Iowa League aims at state control of municipal service corporations
Des Moines reports the Iowa League of Municipalities plans drastic legislation at its annual convention. A proposed bill would have the state auditor annually investigate accounts of street railways electric light and gas companies and water works and report findings to city councils to curb profits and improve control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa League of Municipalities
Iowa
Gil Council
Jeague
Auditor of State
Enormous Grain Shipments Forecast This Year
Railroads plan the largest grain movement in state history as corn yields rise to 343 million bushels last year and crops improve. Strong demand for quality grain is expected to lift shipments, but limited elevator capacity in the northern two thirds of the state may slow handling and delay railroad capacity to furnish cars.
Bequest Disclosed In Des Moines Heirship Case
In Des Moines a 30000 bequest tied to a Ringgold bounty girl named Suiss Ethel McKibbon was revealed as part of an inheritance settlement. Ethel, who arrived in Des Moines years ago and now identified as Mr Wesley Garver, is linked to Balva sian army work. The funds, totaling 9000, were placed in a local bank with her mother Mrs Minerva McKibben having died when Ethel was six. The state settlement recently uncovered Miss McKibbon's heirship to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ringgold
Ethel Afciikbben
Wesley Garver
Nas
Minerva McKivben
Ethel
Interurban Co Formed to Build Boone Webster City Line
A new organization to construct an interurban railway from Boone to Webster City with a connection to a Des Moines line has been completed. The venture plans to invest about $500000 in construction and equipment.
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Boone
Webster City
Des Moines
Groves township note recalls crops and accidents
Henry Tell of Grove township reports twenty four acres of winter wheat yielding well. Howard Dan of Iowa City injured a hand on a bridge project. A water works contract for Charlton was let to American Light and Water of Kansas City for 26606.68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tell
Grove Township
Casa County
Geven
Hughels
Neve
Ameline Mensulre
Howard Dan
Iowa City
Wang
Sippeland
Charlton Water Works
American Light & Water Company
Kansas City
Chisago
Clinton
B. A. Lamason
Ankeny
Das Moines
Wilbur Herbert
Atlantic City
Lie Town State Normal Servwos
Cedar Rapids
Rampus
Estherville
Tire
WeGrew
Prin
Theuilding
Irs
MeGrew
McGre i
B. F. Wright
Daily Press
Charles City
State Senate
EC. Baulding
Floyd
Chickasaw
Andrew Gookin
Neny Clinton
Basic Reid
Vio
W. Trondson
Jefferson
William Stevenson
Ging
Aftiaalte
Algtr
My. Henderson
Suiterel von Ridney Trosble
Thayer W. G. Sears
Sioux Cuy
Shoshoni Reservation
Walter L. Jones
Mason Guy
Jon
Landon
Wye
Stella Fisher
Waterloo
Herald
Canton
Weion
Ever
Teldora
Eldora
Prohibition Party
Ninth Congressional
Fifteenth Judicial Dis
Iun
Seco
Bids Opened for Ames Agricultural Hall Project
Bids for the erection of the $250,000 agricultural hall at the state agricultural college at Ames were opened at Ames and referred to committee. The lowest bid was T. W. Schieuter of Chicago at 225,000. Charles Weitz & Son of Ames bid 225,621.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Ames
T. W. Schieuter
Chicago
Charles Weitz & Son
Farmers sue Reishus-Re nur Land over alleged farm swindle
Farmers from Waleria Ja claim Reishus-Renur Land Co of Grand Rapids swindled them out of farms and town property in Polls county. Also: A& A Good Opening for Young Men. WANTED Students to learn dentistry earning 1000 to 1800 yearly. address Dr Clyde Davis Lincoln Nebr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charne Swindle
Alexander Mulieu
John Janga
Hugh Ganon
Waleria
Palle Count Ls
Reishus-Renur Land Company of
Grand Rapids
Afingesota Company
Polls
A&a
Clyde Davis
Lincoln, Nebr
Ames records largest land deal with 93 acre transfer
FE Gilmore sold his ninety three acre farm near Ames to Ellis for thirteen thousand ninety four dollars. The setup notes a potential plan to move the old folks home due to friction with children, amid talks of the Odd Fellows possibly building a new home away from Mason City.
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Iowa Land
Hill Ames
Gilmore
Ellis
Trerause
Odd Fellows of
Iowa
Mason City
Girdle the Globe by Bicycle Three-Year World Tour Plan
George B. Holt and Lester B. Creutz of Moline prepare a three year bicycle circumnavigation starting in Liverpool. They will ride through Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, visiting major cities and cycling around continents with five languages, carrying letters from governors and U.S. officials. They join the Roy Wheelmen in New York as they begin travel.
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St. Louis
George BE. Holt
Lester RB. Creutz
Moline
Liverpool
Earth
England
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Germany
France
Spain
Africa
Tripoli
Algeria
Morocco
Sahara Desert
Timbuctoo
Sicily
Italian
Europe
Turkey
Greece
Egypt
Holy
Red Sea
Todian Peninsula
Ceylon
Malay
Turkay
Siam
Singapore
Sumatra
Borneo
Philippine Islands
Japan
Hawaii
San Francisco
Grentz and Holt
Tenois
Muropa
New York
Roy Wheelmen
Drift of derelict schooner John B Deering 5000 miles to Atlantic track
Norfolk reports the lumberladen schooner Deering drifted 140 days since abandonment off Cape Lat Terras. It reached 1000 miles west of Queenstown aboard the White Star liner Devic with only mast stubs showing. The wreck remains a navigation hazard as it drifts indefinitely unless destroyed.
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Norfolk
John 8
Deering
Carolina
Boreas
Neptune
Clarke
Devic
Innder
Old Times Are Passing Away Feasting Across Two Territories
Oklahoma Indians celebrate interim statehood with large gatherings near Hominy, Gray Horse, and Wrandotte. Tribes such as Pawnee, Ponca, Oto, Kiowa, Comanche, and Osage hold dances and feasts, with green corn and medicine rites. Guests include Sioux, Winnebgo, Omahas, and others as Poncas plan a major celebration September 15 and 16 inviting all in the region.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Oklahoma
United States
Hominy
Agent Nellis
Quapaw Agency
Wrandotte
Miller Brothers
Frank Lessert
Kaw City
George Hardy
William Hardy
Curtis
Kansas
Asylum for Old Horses Aided by LA Women
Los Angeles women organize the ladies auxiliary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to raise funds for an Old Horses Home. A series of bazaars will provide money to buy or secure aged animals and place them in the home near the city.
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Los Angeles
Cal
How to Kill the Mosquitoes in Washington
Washington note by W T Poole of Columbus Georgia urges kerosene in rain-filled plow slots along city car tracks to curb mosquito breeding. He cites tests showing mosquitoes hatch from standing water after six to seven days and calls for action to reduce the pest in the capital city.
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Washington
W.T. Poole
Columbus
Poole
Tax Chinese 3 30 a Head in St John’s Newfoundland
The first session of the Legislature approved a head tax of 300 for Chinese entrants to Newfoundland. The colonial cabinet enforced the measure after securing imperial assent. The proclamation aims to block a proposed importation of 600 coolies into the colony.
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St. John’s
N. F
Imperial
Farm Hand Strikes Rich Gold in Nome Mines
Samuel Swanson of Saugatuck, who left farming in 1900, worked in Nome by day wages and prospecting. He and a partner bought the Cyrus Nobile claim last November, now report mining profits of about 10 000 dollars a day. His family has already received several dividends from his new wealth and other rich claims are being developed.
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Casa
Cura Agap & Gold
Samuel Swanson
Saugatuck
Swanson
Alaska
Nome Beach
Naugatuck
Nome
Lie
Swangor
Singer's Son Works in Store
Springfield, March John Heink son of the famous soprano is working in a jewelry store to earn money for study and training for the stage.
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Springfeld, Mars
John Heink
Aine
Schumann-Heink
Horse Wears Trousers To Fight Flies In Canandaigua
Charles Parshall in Canandaigua New York has trousers made for his horse to shield it from flies. The garment uses bindings to fasten the legs inside a fly net enabling the horse to move freely while protected.
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Canandaigua
N. Y
Charles Parshall
Peruna Endorsements From Women in Wisconsin
Miss Leopold of Menasha Wisconsin writes Secry Lied erkrang that three years ago her system was run-down and her skin broke out. She credits Peruna as a blood remedy and tonic that restored her health and strength. Mrs Hettie Green of Wisconsin also reports relief from catarrh and improved appetite and strength after using Peruna.
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Peruna
Iss Ricka Leopold
Menasha
Wis
Liederkrang
Shettie Green
Wyaust
Australia’s War on Rabbits and Pearl Research
Australia plans wartime rabbit control on Broughton Island Newcastle with $75 000 for experiments under Consul Goding. Dr Danysz of Paria to lead infected rabbit study to spread disease among rabbits not harming other animals or humans. The tale also notes Chinese pearls by mussels using beads to induce pearl formation and later recovery of pearl covering.
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Australia
Broughton Island
Newcastle
Goding
Danysz
Paria
Butler's Stolen Fee and a Circus Watch Tale
The reminiscence recounts Joseph Hoyt of Boston telling how a lad had his silver watch stolen at a circus. A supposed thief was defended by Benjamin F. Butler who proved innocence and denied taking the watch. Hoyt recalls meeting Butler during the Civil War at an Astor House dinner. Butler joked that defending the thief earned him only a watch.
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Butler
Joseph
Hoyt
Boston
Benjamin F. Butler
Astor House
New York
Troyt
Postum Coffee Clears Complexions in Ten Days
A Washa family report stomach troubles and sallow skin from tea and coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, they note clear digestion, improved skin, cleaner tongues, and steadier nerves within six weeks. The testimony from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan accompanies the ad copy.
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Postum Co
Tattle Creek
Mich
Wollville
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