Turbulent letter attacks Standard Oil deal and government gains
The piece rails at a cabinet figure and criticizes a long dispute over a New York government building sale to City National Bank, alleging profits for Standard Oil interests. It claims an implicit arrangement allows continued government use of funds and property, accusing officials of misleading the public while highlighting a financial scheme surrounding bank profits, deposits, and national policy.
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Fran. Todi Mi Shaw
Aupieink
Nok
Ajax
Ataudpatisn
Fant
Littl Country Journal
Sa Far Ag
Standard Oil
United States
New York City
City National
Standard Oil) Bank
Shane
Pam Pha
Teanguay
Iowa Falls Chautauqua Opens With Childrens Day
The Iowa Falls Chautauqua begins today featuring child friendly entertainment and a marked Childrens Day. A trained birds act by Strot and Pamohasika is highlighted. Daily events include performances by WOTSU workers and community activities. The grounds host concerts and a ceremonial program with rituals and awards. The week closes with general amusements and a choral finale promising a lively scene for visitors.
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Pamohasika
Satuday
Wotsu
Donker
Vity
Local notes of Ackley region life and obituaries
Frail, fragmentary column records daily happenings across Ackley area. Mentions visits, sickness, cemetery work, a Wisconsin trip, neighbors in Mintonyiou, and a death at Martins farta near Wells. An obituary notes a German-born man with a long illness, survived by a wife.
The Railroad Crowd and a Layered Political Game
A narrator recalls a heated political convention marked by deceitful votes and fake delegations. Ed, the hired railroad man, orchestrates a sham tally to sway counties, prompting Cummins supporters to seize the scene and confront the ruse. The piece condemns illicit tactics and praises honesty in the end.
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Eddie
Cummins
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa Week Ending Jan 24
Des Moines Iowa weather crop bulletin reports a week with above normal warmth early and much below normal rainfall. Despite variable showers, crops show no drought stress. corn growth rapid and ahead of recent years. Haying oats and barley progress well with quality above average. pastures fair and minor crops performing notably well.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cleaning Up the Back Yard Cleansing Reveals Hidden Truths
Justice Brewer noted in Milwaukee that the United States is cleaning up its back yard. A big pile of dirt has been unearthed. many forgotten issues have surfaced, yet the ground remains sound and the yard looks better after the effort.
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Justice Brewer
Milwaukee
United States
Chicago Tribune
Second Brood of the Codlin Moth in Iowa Orchards
The second brood of the codlin moth threatens Iowa apples with major damage, expected to start around August 10 in northern regions and about two weeks earlier in the south. Control requires thorough leaf spraying before egg hatch using Bordeaux mixture with Paris Green or similar poisons, per town station guidance.
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Iowa
Farmers See Butter Prices Rise Under New Iowa Law
Iowa farmers will gain about 1 600 annually per farmer as a new law raises butter standards and makes selling impure cream for human food a punishable offense. EB J Wentworth, Iowa agent for the Pennsylvania railroad, predicts higher quality butter and a potential two cent rise per pound with millions in annual commerce shifting profits.
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Iowa
EB. J. Wentworth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wits
Dues Moines
Aplington and Ackley Meet in City Ball Clash
Aplington faced Ackley in a local city baseball game played yesterday on the field. Reports indicate both teams showed discipline and strong play with key moments and outcomes noted, though full details remain unclear from the fragment.
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Aplington van Choe
Ackley
Traniss
Insane Patient Dies Jumping at Mt Pleasant Hospital
An unfortunate incident occurred at the state insane hospital in Mt Pleasant when patient John Ebler from Reinbeck, about 40, died by jumping from the third floor elevator shaft to the basement. Ebler had lived near Reinbeck, owned 260 acres, and had been confined for three years as a harmless patient.
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State Insane Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Granby County
Ebler
Reinbeck
Obituary of George F Eggert of Ackley Iowa
George Frederick Eggert born March 16 1841 near Milwaukee Wisconsin. He moved with his family to Rock Grove Illinois as a youth and later settled in Ackley Iowa with wife Susan Bolender in 1866. He co founded Eggert Thoren in 1870, ran a long local implement business, supported the church, and died after a long illness. He leaves wife, daughter Cora, three sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Sith and Rev. Tape.
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George Frederick Eggert
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
George
Rock Grove
Stephenson County
Illinois
Susan Bolender
Ackley
Iowa
Cora
The
Evangelical Association
Jesus Christ
Methodist Church
Eggert & Thoren
Ile Alun
Henry
Chicago
Samuel
Tuorn
Rock City
Ilinois
Trainer
Rive
Monte Vista
California
Aged Resident Passes In Rural Florida Area
An elderly resident of iy, FL Kootlavan, died suddenly after a brief illness Thursday. Neighbors recall the person’s sister living nearby and note the quiet, aging community. No further details were provided.
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Kootlavan
Tharages
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