Memorial service honors long-time Iowa leader William Allison
In Des Moines a joint convention of the General Assembly paid a heartfelt tribute to William B. Allison, who for forty years served as Iowa’s chief representative in Washington. Lt. Gov. Garst presided as the Hyle Quartet provided music, and lawmakers read memorial resolutions. The report also notes the Grant Club negotiating a $30,000 exclusive clubhouse on High Street, with completion targeted for February 1, and other city updates including a new art exhibit, tax levy changes, and debates on social evil legislation.
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Allison
Des Moines
General Assembly
William B. ‘Allison
Garst
Hyle
Frodden
Dubuque
Grant’ Club
Grant Club
R. R. Rollins
High Street
Rolling
West Des Moines
International Congress of Art
London
Prang Institute
Chicago
New York City
Lowa
Dowell
Polk
House of Representatives
Iowa
Women's Christian Temperance Unton
Federation of Mothers’ Clubs
Women's Home Missionary Society
Inglewold Club
Chautauqua Club
Political Equality Club
Humane Society
Woman's Telief
Salvation Army
W. G. Ain Mass
Savery Hotel
Ida B. Wise
Anna B. Edworshy
Memorial Exercises and State Officials Remembrance
The legislature held extended memorial exercises for departed members of the former general assembly. Senate tributes honored Judge P. M. Casady and Senators Dowell Blanchard Hughes and Pashiel with remarks. Five complaints were filed by the state food commissioner against Leits Fletcher Co and Morse for selling flavoring extracts not meeting the law. Des Moines schools open with 12,500 to 14,000 students, 430 teachers, across 51 buildings, expanding domestic science and related subjects.
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Hickey
General Assembly
Senate
P. M. Casady
Des Moines
Dowell
L. C. Blanchard
John Hughes
WI. A. Pashiel
Jamison
Clarke
Erlesen
Boone
State Food Commissioner
Leits-Fletcher Company
Marshaltown
A. EB. Morse
Des Maines
Greater
Drs Meines
Greater Des Moines
President Roosevelt Backs Taft in Montana Letter
Theodore Roosevelt urges Conrad Kohrs of Helena to back William Howard Taft, praising Taft as a steady reformer and defender of both workers and honest business. He argues for federal railroad oversight, fair rates and wages, and cites Taft’s injunctions and judicial record as proof of character and leadership. Roosevelt stresses unity in enforcing justice, decency, and public interest across labor and capital.
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Conrad Ohts
Helena
Montana
Montane
Ile
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Little
Sagznore Hill
Orster Bay
Kolrs
Mr. Taft
Repubic
Abraham Duncaln
Spolscutmin
Thia
Alan
Gbeses
Taft
Tait
Congress
New Yor
Inday
Ir. Taft
United States
Philippines
Panama
Cuba
Jebor
Elags
Mrr. Taft
Fatt
Aleeo
Thleodore Roosevelt
Conrad Kohrs
Helena, Mont
Public Belt railroad linked to all trunk lines in New Orleans
The Public Belt railroad of New Orleans is nearly ready to operate. The city owns the riverfront and has built a municipal railway along the Mississippi to connect with all trunk lines, allowing cars to reach wharves and ships for cargo transfer and to access stores and factories citywide.
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Unique Southern Railroad
New Orleans
Mississippi River
N. O. Picayune
Truth by Walton. What is everybody's busltiega is a body's business
Walton presents a compact aphorism on collective responsibility and societal ethics, framing truth as a communal obligation. The line suggests scrutiny of actions by all, warning against self interest and moral complacency in public life.
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Walton
Venus of Melos replica prompts playful debate
In Toursville, readers muse over a Venus of Melos reproduction. Two onlookers joke about how the sculpture’s hands might have been arranged, debating theories of her toilet pose and the possible use of a mirror and powder puff. The banter notes that if she were at her toilet, hair pins would be visible.
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Melos
Toursville Courier-Journal
Soldier training on one leg joke echoes wartime grit
A reader quips that soldiers must learn to stand on one leg since in war they might lose a limb. The remark reflects humor about military hardship and resilience amid conflict.
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Karl
Papa
Corot and Sister Share Rent Secret in Poissonniere House
A tailor pleads rent trouble to Corot who secretly funds the payment to avoid family disclosure. Corot explains he pretends generosity while his sister takes half as his rent share. The note ends with an ad promoting Defianed Starch for better laundered white goods and stiff finish.
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Corot
Faubourg Poissonniere
Dark Subject Gas Bill Prompt Payment Warning
In a domestic exchange Mr Hardup complains about paying bills. His wife reveals a colored gas bill labeled Hic gas bill, warning him that nonpayment will cause trouble. The dialogue underscores household financial strain and bill-seeking pressure.
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Mr. Hardup
Henry
When the Minister Scored
A country clergyman urged charitable giving with a plate talk, warning donors not to give unless they can pay their debts. The appeal inspired a generous overflow, raising substantial contributions from attentive congregants.
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G. 4. Wrightman
Town State Manufacturers’ Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. 5. Lewis
Morningside College
Sioux City
Wilbur A. Reason
Fort Godge
Bishop Lewis
Orient
Lewis
Asd
Wicerary
John B. Hammond
Ehicitman
Prohibition Party
Hammond
Memers
Manymond
Republican Party
Gonrad Kohrs
Omaha
BNO Aa Lana
Farnam St., Oma
Haydens
Knabe
Estey
Wegman
Franklin
Lohmer
Fischer
Schaeffer
Anderson
Price
Temple
Smith & Nixon
Smith & Barnes
Eversole
Starch
Milton
Hayden
Dodge
Bufelon Optical CO
South 16Th Street
Nebraska
Jesan
Porters
Bseoe , Courtney & CO
Omeba
Nebe
Gaxinn
Urs
Aulabaugh
Mall of Ent
Dillon Drug CO
Hebr
Taft’s Dental Rooms
Booslas St
Neb
M. Spiesberger & Son Co
Wastesafe Millinery
West
Camaha, Neb
Cirentac
Hema Basolina Enaiats
Eapina
ORA Gas Engine Starter CO
Farnam
G. E. Shukert
Civatia
Nesaaska
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