Saloon closure and Masonic schism raise local tensions
The piece notes Jim Brenton exiting the saloon business after buying four pool rooms and being expelled from the Masonic lodge for selling intoxicants, praised by the lodge. It then shifts to Russia's unrest with Father Gopon leading thousands at St. Petersburg, the czar denied an interview, and the militia firing on protesters, signaling turmoil that could shift regional conflicts and end the Russo-Japanese War. The column ends urging readers to support the newspaper financially amid rising costs.
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Jim” Brenton
Masonic Lodge
Sioux City
Russia
Father Gopon
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Carnegie Helps Oberlin Students After Bank Failure
Andrew Carnegie offered about $9000 to reimburse Oberlin College students and other depositors affected by Cassie L Chadwick forged notes. The move follows the Oberlin bank collapse and led to broad student relief and plans for a memorial. Separately, Story County files suit to test the biennial election amendment's constitutionality, with Wm Payne presenting arguments against it. The court case aims to resolve the issue before new terms begin.
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Andrew Carnegie
Oberlin College
Oberlin Bank
Cassie L. Chadwick
Carnegie
Story County
Wm. Payne
Representative
The Paper Tag Date and Subscriptions
The article urges readers to keep current on newspaper subscriptions notes the impact of delays on the editor and stresses that regular collection is essential to cover printing and paper bills. It discusses profits vary by goods and highlights the financial pressures of publishing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Dick Jones
Daniel Bros and Herman offer 20% off warm lined shoes
A sale begins Saturday January 21 offering twenty percent discount on warm lined shoes at Daniel Bros. and Herman. The advertisement notes limited stock at the retailer's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Electrified line debated for Ames and Boone extensions
Ames and College Railway management considers wiring their line with electricity after a proposal from the Ames electric light plant. A Boone extension is discussed as a potential paying investment. W. Sunday converts and next engagement at Mason City are noted, with Sunday receiving a $1,730 fee. StoryCounty court to test biennial amendment validity. Richland township fixes polling place. a judge rules in Sol Switzer case affecting a large Story County land estate.
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Ames & College Railway
Ames
Ames Electric Light Plant
Boone
Boone Democrat
Reveille
Redwood Falls
Minnesota
W. A. Sunday
Story County
Richland Township
Evans
Nevada
Sol Switzer
Leo Goodman
Rhodesia
Goodman
Supreme Court
A. L. Bartlett
Alderman
Addison
Story City Herald
Jubilee Convention in Des Moines Gathers 25000 Expected
In Des Moines Iowa June 22 to 28 the Jubilee Convention of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ marks fifty years of missionary work in Iowa. From seven ministers and 8000 members the state church has grown to 827 ministers 485 congregations and 60000 members. Officials hope the meeting will surpass any in state history with 25000 attendees as they wage an evangelistic campaign under the motto Each One Win One.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Christ
Cor
J. M. Lucas
W. Z. Wilcox
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism with Pain Balm
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania says his mother suffered rheumatism for years and could barely move. After giving her Chamberlains Pain Balm she recovered mobility after a few applications and now always uses it. It is sold by Loughran & Bauer.
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W.H. Howard
Pennsylvania
Loughran & Bauer
Divorce Suit Alleges Abuse and Kidnapping of Daughter
Ida B. Smith files in district court for absolute divorce and alimony from A. W. Smith. They lived on a farm east of Marshalltown, married in 1895, separated two weeks ago after alleged abuse. She returned to her parents near Ames. during a blizzard she says her husband abducted their oldest daughter. An injunction restrains disposal of about $2000 in property and any molestation. The case is expected to draw court attention.
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District Court
Ida B. Smith
A. W. Smith
Marshalltown
Ames
Evans
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N. Y
A. Malta
Lewis
KNUD
Jonn
Bill Simpson
Tom Furnist
Harvester Trust
Ness
Ilue
Dade
O.A. Gamble
W. J. Semmons
App Fellows’ Temple
Mutual
Perscription Druggists
Lowa
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