Treasurer's Semi-Annual Report for Story County Iowa
The Board of Supervisors of Story County Iowa has examined the report of treasurer B A Fawcett and find the balance sheet balances. Money and vouchers on hand are as shown and the report is approved as of June 5 1805 with signatures Miles Pearson J O Michaelson ER Sillivan.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
B. A. Fawcett
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State College Sheehe
Seer Ewnedewes
Ee Orleans
Fa. K. K
Om Institute
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Shearer
The Greatest Evil in Saadi’s Tale
The Persian author Saadi recounts a monarch’s court where three sages a Greek Indian and Persian debate which evil weighs heaviest. The Greek cites old age and poverty the Indian pain with impatience and the Persian declares death’s couch without a single good deed as humanity’s greatest evil.
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Saadi
Thoreau as Prophet of Nature and Living Outdoors
The essay views Henry David Thoreau as a pioneer of outdoor living as a profession and literary influence. It notes his ego and ownership perspective sparked a new school and cult, while his spirit permeates American life as a lasting influence.
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Thoreana
Thoreau
Hamilton W
Mabie
Ortlook
Treachery Bay and a Brush with Natives
Historical note recounts Treachery Bay on Australia’s coast named after a captain’s siege by natives led by a spear attack during a perilous retreat. Lieutenant Emery’s rescue party arrived as the pursuing natives fled, while a request for stock pasture is listed: inquire of G. L. Eastwood.
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Treachery Bay
Australia
Stokes
Remi
Mr. Tarrant
Emery
Northwestern Line railway history compendium offered
A concise history of the Northwest railways from Indigenous land cession to modern times is summarized in a 100 plus page booklet. It is printed on strong paper, postpaid, and priced at ten cents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Northwest
United States
Mississippi
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Hymn Book Used as Table Leg Gaffe by Church
A New York Press report quotes an uptown pastor who recounts visiting a home where a church hymn book was used as a makeshift table leg. He jokes about avoiding costly hymn book replacements while a girl nearby reads, using the book as a seat support without complaint.
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New York Press
Cultivate the Difficult to Reach the Top
A Troy Press quotation emphasizes that progress comes from pursuing hard work while remaining at the bottom by doing what many others can do easily. The message advocates discipline and sustained effort to rise higher than peers.
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Troy Press
Goethe Insight Reframes Thought as Reiteration
A reflection on creativity suggesting that all meaningful ideas exist already and progress lies in reexamining and reshaping them. The quote places emphasis on repetition as a route to original insight. It underscores the value of revisiting established thoughts with fresh perspectives.
Chicago and North Western Train Schedule Fragments
Fragmented railway timetable lists multiple named trains and times for the Chicago and North Western lines. It includes entrances for Overland Limited Atlantic Express Colorado Special and several minor services with varied departure and arrival times. Contained are destinations, such as Des Moines and Ames, and notes about delivery timing and mileage.
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Overland Limited
Atlantic Express
Om & Chicago
Colorado
DM & Chicago
Pacific Express
Ometha Express
Colorado Special
Mail
Carroll M & Exp
Oak
St. P
Bam
Eagie Grove
FP & LY M
Des Moines & Ames
W. Rogers
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East End
Story County Bank
McLay Bros
Janesville
Wis
Top Knot
Glasgow
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Prince of Carachan
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Top Gallant
McGregor
Darnley
Prince of Wales
Will
College Farm
Farm Department
Iowa State College
Miles Pearson, J. O. Michaelson
E.R. Sillivan
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Aawcett
Ie Seta
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Hollister
Loughran & Baner
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Wer
Colgate
Judisch Bros
Parley Sheldon
Presa
The
Dors
Tornado Insurance
R. Munden
T Joe Ideir
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
It. R Munden
Chicago & North Western
Railway
A. & C. Railway
College
Leaves College
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Wandaee
J. W. Adams
Asbstori4
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Warner
BAUER
Rocky Mountain
Snes
Medine Co
Kellogg
Crry
Amt Hay Press
Atacuy
Hay Baling
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