Supervisors meet with routine business and tax notes
The Board of supervisors convened at 11 in regular session. They granted a road petition in Sharon township and received county reports showing $324.45 and $625 recorded. Bonds from A B Long and J S Bailey were approved. Other items include tax delinquency concerns and a wide sale listing of cattle, poultry, farm equipment, and house goods with terms to be settled January 1, 1903. Swims of $10 and less cash. Time given for sale at 1 p.m. sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Christian Rapp
Sharon Township
Sherlocks Road
Hawke
Rose
Athee
A. B. Long
Washington
J. S. Bailey
Sharon Townships
Polana
China
Co. C
Public Sale of Livestock and Farm Utensils Near Sharon Center
Auction to move to another park of the state will close out at my residence one and a half miles east of Sharon Center nine miles southwest of Lowe City. Sale starts 1 p.m. Tuesday April 14, 1903. Fire head of horses twenty one head of cattle including milkers and calves, plus farming utensils and some household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Center
Lowe City
Proper War on Wet Boots Says American Queen
The article advises against drying boots on a radiator or near heat as it damages leather. It prescribes placing boots soles upward near a fire to dry slowly, with the soles wired upward to let air reach the dampest parts first.
White Silk Gown Storage Tip in Muslin Box
A storage tip advises placing a white silk or muslin gown in a box with several cakes of fine white wax wrapped with white tissue. Cover with blue paper. the gown stays white while the wax may yellow.
Girl Bank Tellers Prove Success in Chicago Bank
In Chicago the Royal Trust bank employs thirteen young women at the teller windows. The women earn the same salaries as men and face rapid advancement under equal service rules across all bank positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Royal Trust Bank
Thiers At Home Detailed Look At Daily Life
The article describes Thiers daily routine from waking at five to late night talks. It notes his early rising, coffee, long work hours, walks or tennis, early French meals, after dinner sleep, and lively after-dinner conversation. It highlights his Provencal tastes and preference for Provençal dishes and Mediterranean scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torian
Thiers
Lle
Provence
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Duchesse Galliera
Pranks at Cambridge Exam Spark Rumor and Reveal
A London paper reports a prank at Cambridge where examiners faced a hoax exam that appears to have been prepared by Granta editors and recent scholars within 24 hours. The stunt aimed to mock difficult mathematics tests and the university’s tutors reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
London
Granta
Scittor Worlelors
Remarkable Luck in Gold Hill Barroom Attack
In Gold Hill Nevada a mining boss named Tole faced three laborers who tackled him in a bar. A fourth and fifth assailant fired but the revolver misfired each time. Tole palmed the gun, then escaped with his aides, later reflecting it was just his luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Hill
Nev
Tole
Evers
European cul American O39 ers and oyster farming notes
Fragmentary account describes European oysters and American oyster varieties, including methods of harvesting and transfer to creeks. It mentions coppery residue, dredging, and the use of water additives to regulate fat and milklike texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwierit
Petsere
Cook family dispute ends with judge’s ruling
The fragment describes a domestic quarrel where Mrs Newlvide and Mrs Ten ry Peck argue over a cook. Mrs Odliand threatens to leave, and Deek refuses a recommendation. Both parties face a judge’s decision on custody or control of the cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlvide
Tenry Peck
Odliand
Wes
Archbishop criticizes vague tart remarks in diocese
Archbishop Gangrey notes difficulty defining tarts and cites a morning note from a cleverman in his diocese. He says an example was not tactful and reflects poorly on grace and infirmities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gangrey
The Vivacious One Faces the Cynical Codger
A Baltimore Herald note quotes a cynical codger calling the word vivacious a polite social term for gabby. The terse exchange highlights sharp social wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Herald
Courage to Use Talent Across Time and Fear
Sydney Smith argues that timidity robs the world of talent and fame. He warns against endless risk calculation and overconsulting before starting any worthy venture. The piece emphasizes seizing the moment and acting rather than waiting until it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seck
Sydney Smith
Nightmares May Endanger the Weak Heart Says Specialist
A nervous disease expert warns dreams can be fatal and recalls a patient with a weak heart who died in bed after nightmare fright. He advises nightmare prone individuals with heart weakness to avoid sleeping on the back and to sleep on the right side with the right arm extended to wake if they roll over.
Indian Bride Blazes Trail To Find War-Bound Husband
In Alaska a Native wife, left by her husband in a city hotel, seeks him by moving through a four story building. She strides the balcony and doors with a tomahawk and quiet steps miming moccasins, determined to reunite with her spouse and regain her education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Chirkoot
Men Cratchety at Breakfast in New York Cafe
A cafe proprietor on upper Broadway laments breakfast hour as men grow crotchety before eating. He says delays provoke cross moods, tipping concerns aside, and claims waiters feel the morning tension as patrons clamour for breakfast. The piece weaves in unrelated historical scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Broadway
New York Press
Cont Along Amid Gentlemen and Janitors
Cont along. said Mr Supop, fresh Tram tts interview with the janitor. Well have to look at Gals elsewhere. But why can't we take this demanded Mrs Supop. Its dike heaven here, and Not movel PL isat, aut that's the trouble They take children in heav en Vilidelphin Tress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supop
Cheering Her Up Molly P Crass at the Party Night
At a party last night Molly P. faced awkward moments and Kate Green drew attention with a dress identical to mine. Tabould’s remark hints at jealousy and the social sting of wardrobe clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Kate Green
Tolly
Tabould
Burlesque Queen Reports Theft of Press Posters
The Burlesque Queen pleads for police help after claiming someone has stolen all her press posters and props. A tier manager mentions a missing item described as sam and samands gone while the queen insists the act is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seriour
Sam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Other Court House News
Byington
Flannagan Bros
Clinton St
Graf Bros
Graf’s
City Mineral Springs
M. Thiers
Rowie
Missouri Leutshitere
Tuf-ferson City
Lewisiauire
Jones
Toves
Jefferson City
Lou
Kansas City Journal
Lincedn
Abraham Linea
Seward
Uresadert
A. M. Greer
Asges
Iowa City Electric Light Company
Reno
Real Estate Exchange
C. M. Reno
Washington Street
C. O
L. L. Kenyo
Iowa
GITY + ACADEMY
W.A. Willis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!