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Newspaper
Conway Journal
Location
Conway, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
4
A nighttime collision near Brush Colorado left a standing passenger train hit by a westbound freight. Victims include colored porter Mr Lindsey and colored cook Vaughn. Police report unknown passenger. thieves called “Chicken thieves” blamed for Shell Rook incidents.
Citizens of Creston urged to assist in making the county exposition a worthy show. Farmers urged to display stock and farm products. Exposition promises liberal premiums, ample amusements, and diverse exhibits, including floral halls and pantry displays. Military and pony shows, aerial novelties, and wild west attractions planned, aiming for a large attendance and strong community involvement.
Des Moines reports the September term docket opened September 1 with many important cases. Thirteen cases from Pottawattamie County are listed for the third period of the term starting November 14. Names include Matheson Rogles and the Kollers.
State Fish and Game Warden George A. Lincoln of Cedar Rapids and Deputy Warden Ed C. Brown will lead a Missouri River trip from Council Bluffs to fish sloughs and pockets created by July overflow. The catch will be placed in Lake Manawa and later moved to eastern waters and Mississippi bayous for sport. The plan aims to harvest fish at lower cost than previous methods.
In Boston Iowa a small advertisement touts eight bars of Magic Washer soap for 860, seven bars Crystal soap, and 16 oz Smiths Java Blend coffee described as best for price. Includes a claim that tea, flour, and other provisions are available and that the market pays top prices for produce.
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