Valentine Tale of Jonty and Grandmother Page
In a rural tale from People’s Home Journal, Jonty, the faithful younger brother figure, designs a grand valentine for Flora while Hannah secretly loves him. A mix up leads to Hannah receiving the note, but Jonty’s loyalties shift. Flora marries Mark Williams. Jonty wed Hannah, and the old envelope mystery hints a deeper bond in a village family.
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Jonty
Sheald
Jonathan
Myhusband
Ime
Ihusband
Irishband
Grandma Page
Caleb
Jonty Cama
Valentine
Ethen
Tine
Hannah
Tonty
Mark Williams
Flora
Betsyixtua
Hanah
Taunah
Tlora
Vlora
Etanoah
Aunt Dane
Eople
Lame Valentines Poem Echoes Rustic Wordplay
A playful verse mocks Saint Valentine with humorous strains on romance and bicycles. The poem riffs on feet and pedals, crossing into light whimsy about heights, fame, and music while keeping a vintage rustic tone.
Prosecution Drama In Iowa Legislation Scandal
A tangled case involves a Tawa legislator family dispute over a wife’s alleged affair with Kingsley mayor Cottrell. After initial agreements to divorce and end the liaison, letters reveal continued plots and moral pressure, with plans to prosecute and resolve the matter in state government.
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Tawa
Mar Pollow
Anaten
Aml
Des Moines
Plana
Coteel
Kingsley
Hopres
Legislavore
Hough
Attair
West
Hoowas
Theater Fire Panic Averts Mass Escape in Wes Mylnnes
A theater in Wes Mylnnes faced a smoke alarm and the crowd panicked after a fire alarm sounded from the stage area. Braddigh urged calm, police were present, and the audience was reassured while The Two Orphans continued after a brief delay. About 1200 people were in attendance.
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Braddigh
Wes Mylnnes
W. N. Miller
Explosion wrecks town injuring five and destroying property
Five men are injured and 800,000 worth of property destroyed after a dynamite blast in an unknown fire at a Rocking Supply Company building. The explosion shattered windows two miles away in Albin and caused extensive damage, with dynamite stored nearby and the fire likely starting from a stove.
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Iloeking
Albin
Trocking Supply Company
Minera
Inheritance Sparks Founding Of A College
A laborer in a distant region inherits an educational trust from a deceased benefactor. The funds were to build a college and then revert to the donor’s line after a set period. Legal questions arise as the arrangement brushes against current property and succession laws.
Death by Own Action Found in Woods
Unclear local report describes a doctor from Kenkuk who wrote a note before taking his life near Burlington. George W. Jones of Kooknk reportedly wandered away from Murlington and found the body. The note, penned in lead pencils, claimed forgiveness and referenced a remorseful plea.
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George W. Jones
Kooknk
Murlington
Burlington
Ciwistiansult
Dent
Physician Pleads Not Guilty in Woman’s Death Case
Fort Dodge judge records a manslaughter charge against physician Dahl for the death of Mrs Dora Bowen. The indictment alleges he was under the influence of drugs during an attempted operation. Floyd Bowen, the widower, files a $45,000 damages suit against the physician.
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de. Dahl
Denlew
Charlie
P.O. Dall
Dora Bowen
Fort Dodge
Floyd Bowen
Arrest Corrects Mistaken Identity In Old Case
Grand View residents recall a 29 year old murder case near William Deets. Nicholas Pickard of Monroe was misidentified as the suspect Wiltigin Bieler and held in Texas before authorities confirmed he is not the wanted man. No charges or connections were found to Lees or others tied to the crime.
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Fownansa
Bact
Nox
Nicholas Pickard
Monroe
Posns
Wiltigin Bieler
di Wapello
William Deets
Grand View
Dickwed
Texas
Mouitty
Ili
Havn
Manafield
Onto
Sherman Leela
Nia
Infantiee
Lowndon Meleard
Hekot Hack Co
Wekaid Catgheh
Crxas
Tvole Tb Trea
Jasper County Pays Long-Delayed Accident Claims
The Jasper County board of supervisors settled lengthy Watt Dake Bridge accident claims totaling 24 000 including costs and interest. The case involved Joseph Slaughter, paralyzed from the waist, with original demands of 10 000 and 1 000 in other claims. The Supreme Court recently confirmed the verdict and the board has since attempted a compromise on remaining claims.
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Vietima
Behar
Anapor
Watt Dake Bridge
Joseph Slaughter
Board of Supervisors
Thay
Prohibition Drive by State Temperance Federation
A Des Moines state temperance convention forged unity among temperance groups and churches to secure constitutional prohibition. About 1,000 attendees filled the hall as the assembly urged landings and votes, calling on all legislative candidates to endorse resubmission of the prohibition amendment and to question congressional and senate hopefuls on prohibition in Washington D C.
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Des Moines
Congress
United States Senate
District of Columbia
Dynamite Wrecks Mine Wrecks Property At Oxkaloosa
A dynamite blast at the Hocking mines in Oxkaloosa wrecked the coal company store and nearby property. The explosion caused a fire, but residents avoided the area and no one was hurt. The assessed loss runs into six figures with a roughly $100,000 stake mentioned.
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Saplexton
Vets Te Hxenpo
Sydney
Hocking
Oxkaloosa
Coal Company
Minor state items with fires and political notes
Tens C Jonson is appointed postmaster at TMoneer, a fire destroyed the lusiess section of Leighton near skuloosa losing 20M, Viarolt Gatlen of Des Moines named weather service messenger, a rival delivery service expands in Wapello County, an ordinance enforces saloon restrictions in Iowa City, Waterlon elects its socialist ticket, Rev Noah Garwicck runs for mayor, J B Sullivan inherits 750000 from an Australian estate, a loaded car from Omaha burns near Chrmwal, Northwest bridge deaths rise with Albert Lelnee among casualties, Carl To Choninens faces assault charges in Des Moines, Butler county sues for missing funds, Parkersburg mud casualty leads to limb loss, a rail wreck near LTreron harms Juhard Millett, state petition to lower express rates submitted, Ny Nelle Noah graduates, domestic science teacher position offered in St. Joseph Mo.
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Tens C. Jonson
Tmoneer
Leighton
Skuloosa
Gatlen
Dis Moines
Cheely
Vineards
Burlington
Muscatine
Socialista of
Waterlon Lave
Noah Garwicck
The
Christian Church
J. 2 B. Sullivan
Leia Forcer
Massena
Ling
Brother Estate
Australia
Omaha
Senour Packing Company
Dughtre
Great Western
Chrmwal
Iowa
Clintott
Albert Lelnee Af
Des Moines
Butler County Board of
Sayeryisnes
Ty Bhickhawk County
Soas
Didafore
Coma
Parkershung
Ltreron c
Juhard Millett
Trade conditions in Chicago dre nkt summarized by J G Dun Co
The weekly summary notes a firmer tone in raw materials like hides timber and minor metals and a gradual revival in manufacturing with lighter receipts and steady bank activity. Construction shows brighter signals, lumber demand rises for factories, and shoe clothing foundry and electric trades stay steady. Failures in Chicago drop to 3 districts reporting 47 in the week, with debts over 5000 totaling 10 versus 10 last week and 8 in 1907.
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Chicago
Dia
Vinces
Trade and Industry Quiet Amid Downward Prices in New York
New York notes general price declines and weak demand across iron, steel, and coal sectors with rising discussions of wage reductions. Wholesale trade opens weakly, cotton goods show strength in western jobs and rival eastern firms. Travel reports show restocking buying, spring trade slow to start. Bradstreet's reports 408 business failures for week ending Jan 23, up from the prior weeks and higher than years past. Canada shows 61 failures, up from last week but down from a year ago.
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Iron
Los
Bradstrert
Hee Port
Historical Midwest Market Prices by City and Commodity
Prices listed for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Luytue New York and others. Commodities include cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes with ranges and unit notes for each city and market.
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Chicago
Nice
Indianapolis
St Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Biacley
New York
First Neurological Hospital Established in New York City
Commissioner Nebbard of New York City and local experts establish the first neurological hospital with a separate medical board. It will be on Blackwell's Island and titled the Hospital for Nervous Diseases of New York City.
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First Neurological Hospital
Charities
Nebbard
New York City
Blackwell's Island
Hospital For Nervous, Discases
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Iowa State News
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Tawa State Manufacturers’ Association
State Mite Commission
Mink Nelle Noah
Tawa State College
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St. Joseph
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