Prices of Lumber Soar Across Nation As Timber Scarcity Bites
A prominent furniture dealer reports wholesale prices rising ten to twenty percent due to timber shortages and higher costs for steel and copper. White pine is scarce in the region while shipments from the Far West have limited availability. Lumbermen shift to Oregon and Washington as timber herds dwindle.
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Tofay
Midalé
Missisipi River
Middle West
Lummermen
Oregon
Washington
Wilder elected fellow by American Society of Geologists
At the annal meeting in Ottawa Ontario Prof Frank Wilder of this city was elected a fellow of the American Society of Geologists. The honor recognizes his notable work in geology. B S Ziger of Minneapolis visited at the home of his brothers during the event.
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Frank A. Wilder
The
American Society of Geologists
Ottawa
Ontario
Frank Wilder
Towa
Ider
Ziger
Minneapolis
Tiger
Thie Alty
West Liberty Triumph Over Iowa City In Close Hoops Clash
West Liberty defeated Iowa City 26 to 23 at home on Wednesday night. West Liberty secured win by converting on foul shots while Iowa City’s lineup included forwards Fred Denny and Chas Hazard, center John Marshall, guards Lee Graham and Stanley Hands.
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Towa City High School
West Liberty
Towa City Boys
Iowa City
Fred Denny
Chas
Hazard
John Marshall
Lee Graham
Stanley Hands
Death of Robert Denton Pioneer Resident of City
Robert Denton 93 died at his son Oliver Denton's home in Leavenworth Kansas after a two week illness. He was a longtime farmer and prominent local businessman born March 15 1832 in New York. survivors include Winfield Caroline Oliver and Arthur J. Denton. Funeral at Congregational church with Rev Strain officiating. interment Oakland.
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Robert Denton
Oliver’ Denton
Leavenworth
Kansas
Hohenschuh
Congregational Church
Strain
Oakland
Quange County
N. Y
James Denton
New York
Abbie Ward
Newark
Mr. Denton
Caytga County
Johnson County
Grahams Township
East Lavas Township
Iowa City
Denton
Oliver Denton
Winfeld
Kan
Caroline
L. C. Pratt
Chicago
Oliver
Denton Bros
Arthur J
Hasti Township
Dentor
City Library Still Busy Amid Student Absence
With most university students away from the city, librarians report little change in workload as locals remain the librarys largest patrons. The article notes the city residents make up the majority of readers despite reduced university presence.
Man Pleads Guilty in Mayor Ball Court
Robert Nelson pled guilty to two counts of theft in Mayor Ball's court Thursday morning. He received thirty days on each count. He had appropriated various articles from two farmers wagons on Wednesday afternoon when arrested.
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Robert Nelson
Ball's Court
Elon
Sentman Couple Travel to St Paul for Visit
Mr and Mrs J D Sentman of Madison township have gone to St Paul to spend a couple of weeks with relatives there.
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J. D. Sentman
Madison, Township
St. Paul
Electric Bitters End Chronic Illnesses Says Patient
Harper man George Hod credits Electric Bitters with curing long standing stomach and stomach trouble after a severe struggle. He and others recommend the medicine, praising its power to heal serious ailments. Sold by Henry Louis and W. Shradet druggists at sixty cents a bottle. Try them today.
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Geo
W. Hodmat
Harper, Wash
Henry Louis
Soc
University Mandolin and Guitar Club Forms an Orchestra
The University Mandolin and Guitar Club has fully organized this fall with plans for a concert on a date in April in collaboration with the Glee Club. Joan Parrish leads arrangements with about thirty members listed including practical mandolin and guitar players such as rivat mandolin, Gey Ogle, W. By Joy, Wayton Staner, W. D. Dreere, Deight Gesthth, EB. o. Adams, Kane, W. Tystne, Worley, Kennedy, and Sue.
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University
Glee Club
Joan Parrish
Rivat
Gey Ogle
W. By Joy
Wayton Staner
W. D. Dreere
Deight
Sendola
O. Adams
Kane
W. Tystne
Worley
Kennedy
Sue
Littig in Kansas City and local notices
Dr. L W Littig attends a Western Surgical and Genealogical Association meeting in Kansas City and will return Saturday night. Fooley fully recovers from illness. Mrs Agnes Baker seriously ill at her son's home. Mrs A H Nicola of North Liberty visits W A Sutton home. Jon Cole travels to Independence to visit brother Frank Cole. Mrs John White Sr of Union township visits with parents Thos Nenzii in Iowa City. Mathilda White of Iowa City spends holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Joho White. A police order excludes all children under 21 from bowling alleys and billiard pool rooms after January 1. Mr and Mrs Hen Kendall of Washington Iowa wait at W A Sutton's home. Kendall undergoes a serious operation at the university hospital.
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L. W. Littigis
Kansas City
Western Surgical and Genealogical Association
Agnes Baker
J. J. Hotz
A. H. Nicola
North Liberty
W. A. Sutton
Jon. Cole
Penn Township
Independence
Frank Cole
John White
Union Township
Thos. Nenzii
Iowa City
Mathilda White
Joho White
Hen. Kendall
Washington
Iowa
Kendall
University Hospital
May sever relations between Hawkeyes and northern rivals
A circulating city rumor says Dr Williams of Minnesota and Manager Jones of Iowa may break off the annual game for next season amid disagreement over a date. Williams reportedly could offer a game in early October but is not keen on playing, risking the matchup being canceled.
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Williams
Minnesota
Jones
Towa
Hawkeyes
University to Start Busy Winter Gym Schedule
The university begins a hectic athletic season with several basketball games and strong emphasis on class work. After break, men depart, and January and February bring the hardest practice in the gymnasium.
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University
Harpersville Pastor Recites Ordeal Amid Unclear Claim
The account concerns Reverend O. D Moore of Harpersville Baptist Church. The text is garbled and incomplete, but references hardship or torture and a financial element noted as a payment or stake. No clear events, dates, or corroborating details are readable.
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O. D Moore
Baptist Church
Harpersville
N.Y
Thado
Sunday Is Good Orator Returns to Burlington
H C Barrett reports Sunday’s revival in Burlington inspired broad praise. He credits Sunday with moving old and young across social ranks and describes his compelling yet unschooled style that urges improved living rather than mere salvation.
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Burlington
H.C. Barrett
Devil's Auction engagement at seven oclock
The engagement of that great Devil's Auction evening at seven o clock is announced by Manager Charles A Yale. The company headed by George M Topack includes comedians singers dancers acrobats and pantomimists and is described as exceptionally good.
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Charles A
University Bookstore at Post Office Corner Ad
Local advertisement promoting University Bookstore Queensland post office corner offering all country school books at contract prices plus a full line of tablets pencils ink chalk and other school supplies.
Card of Thanks from the Schwaigerts
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the Gre department and citizens who aided in saving their home and household goods from a threatening fire. Signed by Mrs. Mary Schwaigert and Adolph Schwaigert.
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Gre Department
Mary Schwaigert
Adolph Schwaigert
Central Market Realty Listing Notes
Fragmented OCR notes describe properties near a station in 280 Wis and 82250 with heat soil and creamery proximity. Mentions amounts like 1200 and 2500, building values around 2000, down payments 2000, locations 42 820 Wilkin Minn, Mesabe range, and Kidder. Contains unclear town and range references.
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Hello Central
Wis
Acras
Wilkin
Minn
Mesabe Range
Kidder
N.D
Broka
Bes Ath Gotinie
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A. Wilder
Liberty
Robt
City
Son’s
Leavenworth, Kansas
City Library
Robert
Nelson
Lowe Pulges
Max Mayer
University Mangolin
Guitar Club
Littig
Western Surgical and Genological Association
Joseph Fooley
Kemp
Balsam
E. C. Barrett
Qld
Flannagan Bros
Shoe Store
Glinton ST
Roeine
Phoenix Nursery
Wee Park At
Bloomington
Reckwear
Fur Klitens
Bress
Haufners
Clinton Street
Yacht Club
Gilad
Durkee
Battie
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