Cummins and Garst Take Iowa Control in Historic Inauguration
The Hon. Alvert B Cummins was chosen United States senator to fill the Allison term. Warren Garst was selected Governor of Iowa to complete Cummins term. Inauguration crowds filled the capitol rotunda as Chief Justice Ladd administered oath. Cummins plans Washington trip to begin official duties next month. He pledges tariff revision and opposition to discrimination in freight rates.
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Alvert B Cummins
United States
Allison
Warren Garst
Oi Olani
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Senate
Gurst
Capitol
Cunmins
Ladd
Garet
Cummins Will
Washington
Everg Ds
Iowa State Register
Town
Maries
William B.allison
Snison
Dubeque
Cusimins
Jue
Victor Ho
Goyfragr Cummins
John F. Lacey
Claude R. Porter
Towa
Jesse
Tornado Strikes Delaware County Wrecks Homes
A tornado wrecked buildings across Delaware county injuring several people and killing livestock. The Fines school near Manchester collapsed burying a teacher and five pupils while Miss Bervinger and two Pickett children were severely hurt. A woman and her daughter were hurled from a road near Thorpe, and telephone wires were torn down.
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Delaware County
Manchester
Bervinger
FL c Pickett
Thorpe
Carr Sentenced to Life for Second-Degree Murder
William Carr pled guilty to second degree murder in the King Marshal Tom Nich json of Lewrie case. He was arraigned in Fort Dodge before Tide Wight and sentenced to life imprisonment. His sister witnessed the proceedings and suffered an epileptic fit in the courtroom.
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William Carr
Tom Nich JSON
Lewrie
Duly
Fort Dodge
Tide Wight
Public hospital sale to Sisters of Jerey of Tewa unit
The public hospital of Denivan was sold to the Sisters of Jerey of Tewa through Father Farrel of the Catholic church. The hospital had been erected ten years ago under pri scription and the order of sisters took control.
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Denivan
Sisters
Jerey
Tewa
Farrel
Ehurch
Order of Sisters
Conductor Killed Near Mason City In Freight Collision
Conductor O Dstten of the Canadian and Northwestern was killed ten miles north of Mason City while boarding his team. The 4 Way freight train on the main line struck him as he fell. He was from Gelle Plaine, leaves a widow and two daughters near Philip.
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O'Dstten
Canadian
Northwestern
Mason City
Gelle Plaine
Philip
Carnegie Donates to College Endowment Drive
President William Shanklin of Epper Iowa University receives seven checks from Andrew Carnegie totaling 00 for an endowment. The funds were intended to cover 860 more toward completing the university’s endowment program.
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Carnegie
William
Shanklin
Epper
Iowa University
Andrew Carnegie
Cambridge
New Variety of Field Corn Could End Car Cob
A Calhoun county duo found seed corn with a freak ear where kernels wrap around a husk core like peas in a pod. The ears yielded per acre as well as standard cobs and showed large solid kernels. The discoverers plan to plant more and seek improvement, hoping to end the car cob.
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H. J. Sconce
TayToy Garlough
Calhoun County
Sconce
Hold County Responsible for 20000 Dollar Damages Suit
Clarence Schaffer died when a steam threshing outfit crashed through a county bridge. The administrator of Schaffer’s estate sues Wright County in district court at Iowa Falls seeking 20000 dollars for the fatal accident alleging the bridge was not properly maintained. The case may go to federal courts for adjudication.
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Wright County
Iowa Falls
Clarence Schaffer
Young Man
Yong Man
Tragedy as Brother Fatally Shoots Younger Sibling in Algona
A 10 year old shot and killed his 4 year old brother in Algona during a play session with a loaded 22 caliber rifle. The older boy, handling the gun, pulled the trigger when the hammer snapped, striking the younger in the back of the head and killing him instantly.
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Algona
Niker
Wldd Nu Feat
Court Challenges Trial With 82 Alleged Errors
J. M. Brown, defendant in a Rock Wall City murder case, petitions for a new trial claiming eighty two court errors. Brown was convicted of manslaughter and urges reconsideration to pursue a more serious charge.
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J. M. Brown
Rock Wall City
Brown
Manson
No Boozers Employed in Rock Island Roster
The Tuwa division discharged thirty train service workers after a superintendent in Iowa Falls cited strict enforcement of the rail line's sobriety rule. He said intoxication rates were the highest and punished more harshly than any other company regulation.
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Rock Island Road
Tuwa
Iowa Falls
Raai
Attempted assassination shocks Sioux City home scene
A .22 caliber bullet narrowly missed striking Mrs. Emma Bund as she sat in her front room in Sioux City. Mrs. Lind mentions illness but questions why anyone would use such measures. Police are divided on whether the incident was attempted murder or a stray shot.
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Fred
Emma Bund
Sioux City
Lind
Local farmer reports strong maize yield and early maturity near Rockwell
Galico Gornfield near Rockwell grows a robust maize crop averaging ninety bushels per acre. The early maturity is about three weeks faster than common dent varieties, boosting confidence in a near-certain harvest. He notes excellent feeding qualities and promising potential for the year.
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Galico Gornfield Heavy
Manns Gallesher
Rockwell
Mammoth Calica Corm
Tax Ferrets Unearth Hidden Property Valued Over 250.60
County tax ferrets uncover Faxaire property in Marshalltown area. Property, now in second class, carries large hidden amounts. Over 3159.00 has remained concealed for years and will affect three years of back taxes and credits.
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Diett
Marshalltown
Fireman Jumps to Death in Train Collision
A Burlington passenger train from Chicago to East Dubuque collided with a freight train at Menominee near East Dubuque. Fireman Carter of La Crasge Wisconsin jumped to his death as the collision became inevitable.
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Burlington and Quinney
East Dubuque
Burlington
Menominee
Carter
la Crasge
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Kie
Train Kills Conductor in Butterfield Incident
Conductor Allen of the Chicago Northwestern railroad was struck by a train at Butterfield. His body was badly mangled in the accident.
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Allen
Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Butterfield
Kitted
Unclear OCR fragment cites special permission note
Fragmentary text mentions authorship by BEL Tripe and a special permission reference. Unable to determine event, date, or location.
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BEL Tripe
Good Roads Bulletin Highlights Split Log Drag Benefits
The Fermers' bulletin S21 from Washington outlines the split log drag, its construction and use, and its potential to improve 2,000,000 miles of dirt roads. It argues cost savings from $5.54 to $3 per mile and stresses practical faith in high quality seed and crop practices for soil improvement and stock gains.
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Fermers
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Moreniiue
Bert
Rural Advice and Farm Notes From a Past Era
Experiments on tiling silos show an average cost of about 56 cents per ton. Farmers advised to wrap winter apples to extend freshness and to use straw for rough feed, noting its value and handling. Poultry feeding with clover bag fodder is shared. The piece extols farmers as independent and emphasizes hard times. It discusses crop yields, horse production costs, and fencing with barbed wire. It also covers fly control, horse market notes, and a debate on bovine tuberculosis transmission at an international congress.
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Farm Advice and Livestock Facts From Rural Michigan Column
A rural advice piece weighs on dairy cows corn and clover as a trio for farm prosperity. It compares dairy cow values by state, outlines winter care for poultry and cattle, and stresses house temperature, ventilation, and exercise for health. It warns against shabby farm layouts and urges better use of space for productive farming.
Local Visits and Notices From Spencer Community
Local residents include Mather Fowler visiting Spencer to see Mather Mantane at a Catholic fair. Miss Mayme Nolan travels from Bannersburg for a few days to visit friends. The Woodmen event drew a large audience. Mae Moan returns to Rugg to teach, after a few days with her parents. T. J. Hughes and daughter Mable depart for an extended western visit. Charles Drake from Dick visits. Mrs. Bureh of South Dakota visits her Hoben relatives. Local pharmacy ads promote low prices and drug safety, noting varieties and costs. Two spotted dogs reported missing with owner contact for recovery and damages.
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Mather Fowler
Spencer
Mather Mantane
Mayme Nolan
Bannersburg
Woodmen Lance
Ds Il
Mae Moan
Rugg
T. J. Hughes
Miss Mable
Charles Drake
Bureh
South Dakota
Hoben
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