Proceedings of Story County Board 1902 Budget and Bridges
The Story County Board journal details multiple 1902 actions including petitions for highway vacation between Story and Hardin counties, Union township road vacation, and bridge specifications with Geo A Armstrong. It covers appointments, salaries, tax rebates, jail and courthouse staffing, treasurer checks, and adjournments through January 17 1902.
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Story County
Conrad Hug
Polk County
John Gilmore
R M Bainter
Story
Hardin Counties
E R Silliman
Eugene Booker
J C Warren
Union Township
Miles Pearson
F H Conner
M © Allen
Walter Williams
Nevada
Geo A Armstrong
J B Shaw
van Chamberlain
Ames
Court House
John Twedt
County Farm
Capital Ten Percenters in Washington Government Offices
A New York Sun report explains how a network of so called ten percenters flourishes in federal departments. Clerks lend salary advances through small private societies, taking 10 percent as profit while issuing IOUs for next pay, then dissolve and reform under new names to evade laws and continue lending.
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Washington
Federal Department
Government Printing Office
New York Sun
Tahiti as Paradise of the Pacific and its tropical wonders
The article extols Tahiti as the paradise of the Pacific a tropical island ringed by coral reefs and blue seas. It notes lush vegetation coconut palms banana breadfruit and mangoes producing abundant local food amid fragrant flowers and year round climate. It describes varied scenery from foaming sea to towering mountains endless lanes of fruit trees and thatched native houses.
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Tahiti
Pacific
World
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin Proves Healed Illness Claim
A reader reports Bright's disease rumors were false after taking Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Persin. He credits one bottle with restoring appetite and stomach comfort, claims recovery from illness, and notes ongoing recommendations to others. Sold by L. M. Bosworth in Decatur Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Bright
Geo. F. Benedict
West King St
Decatur, Ill
L. M. Bosworth
Wantrep Ad Seeking Reputable Representatives
Wanted: several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent an old established wealthy business house. Salary eighteen dollars weekly plus expenses. Payable in cash each Wednesday from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago. 26 26t.
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Caxton
Chicago
Loan offer promises flexible pay days and no commission
Story County Bank advertises a loan with flexible repayment on any interest pay day and allow paying any amount any day, with no commission charged on such a loan. It invites borrowers to come in to have the existing loan assumed and reduced at a lower rate.
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Story County Bank
Chicago rail lines share Grand Central station
All trains of the Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and one Nickel Pirate railways use the Grand Central station at Chicago. Patrons of the Chicago Great Western Railway desiring to go east via any of these roads will avoid transferring.
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Baltimore and Ohio, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Nickel Pirate Railways
Grand Central
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Through Tourist Sleeping Car Service to West
Chicago and North Western announces daily sale of round trip tourist sleeping car tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Tourist sleeping cars operate on the through service with convenient departures and connections for attendees traveling to western markets.
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Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
Los Angeles
San Francisco
I Been Far and Wide in Arkansas Said the Recluse
An old Arkansan on a rail fence recounts travels near and far within the region. He mentions trips to Petersville Pettis County Hogback Ridge Rocky Hill and Peaville as well as a tale of a man hung for $65. He notes he has seen much yet remains rooted in his habitual place, claiming to have seen the world’s breadth through local experiences.
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Arkansas
Petersville
Peterville
Hogback Ridge
Pettis County
Rocky Hill
Meany Oz
Peaville
Lippincott’s
Giraffes Timid to Quiet Sounds and Deerlike in Fear
A Leisure Hour writer notes giraffes ignore loud noises but react to faint sounds such as rustling fabric or a soft step. After a canal explosion, keepers observed they barely noticed, yet night-time creaks in socks would terrify them, making them dash themselves.
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Leisure Hour
Bloodstone Legend Of Red Spots From Saviors Blood
The legend says a chalcedony at the crucifixion foot bore red spots from the Saviour's blood. The stone is believed to deepen its color with danger, revive spirits, inspire great deeds, check bleeding, and even render its wearer invisible at will.
Niagara plunge teaches heat of motive power
George Iles notes in Everybody's Magazine that the Niagara descent heats water by only about one sixth of a degree F when water exits the falls. For a one degree rise the falls would need to be 777 feet high, illustrating the limited heat produced by the drop despite vast power.
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Niagara
George Iles
Everybody's Magazine
When a Man Goes Up Hill People Dig Ditches
A Denver Times aphorism notes that during ascent people obstruct others as envy and delay. Once he descends frustration shifts and others clear the path to allow full passage. The remark frames social reactions to rising fortunes.
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Denver Times
Woman defends choosing to spank teens in public debate
In Atchison Glebe a defender argues that discipline remains essential as a mother maintains she spanks her 15 year old children. The remark sparks debate over parenting methods and public acceptability.
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Atchison
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Milford Township
F A Smith
Palestine Township
Bridge
Martha Shearn Kingder
Collins Two
Mr. Hines
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J C Mason
City Council
Nevada Representative
Story County Watchman
Ames Times and Intelligencer
Maxwell
Mr. Twedt
John Helland
Warren Township
Iver Sampson
Vercen Township
J C Jacobson
John
J. Q. Burgess
Collins
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Grant
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Indian Creek
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Ames City
Story City
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Collins City
Cambridge City
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Cole City
Slater City
McCallsburg City
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Sheldahi City
H R Boyd
J Page
Q Burgess
M Soper
E Hansen
Island OF
Paradise of the
California
Loughran & Bauer
Mutual
UST
Waseca White Rose
J. W. Adams
the Temple
J. J. Grove
Grocer
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Canier Bros, & Herman
Bower & Longsdorf
Lowa
Iowa
Dakota
Minnesota
College
Ames Properties
Emmett Co
Hardin Co
Marshall Co
the College For Sale
J. R. Munden
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