Examinations of Iowa Teachers Proposed for State Board Oversight
A Des Moines dispatch reports President MacLean of the State University of Iowa suggesting uniform statewide teacher examinations under the state board of educational examiners to replace county superintendent testing. The move aims to raise educational standards nationwide in line with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Des Moines
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
National Bar Association
MacLean
Europe
State University of Iowa
State Board of Educational Examiners
Towa
Frank I. Herriott
Iowa Medical Journal
Grain Elevator Merger Forms United Grain Company
A major Iowa merger unites Churchill Elevator, Churchill and Whit Grain, and Paddock Hodge Grain into United Grain company. The three firms, with multiple elevators across Iowa and extensive track buying, shift headquarters to Des Moines under W F Morgan in the Clapp block. Morgan, previously involved with the firms, leads the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Churchill Elevator Company
Churchill and Whit Grain Company
Hodge Grain Company
United Grain Company
Chicago
Des Moines
W. F. Morgan
Clapp Block
Heating and Lighting Contract Awarded for State House
The Capitol Improvement Commission awarded a $73,306 contract to L. H. Kurte of Des Moines to furnish heating, ventilation and electric lighting and install new elevators. Work starts soon and must be completed by December 1 with testing before the January assembly.
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The
Capitol Improvement Commission
State House
L. H. Kurte
Des Moines
Kurtz Willl
General Assembly
Railroads in Iowa Show 1902 Gains Over 1901
Complete tabulations indicate 1902 gross earnings across Iowa rail lines reached 56,466,505.17 dollars, up 396,562.05 from 1901. Operating expenses fell to 39,333,202.66 from 39,618,967.20, a drop of 285,764.64. Net earnings rose to 17,134,102.51 from 16,460,975.82, an increase of 673,126.69.
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Iowa
Prince Rudolf Heir Claim Sparks Relatives Across Nation
Dr. Charles Henry Hoffman of Des Moines reveals rumors that he is Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the throne. Hoffman denies the claim while a nephew of the prince is located in Oklahoma working in cattle business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Hoffman
Des Moines
Rudolf
Emperor Joseph
Austria
Hoffman
Oklahoma
Iowa men win Yale fellowships and honors in 1901 02
The list includes Charles E. Corey and Elbert W. Lockwood from Drake and the University of Town Des Moines Iowa and Iowa City. George G. Balzar from the University of Michigan is noted for natural and physical science.
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Iowa
Yale University
New Haven
Wolf Hunt Near Rhodes Captures Three Large Wolves
Residents joined a long chase using ten foxhounds and one greyhound to trap one of the largest wolves after four hours. The Rhodes area is dense with telephones and the entire neighborhood stayed informed about the hunt’s progress.
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Rhodes
Youngest Army Officer From Creston Graduates at West Point
Truman Carruthers of Creston has graduated from West Point and been commissioned a second lieutenant. He is the youngest commissioned officer in the United States Army and requests assignment to the Philippines. He ranked 33rd in a class of 90 graduates.
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Truman Carruthers
Creston
West Point Military Academy
United States Army
Philippines
Generous Boy Returns Reward in Waterloo Drowning
The body of Seldon McNamee was recovered after drowning in the Cedar River at Waterloo while boating with Miss Bessie Graves. A boy named Simon Wilson found the body and accepted only 25 dollars of the 100 dollar reward, giving the rest to McNamee's aged mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon McNamee
Cedar River
Waterloo
Bessie Graves
Simon Wilson
McNamee
Anti-Saloon Convention Held in Des Moines in October
The state anti-saloon convention is set for October 12 and 14 in Des Moines with arrangements by CG. R. Malone. Eminent temperance workers from other states will attend and give addresses.
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Des Moines
CG. R. Malone
Fresh lawyer defends indicted man amid rumors in court
In a courtroom a young attorney denied rumors that John Doe, under indictment for murder, attempted suicide. He stated he had been hired to defend Doe and urged the case to proceed, as noted by a Lippincott’s report.
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John Doe
Lippincott’s
Back Pain Relief Reported From Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Dublin Michigan woman Mrs. Fred Chalker describes long back pain relief after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. After two boxes she felt improvement, continued use cured her, and she endorses the remedy. The Chicago Journal notes her testimonial.
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Dublin
Mich
Fred Chalker
Dodd
West Brancs
Mica
Dean
Colorado Flyer resumes summer runs Kansas City to Denver
The Colorado Flyer on the Santa Fe resumes June 4 for summer, running daily between Kansas City and Denver with a 6:55 p.m. departure and next morning arrival. It includes Pullman cars, an observation car, a library smoking car, and chair cars, plus a through Pullman to Colorado Springs. The Santa Fe promotes the new train and a book A Colorado Summer distributed by its passenger department.
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Colorado Flyer
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado
Galveston
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Travel Guide Ad Promises Michigan Central Resorts
An advertisement urges readers undecided about travel plans to obtain a copy detailing pleasant places on the Michigan Central as well as New York and New England resorts. It asks for two red stamps and directs to O. W. Ruggles in Chicago to receive the guide.
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Michigan Central
New York
New Engand
O. W. Ruggles
G. P
T. A
Adv
Chicago
Experience Takes Dreadful High School with Unique Teaching
A fragmented note praises a teacher who makes high school feel daunting yet engaging. The writer, Caryl, highlights the instructor's distinct style and impact on students despite the intimidating atmosphere.
Boston N E A Meeting Souvenir Issued by Michigan Central
The Michigan Central issued a quaint souvenir for the Boston N E A Convention featuring accounts of Boston from old histories and illustration via facsimile cuts from the New England Primer. It was sent for a red stamp by O I Ruggles G P T A Dept Advg Chicago.
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Boston N. E. A
Michigan Central
Boston
He who gives himself airs of importance exhibits impotence
Aphorism noting that pretense and self-importance reveal weakness rather than strength.
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Lavater
Bird's eye view of the 1904 World’s Fair at St Louis
A 18 by 36 inch bird's eye view of the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis is offered for ten cents in stamps or silver. Address George Morton G P A The Katy Box 911 St Louis Mo.
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St. Louis
1904
George Morton
Katy
Tickets on sale for round trip with extension option
One fare round trip plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale July 7 to 10 with return until July 15 and extension to August 15 on deposit of ticket and payment of Local Joint Agency at Atlanta. Usually the man who knows but little tells more.
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Des Moines
Grain Commission
Chicago
Open Board of Trade
Atlanta
Chicago Daily News
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller
An advertised foot cure claims Allen's Foot Ease makes swollen feet cooler and less aching. Sold by druggists for 25 cents, with no substitute. Trial pockets free. Address A. W. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N
Contented Mind Is Best Sauce for Trouble Plautus
A brief quotation noting that inner peace and contentment help weather difficulties. It emphasizes a calm mindset as the most effective remedy during trials. The line reflects classical wisdom attributed to Plautus.
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Plautus
Fare for Round Trip via Queen and Crescent Route
One fare for the round trip plus Be from July 22 to 27 via Queen and Crescent Route. Ask Ticket Agent for particulars. An evil speaker only wants an opportunity to become an evil doer Quintillian.
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Queen & Crescent
Ask
Quintillian
Perseverance Wins Verdict Against Cold and Cough Claim
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets touted as stopping coughs and curing colds for 25 cents. The ad ends with a Puck saying perseverance wins many victories not worth the effort.
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Puck
Phrases From Public Notices and Advertisements
A compilation of brief items mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption by N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1900 and other epigrams and railway service notes including three daily Chicago to California trains by the Union Pacific and North Western Line plus a four year phrase from Ripon College.
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N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Chicago
California
Oregon
Washington
Union Pacific
North-Western Line
Opium and Liquor Habits Cured Book Free Ad
An advertisement by B M Woolley M D of Atlanta Georgia offers cure for opium and liquor habits with a free book. The Chicago Daily News quotes the rogue seeking only justice and to tell his side.
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B. M. Woolley
Atlanta,Ga
Chicago Daily News
Fibroid Tumors Cured by Lydia Pinkham's Compound
A reader reports using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to cure ovarian tumors and general female troubles. She credits the remedy with restoring health, energy, and walking ability, endorsing the medicine and urging others to try it. The letter claims strong proof of genuineness and offers a $5000 forfeiture if not proven.
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E. F. Hayes
Dudley St
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Lydia Pinkham
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Local Testimony
In Taylorville Mississippi a resident reports relief from aching backs and kidney related symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims cures for back pain, swelling, urine irregularities, dropsy signs, and associated issues including headaches and dizziness.
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Doan
Taylorsville
Miss
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