Timeless Official Paper Notes Local Schools and Politics
The Story County paper reports Tk Lowa school for the deaf at Coun cil Bluffs opens Sept. 30. Joan R. McLean is nominated for governor of Ohio. The weather bureau records a 100 degree Mercury reading at 3 30 p m Tuesday, prompting observers to seek higher vantage points.
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Tk Lowa School For the
Council Bluffs
Joan R. McLean
Ohio
Steen
Government Weather Bureau
Cincinnatti Enquirer
Cleveland
Toledo
John
Democrats of
Washington Gas Co
East
Labor Day Observed With Strong Returns For Workers
Monday labor day celebrations were widespread among communities with labor unions. The day was marked by enthusiasm as workers rejoice in securing good jobs at fair wages and a thriving job market.
Local Journalist Mike Miller Moves to Iola Paper
The writer chats with Mike Miller late of the Boone Democrat who now runs a paper at Iola Kansas. He praises the prosperity under a republican administration led by William McKinley while remaining a steadfast Democrat and Bryan follower aligned with the Chicago platform.
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Mike Miller
Boone Democrat
Mike
Iola
Kans
Wm. McKinley
Bryan
Chicago
Stem
Gudgeon
Weighing Mail Across Offices Begins Octo ber Night
Starting at midnight on the third day of October the weighing of all mail matter from country offices and its deposit equipment will begin and run for thirty five days. Mail will be weighed separately by class and by equipment. The mammoth undertaking will end on November sixth at midnight yielding the most accurate figures ever compiled on the weight of mail matter handled in the country.
Iowa Weather Conflicts with September Frost Expectation
A light frost is unlikely in September as Iowa faces shifting weather patterns. The piece notes extreme temps, mentions political figures and media ownership claims, and comments on rowdy rail yard violence with harsh suggested penalties for hobos.
Rowe Elected President at Western Hay Fever Meet
Des Moines' W. A. Rowe was chosen president of the Western Hay Fever association after the group held its annual convention in Marquette Michigan. Speculation grows that Red Sisson may be next for promotion if illness extends to the region.
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W. A. Rowe
Des Moines
Western Hay Fever Association
Marquette
Mich
Red
Sisson
Dark horse nomination shakes big five senatorial race
The nomination of a Palo Alto gentleman from West Bend unsettles the race as Gear forces back his bid. The writer notes close observation of political moves and suggests the district member may favor the Burlington senator.
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Palo Alto County
West Bend
Gear
Burlington
Notable writers urged to defend flies in essays
The writer imagines Hazlett of the Baxter New Era Ballou of the Watchman and Brainard of Central Iowa journalism replying through their papers on why and wherefore the pesky flies benefit them. He envisions vivid scenes of sweat and flies on bald heads and even swearing bold words during the contemplation.
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Hazlett
Baxter New Era
Ballou
The
Watchman
Brainard
Central Iowa
Iowa Legislature Map Shapes Senate Nomination Battle
In the last general assembly a hundred representatives in each house may set the 51 votes needed to nominate a U S senator. Cummins supporters total seven eight pledges while Gear holds about 22. The piece notes alumni success at Iowa State College and lists prominent former students turned business leaders across the country.
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United States
Cummins
Gear
Money orders modernized by post office form change
The post office introduces a new money order form intended to resemble a bank draft. The update includes carbon copies and a purchaser receipt, but postal clerks face increased work as express firms claimed prior invention of the old style. The change starts the 4th and replaces exhausted stock.
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Express
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Union Veterans Union
H. K. Myran
Roland
Roland Record
Myrah
Marshal Rickets
Iowa State College
L. W. Noyes
Alumni Association
Aermotor Company
M. J. Riggs
Toledo Bridge Co
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U. S
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Geo. W. Catt
New York City
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Judge Stevens
Boone
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Rowena Stevens
Iowa Suffrage Association
Dickinson
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England
India
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New York
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Congress
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Patrick Henry
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Knudson & Barber
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