Iowa State Fair to Open Aug 28 With Record Premiums
The Iowa State Fair runs August 28 to September 1 offering near forty thousand dollars in premiums, up from twenty five thousand last year, with boosts across cattle horses and hogs. The Liberati Military Band from New York will headline daily concerts en route to Portland. The event also features a grand port city stage re creation of The Fall of Port Arthur with extensive scenery and battle depiction.
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Department of Agriculture
State of
Iowa
State Fair Board of
West
Liberati Military Band
New York
Portland
Signor
Liberati
A. Liberati
Philadelphia National
Portland Exposition
Port Arthur
Spectacular Port Arthur Battle Scene by O'Donell Fireworks
Fireworks company from Chicago will stage a dramatic Port Arthur siege with Russian and Japanese fighters in a key mountain struggle. The finale promises a thrilling pyrotechnic display marking the city’s occupation, followed by ballet entertainments for troops.
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Diers
Port Arthur
O’donell Fireworks Company of
Chicago
Our Tonic Air and the American Weather Service
A vivid defense of American meteorology noting that cold northwest air shapes the nation and that the U S Weather Bureau operates with a large budget and skilled staff across the country, delivering the best weather service in the world.
Western Canada Emerges as Major Destination for U.S. Settlers
A traveling newspaper man reports Western Canada now dominates attention in central western states. He estimates Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will send at least 30 000 settlers this year, with Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas adding 15 000 to 20 000 annually. Immigrants come by rail or overland in prairie schooners, with 100 wagons at South Omaha and about a thousand weekly through St Paul bound for western Canada. Day by day one freight train carries settlers effects around forty cars daily. Many settle on government lands, while others buy large tracts from Canadian Pacific and other landowners.
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Western Canada
United States
Europe
Asia
Western States
Western
Canada
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Two
Dakotas
South Omaha
Missouri River
Divide
St. Paul Gateway
Soo and
Canadian Pacific Railway
Right Time to Cure Catarrh with Hyomei
In the early summer when weather warms Hyomei is promoted as the best time to treat catarrh for complete lasting relief. The complete Hyomei outfit costs one dollar and includes a pocket inhaler and dropper for weeks of use. Extra Hyomei bottles are available for 50 cents, and if not cured a money back guarantee is offered by Frank S Shriner in Fairfield.
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Fairfield
Frank S. Shriner
Favorite Prescription Promises Motherhood and Relief for Women
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It claims to restore health and fertility, notes the product contains no alcohol or narcotics, and shares a testimonial about easier childbirth and a healthy baby, plus a reference to Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for constipation.
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Doctor Pierce
Arthur Rat
Ameherstburg
Ontario
Tor
Sensation at United Presbyterian Assembly Over Secret Societies
Washington Iowa May 21 The closing session of the United Presbyterian church heard Rev Mr Work of Indiana accuse delegates of secret society membership. Ministers demanded proof and the moderator ordered withdrawal or proof. Later Dr Wilson declined a salary raise amid cheers as finances and salary changes dominated a tumultuous adjournment.
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U. P
Washington
Work
Indiana
United Presbyterian Church
W. C. Williamson
Dr. Wilson
Foreign Missions
Gilchrist
Philadelphia
Home Missions
Wilson
McKiltrick
Los Angeles
Cal
General Assembly
Unknown man dead in Blakesburg may be burglar
An unidentified man about 30 was found dead on a Blakesburg side street near Ottumwa Iowa with a revolver skeleton keys and fuse in his pockets. Authorities suspect natural death possibly heart disease and have not identified him despite efforts. body remains at Hayes' funeral home. He may have been riding a freight train into town.
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Ottumwa
Blakesburg
Here
Hayes
He Found the Saddle
A dry goods house recalls a Texas customer reporting a missing shipment. The firm investigates and learns the items were not missing, and shares a humorous letter from a French Canadian buyer to a bicycle dealer in Montreal describing a similar mix up with imperfect spelling.
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Texas
Curtis-Leger
Montreal
T. J. Jones
Companee
Notre Dame St. P. Q
Showmen Riot Breaks Out at Iowa City Circus Grounds
Students of the state university and Gorman Bros. circus workers fought with tent stakes bats and stones at the circus grounds in Iowa City. Police dispersed the melee after casualties and scalp wounds appeared. The riot began when a student clashed with a showman and others joined in shouting Hey Rube.
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Iowa City
State University
Gorman Bros
Rube
Unusually Low Summer Rates West and Northwest to Colorado
The Burlington Route announces half fare round trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Utah with specific May June and August travel windows and return limits. Pacific Northwest and California options plus Yellowstone Park Cody Black Hills and other western destinations offer reduced prices and extended stay privileges. Descriptive literature is available from P. E. Heflin, Agent.
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Burlington
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Utah
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Billings
Scenic Rockies
St. Paul
California
Northwest
Yellowstone Park
Park
Gardiner
Monida
Scenic Colorado
Cody
Big Horn Basin
Black Hills
South Dakota
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Lead
Custer
S. D
Sheridan
Wyo
P. E. Heflin
Wanted Assistant in Chicago Branch Office
A Chicago manufacturing house seeks a trustworthy assistant familiar with local territory for a permanent branch office position. Salary $18 weekly. No investment required. Business established. Address 323 Dearborn St Chicago. 12-61.
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Chicago Manufacturing House
Dearborn St
Chicago
Waiting for an Airship Prompted by Local Skepticism
In Louisville the exchange shows a stranger urging workers to fix roads and a native reply saying there is little use. The native notes Sim Brown is working on an airship that he sped to complete soon, reflecting local intrigue about new tech.
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Haint
Sim Brown
Louisville Courier-Journal
Nickel Plate Rail Pass Offers Niagara Falls Trip Options
An offer lists a $12.25 ticket to Niagara Falls and return via Nickel Plate Road with travel on June 18 19 and 26 and a return limit of June 24 or deposit limit of July 14 for ticket validity. Through terms indicate refund or extension options.
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Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate dining cars and through trains offered
The Nickel Plate Road announces through daily trains with no excess fare. Meals are served in dining cars under an American Club Plan priced 35 cents to 1.00, with à la carte option. Write John Y. Calahan for details at 113 Adams St Chicago. Ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex list prices 21.35 to Asbury Park and return, with sale dates June 20 36 July 1 and a return limit August 31.
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Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
Chicago
van Buren and
la Salle Sts
Chicago City
Auditorium Annex
Asbury Park
N. J
New York City
la Salle and
van Buren Sts
Attractive summer excursion to Asbury Park for NEA meeting
Education lovers can travel from Chicago via Nickel Plate routes to Asbury Park New Jersey for the National Educational Association gathering July 3 to 6. Round trip fare 21.35 with stopovers at Chau tauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City. Sales June 29 26 and July 1 with return by August 1. enjoy mountain scenery Delaware Water Gap Mohawk Valley or Hudson River cruises. dining cars 35 to 100 cents. Chicago depot La Salle Street and Adams Street offices. contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago room 298.
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Asbury Park
N. J
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
West Shore
Lackawanna’ Road
Chautauqua Lake Points
Niagara Falls
New York City
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
Albany
Chicago
la Salle St
van Buren and
la Salle Sts
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John Y. Calahan
Administrators Final Notice in Iowa Probate
State of Iowa Jefferson County notifies Susannah Snider and all heirs that Henry Snider as administrator may file a final report for William Snider Sr. deceased seeking discharge. Defend by September term 1905 noon, or default and discharge order will be entered in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa. Attorney I D Jones represents the administrator.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Susannah Snider
William Snider
A. D
District Court
Henry Snider
Fairfield
Iowa
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
A sheriff sale is conducted in Jefferson County Iowa on June 24 1905 at 2 pm at the courthouse in Fairfield. The sale covers the defendants real estate including parts of section 17 and section 29 township 71 range 10 to cover a debt of 154.21 and costs of 40.11 plus accruing costs. The property is the subject of a special execution issued by the district court in favor of C Wright guardian against O W Warner. The sheriff is J W Wright with deputy Chas O Carter.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
C. Wright
O. W. Warner
Township
Range
Fairfield
J. W. Wright
Chas. O. Carter
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Lil
Mil State Bank
Iteelf
Woolson Spice
Toledo
Ohio
Des Moines
Atlantic
Montana
Mississippi Valley
Weather Bureau
Hyomei
Mister Jones
J. B. ST. Dennis
P. S
I. D. Jones
W. M. Campbell
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