Iowa Dairy fairs and Des Moines army post plans loom large
Special correspondence from Des Moines details a state fair dairy department push to raise prizes and improve displays, rules for butter entries, and new entertainment. It also reports work start on the Des Moines army post, railroad and water mains funding, and upcoming conventions amid crop and political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Es
Dairy Department
G. H. van Houten
Des Moises
State Grounds
Express
Fair Grounds
Ehotty
H. van Houten
State Department of Agriculture
Jesse Wells
J. R. Windsor
Army
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
The
Commercial Exchange
Q” Railroad
Second Town cavalry to hold biennial reunion at Clear Lake
The Second Town cavalry will hold its biennial reunion at Clear Lake from September 3 to 10. Veterans from the unit will gather for events and commemorations during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Town Cavalry
Clear Lake
Crossed The Line Ends Chalk Segregation In Family
Eviction enforcement by John Halpin ends a 20 year family divide in Des Moines as his son crosses the chalk line dividing the house after a divorce decree. Halpin ejects his wife and son, ending the long silent separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halpin
Halpin
Novel Suit Over Damages In Iowa Federal Court
A Sac and Fox Indian known as Ma Ka Ta Wah alias Qua TwA and nicknamed Black Cloud sues for 10000 in the northern district of Iowa. He claims confinement under Iowa laws harmed his status and appearance and seeks recompense. Plaintiffs names Warden Hunter of Anamosa prison and ex agent H M Rebok are named as defendants.
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Federal
Northern District of
Iowa
Black Cloud
Mulligatawney
W. A. Hunter
Anamosa
H. M. Rebok
Tama
Iowa football team to begin Minnehaha camp August 28
Iowa University coaches plan early training at Minnehaha resort north of Iowa City. Camp starts August 28 with Dr. Knipe stating the aim is healthy roughing it, team bonding, and shaping for the regular fall term start September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa University
Minnehaha
Iowa City
Dr. Knipe
Beavers
Against tax ferrets in Hardin county suit filed
Twenty one taxpayers sue in Eldora district court against C. E. Albrook auditor C. E. Welch and A. B. Baxter and others as the board of supervisors and tax ferrets alleging a fraudulent collusive contract. They seek repayment of about $6 000 and an injunction against further payments under the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Eldora
C. E. Albrook
C. E. Welch
A. B. Baxter
Board of Supervisors
Tax Ferrets
Albrook
Young Sioux City Clerk Wins Farm in Oklahoma Lottery
Miss Ivy M. Richey of Sioux City, aged about 21, formerly a clerk earning a small salary, has won a 160 acre Oklahoma farm on El Reno's wheel of fortune. She is the daughter of John Richey, a check clerk at the Omaha freight house, and plans to devote herself to farming. Ticket number 4236.
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Ivy M. Richey
Sioux City
el Reno
Oklahoma Country
John Richey
Omaha
Suits to Quiet Titles on Sioux City Lots Rise
More than 300 suits are filed in the district court to quiet titles on over 1,000 Sioux City lots. The actions stem from investors seeking bona fide ownership as sheriffs sale properties have largely sold and real estate values remain high.
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Department of the Grand Army
Metzgar
Davenport
District Court
Sioux City
Facts From An Early American Almanac
A compact listing notes that 224 gallons of fresh water weigh a ton and gold pens began in 1840. Annual sale reaches a million and a half. Silk exports from Georgia to England total 100000 pounds between 1760 and 1776. Chicago jail prisoners show 20 percent with drug habits. Whale fisheries decline since 1875 from 200000 to 80000 barrels and whalebone from 10000000 to 400000. A 30 year old man can lift 236 pounds with both hands and shoulder 330 pounds.
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Georgia
England
Chicago
Dodd's Kidney Pills Improve Wabasha Man's Health
George Huber of Wabasha Minnesota long troubled by kidney trouble and back ache reports complete cure after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He now works again and praises the remedy saying it is worth its weight in gold. The notice claims widespread cures for Bright's Disease Diabetes Dropsy rheumatism and back ache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasha
Minn
George Huber
Dodd
Nature
Grand Trunk Eulogized By Minnesota Governor
Governor Van Sant and party ride special train with Minnesota Press Ass'n from Chicago to Buffalo and Toronto, then return to Chicago for Minnesota State Building dedication. A letter from the governor praises Grand Trunk Railway officials for generous treatment and states the resolution was unanimously adopted by his staff and supporters.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Minnesota Press
Chicago
Buffalo
Toronto
van Sant
Suite
Minnesota State Building
Grand Trunk Railway
Clapp
Col. Monfort
Temperance songs spark a drinking spree claim in San Francisco
A San Francisco Bulletin letter quotes a remark about De Squealer's temperance songs. It reports that four men who never drank before attending an event “went out and got on a spree,” implying the songs failed to curb alcohol use.
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de Squealer
San Francisco Bulletin
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement notice
Foot-Ease powder relieves tight new shoes and foot discomfort. It cures corns itching swelling hot burning perspiring feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample available by mail to Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
How to Prepare Baby's Breakfast Said Lightly
A Detroit Free Press quip imagines Mrs Piff describing breakfast for a baby with one third milk and two thirds microbe killer, reflecting a humorous take on nutrition beliefs of the era.
Mrs Robbins Credits Piso Cure For Her Recovery
A Norwich New York woman Mrs Thos Robbins on Maple Street says Piso’s Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago. She speaks from her home in a February 17, 1900, greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Uncle Eben on Talk Like Firecrackers
Uncle Eben quips that some folks talk like firecrackers, making a big splatter with nothing to show for it, as noted by the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Peruna testimonials and Hartman Sanitarium offer
Mrs E A Crozier and Mrs Wm Henderson praise Peruna through letters from Minnesota and North Carolina describing relief from bearing down pain backache headaches and weakness. The ad notes Dr Hartman directs free treatment for thousands of women with confidential case records and no charge for care or medicines.
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Peruna
E. A. Crozier
William Henderson
Bordulae
N. C
Wm. Henger- Son
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Hoxsie's Croup Cure Claims Fast Cold Fix
An advertisement touts Hoxsie's Croup Cure as stopping a cold in one hour for 50 cents. It adds a moral note about slander and promotes Ram's Horn as a brand or product line.
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Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Coffin
Fort Dodge
Dunshee
H. H. Abrams
League
H. H. Fairall
A. F E. Cummins
Mr. Cummins
Prohibition Party
A. A. Coates
Perry
Ames
James Wilson
McKinley
J. R. Sage
Lown Weather and Crop Service
C. J. Saylor
National Department of Agriculture
West
C. F. Curtiss
Agricultural College
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Gov. Nash
Gov. Shaw
William Jennings Bryan
State Board of Control
Institution
Glenwood
College For the Blind
Vinton
Industrial School
Mitchelville
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
C. F. Wennerstrum
Wennerstrum
Towa
F. W. Bicknell
Grand Trunk
Minnesota
Peru
James Morgan Post
Landour
A.J. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
India
Clark Street
Tribune Building
New York
Japonet Nursery
Stark Bros
Louisiana
Dansville
Willis d. Walker
Hennepin Ave
Minseapolis
Bind
Ram
Canada
All Pointe
United Stat
F. P
Ottawa
Monadioce Bik
T. O Currie
Bosch
Milwaukee
Wis
M.V
Detroit
Mech
Inan
Mich
Bartholomew
5Th Street
KE. T. Houmes
Indianapolis
Indiana
A. N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adams
Sterling Remedy Company
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