29 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
1
Secretary Taft’s Columbus address frames government control of large railway corporations as honest and effective without harming service or jobs. It mirrors Roosevelt policies and strengthens Taft as a possible next year presidential candidate.
The Patriot notes that Senator Allison will submit his name for nomination in the Republican primary next year. It calls his bid an honorable ambition and notes the Iowa Republicans’ right to designate a successor, while praising his years of service.
Complete rural delivery service is ordered for Lucas County starting October 1907 with seventeen routes named Chariton Russell Derby Lucas Oakley totaling 17. Seven routes are rearranged among Chariton Russell Lucas and Derby. Route changes include Chariton routes 2 and 7, Russell routes 2 and 3, Lucas routes 1 and 2, and Derby Route 1. Belinda route transferred to Columbia Marion County as route 2. Star Belinda to Chariton discontinued October 1 with patrons served by rural routes.
Library hours adjusted with afternoon sessions 3:00 to 5:30 and evening slots 7:00 to 9:00. Saturday hours listed as 1:30 to 5:30.
The orchestra concert is rescheduled for Monday evening instead of Tuesday, with Barnum and Bailey Circus slated to be here on Tuesday.
Virgil Bowlsby born August 17 1901 in Des Moines Iowa died August 18 1907 at home west of Cleveland Iowa aged 6 years and 1 day. He lived with grandmother Mrs Eliza Danner and great grandmother Mrs Tabitha Spencer most of his life. He grew pale two months ago from constitutional fever and anemia. Parents sought care in Des Moines but he worsened then returned home where diphtheria set in and he died at 11 o'clock Sunday night. The undertaker removed the body to Last Chance Cemetery after quarantine prevented attendees from joining the funeral cortege.
Week overview shows slight temperature and humidity excess with fair early days for field work. Late week brings showers and storms across central and eastern districts causing damage from wind hail and lightning to corn and wheat. Corn growth varies with some fields at roasting ear stage while others damaged. potatoes pastures and garden crops in very good condition.
A brief advertorial item about Foley's Kidney Cure claiming rapid relief from kidney trouble and Bright's disease. It cites a Morgantown Indiana man with frequent nocturnal urination and backache cured by the product. The piece ends with a local ad urging public sale notices to boost buyer turnout and profit.
An editor defends including routine rural notices about pianos, saddles, and farm sales, arguing they reveal changing conditions and reflect trustworthy, unbiased local reporting. The piece contrasts this with readers favoring sensational content and highlights the role of country letters in chronicling agricultural life and debt.
James Donghue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and bladder troubles improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states after two bottles he showed progress and after five bottles was cured, enabling him to pass a rigid life insurance examination.
Dubuque notes Senator William Boe announces candidacy for renomination to the United States Senate. The Press is authorized to state he will seek the Republican nomination to succeed himself, addressing doubts raised in certain quarters. Another feature recalls John Puryear of Richmond and Mosby era exploits in northern Virginia during the Civil War.
A letter to George Bowers of Chariton Iowa explains paint value calculations. It cites Devoe lead and zinc products sold by Hubbell Wade Co in Bridgeport Conn and notes labor costs varying by region. The letter discusses gallons saved versus earned, labor efficiency, and machine grinding versus hand mixing.
An unclear OCR fragment references Jennings and a contest or contention. Details are too garbled to identify people, organizations, places, or a specific event with certainty. No verifiable facts beyond a mention of Jennings appear.
OCR fragment hints at an honor event beginning with a round, mentioning beef and a person named Herrt, but lacks full names, dates, or locations. no clear outcome or organization is identifiable.
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