Story County Supervisors Begin 1898 Sessions
January 3 1898 opening of Story County Board of Supervisors with Edwin Rex elected chairman and J B Shaw and John Twedt sworn in. Bonds approved for county officials and districts set for 1898 with Rex on Franklin district supervision. Adjourned to January 4.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
John Twedt
United States
State of
John Tweet
D. M. Grove
Edwin Rex
H. T. Henryson
A.K. Banks
G. W. Phillips
Franklin
Washington
Palestine
Grant
Union
J. B. Shaw
Nevada
Indian Creek
Collins
New Albany
Sherman
LaPayette
Howard
Warren
Lincoln
Milford
Richland
County Farm
Court House
Roland
Larson
Story City
B& M
Maxwell
Fairview
Isoard
Ata
C. Hamilton
Bargain Bib Overalls and Mackintoshes Sale
A local ad lists reduced prices on clothing items including boys bib overalls at 50¢ and 19¢, men's Mackintoshes at 20¢ and 19¢, ladies Mackintoshes cut from 2 1/2 dollars to 1 1/4, and a large markdown from 3 75 to 1 75.
Household Goods Sale List
A local sale offers various household items including dish pans in 10 and 14 quart sizes, twin match safes, nutmeg graters, comb cases, wash basins, and assorted small utensils priced from 10 to 13 cents. The list features several items with single digit prices and short descriptions.
Story County Times mocks seed giveaway and Des Moines power
The Times critiques Iowa politics and appointments while lampooning a $130,000 free seed distribution proposal. It references Senator Burry Mason and various Des Moines officials, noting local desires for broader representation outside the capital. Readers send postal cards with humorous and sharp comments.
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Iowa
Congress
John
P. S
McKinley taps Iowa men for national posts and state note
In Iowa, Geo E Roberts of Ft Dodge is named Director of the Mint by President McKinley. Des Moines endures heavy mud from snow and slush. The Iowa Agricultural College gains praise from a legislative committee for sound governance and better handling by trustees on per diem questions. The Iowa Homestead farm journal is praised, with a February Special Farmer’s Institute edition planned covering dairy, beef, grain feeding, and home topics. Subscription details and winter overcoats offered by local firms are noted.
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Gov. Shaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Seventh Congressional District
Joe McGarraugh
O'Bleness
Johnson Brigham
Times
The
Geo. E. Roberts
Ft. Dodge
McKinley
Commonwealth of Iowa
Legislative Investigating Committee
Iowa Agricultural College
Thel, A. C
Tuat Sterling Farm Journal
Iowa M
Farmer's Institute
Institute
Homestead Co
Sports and health notes from The Chicago Times-Herald
Outdoor sports coverage highlights base and football bicycling yachting bowling shooting and track. Advertisements promote the 1898 illustrated Iowa State College catalog and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health along with Electric Bitters tonic and health tips.
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Chicago Times-Herald
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J. B
Shaw
Aes
Geo. M. Ashford
D. G. Mills
Gov
A. Kieve
H. D. Bryant
Grant Township
H. de Long
Franklin Township
John A. Sinay
Tipton
Justice of the Peace
Collins Township
G. Arrasmith
Franklin Town
L. B. Harnden
Constable
Milford Town
Ane
Jamestown
Lawrence LL
Yours
J. Jacobs
Prop
Ames
Creo
KE. Baker
Parley Sheldon
B. J
F. H. Schlieter
Ass’t Cashier
Elden, Cashier
Story County Bank
Christy
the Times
Tax Upper Des Moines
Humboldt
Burry” Mason
Chicago
Ilinois
Senate
Washington Hotel
Tilden Bros. & Co
I. A
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
M. Bosworth
Suort
Haverly Grove’s
C. W. Dudgeon
Jeweler
Jluidisch Bros
White House Media
Coffee Java
Dwinell, Wright & CO
Boston
Steve
Japan
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