Public Official Notice of Electric Franchise Hearing
The Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa notifies citizens of Cass, Montgomery, and adjacent counties that a petition seeks a franchise to erect and maintain electric transmission poles wires towers and fixtures along described public lands highways and private rights of way in multiple townships and counties. Hearing scheduled for the fourteenth of March X, nineteen hundred twenty five at Des Moines. Attest Secretary Geo L McCaughan.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
State of
Iowa
Causa
Montgomery
Cumberland
Board of Railroad Dummiers
Town
Loco
P.M
Cass County
Toesnahin
Grant
Montg Romery County
Tawa
Sten
Griswold
Tho Board of Railroad Comnts- Vas
Des Moines
Fox fur joke about temper and skinning
A tale begins with a woman in Alaska admiring a fox on a farm. She asks her guide how many times the fox can be skinned for its fur. The guide answers three times and adds that more would spoil its temper.
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Alaska
Cass Nonagenarian Observes Birthday
Anita. In March 30 special to News Telegraph. John W Berry observed and celebrated at his granddaughter’s home in Arita with many who called to congratulate. Berry, born in Illinois, moved to Cass County and built a 500 acre holdings with strong farm progress. Married Harriet Bell in 1859, ten children born, five living. Loyal to community, veteran of War of 1812 lineage noted.
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Anita
John W. Berry
Arita
Mre
Pocerson
Py Us
Peterson
Gass County
Illinois
Sophia
Harriet Bell
Ilinois
Jacob and
Pally (Pullum) Bell
Kentucky
Virginia
Maine
Berry
John
Township
JGE FOX On Air Tonight Signs Up For Chautauqua
JGE FOX signs up for a Chautauqua event tonight in Cumberland Iowa. The schedule notes Fox will perform with the Box crew at ASU venue. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but confirm a local media broadcast linked appearance.
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Jge Fox
Chautauqua
Cumberland
ASU
SiMe
Appendicitis Victim Shows Some Improvement
A local news brief reports the patient who suffered appendicitis is showing signs of improvement. No further medical details are provided, and the update offers a cautious note on recovery.
Germany fails to elect president yesterday
Reported by A.P. that none of the candidates in Germany secured a majority in yesterday’s presidential vote. Multiple election rounds planned as political factions, including democrats and socialists, seek to form a governing coalition for a decisive April 20 ballot.
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Germany
Jon ii
Nists
Jerves
Youn
Lar
Mes
Tadteld
Ludentaupden
Maran
Seton Esi
Hudendort
Fusciath
Socialinis
Ratotoer
Fire ancient cannon during burial service incident
March 36 report describes a fall military party at a burial where an ancient cannon and gunpowder exploded during the service. The deceased’s casket bore a weapon discovered amid the ceremony, with celebratory firing three times noted and not fully explained.
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Xiv Fur
Natal
Cnet
Army Recruits Rise as Desertions Fall in Stable Force
Army recruiting improves under new appropriations with higher enlistment quality. Officers report strong morale, lower desertions, and steady retention as the Army narrows losses. Pershing cites stable leadership and longer officer tenures on the Mexican border as key factors.
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TSA
Armay
John J. Pershing
John McCormack Sings in Omaha April 13 at Auditorium
World famed tenor John McCormack returns after years to Omaha for a concert on Monday evening April 13 at the City Auditorium. Tickets are on sale locally with strong demand from Omaha and nearby cities as mail orders flow in.
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John McCormack
Omaha
Campifire
Ira
Memphis
John
Abie
City Auditorium
Javery
Massena seniors visit Des Moines legislature tour
Massena high school seniors toured Des Moines to learn how the state legislature operates. Principal Patterson led the group on a two day visit, observing both chambers and meeting lawmakers.
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Emasse
News-Telegraph
Massena High School
iChass
Des Moines
Princip Patterson
Anita Lad Suffers Injury to Eye
A son of Jon RB Morgan, a farmer near Anita, was hit in the eye by the cover of a harrow he operated in a field on his father's farm. The eyelid was badly cut but the eyeball and sight were not seriously damaged, described as a small miracle.
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Anita
Mar
News-Telegraph
Jon RB. Morgan
Reounty
Deas
Dressmaking Shop Closed Through April Fifteenth
Notice to customers and pupils stating the dressmaking shop will be closed until April 15. Signed Sp MRE LM Moore. Published as a brief news item in the local paper.
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Sp Mre
LM. Moore
Blood Tests Fail to Stir Cattle at Exhibition
The report notes that blood from horses and cows was shown to animals but failed to provoke expected excitement or fear. Test subjects remained indifferent or mildly interested, suggesting cattlemen’s alarm was not triggered by the blood alone.
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Chins
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Mao
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Erie
Atbatie
Team Arrivit
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Briehton
Pri Vitel
Gotha
Venice
Paris
Jichiya
Are
Virginia Moore
Uncle Sam
Massena
Anita Lad
Otto Segrin
Portland
Ores
Frank D.lal Pra
Atlantic Iowa
Atlantic
Pauliné Frederick and
Laura LaPlante
Atlantic Theatre
Tueday
Mr. Minervini
The
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Pantages
Colleen Moore
Kenneth Harlan
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