World News Snippets From 19th Century Dispatches
Brief items cover Peking plans for electric trams, Philadelphia convention hall cost, U S lighthouse service total expenditure, flour industry testing lab, storage batteries and urban lighting, sewage disposal areas, military demographic rates, wearable electric cooling device, Swedish matchwood use, turkey suggestions, extension ladder patent, automatic disinfectant for livestock, Argentine cable petition, and London council structure alongside Valentine print trends.
Diverse clipped notes touch on culture science and crime
A scattered news item collection mentions a translation of Life of Jesus by a Coventry resident, a street name change near Uppingham road, a Japanese murder case in Colorado, salmon and eel dietary notes, melon shipping woes at a Western Trust meeting, a remarkable moonstone found on a beach, and a note on D. D. Pearsons philanthropic wealth and longevity fears.
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George Biota Connecti
Coventry
Strauss
Jesus
Uppingham Road
George Eliot
Western Trust Jobbera’ Association
St. Louis
Shadow bhoudour clock flashes time on ceiling
Curious clock novelty allows viewing the hour by touch of a button. A night dial on retirement reflects electric light through a lens to cast a shadow on the ceiling showing the correct time, eliminating need to rise or light a bulb.
Carroll appoints 10 drainage congress members
Des Moines March 2 Governor Carroll today named ten appointees to the Modern Drainage Congress. The list includes James B. Powell Outwelp Arthur H. Brant Si sourney John Gurrut ck Cedar Rapids Hugh L Copper Keokuk W L Stevenson Ames Henry Wagner Angeny Oscar Arene Fort Dodge George Iluliun Madrid Andrew Nelson Cambridge Joseph Cornelison Benton Walter Shhaeffer Fort Madison C C Davidson Emmettsbur e T L Stevens Hamburg. Congress will meet in Chicago April 1.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Aadétennres
Congress
James B. Powell Oulwelp
Arthur H. Brant
Sisourney
John Gurratuck
Cedar Rapids
Hugh L
Copper
Keokuk
Stevenson
Ames
Henry Wagner
Angeny
Oscar Areene
Fort Dodge
George Iluliun
Madrid
Andrew Nelson
Cambridge
Joseph Cornelison
Benton
Walter Shhaeffer
Fort Madixon
Davidson
Emimetsbure
T. L. Stevens
Hamburg
Cassady
Whitby
Chicago
Governor to edit Teegister and Farmmer newspaper
Des Moines March 26 It is announced that Governor Carroll has bought almost half the stock in the Teegister and Farmmer a local farm paper and upon retiring from office will become its editor and take charge of the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Governor Carroll
Teegister and Farmmer
Deserter Wife Faces Penalties Under Iowa Law
Des Moines March 26. Assistant Attorney General Pletcher rules that a husband who deserts his wife may be tried for wife desertion and sentenced to the penitentiary for each day of desertion. A man away 20 days could be tried and punished accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tie
Government buys coal anticipating strike in 1910 era
Yunus la March 15 In anticipation of the threatening strike of coal milwerk the glyernident Meet OE boats in Soubuque harbor age orders to take on 1000 lone of coal at once. The barges lie on the BOAL side of the harbor necessitating cutting blocks of iron measuring four to five feet in thickness towed to cooling plates of the apposite slets.
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Yunus
Glyernident
Soubuque
Seed Science at Mapleton High Boosts Agriculture Program
Mapleton pupils study seed science for a year under a program linked to revenue from farm crops. A 401 car seed corn tester is featured, and the agriculture department invites farmers to bring aged corn for testing. A laboratory expansion and product displays accompany the effort, with a new farm lab and demonstrations planned. Iowa patents list includes gear, gauge, and car door lock innovations.
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Mapleton
Weston High
Hla
Connectia
Iowa News in Brief Des Moines Plans New Rail Proposal
A Des Moines plan seeks a new railroad to open trade territory with a proposed levy funded by 59 percent of city property owners. The project would cost about 40,000 and create a worth sharing fund for taxed residents. The item mentions action toward a special election and a long term tax plan.
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Tabota
FL W. Long
Tabor College
Lous
Davenport
Willam Theosphilus
Iowa
Supreme Court
Charles Ciey
J. E. Armstrong
Waterloo
Armstrong Manufacturing Company
Lang
Oskalogsa
Treuident
David
Gil
Pens Gollepe
Oxskeloura
View Prezident
Wayne Beck
Leender Chark College
Tetedar
Willam Go Camadey
Iticht and
Fark College
Des Moines
Fr. Ag. Withers
Centaal University
Welia
Washington, D.C
Homme
Comenaliies
Laws
Nebrasika
Thorne
Gevid
PenneGlligee
Oakalonda
Vce
Wayre Yseck
Leander Clack College
fTesseniua
Corposed
Floretd
Hugh Marcher
G. Quigley
Sheldon
Milford
Entricts
Pythian
Spirit Lake
Spencer, Inc
Knighta
Pythias of
Spencer
Rockwell City
Board of Supervisors
Towa
G. W. Stewer
Iowa City
Johnson County
Democratic
Clarkce
Wilson
Hawarden
Beard
Professor Rae
Mutineers Executed After Rural Guard Mutiny
Three members of the rural guard mutinied last Tuesday at Tlalne pantia. They were executed today under suspensions of guarantees.
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Maxien City
Murel
Polk supervisors seek pay reform in county offices
Polk County Iowa leaders meet to propose salary reform for county workers, aiming to base pay on business practices rather than political influence. Officials critique current clerk treasurer and auditor salaries and discuss adjustments affecting multiple offices.
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Tes Moines
Poulle County
Isis
Fred Slunter
James B. Uni
Vrhey
Boy Tusterer
Khe
Couty
Iowa City and Des Moines News In Brief
A roundup of short notices from Des Moines and neighboring towns reports court actions, lectures, and local events. Topics include a federal ruling on Iowa drainage laws, a Manson lecture contract, a wrestling match, a Democratic caucus schedule, bid talks in Fort Dodge, and a student gym project in Webster City.
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Marthe F. Medthersan
Dudwalrial
Mitchedelle
Amids
Cellea
Petltiai Kets
Ciuernie Medtherson
Council Hluers
Walter .Brmith
United States Court of Appeals
Bill McPherson
W. J. Monger
United States District
Dex Moines Water Company
Board of Appraisers
Bes Nolues
Manson
Redpath-Vawter Lecture Bureau
Dunbar Yell
Hingerca
George O. Alisn
Catherine Ydgeway
Newees
Ercuty
LOGAN
A. J. Miller
J. H. Johnson
If. Motter
Logan Board of Education
Des Moines
Wilken Larrabee
Fayette County
Estherville
Armory
Manley
Eeehom
Federal
AL Th Athen
Xervb US
Fort Vonge
Wabbity
Workien'hompensation
Witen
Areiline
Catamitting
John ' Clarkson
Albia
Fialdwie
Darlington
A. Filings
Valley Jonection
John O. Staig
Des Maoines
J. C. Bievena
Boone
Corms
Kian
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Wilam Jehningz
Bryan
Colpan
LW. Littey
Lews
Democratic County Central Committees
Frank Mooney
Mooney
Webster County
Tax convention contentions echo Iowa tax debate
March 3 meeting in Des Moines covered the state tax convention with speeches by Governor Carroll and other officials. Delegates debated centralized state control over tax policy, with farmer and corporate interests clashing while no concrete action emerged.
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Dex Moines
Kesslow
Wil
Suisoth
Hamaunous
Ciaruih
Chabria Colledt
W. Erbolier
Weat Union
Arindley
Alt Fuller
Gaxatius
Asd Cousty Gstexsur
Ube Yural
Des Moines
Wright County Deicg
Ruv
Governor Carroll
Carroll
Cistralt Belley
Pergong
Expresa
Bob" Haines
Polk County
Legislature
Tax Commission
Miners Clash Over Trust Amid Suspension Debate
Des Moines March 33 miners accuse operators of treachery two years ago in a dispute over a clause to keep mines in order after suspension April 1. Miners warn that failure to accept demands could damage property during the suspension period.
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Sac City
Christina Stokes
Golimar Bros
Supreme Court
Des Moines
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Philadelphia
Lighthouse Service of
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United States
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Lertin
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Sweden
America
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Kensie For &Dented
London
Sonia
Yengland
Pactie
Colorado
Ealmon
J. P. Taylor
D. D. KK. Pearsons
Dr. Pearsons
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Clarence J. Letina
Croker
Yerry Sicker
William Brandan
Li G. Fardsock
Hessler
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Muscatine
I. Chanter
Sioux
Frapida
A. S. Kibby
Berry
Frank Snyder
Coaunell Bluffs
Eleie Stewart
Germania
Casper Ti
Brown
Prehm
Paul Preim
Mason City
Carl Grown
Cosson
Cicnera
Theoppilus
Iowa News
Barricon County
John Potter
T. J. Hing
Rock Valley
5. A. Mitchell
A. W. Hakes
MM. &. Hale
James Welpole
J. A. Gartland
J. H. Gearns
Council Blufis
Alma Frances Winkler
Joseph Winkler
Missouri Valley
Harrison County Fair
J. B. Jones
John 3. Hail
Woodbine
A. B.hasbrook
Tf. F. Foss
Silas RB. Allen
Inew
Charles 13. Bradshaw
Equity Division
District Court
Bradshaw
Allen
Des Moines Ber Association
Fort Domge
Alfred G. Brastad
Montevideo
Minn
First Baptist Church of
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Riverside
Cal
Harriet Guyot
Julia Francois
Imperial Function
Frank Bauwareris
D. C.fulham
Yuma
Aziz
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Misa Marion Talbot
University of Chicago
Pomeroy
Washington
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Hanya
North Dakota
Miliec
POLK
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Sask
G. Frelchell
Helchell
Iran
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Itia
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Government Department
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Bank of Orchard
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Austin Dowling
R. LL
James Davis
Davis
Woodman
LeMars
Westfield
Akron
John W. Geiger
May Furman
G Schleh
OWA News
Webster City
Manson—A
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Paul &. Stillman
Jefferson
I’. R. AleCormick
Dubuque
Wiliam Maus
Mississippi River
Maus
Bpstherville
Ringsted
Emmet County
Emmet
Charter Oak
Henry Vogt
Vogt
Germany
Mason Civyy
Western Electric Telephone Company
North
Smith McPherson
Federal Court
Harrison County
Soldier River
McPherson
Oskaloosa, la
George EK. Sarver
Washington, D. C
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Fort Benton
Tansas City
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