Eighteenth General Assembly Senate Joint Convention
Long record of legislative activity with appointments to committees, proposed tax and interest reforms, and multiple bills on criminal fees, real estate, school funds, and county governance. Joint convention inaugurates Governor elect John St Gear and Lt. Governor elect Frank Campbell, followed by address and adjournment.
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Boom Era Surges as Metals Rally with Rail Prices Up
Reports show Tron at 56 and steel rails at 70 reflecting a strong boom in commodity markets. Investors note continued demand from manufacturing and infrastructure sectors driving price gains.
Reform Club of Iowa Elects Officers and Approves Resolutions
The State Reform Club annual meeting in Des Moines elected officers led by Fred Getchell and named an executive committee including Archie Christy and Mrs. M. B. Thrall. Delegates were appointed to the State Alliance, and resolutions urged temperance, opposition to alcohol, and proposed a constitutional amendment banning liquor except for medical use.
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D. R. Lucas
West Des Moine
James Wright
State Alliance
Des Moines
State Reform Club
Fred Getchell
Winterset
Joseph Williams
Fort Madison
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General Assembly
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Florence Miller
Capital City Club of
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Sixth Annual Des Moines Meeting of Iowa Stock Breeders
The Sixth Annual Convention of the Iowa Stock Breeders Association met in Des Moines on January 14. President A Welch of Ames opened with his address. Officers were elected for the next year including J B Grinnell as President and F B Stacy as Secretary Treasurer. Essays on domestic animals, farm investments, pasture, grasses, and stock profitability were read. A motion urged farmers to receive pamphlets at cost and legislation to protect sheep raisers from dog ravages was supported.
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Vinton
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Stacyville
John Scott
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James Wilson
Tamawen
Webster County
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Neon County
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Oskaloosa
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Father Regaining Health After Using Hop Bitters
A Rochester New York woman reports her father’s recovery from a long illness deemed incurable after using Hop Bitters. Her daughters note the improvement and express gratitude for the remedy.
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Locomotive Fleet: 16,000 Engines in the United States
A report notes the United States hosts about 16,000 locomotives in operation. It outlines the scale of rail capacity and hints at ongoing maintenance needs for the nation’s traction fleet.
Inaugural Address Urges Ballot Vigilance for Iowa
Governor Gear extols republican rights and national unity while warning against fraud and intimidation in elections. He praises Iowa’s agriculture, railways, and education, urges tariff scrutiny on steel rails, and notes the state’s growth since joining the Union. He thanks supporters and calls legislators to uphold equal rights and efficient government.
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Nose Apostle of Stuttgart Professor Claims Nose Senses Souls
Dr. Jager of Stuttgart asserts his own nose is the seat of the soul and can detect a stranger’s character and even past actions through scent. He argues that different odors reveal distinctive traits and emotions, enabling him to discern happiness or misery from people in view.
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Oyeew
Paper Industry Dominates Global Production
The United States now produces more than one third of world paper output. About 1,830 tons daily, roughly 640,500 tons yearly, across 927 mills with a capital value near $100,000,000. The sector employs 22,000 people, earning around $9,550,000 in salaries annually.
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Vultures and Towers of Silence in Bombay Parsee customs
An observer describes the Parsee funeral rites in Bombay, detailing the transfer of the deceased to a bier, the vulture feast at the Towers of Silence, and the ceremonial steps on the hilltop with priests, nassasalars, and mourners. It also notes the architecture of the towers, the Bowl of Fire, and the strict access rules.
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Prehistoric Bottomless Well Near Thurman Town
A remarkable well on the river road in Thurman measures about three and a half feet across at the top and has never been bottomed. Reported depth past £ 55 feet with no bottom found. Water described as clear and cold and the sides terraced with stones, first discovered about nine ty ago.
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Witty vender comments on cement use for jars
A cement seller explains its usefulness for mending jars and dismisses a buyer question about repairing a door jar. The peddler quips that the door jar is usually sound enough and needs no cement.
Healthy Homes Advice From Dr Richardson at Croydon
In an address to the Sanitary Conference in Croydon Dr Richardson outlines golden rules for a healthy home. Prioritize sunlight over artificial light, avoid rooms for the sick, keep air fresh, and minimize poisonous effects from gas lamps. Each occupant should have a separate bed and light clothing. Bedrooms require a minimum 400 cubic feet per person, washable walls, minimal curtains, scant floors, and clear spaces. Regular fires help airflow, and an even 60 degree Fahrenheit temperature is advised.
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An Old Maid's Advice on Mothers and Stepmothers
A column voice argues for responsible parenting and warns against having children without planning care. She emphasizes love for children, condemns unwed or impulsive births, and urges women to consider future welfare before marriage or forming stepfamily ties.
Coal Vein Discovered Near New Lexington Ohio
A twelve foot vein of coal has been located near New Lexington in Perry county Ohio.
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Perry County
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