trimble Tennessee praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera Morbus Dysentery and Diarrhoea Remedy calling it almost a necessity in the area. He declares it the best remedy for colic cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhoea with unmatched promptness and pleasant taste. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Terry
Trimble
Tenn
Chamberlain
Weather improves crops as heat eases in Des MoinEs Iowa
In Des Moines Iowa August 2 1898 reports show showers and cooler conditions have helped crops after extreme heat. Corn benefits most with signs of a normal yield if mild weather continues. Potatoes need more rain. grain yields look above average. apples plums light. grapes watermelons and tomatoes look promising.
Dr. Pierce’s Pellets Promoted as Cure for Digestive Troubles
A pasted door note touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the remedy for biliousness constipation indigestion and other ailments from mild headaches to stomach distress. It claims permanent cures and offers a 1008 page medical adviser in exchange for 21 cents in stamps to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Story County Veteran Encampment Planned in Nevada
The annual Story County Veteran association encampment is set for Thursday and Friday in Nevada, with details by Adjutant C. Lton and Colonel Hammonp. Also notices advertise land loan rates, travel ads for Sterling Snyder excursions to Colorado, and sales from Canier Bros. and Herman’s footwear stores in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Veteran Association
Nevada
Hammonp
Sterling and
Snyder
Great South Platte Valley
Colorado
Colorado Colony Company
Hemstreet & CamPBeL_t
Ames
Iowa
Short Horn Bulls and Rural Notices for Sale
Two full blood short horn bulls aged two, deep red, advertised by F. T. McLain. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. William F. Jones of Oglesby Ga endorses its effectiveness for a 2 year old. Adams Bros advertise groceries. Lies Bros offer corn and oats. a three year old steel gray bald faced mare colt is for sale by Henry Banks. a note mentions an out of pasture Sunday July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. McLain
Chamberlain
William F. Jones
Oglesby
Henry Banks
New Jersey Supreme Court Sets Child's Life Value at One Dollar
A New Jersey ruling assigns a $1 damages value to a killed child, sparking concern over corporate liability and the rising priority of property rights over human life. The piece notes tax levies, state totals, and mentions the Cambridge Dispatch and Waseca White Rose Flour with local seller endorsements.
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New Jersey
Supreme Court
National Encampment Excursion Tickets Sold
Chicago and North Western agents will sell excursion tickets August 8 to 12 for the National Encampment in Rock Island Illinois with limited return to August 20. Fall particulars available from the North Western agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
North-Western Line
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Rock Island
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
North-Western
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
St County Veterans Association
Cornet Band
Irene Wells
Miss Childs
Frank Haverly
Calhoun County Normal
Rockwell City
Farnamville
That
Algona
Des Moines
F. M. Curtiss
Curtiss
Miss Capps
Regulator
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Woolson
Boone, Story and
Greene
Stevens
Boone
Iowa Central Ry
J. N. Trrremore
Marshalltown
Victor Coffee
Mititer & Kooser
Ontario
Arthur Beedie
Crop Bulletin
Des Moinzs
James A. Baker
Adams Bros
Lies Bros
Yours
Tah
J. Jacobs
Prop
N. B
Daniel Embrebe
Ames, Iowa
Uncle Sam
The
Cambridge Dispatch
Waseca
Apams Bros
Just
Minnesota
Mitter & Kooser
League of American Wheelmen
State OF
Sourse’ Ss
de T
Hammion
Anna Roberson
District Vs. Court of Iowa
Belle Welch
Wm. Welch
Story Stonewall Ryerson
Thos. Hill
Wmm. Welch
Stonewall Ryerson
District Court
Story County
MOE
Astomai
M. Reap
Pillsbury
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