Jefferson 1915 improvements show large public works
In 1915 Jefferson spent about 200000 on improvements including 65000 for stock food factory seed house roller mills and a new business building. A new Christian church cost about 170000. Over thirty new homes added more than 85000 with 15000 for remodeling. Business buildings add 10000. Ground is prepared for a 140000 courthouse. Paving and curb work covered 28 blocks with bitulithic paving planned pending weather.
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Jefferson
Christian Church
Court House
Bluff View Stock Farm
Webster City
F. A. Edwards
William Reinhardt
Alva M. Wright
Webster City High School
Supt
D. M. Kelly
Kelly
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Bliss
Ames Extension Department
Chickasaw
Worth County
Pocahontas County
Jack Bosland
Mystic
Scotland
Black Watch
France
Bosland
Amer‘fca
John Prenties Pas
M. M. Reynolds
Guthrie County National Bank
Panora
George M
Arthur Reynolds
Chicago
Fanora
Seed Corn Week Proclaimed By Iowa Governor Clarke
Governor Clarke designates February 28 to March 4 as Seed Corn Week urging farmers to test seed corn and urging bankers merchants and businessmen to support producing good homegrown seed. The proclamation warns of low germination and urges publicity and precautions for 1916 planting.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Iowa
Clarke
Trunk Reveals Murder Mystery in Philadelphia Case
A workman uncovering a trunk in a razed Philadelphia cellar found a bound corpse identified as Daniel J. McNichol, 25, missing since March 20, 1914. Foreman Edward J. Kelley, owner of a laundry in the same building, is arrested on a murder charge claiming innocence and alleging McNichol was still alive when last seen.
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Philadelphia
Daniel J. McNichol
Mc-Nichol
Edward J. Kelley
McNichol
Kelley
Leather Company
Boys Form Thieves Club In Orange New Jersey
Police chief reports a West Orange youth gang named Crooks Athletic Club or the Terrible Fifty Eight formed to promote petty theft. George Durr and John McNerney, both youngsters from Orange and West Orange, were paroled to juvenile court on larceny charges after shoplifting in Henry I Schmidt's store on Main Street.
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Orange
N. J
West Orange
Crooks' Athletic Club
John Drabell
George Durr
Orange Place
John McNerney
Kilm Street
Henry I. Schmidt
Main Street
Man Fined for Sleeping in Boston Station
George White, with no fixed address, was fined $10 by Judge Burke in municipal court for sleeping in Boston North station. He admitted sleeping while standing, which drew a large crowd.
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Boston
George
White
North Station
Burke
Chief Wins Goose in Party Gambit Then Loses Job
In West Berwick Pennsylvania Chief of Police George W Sliker won a goose at a party but was dismissed by Chief Burgess C W Freas. He faces charges for allowing gambling and participating to support gambling.
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West Berwick
George W. Sliker
Burgess C. W. Freas
Internal sanitation remedy from old newspaper ad
An old advertisement argues for morning internal cleansing by drinking hot water with phosphate and using limestone phosphate daily. It claims this cleanses the bowels, removes toxins, and improves health, linking digestion to headaches, bad breath, and rheumatic stiffness while endorsing internal baths.
Punkvilla Lampoon Sparks Tense Public Square Talk
In Punkvilla a city man questions a landlord about a troubling copy mounted in the public square. The landlord points to the statue of Silas W. Punk, founder of Punkvilla, noting the artist’s harsh tribute. The exchange hints at local sentiment over the sculpture.
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Punkvilla Arms
Silas W. Punk
Punkvilla
Grateful West Alexander Woman Praises Kidney Pills
Mrs A G Clemens of West Alexander Pennsylvania writes of years of backache tender spine spots and occasional black specks before her eyes. She reports relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills and endorses their sale at 60 cents per box plus Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo New York. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion are 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Clemens
West Alexander
A.g.clement
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Andy
There In House Worrying Prompting Club Join
A terse line questions belonging to a house scenario and asks why one should join a “Don’t Worry club” to gain exercise or relief, implying social pressure to participate. No clear events, dates, or proper names are provided.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Sparks Child Health Recall
An old promotional note extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy to relieve constipated children. It claims quick passage of waste, improved appetite, and overall health, urging mothers to buy 60 cent bottles with printed directions for all ages, while offering social advice on flattery and fools.
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California
Ady
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University of Iowa
Raymond Solomon
Algona
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Sotolst
Eva M. Fleming
Decorah
Crooked Creek Railroad and Coal Company
H. T. Reed
Federal Court
Algne
Lehigh
Cooper Wagon and Buggy Company
Dubuaqua
Europe
Jacob B. Decker & Sons
Mason City
Shenandoah
Coin
Post Office Department
Essex
Shambaugh
Blanchard
Page County
American Pomology Society
W. B. Barney
Bremer County
United States
T. J. Maney
Ames
Mr. Maney
W. D. Runyon
Oakdale
National Printers
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sac City
Jonathan Garrison
Knoxville
Marion County
Whitebreast Creek
Whitebreast
Warren County Farmers’ Improvement Association
Iowa State College
Towa
Senate
Whitmore
Carpenter
Federal Court At
Ora Williams
State
Lbrariana
Railroad Commission
A. A. Swan
Taylor
Bremer
Frank D. Joseph
A. L. Urick
Ashville
N. C
Ringgold
Benton County
State Board of Control
Bewege
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Wilaon
Oer
Western Iaton Telegraph Company
Iowa Falls Electric Company
Wallsburg
Grundy Center
Buslyness
State Board of Parole
State News
Hera
J. F. Deems
Gurlington
Deema
Elka Club
Fort Dodge
Inddera
Three Glory
Lodge
American Expreras Company
Mayer
Taft
Wilson
C. Horton
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Horton
Waukon Farmers' Co-operative Creamery Company
Quicklime
Thieves
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