Davenport-Farmer Burns Defends World Wrestling Title
May 6 at Turner Grand Opera House Davenport-Farmer Martin Burns defended the world wrestling title by defeating Daniel McLeod in three bouts. Burns won 1000 dollars and 75 percent of the house receipts as 1500 spectators watched a dramatic clash. The bout sequence ended with Burns dominant in the third and decisive match. A Clermont youth case and sheriff interaction are noted in separate local items.
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Davenport
Farmer
Martin Burns
Daniel
McLeod
Turner Grand Opera House
Burns
McLeed
Hoe
Buens
Nelson
O. Marsh
Degoral
Ed Reil
Maquoketa
W. L. Malone
Edward McCahill
Chicago
McLeod's Corner
De Motte Women Form League To Refine Local Men
Crown Point Ind May 4 Women of De Motte Jasper county have organized a league to improve local men. They resolved not to marry a man who does not patronize his home newspaper, viewing such lack of support as a sign of fiscal stinginess and poor commitment to family and community institutions.
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Crown Point
Ind
de Motte
Jasper County
Duaily
Desperate Wolf Pack Raid Suppressed by Local Hunters
A report from Round Prairie recounts hunters corralling eight wolf pups after a digging and lassoing effort by Waukon gopher hunters. The team, including Ludwig Hendrickson P. S. Narum and Gus Judeking, aimed to trap the parent wolves, with Dell Howg and Con Sul completing the day by Thursday.
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Round Prairie
Ludwig Hendrickson
P. S. Narum
Gus
Judeking
Dell Howg
Con Sul
Wolves Spotted by Roadside Near Bryant Place
Our Ludlow correspondent reports a gun raid near the Bryant place one mile north of town where hunters could have shot a couple of wolves that crossed the road minutes earlier. the note accompanies a don raid referenced by the Waukon Democrat.
Town Farmers Mutuals Protect Farm Risk Across County
In Town 140 county farmers mutual insurance companies insure farm buildings grain and hay against fire and lightning. They carry risks totaling about 100 million dollars. A state tornado mutual insures crops against loss and pays out over 240 thousand dollars this year. Over 50,000 Town farmers belong to these companies saving hundreds of thousands yearly.
Trigg of the Rockford Register Farms News Syndicate
Jo Trigg of the Rockford Register supplies farm articles for a syndicate serving Iowa papers. The note compliments his practical writing yet jokes about neglecting agriculture details. A playful nomination calls him secretary of agriculture under chloroform's administration, per Star.
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Jo, Trigg
Rockford Register
Iowa
Tis
Trigg
Secretary of Agriculture
Chloroform
Star
Memorial Day Observance Split Over Sunday Observance
Memorial Day order by Dept Commander Givon allows observance on Saturday Sunday or Monday. Judge Given urges Sunday due to the solemnity of the day, favoring orderly processions prayers speeches and grave decorations to keep Memorial Day free from untimely sports and pastimes.
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Memorial Day Order
Dept
Givon
Grand Army
Judge Given
Hhereby Memorial
Beet Sugar Industry Expansion and Feasibility in Germany and Iowa
The document cites Saxony with 123 beet sugar factories in 11000 square miles, and Iowa’s per capita sugar use three times Germany’s. It notes Brunswick has 30 plants, 4000–5090 tons daily, 100–120 day campaigns, plus seven refineries, with the province about Fayette County’s size. It argues against small plant schemes, citing rapid granulated sugar production and $20000 extra machinery to beat raw sugar. It concludes the fear of overproduction is unwarranted.
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Kingdom of
Saxony
Germany
Iowa
Gerimany
Brunswick
Fayette County
Half Rate Fare Notice For G A T Encampment
For the annual G A T encampment at Marshalltown June 8 to 10, agents of B C 2B WN Ry in Iowa will sell tickets June 6 to 6 inclusive at one fare for the round trip. Final return June 12. Callon 1 C R N agent for more details.
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Towa
Marshalltown
Iowa
Callon
Well Drilling Service Promises Satisfied Work
Sam offers to perform well drilling and tabing in the approved manner with guaranteed satisfaction. He invites customers to consider the job and have him figure the project details.
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Sam
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M. O. Kulien
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Gmnder
Olif Kadenaigi
HH. Schaefers
M,o. Kulien
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