Primary Law and County Officials Meet in Cedar Rapids
State supervisors and county auditors from all ninety nine counties convene in Cedar Rapids August 17 to 19 to discuss the primary law, hospital and road issues, taxation, and other topics. Des Moines competes to host next year’s state firemen’s tournament, with 30,000 expected attendees and Des Moines crews setting records at Red Oak events.
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Topile
T. E. Hauke
Clinton
Fisher
J. G. Dutcher
Scott
George A. Brinkman
Lee
G. A Wright
Cedar
Me. Grath
Boone
Des Moines
Red Oak
Zell Roe
Fred
Mack
No.3
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Harvey Brown
Joe Riggs
Willis
Clarence Wilkins
Ed Groves
Sid
Benny
Beauty
Pastors Split Over Junkin Hanging Fate
In Des Moines two ministers clash on John Junkin’s execution. Rev Coventry supports Sheriff Clark’s action, while Rev Van Horn of Capitol Hill Church of Christ calls the hanging brutal murder meant to expiate another murder.
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Junkin
Des ‘Moines
W. R. Coventry
Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church
Sheriff Clark
Appanoose County
John Junkin
H. EF. van Horn
Capitol Hill
Decorah Ice Caves Melt as Summer Warmth Increases
Decorah reports its famed ice cave has thawed with the hot season. Ice once stored there has vanished, and water from the area runs cold no longer. The cave's ice tape was discovered shoved out, though officials expect the condition to be temporary and restored later.
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Decorah
Republican Committee Elects Officers After Convention
The state central committee with new members met at the Savery after the convention and reelected Carl Franke of Parkersburg as chairman and M. M. Head as treasurer. Jefferson, the Tenth district member, was chosen vice chairman and L. R. Whitney of Decorah, of the Fourth district, secretary. The election of these officers was made with no opposition.
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Republican Committee
State Central Committee
Savery
Carl Franke
Parkersburg
M. M. Head
Jefferson
Decorah
Appeal From Valuation in Charles City Condemned Lots
The Waller brothers filed an appeal in the district court at Charles City challenging the valuation on thirteen lots condemned by the Charles City Western railway.
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Charles City
District Court
Waller Brothers
Charles City Western Railway
Greek Laborer Killed By Twin Freight Trains
Tony Stozrotoulos, a Greek railroad laborer, was killed here after stepping in front of one Rock Island freight train and being struck by a second train approaching from the opposite direction.
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Atalissa
Tony Stozrotoulos
T Rock Island
Fort Dodge Packing Plant Burns
Fort Dodge reports a $175,000 Corn Belt Packing plant two miles south of town was destroyed by fire on Thursday. Origin uncertain with theories of faulty wiring or insulation ignition. Insurance valued at $50,000. President Ryan vows to rebuild despite two prior fires at the site.
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Fort Dodge
Corn Belt Packing Company
Ryan
Post Mortem In Paralysis Case At Mason City
In Mason City a post mortem on a 12 year old girl who died with suspected infantile paralysis showed no paralysis. Dr Frost and local physicians conducted the exam and sent specimens to Washington DC for analysis. A second child, age three, showed symptoms and died Tuesday after Sunday illness. Private funerals were held and homes fumigated.
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Mason City
Frost
Washington, D. C
United States Hospital
Raymond Hardy Weds Miss Starne in Newton
Raymond Hardy, once accused of murdering his mother father and brother at Van Cleve but later exonerated, married his sweetheart Miss Mabel Starne in Newton. The couple will move to the Starne home near Van Cleve to start their life together.
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Raymond Hardy
Miss Starne
Newton
van Cleve
Mabel Starne
Diagonal Boy Drowns In Pond Bathing Accident
Fred Snyder aged 17 son of Milt Snyder a prominent stock shipper at Shannon City eight miles north of town drowned while bathing in a pond a few miles north of here.
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Fred Snyder
Milt Snyder
Shannon City
Here
Carried From Burning Home in Sioux City
Mrs. Anthony Urbanis was carried unconscious by firemen from her burning Sioux City home. The fire, caused by a gas jet, destroyed most of the house and left her in serious condition.
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Sioux City
Anthony Urbanis
Naughty Willie Five Says He’s Alive in Heaven
A child named Willie aged five tells his mother he believes he is alive in heaven because he has not said his prayers yet. The exchange captures a poignant glimpse of a family moment in a historic newspaper snippet.
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Willie
Cure Claims with Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent
A user reports ten years of eczema on hands eased and fully cured after using one box of Cuticura Ointment and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, claiming complete recovery and urging others with skin or blood diseases to use the products. Also notes family successes and a humorous Irish Scraps vignette about smoking glass.
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M. E. Falin
Speers Ferry, Va
Allen's Foot-Base Advertising Appeal
An advertisement extols sustained newspaper promotion as proof of merit for Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic foot powder. It notes sixteen years of steady sales, warns against imitations, and urges buyers to insist on genuine advertised products while avoiding substitutes.
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Allen
Remembered Promises Spark Regretful Confession
A woman recalls a boast about the sun and moon failing if she does not promise to be his, prompting the man to question the memory. She reveals she would have preferred the sun shine less and the moon fall, expressing regret at not have let that happen.
It Wouldn't Stretch In a Land Acre Bargain
An assessor tries to gauge farm size from Reuben who claims about 20 acres. The farmer resists inflating the figure, noting the land’s real extent. The exchange highlights sly bargaining and a humorous line about it not being a rubber plantation.
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Reuben
Feller
Harper’s Monthly
Marine Eye Salve Promises Cure for Redness Itch and Styes
A product called Marine Eye Salve by Marine Eye Remedy Co promises to cure red itchy eyelids styes and falling eyelashes. Available in a tubes trial size at 25 cents. Write to the Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago for details or purchase.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Hicago
Birthday counsel for girls from a historical remark
A dated aphorism urges young girls to savor birthdays while they can as aging erodes such celebrations. The remark reflects early 20th century attitudes toward female youth and festivity.
Wise author draws own conclusions at the start
A thoughtful writer begins by drawing conclusions early, signaling themes and stance. The opening sets a confident tone, framing arguments and guiding readers through the arising analysis.
When a girl marries for a home she seldom boasts
A compact proverb notes that a girl who marries for a home rarely boasts about the material gifts or dowry, focusing instead on the stability and shelter a marital union provides. The saying reflects traditional values about marriage and security rather than wealth.
Teething Syrup Ends Pain and Teething Troubles
Mra Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething softens gums reduces inflammation and calms pain. Constipation linked issues claim Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets thoroughly cure digestive troubles. A quip suggests ignoring a fireman and telling him to go to blazes.
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Mra. Winslow
Pierce
Des Moines City Finances Show Strong Asset Position
Des Moines reports total assets of 3 342 506.39 with liabilities of 1 849 216 under the second annual report of the commission government. Per capita cost of government runs 9.71. 21 030 warrants totaling 995 025.61 were issued. Major liabilities include general bonds 833 000 and special bonds 473 000.
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Des Moines
John W. Hawk
Laurel Hill
Glendale
Woodland Cemetery
Children Enjoy Watermelon Treat at City Playground
Youngsters at the municipal playground at First and Raccoon streets received a watermelon feast. The treat was organized by the playground committee of the Federation of Women’s Clubs, which hosts a weekly Thursday afternoon gathering for the neighborhood children.
Sheriff Stops Planned Prize Fight Between Local Boxers
Sheriff Ben Ness halted what had been scheduled as a regular prize fight between local lightweights George Shovers and Roy Fields. Ness arrived as the fighters prepared to enter the ring, stopping the event.
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Sheriff Falls
George Shovers
Roy Fields
Ben Ness
Labor Parade Opens U B C J A Convention in Iowa
Local carpenters plan a labor parade as the opening feature of the national convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Officials promise the parade will be the largest of its kind ever held in Iowa.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Iowa
Walnut Street Bridge and Flood System Approved
Des Moines voters/City Council approve a new Walnut Street bridge and flood protection. The bridge carries a $175,000 price tag, while flood defenses are estimated at about $200,000. Public works push for higher safety and infrastructure upgrades.
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Walnut Street
Des Moines
Polk County officers seek annual Iowa supervisors meeting
Polk County officers plan to move the next annual meeting of the supervisors county auditors and county treasurers of Iowa to Des Moines. The current year’s gathering will be held at Cedar Rapids on August 17, 18 and 19.
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Polk County
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Pleads Guilty in Unclean Milk Sale Case
Dairyman R. D. Burford pleaded guilty in Justice Aylesworth's court to selling unclean milk. He was fined $25 plus costs. The information was filed by W. B. Barnes, state food and dairy commissioner.
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R. D. Burford
State appoints agent to care for paroled convicts
Prisoners paroled from Anamosa and Ft. Madison will be looked after by a state appointed agent selected by the state board of parole. The agent will receive a monthly salary of 100 dollars.
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Anamosa
Ft. Madison
State Board of Parole
Finds Old Photos at Iowa State House Attic
R Harlan curator of the state historical department discovered a cache of photos while rummaging the attic at the state house. The images depict legislators prominent in Iowa affairs in 1870.
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BH. R. Harlan
State Historical Department
State House
Iowa
Pheasant Hatching Program Grows Across Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports progress on the Chinese ring necked pheasant program led by State Fish and Game Warden George A. Lincoln. About 4,500 eggs have been distributed to six eight counties and several raisers are showing success. The effort aims to balance farmer participation with expert oversight and determine the best hatchery approach for Iowa hunters. Also noted is Des Moines July rainfall at .86 inches, the driest in sixteen years, with normal July rainfall at 3.86 inches and prior years’ figures cited for context.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George A. Lincolns
Lincoln
IdAncoln
W. M. Benton
Cedar Falls
A. J. Smith
Cedar Rapids
William H. Ware
Council Bluffs
Fund for Allison monument progress slow but steady
The Allison monument fund grows slowly after Mrs. Caroline Young Smith took charge. Initial donations stood at 3234.18 dollars, with 514.50 dollars more in cash donations raised, totaling 3748 dollars, far from the legislature’s allotted amount.
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Senator Allison
Caroline Young Smith
Desperate Inmate Pleads for Police to Kill Him
Charles Skibbe, a former asylum inmate, rushed to police headquarters begging Police Sergeant Newell to shoot him after learning his daughter Maria died in a fire more than three years ago. He was placed in close confinement in the city jail as City Physician Sayler doubts any chance of recovery of his sanity.
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Hom
Maria
Charles Skibbe
Clarinda Asylum For the
Newell
Skibbe
Sayler
Hoeve to Withhold Brain Study Results Months
Dr. H J H Hoeve of Drake University will not reveal findings from the brain examination of John Junktin the man hanged for the murder of Lara Rosen Ottumwa until the state board of health receives the report in about three months. The examination will take that length of time to complete.
Dr Joseph R Ryan Dies at Waterloo
Dr Joseph R Ryan aged 71 died at the home of Mrs Charles I Pickett wife of the Third district congressman in Waterloo His home was in Des Moines and he was father of Mrs Pickett
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Joseph Ryan
Waterloo
Joseph R. Ryan
Charles I. Pickett
Congress
Third
Mr. Pickett
Ryan
Des Moines
Racers Coming to State Fair Track Lineup
Announcement lists famous racing horses George Gano Minor Heir Lady Maud C Dan Patch Hedgewood Boy and Penisa Maid set to grace the state fair track this year.
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George Gano
Lady Maud C
Dan Patch
Hedgewood Boy
Penisa Maid
Polk county finances and Des Moines state fair plans 1910
Polk county reports 1910 first half receipts of 1 335 752 12 dollars and expenditures of 1 357 031 05. Railroads cut passenger fares from all points in Town to Des Moines during state fair week Aug 25 to Sept 2. Garden truck raised by Des Moines summer vacation schools to be shown at the state fair.
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Polk County
Des Moines
His Soft Answer
A quarrelsome dialogue fragment depicts a spouse accusing the other of returning late for dinner after a mushroom gathering with Augustus Jones. The retort claims the mushrooms are in a vest pocket and jokes about having much fun while denying the count.
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Augustus Jones
Gus
On a Stygian Ferryboat Ad Amid Styx Scenery
A Styx voyage with Charon ferrying a passenger yields a quip about scenery for a toothpowder ad, illustrating a wry joke on enduring commercial impulse through a spectral ride. The passage hints at a lingering ruling passion enduring beyond life.
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Charon
Styx
the Shade
Personal reflections on desire and satisfaction
A thoughtful line notes that people chase many wants yet rarely obtain them and often end up with outcomes they did not seek. It frames universal struggle with longing and contentment in everyday life.
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County Auditors of State
WIIL
State Association of Supervisors
J. H. Taggert
Bradyville
P. J. Mally
Polk
J. P. Kingsley
Dubuque
W. B. Robinson
Delaware
W. H. Walrath
Fayette
Henry Schroeder
Theodore Goesseling
Hf. K. Smith
Henry
C. A. Rownd
Black Hawk
A. P. Miller
Buchanan
John M. Graff
Town
F. T. Morris
C. P. Walker
Green
J. H W. Pettibone
J. H. Mathis
George Johnson
Col
W. F. Baker
Pottawattantie
J. C. Manley
Poweshiek
Se. D. Blackman
Dallas
William P. Sacrist
Linn
Peter Swenson
O'Brien
C. W. Gambell
W. H. Britton
Adair
H. L. Snakenberg
Keokuk
C. L. Marks
Llardin
Godfrey Durst
Woodbury
E. C. Powers
Johnson
A. B. Carter
Palo Alto
G. A. Meyer
Winneshiek
D. G. van Zante
Mariow
W. H. Cress
Washington
Charles Mordhurst
T. H. McQuillen
Allen McDuff
EB. M. Murphy
Montgomery
Thomas H. Parsons
Calhoun
George H. Darrington
Pottawattamie
O. F. Olson
Pocahontag
William Weiner
Hardin
C. H. Blackwenn
C. BE. Somers
Cerro Gordo
Naughty Willie
RAW
Patsy
Biddy
Moillie Mulrooney
Moike
Arnold
Hawk
Allison Fund
Cathartien
Angus
National Live Stock Com. Co
Kansas City
St. Joseph
S. Omaha
Neb
Gove County
Gove Co
Ryesln
P. M’queen, Treas. Gove Co
Gove, Kan
Eatate
Dow
APMAN
Atkinsea
Kebr
Racaey Flwankee Typewriter
Broadway & Mason St
Milweakes
Bay Farm
California
Los Angeles
Cason & Company
Emiles Jewell
New & Room House
Denton Realty Co
Jewell, Kan
Moore Mountain
Johns
Thomas
Post
Postum Cereal CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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