Float Down the Iowa River Adventure Ends in Mishap
Dr G B Seashore Dr J T Mc Clintoch and F Lorenz embarked from Marengo in canoes with provisions for a 100 mile trip to Iowa City. They slept along Homestead where a hidden barbwire fence snagged their craft and they were flung into shallow water but survived. They reached home late last week with wild and woolly tales.
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G .B. Seashore
J. T. McClintoch
Iowa
Marengo
Jows City
Homestead
Terra Firma
Bohemian Council Awards Scholarships
At a recent meeting of the Bohemian Council of Higher Education Prof Shimek president and Paul Kerab city secretary scholarships were awarded to ten applicants with ten more referred to a sub committee. The grants help cover expenses of worthy students in colleges and universities nationwide.
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Bohemmian Council of Higher Education
Shimek
Paul Kerab
Tem
Prof Graves Dead After Colt Break Attempt
Prof G A Graves former proprietor of the Iowa City Road was killed last Friday at Ackiey while attempting to break a colt. He was seventy six years old.
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Colt
G. A. Graves
Iowa City Road
Ackiey
Ile
Fire Department Called After House Fire at Ward Residence
Last Friday at about six fire units were sent to 308 South Dubuque Street the home of J. H. Ward where smoke poured from the roof. Ward and his son George extinguished the blaze with a garden hose before arrival. Damage was minimal and insured. Fire started from a flame used to burn old paint rather than a defective flue. A hole in the siding allowed fire to burn unnoticed until smoke appeared. Firefighters contained the fire successfully.
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Dubuque Street
J. H. Ward
Mr. Ward
George
Iowa Municipal League Convention Arrangements Amid Excitement
Burlington prepares for the Iowa Municipal League Convention on September 13 and 14 with plans for an Mississippi excursion and city tours. Governor A B Cummins Mayor Donne of Chicago Congressman Hedge and other speakers are invited for a strong program in the Burlington Public Library lecture room. Illinois officials across the river will attend in goodly numbers.
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Iowa Municipal League
Burlington
Mississippi
A. B. Cummins
Donne
Chicago
Congressman Hedge
Burlington Public Library
Ilinois
Illinois
Madison sewer controversy ends with bids to build
At a Madison city meeting objections to a proposed street sewer were heard. A council resolution overruling all objections passed unanimously. The clerk was authorized to advertise bids for the project with a bid opening set for August 17 and completion by November. J W Smith challenged the project calling it graft and potential embezzlement, but the mayor reminded him of grand jury recourse for such charges.
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Madison Street
J. “W. Smith
Crop estimates show higher yields than last year
The Chicago Reemra Herald reports 1905 crop projections higher than 1904 for corn, wheat, and oats. Corn is put at 360 million bushels versus 303 million. wheat 14 million versus 11.3 million. oats 133.8 million versus 122.3 million. Local conditions are described as record. Alvin Hough plans to start the world’s largest paper mill, about 200 miles north of Minneapolis, with dimensions 140 by 610 feet. Chas Ellyson M D of West Liberty visited the city.
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Chicago Reemra Herald
Alvin Hough
Minneapolis
Dr Williams at the Coast
A San Francisco letter from W D Williams rector of Trinity church reports travel from Iowa City to San Francisco via Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and Oakland and describes city growth summer climate water supply needs and future trip to Portland and Seattle with thanks to the Citizen for home news
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San Francisco
W. D. Williams
the Citizen
Trinity Church
Iowa City
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Salt Lake
Fort Douglas
Satlair
State of
Utah
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Alpine County
Portland
Seattle
Spemper
Lightning Strikes Kill Steer and Hit Farms in Iowa
A late Friday night thunderstorm across Iowa City area killed a steer owned by Orin Glasby at Indian Lookout and damaged other farms. Frank Tellin on James Jones farm in West Lucas township lost three heifers and a yearling steer to lightning.
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Iowa City
Orin Glasby
Indian Lookout
Frank Tellin
James Jones
West Lucas Township
Misses White Host Lawn Social for Seventy Guests
The Misses Matilda and Eva White of Union entertained friends at a lawn social Saturday evening for about seventy guests. Rooms were decorated with carnations and sweetpeas. A late hour lunch was served. The evening featured music, dancing, and singing with Brown and Baine delivering well received solos. Guests departed late, reporting a good time.
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Matilda
Eva White
Union
Hass
Evmins
Mesers
Brown
Baine
Reunion of Orton Grandchildren in Princeton Missouri
A reunion of the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Orton is being held this week at the laters' home in Princeton Missouri. The grandchildren include Helen Orton and her grandmother Mrs. GA. Ewing, plus the children of Mr. and Mrs. J. CC. Monnett and the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Orton, all residents of Princeton.
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H. D. Orton
Laters
Princeton
Helen Orton
GA. Ewing de
J. CC. Monnett
Eldon Orton
Knights of Columbus Picnic By the River
The Knights of Columbus in this city plan a river outing next Thursday for Biarquette council members and their families. Preparations promise a grand day with afternoon games and boating followed by a basket supper.
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Knights of Columbus
Biarquette
Eightieth Birthday Party for Mrs Agnes Baker at Hotz Boat House
Mrs Agnes Baker was honored Friday afternoon at Hotz Boat House as a group of her lady friends hosted a small party celebrating her eightieth birthday.
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Agnes Baker
Hotz Boat House
Baker
Oat Harvest In Fine Shape At North Bend
North Bend August 7 The oat harvest has been cut and shocked in fine shape this season. Threshing machines run at full time but grain is not as dry as needed and trouble threshing is reported. Miss Cora Myers left for a short visit with her aunt near Letts and plans to attend the Chautauqua in Columbus Junction. Hog prices at North Liberty reach five dollars and fifty cents per hundred. Interurban service boosts local market sentiment. Businessmen picnic at Mid-river park draws good turnout.
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North Bend
Cora Myers
James Bennett
Letts
Columbus Junction
North Liberty
Mid-river Park
Johnson County Veterans to Meet at Smiths Armory
The Johnson County Veterans Association holds its annual meeting at Smiths Armory on Tuesday August 10. A picnic dinner at 5 pm precedes the business meeting at 2 pm. Members urged to bring baskets and families. H. H. Jones records and W. A. Williams pres.
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Johnson County
Veterans’ Association
Smiths Armory
H. H. Jones
W. A. Willia
Markets Report From P W Dehner Broker
The markets list stocks and grain figures funneled by P W Dehner broker located at 107% Washington Street in the city. Details cover commodity prices and trading activity for the day.
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P.W. Dehner
Washington Street
Lows City
Receipted Today Bogs and Market Totals
Receipts show 33 400 Market lower clearance 13 900 mixed and butchers 5 5549 10 food to choices heavy 20G hiG Bough 3005 53 Light 75 6 15 cattle 18 0700 market 10 higher beeves 6066 00 cows and heifers 1251 6 stockers and feeders 223 425 sheep 25 000 market 19 lower farms Caryred Bipts receipt car lots Wheat 205 Corn 233 843 303 Estimates Wheat 34 Corn 407 Cars 534 visits judge Fairall Avery of Syracuse New York makes visit to old time friend.
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Caryred Bipts
Mack Again Out of Jail After Drunkenness Case
E Mack was jailed last Friday on drunkenness charges and appeared before the mayor Friday evening seeking leniency. The mayor reduced the fine and discharged him after a Saturday hearing, with his wife and mother in law taking him home.
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Mack
Rome
Dixon
Dubuque and
Burlington Streets
Ringling Brothers Come to Iowa City With Spectacular Show
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows announce arrival in Iowa City on August 24. The caravan features 85 double-length cars, 108 animal cages, 475 aerial and equestrian acts, 50 clowns, and 1200 performers. Two performances and a street pageant headline the event with numbered seats available at Ringling Brothers downtown ticket offices.
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Ringling Brothers
Iowa City
Thussday
Cloth of God
Whetstones Deng
Superintendent Langnberg Plans Midweek Trip to Wisconsin
Superintendent L. H. Langnberg contemplates a trip to South Superior Wisconsin starting next Wednesday and lasting about ten days. He will stop in Minneapolis on the return trip to visit his brother who lives there.
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Supt
L. HB. Langnberg
South Superior
Wis
Minneapolis
City seeks new steel filing case for city papers
City officials urged purchase of a steel fireproof filing case to replace an inadequate vault at City Hall. The Johnson County Savings Bank plans to install a larger steel filing unit this week from General Fireproof Company of Youngstown Ohio. The proposed case, 76 1 2 inches high and 70 inches long, includes pigeonholes document files shelves and a safe and costs 225 plus installation.
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Johnson County Savings Bank
General Fireproof Company
Youngstown
Ohio
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New York
Eastman
Buster Brown
Roc
Prof. Graves
Municipal League
Madison
Council
Chas
Ellyson M. D
West
Liberty
DR. Williams
Judge Fairall
Avery
Syracuse, N. Y
Aldasz
Cme
SUNY
D. Avery
Cam Syracuse
N. Y
H. Barr
Avery Twiy
Veoe Fitet
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