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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
16
A quirky social tip suggests undecided people can choose among two or three appealing options by picking the least liked first. It recommends evaluating men hats or dates and eliminating the least desirable to reach a final choice, noting the method is simple and decisive.
The remark hints that Misa Oddgirl enjoyed sunny days, with a playful jab at fame and galleries. Douglas Jerrold’s line evokes home grown happiness beside the fire, contrasting private warmth with public display.
The thirteenth annual convention of the League of Iowa Municipalities finished in Waterloo with resolutions urging revision of railway taxation. They demand railroad property be taxed where located and oppose utilities commissions that limit municipal control. Officers elected include Mayor John R. Rector as president and Frank G. Pierce as secretary-treasurer. The roundup also notes Kris singer harvesting a second strawberry crop and strong corn and grain prospects statewide, plus local postmaster convention winners.
A public service company of Omaha seeks electric light rights for Magnolia with a special election on October 11. The line will run between Missouri Valley and Magnolia. Iowa: dangerous autopsy case notes lung blockage from inhaled particles at a supper party. Johnson County grand jury indicts Jed Hall and Mrs. Cora Mechter for alleged improper conduct. Waterloo church members dropped for failing to remove names from a petition. Bélie Plaive Belle Plaine reports a morning fire at a canning factory barn destroying straw and machinery. losses estimated in the hundreds.
In a far reaching forgery case, a local estate man faces grave charges. The investigation reveals complicated schemes by a party tied to the Equitable firm and a public note indicates payments totaling large sums. Court actions, notices, and the pursuit of restitution follow as officials disclose assets and potential resale of properties.
Five thousand U.S. Army troops paraded through Des Moines to open a statewide military tournament. Gen Frederick A. Smith reviewed the units and a regular program of feats by Army days followed, marking the start of a week of events at the state fair grounds.
Oskaloosa Sept 27 Crant Brown, after a coroty arraignment, is held to answer for the murder of Charles M Barrett who was shot on the night of December 18 Mrs Barrett and her son Sammy are detained in the case but released on bonds of 2009 each Governor Carroll issues official election proclamation calling for state officers twenty two senators 108 representatives and district judges to vote on constitutional convention and revision.
Washington won the bid over Oklahoma City Pittsburg and San Francisco to host the carpenters and joiners convention. In Des Moines Governor Carroll testified in a related Hbel suit detailing alleged misconduct following the Art whisper. Dubuque census shows population 28,4094 with a 2,18 f increase.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dr. Winchell and various misspelled names, advertising catalogs and political phrases. The text lobes between weaponry, reforms, and odd medical quackery references with no clear coherent event or outcome. It reads as a damaged period piece of misread advertising copy.
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