Railroad rumor says Rock Island may buy Keokuk lines
A Keokuk Constitution-Democrat report notes a circulating rumor that the Rock Island system plans to acquire the North road and Keokuk and Western branches out of Keokuk. A superintendent’s letter asks station agents to value office contents, fueling speculation the Burlington route may sell these lines.
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Keokuk Constitution-Democrat
Rock Island
Keokuk
North Road
Keokuk& Western
Robert Rice
Hannibal
Statin
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
Des Moines
Rock Island Road Network Aims Through Iowa Missouri
The Rock Island system would run compactly through southern Iowa and into Missouri, traversing a rich belt of states.
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Rock Island
Iowa
Missouri
The Commercial Club and Town Progress Enduring Value
The article argues that a town gains growth and prosperity only with hearty community support for a commercial club. These voluntary associations marshal and publicize local resources, labor, transportation, and educational assets to attract investment. Their work is limitless, demanding constant effort and broad town encouragement.
Divorce Suit Near Clio Draws Wide Interest
Mrs. Frank Hughes sues for divorce from Frank Hughes after over thirty years of marriage, nine children, and claims cruel and inhuman treatment with demands for ten thousand dollars alimony. The husband denies all charges and counters with cruelty allegations. Miles & Steele for Mrs. Hughes, Posten & Murrow for Mr. Hughes. Civil engineers from the Q R B R surveyed Humeston yards and depots for potential depot construction and improvements.
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Clolowa
Frank Hughes
Clio
Miles & Steele
Hughes
Posten & Murrow
Corydon Times
Humeston Opens Trading Day Offers Great Value
The first of March marks moving day for farmers and offers a chance to decide where to trade. Humeston merchants boast large stocks and attractive prices, presenting the best opportunity to buy merchandise and sell produce. If not trading there now, it’s a favorable time to start for profit and satisfaction.
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Humeston
Evangelistic Meetings In Progress At Local Church
Special evangelistic meetings are in progress at the Christian church conducted by evangelist Eugene Curless. Meetings will be held each evening this week and all are invited to attend.
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The
Christian Church
Eugene Curless
Back to His First Love in Iowa and Wayne County
Former Washington township citizen E W Roe visited Corydon and bought back a 10 acre farm from J E Crosby at 50 dollars per acre. Roe plans to reestablish in the county, while noting many farmers return from the south and west seeking Iowa land. The Corsdon Times compares western land reports to Iowa, praising Wayne county lands as among the best.
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E. W. Roe
Washington Township
Farn
Carthage
Corydon
J. E. Crosby
Tedrow & Richards
Crosby
Roe
Tedrow
Iowa
Wayne County
Corsdon
Hicks Bros Public Sale Near Leroy Auction Time
Hicks Bros conduct a public sale at their farm one mile north of Leroy next Saturday. The lineup includes 54 cattle 38 sheep 46 hogs grain hay implements and more. McMains and Johnson are auctioneers The Two Macs handle inquiries phone 47 for particulars.
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Hicks Bros
Leroy
McMains & Johnson
Second Public Sale Attracts Wide Participation
The commercial club managed sale last Saturday disposed of a large amount of various property and was deemed a success in every way. The next sale is set for Saturday March 16 and parties are urged to list items with John W. Fisher before then. The ease of these sales draws broad interest and community involvement.
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Commercial Club
John W. Fisher
Western Land Crazy in Seymour Leader Voice
The Seymour Leader criticizes the western land craze, urging residents with stable homes to stay put and let those without land seek new settlement rather than selling farms and moving to the western frontier. It argues Iowa’s workers should remain to enjoy their state’s fruits of labor.
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Iowa
Seymour
Notice of Humeston Town Election 1907
Notice announces the annual incorporated Humeston town election to be held at the town hall on the last Monday in March 1907 March 25. Officers to be elected include two councilmen for three years one assessor to fill a vacancy and one park commissioner for three years. J E Doze Mayor.
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Humeston
Aid Town
J. E. Doze
Maxor
Jones Divorce Bill Seeks Year Lock on New Marriages
Senator Jones pushed a divorce bill through the senate requiring a year elapse after any decree before either party may marry again, even if they marry each other. He cited Mahaska county cases where exes remarried within a year, returning to the same neighborhood with their children. The measure aims to curb disrespect for marriage vows and aligns with surrounding states.
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Senate
Jones
Mahaska County
Tova
End of Crawling Spirit Urges Communities to Act
A passage urges communities to stop crawling and start acting, noting a town’s self confidence grows when residents unite to accomplish tasks. The piece cites Chicago’s motto as TD will and stresses collective will as a catalyst for progress.
Post Office to Issue 7 Cent Stamp Books March First
Postmasters report that starting March 1 the post office department will issue 7 cent postage stamps in book form. Each book contains 24 stamps, four sheets of six. Demand for the 7 cent stamp book has grown and the system is being launched to meet it. Leather post cards cut from America will not be accepted for foreign countries. Rome convention guidelines require cards to be paper or cardboard with left side for correspondence and right side for the address.
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Post Office Department
America
Rome
Appointed Assessor After Town Council Meeting
At last Thursday’s town council meeting J L Berry was appointed assessor replacing Sylvester Collins who has health issues. Berry will hold the post until the March town election when an assessor will be elected to fill the unexpired Collins term of one year. CLW Morris and wife of Cambria visited Hameton en route home from Derby. Morris recently sold his Camoria general store and plans moving west soon.
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J. L. Berry
Sylvester Collins
Mr. Berry
Manx
Cellins
Clw. Morris
Cambria
Hameton
Derby
Mr. Morris
Camoria
School Report for Lucerne School Richman Township
Report shows ten girls and eight boys enrolled, with average daily attendance 13. Regular attendance certificates issued include Alice Palmer four, Ray Palmer even, Fannie Williams two, Fay Williams six, Fern Williams four, Troyd Williams one, Lela Abel four, Mildred Snabnet three, Lilla Byerly six, Mamie Roberts si, Zelia Byerly two, George Palmer three, Vernie Byerly one, Des 4 Finer Peacher.
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Lucerne School
Richman Township
Alice Palmer
Ray Palmer
Fannie Williams
Fay Williams
Fern Williams
Troyd Willams
Lela Abel
Mildred Snabnet
Lilla Byerly
Mamie Roberts
Vernie Byerly
Des
Finer
Peacher
For Sale or Trade in Sask Valley Land
For Sale or Trade. I have for sale some fine valley land in Sask Canada. If you are interested in that country call and see me about it.
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Sask
Canada
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Keokuk & Western
Brussels
the Commercial Club
Q. R. BR
Hutchinson & Son
Will
Beret
Chicat Age
Mount Ayr News
Geo. Stech
Union Township
New York
Bethehem
Will Walker
Jim
Hier
Bethlehem Central Ana
F. E. Farr & Co
J. L Taylor
Jeweler
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