Priceless Laces to Be Moved at Jefferson County Library
The Jefferson County library plans to relocate its prized lace collection from the northeast room to the second floor and repurpose the old lace room as part of a museum and staff space. The move, supported by the board, includes shelving the former director’s room for books and adding an elevator to aid handling of large items.
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Jefferson County Brary
United States
Drary Board of Directors
Senator Wilson
Jefferson County
Major Byers
Des Moines
Switzland
Ireland
Louis VII
Paris
St. Gallas
Lake Lucerne
Switzerland
Directora
R. J. Wilson
A. W. Jaques
J. 8. Meken
Mere
Charless. Crall
H. M. Dysart
Clara Howlett
Dysart
Teachers Meet at Centerville for State Convention
The Southeastern Iowa Teachers association meets in Centerville from April 4 to 6 with over 1,000 teachers expected. Events unfold at the Methodist church with lectures by W. Parsons, J. Adam Bede, and others. Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club provides music. Centerville offers hospitality as rail fare is reduced on all state lines.
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Southeastern
Lowa Teachers’ Association
Cencerville
Iowa
West
Centerville
Handsome Methodist Church
Rock Island
Burlington and Albia & Centerville
Iowa Central
L.A. Garrison
Central University
Pella
Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club
John W. Hancher
Lowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
W. HH. Bender
Iowa State Normal
Cedar Falls
Iowa Wesleyan Cilee Club
Rey
Sherman Hill
John FE Cameron
Woos Hayes
Geo
Vincent
Co. R. Travis
Charles DeGarmo
Business
Nova Warnick
Spillman Riggs
Fire destroys Greeson & Sellers livery barn at Richland
A early hour blaze at Richland totally destroyed the Greeson and Sellers livery barn, a top local business. Five horses, harnesses, carriages, hay and grain burned. two upstairs workers barely escaped. Estimated loss exceeds $5,000 with about $2,000 insured. Only one team was saved.
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Greeson & Sellers
Richland
Wight
Fairfield
Greeson
The Potato's Spread From Chile to Europe Across Centuries
The potato spread from Chile through the Andes to New Granada before being brought to Quito and Spain around 1580 under the name papa. It then reached Italy and Mons, Belgium, via papal legate attendants. In 1601 De L Ecluse published its first good description as Papas perusnorum and noted its spread to Germany. France recommended it, and by 1592 it expanded through Franche Comte Vosges and Burgundy. Belief it caused leprosy and fever delayed adoption for three-quarters of a century.
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America
Chile
Andes
New Granada
Quito
Spain
Philippe de Livry
Mons
de L’ecluse
University of Leyden
Germany
France
Caspar Bauhin
Franche Comte
Vosges
Burgundy
Sailors trade skills for voyage profits in turn of phrase
The New Orleans Times-Democrat quotes sailors describing their side lines aboard ship. A photographer captures aud pictures for magazines, a wool worker turns five dollars into fifty via shawls, a tattooed man carves ivory into ships, while others knit, shave, or tailor. The speaker admits running a lottery.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Stitcher complains about the hazards of shepherds plaid
A seamstress laments sewing with black and red fabrics and fears the harsh glare of black and white shepherds plaid. She notes how bright red strains vision and black dulls sight, while black and white checks cause eyes to dance like hopping polka dots.
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New York Press
The Childish Voice in the Concert
A famous basso Signor Fall laughed off stage after a childish stall voice tried to duet during The Raft. The audience roared as the pianist and singer attempted the song twice more but gave up in despair. The irate husband asks why possessions are not in place and the wife replies she keeps them where she can find them.
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Signor Fall
Old Body Old Soul Quote Noted in Deland Sage remark
A Deland saying reflects on personal responsibility for one’s aging vessel and the owning of an aged soul. The line frames self blame around physical decline versus inner essence. It reads like a reflective aphorism on aging and identity.
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Deland
Clarke aims to publish hourly election news in Iowa
Representative Clarke proposes an hourly ballot count on election day with doubling of election officials to allow continuous canvassing. He argues the plan would reveal trends, cut canvass time in half, and potentially challenge the adoption of voting machines without added state expense.
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Iowa
Clarke
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Bailiwick
Dr. Clarke
Tietale
A Pair of Coddlers and Curious Health Fixes
A seventeenth century Abbe de St Martin wore nine skullcaps and nine pairs of stockings to ward off cold. He slept on a rock bed with a furnace beneath and a small opening for entry. Mathematician Fourier boxed himself in a device to stay at a single temperature, keeping head and hands free. The tale contrasts their extreme health measures with the ailments they faced.
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Fourier
London Standard
Attitude of the Railroads in Iowa Politics
The piece traces railroad behavior from defiant to deferential as Iowa debates a two cent rail tax. It recalls Rock Island vs Burlington mail contracts, government scrutiny, and a predicted two and a half cent rate proposal, ending with hopes for Governor Cunmulins and public benefit.
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Mt. Pleasant
Burlington Road
Rock Island
Chiesgwo
Omaha and Western
U.P
Burlington
Englewood
Postal Department
Chicago Omaha
Omaha
Rock Island Road
Washington
Lowa
Cunmulins
Lowa Adaw
Iowa
Man's Influence on Health Shapes Disease and Harmony
The article argues that human proximity to dairy, stables, and kennels breeds chronic ailments. In contrast wild and natural habitats foster healthier lives. It concludes sickness reflects rebellion against nature, urging ventilated homes, pure air, temperance, and daily exercise to avoid gout, cancer, fever, and other infectious troubles.
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Miain
London Telegraph
Veterans of Shiloh gathering set for April battlefields
National Association of Battle of Shiloh Survivors from Denver announces plans for the 45th anniversary meeting on Shiloh battlefield April 6 and 7 1907. Comrades will share addresses and impromptu talks while veterans travel from St Louis on a boat trip and reflect on the 1862 clash and its fallen comrades.
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National Association of Battle of
Minnepolis
Minnesota
Shiloh
T. W. Bolman
St. Louis
Wanted travel agent for firm of capital 2,500,000
Job notice seeks a gentleman or lady to travel and collect for a firm with a large capital. Weekly salary and expenses advanced. References required. Headquarters at your home. Address provided as Armstron Alexander 125 Plymouth Place Chicago IL.
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Armstron
Alexander
Plymouth Place
Chicago
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