Railroad Commissioners Visit Keokuk & Western Plea
Last Friday noon two special trains brought Iowa Railroad Commissioners and Keokuk & Western general manager Eus to hear a plea for better east west service. Spokesmen including AC Hameston and Dr. McCullush presented core arguments. A large town gathering listened as supporters and opponents offered rebuttals and views on chute and drawer protection.
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Iowa
Eus
Keokuk & Western
Keokuk
Alynn
AC Hameston
McCullush
Four-Legged Chicken Specimen At Lineville Farm
A Lineville area farm near Lineville hosts a four legged chicken reportedly belonging to Mrs. William Barber. One surplus leg sits on a rack near the head and the other on the opposite side under the body. The creature is described as active and cricket-like, sparking talk of a potential new breed. Also noted: the eighth Allerton Chautauqua runs August 15 to 22 with attractions planned, Seymour High School earns Iowa college admission rights, and Corydon and Seymour schools are the county’s only ones on the list.
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William Barber
Lineville
Lineville Tribune
Seymour High School
Colleges and Universities
Iowa
Corydon
Seymour
Three Fifty Shoes Dominates men S Footwear Price
An advertisement claims the $3.50 shoe price is the most popular for men and urges offering the best $3.50 shoes to meet demand. It emphasizes wide wear by men and promotes value in footwear.
Obituary of Mrs Rachel Jay of Blakesburg and Hulmeston
Mrs Rachel Jay aged eighty eight and twenty eight died after several months of declining health. She was mother to six children including Mrs W H Asbury Ottawa and Mrs Theda Arnold Humeston. Short services were held at her residence with Dr F F Stoltz and the remains go to Blakesburg for last rites Thursday morning. Interment in Jay Cemetery southeast of Blakesburg.
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Ulaunoma Courier
Jay
BR. RB. Arnold
Hulmeston
W. A. Asbury
East Maple
Fooeluckala
Rachel Commons
Catan
Thora
Eslt
Miotak
Whe H. Asbury
Ottawa
Blakesburg
Martha Wan
Theda Arnold
Humeston
Austin Jay
Moravia
Charles
Los An
Seles
Cal
Suhwaysury
F. F. Stoltz
First Presbyterian Church
Bla Hburg
S. L. Cohagan
Rebekah Convention assembles in Seymour for 11th annual meet
The Rebekah Judge of District No 81 convened in Seymour for the 11th annual session. Welcome was given by Miss Tnga Park of Seymour and answered by Mrs J B Rankin of Allerton. Officers were elected, and initiation work highlighted the evening with practical lodge guidance and a luncheon closing the event.
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Rebekah
Seymour
Tnga Park
J.B. Rankin
Allerton
Monte
Wls. Riley
Belle Morgan
Miour
Endeavor Convention Elects Officers at US PLA Meeting
The seventh annual Endeavor Convention of the US PLA met in Seymour with Dr Loel Wrrder conducting singing and Rev Br Lilley delivering the evening address. Delegates from county areas attended as officers were elected for the coming year: President Lizzie Robinson, Pumeston. Vice President L. M. Beebe, Seymour. Secretary Ralph Gardner, Humeston. Treasurer Leah Lashhbaugh, Lineville. The next convention will be in Tunocos torn.
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Lo EL Wrrder
iCorvden
BR. W. Lilley
Seymour
Lizzie Robinson
Pumeston
L. M. Beebe
Ralph Gardner
Humeston
Leah Lashhbaugh
Linevile
Tunocstorn
Our Fine Park Offers Shaded Resting Spot for Townspeople
The park’s shade trees provide a pleasant retreat for residents and visitors. It serves as a safe, refreshing space where children can play under open skies, contributing to the town’s charm and livability.
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Gia Cat
Counmit
Watch from Panama Brought by Brother for Repair
James Taylor received a watch sent from Panama last week from his brother Mack a railroad engineer at the canal. Mack notes there are no expert watchmakers nearby only those who can be depended upon to repair a good timepiece.
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James Taylor
Panama
Mack
Canal
Monkey Loops the Loop at the Circus Show
A trained baboon named Peter the Great will perform Friday June 22, looping the loop in an automobile. Presented by Sener Bartheli for Buchanan Amusement Co, the Yankee Rolinson show tours vaudeville theaters and gardens nationwide.
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Peter the Great
Sener Bartheli
Buchanan Amusement Company
Fruit Jud Cherry Crop Promises Record Quality
The report notes the cherry harvest this year is not as large as last year but remains of fine quality. Those who picked fruit found it quite profitable. The crop as a whole is expected to be excellent and likely to surpass previous years in value.
New Band Uniforms Ordered by Land
The land placed an order with Richard, Kyner & Co. for white duck uniforms with trimmings. The chosen style is praised as good and will make the band look imposing.
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Land
Richard, Kyner & Co
Two Townsfolk Escape Grimy Hay Wagon Crash
Report from Osceola Sentinel notes T Muse and grandson Howard Muse escaped injury when a hay wagon overturned two miles north of town. Both jumped clear with minor scrapes as loads shifted. Also covered are a Decatur County case of Hayden Bracewell sentenced to twenty years and a railway ticket spotting scheme to catch dishonest conductors.
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T. Muse
Howard Muse
Mr. Muse
Howard
Sape
Mure Io Skawly
Jumped More
Recoy
Supreme Court
Fehn Hhayedeu
Decatur County
Tiracewell
Miler
Trayden
Hayeden
Bracewell Beli
Iowa People Prosperous Under State Auditor Report
State Auditor Carroll issued a report showing Iowa state budget savings increased by 1.9 billion as of May. The figures indicate steady growth in state finances and improved fiscal health.
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Iowa
Corn Crep Discussed by Weather Experts
The article notes debate among experts about corn crep and weather factors. Director Sage of the Iowa cream weather service is cited as central to the discussion, with critiques of others and expectations that more input will follow.
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Lowa
Ile
Tiemmelyvessel
Potato Bug Incident Ends in Fatal Fall
A chaotic scene described with garbled text ends with Tate Fant losing footing and breaking his neck after a fall during a potato bug related event. Witnesses note a crash involving a bus and cabbage vines, with unclear details about proceedings and participants.
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Vince
Plis
Carky
Ated
Tate
New Dairy Laws Enforce Inspectors Power Expanded
State Dairy commissioners gain authority to enter creameries and inspect dairies. Deputies can conduct examinations of utensils and equipment. Refusal to permit entry carries a 500 fine or thirty days in jail per offense. Deputies, including Sheriff Guinn, are enforcing rules on handling cream and spoiled milk.
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Rebekah Convention
Endeavor Convention
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Osceola Sentinel
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Guinn
Corydon Uwas
F. E. Farr & CO
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