Local Notes From May 6 Run of Twenty Years Ago
A May 6 past item list reports Frank Miller moving to Dennis Toohey’s Main Street home and Bart Swafford leaving for Nevada Iowa. It notes Memorial Day plans, World’s Fair visits, and various social visits, with several mentions of health concerns and local land dealings.
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Academy
Frank Miller
Dennis Toohey
Main Street
Bart Swafford
Nevada
Iowa
Bell
Misa Mamie Anderson
Perking
Eva Mack
Inwcott
Jerrie
Coleman
Buskirk
Decuter
Hiiooia
Henry Harrington
Larchwood
Grelund
Oak
Reland
Duncan
Sioux City
Reekham
Bedfard
Sioux County
Sioux
Center
Iowa Notes and Public Affairs in a Busy Issue
Doon signals move of Doty family to engage in milling with James Put ergon as partner. City reports muddy streets and improved spring roads amid Iowa improvement debates. School notes list students, calendar displays, and local visitors. Legislative items cover tariff talk, Mount Vernon inquiry, railroad and commerce bills, and state aid for schools. accounts of banks, salaries, and new state buildings close the column.
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Doon
James Putergon
Fair
Iowa
Washington Letter on Hig MArrHAEL NIBD and Crossed Wires
A Washington Letter critiques Democratic and Republican maneuvers in Congress and Senate consultations over administration plans. It notes debates on tariff policy, corporate boards, and Japanese strategy, reflecting tensions between the executive branch and Congress. It mentions Speaker and representatives, with references to Longressional committees and President Wilson era rhetoric.
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Marrhael
Wilson
Prubatatenii
Wien
Bert
Thawkeye
Hilark
Ferey Sullivan
Asaes
Frank ‘I. O' Hair
Auois
Giolin
Ani Ther
House of Lepresenta
Chikort Tu
Atrone
Wools
Duwa
South Dakota
Caramina
Ita
Cams
Des Moines Notes on May 6 Legislative Session
The Des Moines letter reports turmoil in the state legislature with the Retrenchment and reform council meeting. The Supreme Court convened on Tuesday and the Railroad Commission held a solid week of hearings. Governor Clarke is facing the issue.
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Peahlaines
Sdprease
Clarke Oh
California Outlook Through War Fear and Canal Plans
The piece reflects on California's future amid canal progress and xenophobia debates. It highlights communities in talk of Japan immigration laws, citizenship proposals, and the impact of the Panama Canal on regional prominence.
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Ddudore Curtis DL
Wilbur
Citeles
George Alexander
Orneiby
Lewes Society
Wid Sehusen
United States
Panwa
Dupan
Declamatory Contest Honors Philomathian and Nawab Dahah Winners
The annual Hall High School declamatory contest at the Opera House Saturday evening showcased songs and orations reflecting school loyalty. Preeman Merrill of Philomathian won first place, Eva Miller of Nawab Dahah took second. The winner’s gold medal came from Iowa State Bank, with a silver medal donated by Weir & Beckman. Judges were Supt J C Straly Rev G H Young and Editor A L Halstead of Rock Valley.
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Hall High School
Viep-aotiety
Ceei
Nawab Daheh
Philomathian
Preeman Merrill
Philomathian Society
Eva Miller
Iowa Scute Bank
Weir & Beckman
Supt
J. C. Straly
Irev
G. H. Young
A. L. Halstead
Rock Valiey
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