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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
12
A lighthearted column suggests undecided people pick the worse option among two or three hats or dates, then eliminate choices to reach a final decision. It argues strong-minded women and popular belles face similar dilemmas with suitors. The method is presented as simple and effective.
A brief literary quip features a dialogue about Miss Oldgirl and her salad days. The exchange hints at personal history and tastes, contrasting memories with social perception, while invoking Douglas Jerrold’s voice. The piece centers on opinions about happiness at home versus outside admiration.
Waterloo hosts the thirteenth annual League of Iowa Municipalities session with resolutions demanding railroad property be taxed where it lies and assessment tied to local tangible value. The group backs city power to regulate water, light, heat, and telephone rates, urges candidate canvassing, and names officers for 1910 11. Next meeting set for Davenport with President Rector and Secretary Pierce.
William Krissinger of Creston harvests a second crop of strawberries from vines in his yard after trimming the plants post bearing season. The vines bore abundantly, blossomed again, and now show ripe luscious berries.
The past week is favorable for corn with about 90 percent of the crop likely frost free within ten days. Small grain harvests were large and of excellent quality. Readiness of pastures is excellent, with a noted shortage of potatoes in the area.
A public service company of Omaha seeks electric light franchise at Magnolia. A special election will decide granting the franchise on October 11. The transmission line is planned between Missouri Valley and Magnolia.
In Henry Peterson’s home Carlson died under unusual circumstances. An autopsy at the inquest found his lungs clogged with inhaled egg particles during supper while he laughed at a joke. Johnson County couple indicted for living not wisely but too well. Jed Hall fled abandoning his wife and children along with Mrs. Cora Mechler and her kids.
Walnut Street Baptist church members who signed the saloon consent petition and did not withdraw were dropped from membership after a business meeting in Waterloo.
An early morning fire at the Belle Plaine canning factory farm destroyed the barn along with straw and machinery. The building was old and logs suffered as the flames caused several hundred dollars in damage.
By order of the interstate commerce commission United States District Attorney F. P. Faville of Storm Lake filed a suit against the Illinois Central for alleged violation of the law prohibiting the employment of men in the operating department of a railroad more than sixteen consecutive hours.
Mrs. Stephen Malcolm, visiting in Chicago, fell down stairs and sustained arm, leg, and knee injuries plus facial cuts. Due to advanced age the injuries are described as critical.
An unknown man was found dead in the Northwestern depot at Ida Grove. Death was by hanging. A letter on his person identifies him as William Manshen of Alvord.
In Des Moines district court Judge Howe denied the motion for a directed verdict. He ordered the trial to proceed before the jury, with the Carroll case moving forward as scheduled Saturday.
Milwaukee tied a fine of 100 dollars after the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad company through its representative pleaded guilty in federal court to a twenty eight hour feed law violation. Judge McPherson imposed the fine.
Catherine Woods of Marshalltown received 600 damages after suffering injuries from a fall on an icy sidewalk. The award was against the city and Gimre and Company.
W C Ramsay of Albia a prominent real estate man is under arrest in Des Moines on grave charges for forging documents to defraud Equitable Life Insurance and German American Savings Bank of Burlington of about 70000. Five fake mortgages totaling 30000 were used with forged signatures and false fire insurance. Ramsay reportedly spent the funds in two years and wrote a letter of distress to Equitable President Kirk.
Five thousand U S Army troops marched through Des Moines to open a weeklong military tournament at the state fair grounds. Brig Gen Frederick A Smith reviewed the troops at 2 pm, followed by performances of top feats by the soldiers.
Grant Brown is jailed after a coroner s jury finds cause to answer for the murder of Charles M Barrett. Mrs Barrett and her son Sammy are held on related charges but released on bonds of 2000 each. Governor Carroll issues official election proclamation calling for statewide offices voters and a constitutional convention referendum.
The 1912 carpenters and joiners convention site selection narrowed to Oklahoma City Pittsburg San Francisco and Washington. Washington won the bid securing the nationwide gathering in 1912.
In Des Moines on September 27 Governor B. Carroll testified in the libel suit filed by John Cownie. He detailed every action after the initial whisper of misconduct charges, offering minute specifics from the witness stand.
Washington census bulletin lists Dubuque population at 38,494, up 2,197 from 36,297 in 1900, a 6.1 percent rise.
A quotation frames truth as a structure raised amid battlefield clashes of opposing forces. Dr. Winchell notes knowledge is shaped by contention and conflict among competing viewpoints and power.
Advertisement copy offers guns traps furs and hides with a catalog from 105 N. W. Wide Fur Co. Minneapolis Minnesota. The note mentions reformers shooting gophers with a brass band and promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a sugar coated remedy for digestion liver and bowels and constipation relief.
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