Census rules for occupation and family in 1910 schedule
Enumerators must mark occupation only when the person earns income while attending school. Children at home with no wage work are listed as no occupation. those aiding families may be “home farm” or “working out.” The count covers all children born to and living with the mother, excludes still births, and records each person by relation to the head of the family.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Wim. Totten
Working Roads Is a Science by S. I Zearfoss on Iowa road drainage
A letter from S I Zearfoss argues for tile drainage and proper grading to improve Iowa roads. He recalls experiences as pathmaster in Washing ton county and cites a ditching example, urging county supervisors and trustees to cooperate. He asserts drainage and grading reduce costs and improve road quality with modern machinery.
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Iowa
S. I Zearfoss
Gilbert Preacher Draws Crowds in Local Revival
Rev Ricker, new in town, conducts special services drawing growing interest. He narrates the Saviour’s story in plain terms and hopes to expand attendance as long as his health allows. An accompanying small orchestra features cornet, clarinet, violins, and organ with Margaret Abrahamson at the organ. Changes for March 1 begin this Monday.
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Ricker
Mr. Torp
J. J. Springman
Ira J. Brown
Carrie Lake
Margaret Abrahamson
Sound Advice as a German Proverb on Value and Scarcity
A concise German proverb notes that to be valued one should make oneself scarce. It emphasizes discretion and selective presence as a strategy for esteem.
Italian Proverb Oil and Truth Will Prevail Finally
A concise Italian proverb notes that oil and truth will come to the fore in the end, suggesting patience and eventual clarity in outcomes.
Mother asserts one best flour in Gold Medal claim
A mother states that there is only one best flour, highlighting Gold Medal Flour as the top brand in her view. The remark centers on a consumer preference for quality and brand distinction.
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Jmssica
John
Training. “My dear” Resisted by Father and Mother
Dialogue shows Mr Jaw balking at offering money to daughter as she asks for funds. Mrs Jawback defends the move saying she is training her daughter for marriage and future hardships. The exchange ends with oppressive silence.
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Mr. Jawback
Mrs. Jawback
Abraham Lincoln Reflects on Death and Life's Value
A fragment quotes Abraham Lincoln lamenting the difficulty of dying and the hope that one’s brief life leaves some improvement in the world for others. The tone is somber and reflective about legacy and impact.
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Abraham Lincoln
Woman Regains Her Voice After Neck Adjustment
Blanchard Louisiana Miss Mary Walkinshaw had been speechless for days. A Shenandoah doctor found two neck bones out of place and treated her. She spoke clearly on the return trip home and has remained vocal since. Harris B. Cole son of Rev. Jesse Cole, longtime chaplain at the Iowa soldiers home, died at Independence of softening of the brain. Burial at Ireton on Thursday.
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Jesse Cole
Marshalltown
Harris B. Cole
Mlwaukee Railroad
Sioux City
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Independence
Ireton
Boone Jewelry Store Robbed in Iowa City
J A Griffis jewelry shop in Boone Iowa was robbed by a lone highwayman taking watches rings and pins worth several hundred dollars. The city faces a continuing wave of robberies and police appear powerless to stop the trend.
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Boone
J. A. Griffis
Osceola Triplets Born to Local Family
Osceola Iowa February 22 triplets were born to George Norton and wife, all boys. The couple already has a son Carl who is nearly one year old, making four boys under a year in the family. The newborns are healthy and strong.
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Osceola
George Norton
Carl
Des Moines Man Kills Wife Then Slashes Self
Des Moines February 22. G H Arlington, restaurant keeper, cut the throat of Mrs Sarah Arlington his brother's wife and then slashed his own throat. Both are near death. Jealousy is believed to be the motive.
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Des Moines
G. H. Arlington
Sarah Arlington
Clinton Man Killed by Fall at Home
Clinton Iowa February 22 August Bogers a well known resident was killed by a fall at his home. He struck his head on cement steps and fractured his skull with death resulting almost instantly.
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Clinton
Bogers
Eggers
Four to Keep Indian Warehouses
The House voted to maintain Indian warehouses in New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and San Francisco confirming continued federal storage facilities for native goods and supplies across major cities.
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Washington
House
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
San Franciso
Ames Seeks Bids for Street Paving In 1910 Public Notice
Official notice invites sealed proposals for paving Onondaga Duff Douglass Kellogg streets in Ames Iowa. Bids due March 15 1919 at 7 30 p m. Contracts include creosoted wood block paving with concrete and sand cushions, guarantee five years, bond 25000, payment via assessment certificates and bonds.
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Onondaga Street
Carroll Avenue
Grand Avenue
Duff Avenue
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Kellogg Avenue
City
Ames
Iowa
Code of Iowa
City of
Are
Towa
Card of Thanks for help after house fire
We thank neighbors and young men for kindly assisting in removing our household goods from the burning house. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Kirkham and son.
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G. H. Kirkham and Son
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