Decline in U S Mortality Seen in 1908 Census Data
Washington 1909 report notes 1908 death rate at 15.8 per 1 000 in registration area lowest on record. Rural death rate 14 per 1 000, urban 16.5. England and Wales 1908 rate 16 per 1 000. London 15.8. Registration area population about 45 million. total deaths 601 574. Male deaths 54.3 percent, female 45.7 percent. Infant deaths slightly higher in 1908.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau Bulletin
Cressey L. Wilbur
Durand
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wilbur
United States
England and Wales
London
Census Bureau
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Washington
District of Columbia
Ohio
Suit Against Anita Druggists Starts Iowa Case
County Attorney Goodspeed files in district court against C H Wainwright and Afiles Lowell of Anita trading as Wainwright Lowell for operating a drug store without a registered pharmacist. Plaintiff seeks 150 dollars. Walter H Scheel sues Atlantic Northern and Southern for 275.25 dollars for bookkeeping work unpaid.
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State of Iowa
Goodspeed
District Court
C. Il
Wainwrigu
Afiles Lowell
Anita
Wainwright & Lowell
Iowa
Walter H. Scheel
Rudolph & Pine
Ant Southern
Newspaper presses fail disrupt city routes and rural deliveries
The News reports presses broke yesterday causing three city carrier routes to miss service until after nine. A second break left some rural routes without yesterday's paper until today, when issued with Tuesday edition. The paper apologizes and asks readers to overloans amid an unavoidable delay expected not to recur.
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Garrier
Double Wedding at SS Peter and Paul's Church
Tomorrow at ten o'clock a double wedding will take place at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Frank J Rhody will wed Rose Troy and Dr Charles B Burke will wed Zella Synch, with Rev Father Daly officiating. After the ceremony the couples plan short welding trips and then establish new homes.
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SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
Frank J. Rhody
Rose Troy
Chas. B. Burke
Zella Synch
Father Daly
Surprising Party for Mr and Mrs Henry Bopp
About fifty friends and neighbors gathered at Benton township home Sunday evening October 24 to surprise Mrs Bopp on her birthday. Games music and social conversation followed with a two course supper at midnight. Guests departed late wishing the couple many more happy birthdays.
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Henry
Bopp
Benton Township
Funeral held for A A W Robinson in Wiota
Funeral services for the late A A W Robinson were held at ten o'clock this morning at his Wiota home. Interment followed in the Wiota cemetery. C Ti Osbornh of this city directed the funeral.
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A. A W. Robinson
Wiota
C. Ti. Osbornh
Death Notice of William M. H. Conrad in Wooster Ohio
Word has been received of the death at his home in Wooster Ohio of William M. H. Conrad brother of the late C. and George Conrad Deeth occurred Sunday as the result of any operation. Deceased was never married and leaves three sisters Miss Rebecca Conrad Wooster Mrs. Eliza Swart of this city and Mrs. Nancy Detmars of Oregon.
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Frother
Conrad Don
Wooster
Ohio
William MH. Conrad
George Conrad Deeth
Rebecca Conred
Ett Wooster
Eliza Swart
Nancy Detmars
Oregon
Helen Graham
Adair
HW. M. Boorman
Ms. Young
Council Bluffs
Anna Smart
Omaha
J. Charles
Kansas City
Waterlan
Imla
Eago
Gary Ind
Martin Ruane
Wight
J. W. Robinson
Jh MM. Brown
Atlantic
Seattle
San Francisco
Denver
Ft. Collings
Ike Block
Desing Moines
Jie
Mattie
Des Moines
Chas. Block
Lincoln
Neb
South Dakota
Mortality by Age in Early 1900s From 1908 Data
The records show identical ratios for each year from 1 to 4 in 1908. A close agreement appears in the next five-year span, with 1908 slightly better for 15 to 49 yearacy periods. Nearly one fifth of deaths were infants under one year and over a fourth were under five.
Des Moines Lovers Fail to Secure Iowa Marriage License
Franklin B. H. Miner and Miss Ka ma R. Newell of Des Moines sought a marriage license but could not obtain it due to Iowa law requiring an affidavit signer. Deputy Smith refused the license, citing lack of eligible affidavit, and the couple left the district clerk's office hoping to try elsewhere.
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Franklin B. H. Miner
Ka “Ma R. Newell
Des Moines
Law of
Iowa
District Court
Smith
Huv
Anniversary Event At Church Of Christ In Pittsburg
The Church of Christ marks its tenth anniversary with a Wednesday night service at its parlor in Pittsburg after recently celebrating a hundredth anniversary. The pastor and wife represent the local church and will reproduce the centennial event with badges banners and souvenirs on display. Light refreshments will be served and the convention will be shared with attendees. All are invited and welcomed.
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Church of Christ
Fittsburg
Pittsburg
Artificial Duster Promoted Under Pure Food Act
LORTENZEN'S market advertises Artificial Duster guaranteed under the Pure Food Act. The brief notice emphasizes compliance and product assurance for shoppers.
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Lortenzen
Young Audubon Man Slips Toward Death by Chloroform
Prior Darland, about twenty five, son of a former Audubon County farmer, attempted death by chloroform in his room several days ago. Doctors in Audubon struggled to save him until an auto rush brought Dr. Max Winters to the scene to revive him.
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Youngs
Darland
Audubon
Max Winmert
Nampa grocer John Pipher visits Griswold city
John Pipher, once of Griswold and now based in Nampa Idaho, is in town handling business and visiting friends. He runs a grocery enterprise in partnership with Ale Graybill, a PDunkard minister, and is reported to be doing well during his stay.
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John Pipher
Tere
Griswold
Nampa
Idaho
Ale
Graybill
Pdunkard
Jesse James Company Arrives for Evening Theatre Show
The Jesse James company arrives with fifteen people and their scenery, with a ten piece band, for a concert in front of the theatre this evening. The performance targets ladies and children as well as gentlemen and promises to be pleasing with specialties between every era featuring Jesse James the Missouri outlaw.
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Jesse James Company
Condos
Jesse James
Entertained for Miss Rage Voy in Mrs Tray’s Home
Mrs James Tray delightfully entertained last evening in honor of Miss Rage Voy whose marriage to Mr Frank J Blody takes place on Wednesday. A miscellaneous shower was given with black and white decorations. A two course supper was served and the pleasures concluded. Covers were laid for fifteen.
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James Tray
Miss Rage Voy
Frank J. Blody
Aigo
New Floor Installed at East Fourth Street Building
Crews install a new floor in the building on East Fourth Street occupied by the Western Union Telegraph Company.
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East Fourth Street
The
Western Union Telegraph Company
Funeral for Casper Beekman Held at Home
Funeral services for the late Casper Beekman were held at his home south of the city at one o clock this afternoon with a large attendance. The local Elks lodge conducted the grave services, and Rev Elston of Lewis officiated at the house. Floral tributes signified widespread respect. Interment followed at Atlantic Cemetery.
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Casper Beekman
Elks Lodge
Rev
Elston
Lewis
Atlantic Cemetery
Wreck stock sellers fail to wear their own bargains
Locals who bought clothes from Chit Black & Son were told that the men who held the stock did not wear the goods they sold. The piece notes one man purchased about thirty dollars worth of clothing here, implying the supposed bargains are imaginary and not worn by the sellers themselves.
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Chit. Black & Son
Rell Some Better O PR Belk Improves at Hospital
Reports say Belk is much better at the hospital after a good night and shows improvement in every way. His friends expect this to be welcome news.
G A and Ladies Meeting October 17 Tonight
The ladies of the G A and Wednesday October 17th meet at 9 30 p m with Mrs J J Aves address 800 Onl street by order of the President.
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G. A
J. J. Aves
Notice for job seekers at East Sixth Street location
A terse notice directs vendors to contact MeGEREHON at 203 East Sixth Street WA for work opportunities. The message is brief and lacks additional details such as dates or organization names.
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Omy Dine
East Sixth Street
Police Court: Another offender tried before tribunal
A plain dverk appeared in police court this morning and paid the price of folly in the tribunal.
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Polices Court
Forecast for Iowa Fair Weather Tonight and Wednesday
A weather forecast notes fair conditions across Iowa with moderate temperatures. Tonight remains comfortable with mild lows and winds light. Wednesday is expected to stay mostly sunny with continued pleasant temperatures and no significant precipitation.
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Iowa
Marriage Licenses Otis Gustin Griswold Grace Sampson
Otis Gustin of Griswold and Grace Mae Sampson of the same are issued licenses dated the 29th.
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Otis Gustin
Griswold
Grace Mae Sampson
Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa 1909
Notice invites all interested to appear at Atlantic Court House Cass County Iowa on November 16 1909 at 9 o clock to probate the will of Alexander McGaffin late of Cass County Iowa deceased requiring contestants to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Clerk L R Forsyth signs and stamps the notice. Eczema now curable Zemo drugstore ad claims instant itch relief and cure of skin diseases with samples and cure photos from Franks Drug Co.
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State of
Towa
Cass County
Atlantic
Alexander McGaffin
Cags County
Iowa
Zemo
The
Franks Drug Store
Franks
Dentist Dr Hammer Promotes Office Contact
Dr W U Hammer dentist advertises at Ive Oransky's office with the office phone 417 and urges readers to patronize NEWS advertisers.
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W. U. Hammer
Oransky
Personal and News Paragrafa Highlights from Brayton to Des Moines
Brief city reporting lists visits and travels of residents. Names include H J Moore, Mamie Peterson, Manley Dunham, I G Lattig, Lulu Hutton, Chloe Shields, R J Lee, O C Ballard, Helen Graham, HW Boorman, and others with trips to Anita, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Waterland, and Des Moines. Social calls, funerals, land purchases, and civic meeting notes are recorded along with a drug store agency for Zemo and remarks on local civic delegates.
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Kreav
H. J. Moore
Brayton
Mamie Peterson
Anita
Manley Dunham
Maine
I. G. Lattig
Lulu Hutton
George Preston
ManZan Remedy Promoted by Palmer Drug Store
The Palmer drug store of W. T. Palmer & Co. promotes ManZan as a remedy for serious issues, stressing use with a nozzle and tube for all affected parts rather than merely soothing surface irritation.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Chicago Stock and Grain Markets at Today's Close
Chicago stock and grain markets report closing prices for corn oats wheat and other cereals. South Omaha stock figures show varied declines and gains across multiple varieties with notable activity in wheat futures and feed grain categories.
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South Omaha
South Omaha Stock Market Summary Oct 26 Hog and Cattle Trading
South Omaha reports strong hog receipts around 4200 with bulls topping at 7.75 and weights in the 87.50 to 87.75 range for good to choice heavies. Cattle receipts reach about 7300 with steady to higher prices for steers and heifers. Pigs and stockers show mixed activity with calves around 2.50 to 7.00. Slush plant receipts near 1000 with light demand for ewes priced 3.10 to 7.00.
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South Omaha
Hma ST
Ewes
Chicago Storch Markets Closes Mixed on Oct 26
Chicago UK markets report receipts of 14 000 cattle and 22nd season oats. Prices show cattle steady to weak with steers around 4.00 and heifers near 2.00, feeders about 3.00. Sheep receipts weak with U S S G totals noted. tomorrow’s prices uncertain.
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Chicago
Wwe Atha
Wwe Atha: Caw Stotus: Steady; Heeves
We Ferns
Tomarow
Shaep
USSG
Not An Experiment Praises Cole Slot Blast Heater
Readers are assured Cole s Slot Blast is not an experiment but proven by years of use. Cole Manufacturing Co in Chicago claims 60 000 stores yearly and broad national use. The ad touts guaranteed performance in fuel reduction heat and smoke proof features, urging readers to inspect the heater before winter. Signed by company official.
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Cole’s
Chicago
Cole Manufacturing Co
Cole
Dr W U Hammer Dentist Over Gransky Store
Dr W U Hammer operates as a dentist above Gransky's store with phone listed as 417 for contact.
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W. U. Hammer
Gransky’s
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R. J. Lee
Oakland
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Lion
Curtis
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Tong
King
Ars
A. Meredith
Atrs
Gaylord
Curry
Chicago Stock & Grain Markets
Lamson Bros. & Co
Chicago Storch Markets
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