Cummins Hosts Reception on Final Capitol Day
Senator Cummins spent his last day at the Des Moines capitol hosting a pre noon reception for state house employees and officials in the governor's office. Later Mrs. Cummins joined a Des Moines Woman's club event before the couple departed for Washington with Rock Island trains under protection of 35 to 40 special policemen after a riot earlier faced by strike breakers.
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Capitol
Des Moines
Senator Cummins
State House
Forkenbrock Endows Second German Scholorship for Rome
Henry Forkenbrock of Dyersville funds a $5000 scholarship to the American College at Rome. Preference to German descent Archdiocese of Dubuque requires German preaching ability. Relatives have first claim, then St Francis Dyersville and St Mary Waterloo members. Effective Jan 1, 1900.
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Waterloo
Henry Forkenbrock
Dyersville
H. H. Forkenbrock
St. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Rome
St. Francis Congregation
St. Mary’s
Forkenbrock
St. Francis Church
Strike mob starts war at Perth Amboy clash
A mob of about one hundred strike sympathizers armed with revolvers charged the National Fireproofing works in Perth Amboy New Jersey early today. Deputies opened fire and routed the assailants ending the skirmish after a lively fusillade. No injuries reported.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
National
Closing Out Sale of Short Horn Cattle and Farm Stock
A farm sale lists twenty eight Short Horn cattle mostly Bates bred, including 16 registered cows and heifers and 12 bull calves aged three to ten months, plus twenty hogs and various farm implements. Items will be sold December 15 at 10 am near Lockridge Salina Merrimac, with cash or bankable notes and terms under ten dollars cash, otherwise twelve months on larger sums at five percent interest.
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Bates
Lockridge
Salina
Merrimac
Bates Herd
A Fellow Feeling With a Neighbor’s Tall Tale
Mr. Dobbs shares a confidential tale with Mr. Welford about a rough morning, weight loss, and a near run for a counterfeit ten dollar bill. Welford humorously probes motives while Dobbs reveals sympathy for a swindled stranger.
Persistent reporter stalks widow over obituary request
A New York widow refuses to speak to a reporter seeking obituary details for her late husband. After doorbells ring repeatedly, she warns the journalist to leave. He yells back, claiming she has “shut my coat tails to the door” as he persists.
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New York
Charles Molander Catlogue Auction of Short Horn Cattle
Charles Molander advertises with Allender and Cooper as auctioneers offering a lunch on grounds at Lockridge Iowa Route 1. He invites inquiries to write for a catalogue of Short Horn cattle.
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Allender & Cooper
Charles Molander
Lockridge
Iowa
When Fallen Leaves Ceage to Dance
Frost fills un sheltered leaves with ice needles turning them crisp and sprouting ghost ferns along stems. Daybreak fog scatters life as frozen leaves no longer dance. Ice crystals break cells leaving leaves sodden and sinking while earth chemistries turn them to salts and humus for next year.
Indian Population of New York by Reservations 1905 Figures
The 1905 Indian population for New York state by reservation shows Allegheny 866 Cattaraugus 1 472 Oneida 104 Onondaga 525 St 1206 Tonawanda 503 Tusс The total reaches about 5 000 far below the 1892 census and notes a reduction.
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Allegheny
Cattaraugus
Oneida
Onondaga
Tonawanda
Tusc
Rezis
Value of the precious stones in carats and prices
The London Chronicle questions diamond values after the Cullinan splitting and the Braganza’s massive 1680 carats. It argues no one would pay £58 million for a diamond since it cannot be eaten or used for practical needs.
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The
London Chronicle
Earth
Argonaut
A Little Chaw and a Hard Bite of Chicolon
An industrial captain known for chewing gum also chews a strip of biltong a South American bull beef dried in the sun. The snack, likened to walrus hide, is said to strengthen him for tough deals as he keeps a shaving blade handy in his vest pocket.
Wrecking the Typewriter and a Christmas Gift Tale
A typewriter repairman recalls fixing a machine bought for a boy. The boy had disassembled it completely and stored the pieces in a soap box. The repair took two days, and the owner, Mrs. Van Rensaleer, hoped the child would learn from the mishap.
Machine Promises Sleep Cure With Mirrored Fan
A new device on the market claims to cure sleeplessness. It resembles a fan with wings studded by small round mirrors. The device works by mimicking the calming effect of passing scenery, soothing the eye and brain to induce sleep.
On Being Mean and Economy in Generosity
A reflection argues that true economy aligns with a mean temperament. It claims mean people are naturally economical and that generosity must be timed after accumulation. The piece suggests curbing impulses and that successful figures avoid philanthropy until a later stage.
Two Dogs Hold State Positions in Washington
In Washington two Cuban bloodhounds named Sam and Brady, official tracers for the state penitentiary at Walla Walla, locate missing people and fugitives. After a seven day search for Frederick W. Kloeber and Julius Kumble, the dogs helped recover both bodies in deep snow. Kumble died of heart disease and Kloeber died after a blizzard incident attempting to aid his companion. The hounds have previously found lost children and aided numerous convicts in escapes.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Frederick W. Kloeber
Julius Kumble
Green River Hot Springs
Brady
Sam
Kumble
Kleeber
State
Walla Walla
Reporter Gains Victory as Nonlawyer Argues Suit
Muskogee Oklahoma reporter Joseph Phelan volunteered to defend landlady Mrs. Brewer in a Justice of the Peace suit over an oil store and unpaid purchase price. He argued the case, won for Brewer, and declared I’ll represent her in the future.
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Muskogee
Okla
Justice of the Peace
Musgee
Joseph Phelan
Iis
Brewer
Hard Conditions For Big Husking
Ida Grove manager Frank P. Clarkson said his Ida Grove high school football team would meet any state high school in a corn husking contest. He proposed a match with Bear Creek huskers at the state farm in Ames, noting teams must be bona fide students under 21 and expenses must be guaranteed with $5 a day per player.
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Ida Grove
Frank P. Clarkson
Bear Creek
Ames
Smallpox Forces Malvern School Closures
Malvern Iowa reports eight to ten cases in town and surrounding area. Schools closed as a precaution. if outbreak continues church services and other public gatherings will be discontinued. Disease described as very mild.
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Malvern
Iowa City man breaks eighteen year service record
Chief Clerk Murphy of the sixth division announces Frank NesVacil of Iowa City, riding between West Liberty and Omaha, has set a 99.18 percent average for the fiscal year. Murphy writes a warm personal compliment to the young Iowa Cityan.
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Iowa City
Murphy
Frank Nesvacil
West Liberty
Omaha
Nesvacil
Towa
Hog Attacks Man in Madrid Loading Incident
J. H. Garwood, manager of the Farmers' Grain company at Madrid, was badly injured when a hog he was helping to unload from a wagon attacked him. Doctors fear blood poisoning could set in, making the matter serious.
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Man
Nevada
J. H. Garwood
Farmers’ Grain Company
Madrid
Major John F. Lacey Elected G. A. R. Commander
Oskaloosa Iowa December 3 Major John F Lacey was unanimously elected commander of Phil Kearney Post No 40 G A R by the local veterans The award honors Lacey for leadership and service with the post and its activities
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Oskaloosa
Ila
John F. Lacey
Qote
Phil Kearney
Many Enroll at Normal as New Term Opens in Cedar Falls
The Iowa State Normal School began the winter term with a four hour registration producing over 700 students. Faculty members Charles A. Fullerton Ida Fesenbeck have just returned from studying education systems in England and France. The term runs to December 23 with a two week Christmas break, resumes January 7, and a board of trustees meeting December 8 will name W. A. McIntire's successor after his July death.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal School
England
France
Normal School
Charles A. Fullerton
Ida Fesenbeck
Normal School Board of Trustees
J. B. Harsh
Creston
Board of Trustees
W. A. McIntire
Ottumwa
Mr. McIntire
Widow of Dr Rustin Testimony Concludes in Murder Trial
The trial of Charles E. Davis for the murder of Dr. Frederick T. Rustin resumes as Mrs. Rustin’s testimony ends. Abbie Rice, the state’s key witness, repeats the couple’s private agreement that failed due to her timidity. Dr. John P. Lord recalls seeing a man resembling Davis en route to town near the Rustin home.
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Abbie Rice
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Frederick T. Rustin
Sunday in Muscatine Eyes Revival Return
In Muscatine Iowa revival leader William Sunday is set to return mid month for a short series of meetings at the Sunday tabernacle. Opponents warn the building could be condemned if the evangelist comes back, though the tabernacle still stands.
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Muscatine
William Sunday
Sunday Tabernacle
Glenwood Poultry Show Set for December in Glenwood
The fifth annual Glenwood Poultry Fanciers' association exhibition will run December 21 to 26 in Glenwood Iowa. Judge will be Adam Thompson of Amity Missouri. Officers: President J C Kates Secretary Bert Rager Treasurer S H Wireman Superintendent Will Hall.
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Glenwood
Glenwood Poultry Fanciers’ Association
Adam Thompson
Amity
J. C. Kates
Bert Rager
S. H. Wireman
Will Hall
Rich Fathers to Blame for Hard Boys in Sioux City
J W Hallam ex county attorney told a Y M C A men’s club that a school man said boys from the hill district the aristocratic part of town were the hardest. He challenged fathers to take more responsibility and invest time in their families.
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Sioux City
J. W. Hallam
First Congregational
Mayflower Congregational
Hallam
Injunction Restraining Suitor Reported in Ohio
In Toledo on December 3 a believer in the maxim that faint heart never won fair lady, William C Ragan pressed his suit with Mrs Elsie Smith a woman of slender means. The court heard and forever enjoined Ragan from courting her. She refused his dismissal, saying his persistence led him to threaten self harm and even stop payment on a check.
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Toledo
Ohio
William
Ragan
Elsie Smith
Smith
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