Hardware Dealers Convention at Des Moines Coliseum
The Iowa Retail Hardware association hosts a five day convention and exposition at the Des Moines Coliseum March 1 to 5. Sessions open daily from 9 AM to noon, 1 to 6 PM, and 7 to 11 PM with addresses by L. C. Abbott and S. R. Miles among others, and an Iowa Hardware Mutual Insurance meeting midweek.
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Des Moines
Geis ‘Botsford
Des Moines Commercial Club
L.C. Abbott
Association
Coliseum
L. C. Abbott
S. R. Miles
H. S. Vincent
Iowa Hardware Mutual Insurance Association
Mason City
John L. Bleakly
A. R. Sales
W. B. Barney
Hampton
A. J. Collins
Samuel T. White
Davenport
Pefternoon
H. Ll. McNamara
Janesville
Wis
National Retail I Hardware Dealers’ Association
M. J. Corey
Argos
Ind
National Retail Wardware Dealers’ Association
M. W. Keating
Directory Board
Iowa Retail Hardware Association
Marshall‘town
B. C. Barbour
Fort Madison
A. R. Salé
EE. C. Barbour
Will McQuesten
Muscatine
Tom Larson
Eldora
G. A. Bieber
Fort Atkinson
A L. C. Abbott
Marshalltown
H. We Tcan
Albia
C. T. Gadd
Des ‘Nothés
Afton
Tueller
Webster City
A. F. Petersen
Council Bluffs
Haas
LeMars
Open New Postoffice and River Navigation Plans
Details on the new postoffice opening with lights installed and moving of effects from the old building beginning March 5. Includes plans for Des Moines River navigation supervision by Engineer 0 Rouse, a state convention in Des Moines with Dr L Yokum, record bank clearings, the death of Mrs Sarah Burns Brown, and Agar Packing expanding capital stock and plant purchase talks.
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Des Moines
Rouse
Sterling, Lll
War Department
Moines
Keokuk
Wright Targets Seed Purity Violations in State Prosecutions
State Food and Dairy Commissioner Wright opens prosecutions against seed dealers for purities below legal standards. Briggs Onawa sells clover seed 80 percent pure, below the 90 percent requirement. Briggs also charged for selling sugar cane 88 percent pure, under 95 percent standard. Other cases include alleged mislabeling lemon extract as double strength. Mineral and soil products in Iowa totaled over 18 million dollars last year per the state geological survey, with coal investigations dominating the report. State treasury gains from court opinions fees prompt transfer of legal copies, while Deputy T. H. Grubb retires March 1. possible abolition of the deputy role would add 1,800 dollars to treasury. Corporate filings show Farmers' Savings Bank and other entities, with varied capital and renewal notices across Iowa.
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Wright
Iowa
State Geological Survey
State Treasury
Bousquet
Supreme Court
Byers
T. H. Grubb
Treasury
Polk County Tax Revenue Totals Near One Million
Over the last six months Polk County has collected 950 545 67 in taxes from county city and special levies. Farm property taxes account for 110 256 61 and city taxes total 736 321 37 while special taxes collected by the tax ferrets amount to 103 967 69.
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Polk County
Mine Board Reorganizes in Des Moines Meeting
The state mine examiners' board reorganized with E. D. Gray of Des Moines as president and Gwylim Lodwick of Enterprise as secretary. Other members are Harry Booth Knoxville John Owen Benson Dave Anderson Foster Mrs. McKay Chesgen. Preparations for the national convention of the Ladies of the G. A. R. in Des Moines in June include a general arrangements committee chaired by Mrs. W. N. McKay.
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Mine Board
State Mine Examiners’ Board
E. D. Gray
Des Moines
Gwylim Lodwick
Enterprise
Harry Booth
Knoxville
John Owen
Benson
Dave Anderson
Foster
McKay Chesgen
the Ladies of the G. A. R
W. N. McKay
Two Injured in Collision Involving Wa bash Train
William Russ and H Cassady of Moberly Missouri were brought to Mercy Hospital after a wreck on the Wa bash passenger train. Both sustained slight facial injuries and were treated at the hospital.
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William, Russ
H. Cassady
Moberly
Mercy Hospital
Mrs R Ramey Buried At Central Church Service
The funeral of Mrs. R. Ramey, who died at her home 212 Crocker Street, was held from the Central Church of Christ. The Crocker Post W. R. C. members attended in a body.
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Ramey
R. Ramey
Crocker Street
Central Church of Christ
Crocker Post W
R. C
Involuntary Bankruptcy Proceedings Filed in Ames Area
In the United States district court George W. Council filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against John W. Ogle a stock breeder living near Ames. Also news notes that Harry Mitchiick once called Hunch has been appointed treasurer of the Auditorium and previously held the same post at the Orpheum.
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United States District Court
George W. Council
John W. Ogle
Ames
Harry Mitchiick
Hunch
Orpheum
Secretary L A Thomas Plans Return to Red Oak
Dr L A Thomas former secretary of the state board of health expects to move back to Red Oak in the spring. He previously resided there before taking the office.
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Thomas
Red Oak
L. A. Thomas
State Board of Health
Young Girl Dies of White Plague in 120 Shepherd St Home
Gerda Amelia Anderson aged sixteen years eight months died after a lingering illness of tuberculosis at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J A Anderson 120 Shepherd street. The death was attributed to the white plague and noted as a cause of mortality among youths in the community. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the fragment.
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Des Moines
Sarah Burns Brown
Methodist “Hospital
Newton
Gerda Amelia Anderson
J. A. Anderson
Shepherd Street
To Hang Brandt Portrait in Gallery
The Van Dyke portrait of Isaac Brandt, barred from the state historical department for not being fully finished, will be hung in the gallery despite its status as a colored portrait.
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Brandt
van Dyke
Isaac Brandt
State Historical Department
Liberal education urged to boost disease reporting at vets meeting
At the State Veterinary association convention in Des Moines the need for a more liberal education of farmers to aid tuberculosis control was stressed. Speakers included M Walrod and Ames professor Chitteck. New officers named F H Nieman Marshalltown president H B Treman Rockwell City VP G M Walrod Storm Lake VP H C Simpson secretary treasurer. Des Moines to host next year.
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Chitteck
Ames
S. S. Stewart
Kansas City Veterinary College
Iowa Veterinary Association
Phil Kell
D. M. Campbell
Topeka
Kan
R. P. Lyman
Kansas City
National Veterinary Association
L. H. Pammell
H.B. Bauman
F. H. Nieman
Marshalltown
H. B. Treman
Rockwell City
G. M. Walrod
Storm Lake
H. C. Simpson
R. R. Dykstra
Amey
A. E. Bauman
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Lincoln Portrait Gift Presented in Mason City
Mrs. Della R. Henry of Kansas City national president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic presented a life size St. Gaudens portrait of Abraham Lincoln at Mason City celebrating Lincoln's birthday. She pledged 50,000 women’s support and urged the students to let Lincoln’s example inspire patriotism and pride in citizenship.
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Lincoln
Mason City
Della R. Henry
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Song of Veterans Memorial University
St. Gaudens
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Bigamist Indicted in Johnson County Grand Jury
Johnson county grand jury returned five indictments and was discharged by Judge Howell for the term. Indicted are Herman Boyer alleged bigamist and George L. Wise self confessed forger. Three other alleged criminals remain at large.
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Bigamist
Iowa City
Johnson County
Howell
Herman Boyer
George L. Wise
Goldman Heads Iowa Clothiers Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Retail Clothiers association unanimously reelected officers: President M. D. Goldman of Des Moines, Vice President W. H. McCammon of Perry, and Secretary-Treasurer C. Wry of Forest City.
Judge Brannan Dies in Muscatine Iowa Jurist Passes Away
Judge William F. Brannan a renowned Iowa jurist died at his Muscatine home after a lengthy illness. He had been unconscious for several days.
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Brannan
Muscatine
William F. Brannan
Iowa
Conscience Fund Opens in Columbus Junction Chautauqua
The Columbus Junction Chautauqua secretary launched a conscience fund after receiving a letter from an Iowa donor who sent 40 cents in stamps and claimed the amount was owed to the organization.
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Columbus Junction
The
Oskaloosa Pioneer Kalbach Dies at Nearly 90
Isaac Kalbach a pioneer resident of Oskaloosa and the first inland lumber dealer in southeastern Iowa died after a long decline. He was about ninety years old and longtime figure in local business and community life.
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Oskaloosa
Isaac Kalbach
Iowa
Nickson Gets Postoffice at Prairie City
T W Nickson is named postmaster in Prairie City succeeding John Mummert. The unusual contest blended family ties with politics as Nickson’s son married Mummert’s daughter and the two sought the post through Congressman Kendall’s endorsement. Youthful Nickson kept neutrality during the campaign.
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Nickson
Prairie City
T. W. Nickson
John Mummert
Mummert
Kendall
Young Nickson
Bs A
Winning Schools Named Oskaloosa
Executive committee of the State Oratorical association ranked eight schools to compete in the final contest at Cedar Rapids on March 4. Representing institutions include Leander Clark Toledo Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Penn College Oskaloosa Cornell Mount Vernon Morningside Sioux City and Tabor College Tabor.
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Oskaloosa
State Oratorical Association
Cedar Rapids
Leander Clark
Toledo
Upper Iowa University At
Estherville Poultry Fanciers Elect Officers
At the Estherville Poultry association meeting the coming year officers were elected President W I F Coon Vice President James H Ransom Secretary and Treasurer Geo H Lyman Assistant Secretary Fred A Robinson Superintendent J F Utz Executive Committee Arlands Lough P S Stine J F Utz Geo Lyman J H Ransom G K Allen C H Brown W F Coon
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Estherville Poultry Fanciers
Estherville
Estherville Poultry Association
W. I F. Coon
James H. Ransom
Geo. H. Lyman
Fred A. Robinson
J. F. Utz
Arlands Lough
P. S. Stine
Geo. Lyman
J. H. Ransom
G. K. Allen
C. H. Brown
W. F. Coon
Lost fourteen steers in Sidney area amid disease claim
Sidney resident Walter Liggett reports fourteen head of yearling steers missing southeast of town. Dr Parslow assistant state veterinarian of Clarinda says brain disease resembling mad itch likely spread by confinement in a dirty lot where manure had remained for years, tied to a shed condition.
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Sidney
Walter Liggett
Steers
Parslow
Clarinda
Baby Born on the Train Between Waterloo and Raymond
A baby boy was born on an Illinois Central passenger train between Waterloo and Raymond to Mrs. John Hanley of La Crosse Wisconsin. A doctor aboard attended the birth and mother and newborn were transported to the hospital by ambulance upon arrival.
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Waterloo
John Hanley
la Crosse
Wis
Illinois Central
Raymond
Parsons Heir Gives Entire Estate to College in Philanthropy
Fairfield probate records show General Lewis B. Parsons, son of the founder, wills his estimated $100,000 estate to Parsons College. The document provides that the full estate will eventually pass to the college, securing its future endowment.
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Parsons
Fairfield
Lewis B. Parsons
Dan
Parsons’ College
Jury awards 8700 for injuries after clay pit avalanche
In Mason City the jury in August Bruns v North Iowa Brick and Tile Co. awarded Bruns 8700 after he was buried in a clay pit. The plaintiff won by being stripped naked in open court with Wade of Iowa City serving as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Mason City
August Bruns
North Iowa Brick and Tile Company
Congressman Wade
Iowa City
Daughter’s Death Drives Man to Asylum in Creston
Nelson Quick is dead at the Clarinda asylum after years of grief over his daughter's fatal home fire in Kent. The tragedy, a year past, shattered his mind leaving wife and one child behind. he was later confined in the asylum.
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Creston
Nelson Quick
Clarinda Asylum
Kent
Ottumwa to Have Murder Trial
Ottumwa prepares for a murder trial as Park Faulkerson dies from a stabbing in Smoky Row. John Castroe an alleged har' blood Indian was captured at Chillicothe Missouri and brought back to face the murder charge.
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Ottumwa
Diagonal Postmaster Henry Toda Dies at 78
Henry Toda longtime postmaster of Diagonal and early Ringgua County settler dies at 78. He served as county treasurer in the 1700s and led Diagonal’s post office for fifteen years. Survived by a large family.
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Diagonal
Henry Toda
Ringgua County
J P Fortune Dies in Bloomfield
J P Fortune died at his home in Bloomfield. He was a pioneer and highly esteemed citizen. Short services were held at the grave in the I O O F cemetery, conducted by Rev F D Ferrall, a Christian minister.
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J. P. Fortune
Bloomfield
F. D. Ferrall
Infant's Body Found in Public Building Hallway
The corpse of an infant was found in the hallway of a public building in Dubuque. There are no clues from the clothing to identify who left or intended the infant there. Police seek any information leading to the child's identity or the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Dubuque
Wreck Victim Dies in Northwestern Wreck
Mason City engineer William Tyson, injured in the Northwestern wreck at Guteen, died at a Blue Earth, Minnesota hospital. His body was brought back to Mason City for burial.
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Mason City
Wlliam Tyson
Guteen
Blue Earth
Minn
A Cheerful Prospect Dialogue Between Father And Suitor
A father questions a young man about his view of his daughter. The suitor replies with a witty remark about her being thin now, suggesting improvement with age. The exchange reads as lighthearted social banter from a bygone era.
Keep Baby's Skin Clear with Cuticura Soap
Parents often neglect minor eruptions in infancy leading to chronic rashes itchings and disfiguring irritation. Constant use of Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment when needed helps preserve purify and beautify skin and hair. Send to Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston for their free 82 page Cuticura Book on skin care.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
A Benefactor and a Garden for Neighbors’ Chickens
A philanthropist asks if actions help others and Mr Crosslets replies he tends a garden daily for the benefit of neighbors' chickens. The exchange reflects local values and generosity in simple acts.
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Mr. Crosslets
Duty and Faith Fulfillment Builds Strong Men
A compact reflection on duty and faithful living, asserting that steadfast commitment shapes character, strength, happiness, and usefulness for individuals. The quote underscores moral purpose as a path to personal and social good.
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Phillips Brooks
PILES CURED IN DAYS BY PAZO OINTMENT CLAIM
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO ointment guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. 60. When common sense takes a vacation it is time to stand from under. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, gums, wind colic. 2c a bottle. A dog’s bark isn’t as bad as his bite.
Coffroth Wins London to Friece Race in Nine Days
Fight promoter James W. Coffroth won a $2,000 wager with a London NSC member by reaching San Francisco in nine days five hours five minutes from London, fastest London to San Francisco crossing the Atlantic and continent. He arrived Oakland greeted by a large delegation, via the Overland Limited on the Union Pacific Southern Pacific line.
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Coffroth
London
Friece
James W. Coffroth
National Sporting Club of London
San Francisco
Eugene Corrl
Oakland Pier
Atlantic
Omaha
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Belgium's Wealth and Navy Question
Belgium stands as a prosperous European state with dense settlement and a long reign of the late king marked by wealth growth and social reform. Its wealth stems partly from international neutrality allowing it to dispense with a navy while maintaining a small and inexpensive army.
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Belgium
Europe
Make $500 In Gold With Salzer Seed Co Offer
Read the magnificent offer by the John A. Salzer Seed Co. in another part of this paper. Get your wits to work and capture the $500.00, and at the same time secure a supply of the most reliable seeds on earth. The company is one of the largest in the country, and thoroughly responsible.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
The Apology of Adam Exonerates Eve After Blame
The excerpt presents Adam defending himself after blaming the woman for the fault. He argues there was no tariff involved, claiming he did his best and that others agree with his stance.
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Adam
Hierewith
Spahn Distemper Cure Claims Wide Use and Sales
Distemper cure touted for horses and dogs of all ages with success in preventing spread in stables. Over 500,000 bottles sold last year priced at fifty cents and one dollar. Available through druggists or via Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana. Agents invited and free book offered. Quotations from Smiles note duty as life’s ideal.
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Spahn
Spohn Med. Co
Goshen
Ind
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Buena Vista County
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Buffalo
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