City elect demand and local plans spark discussion
A city election stirs interest as residents debate salaries for officials and the role of the mayor. Afterward reports highlight the W C T U convention, potential canning factory plans in Humeston, and a Corydon forgery arrest, with community leaders signaling cautious optimism for new enterprises and improved runoff routes.
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Ion Oor
Corydon
Tor Hagery i Aeaiail
Eand
Unis
Promise City
First and Last Criminals at T Madison Prison
The prisoner list shows No. 730 Samuel Trogden jailed June 27 from Wapello county for life for murder. No. 883 J B Mathhews, from Washington county, committed May 1363 for murder. Grimes No. 12 from Cedar County, jailed Sept 22 1249 for sixty days and a subsequent pardon. The report notes aging prisoners and overall prison history under state control.
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Fongest
Samuel ‘Trogden
Wapello County
J. B. Alathesws
Washington Counin
Mathews
Johnson
Lott
Isa
Senator Young
Tic Telegraph
Fragmented 19th Century Text About A Death Narrative
The readable fragments mention a forewing and a reference to Atedia Gal Cue. Early lines discuss a governor or church figure and a death event with a priestly witness group. A late note indicates a narrative written in present tense with watchers present at a time near 8:30.
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Pres
Farm Talk on Feed Costs and Snowbound Pastures
The excerpt discusses extreme cold and heavy snow threatening pastures and feed supplies. It weighs corn versus hay as cattle fodder, notes high feed prices, and urges prudent planning for spring when pasture and woodlands may thaw. It emphasizes choosing cost effective feed to weather shortages and prepare flocks and herds for April.
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Tay
Weiler
Eibs
St.qu
New Road to Kansas City Linked to Northwestern Control
The Des Moines and St. Paul Railway project seeks a line from Des Moines to Kansas City with rights to absorb the Des Moines Oseoki and Southern Railway. The Northwestern has gained influence, driving Milwaukee and St. Paul from the field. Northwestern, controlling the property, plans use of the line to reach Kansas City, complicating rivals’ Kansas City extensions.
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Chivace Tyrone
Des Pleines
Keneashire, Des Moines
B. L. Hard
Milwaukee & St Paul
Chicsgo & Northwestern
Northwestern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kannas Tix
Des Moines & St. Paul Railroad
Witc
Oresla & Southern Axa Partote
Hanho Northbuida Tien
Pieresaas City
Western Hat
Rodeierin
Paul Bani
Ladling & Cine
Esisti Lake
Powis
St. Paul
Kansas City
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Gregg & Lunney
California
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Humeston
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Carrlge
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Fiumeston
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Dra Yan Strateee Nae Oes Oh
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