Garden of Eden Iowa claim draws Bremer Co debate
Local writers and legislators debate whether Eden lay in Iowa with Burton E. Sweet arguing the Garden of Eden was on North American dry land in the Mississippi valley. He cites Iowa soil climate and rivers as evidence while recounting biblical and natural history to place Eden in the state.
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the Tribune
Iowa
Burton E. Sweet
Bremer County
Mississippi
Missouri
Sweet
Agassiz
America
Europe
Nova Scotia
Asia
Africa
Holy Writ
United States
Platte
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Alleghenies
Union
John Allan Offers Rubber Tires and Shoes at Reasonable Price
An advertisement notes John Allan will fit rubber tires on buggies and rubber shoes on horses and promises a first class job at a reasonable price. Call to arrange service.
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John Allan
Iowa College Hails Dr. Wilcox Appointment in Soils
The Iowa Agricultural College welcomes Dr. Wilcox of Chicago University as assistant professor of soils. His farm background and training at Texas and Chicago support strong field work in soils. The department hopes his presence advances soil research and aids farmers and landowners across Iowa.
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Department of Soils
Iowa Agricultural College
Dr. Wilcox
Chicago University
Wilcox
Iowa College
University of Texas
University of Chicago
Iowa
Agricultural College
Beware of stranger graft selling warm water tank
Lone Tree Reporter warns of a new swindle where a stranger sells a water tank claimed to prevent freezing and engineers a contract that becomes a note demanding payment. The scheme spreads across townships as accomplices convert the contract into a demand note. Trade with home merchants to avoid loss.
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Lone Tree
Stranger
Lone Tree Reporter
Entertaining notes and Iowa State College updates
A mix of humorous misadventure from Spirit Lake Beacon and an Iowa State College Engineering Experiment Station report. The anecdote recalls a foolish incident on a moving flyer and a moral about staying off trains. The station announces leadership, promotions, and bulletins on coal properties and road works, plus a study trip to evaluate good roads in several eastern states.
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D. Henry
The
Enterprise
No. 2
Coon Rapids
Taylor
Spirit Lake Beacon
Mars
Engineering Experiment Station
Iowa State College
A. B. Storms
A. Marston
G. W. Bissel
L. B. Spinney
W. Beyer
W H. Meeker
Board of Trustees
L. E. Ashbaugh
W. M. Wilson
A. Williams
T. H. MacDonald
Iowa
State Highway Commission
A Marston
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Village Goat Abutting Tax Sparks Irish Assessor Tale
A village goat famed for butting passers by was valued at $2 for years until an Irish assessor raised it to $40. He claimed a law taxed property abutting streets at $10 per foot, noting the goat has four feet, thus four times ten equals forty.
County Fair Promised as Best In Years
The text promises a standout County Fair, claiming it will be the best in years with attractions, exhibits, and events designed to draw crowds and showcase local talent.
Illinois Central stockholders meeting notice and travel pass
The Illinois Central Railroad Co announces its regular annual stockholders meeting at its Chicago office on October 19 1904 at twelve o'clock. Stockholders registered as of September 27 1904 may receive a travel ticket to Chicago and return valid for four days before and after the meeting, with proper countersignature. Requests must include full name and address as on stock certificates. One free traveler per stock holding.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
Illinois
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Illinois Central Railroad
W. G. Bruen
County fair base ball carnival set for Aug 31 and Sept 1
Arrangements for a grand baseball carnival at the Story County Fair grounds feature top county teams, $500 horse races, and special attractions on Aug 31 and Sept 1. Events include Cambridge vs Roland and Story City vs Cole with regular admission to all fair events.
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Story County
Cambridge
Roland
Maxwell
State Center
Story City
Cole
Tne
Ames residents sought to rent rooms for students
Ames residents willing to rent rooms or provide board to students for the coming college year are asked to send names addresses the type of accommodation and price to Mr A R Buckley Acting Custodian indicate whether men or women roomers or boarders are desired. Workers seeking student labor should contact Mr Buckley at Margaret Hall or Mr J O Prall Ames la.
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Ames
A. R. Buckley
Buckley
Margaret Hall
J. O. Prall
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