Welcome for Congressman Walter I Smith in Council Bluffs
Neighbors plan a Friday welcome for Ninth District Congressman Walter I Smith with a Bayliss Park concert by Coyalt's band from 2:30 to 6:30 pm. A public reception at the ladies' club parlor will precede a Grand Hotel dollar dinner at 8 pm with toasts and remarks by Judge Deemer.
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Council Bluffs
Walter I.smith
Coyalt
Congressman Smith
Bayliss Park
Mucic
Ater
Lks’ Club
Judge Deemer
Collision on street injures buggy wheel at Campbell residence
Sunday evening a Petit & McNeil buggy collided with Dr Campbell’s auto in front of his residence causing a broken buggy wheel. No one was blamed. Nearby Clyde Campbell and his father were struck by a loaded hack returning from the Chautauqua grounds. Campbell’s buggy wheel was demolished but no injuries occurred.
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Petit & McNeil
Dr. Campbell
Clyde Campbell
Campbell
New Fall Styles At Burgner's Pierce Goods Arrival
New Fall styles arrive at Burgner's with fresh garments praised as beauties. The ad invites shoppers to see the latest clothing and note the appeal of the new Pierce Goods line.
Atlantic Has Some of Em
An exchange truthfully remarks that there are too many people in almost every town who will not cast their bread upon the waters unless assured beforehand that it will come back as a full grown sandwich, rolled up in a warranty deed for one half the earth and a mortgage on the other half.
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Atlantic
Church Improvements in Adair Target $10,000
Adair News reports about ten thousand dollars will be spent on church improvements in Adair this fall. The town, the News says, is doing its fair share to prove it is a city that will “do something.”
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Adair
Save the News
Suit Filed Over Promissory Note in Adair Case
A. C. Savage of Adair filed suit in the Clerk's office against F. A. and M. E. Foster seeking judgment on a promissory note for 314.01 dollars. The action names the Foster defendants and requests relief consistent with the note agreement.
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A. C. Savage
Adair
F. A
M. E. Foster
Angel Diesn t Wear Trousers Divorce Suit Pondered
A society woman sues for divorce claiming her husband fails to realize her ideal of masculine angelhood. She argues that marrying under the hallucination of an angel should entitle her to an instant divorce for her own good. The piece mocks the notion of an angel in trousers as impossible.
Danish United Youth Holds Seventh Kimballton Convention
Audubon residents attend three day Danish United Youth convention in Kimballton with twelve societies. Delegates gathered August 13 to 15 for lectures, gymnastic contests, and a concert, with Kimballton boys and Omaha girls winning flags in gymnastics. Many locals traveled by special train to support the event and hear speakers.
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Audubon Republican
Kimpalitan
Kimballton
Danish United Youth
Iron Maine
Kansas
Western District
Omaha
Atlantic
Pure white lead and laves all at dwtf Fred Alexander's
A clipped fragment mentions white lead and laves connected to Fred Alexanders, with unreadable context and no clear event or place. The readable portion provides limited detail beyond a specific name unlikely to form a full event summary.
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Dwtf
Fred Alexander
Fight Outside Chautauqua Grounds Ends in Brawl
A witness recalls a Sunday night fight between two young farmers near the Chautauqua grounds. In front of a large crowd, they exchanged insults and agreed to a road fight. They each suffered injuries before police arrival ended the scene and the fighters fled in their buggies. A local ad for paints and linseed oil follows.
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Fistienff
Pach
Chautauqua week closes with eloquent lectures and concerts
The final day of the Chautauqua features Bishop Fallows and the Trier Sisters delivering stirring lectures and concerts. Alton Packard and Ferguson Jubilee Singers charm the audience, followed by Dunbar Bell Ringers. The crowd praised the program as uplifting, educational, and entertaining. Weather remains delightful.
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Frank
Isle
Belter
Boorman
Alton Packard
Ferguson Jubilee Singers
Chautauqua
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Bishop Fallows
State College Extension Plans Meetings at State Fair
The extension department announces meetings for state organizations at the State Fair. Programs include Small Grain Growers, Boys and Girls, Town Corn Growers, Agricultural, Dairy, and Short Course groups from Aug 31 to Sept 2. Agriculture topics discussed daily at 3.15 pm with college experts guiding tours.
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State College
Small Grain Growers Association
Corn Growers’ Association
Real Estate Transfers in Iowa 1909 Summary
Real estate transfers dated August 1909 list several deeds across Iowa towns including Wiota Anita Massena Griswold and Griswold again. Transfers include Elizabeth Allen to Sarah M, Edgar W Datt and wife to Alexander Caywood, N McVay and wife to Homer Sirkham, A Z Scott and wife to Edward Sgull grave and Thomas Warrior, Hoyt B Newgom to Maggle Joyce, with monetary values noted such as 490 and 2000 dollars. Source fragmentary but records indicate multiple properties and dates.
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Elizabeth Allen
Sarah M
Wiota
Edgar W. Datt
Alexander Caywood
Bc Edledels
A. Z Scott
Edward Sgullgrave
Thomas Warrior
Massena
C. i. Otto
Knopta
F. O.jacobs
Griswold
Hoyt B. Newgomb
Maggle’ BE
Joyce
Uncle Sam Cavalry to Camp at Atlantic in September
An army letter describes 1200 men and 1400 horses and mules arriving in Atlantic on September 28 about 2:30 PM en route to Fort Crook from Fort Des Moines. They will bivouac at the fair grounds arranged by Ed Berg and depart September 29 at 9:30 AM. A large public is expected to view the troops and logistics for water and food are being arranged.
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Ranes
Moines
Weber
Tinele Sam
Ire
Atlantic
Fort Crook
Fort Des Moines
Ed Berg
Uncle Sam
Returning Iowa Blue and Lincoln Carpenter Visits Griswold
Lincolns Wamp Jordan from Linco arrived Monday for a Griswold reunion. An Iowa blue from 1861 to 1865, he notes Lincoln’s boom and new building projects despite the Great Pessimist near the city. He works as a carpenter and enjoys renewing old acquaintances.
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Wamp
Jordan
Linco
Hamp
Iowa
Griswold
Lincoln
New Framed Pictures Add Flair at Fred Alexander’s
Copy from a local shopper note noting many new framed pictures available at Fred Alexander’s store, inviting customers to browse the refreshed selection and new arrivals in framing options.
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Fred Alexander
Peter Hopley and Son Exhibit at State Fair Horses
At the State Fair Peter Hopley and Son will display about twenty horses and mares. Among them are branch prize winners. They plan to collect any loose ribbons found, and expect to obtain them.
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Peter Hopley & Son
Fred Brackett Former Des Moines Police Chief Dies
Fred Brackett former Des Moines police chief dies at his home Sunday afternoon. Brackett was connected with H G Weber in an ice venture here and had not been well since that business failed.
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Fred Brackett
Des Moines
Mgr. Brackett
H. G Weber
Crabtree Faces Court Martial After Fort Des Moines Killing
Crabtree, accused of fatally shooting Capt John Raymond at Fort Des Moines, is transported to Fort Crook Omaha for trial by general court martial. Edison records at Fred Aspender’s. Appointed Administrator A Welch, father of the late E Welch, named administrator of his son’s estate with $10,000 bond.
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Crabtree
John Raymond
Fort Des Moines
Fort Crook
Omaha
Wr. A. Welch
Vu. E. Welch
Improving the Road Work Train Between Here and Kimballton
Yesterday morning the A. N. & 5 railroad put on a work train with an extra gang of 25 laborers to ditch the cut and widen the fills between here and Kimballton. The intention is to replace the track in first class condition.
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A. N. & 5 Railroad
Kimballton
Local notes and visits from area residents
Community column records residents traveling, visiting relatives, and local happenings. Names include Rudolph in Omaha, Donahoe of Lewis, Margaret Finkbine in Maine, Frank Stahl in Omaha, Mark Johnson at Spirit Lake, Bartlett of Brayton in town, a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Dean, and various visits between Atlantic, Lincoln, St. Paul, Des Moines, Spokane, and other locations. Also notes typhoid warning, illness of Edna Rupp, and threshing trips.
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Rudolph
Omaha
Irs
RK. Donahoe
Lewis
Margaret Finkbine
Maine
Frank Stahl
Nowisit
Mark Johnson
Spirit Bi
O. A. Rasmussen
St. Paul
Eloise Treat
J. R. Welch
Arrswald
Seydell
King
Cal Street
W. H. King
Montclair
New Jersey
T. B. Swan
August Anderson
Lincoln
Neb
Tom Burr
Snyder
John Behnken
Wicta
Wm. Grulke
Cora Bourne
H. M. Bourne
Edna Rupp
Nels Munksgaard
Marie Mikkelsen
Audubon
J. P. Hansen
Joseph Schnitzen
Frank Smith
Nell
Washington, In
George Smith
Cedar Street
Theo. Steinke
South Dako
W. D. Ash
Aberdeen
Ll. A. Lorenzen
Des Moines
Spokane
Wash
Tacts to Think About. Farm land over guns debate
B PF Yoakum of Rock Island argues spending on farms rather than guns. A 40 acre irrigated farm can support a family of five. He notes $55,000 buys a 12 inch gun, funds that could reclaim 1,471 acres and house 19 people. He warns gun waste harms future and urges more homes, fewer fighting machines.
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B. PF
Yoakum
Rock Island
Witt Paint Mait Boxes and Mailbox Order
Uncle Sam issues order to paint all mail boxes while Atlantic boxes resist planned repainting delays and conditions.
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Uncle Sam
Weather forecast for town reports slight temp change
Weather bulletin indicates fair conditions for tonight and Wednesday with little to no temperature change. No precipitation expected and winds light, with typical regional patterns.
Cherokee Parole Board Vacancy Sparks Appointment Debate
The Cherokee parole board vacancy draws attention as Dr. Hornibrook, a Democrat and physician with ties to Cherokee and Independence boards, emerges as a leading candidate. Supporters tout his competence. critics question political timing and state control rules.
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Edward Cornsbrook
Mamert
Atlante
Hornibrook
Gherakea
Ays
Independence
Nass Ian
Wad
Cherokee and
Independence Boards
Ile
You Need a New Fall Suit at BURGNER Now
You are going to need a new suit this fall. You want the latest things out in pattern and cut. Now is the time to see BURGNER and make your selections. ditt.
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Burgner
Close Call at Rowe's Restaurant Fire Shocks Owner
Last evening Miss Ruby Rowe reported a large rear loft used for storage had a light shining from a transom. She found a coffee barrel filled with clothing burning fiercely. Employees extinguished the fire quickly with no alarm raised and little damage. cause unknown though mice and matches are suspected.
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Ruby Rowe
Rowe
The Cemetery Walk Movement By J A McWard
J A McWard leads the effort to establish a cemetery walk with remaining grading on one city block and a few outside blocks. Only three culverts remain before contractors can begin laying the walk, signaling readiness for completion.
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J. A. McWard
Ami
Boy undergoes surgery at Atlantic hospital
A seven year old son of Greger Anderson living seven miles north of Marne was operated on for turor penditis yesterday at Atlantic hospital by Dr. Thopipson of Marne and Drs. Morris and Waimert of this city. The boy stood the operation well and is getting along nicely.
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Greger Anderson
Marne
Turor Pen
Jet Wave Returning Weather Update
Weather observer Whitney notes rain last Saturday night has minimal effect on heat. Sunday high reached degrees and yesterday's high was 1. Last night’s low was degrees.
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Whitney
J M Boorman Illness Strikes Chautauqua Manager
J M Boorman local Chautauqua manager was stricken last evening on stage with an acute indigestion attack and was seriously ill for several hours. After medical care he improved enough to return to his office but remains not fully well.
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J. M. Boorman
H. M. Boorman
Chautauqua
Atlantic party heads to Redfield to buy land
To Dakota Clyde McNeil left last evening for Redfield South Dakota with a party of nine Atlantic men who live recently on farms here and will buy land there.
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Dakota
Clyde McNeil
Redfield
S. D
Mrs Bathurst Improves After Carbolic Burns
Mrs Bathurst, who suffered severe eye injuries yesterday from carbolic acid, is resting comfortably at the hospital. Attending physician Dr Burke cannot yet determine the full extent of eye damage as she heals.
Miss Thurman Improves After Serious Illness
Miss Thurman and Miss Sophia Thurman have been seriously ill in hospital for some time but are now improving, according to latest health notes. The report highlights gradual recovery and hopeful outlook for both individuals.
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Miss Thurman
Sophia, Thurman
Insurance Draft Acquired For Sir Cornell Policy
Mrs. . C. P. Cornell received today a draft for the insurance carried by Sir Cornell in the M. W. A.
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Sir Cornell
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