National Corn Exposition Promises Large Prizes in Chicago
Town farmers urged to note the National Corn Exposition to be held October 5 29 1907 in Chicago with over 14000 in cash prizes and substantial special prizes. Iowa figures prominently with researchers and corn sample guidance from M L Bowman Iowa State College. Also advertising a Chautauqua sale of pianos organs and instruments with heavy discounts and free carfare to buyers. Church services listed with a strong emphasis on Epworth League attendance and evening preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Towa
Curt M. Treat
Northern
Jackson ‘Boulevard
M. L. Bowman
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Wee Union
Union
Grirrith Music
Mad dog epidemic hits Strawberry Point area
Reports of numerous canine attacks in Strawberry Point prompt fear of hydrophobia. Farmers lose cattle, from six to three head, while two Mederville residents Mrs Childs and daughter were bitten and sent to Chicago for Pasteur Institute care. A state veterinary investigator visited the town. council imposes muzzling of all dogs within corporate limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
Mederville
G. Childs
Chicago
Pastner Institute
Guttenburg Press
Elgin Fourth of July Program At Celebration
Elgin hosts a one weekaway Fourth of July celebration with a sunrise salute and a full day schedule. Events include a morning concert by the Elgin Band, an address at the Opera House by HH L Adams, a 1 p.m. dinner, an industrial parade, merchants floats, street sports, youth and open foot races, several novelty races, a 3 p.m. ball game, 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. races, tug of war, supper, an 7:30 p.m. dance, pony race, band concert and fireworks at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Band
Opera House
HH. L. Adams
How Much Grow in a Day Corn Growers Asked
Readers are invited to measure corn stalk growth in twenty four hours by comparing heights at the same hour each day. A story from Fedora Tennessee recounts C V Pepper’s recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat hemorrhages. Available at Muehlenthaler Bros drug store with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ficton
Fedora
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
Muehlenthaler Bros
First Shoebox Sociable at John Robbins Home
The event invites guests to a seasonal social at the John Robbins home in Tilyria on Friday evening, June 88th, 1207. Proceeds support painting and papering the Mlyria area, with everyone warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robbins
Tilyria
Mlyria
Notice on Household For Sale and Commercial Property Lease
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale or lease offer for household and commercial premises. Readable portion suggests affordable terms if taken promptly, with details likely in the remainder of the ad.
Trio procures good horse for liveryman at Clermont
Wim, Brown and C. Moser visited Clermont on Tuesday to procure a fine horse for W. S. Morse, the local liveryman.
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Wim, Brown
C. Moser
Clermont Tuesday
W. S. Morse
Truth, Press, and Pulpit Unite in Harsh Exchange
A preacher rebukes editors for dishonesty saying truth would end their careers and churches. The editor counters with a critique of moral double standards, noting the press and pulpit magnify virtues while hiding flaws. The minister departs, while the editor ponders the bride's beauty, exposing shared pretenses.
Get a Raise for Rural Mail Carriers in 1907 Notice
Four rural carriers at the Filin post office gain new pay under an age scale effective July 1 1907. Carriers Holzer Bakeman Hackman on routes 1 2 and 5 receive 900 dollars, Graether on route 8 gets 4864 dollars, and Jacobs on route 4 is raised to 810 dollars. Also mentions cedar shortages prompting pencil production from potatoes and notes George Neuenswander moving to New Hampton to start a woodworking business. Mrs H S and Mrs C W Nicklaus hosted a visiting deputy Mrs Wiley in Elgin.
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Viital
Filgin Post Office
Thes Department
Holzer
Bakeman
Hackman
George Neuenswander
Calmar
New Hampton
George
Calmay
H. S&s. Hadael
C. W. Nicklaus
Wiley
Elgin
Saloon closures mark first Sunday in fifty years at Dubuque
The Dubuque saloons observed Sunday closures for the first time in fifty years, praised as aligning with law and morals. Bishop Kean is credited for the change, with the city viewed more favorably by temperance supporters. The note also covers local society items including a Mason City inspection visit, Elgin freight activity, and community notices about boys, parades, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Kean
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Farmer's Opportunity
BIG
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
Epworth League
Clermont
Barmersburg
Househol
C. S. Holstenson
Rigin, Towa
State Department
Washington
United States
Europe
Mason City
Postville
Elias Bengon
Clinton
Lawler
George Schrmey
West Union
Department of Agriculture
Shady Woods
John Bauman
Draewel
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Oo
Lowell
Maperne
Berg's Clothing Store
Thoma Bros
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