A Record Cow Stuns West Union Dairy Farmers
A six year old grade Short Horn cow bought by R C Woodard of West Union yielded a 6.4 test at the local creamery, higher than any previous Fayette county cow test. The incident spurs widespread interest in individual cow tests as Fayette county, with twenty creameries and 1912 butter value over a million dollars, contemplates broader herd testing.
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West Union
R. C. Woodard
Chicago
Fayette County
Caught Stealing Poultry Charged in Ossian
Fred Barr was arraigned before Mayor Schmitz on a poultry stealing charge brought by C. F. Limbeck. Barr pleaded guilty and was held to await grand jury action under a $1,000 penal bond, which he could not post, leaving him in county jail.
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Fred Barr
Schmitz
Ossian
C. F. Limbeck
Limbeck
Barr
Aged War Veteran Dies in Mason City
Daniel Ackerman aged 4 died at his home in Mason City last week. Born in St. Lawrence County New York on Sept 6 1818 he served in the Twelfth Wisconsin Battery in the Civil War. His enlistment faith and a Bible opened to Psalm 91 were noted. He fought in major battles with Sherman on his march to the sea.
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Daniel Ackerman
Mason City
St. Lawrence County
New York
Tle
Wisconsin Battery
Ackerman
Sherman
Hiss
Aged Woman Testifies in Suit Over Desertion at District Court
In Mason City during the December term closing hours Mrs James Giles aged 105 testifies for her nephew Henry Sims who seeks a separation from his wife over desertion. Her lively account of domestic infelicity amuses the courtroom.
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Mason City
James Giles
Henry Sims
Steer Ownership to Be Determined by Move
J Turvold and Ed Harman farmers in Worth county agree to take a steer to A Hagelman's farm for a week of care. After this period the steer will be released and whichever farm the animal returns to will be declared the owner. Each farmer has a distinct brand on the steer.
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J. Turvold
Ed. Harman
Worth County
A. Hagelman
Santa Claus Costume Burns Student at Carrville School
An accident Friday at Carrville school left William Bing playing Santa Claus badly burned around the neck when his costume caught fire from candles lit too early. Initial reports underestimated injuries. burns proved deeper than first thought.
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Nashua
Carrville School
William Bing
Santa Claus
Cedar Falls Seeks Pastor Holmes
The First Congregational Church of Cedar Falls invites Rev. W. Holmes former Cresco Congregational pastor now in Algous to join their church. It is believed he may accept the invitation he extended.
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W. Holmes
Cresco
State Appointments in Governor Clarke's Term
The new governor George W. Clarke faces decisions on a clean sweep of state officials or merit based appointments. Key openings include custodian state house E B Kerr, state game warden G A Lincoln, and labor positions with rivals and reappointments likely. The fiercest contest centers on labor commissioner A L Urick amid employer fears and enforcement concerns.
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George W. Clarke
State House
E. B. Kerr
G. A. Lincoln
M. H. Byers
J. ST. Gibson
W. B.barney
Bureau
E. W. van Duyn
Guy FE. Logan
Narrow Escape in Panama Night Explodes Turkiye Home After Taft Visit
President Taft attended a ball at the National theater when a powerful explosion wrecked a kiosk and a Turkish summer home on the same street. Many were seriously injured. Officials say the blast was not connected to the Taft visit. Taft toured the canal and praised progress while Americans in the zone welcomed him. An English actress had aimed to see the United States in two days, per press reports.
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Panama
Taft
National Theater
Borras
United States
Canal Zone
Waukon Girl Duped in Chicago Hoax by Missing Brother Tale
Miss Ethel Swift 22 says two young men lured her from her father's Waukon farm to Chicago posing as her jailed brother George 35. A letter claimed a $100 fine, prompting the Swift family to borrow 100 dollars at 8 percent interest. The hoax ends with the request for funds to free him.
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Daily Papers
Chicago
Waukon
South Clark Street
Ethel Swift
Jones
Swift
George
Swifts
Marshall County Buys Three Blood Hounds for Crime Tracking
Marshall County supervisors purchase three five month old bloodhounds at a cost of 325 dollars to aid in locating criminals who break into buildings and commit robberies. Training starts immediately and continues nearly daily until the dogs mature.
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Marshall County
Prisoner Billy Among Mason City Jail Find
Sheriff Holdren found in the cell of Roving Jack Reynolds a billy made from a padlock with a strap from his cot. Reynolds, overawed by officers, was taken handcuffed to the Anamosa penitentiary to serve a year for attempting the life of Mrs Tillie Booth Warren.
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Holdren
Jack” Reynolds
Mason City
Anamosa
Tillie Booth Warren
Reynolds
Cheaper Prunes Cut Express Rates by Parcels Post
Doctor Chas P Grandfield of the post office reports a San Diego grower proposed a two carload prune shipment to New York in 8 pound boxes. The express rate would have been 96 cents but was cut to 35 cents, a development seen as pushing express firms toward rock bottom prices.
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Chas. P. Grandfield
San Diego
New York
Doctor Grandfield
Rock Bottom
Sugared Peanuts Preparation Method
Prepare as salted peanuts but substitute butter for oil and fine sugar for salt. Roll nuts in beaten egg white, spread on heavy white paper, and dry in a moderate oven.
Democrats Aim to Elect Speaker in Iowa House
N. F. Reed, state democratic chairman, said the state central committee will launch a drive to elect a speaker and assemble a democratic staff for the house of representatives. He announced Des Moines as the headquarters for this effort and noted no candidate had been chosen yet.
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N. F. Reed
Democratic State Central Committee
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Reed
What Good Farming Means and a Solitary Connecticut Tale
The Iowa Home stead argues better farming comes from careful detail rather than heavy labor and higher profits from thoughtful methods. The editor is a farmer proving his theories by work. The Homestead is offered at $2.00 annually. Also a Connecticut man perspires on one side in heat, feeling not half bad.
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Iowa Homestead
Homestead
Connecticut
History of the Pipe and its Sacred Significance
The history of pipes reveals early use before tobacco perhaps. Smoke served perceived medical properties and incense offerings by Aztecs resembled peace pipe customs of American Indians. Pipes mirror forms from southern Mexico to Canada, tied to fire cults and sacred meanings rather than taste.
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Mexico
Canada
New Life Pills Ad Promotes 25 Cent Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills costing 25 cents at druggists claiming they ease stomach trouble digestion and liver kidney and bowel disorders.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Adv
Hampton Church Burns in Fire at Hampton
The First Congregational church in Hampton burned last Friday when flames spread before discovery. The blaze started under the roof likely from an electric light wire. Built in 1896, the church cost $20,000 with $11,000 insu rance. Loss includes a pipe organ a piano and a stereopticon machine valued at 250.
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First Congregational
Hampton
Sings and Drops Dead in Fort Dodge Street Fall
Jas Paul of Lehigh staggered across Central Avenue to Third Street and fell dead from a broken neck. He was heard singing Good Bye Everybody moments before collapsing and dying before medical help arrived.
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Jas. Paul
Lehigh
Central Avenue
First Avenue
Third Street
Fort Dodge
Farm Home Burned Near Postville
While Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gibson and family shopped in Postville, their farm home eight miles northeast of town burned to the ground from a defective flue. Neighbors discovered the fire and saved some household effects. Some insurance coverage existed.
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J. P. Gibson
Postville
Read Iowa's Best Paper for 1913 promotion
The Register Leader promotes itself as Iowa's great daily with the best news for progressive citizens. It notes the state legislature convenes this winter and offers a 216 page almanac free with yearly subscriptions at 4.00 per year. Remit to Des Moines or give to the editor or postmaster.
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Iowa
Register & Leader
Wis
Des Moines
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A. K. BarLtey & Son
Cedar Falls
Holmes
Clarke
A. H. Davidson
Board of Control
G. 8. Robinson
I. W. Clements
D. C. Mott
Labor
A. L. Uriek
State Federation of Labor
President Taft
Reed Building
Gracemans
COATS
Chinchilla
Petticoat Sale
Jersey
Hampton Church Burns
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