Belinda residents seek restoration of daily star route mail service
A Belinda Iowa letter from W T Long defends star route mail amid complaints about current routes 6 and 8. Petitioners demand daily star route service from Columbia to Knoxville, with carrier No 8 delivering mail the same day and improved timing for orders and communications across Chariton Marion County.
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Belinda
Iowa
Patriot
Columbia
Knoxville
Chariton
R. F.D.8
Futhermore
No. 6
star_ route
Star
P. O. Department
Marion County
Voice
W. T. Long
Closure of No 4 mine at Cleveland impacts local trade
The White Breast Fuel Co dissolves its No 4 mine near Cleveland after discovering coal reserves elsewhere. While the move reduces Cleveland school tax burden and shifts trade toward Lucas, observers note the sale may ease but not erase regret as the region loses a fine coal field and a key local employer.
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Lucas Ledger
White Breast Fuel Co
Cleveland
No. 4
Lucas
Big Hill
Great Western
Rugs from Old Ingrain and Brussels Carpet by J E Shatto
Advertises a rug maker on a block west of the armory offering rugs in all kinds and sizes made from old ingrain and Brussels carpet. Includes a date 4-16 and a note of 20 percent.
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Ingrain
Brussels
J. E. Shatto
Armory
Alexander Mardis Nominated for District Elector in Iowa
Announcement in the Times Republication favoring Hon. Alexander Mardis of Wayne county as district elector for the Eighth District of Town. It notes his prior Iowa Senate service, strong Republican record, and predicts no opposition in the June 2 primary. Wayne County pride cited and support urged for fellow Republicans to vote.
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Corydon
Times
Alexander Mardis
Wayne County
Mardis
Iowa
Wayne- Lucas
Des Moines
Senate
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