Missouri notes and local fires amid political banter
The piece surveys various items including a Missouri anti cigarette law, banana imports, and a major fire at the Butler House in Boone with a forty thousand dollar loss. It also comments on groundhog day, January weather, seed distribution, tariff talk, Perry fire damage, and a legislative committee visit to a college with praise for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Congress
Senate
Perry
Legislative
Stirton
Sanders
House
Felt
Leiser
Stillman
Editorial mileage ordeal hints at public reaction
Two northern Iowa editors walk to Des Moines along the C N W. After leaving Sheldahl they estimate eighteen miles remain, then split the remaining distance as nine miles each. The dialogue reflects lighthearted plan to finish before dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Sheldahl
Harrowing North Dakota Winter News
North Dakota reports relentless winter suffering with unprecedented snow and extreme cold. Residents endure severe conditions as the season tests endurance and daily life across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Iowa editor urges instant two cent fare bill enactment
A northern Iowa paper urges legislators to pass a two cent fare bill immediately and make it operative on publication, not delaying until July. The editor hints at personal travel plans involving his mother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
President McKinley Born Fifty Years Ago Observed
Monday the 28th marked the sixty fifth birthday of the martyred president McKinley with widespread carnation wear. A permanent carnation organization now exists with President Roosevelt and other leading men as members.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Hull urged to back Des Moines postmaster pick for return to Congress
Washington correspondent notes Hull must support Governor Cummins nominee for Des Moines postmaster to regain a congressional seat. It warns if the governor fails to secure a stronger deal than last spring, the move will not accelerate a congressional return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
Cummin
Des Moines
Congress
Watch Presented to Lew Shull for Belle Plaine Rescue
Lew Shull Northwestern main line engineer, living in Boone, received a gold watch from railroad officials for saving the fast mail from a wreck at Belle Plaine and for self-inflicted burns. He is praised as a trusted road man amid other notes on fare changes and campus fashion debates in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shull
Northwestern
Boone
Belle Plaine
Lew
Towa
Three wheeled craft dreamer and postal cost critiques echo
An elderly Iowa inventor touts a land and water vehicle while a Colorado rail line offers ad space in exchange for advertising. Congress is urged to cut rail mail subsidies and push postage payment by all government departments. The writer defends railway workers and rural carriers, questions congressional pay rises, and recalls Ames college’s evolving reputation beyond farming.
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Iowa
Colorado
Times
Appropriations Committee of
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office
Washington
Cabinent
United States
Iowa Farmers Elevate Status Through Modern Agriculture
The article argues that agricultural colleges and modern farming practices have raised farming from a menial task to a leading national industry. It credits improved methods and education with boosting the farmer’s standing and economic rewards in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Iowa
Legislature committee visit to state institutions
The legislature committees toured all state institutions last week and returned to the capitol in a mood of approval. The Agricultural College committee reported many needs despite its progress and praised the institution’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Neighborhood Notes From Kelley And Ames Community
Mrs J F Gerbrach has been ill but is improving. Many locals attend events in Ames and Boone while others report visits, sales, and school changes. The Rebecca lodge celebrated Mr and Mrs Zenor moving to South Dakota with a program, baskets, chair gift, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gerbrach
Bud Zenor
South Dakota
Rebeccah Lodge
Ames Order
Y. E. M. Stull
Geo. O’brien
College trustees map 1908 plans and faculty changes
The board met January 4 at the college approving a three year reduced rate contract with Boone County Telephone, buying an adding machine, and directing street-facing houses. They outlined $270,000 in direct appropriations for facilities, equipment, and laboratories plus plans by Proudfoot & Bird for remodeling. Faculty shifts include Miss McLean's leave, two new English teachers, German addition, and engineering staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County Telephone Company
Dean Curtiss
College Farm
I. S. C. Club
Legislative Committee
Ivanell
Proudfoot & Bird
Margaret Hall
Miss McLean
University of Chicago
W. R. Raymond
Burlington High School
Edwardsville, Ill
Raymond
Grinnell
Geyer
Iowa University
Louise Peters
J. H. Criswell
Kansas A. C
M. C. McCullough
Washington
Hibbard
J. L. Coulter
University of Wisconsin
F. E. French
Philippines
Warns of Kidney Trouble Dangers and Foley’s Cure
An insidious description of kidney disease warns it may be fatal before symptoms appear. The ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, credited to Cag win, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Cag Win
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Kingston Councilman
Kingston Jamaica city council member W O Reilly Fogarty endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a cold improves quickly with the medicine. He plans to buy another bottle and notes its beneficial effect. Sold by Judisch Bros. Kingston.
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Chamberlain
Kingston
Jamaica
W. O'Reilly Fogarty
West Indies
Judisch
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Missouri
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Panama
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Mary Jane
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Sioux City
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Mrs. Watson
Laura
Lou Smith
A. Crane
Effie Sutter
Geo. Morris
Lyndon, NL
L. G. Rosenfeld
Mrs. Apple
the Baptist Church
Mrs. Phillips
Chicago
Erma Stevens
Calvin Finch
Mr. Melzer
C. L. Liverly
A. Person
Joan Jobston
Ontario
Carrie Stull
Sam Baxter
van Duzer
Os Harter
May Truesdal
Angie McDaniel
Ira Rowser
Henry Crossely
Lee Coffman
Ed. Rex
Bruce Laycock
Mattie Cobb
G. R. Ross
S. P. Freed
F. E. Garrett
Board of Trustees
Darner’s Grocery
New York
New England
Ben Davis
New York King
F. M. Darner
John R. Keating
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