Ambitious Iowa notes mix of weather and civic items
Local chatter covers Fort Dodge tragedy reaction in Ames, depot plans in Des Moines, ideal harvest weather in Story county, and reflections on fashion and gender topics. Mention of Boone telephone strike settlement, school bond proposition, and a large swine exhibit at the Iowa State Fair with a new judging pavilion.
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Fort Dodge
Ames
Carnival Company
Des Moines
W. M. McFadden
Ancient Rome at Iowa State Fair to Run Four Nights
A grand recreation titled Ancient Rome will open at the Des Moines Iowa State Fair for four nights from August 24 to 27. The production features fireworks and scenes of Nero era life, festivals, sports and barbarities, presented with ornate stagecraft and strong historical detail.
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Rome
Des Moines
Nero
Iowa
F. Curtiss
Iowa State College
Tempting offers tempt editors away from honesty
A reader laments the flood of schemes offered to country editors to profit from affiliations and commissions. Proposals include field commissioner roles for a Chau tauqua outfit at the St Louis fair, marketing nursery stock, and organizing land purchase parties with supposed commissions, yet the editor vows to continue honest, steady work.
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Philanthropy
St. Louis
California
Multiple Local Notices and Accidents Reported Across Story County
The column reports injured workers in Sheldahl and various community updates. Erick Viland sustained a knee wound at the yards. other items note library changes with Kate E. Thompson, a planned city federation meeting, a near bridge accident near Nevada, and a fatality in Iowa Center.
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Erick Viland
Sheldal
N. W
Mr. Viland
Sheldah
Slater
City Federation
Charlotte King
I. 8S. C
Katy Railway Booklets Promote Southwestern Territory Profit
Advertises attractive booklets about the M K T railroad line territory. Claims great possibilities for profit and offers to send them to readers at 601 Wainwright Building, St Louis Missouri.
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Great Southwestern
Katy
Wainwright Bidg
St. Louis
Carrara Paints Sold by E D Mineah & Co
Carrara plaster and paint advertised as the best on earth is offered for sale by E D Mineah and Company. The note touts Carrara as superior for building use and invites inquiries to purchase through the supplier.
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Edward Bailey
Mineah Lumber Co
Ames
W. L. Ginter
Northern Grain Co
Mr. Ginter
Bailey
Cole Banner
E. D. Mineah & Co
Carrara
Very Low Rates to California for G A R Encampment Travel
Travel deal from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco with return by Oct 15 for National Encampment G A R. Three daily Chicago to Coast trains with no change plus guided tourist cars. Special train Aug 11 10 30 p m via DeKalb Clinton Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Boone Omaha with stops in Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City.
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California
Chicago & North-Western
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
DeKalb
Very Low Rates to Pittsburgh Via North-Western Line
Ex sion tickets will be sold August 1 to 3 to attend the A T U Convention. Very favorable return limits offered. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Railway.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago & North-Western R’y
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