Oldest Iowa resident Christian Coonrad dies at 116
Christian Coonrad, reputed as the oldest citizen of Town and perhaps the United States, died at his Delaware County Iowa farm at age 116. Born September 22 1780 in Cumberland County Pennsylvania he served in the War of 1812 and later operated boats on the Susquehanna and Erie Canal before settling in Illinois and finally Iowa. He and his wife raised eleven children and left widespread descendants.
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Iowa Lawmakers Resume SessionReports and Debates
The Iowa Senate and House continue a busy session with bills on prison reform, juvenile custody, militia funding, and state fair support. Key actions include passage of a university building tax, a public warehouse bill, and an anti-cigarette measure, alongside appointments for state officers and capitol custodians.
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Rabhod Wis Wife Arrest Sparks Marriage Dowry Case
Iyalph E Rickey is jailed at Dys Maines on a charge brought by his wife over a suspected cony involving a SHC Flix marriage dowry. The story recounts a Danish tale of a wary wife and a devoted husband whose plans and visions of burglary lead to a bank deposit pledge and a vanished trust.
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Women for Hats Abide By City Resolution
A city social experiment had women remove hats at an entertainment after a resolution by the Lindies Reviling Circle of Jefferson. Many prominent women complied though some hats remained briefly. The effort aimed to curb weather influence and clear streets, with city authorities and the Ladies Street committee noting progress.
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Death of Greene County's Oldest Man Wilmiam Packer
William Packer, Greene County's oldest resident, died after a nap he did not wake from. Born in ESN, he served as a drummer in the war of TSI2 and moved to the county in TS. The weather and winter wheat prospects around Des Moines are favorable with recent snows aiding crops. Josiah Wisk of Connell Blatts, aged and nearly penniless, won a judgment settlement against New Orleans for Reconstruction services after an eighteen year battle. A Virginia partner of President Linenin was appointed district attorney for a New Orleans branch by President Grant years ago. The piece tangles with calls for investigations of outrages amid turbulent times.
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Fragmented Religious Reflections by George W. Childe
An OCR fragment presents a sermonlike reflection on faith and works. It emphasizes Bible study, charity, humility, and secret devotion, noting Christianity rejects bigotry and quarrelsomeness while urging constant good deeds despite human imperfection.
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Iowa Soldier Monument Figures Under Glass at Des Moines
Carl Rohl-Smith has sent the bronze fret model for four figures to the Iowa State soldiers’ monument base in Des Moines. He is shaping the other pieces in Chicago and expects bronzes in place within a year. The memorial, near the old capitol and Hill Park, will include a Victory statue atop a granite column and two equestrian groups.
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Costs of local sheriff and constable fees burden Mareball County
A February review shows Mareball County's sheriff and constables billed for jail and prisoner handling. Sheriff fees total $288 plus $243.19 for warrants and $35.50 for commitments, with board costing $2 per day per prisoner. Constables billed $0.15 per case across 76 cases, yielding about $40 in fees. Overall February costs reach $1,620 in prisoner-related expenses, plus jail maintenance.
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Bondamen Compromise in Fremont County Treasurer Shortage
Officials confirm a treasury shortage of 2577 dollars in Fremont County with about 1800 dollars arising in the last ten months of the term. Bondsmen, whose term extends three years post office, offered to settle for 100 pounds and were accepted, leaving the county short. lingering rumors persist about the details and responsibility.
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Assessment of Railroads Faces Likely Tax Increase
The State executive council began its annual task of equalizing railroad assessments. A substantial government raise is anticipated this year, with long hearings to follow. Beloit attorney W. B. Carpenter has contracts with many counties to represent them in urging a higher levy, taking a percentage of additional taxes.
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Iowa News Briefs Report Local Crimes and Civic Events
Reports from Harlington to Dubuque describe a series of incidents including a cure sensation at A Minor State Mews, a broken light plan, robberies in Des Moines and West Dubuque, a missing farmer near Mason City, and a fatal heart disease case in Waterloo. Officials discuss National Guard inspection and a hospital appeal in Dubuque as legal actions unfold over fraud and corporate registration.
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Mason City
Apricot Ple Recalled in Thoughtful Reflection
In contemplating the good things of the earth, the phrase apricot ple evokes a simple, mellow image. The note invites appreciation of small fruits and quiet pleasures as part of everyday life.
National lawmakers debate Cuban question and postal funds
The House approved the post office appropriation and debated the Cuban issue. Hearings featured Senator Hear urging calm and postponement, while Hoar praised Cole and Sherman. Senate discussions included seating contested Alabama elections and Weyler as Spain and Cuba drew sharp remarks.
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Waell Educated Congressman Bartlett Recalls Vast Achievements
A New York congressman profile highlights Bartlett as a versatile figure with degrees from Brooklyn Polytech, Harvard, Oxford, and Columbia Law. He is described as skilled in chemistry, metallurgy, boxing, languages, and law, claiming roles in conventions and leadership, with noted wealth and connections to Charles A. Dana.
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Quotable Fragments on Time and Knowledge
A collection of aphoristic lines about conscience time money healing and ignorance. The phrases explore missteps avoided as better than corrected, luck as immunity from danger, and the paradoxes of knowledge and power conveyed in concise maxims.
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