Des Moines Governor's Tour Cut Short by Voice Paralysis
Gov. Cummins returns to Des Moines after cancelling Indiana dates due to voice trouble. Doctors warn of possible paralysis of vocal chords. Apple prices stay low due to storage and crop conditions, with strong export demand hampered by poor stock shipped abroad. Glenwood's new Burlington route boosts property plans and growth, while Tabor faces housing scarcity as demand for rentals remains high. Ed Warfield dies after illness from December cold turning to consumption, leaving widow and three children. Nebe shoe store profits linked to Carnival patronage and local advertising. Hydrogen experiment causes minor explosion in chemistry class. two months remain in the school year as teachers discuss administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aee
Ed Warfield
Malvern
Strahan
Oklahoma
Pacific Junction Social and Local Moves Show Busy Week
Mrs Stoy Spellman shopped in Glenwood on Tuesday while Sam Allis joined the locomotive department. Adolph Olson explored Council Bluffs and Omaha Saturday as L H Stroud prepared to move into his new house. James Dermott, Joe Samuels, and banker Davia visited Riverton. Alexander resigned to join Allmansa office. Mrs August Anderson and son stay with sister Mrs Kroon in Blanton Lown. Misa Aqua Martin joined G A Stillwagon in Glenwood. J H Anderson of Stanton visited Chas Kroon after Omaha business. Marion Fowler neared full recovery from a broken leg after seven weeks. Dr Bacon treated a brateman’s injured hand from a train incident. James McDermott of North Platte plans to move home. Pacific Junction bids farewell to him. Davia & Anderson lay foundations for a new elevator south of Main on K O tracks. Mason City contractors to build a modern structure, grain expected in three weeks. A social gathering at J B Lincoln’s honored Miga Alice Smith from Glenwood organizing a music class. Miss Smith performed, others played mandolin, guitar, and piano, followed by refreshments.
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J. H. Anderson
Stanton
Chas Kroon
Omaha
Marion Fowler
Dr. Bacon
Brateman
Loll
James McDermott
Union Pacific Railroad Company
North Platte
Neb
Jim
Pacific Junction
Davia. & Anderson
Main Street
K. O
Mason City
Randy
J. B. Lincoln
Miga Alice Smith
Glenwood
Junation
Mise Smith
H.H. McCartney
Louise Martin
Claude Anderson
Mills County Board Proceedings Open Watkins Ditch Bids
Mills County Iowa auditors note adjourned session on September 29 1902. A remonstrance over Watkins ditch district land classification was discussed and found to have been legally acted upon. Bids for repairing the ditch were opened with James Mullica’s bid of 124 cents per cubic yard awarded. The board also set November 1 for on site highway reviews of the C B Q line and adjourned with clerk and chair signatures.
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Auditor's Office
Mills County
Glenwood
Board of Supervisors of
Watkins Ditch
Board of Supervisors
James Mullica
Fle
P Hale
H Plumer
Henderson Local Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Travels
Potter and Boileau conducted town business while Lola Redman and Stella Davis with children visited relatives. The Hougas plan a winter in California and Grace Harlan visits Centerville relatives. Wilson and Fickel biked river views, Darnell nurse stint in Boulder, Bona family to Colorado for winter. Fickel and Owens shipped stock to Chicago. Darnell funeral tied to Darnell family. Lena Triplett buys 80 acres near Laurel Neb. Parker and Daan seek local offices. Ladies Club hosts autumn party with pumpkin pie and cider.
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Daniel Hougas
California
Grace Harlan
Centerville
George Wilson
Homer Fickel
Edas Priest
Boulder
Colo
Jas. Darnell’s
J.G. Bona
Colorado
James Darnell
Lena Triplett
Laurel
Neb
John Parker
C. B. Daan
Clmb
Folsom area previews social notes and visits
The entertainment event last Friday drew a large crowd. Mrs Lou Godney of Colorado returned home today. Frank Anderson of the Junction was seen here last Wednesday viewing horocs. Guy Godsey Sally Strait and Christian Christiansen are out of school this week due to corn husking. Mrs Harvey Paschal of Council Bluffs, formerly Miss Hallis Daughtery at Pacific Junction, visited Ed Dawson last week.
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Lou Godney
Colorado
Frank Anderson
the Junction
Guy Godsey
Sally Strait
Chriantian Christiansen
Harvey Paschal
Qounail Bluffs
Hallis Daughtery
Pacific Junction
Ed Dauson
Dumas and the Snakes A Comic Feuilleton Tale
In a Black and White anecdote, Alexandre Dumas fakes a snake themed feuilleton for Le Grand Journal editor. He exerts control by sending short notes and cash advances, then submits only four lines of his own writing. The piece closes with a tease about the boa constrictor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Villemessant
le Grand Journal
Dunis
Dumas
Gruukes
Alexander
Havre
Frascat
A. Dumas
Post
Dr. Revel
Bird Dogs and Their Noteable Qualities in Field Work
The article explains dog work on bird trails using reading and drawing methods, favoring drawing for accuracy and speed. It defines pointing as the stop before birds, flush as the error when birds take wing, and notes how wind direction affects scent and potential excuses for flushing. Outing.
Bowling Contest Opens Series as Invincibles Triumph
Harry Hall's Invincibles defeated the Institution team 1843 to 1817 in the opening bowling contest. The next set is scheduled for Wednesday evening next week at Bound East. Also provides local train schedules and a probate notice in Mills County Iowa, noting the will of Sophia Soar and the court date for proving the instrument on November 25, 1902.
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Harry Hall
Invincibles
Mills County
Sophia Soar
Towa
District Court
Said County
Glenwood
C. G. Potter
Black white paradox minister of color in New York
A New York Times report describes an unusual paradoxical figure, a colored minister who appears white from a distance due to pale features and gray hair. He is said to relish hot ice cream puffs, creating a striking contrast between appearance and identity in daily life.
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New York
New York Times
Mirror Making Process Described in 19th Century Note
The article explains making a mirror by polishing glass on both sides, setting it on a firm table, laying tin foil on the plate, and applying quicksilver to form an amalgam that creates a reflecting surface.
One Girl Jack Tried to Kiss Me Last Night
The speaker recalls an attempted kiss by One Girl Jack and a reaction from Another as the moment prompts a sudden readiness to act. The line is from a Smart Set publication reflecting flirtatious banter and social commentary.
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Jack
A Definition Tittle Clarence Pa
A fragmentary line references experience and learning through hard work. The quote mentions Mr Cullipers and a son, suggesting a humorous or satirical note about gains from effort and encounter with tasks. The text resembles a wartime or columnar snippet with playful phrasing.
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Clarence
Mr. Cullipers
Puck
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Des Moines
Indiana
Burlington
Tabor
The
Beacon
Atlantic Telegraph
Nebe Boys
Nebe
Atlantic
Joe Samuels
Riverton
C. F. Davis
Allmansa, Nab
August Anderson
Blanton, Lown
Charles Kroon
Misa Aqua Martin
G. A. Stillwagon
County Board Proceedings
Potter
F. H. Plomer
Silver City
Georges Boileau
Lola Redman
Stella Davis
Shelby
Elizabeth Phillips
J. B. Fickel
W. E. Owens
Battle
Chicago
Henry Darnell
Red Oak
Mra. Watson
Folsom
Dumas ON Snakes
Creston
West
Plattamouth
Matlab
Maile
Cost
Nebe’s Shoe Store
Iowa
W. F. Laraway
Nebraska
Missouri
Wyoming
Ladie
D. G. Jamison
Howe’s Pharmacy
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