Money shortages loom as Iowa legislature seeks funds
The Iowa legislature faces a funding crunch with about 1.5 million dollars available but numerous large requests from institutions. Ames seeks 700 000, the state university 500 000, and Cedar Falls normal school big asks. Smaller appeals from Anamosa Vinton Mount Pleasant Cherokee Eldora Fort Madison Knoxville Marshalltown Mitchellville total 232 200, with others still undisclosed. Debates on saloon closing, law enforcement bills, school bonds, hotel fire safety, and ballot removal proceed as legislators weigh futures against limited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames School
State University
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Anamosa
Vinton
Mount Pleasant
Cherokee
Eldora
Fort Madigan
Knoxville
Marshalltown
Mitchellville
Council Bluffs
Clarinda
Independence
Glenwood
Davenport
Bonnesil
Audubon County
Ian
Cosson
Sali
Fred Hunter
Smith
Senate Committee On Elections
Peterson
Saunders
Senate
Box social at German hall by Y P 8
The Y and P 8 of the German Evangelical church plan a box social at the German hall on Wednesday evening February 10. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Patents Granted This Week by A Snow & Co
Reported by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys in Washington DC the week includes patents granted to A J Abel Davenport for a carburetor to R R Clem Ames for a timber tie to G A Culver Clarinda for a lawn mower H H Messmore and W Severn Epworth for an automatic oiler B F Owens Rockwell City for a grain door for cars I B Penton Villisca for a surface cultivating shovel G H Rechtenbach Bridgewater for a thresher tooth C A Smith Waterloo for a knock down crate I A Wilkinson Des Moines for guids for marking ballots. For a copy send ten cents in postage stamps with date of paper to A Snow & Co Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington
D. C
A. J. Abel
Davenport
J. Burmeister
Spirit Lake
R. R. Clem
Ames
G. A. Culver
Clarinda
C. H. Grings
Dubuque
H. H. Messmore
W. Severn
Epworth
B. F. Owens
Rockwell City
I B. Penton
Villisca
G. H. Rechtenbach
Bridgewater
Co. A. Smith
Waterloo
I. A. Wilkinson
Des Moines
A. Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
Whitney Haze Company Hosts Home Talent Play at Opera House
Attend the Whitney Haze Company home talent play at the city opera house on the evening of February 11th for an intimate community performance featuring local performers and a likelyPre-show gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Haze Company
Opera House
Pottawattamie papers named county official roster
The county board of supervisors selected the Council Bluffs Nonpareil the official paper for the year, with the Oakland Acorn and Neola Gazette Reporter as others. Avoca Journal-Herald contested the decision, led by attorney Roscoe Barton, but failed to sway the board. Printing proceeds yield about six to seven hundred dollars per paper annually.
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Pottawattamie
Board of Supervisors
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Oakland Acorn
Neola Gazette
Avoca Journal-Herald
Roscoe Barton
Nonpareil
Gazette Reporter
Avoca Journal Herald
Avoca
Barton
Pottawattamie County
Cass
Ladies of the G A R Meet at Mrs Bell Home
The Ladies of the G A R will gather at Mrs Anderson Bell 701 East Fifth Street on Wednesday afternoon February 10 at 2 30 for a club meeting led by the secretary.
Missing Iowan 88 heads to Omaha, relatives say no alarm
The Omaha Bee reports T. D. McCarville of Atlantic Iowa, 88, 5 feet 8, light hair, 140 pounds, missing for about a week and believed en route to Omaha. Relatives deny concern, noting he often travels for business and was unwell but not alarmed.
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Omaha
T. D. McCarvile
Atlantic
J. R. McCarville
Douglas Street
Mr. McCarville
McCarville
Whole Family Quarantined With Measles in Storm Area
The Gus Ecklin family on P. F. D. 2 is quarantined with measles. All but Mrs Ecklin are in bed. They were cut off by the recent storm and received no help then. Neighbors have since aided the sick, and all are improving toward full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ecklin
Mrs. Ecklin
Frank Smith a Very Sick Man
Frank C. Smith of Smith Lake, noted farmer, stock raiser, and director of the Atlantic, Northern & Southern, is seriously ill with a severe cold and threatened pneumonia. He has a history of lung trouble, and recent unsettled weather worsened his condition. Dr. Graham visited this morning to attend him.
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Frank Smith
Frank C. Smith
Smith Lake
Atlantic, Northern & Southern
Dr. Graham
A. N
Hot Debate over Harding Bill in Iowa House
In Des Moines on February 9 1909 the Iowa House debated Harding's bill allowing cities to oil streets. The fight was lively with Harding defending the measure in a lengthy address as opponents argued oiling streets was only a temporary improvement. The vote stood 59 to 34.
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Harding
State House
Des Moines
House
Still Voting in Illinois Senate Ballot Totals
On February 29 the Illinois senate ballot results show Hopkins 73 votes Foss 18 Mason 4 Shurtleff 14 Lowden 1 McKinley Democrat 3 Stringer Democrat 64 with others scattered across remaining candidates.
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Springfield
Hopkins
Foss
Mason
Shurtleff
Lowden
McKinley
Stringer
Civic Club Deliberations Highlight Woman Suffrage Talk
The Civic Club met with Mrs Greenleaf yesterday to discuss business and read from Dr Steiner including The Jew in His Old World Home. Miss Anna Temple presented a paper on Woman Suffrage which was well received. next chapter to be The New Exodus.
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Civic Club
Remington Typewriter for Sale at Fred Alexander's
Almost new Remington typewriter offered cheaply at Fred Alexander's. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Fred Alexander
Missing High School Girl Helen Bailey Feared Lost
Relatives and friends of 17 year old Helen Bailey daughter of J H Bailey and wife of Washington township were alarmed when she failed to reach the two and a half mile walk to high school today. Teachers alerted her parents by noon and her father searched town this afternoon fearing she may have fallen on the road in the cold or visited a neighbor’s house unaware of concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bailey
J. H. Bailey
Washington Township
Bailey
Lincoln Centenary Opera Program at the City Hall
Friday evening at 8 o'clock the Lincoln Centenary program will be staged at the opera house featuring a trombone solo, invocations, choral performances by Wilson High School Chorus under Miss Frances Arnold, a Lincoln Farm comment, vocal solos by Miss M Viernier Robinson, an oration by Hon. Horace B. Deemer of the Iowa Supreme Court, and a benediction by Rev. G F Braun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
G. Dudley Buck
M. Viernier Robinson
Horace B. Deemer
Lincoln Memorial Services Reception Committee Named
A reception committee for the Lincoln Memorial Services at the opera house on Friday evening February 12 1909 is listed. Members include chairman H B Newcomb and J W Scott B H Willard C B Clovis B A Goodspeed T B Swan C A Meredith and many others. The committee will meet the speaker Judge Deemer upon arrival to escort him to the hotel and opera house and seat him on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
H. B. Newcomb
W. W Straight
John W. Scott
BH. Willard
H. M. Boorman
C. B. Clovis
B. A. Goodspeed
T. B. Swan
C. A. Meredith
B. A. Wood
W. A. Follett
W. A
Negro suspect released in Rosen murder case
Ottumwa Iowa February 9 Joseph Hop King a Black man arrested as a suspect in the murder of Miss Clara Rosen was released after police examined him. Investigators now suspect the crime was driven by robbery or a rejected suitor seeking revenge for his failure to win Miss Rosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Joseph Hopking
Clara Rosen
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Health Benefits
Builds up waste tissue promotes appetite improves digestion induces refreshing sleep giving renewed strength and health. That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents Tea or Tablets Atlantic Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Store
Aunt Goodhue’s Death Touches Local Family
Harry Jones of the Atlantic National Bank travels from town to Muscatine after hearing that his aunt Mrs. Goodhue has died following an operation. The deceased, once a winter visitor here, was well known to many locals. Seizure of 900 cases of peas at Davenport drew attention as a pure food official found labeling 2 pounds when contents were 24 ounces. The cans were from a Wisconsin cannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
Atlantic National Bank
Muscatine
Davenport
Atlantic
Wisconsin
New Moving Picture Venture Adds Roy Willett to Unique Theatre
Roy Willett of the Unique theatre joins Ben Phelps in a traveling picture and vaudeville venture. They plan to tour nearby towns with the show while Willett remains at the Unique, taking the role of a flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Willett
The
Unique Theatre
Ben Phelps
Unique
Willett
August Collatz Here From Hopley Horse Sale Force
August Collatz of Sarah, a Peter Hopley & Son horse salesman, wandered into town today. Collatz states the Hopleys will offer twenty fine horses this spring, among the best ever seen across the water. He has long served the Hopleys and is regarded as exceptionally capable.
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August Collatz
Sarah
Peter Hopley & Son
Tagins
Collatz
Mr. Collatz
Hopleys
Nice Work Nels Jensen Polishes Gun Stock
Osborne furniture dealer Nels Jensen showed a News representative a polished gun stock for Dr. Wilson. The work is described as a beauty and fit for a king, with Jensen praised for skill and craftsmanship.
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Nels Jensen
Osborne Furniture
Dr. Wilson
Nels
State Clothiers to Meet in Des Moines on March 9 10
Local clothing men are interested in the time of holding the state association meeting which will be in Des Moines on March 9 and 10 instead of February 9 and 10 as had been previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Boorman Delivers Lecture Then Heads to Des Moines
H. M. Boorman spoke on The Trial of Jesus at Casey Sunday evening. He traveled from Casey to Des Moines on business and will be home tomorrow.
Omaha Cold Wave Bites With 14 Below Reading
Chris Nelson arrived in the city this afternoon from the west reporting a severe storm raging in Omaha and its surroundings. He notes the thermometer at Omaha registered 14 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chris Nelson
New Manager Named at Depot After Resignation
Ralph Bingham, previously with Atlantic Produce Company, is appointed at the depot, filling the post left vacant by Frank LeFevre who resigns to become an agent for the A.N. & 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bingham
Atlantic Produce Company
Frank LeFevre
Rev G F Braun Receives Third Degree at PyMosa Lodge
Rev G F Braun, the candidate, was formally conferred the Third degree at a Py mosa lodge A F and A M meeting held last night. The event marked a milestone in Braun’s Masonic journey with lodge members witnessing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Braun
Pymosa Lodge
A. F
A. M
J A Giffen Stricken By Threatened Pleurisy
J A Giffen furniture dealer was confined to bed today due to a threatened attack of pleurisy.
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J. A. Giffen
Hallister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Stated
An old advertisement touts Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as expelling poisons stimulating internal organs cleansing the system and purifying the blood. It offers tea or tablets for 35 cents at Atlantic Drug Store.
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Hollister
Atlantic Drug Store
Reason Enthroned in Diet Adverts for Stomach Health
An old ad urges moderation in meat consumption to avoid stomach troubles and biliousness. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy, promising quick relief. Atlantic Drug Co. offers samples free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
News office program pencils end cards with updates
Pencils used for finalizing program cards at the News office. Short note indicates end of printing tasks and last edits to event listings. No further context or dates provided in readable text.
Hepburn Contest at a Standstill in Iowa Hearing
Des Moines reports state the Hepburn Jamieson contest in the Eighth district is suspended while Attorney Temple decides further action. In Page county Hepburn shows a 31 vote gain, Jamie son claims 6. Creston hearing in Union county missed as Hepburn’s side did not appear.
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Des Moines
Highth
M. L. Temple
W. P. Hepburn
Page County
Hepburn
W. B. Jamieson
Shenandoah
Congressional Committee On
Creston
Union County
Eighth District
Rent of eight or nine room house with furnace and bath
Advertises rental for an eight or nine room house with a furnace and bath. Possession desired during March. Contact mw B. BR, WASSON -ilin.
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Mw B. BR
Wasson
Real Estate Transfers Feb 6 1909
Real Estate Transfers list transfers: John Forsyth referee to Jennie B Proctor for lands described. Emma Grodt to Bertha Grodt. W B Roe and wife to Harriet and Lenora A Woodward. Hugh Milhollin and wife to Andrew Wiegand. Val Wiegand and wife to H J Wiegand. Dates Feb 2 6 8 1909 with portions noted and nominal consideration.
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John Forsyth
Jennie B. Proctor
Emma Grodt
Bertha Grodt
Itn
Marne
W. Roe
Harriet
Lenora A. Woodward
Hugh Milhollin
Andrew Wiegand
Fred Alexander's Pictures Line Aimed to Impress
A short line of photographs by Fred Alexander presents a stylish display of portraits and scenes. The images capture everyday life with attention to composition and mood, offering a compact window into the photographer's work and style.
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Fred Alexander
Many Sales at The News Advertised This Time of Year
The column notes numerous sales ongoing now with fewer than usual sales for the season. It promises good offerings and urges readers seeking value in property to attend the advertised sales.
For Rent and Sale: 80 Acres Nearby Blockton and Adair County
Property notice offers 80 acre farm for rent half a mile from Blockton in Taylor County and 80 acres for sale in Adair County at a bargain if sold soon. Contact W. J. Tobias at Atlantic.
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Blockton
Taylor County
Adair County
W. J. Tobias
Atlantic
Good Program at the Unique Theater Delights Readers
The paper highlights a strong program at the Unique theater with readers urged to attend for quality entertainment while the show runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unique
Valentine Post Cards At Fred Al Alexander's
Valentine post cards are offered at Fred Al Alexander's shop. patrons browse vintage designs and new romantic styles for Valentine’s Day sales. store location and hours are noted for quick purchase.
Old-Time Friend of Taft Visits Nampa Leader note
Lou Low of Ft Collins Colorado formerly of Atlantic Iowa, a longtime friend of Robert Taft of the Falk Mercantile Co, was a guest of Mr Taft in recent days. He contemplates locating either here or at Boise.
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Lou Low
Ft. Collins
Colo
Atlantic
Iowa
Robert Taft
Falk Mercantile Company
Mr. Taft
Boise
Nampa
Idaho
Leader-Herald
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Remedy Ad
A bracing spring tonic that drives out spring disorders and builds rich red blood and muscle. Described as a wonderful remedy for making sick people well. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered in tea or tablets for 35 cents at Atlantic Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Store
Down Mobile at the Opera House Feb 11
Home talent presents Down Mobile at the opera house on February 11 with local cast and community entertainment in a simple neighborhood program.
Iowa Senate Debates Train Conductors as Peace Officers Bill
Senator Bruce introduces Senate File No 130 to punish intoxication at stations or on trains. Conductors on duty gain peace officer powers and must deliver arrestees to constables with witness details. Also Senate File No 174 proposes a general assembly business committee to audit state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Bruce
Senate
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Railroad Committee
Home Talent Play at Opera House February 11
Attend the home talent performance at the opera house on February 11 to see local actors showcase their work in a lively community event. Local talent and organizers urge attendance to support the troupe and enjoy a evening of entertainment.
Berthoud Bulletin praised for local news quality
The News notes Berthoud Bulletin of Larimer County Colorado, edited and published by G. A. Hill, as neatly edited with a fine collection of local items. It remarks Bert’s prosperity and hopes he thrives until he dwarfs Morgan and John D. at a country race track.
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G. A. Hills
Berthoud Bulletin
Berthoud
Larimer County
Colo
G. A. Hill
Bert
John Pierpont Morgan
John D
The Kodak on the Farm Book Announcement
A brief note promotes a new book titled The Kodak on the Farm and invites readers to call or drop a card at ATF Fred Alexander's to express interest or request a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Fred Alexander
Hollister Tea Adds Spark To Domestic Life
A humorous ad notes a formerly henpecked husband now cherished as his wife enjoys Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, framing the product as a charm for happier duo companionship.
Deaths Near Griswold Reach Local News
The death of two well known Griswold neighborhood residents is reported. T. N. Christian of Vin g west and Mrs. Mary L. Alexander of living southeast of Griswold are named in this notice.
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Griswold
T. N. Christian
Ving West
Mary L. Alexander
Be Happy Editorials Shine Like Minstrel Shows
If you are sick and blue and the world looks bad, read one of the An derson editorials on Be Happy. It is as good as a minstrel show any old time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
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Porter
Neola
LEACH
Local Society
Civics Club
J. Q. Greenleaf
C. J
Rev
J. George
D. D
Tersell
Col. Temple
Ilin
the Opera House
Alexanders
Senator Bruce
Bill
House of Legislature
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