Kimballton Plans Own Electric Light Plant
The town of Kimballton starts preparations for a municipal electric light plant amid warnings about grafters. Francisco Guidice, an Italian charged with the murder of Howard Jones in Council Bluffs, was convicted and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Iowa enacts a law effective July 3 restricting saloon hours from seven in the morning to nine in the evening.
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Kimballton
Francisco Guidice
Council Bluffs
Howard Jones
Iown
Neighborly borrowings flood the city streets
The text notes the nuisance of neighbors who constantly borrow items just when needed and plan to borrow until they can fetch them downtown. It suggests such habitual borrowing is common in communities and, in a way, a method some use to cope with high living costs.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Taft
Wickersham
News-Telegraph
Parcel post insured and cash on delivery options expanding
The post office plans rapid expansion of parcel post services with ten cent fees for up to fifty dollar insurance and special delivery. C O D service begins July 1, allowing delivery to the addressee with value collection and money order remittance. No prior inspection by recipient.
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Post Office Department
Parcel Post
C. O. D. Priviledge
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Pressed for Role in Welfare Section
Mrs Woodrow Wilson is proposed to serve as president of the reorganized congressional section of the Woman's Welfare department, aiming to lead ceremonial duties and coordinate charitable efforts.
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Woodrow Wilson
Congressional Section
Woman's Welfare Department
Cummins Seeks Easy Ride Ahead of 1914 Election
The LeMars Globe-Post quips that Senator Cummins can harness both elephant and moose to the same wagon for a comfortable 1914 bid. It notes the driving force and direction matter little as long as he rides along.
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Cummins
LeMars Globe-Post
Milwaukee Judge Rules Husband’s Word Is Law
A Milwaukee judge rules that a husband’s word governs, aligning with a view that many laws are dead letters. The piece suggests enforcement relies on the “man behind the gun” and places this statute among others in disregard.
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Milwaukee
Cyclone Rooster Rescue Becomes Gospel Truth
A Griswold farmer William Mackrill reports his bantam rooster survived when his buildings blew away in a Easter Sunday cyclone. The bird reappeared alive in the water jug during a water check, a tale the farmer calls gospel truth.
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Wm. Mackrill
Griswold
Bill
News-Telegraph
Robert Cousins Revival Delights Tama Audience
Des Moines Letter reports former congressman Robert Cousins of Tipton Iowa, once famed orator of the fifth district, delivered a top tier Decoration Day address at Tama. Once thought lost to drink and public absence, he charmed a large crowd and is set for Chautauqua work as a return to prominence.
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Robert Cousins
Congress
Tipton
Iowa
Maine
Tama
Decoration Day
Bob Cousins
Craddock
Des Moines
Lions Roam Near Osage Iowa Tigers On The Loose
Lions uncontained near Osage have residents arming for protection after sightings and two steer killings. A local attorney led a hunting party with assistance from the Reverend C. L. Court as townsfolk converge with autos at the hunting headquarters.
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Osage
Iowa
Africa
Kugler
Methodist Fourth Quarter Conference Held After Picnic
The Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Church met after last Tuesday’s picnic with Rev. E. W. McDade attending. Officials for next year include Trustees H Campbell R D Vernon A Wiegand C H Bartley J A Irving E W Holmes Ben Wagner N C Burkhart F B Nichols Stewards F H Sears J W Long H McDermott Thos Stevenson Frank Bontrager F B Perry R C Pratt J B Herriman L R Galiher W Crandall Recording Steward F B Perry Pres Epworth League Lela Blanchard Ladies Aid Mrs Metcalf W F M S Mrs Albert Wagner W H M S Mrs E W Holmes.
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Methodist Church
E. W. McDade
H. Campbell
R. D. Vernon
A. Wiegand
C. H. Bartley
J. A. Irving
E. W. Holmes
Ben Wagner
N. C. Burkhart
F. B. Nichols
Stewards
F. H. Sears
J. W. Long
H. McDermott
Thos. Stevenson
Frank Bontrager
F. B. Perry
Pres. Epworth League
Lela Blanchard
Ladies Aid
Metcalf
Albert Wagner
Methodist Picnic On Parsonage Lawn Draws Local Church Crowd
Last Tuesday evening the Methodist congregation enjoyed a picnic on the parsonage lawn. About 10 members and friends attended, bringing baskets and a fine supper. Ice cream was served by the young people and the gathering ended with pleasant visiting, a happy occasion the organizers hope to repeat.
Tilas Haycock Probes Modern Skyscraper Myths
Tilas Haycock stands before a modern skyscraper and jokes about stories he has heard many times. He comments with a wag of the tongue about the tales surrounding such towers.
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Tilas Haycock
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