Work of Supervisors in Story County 1898 Proceedings
The Story County Board of Supervisors meets in early January 1898 with new member John Tweet taking oath. They elect officers, approve bonds, divide districts, and authorize tax and property actions including tax cancellations and transfers. Officers report on fees and duties as the week’s minutes detail claims, inventories, and official acts through January 7.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
John Twedt
United States
State of
John Tweet
D. M. Grove
Rawin Rex
H. T. Henryson
A. K. Banks
G. W. Phillips
Edwin Rex
Franklin
Washington
Palestine
Grant
Union
J. B. Shaw
Nevada
Indian Creek
Collins
New Albany
Sherman
LaFayete
Howard
Warren
Lincoln
Milford
Richland
Court House
Roland
Larson
Story City
Executive Council
Maxwell
Fairview
C. Hamilton
Household Goods. lie i 12¢ a S 10¢ Se lle le Te
Household goods advertised with unclear pricing phraseology. The fragment lists coins per item and sale terms, but lacks coherent details or complete items.
Tax Upper Des Moines Editorial Association mid winter meeting
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association will hold its mid winter meeting at Humboldt on the 17th of next month. Billy Mason of Chicago and former Iowa, now a United States Senator from Illinois, stirred controversy in the senate and was reportedly involved in a physical confrontation with a Washington hotel clerk last week.
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Tax Upper Des Moines
Humboldt
Billy” Mason
Chicago
Iowa
United States
Illinois
Senate
Washington
Des Moines Appointments Stirs Iowa Viewpoint
Governor Shaw names Des Moines figures to key state posts including Capitol custodian Joe McGarraugh labor commissioner O Bleness and state librarian Johnson Brigham The Times praises the picks yet cautions against Des Moines dominance noting interest from other regions outside the capital.
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Gov. Shaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Seventh Congressional District
Joe MecGarraugh
O’bleness
Johnson Brigham
Times
the Times
Seeds for Free Distribution Sparks Mock Posts in Iowa
Last week a bill to appropriate 130000 dollars for free seed distribution was debated. Iowa congressmen received pointed, humorous postal replies mocking the proposal. Sample letters suggest alternatives and ridicule the seed plan as wasteful and impractical.
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Iowa
Congress
John
Iowa Man Geo E Roberts Named Director of the Mint
President McKinley honors Iowa with the appointment of Geo E Roberts of Ft. Dodge as Director of the Mint. The decision reflects the state’s strong support for sound money and financial prudence.
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Geo. E. Roberts
Ft. Dodge
McKinley
Commonwealth of Iowa
Des Moines Endures Mud as Snow Slush Hell Takes Over
Last Friday Des Moines faced heavy snow and slush that turned streets into mud, making travel nearly impossible and disrupting city life. Residents struggled to move through the messy conditions as crews worked to restore footing and accessibility.
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Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural College Excels in State Institutions Review
The legislative investigating committee praised the Iowa Agricultural College for its faculty and work. Some trustees were reprimanded for drawing per diem and mileage beyond legal days, but investigations show the extra days were for supervising building projects allowed by law. Thel. A. C. stands out as well conducted among sixteen state institutions.
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Legislative Investigating Committee
Iowa Agricultural College
Thel. A. C
Tuar sterling farm journal and The Iowa Homestead
The Iowa Homestead improves weekly and offers a Special Farmer's Institute edition in February. It covers winter dairy ing beef production grain feeding and two home topics with real farmer experiences. Subscriptions are $1 including monthly institute editions. request free samples from Homestead Co Des Moines IA.
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Tuar Sterling Farm Journal
Iowa Homestead
Farmer's Institute
Special Institute
Homestead Co
Des Moines
Special prices on overcoats and ulsters at Tilden Bros
Special prices advertised by Tilden Bros. & Co. on overcoats and ulsters. The sale highlights discounted coats and outerwear, inviting customers to shop the seasonal reductions.
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Tilden Bros. & Co
Illustrated Iowa State College prospectus and Woman’s health ad
President Beardshear issues an illustrated 1898 Iowa State College prospectus detailing courses and officers. the piece promotes college information for prospective students and friends. An ad for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims it strengthens feminine organs, regulates functions, and treats what it calls female complaints.
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Beardshear
The
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Pierce
Good Health Boosts Looks with Electric Bitters
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic improving liver stomach and kidneys to purify blood and clear pimples blotches and boils. It claims better health yields better looks and guarantees every bottle. Sold at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store at 50 cents.
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L. M. Bosworth’s
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Shaw
Geo. M. Ashford
Dr. G. Mills
Geo. A. Klove
H. D. Bryant
Grant Township
I. H. de Long
Franklin Township
John A. Smay
L. Tipton
Collins Township
E.G. Arrasmith
Franklin Town
L. B. Harnden
Constable
Milford Town
County Auditor
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Concor
A. ES
Bae
Jamestown
Lawrence II
Turkey
Yours
Jacobs
Ames
Christy Bread
Ise
Creo. FE. Baker
Ole Ee Saan
Enna Parley Sheldon
F. H. Schlipter
Asst
B. J. Shelden
Story County Bank
Haverly Grove’s
C. W. Dudgeon
Jlidisch Bros
White House Media
Coffee Java
Dwinell, Wright & CO
Boston
Steve
Japan
Mate Soup
Lion
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