City Water Inquiry Aims at Moss and Sewer Causes
City officials report decades of testing on water quality including moss growth blamed on pipes. Experts advised copper sulfate flushing, sewer repairs near the plant, and later a county chemist cited sewerage in the water. Prof. E Smith's fifty four tests found no sewer bacteria entering wells. Council prepares to act after receiving Smith's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Davis
Des Moines
Davis
C. N. Kinney
Kinney
Kin‘ney
Smith
Belott
Wis
Water & Light Company
Duluth
Beloit
Denver
Grand Central hotel owner finishes final payment
August Noel, landlord of the Grand Central hotel, celebrates completing the final payment on the property. Mr Noel bought the hotel five years ago, made down payment and installments, and has since improved the property into a thriving, well regarded Northwest house. His family assisted in management and operations, exemplifying teamwork and dedication. Noel recently sold his farm near White Lake, South Dakota, investing proceeds in a productive half-section farm in Murray County, Minnesota. The Grand Central, run by Mr and Mrs Noel, remains a strong caterer and welcome presence in the hotel trade.
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Noel
Grand Central Hotel
Winel
Nuel
White Lake
S. D
Murray County
Minnesota
Grand Central
Nuelare
Mailed schemes land prominent local in arrest
U A Tracy deputy United States marshal arrested Henry H Fryer, son of a leading local family, in Kingsley on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails. Fryer was taken to Sioux City and arraigned before US Commissioner A O Wakefield, bound over to the grand jury in $600. The alleged victim was a well known Kingsley woman. Details describe a year old offense with lurid Valentine lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.a
Valentine
Kingsley
Yarse
United States Steel reports record year profits
United States Steel Corporation released its annual results showing gross receipts of 690,750,928 dollars, up 111,425,190. Wages totaling nearly 150,000,000 were paid to 202,457 employees. After manufacturing costs and other deductions, net earnings reached 157,625,237, the highest in the company's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Steel Corporation
Questionable Koehler ruling sparks senate courtmartial doubt
Washington reports reduce dismissal speculation regarding Capt. Lewis M. Koehler Fourth Cavalry tied to a Le Mars academy appointment. Washington notes a prior president order complicates review, suggesting Koehler may not have been dismissed. Local LeMars political disputes also feature trenchant factional quarrels and nominations.
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Washington, D.C
Lewis M. Koehler
Fourth Cavalry
le Mars
Philipp Ves
Washington
Capt. Koehler
Gisinissa
Easter Millinery Opening At LeMars March Event
Mrs Eva UY announces Easter millinery opening with display on March 21 and 22 featuring pattern hats tailored hats and novelties. The LeMars and Infinity community is invited to call and inspect the collection at Mine location from 20 to 28.
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UY Eva
LeMars
Infinity
District court hears motion for new trial in case byne toehahs
The district court heard a motion for a new trial on Saturday as part of the ongoing term. It is expected that one more day will complete the term's business, with decisions on appeals still possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harts
Alokhe
Pardon Petition Circulates For James Stewart Convicted Of Assault
A pardon effort seeks clemency from Governor Cummins for James Stewart, convicted by Plymouth county district court at the October term 1905 for criminal assault. The victim was his daughter May Stewart, thirteen. Stewart was sentenced to five years in prison. Jury members who convicted him received letters asking them to sign a petition for his pardon. Two jurors said they believed the sentence was too harsh.
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Cummins
James Stewart
Plymouth County
May Stewart
Steaward
Stewart
Steward
Death Of Mrs Harms In LeMars Home
Mrs Harms aged 94 died at her daughter Mrs Nicholas Steinfert s home on Sixth Street Sunday. Funeral at St Josephs church in LeMars today. She came from Germany twenty years ago and lived with Hoffmann family near Remsen before moving to LeMars. She leaves an aged sister Mrs Hoffmann and a son John, residents near Hospel. The article notes cultural praise for a Shakespeare actor and announces Mr Griffiths company in LeMars Opera House on Wednesday night March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard the Third
Griffith
LeMara Opera House
Far mers Co operative Co Akron organizes permanent body
The Farmers Co operative Co of Akron met on Saturday March 9 at the old opera house with J H Pollock in the chair. Seven of ten solicitors reported 161 shares sold. Officers elected: President A R Whitney Vice President J H Pollock Secretary H B Smith Treasurer W W Ross Directors Wm Brinsky Lars E Ericson John Hoyt John Schleuter Jag Bredall. A committee to draft articles of incorporation and by laws was formed and a meeting set for March 16 at 2 pm in Akron.
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Akron Register-Tribune
Farmers Co-operative Co. of
Akron
Opera House
J. H. Pollock
Committee of Solicitors
A. R. Whitney
H. B. Smith
W. W. Ross
Wm. Brinsky
Lars E. Ericson
John Hoyt
John Schleuter
Jag. Bredall
J. J. Ralfs
Akron couple to wed after old romance rediscovered
Henry Melcher returned from Logan Ohio with a bride and united in marriage with Mrs. Frappia Fickle on January 13, 1907 at his aunt’s home. Once sweethearts opposed by her parents, they each later remarried, lost their partners to paralysis, and years apart revived a mutual affection that led to their remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Register-Tribune
Henry Melcher
Logan
Frappia Fickle
Mr Melcher’s Akron Residency and Canton Visit
Mr Melcher has lived in Akron for many years and friends wish him and his wife lasting happiness. He visited his brothers in Canton, Ohio while away. His parents rest in Fam cemetery beside the sepulcher of the martyred McKinoley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Melcher
Akron
Canton
Ohio
Rny
McKinoley
Fire department meeting and officer election notice
Members of the fire department are requested to meet at their hall in the city building on Thursday evening March 21 1907 at eight o'clock for the transaction of business. The annual election of officers will be held at this meeting. Er n Veroust Chief.
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Veroust
Candidate Seeks Ward Support For Council Seat
A nominee requests the voters of the ward to back him for councilman noting dedication to duties and faithful service to city business. He pledges to devote the required time to manage every detail of the office and city interests. PEMYNERTON.
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J, Pemynerton
Urges All to Make Test at Once on Seed Corn
Prof P G Holden of Iowa Agricultural College Ames urges every farmer to test seed corn at once. He notes many Iowa fields last year yielded about half the potential and warns that even a bright appearing ear may have only about 12 percent viable kernels. He stresses testing seed as essential to avoid planting nonviable grain and losing crop value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Holden
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
Mr Trenery Faces Scrutiny Over City Ordinances
Global Post notes Mr. Trenery repeatedly violates health and clean streets ordinances. Claim includes a stale manure pile on his premises not moved in two years and obstruction of the street by machinery during his implement business era.
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Trenery
Global Post
LeMars
Trewery
The Touch That Heals Salve Advertisement
An old style claim extols Buckten Arnica Salve as a perfect healer for burns scars cuts wounds and piles. It touts a unique arnica blend and balsam with a money back guarantee by P H Diehl, druggist, priced at 26 cents.
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Buckten
P. H. Diehl
For Sale 200 Acre Plymouth County Farm in Preston Township
One of the finest farms of 200 acres in Plymouth county Preston township with over 5000 in buildings including scales on the place. For further particulars inquire of H J Linden at Prest Linden's Hardware. February 16.
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Plymouth County
Preston
H. J. Linden
Prest & Linden's
B P O Bikes Elect Officers at Bir muenty LeMars
At Bir muenty of LeMars judge No. 438 the annual election of officers was held Friday evening. G A C Clarke was chosen Exalted Ruler T W Lewis Esteemed Leading Knight R B Dalton Esteemed Loyal Knight J F Edsistein Esteemed Lecturing Knight I O C Hise secretary F H Becker treasurer J I Beattie Tyler J Linden was elected trustee to succeed M W Richey J T Moha and R F Katn hold-over trustees One delegate to attend the grand lodge in Philadelphia in July P A Gosnd alternate A large class of candidates were initiated.
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Bir Muenty
LeMars
G. A. C. Clarke
T. W. Lewis
R. B. Dalton
Loya Keight
J. F. Edsistein
I. OC. Hise
F. H. Becker
J. I
LeMars Mayor Candidate Promises Clean City Policies
Platform by Owl Trenerey lists goals for LeMars Iowa including pure city water, clean streets and alleys, an efficient police force, reducing city debt and taxes, enforcing health ordinances, and enforcing itinerant peddler rules. He pledges to implement these if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
LeMars
Owl
Trenery
Voter Urges Careful Judgment for March 25 Ballot
The speaker asks residents to investigate his Ply mouth county record over twenty nine years and warns against radical promises. He urges voters to cast ballots on March 25 in the city’s best interest after careful consideration.
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Plymouth County
Health In the Canal Zone
The Panama Canal construction tempts skilled artisans with high wages but fears fevers and malaria deter many. Experienced users of Electric Bitters travel there confidently, trusting the remedy to guard against illness. It claims to cure blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold by P. H. Diehl druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
P. H. Diehl
House and Lot for Sale on Corner of First and Howard
Realty notice lists a one story house with three rooms, closets, a furnace, cement walks on the corner of First and Howard streets. Buyer inquiries directed to Jonn C Rupp, with date hints 6 18 20 27.
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First
Howard Streets
Jonn.c. Rupp
Mich
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Co. G. Smith
Water & Light Co
John Beely
Joan Coormr
J. A. Sauer
J. F. Bearom
D. N. Horrstann
Bogen
Big Corporation
Koehler
LeMares Sentinel
Globe-Post
Democrats
LeMara
Cancus
Republican
the ‘District’ Court
Co-operative Company
Oficers
Third Ward
Mr. Trenery
Democratic City
D. N. Hoffmann
I. J. McDuffie
M. B.tritz
First Ward
Barney Kramer
Scott Ewers
Edward S. Wood
M.D
Harvard Medical School
Boston
Royal Baking Powder
Gos, New York
Elks
H. J. Livpex
Canal Zone
LeMars Savings
Fred 3Ecker
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