Clover Bloat Claims Cattle in County Past Weeks
County supervisor Al Ohl warns of a serious cattle die off tied to clover bloat with about 300 deaths reported in the last week and losses near $16,000. Deaths are concentrated in the southwestern area including Washington Union Sharon Wardin Liberty and Clear Creek. Ranchers report some saved cattle and advise keeping stock off white clover pastures until morning dew dries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ohl
Obs
Washington Union
Sharon
Wardin
Liberty
Clear Creek
Qhl
Proceedings Publish Two Years of Pharmaceutical Alumni Records
The Pharmaceutical Alumni Association of the College of Pharmacy at the state university released proceedings from the years 1901, 1902, and 1905. The sixth and fifth annual meetings include welcome addresses, technical papers on pepsin, syrup preparations, scientific discovery, and ointments, plus portraits and a college history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of the College of Pharmacy of the State University
George E. Maclean
the States
J M Lindly
Association
Launcelot W Andrews
A L. Jepson
J M. Lindly
College of Pharmacy
Wilber John Teeters
Pharmaceutical Laboratory
Chicago to Boston Round Trip Fare Announcement
Nickel Plate Road offers a Chicago to Boston return fare for a Christain Scientists meeting in June with sale dates June 25 26 27 and a generous return window to August 1 Niagara Falls stopovers free in either direction and a New York return option for 1.00. No excess fare on any trains. John VY Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago issues 16 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Christain
Niagara Falls
New York
John VY
Calahan
Adams St
Building the Barns at County Poor Farm
George Wicks, superintendent of the poor farm, reports foundations are in for two new barns. A 48 by 22 foot hay barn will be first erected with lumber on the ground. A 48 by 16 foot cow barn will join the hay barn. carpentry by Hearty Lininger with crews on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wicks
Hearty Lininger
Max
Boiler Installation At Morton Shoe Store
1G W Schmidt, the machinist and boiler maker, is installing a boiler for the Morton Shoe store heating plant at Clinton and Washington. Owner Isaac Furbish aims to have the system ready before next fall, planning ahead to avoid cold weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Schmidt
Morton Shoe Store
Clinton and
Washington Streets
Isaac Furbish
Bridges being built and repaired across the county
The board reports about twenty new bridges completed and as many repaired this spring with most work in the southeast and northwest. New structures include several in Monroe and Sharon townships, plus a 70 foot retaining wall on Old Man's creek. Rev A J Schulte will lecture at Pleasant Plain for the Catholic church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Dick Tones
Hills Siding
Old Man's Creek
John Enehel
Laverty Township
Welsh Church
Sharon Township
E. Fenton
Dld
Frank Novak
Monroe Township
Warbecks
Monroe
Joe Konasek
William Bowersox
Jefferson Township
Waterbeck
Dupont School
Penn Township
Charlie Oakes
Union Township
Henry Long
Old Man’s Creek
John T. Jones
A. J. Schulte
St. Mary’s Church
Pleasant Plain
Final Exams At University Highlight End Of Year
End of the school year brings intense grind for students as finals approach. Examinations run from next week through commencement with state boards looming for dentistry and medicine. Commencement promises to be large due to all classes graduating together. Also announced is the upcoming marriage of Miss Mary M Birdle and Dr H R Holson set for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Mary M. Birdle
This City
H.R. Holson
Scranton
Iowa
Men of Mining Interests Visit City
Captain John Henderson of St Louis and John Christy of Marion are in the city on a general overseeing trip for Valley Mining company with no special significance attached to their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
John Henderson
John Christy
St Louis
Marion
Valley Mining Company
Crop Bulletin for Week Ending May 23 1503
Wet and cloudy weather delayed corn planting and field work in central and western Iowa. Reports from Mississippi River counties show improved conditions due to warmth and moisture, with heavy storms in Missouri River districts reducing future corn acreage. Germination is satisfactory with strong stands, but oats show rank growth on rich soils. overall outlook depends on normal weather return.
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Bes Moines
Towa
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Breeders dispute over Phoen ix Percheron sire eligibility
H A Wanlap defends the stallion Phoen ix from critics questioning registration. He cites No 19100 volume Six of the Percheron Stud Book of America and facts about sire and dam registrations. Wanlap warns rivals that his horse will prove its worth when its colts arrive next spring and vows retaliation against detractors.
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Phoenix
Perchera
Tiecenly
Percheron Stud Book of
America
H. A. Wanlap
Memorial day ceremonies announced for Town City
Old soldiers and committees outline observances for Memorial Day. G A R and Relief Corps decorate graves at 9 30 am, followed by a parade at 1 30 pm and a program at the armory with Lincoln's Gettysburg address and Col J G Galchrist speech. Public participation urged. detailed program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Nnns
Relief Corps
Fred
Co. 1
LN. G
G. A
Iowan election to choose next year’s editor in chief
Editors of the Daily Iowan will meet next Saturday to elect a new editor in chief as Bannister will not return to school. Bannister is a candidate for a law degree and could become a leading state figure. The paper has grown in popularity and remains the university’s only newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Iowan
Bannister
College of Law
Vacation Round Trip Chicago to Boston and Return Fare
Nickel Plate Road advertises a Chicago to Boston round trip from 419.00 with return by June 28. Tickets on sale June 25 26 27 with extended July to August 1 option after deposit with Joint Agency Boston. Stopovers at Niagara Falls allowed without extra charge. Sleeping car space and dining service noted.
Nickel Plate Road 2 Promises Fast Eastbound Service
The Nickel Plate Road 2 advertises three daily through express trains with vestibule sleeping cars and American Club meals in dining cars priced 35 cents to 10 dollars. It claims service equal to lines between Chicago and the East, with city ticket offices listed at Harrison Street Fifth Avenue and Adams Street Chicago. John Y. Calahan is general agent at 113 Adams Street Room 298 Chicago.
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Chicago
East Chicago
Harrison St
Fifth Ave
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John Y. Calahan
Boston and return fare offered for National Education meeting
Tickets via Nickel Plate Road from July 2 to 5 with good return to July 7, plus $2000 membership fee amid annual meeting notice. Superior dining on American Club Plan from 35c to 1.00, other services a la carte. John Calahan Chicago Time of departure details available. Lawn sociable hosted by St Marys church at Mr and Mrs Geo Rohtet home Tuesday evening June 2.
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National Educatonal Association
Nickel Plate Road
American Club Plan
John
Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
St. Mary's Church
Geo. Rohtet
Fire department to begin training for Sioux City meet
Chief Messner stated that the fire crew expected to start systematic training in mid next week for the Sioux City meet. He noted some were "jogging out" already and mentioned a Muscatine telegram about a special train for Muscatine, Marion, and Iowa City, expressing confidence a fine delegation could go.
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Messner
Fire Department
Sioux City
Muscatine
Neiport
Marion
Towa City
Rates and tickets notice for nickel plate railroad travel
An advertising notice invites buyers to obtain rail rates on the nickel plate road before shopping elsewhere. Tickets on sale June 25 to 27 with a final return by August 1. No excess fare on any trains. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago, invites inquiries on stopovers and service.
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Johnson County
Proceedings
The
Pharmaceutical Alumni Association
G M Waters
LO Waterloo
Charles Merrifield
Wade
Des Moines
Supreme Court
T. Machride
Ary Soll Wood
Oaks Brothers
Boston
G. W. Schmidt
Morton Shoe Building
Milton Remley
Monady
Hon. C & Ranch
City of
Crop Bulletin
Paoplies Steam Laundry
Harrison and Linn Streets
Farmers Supply Co. and
Linn Sts
Westentaver
Strand
Cincago Touboston
Cota 7
Sickel Plate Road
Agestom Boston
Pithout
Hive Carson, Pee, & Sous
PDEA
Ceils
Ejefferson
Christian Ecientista
Adams
Taka
Mee
Ath
Tho
Iowa City Gas Light Company
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