Story County Board Minutes February 1 1909
Story County Iowa board met February 1 1909 at the courthouse with all members present. They approved Grant Township road fund and E J Hoagland mayor reports, approved bonds for county officers, and appointed John M Wells to survey drainage petitions. Adjourned to February 12 1909.
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Board OF Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Court House
Bohnson
J. C. Michaelson
C. W. Scott
Grant Township
E. J. Hoagland
John Wells
Gustav Ludvig
H. C. Thompson
P. J. Saverard
J. W. Cook Jr
N. Range
Richland Township
Nevada Township
Scott
Michaelson
John M. Wells
Nevada
Johnson Age
Michaelson Age
Scott Age
Nevada Electric Company
Hostetter and Hartwell
Johnson
E. F. Scott
Union Township
Johnson Aye
Michaelson Aye
Scott Aye
B. Johnson
Roasted Kegley Faces Odd Blizzard Misadventure
The humorist Kegley, despite union ties, endures a harsh blizzard episode. He tried to aid a neighbor by thawing pipes, mishandling tools, and injuring hands while catching a severe cold that left him weakened for days.
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Kegley
Humorist Union
Ei Egyes
McMix Tricks Haunt Young Readers In Local School Project
A curious poem about McMix causes readers to misdate years by eight and nine teen, then mixes with notes on a concert planned by Prof. Thompson Ames in March. F Lionel, head of Syracuse piano studies, performs works by Thompson Gottschalk and MacDowell with plantation melodies by a ladies quartet. The piece ends noting library shortages for traveling readers.
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Prof. Thompson
Lionel
Thompson
F. Lionel
Syracuse University
Prof
Gottschalk
MacDowell
Ole Black Joe
Gertrude Mereness
Ethel Pike
Clara D. Thompson
Mayme Wood
Kentucky
Propose Prohibition on Tobacco for Boys Under Eighteen
A reader questions tobacco use among youths and suggests a legal age ban. The piece notes physician concern over weaker intellect and cites rising smoking among high school pupils, urging action to curb the habit to protect future generations.
An Unsound Preachment by Mr Taft Sparks Debate
Harper's Weekly reports that Mr Taft challenged social norms in Georgia by saying marriage is not mandatory for women. He argued matrimony is a man’s prerogative. society and economy were used to justify a different view. The piece criticizes his stance as lese majeste against traditional duties.
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Allruggists
E. E. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Squaw Creek
Jeff
Kegley
Vesuvicus
Italy
Hardin
Taft
Georgia
Harper's: Weekly
North Western Glee Club Jazzes Edgewater Audience
The North Western Glee Club gave a top class concert in Edgewater last night. The ensemble impressed with accuracy and finish, claiming the highest standard yet in its history. Star soloist Mr. Combs showcased a wide range in Our way Awake Beloved while the Soltan brothers’ stunt drew wide laughter.
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North Western Glee Club
Edgewater
Combs
Soltan
Iowa Library Commission advocates traveling library growth
The Iowa Library Commission argues for expanding traveling libraries to reach readers beyond the book market, noting the program delivers carefully chosen books free of charge with three month loans. It claims public libraries reflect a community’s educational level and credits reading with moral and civic impact amid legislative support.
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Iowa Library Commission
Library Commission
Iowa
Miss Tyler
Miss Brown
President Storms Urges Spiritual Life for Nation
In a Sunday address President Storms stressed the deep religious spirit shapes government and nation's future. He contrasted Lincoln's Christian motivation with Napoleon's selfish drive and urged Americans to curb materialism or risk decay like ancient Rome and Greece.
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Storms
Abraham Lincoln
Napoleon Bonaparte
Lincoln
Napoleon
Dr. Storms
America
Kkome
Greece
Everyday Christian life beyond church rituals
The Rev Dr E T Hagerman says the everyday Christian acts from sacred and secular motives. He argues true Christianity shows in daily conduct, not just church attendance or prayers, and the religion lived and practiced in daily business strengthens character.
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E. T. Hagerman
Harvard President Elect Urges National University Role
Speaking at the Harvard Club of Boston the President elect said Harvard should remain a national university. He warned it would be a misfortune if Americans trained only at local colleges and urged Massachusetts students to seek broader education at universities across the country. Harper's Weekly article.
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Harvard Club
Boston
Harvard
United States
Lowell
Massachusetts
Ann Arbor
Madison
Wisconsin
Ithaca
Chicago
Harper’s Weekly
Omaha Corn Show Doubles Capacity Plans
Prof J Wilkes Jones of Ames notes emphasis on small grains at the Omaha Corn Show with broader exhibits. Stockholders doubled exposition size and raised the association capital from 50000 to 100000 while re electing the old board and securing strong local support for a major agricultural event in the west.
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J. Wilkes Jones
Ames
Omaha
Association
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Public warning about counterfeit imitations of DeWitt’s original salve sold by C A Gamble. Claims the salve is good for any use and especially for piles, urging buyers to get DeWitt’s.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
C. A
Mark Twain on Planets and Dogs in Harper’s Weekly
Mark Twain comments on a new planet and its perturbations, as quoted in Harper’s Weekly January 30 issue. He contrasts trifling three second disturbances with longer dog related perturbations, joking about watermelon season and a dog kennel illustration.
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Mark Twain
Harper's Weekly
Noah Stark
Iowa Legislature Moves Bills and Debates in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show Meredith of Cass introducing a Sunday amusements bill covering baseball and theaters. The Senate passes outward-opening public building doors and funding for waterworks preliminaries, while the House advances a series of bills including jury, appeal time, bonds, and a fence height measure.
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Des Moines
Meredith
Cass
Hickenlooper
Moon
Cosson
Klay
Senate
Fulham
Capitol
Carroll
Shambaugh
Allision Committee
Saunders
Holmes
House
Sullivan
Polk County
Committee On Judiciary
Samuel Corrie
Ida County
Robert Baxter
O’connor
House Committee
An Agriculture
Beery
Feely
Judiciary Committee
Caution as Lake Manavia Missing Hunters Sparks Search
In Council Bluffs Iowa on February 9 two local businessmen Tom Kendall and J W Mergen disappeared after a hunting trip on Lake Manavia. A black hat linked to Mergen was found near a capsized boat as searchers drag the lake for the missing men.
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Council Bluffs
Manavia
Tom Kendall
J. W. Mergen
Mergen
Gilman to Host Marshall County Veterans Reunion
Gilman Iowa residents set June 29 and 30 for the Marshall County Veterans association annual reunion. J A Ward was named chairman of the arrangements committee after a public meeting.
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Marshall County Veterans
Gilman
Marshall County Veterans’ Association
J. A. Ward
Murder Suspect Held in Clara Rosen Case
Ottumwa Iowa February 9 Joseph Hopkins a government inspector of meats was arrested on suspicion of murdering Miss Clara Rosen whose skull was found crushed near her home.
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Ottumwa
Joseph Hopkins
Clara Rosen
City council orders water rate cut to private consumers
Iowa City Feb 9 The city solicitor was directed to draft an ordinance reducing water charges by 50 percent for private customers.
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Iowa City
Drops Dead In Office In Clinton Manufacturer
W A Edwards a manufacturer whose wife and children died in the Iroquois Theatre fire collapsed and died in his Clinton Iowa office. He was 68 years old.
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Clinton
W. A. Edwards
Maniufacturér
Henry Lee Drafts 1790 Resolution Phrase Variant
The fragment notes a December 1790 draft resolution prepared by General Henry Lee. It references renowned lines about being first in war and first in peace and in the hearts of his fellow citizens, presented to the House of Representatives.
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House of Representatives
Henry Lee
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MCMIX
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Eli
The
Hawkeye State
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Bluffs
Tone Bros
Des Moines, Iowa
Ack
Beit
J. W. Adams
John Allan
Depot
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G. A. Brugger
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