Weighing Transcontinental Mails Grows at Union Pacific
The council Bluffs Nonpareil reports heavy transcontinental mail weighing at Union Pacific transfer this month. Mails are carried in exclusive mail cars and No. 9 ties the transcontinental connection with Northwestern. A Wednesday weighing reached 63,007 pounds while Tuesday and Sunday totals show variability, averaging heavy volumes except on Sundays and particular Tuesdays.
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Ouncil Bluffs
Union Pacific Transfer
Northwestern
Union Cific
York
When the Earth Reaches Full Population
Professor Ravenstein of the Royal Geographic Society estimates global arable land at 28 million square miles and steppes at 14 million plus deserts at 1 million. With fixed population densities, he concludes the world would be full at about six thousand million people, versus 1.25 billion now, predicting full occupancy around 2072 if census growth continues.
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Ravenstein
Royal Geographical Society
Sunday Magazine
Local residents and visitors tour Fairfield area
Brooklyn salesman R I Manatt arrives to join Kraft clothing in Fairfield. Visitors include J C Blackford and wife, Mrs Gus Lofgren in Mediapolis, and many others from Ottumwa Des Moines Chicago and elsewhere. Notable mentions: Electric Theatre opening by F J Forest of Michigan, Western Star chapter attendees, and trips to Burlington Yates Center and Niagara Falls.
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R. I. Manatt
Brooklyn, I.a
Kraft Clothing
J. C. Blackford
Gus Lofgren
Mediapolis
Clyde Bell
Hedrick
F. D. Kerrick
Louise
Chicago
M. W. Roth
Washington
Thos, Osborne
Stockport
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chas. Blyley
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Prof
Holly
F. J. Forest
Michigan
Electric Theatre
The
Eastern Star
Burlington
W. P. Sullivan
A. W. Jaques
Mesdames
D. F. Spratt
D. G. Higley
H. C. Rowntree
C. BR. Brennemann
A. George
J. P. Manatrey
Yates Center
Kans
Mr. Manatrey
Parsons College Dominates Iowa Presbyterians Meeting
Parsons College figures prominently at the Iowa Presbyterians gathering in Sac City with many Parsons graduates in key roles. Leaders include Rev. J W Countermine and Rev. J W Day, Keokuk and Des Moines respectively, plus Dr W E Parsons and Mrs Dr W E Parsons among speakers and trustees. A Park Hotel banquet hosted numerous Parsons affiliates, underlining the college’s influence and practical results for the institution.
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Parsons
Synod of Iowa
Sac Ci
Parsons College
Iowa
College
New York City
Park Hotel
W. &. Parsons
T. D. Foster
Ottumwa
J. H. Condit
Sioux City
J. W. Day
D. D
S. D. McFadden
E. B. Newcomb
Keokuk
F. F. Stoltz
W. P. Nicholas
Mt. Pleasant
D. E. Jenkins
Omaha
Ames and Its Aims. Iowa Farmers Back Ames College
Farmers in Iowa increasingly value the state agricultural college at Ames, once doubted, now praised for boosting corn yields, stock, and farming methods. The article notes seed corn schools, corn judging contests, and ongoing weed control efforts as evidence of the college’s rising impact and farmer cooperation.
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The
State Agricultural College of Iowa
State Agricultural College At
Ames
Iowa
Thomases
Agricultural School
Holden
Acre
Burlington
Many Uses for Pulp Across Industries and Time
The item lists varied pulp uses in historical industries from wheels and rails to cannons and bricks. It notes pulp’s versatility for paving, poles, lanterns, leather, textiles, bottles, hats, sponges, thread, porcelain, bullets, shoes, boards, paint, houses, stores, and fire-resistant applications.
Autumn stages and rural advice fill the town page
A column blends light entertainment and home hints with a town theater note. It promotes the show The Show Girl at Grand Opera house on November 5, praises Jed Carlton's company, and urges readers to enjoy autumn drives, fresh water for dogs, and rat control with sulfur. It also details a Methodist church Home Coming Day program with rallies and evening talks, inviting all to participate.
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Grand Opera House
J. P. Goring
Lillie Sutherland
Weber and Field
Kline and Keiffer
Mr. Goldman
Broadway
Methodist Episcopal Church
Osborn
Epworth League
Napoleon Born to Be Waited On
The passage notes Napoleon’s self-dressing by attendants from head to foot. It recalls how, even as emperor, he expected others to wait on him, comparing his early days as a general when he had as many as three valets and a mindset focused on business during the spectacle.
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Napoleon
Evolutionist Figures It Out Impudence and Sang Froid
In a bold display of nerve the owner retains poise after amassing about $100000, turning audacity into a measured calm. The piece reflects on bold financial exposure and the unexpected steadiness of the individual.
Weather hints for colder times and warm wear sale
Weather indications point to colder weather and special prices on blankets, outings, flannelettes, and knit goods. Trade here for warm items and savings, with specials advertised to keep you cozy this season.
Markets Brief Snaps Mixed Price Moves
Agricultural and trading notes show a variety of price ranges with cents and dollars listed. The fragment hints at 50 cents, 40 to 50 cents, 1.60, 8.00, 10.00, 18 cents, 17 cents, 9, 4 cents, 10 cents, and an unclear entry. No broader context or entities are readable.
George W. Menrich Ladies Underwear Prices
An old catalog note lists extensive undergarment prices including Ladies fleece vests and pants 23c, heavy fleece 48c, wool vests 1.00, Jersey ribbed setsing union suits 98c, wool union suits 2.00, children fleeced vests 15c, children union suits 25c to 50c, boys 112 fleeced shirts 25c, boys 1812 union suits 48c, men fleece shirts 39c, fleece lined shirts 48c, and Dixie Hosiery with W. B. Corset patterns for sale.
The Farmer Can't Kick
The Lord is dealing liberally with him and so is the state. Iowa spent nearly $40,000 last year on institutes and fairs for farmers. There is growing satisfaction in farming equal to running a newspaper, with grub described as very good.
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Traer Star-Clipper
Iowa
Profit at Ten Percent Turns to Far Greater Returns
A writer notes a saying from the Koran about a ten percent profit rule but observes a tacit allowance that if a person can gain 200 from an American tourist, the greater gain may be pursued. The remark blends religious guidance with a cautionary view of opportunism in commercial dealings.
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Adies
Dent
Best
Ctioninoress
Carrie Jespen
Des Moines
Carrie Wadsworth
Los Angeles
Cal
Ill
Frank Sullivan
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
J. C. Bley
J. M. Hammer
W. B. King
Vandegriff
Myrtle Allender
San Francisco
Salina
Jno. W. Moore
Tacoma
Wash
Kate Jones
A. K. Bates
Theo. Hochuly
Liberty
Indiana
Carrie Stubbs
Ohio
J. A. Glotfelty
Rock Rapids
F. J. L. Black
Oskaloosa
Jefferson County State Bank
O. D. Stubbs
L. D. Higgins
Standard Land Co
Kansas City
Our City
Tribune
Higgins
Stratford
Texas
Panhandle
Katharine Tappert
Wm. Men
R. C. Sayers
Jamestown Exposition
Niagara Falls
Deacon Ampton
Ft. Madison
Louie Sattler
T. J. Morris
Kellogg
Monroe
College News
Maude
Maud
Jed Carlton
Opera House
Florida
Gaines Bros
West Side Square
Emry
Zeigler’s
Baltimore
Purity Candy Kitchen
Bayz Bros., Props
George W. Mnerich
Dixie Underwear
Dixie
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