Central Iowa Choral Union at Slater and county news highlights
The Central Iowa Choral Union performed in Slater with hundreds attending. Ed Ryg's team fled from an automobile injuring driver Clarence Ryg but no fatalities occurred. Dr. H. P. Hanson plans a sanitarium and rebuild at Cambridge. Dan Keefe faces grand jury in Nevada over a wife beating case with family dispute noted.
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Ed Ryg
Slater
Clarence Ryg
H. P. Hanson
Cambridge
Northwestern
Dan Keefe
Nevada
McDowell
Smith Beck
Grand Island
Neb
Ames
Beck
Mac
Yank
Brown
Iowa
Kidney Cure Praise From Oakville Resident
R A Gray J P of Oakville Indiana writes that ten years bedridden with kidney disease found no relief despite top medical care until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a Godsend and credits a local druggist Cagwin for the recommendation.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
Cagwin
The Conductor Courteous in St John’s N F
A Travel Magazine excerpt praises St John’s Newfoundland as quaint and courteous. Locals are patient, helpful, and polite to strangers, with conductors guiding new arrivals and even a winter trolley line noted. The piece emphasizes unhurried life and welcoming treatment of visitors.
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St. John’s
N. F
Travel Magazine
Hostess Corrects Guest Over Polite Talk in Harlem Dining
During a Harlem dinner party a guest joked that the host could swear when no women were present. The hostess, with dignity, declares her husband would say no word before ladies that he wouldn’t say anywhere. She wonders why everyone laughed.
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Harlem
New York Tribune
Realistic Love Tale Cited By Miss Vern and Crabbe
A reader notes a new love story praised by Miss Vern and mentioned with Crabbe as a context. The snippet hints at public interest in contemporary romance narratives.
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Miss Vern
Crabbe
Dialog Sparks Brouhaha Over Lovers in Review
A Philadelphia Press review depicts a heated exchange between Miss Vern and Crabbe about an on page romance. The dialogue is described as overly silly by Miss Vern while Crabbe counters with a blunt remark.
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Miss Vern
Crabbe
Philadelphia Press
Quip on Saving Lives While Waiting for Patient
Brief exchange notes need for a guide for young doctors in emergencies. Comic banter contrasts saving life before patient arrives with waiting for patient, as cited in Harper's Bazar.
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Bocker
Harper’s Bazar
Animal Traits and Ancestral Habits of Horses and Cattle
The Tondon Chronicle discusses how foals gallop soon after birth and stay with the dam while consuming small meals, indicating open, traveled ancestors. Calves, by contrast, nurse heavily, hide quickly, and keep their heads low, suggesting a moist wooded ancestral habitat for cattle and plains for horses.
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Tondon
Sleep and Death Explained as Natural Sudden and Disease Deaths
A Cosmopolitan writer outlines three death forms natural, sudden, and disease related. Natural death equals old age and permanent sleep. sudden death comes from unexpected injury with no pain due to no time for suffering. disease death begins with illness and ends either in death or recovery, with suffering in all cases.
Tree Doctor Repairs Decayed Trees With Tin Cements
A tree doctor treats decay by cutting an aperture, filling with a cement mix of sand and Portland cement, and securing with tin strips nailed to the trunk. The process includes layered tin segments, outer sheet iron for large cavities, and removal after 24 hours as the cement hardens. Applies to fruit and shade trees.
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New York Tribune
Board approves bids for Richland Two Drain Section One
Story County Iowa board opens bids August 2 1907 for Richland Two Drain No 10 Section One. Dunkelbarger King Morse bid 40 cents per cubic yard and is accepted. Contract signed with Dunkelbarger King Morse for Section One. Sections Two and Three schedule shown. Adjournment planned for next morning.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Court House
Nevada
KB. R. Silliman
J. O. Michaelson
B. Johnson
Richland
Dunkelbarger and
King
C. M. Morse
Michaelson
Silliman
Dunkelbarger
Kin and
Morse
Michael
Son
Johnson
Ene Eee
Richland Drain No
Jay A. King
Dbunkelbarger and
C. Morse
The Flying Fox in East Australian Forests
A descriptive note on the flying foxes of Moreton Bay, Australia. Flocks roost in pine trees above scrub and creepers, moving at dusk. When space exists they gather in vast numbers, making a bark like a distant rock.
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Moreton Bay
Australia
Pteropus Winged Foxes Describe Aerial Flight
The passage describes young pteropus foxes clinging to their parents as both flap their winglike structures. It notes the animal is not a true fox, but has a skin fold forming a wing that allows it to float and maneuver in the air. The scene shows crowded behavior and flight as the young cling during takeoff and flight.
Obsolete Cures From Folklore and Folk Remedies
Historical curiosities recount outdated cures for epilepsy and other ailments. Beliefs included silver rings from coffin nails and cat tail blood, with no scientific basis. Folkloric methods also advised finger ear exposure to felons, Friday nail trimming, and eating mouse nibblings for tooth pain.
A Lesson in Nerve From a Shirt Incident
A bachelor recounts sending a torn shirt to the laundry where the staff did not charge for the damage, prompting him to learn a bold lesson in nerve. He reflects on the mishap and resolves to claim nothing, valuing the unexpected outcome over a reimbursement.
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New York Sun
County Board Adopts Story County Fair Land Purchase Plan
Second Day's session notes approval of minutes and canvassing July 6 special election in Story county on March 1, 1908 for county fair land. Describes parcel description, price not to exceed 4000 dollars, transfer to county fair association, and outcome 571 yes 1196 no. Also references road petition between Sections 17 and 20 Washington Twp and bill payment to S Davidson & Bros. Attest: records.
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Oon
Story County
Iowa
Range Pray
General County
Incorporated
Daniel Zumwealt
Washington Twp
Johnson
Silliman
S. Davidson & Bros
Joint Boone and Story County Supervisors Meet in 1907 Minutes
Minutes record the Aug 10 joint session in Boone Iowa with W O Holcomb as chairman. Action includes extending Crane Cut Off ditch branch to a 14 inch tile drain and dividing Boone Story Drain No 1 into sections with bid advertisements due Sept 6 1907 and contract award to lowest bidder.
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Boards of Supervisors
Boone and
Story Counties
Iowa
Boone
W. O. Holcomb
H. D. Howe
J. W. Keigley
Boone County
Owa
E. R. Silliman
J. O. Michaelson
Michaelson
Johnson
Ays
Silliman
Boone Story Drain
Story
County Auditor’s
County Auditor's
Nevada
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Joint Boards of Supervisors
Holcomb
Howe
Keigley
Birds and squirrels respond to Old Hundred in Sierra woods
Naturalist John Muir sang Old Hundred in the Sierra woods and found birds and squirrels, tame from exposure, would approach branches and listen, blinking their bright eyes as if enjoying the tune.
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New York
Heraki
Muir
Sierras
When It Rains In India Verse from Wide World Magazine
Describes heavy rain in India with Jupiter Pluvius reign and white liquid sheets pouring from the sky. The writer implies outdoor activity is impossible during such deluges.
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India
Jupiter Pluvius
Wide World Magazine
Not yet but I reckon I’ll have to move for money
In Prospect the reply quotes a hopeful line about needing funds to relocate. The exchange captures a frontier spirit and local context showing urgency to improve living conditions through work and earnings.
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Atlanta Constitution
Cupid's Court A comic legal tale from Bluff Mo
The piece describes a judge and his daughter debating proper legal form as a mock courtcase unfolds. The daughter tells of an adverse decision and a petition for rehearing and oral argument, with the judge noting the court’s power limits while the scene humorously concludes. Also product and real estate notices appear in a single column.
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George
Court of Last Resort
Chicago Post
District Court of Story County Aug Term Proceeding
In the District Court of Story County during the August Term the record notes docket activity dated December 6. The entry indicates ongoing civil proceedings and scheduling actions before the court clerk and judge.
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Story County
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Marshalltown
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A. M. Mason
Register and Leader
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Johnny
G. Dunahugh
Attaat
Seheew
F. Dunahugh
Cupid’s Court
C. G. Hayes
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen
Campbell & Graves
Call
Dr. Niles
F. H. Waters
Bakers Jewelry Store
Ames, Iowa
G. J. Snyder
Gamble
Mutual
C. W. Payne, M. D
Boone, Iowa
TI. J. Fentos
W. E. Harriman
Williag
Dr. Pierre Chemical Co
Chicago
Crash Loughran
Bauer
Willis Ball
Shadrick Worrell
District Court
State of Iowa
Brog County
Amas W. Powell
Eee
Apt
McCarthy & Luke
Ames Times
G. Leg
Judge Lith District
B. G. Dyer, M. D
Groves
E. F. P Jsegate
J. ¥. Luxe
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
Peffer Medical Association
Joel E. Cagwin
EVIVO
Royal Medicine JO
Marine Bidg
Gamble Drug Company
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