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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
7
A reader vents about weeds in vacant lots and alleys, a marshal directing mowing, plus musings on Iowa senator Kenyon and state politics. Notes on price effects from federal action, women suffrage in Colorado, and judicial digs involving boxing champ Jack Johnson. Local anecdotes include lazy workers, fines, and a quirky Kansas City mat joke.
The text laments Sunday funerals and mocks ministers as people near death. It hints at belief in divine judgement and mocks religious figures, with scattered cryptic phrases about faith, mortality, and heaven.
The legislature advanced a series of measures including a fine framework for diseased bees, a $1500 appropriation for bee inspector pay, and a stallion stock certification system. Also set were a $20 wolf bounty, $1,000 for cross breeding promoter, and crow killing proof requirements. A highway commission overhaul aimed at uniform statewide road construction was created as the session faded.
Rag carpets and home spun rag rugs made to order by Cherokee Rug Works. Rugs available in any size up to 12 by 15 feet. Information through Mrs. Oscar D. Castle, representative, with contact via H. Ruoups.
A stray dark sortel horse weighing about bolt pounds and a two year old bay colt with a small star on the forehead are listed. A ten dollar reward is offered for information leading to their capture by John Wiese, Kvljstein, Iowa. Also notices on health remedies and local goods. Includes advice on diet and Chamberlain's Tablets and various sales and estray reports.
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