Bank Stocking Room for Lady Patrons Sparks Sailor Comments
A Chicago bank opens a private “stocking room” for lady patrons to access funds discreetly. Elsewhere Jefferson rejects a carnival’s public-street permit with strict rules against gambling and indecent shows. Aylesworth of Des Moines reports a dead man found in a ditch, while Maxwell Tribune notes a reader’s quip about belts and suspenders. Slater Mill upgrades with a new Attresian mill costing four to five hundred dollars. Northwestern will retire 400 freight cars this summer and replace with higher-capacity units as rates and costs push rail traffic changes.
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Slater Mill
Burr
Slater News
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Carroll Herald
Maxwell Streets Runaway Damages Several Vehicles
A runaway horse belonging to Ed Crosby of Collins bolted on Maxwell streets causing multiple accidents. Frank Conner’s buggy wheel and axle were wrecked, Mrs. J. T. Dunlap’s buggy axle bent, Eli Gibson’s wagon upset, and Crosby’s horse damaged by barb wire after jumping a park fence. The new Indian Creek bridge, rebuilt after spring high water, is reported ready for travel with county cost saved. praise for Supervisor Miles Pearson for securing proper repairs.
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Maxwell
Ed. Crosby
Collins
Frank Conner
J. T. Dunlap
Eli Gibson
Mr. Crosby
Maxwell Tribune
Indian Creek
Miles Pearson
Story County
Roland Sees Another Business Change Rumor
In Roland rumors circulate about a forthcoming business change. The town recalls the old time blacksmith Paul Knutson and hints at new developments affecting the local commerce.
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Roland
Paul Knutson
Hog raiser turns $0.25 profit on pig in Chicago market
A man contemplates hog farming after buying a pig for 250 dollars and selling it in Chicago. Despite costs, he nets a mere quarter in the bank. Meanwhile, reports note his shift to blacksmithing and rising fame from the venture.
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Messrs
Quam
Olson
Duca
Chicago
Paul
Roland Record
Iowa Open Seasons For Game And Nonresident Licenses
The article outlines Iowa open seasons for grey or fox squirrels September through December and ducks geese and prairie chickens starting September 1. It notes special close dates for chickens by December 1 and squirrels by January 1, and a nonresident license cost of $10.50. It compares to higher Illinois nonresident license costs.
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Iowa
Illinois
Great Northwestern run feats by Engineer Sill on eastbound mail
Engineer Andy Sill pulled No 10 the eastbound fast mail out of Boone in a remarkable run on a delayed service due to washouts. The Friday morning operation showcased one of the greatest runs on the Northwestern, highlighting skill and timing amid late arrival.
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Gineer Sill
Andy
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Tama
Belle Plaine
Marshalltown
Beverly
Northwestern
Sill
Burlington
Boone Republican
Andy Sill
Land transfers in Nevada and Ames week ending Sept 5
Smith and Bricker of Nevada report several property transfers. Harry Cole sells to H L Mann & Son for 514 dollars and 8 cents, 150 feet of sub lot 8 of lot 13 wig swig 4 88 24. Harriet B Dancan sells to F M Onpps for 600 dollars, lots 6 and 8 block 2 Daff's ad Ames. Robert McDowell and wife sell to W O Bates for 4500 dollars, wf 25 feet of lot 4 block 138 Ames. R H McCarthy and wife sell to Carolyn M Cox for 150 dollars, lot 6 block 3 Beardshear's ad Ames. R H McCarthy and wife sell to Howard Chaplin for 426 dollars, lot 1 block 1 Beardshear's ad Ames. Agnes M Cole sells to H L Mann & Son for 3785 dollars, 150 feet of sub lot 9 and 41 feet of sub lot 10 all in lot 18 wig sw 4.
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Smith & Bricker
Nevada
Harry Cole
H L Mann & Son
Harriet B Dancan
F M Onpps
Daff's
Ames
Robert McDowell
O Bates
R H McCarthy
Carolyn M Cox
Beardshear
Ad Ames
Howard Chaplin
Agnes M Cole
H L
September Farm Outlook Sees Mixed Crops and Weather Risks
September opens with near normal temperatures and favorable farm conditions. Cool nights but warm days sustain vegetation. corn shows fair progress with deep mid summer greens. Final output hinges on dry weather. fall plowing advances well. Timothy seed yield high. potatoes fair in wet soil. fall apples being harvested and sold.
Modesty of the Great Delights Ordinary Persons
In James Bryce's Studies in Contemporary Biography two anecdotes reveal Gladstone and Darwin acting as ordinary people. Bryce recalls Gladstone brightening at a Dante anecdote and Darwin noting Gladstone’s casual, unassuming manner. The piece argues that true greatness remains unaware of its own magnitude.
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Gladstone
Darwin
James Bryce
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
Mr. Bryce
Dante
Ravenna
Mr. Darwin
Snake in a Kansas City Street Car
A narrator recalls riding a busy Kansas City street car with a garter snake in his coat pocket. The snake dangled from the strap, drawing laughs and making the ride resemble a circus act. The conductor escorted him off the car, and he lost his fare.
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Kansas City
W. 8. Dunbar
No Room for Nuremberg Museum Relics
In a village near Nuremberg the mayor scorns the museum director with a joke noting they have acquired merry go rounds a bearded woman a troupe of trained dogs and Hungarian musicians leaving no room for the Nuremberg museum director to display items.
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Nuremberg
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Summey H
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KODAK
Bosworth
L. M. Bosworth
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Cade & Steigerwalt
Mutual
North Douglass Street
the Health Institute
Jefferson
Times- Republican
Aylesworth
Des Moines
East Des Moines
Robt. Shearer
Julia A. Williams
John Belcher
Wm. McCleese
Jas. Womack
McCallsburg
Williams
W.S. Williams
Mce- Cleese
Minerva Brown
Asa Vandermast
Women’s Shoes and Children’s
J. W. Jarnigan
Cedar Falls
Minnesota
OC. A. Gamble
Ocoye Pharmacy
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