Drake University awards eight law scholarships
Scholarships in Drake University's College of Law were awarded Thursday by Judge C C Cole Secretary E B Evans and President Bell. Eight students were chosen based on superior grades and district judge recommendations led by James W Porter of Hameston. Each scholarship worth 75 dollars.
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Cherokee Indians and Humeston Reds Preseason Twin Bill
Next Saturday August 4 the Cherokee Indians play the Humeston Reds in two baseball games. The Newton Record notes the Indians have a strong team and won 13 to something in a prior outing, a clean fair game by clever players. The Indians travel in their own palace car with eighteen aboard and rigging for the evening game. The afternoon faceoff at three o clock. the night game at eight under a ten foot canvas and thirty gas lights. An unusual night game with artificial light and a oversized soft rubber ball adds novelty and fun.
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Newton
Hypnotism Exhibition by Prof Townsend at Stanton Opera House
Prof R A Townsend to present hypnotism demonstrations Tuesday evening at the Stanton Opera House with a twenty four hour sleep induced Monday evening at Farr's drug store and awakening at the Opera House the next night. The young prodigy promises remarkable feats under hypnotic influence and urges the public to attend.
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Chariton Sells Bonds for Water Works Plant
Chariton has sold 35000 dollars of bonds for a water works plant. The bonds run five ten and fifteen years at five percent interest. Sold to Mr Crocker who pays 200 dollars premium and expenses for engraving and printing. Standpipe will be 125 feet high and hold 160600 gallons.
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Chariton
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Fire Company warns on use of its tools and appliances
The Fire Company urges attention that any party using company tools and appliances will be held responsible hereafter. No one may use any company effects without the Chief's order. Leon Kporter issued a fine edition last week with an interesting write-up on the city’s business interests.
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Leon Kporter
Hart Family Mourns Death In Wayne County
Mrs. N G Hart died at her home north of town on Wednesday July 25 at 11 15 am. Emily Miller born in Fayette County Ohio in 1848 came to Town in 1850 and Wayne County in 1864. She married N G Hart in 1868 and leaves three children Hiram Hart Mrs C L Frame and Mrs J Boyce with her husband. Funeral held at home Friday with Rev Bradford. interment at Humeston Cemetery.
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Emily Miller
Fayette County
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Jefferson County
Wayne County
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Hiram Hart
C. L. Framer
C. L. Framer and Mrs. J. ©. Boyce
Baptist Church
Bradford
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Thirty New Engines for the Burlington
The Burlington adds thirty new passenger engines for the Chicago to Denver fast service. Weighing up to 21,220,000 pounds total, each locomotive stands 10 feet long with 187 tons and 74 inch drive wheels. Tenders carry 26,000 pounds coal and 6,000 gallons water. Engines numbered 200 to 2829, heavier than any prior Burlington passenger engine by 37,900 pounds. Also note Des Moines hosts the republican state convention with Dr. McCulloch as a county delegate.
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Advertiser
Time to Mow Weeds in July For Public Roads
July is the window to destroy noxious weeds to curb reproduction. State law requires road supervisors to cut weeds near the surface along public roads between July 15 and August 15 each year. Landowners may harvest grass grown on the roads during the season.
Water quality study finds interstate artesian scope in three states
The United States Geological Survey continues a regional hydrographic survey to identify good groundwater supplies and avoid boiler and industrial water damage. Findings indicate deep sources vary by locality, with an interstate artesian basin spanning three states. Field work will proceed through summer and fall with a final report planned for free distribution.
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Iowa
Mitsori
Middle Wret
United States
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Geological Survey
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