Pure Food Law Explains New Iowa Requirements
Mr J C Tate Des Moines state Food and Dairy Commissioner informed Humeston merchants about the new pure food law now in effect. He outlined main goals to prevent injurious or poisonous foods and to stop deception in manufacture and sale. Iowa has four inspectors and one chemist under Commissioner H R Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tate
Des Moines
State Food and Dairy Commission
H.R. Wright
Iowa
Tate
Humeston
High Price for Pork Breaks World Record in Iowa
A.E. Poush from Savan nah with H. A. Sexsmith of Greenfield and F. A. Strong of Orient paid 2000 dollars for Duroc Jersey sow Quio Belle. The purchase, the highest price for a sow in history, marks a landmark for Lucas County swine breeders and supports a top herd foundation.
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A.E. Poush
Savannah
H. A. Sexsmith
Greenfield
F. A. Strong
Orient
Quio Belle
West
Poush
Lucas County
Chariton
Ole Olson in Spiritland at the Opera House next Saturday
The Opera House announces Ole Olson in Spiritland a Swedish dialect farce with Carl M. Dalton as Oleg Oleson and a three act program. The cast includes musical and dancing specialties and reserved seats are on sale with regular prices in effect.
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Ole Olson
Ole
Carl M. Dalton
Oleg Oleson
Rugs Offer Big Stock of Carpets and Rugs in Town
A local advertisement proclaims the largest and most complete line of carpets and rugs, featuring Ingrams Brussels Velvets and Axminsters. It invites customers to come early for best selection, noting prices are very low.
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Ingrams
Brussels
Velvets
Axminsters
Mrs W A Dennis obituary notes birth in Kentucky and family ties
Mrs Letty Springer born November 14 1820 Kentucky died February 28 1907 at eighty six years three months fourteen days. Her parents moved to Illinois in infancy. She married William A Dennis April 17 1814 and had nine children. Surviving spouse and four children reside in Humeston and Kansas. daughter in law Mrs Heiller attends from Davis County. Funeral at George’s residence followed by burial at Cambria cemetery. CARD OF THANKS from W A Dennis and children.
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Letty Springer
Kentucky
Illinois
William A. Dennis
Daughers
N. E. Thompson
Wilson
George
Humeston
Levi
Kansas
Heiller
Davis County
Christ
God
Cambria
Death of D. J. Henry Pioneer Resident of Humeston
D. J. Henry a pioneer Humeston resident died last Wednesday at Knoxville hospital where he had been since October He was about forty five and left two children His body was brought to Humeston and laid to rest in Humeston cemetery with Rev Brown of the Christian church officiating He was the son of William McHenry and lived in Humeston since the early seventies being involved in his father’s mercantile business and later farming
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D. J. Henry
Humeston
Knoxville
Mr. Henry
William McHenry
Z. B. Myers
Chillicothe
Humeston Cemetery
Rev. Brown
The
Christian Church
Wide Tires For Wagons Promoted By Law
A Knoxville Express editorial advocates a law to require wide tires on wagons to improve road conditions. It argues narrow tires cause ruts, worsen roads, and that private effort won’t suffice. a compulsory measure is needed for the common good. It cites four inch tires with front wheels set inward as a solution to roll more road with each pass.
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Towa
Jend
Knoxville Express
Springtime Shopping Guide to Humeston Merchants
March brings early spring and Humeston merchants invite shoppers to prepare for the season. Local stores claim ample stocks and strong value, urging residents to support the community. The note touts Humeston as a top produce market and a profitable trading ground for buyers.
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Humeston
Weather Prophet and Crop Claims Stir Debate
An old Missouri farmer, with a 104 year diary, claims ten year weather cycles and warned sowing wheat would yield a mild winter and strong crops. Farmers boosted wheat area, locusts predicted May to August, prompting questions about weather prophecy and scientific basis.
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Missouri
How Plug Tobacco Was Named
A farmer in a jury room explains making plug tobacco by aging honeyed leaf packed in a maple log. He describes green log use, holes drilled with a two inch auger, honey soaking, tamping with hickory sticks, and layering balls until solid. The process yielded a sweet tobacco and the name plug tobacco originated. Ole Olson performs in Spiritland at the Opera House Saturday night.
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Kansas City Star
Still Going to Canada and Beyond Driving Iowans West
A Hawkinsesque reflection notes crowding to Canada Colorado California and the south as Iowans seek health wealth and faster routes to opportunity. The author suggests rural areas will shrink and the next census may show population decline in Iowa's finest counties.
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Canada
Colorado
California
Towa
Hawkere
New York Funds for Good Foods and Roads Explored
The New York legislature has set aside 850 million for good foods and an additional 600 thousand for Erie canal improvements, sparking debate about road policy. The writer suggests Western states could imitate New York, arguing cheaper produce transport and better highways, and invites readers to a humorous Swede play, Ole Ason in Spirit land, at the Opera House next Saturday.
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New York
Erie Canal
York State
Ole Ason
Opera House
Gude Foller
Towship Trustees Pay and Duties in Iowa Law
An Iowa correspondent asks about township trustees pay for road dragging and meeting duties under a recent law. The act allows using a road drag under the road superintendent with locality preference, sets fifty cents per mile of dragging, caps yearly road work at eighty five dollars per mile, and fixes township clerk pay at two dollars per day plus five percent of official money handled. Trustees receive eight hour daily pay and one dollar per day for assessing damages to livestock, with fence viewers and other roles paid by the requesting party. The note questions night-work pay and master interpretation of the statute. Wallace Farmer.
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Iowa
Batoin Doe Sears
Lowa
Super Ars
Wallace Farmer
Sun Spots and Celestial Catastrophe Not Likely
Professor Peters of the Uy 1 Stated Naval Observatory says sun spots are harmless and follow an eleven year cycle. He recalls historical events linked to sun activity are unlikely to cause any disaster on Earth, deeming celestial catastrophe improbable and comforting.
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Peters
Uy 1
Naval Observatory
Phare
Cate City
Special train promotes dairy education across Iowa
A statewide initiative airing dairy guidance travels by rail from Des Moines to Dubuque and Council Bluffs. Hon. H. R. Wright and other experts discuss pure food laws and the need for good butter, visiting many towns and generating strong interest. A commercial club public sale is planned for March 16, with Col J J Has Shrouck handling property listings. The Weldon news outlet debuts under RL Howley.
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Des Moines
Dubuque
Council Bluff
H. R. Wright
John W. Fisher Tifere
Col. J. J. Has- Shrouck
Election Notice Humeston Iowa City Council Vacancy
Notice of Election for Humeston Iowa states annual town election held in town hall on March 25. Two councilmen for three years one assessor to fill vacancy and one park commissioner for three years elected. Also a sale or trade ad for valley land in Sask Canada inviting contact.
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Humeston
Iowa
J. E. Doze
New and Handsome Wall Paper Sale Ad
New and Handsome We have our new spring Wall Paper in stock. Any thing in price and style you want. It doesn't cost you a cent to look at it. If you want to buy, will cost you from 8c up, full 72 square feet to the bolt. Don't buy your paper until you See our patterns. We will sell you paper as cheap as anyone. Give us a call.
Farr Jewelry Ad Mentions J L Taylor Jewelers
An old newspaper fragment notes F. E. Farr & Co. associated with J. L. Taylor, a jeweler. The line suggests a business connection or listing involving the jeweler and the Farr firm.
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State Pure Food Commission
Nameston
Hutchinson & Son Prphives
W. A. Dennis
Dexwis
Weldon
RL. Howley
Garden Grove Express
Robert Critchfield Gathe
Sask
F. E. Farr & Co
J. L. Taylor, Jeweler
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