College Notes Highlight Foundry Work and Meet Preparations
The board of trustees committee for building and engineering met Friday to approve contracts for new buildings and improvements as the foundry job moved forward. E E Boutelle serves as foreman for a college field meet team and a Des Moines event looms as a key test of prospects. The text mentions late Mr Watson's compilations, his lifelong travel and research, and a donor’s gift of works. Mrs Hala Silliman-Munns and Miss Tot Bigelow are named among town and college acquaintances.
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Board of Trustees
Toewlay
E.E. Boutelle
College Oehietic Association
Des Moines
Fm. Watson
Boone stirred by anonymous letter and local reactions
In Nearby Towns Boone is stirred by a Mrs. King widow receiving an anonymous letter mocking government paupers. The piece notes accusations against Miller and calls for a Grand Army Post investigation. It also mentions farming advice, farm events, Grain-O beverage ads, and family remedies amid a mixed local page.
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Boone
Sleepy Eye Flour Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar Medicine
A small ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar to treat coughing and lung ailments. It claims Sleepy Eye flour from D. D. and M. Reap as the best in the market.
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Foley
D. D. Es
M. Reap
Community News from Ontario and Beedle District
Ontario notes progress on the elevator foundation and corn planter activity. Mary Barger starts school term in Beedle district while Dr. Beardshear is secured for the memorial address. Mrs. H Wig of Humboldt visits. John Smith’s recent marriage announced. May 13 sociable at the Christian church funds repairs, May 18 reminder, over $70 raised so far. Birthday gathering for Mr. Ross ends with a new rocker and cake.
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Christian Church
Ross
Local Textile Sale Promises Deep Discounts
A short advertisement touts Black Clay Worsted Sui with a claim of unusually low price at $7.75, compared to a stated value of $10.00. The copy emphasizes affordability and dealer branding.
The Celebrated Mud Lake Farm Case in District Court
The case against D. A. Kent over mortgages on Mud Lake Farm, held by Des Moines banker Mr. Shee, moves through district court. Attorneys expect a loss on appeal, stemming from Kent’s deal with Des Moines men who now own half the land. Kent pledged about $19,000 for farm improvements.
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D. A. Kent
Mud Lake
Shee
Des Moines
Kent
Webster City Tribune
Manila Victory Report Set Amid Global Naval Race
An eyewitness account of the Dewey led Manila victory appears on the first page based on Spanish sources. Dewey’s reply is awaited in Washington as Manila is believed to have surrendered. The Philippines, with 400 islands and 7 million people, could become an American prize. Gen Miles says occupation plans are agreed. Dispatches note Samson’s fleet moving to Puerto Rico or a coaling stop, and Spain’s fleet near Cadiz preparing a broader Atlantic push. Madrid braces under martial law as Queen Regent resigns is anticipated. The Times Herald claims Samson’s squadron seeks the Alfonso XIII in the Barbadoes area loaded with funds.
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Manila
Comodore Dewey
Dewey
Washington
Philippines
Times Herald
Samson
Alfonso XIII
Barbadoes
Alfonso
Delegates Gather for Central District Congregational Meeting
The Central District Association of Congregational churches met in Ames with about forty visiting delegates. Rev. St John of Des Moines discussed the Home Missionary Society and its strong condition but noted funding is needed. Rev. Holman of Radcliffe spoke on Christ and the Labor Problem, presenting facts over debate and engaging attendees despite poor weather.
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Central District Association of Congregational Churches
Ames
St.John
Des Moines
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Holman
Radcliffe
Grinnell and Local 8. L. clash on latters grounds
The Grinnell ball club meets the Local 8. L. team on the latter’s grounds next Saturday at 3 o'clock. Grinnell is weaker than last year but the locals are confident of a hard fought contest en route to the biennial Grand Lodge meeting in Waterloo May 17 to 21. A low fare round trip under the certificate plan is offered for travelers to Chicago and Waterloo.
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Agricul Iblic
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Bay
Waterloo
Grand Lodge
Grinnell
Cross
Latters
Notable meeting of Flammarion and Dumas in Paris and London
The New York World notes a first meeting between Camille Flammarion the astronomer and the late Alexandre Dumas at Fuller’s salons in London and Paris. Dumas quips that Flammarion rarely comes down from heaven while he never goes up there.
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Loie Fuller
London
Paris
Camille Flammarion
Alexandre Dumas
Maitre
Dumas
New York World
Four armed romance teased in Chicago News gag
Anna fears her father’s consent for marriage while Fred jokes forewarned is forearmed. She teases the notion of a future ring and a playful pun about being four armed as they exchange flirtation in a Chicago newspaper item.
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Anna
Fred
Dearest
Chicago News
City Nephew and Uncle Debated Thirteenth Story Living
A humorous exchange from the New York Journal imagines a city nephew extolling the high rise life to his uncle. The uncle questions the practicality of hauling coal up to the thirteenth floor, while praising the view.
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Wayback—Waal
New York Journal
Sugar planter's daughter ties Dixon to stage life
In a Chicago News note Dixon reveals his friend Starlett has quit acting after marrying a wealthy southern sugar planter's daughter. The exchange hints at a dramatic life change, described with a tongue in cheek remark about a sugar cured ham.
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Dixon
Starlett
Chicago News
Loyal Workmen Travel to Grand Lodge Meeting
Advertisement invites members to Waterloo for the Grand Lodge annual meeting on May 10 and 12. It promotes travel on the Chicago Great Western Bay with a one and one third fare round trip on certificate plan.
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Waterloo
Grand Lodge
Chicago Great Western Bay
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Poyal Taking
New York
Eees Bros. & Co
Shere Herman
Fig
Dee Moines
Adams Bros
Camp McKinley
Story County Agricultural Society
Salle Sovetty
Junni
Merchants
Builder's Hardware
Swank & White
John Peterson
Patentville
New Orleans
Chamberlain
Wm. McNamara
Peterson
Sprine & Son
Ontario
Mary Barger
Beedle
Dr. Beardshear
H. Wig
Humboldt
John Smith
Chas. Zenor of
F. W. Foster
Late War News
Gen. Miles
Key West
Sampsons
Poto Rico
Cape Verde
Cape Verde Islands
Cadiz
Spain
Atlantic
Madrid
D. J. Jones
Holland
The
Congregational Church
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Canier Bros. & Herman
Rie Sisson
Fairbank’s Ark
Japan
J. E. Davis
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