Easter unites Christians in faith over the resurrection story
A meditation on Easter’s unifying power across denominations. The article argues the bodily resurrection of Jesus is central to Christian hope, cites Renan’s critique, and enumerates postresurrection appearances to Mary Magdalene, Peter, the disciples, and the crowd, affirming the saint’s universal message beyond sectarian lines.
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Jesus
Christ
Renan
Mary Magdalene
Peter
Jerusalem
Thomas
Geven
Sea’ of
Galilee
Canon Farrer
St. Paul
James
Death of Galusha Grow recalls pivotal prewar era
The obituary recalls Galusha A Grow a leading public figure before the Civil War who nearly secured the vice presidential nomination and served as speaker of the U S House from 1861 to 1864. The piece reflects on his prominence and role in early national politics.
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Galusha A. Grow
Andrew Johnson
National
House of Representatives
Legislature Passes Bills Amid Widespread Activity
The legislature dealt with many measures including the abolition of state binder and printer offices, expansion of passes for railroads, and a bill creating a state board to examine Osteopathic physicians. Other actions covered tax laws, school law revisions, and city ordinances for amusements.
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Lambert
State Senate
Senate
Stirton
House
Paul
Teeter
Committee On Elections
Moore
Dow
Anamosa Penitentiary
Prairieburg
House Judiciary Committee
Iowa Railways Prepare Two Cent Fare Plan
Iowa railway companies will adjust schedules to implement the two cent fare law by July fourth. Passenger agents have received notices of uniform interstate and state rates on routes through Iowa. The State Register and Leader notes doubt about excursion rates to the state fair, with last year’s one fare round trip potentially rising to four cents per mile this year. The certificate rate plan is expected to be abolished with few reduced-rate concessions for fairs and public gatherings.
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Iowa
County Supervisors Meet This Week in Anamosa
The county board of supervisors is in session this week at Anamosa, reviewing agenda items and local fiscal matters. The meeting focuses on budgets, road projects, and community services.
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The
County Board of Supervisors
Anamosa
Reformatory Bill Advances Through House With Amendments
The Anamosa Eureka reports the reformatory bill passed the House and heads to the governor for signature. Representative Paul is praised for securing key amendments and influencing terms on life imprisonment provisions related to Fort Madison, with a note that Fort Madison interests opposed the changes. The Minneapolis Journal coda cites humorous church and literary club statistics.
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Anamosa Eureka
House
Paul
Fort Madison
Reformatory
Anamosa
Reformer exposes grain trust monopoly in Des Moines
Hon. Paul Stillman from Greene county reveals the state grain association runs a Des Moines based monopoly fixing grain prices and issuing daily price cards. He introduced a law to break the monopoly, presenting detailed evidence to the legislature despite pushback from association officers.
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Vinton Eagle
State Grain Association
Paul Stillman
Greene County
Des Moines
Hearst's Chicago visit railed as reform motion
The Cedar Rapids Republican critiques William Randolph Hearst for traveling to Chicago to influence politics there. It accuses him of using personal attacks instead of merits, labeling his reform claims as hypocritical while warning that his tactics mirror his city campaigns.
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Cedar Rapids Republican
Wm. R. Hearst
New York
Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Hearat
Hearst
Judge Ellison Opens Term in Home County Court
In this issue the Wyoming Journal notes Judge Ellison’s first bench term in his home county. He has presided over several trials with no complaints on rulings or instructions and begins with the public’s confidence, while the bar and people hold him in goodwill.
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Ellison
Law Court
Monticello assignments and local notices
L. A. Pollard goes to Monticello as assistant buttermaker for Diamond Creamery. Rev. Mackintosh leaves for Audubon to take a new pastorate. Mrs. Mackintosh and two daughters will follow. Al Olmstead moves to Monticello to start wagon making and expects strong patronage. Fishing violations cited as crappie and bass taken before May 15. Farmers State Bank directors plan a new building. site search underway. Sheriff Hennessey brings Robt. Purvis from Indianapolis on indictment over the Born land deal fraud.
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L. A. Pollard
Monticello
Farmers State Bank
M. T. Hennessey
Indianpolis
Ind
Robt
Purvis
Grand Jury
A. Born
Minnesota
Notice of Bids for Medical Attendance in Jones County
Bids for all medical and surgical attendance for the poor in the towns and townships of Jones county Iowa for the year starting April 10 1907 and ending April 10 1908 will be received at the auditor's office in Anamosa Iowa until noon April 11 1907. Bids must be sealed and directed to the board of Supervisors. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated Anamosa April 3 1907 W J Mills Auditor.
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Jones County
Iowa
Auditor’s Office
Anamosa
Board of Supervisors
A. D
District Court
State of
Nicholas Merfeld
Cascade
Monticello Clerk Reports City Finances for 1906-07
Monticello Minnesota clerk submits annual financial statement for year ending April 1 1907. General Fund total receipts listed with water fund bond fund and park fund balances. Document notes city finances and fund totals with figures unreadable in places.
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Montrorpno
Monticello
General Fund
Gen
Water Fund
Park Fund
Reed
Co Treas
Trens
Maurice
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Herrick & Baudeir
Montiicello
H. M. Remuny
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J. W. Doxler
Atporney
Probate
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Lowt
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Burrichter’s Dryzoods
Fred Pulesion
Eilers & Bolton
Mirice & Inglis
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Drake University
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Anamosa, Ia
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Farley Calmar
Calmar
Oxford Freight
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