Barber announces candidacy for Jones County sheriff
HP Barber declares for sheriff of Jones County subject to Republican county convention. Last Sunday was Presbyterian day in Monticello described as pleasant. Iowa is praised as a land of milk and honey with pasture and clover noted. Railroad stocks fall about $50 per share while railroad property assessments rise, prompting questions on valuation methods.
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Jones County
Republican County Convention
HP. Barber
Monticello
Iowa
Wither
Executive Council
Arthur Stoddard
Iowa River
Tama
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Good Roads Convention Called in Anamosa by Iowa Association
Secretary D B Lyons of the Iowa Good Roads association calls a county convention in Anamosa this afternoon to discuss better highways and take practical action. The event grows from an earlier informal meeting in Anamosa led by Judge Stacy.
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D. B. Lyons
Iowa Good Roads Association
Anamosa
Stacy
Executive Council Raises State Property Assessments Across Farms and Railroads
The executive council overhauled state property values including farm lands and railroads. Farm land assessments in Jones county appear reduced by two percent in Des Moines figures but show an actual increase. The Jones county equalized farm land value rose from 43.40 in 1901 to 44.78, then to 45.62 after council action.
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Milwaukee
Northwestern
Des Moines
Jones County
Early cautions on X rays and safety risks
The article warns X rays are dangerous and not to be experimented with casually. It cites Edison and assistant Charles Daly who suffered severe injuries including amputation and eye damage, noting temporary vision loss that improved after stopping exposure and urging careful study to prevent harm in medical use.
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Thos. A. Edison
Charles Daly
Edison
Increase in Lunacy Traced to Intoxicants Across Nations
Humanitarians note a surge in insanity linked to intoxicants. German alarm, British lunacy commission finds England and Wales lunatics rising from 38 000 to 113 964 in fifty years. Drink accounts for a quarter of male cases and ten percent of female cases, with delirium tremens and related diseases causing thousands of deaths.
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Germany
Lunacy Commission of
Great Britain
England
Wales
Bryan Signals Stand on Principles in Des Moines Remarks
The Des Moines Chautauqua speech is read as either a warning against bolting or a critique of Jerry Sullivan the free silver Democrat. Bryan asserts loyalty to ideals over personal gain, saying he would accept defeat rather than surrender his platform or be GOP-backed by any candidate.
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Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Des Moines
Chautauqua
Bolt
Jerry Sullivan
Bryan
Cedar Rapids
Edith L. Coyle
Monticello
Rucella L. Consigny
The Farmer Debuts as Edgewood Journal Prize Candidate
Edgewood Iowa announces The Farmer by B W Shepard as a candidate for journalistic honors with its first issue dated July 80 and described as bright neat and new.
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the Farmer
Edgewood
Iowa
B. W.shepard
Sheriff Candidate T A King Receives Broad Early Backing
The candidacy of Mr. T A King for sheriff garners strong support from longtime acquaintances who pledge voluntary assurances of backing and encouragement.
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A. King
Pope Pius X Named Liberal Yet Spiritually Focused Leader
The newly elected pope Guiseppe Sarto, soon to be known as Pius X, is described as liberal in outlook but oriented toward spiritual matters rather than state craft. Observers expect the church to prosper under his reign due to his purity, uprightness, and scholarly attainment.
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Guiseppe Sarto
Pius X
Soldiers object to Cummins likeness on official badge
The old soldiers argue the badge for their San Francisco trip should display a Grand Army man who earned Civil War bravery marks rather than Governor Cummins. They question why Cummins did not recognize the impropriety and refuse the use of his likeness.
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Governor Cummins
San Francisco
Cummins
A Few Re marks On Banks And Money Markets
Simeon Ford humorously notes bank reception depends on money market conditions. When funds are easy, bankers greet warmly. when tight, loans vanish and customers risk icy treatment. He recommends practical warmth measures and immediate relief after exiting chilly banks.
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Simeon Ford
Eassy
Des Moines Saloons Draw Power and Poverty Critique
An opinion piece notes Des Moines hosts eighty nine saloons paying at least one thousand dollars annually for licenses while collecting over 500000 dollars from the public each year. It argues moderation among respectable drinkers sustains saloons and urges self restraint for the good of family and society.
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Des Moines
Generous Dubuque Sheriff Questioned Over Convict Escorts
From Ananosa Mureka. A Dubuque county sheriff once brought twenty deputies to escort convicts free of charge. Later counts rose to seventy and then between ninety and sixty. The sheriff now pays 95 cents admission per deputy as required by law. The piece questions how the sheriff recoups costs, speculating at caucuses.
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Dubuque
Ananosa Mureka
Dubuque County
Hodgeman Suggested as County Supervisor Candidate
Wyoming Journal notes F. G. Hodgeman of this place as a strong potential county supervisor candidate. He is praised for executive ability integrity judgment and business experience and has served as township trustee for the past year with broad local support anticipated from the county convention.
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Wyoming Journal
Ff. G. Hodgeman
Hodgeman
The Fifth District Responds to Cousins Speech
The Marion Register notes broad approval from influential papers in the Fifth district for Congressman Cousins' speech. The sole dissent comes from the Marshalltown Times Republican, edited by a Democrat.
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Marion Register
Cousins
Marshalltown
Juvenile and civic notices from Anamosa era public notices
Historic Anamosa items include library re-opening last Saturday, mail home delivery starting December 1, local deaths and accidents, court actions, business scams exposed, temperance initiative calls, and a large anti saloon convention push with numerous signatories and church leader involvement.
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Anamosa
Marion
Cascade bank reelects directors and names new vice president
At a July stockholders meeting the Cascade bank re-elected all old directors and officers. M. B. Flanigan was chosen vice-president replacing the late R. J. McVay. A 6 percent dividend was declared. Thomas Kingsley family left for St Paul aboard the steamer Dubuque to visit Minneapolis relatives for two weeks. M. H. Sauser acquired a Mead Cycle Co runabout five horsepower automobile. engine adjustments awaited as operator acclimates to the machine.
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Cascade Bank
M. B. Flanigan
R. J. McVay
Thomas Kingsley
Thomas
William
Mellisa
St. Paul
Dubuque
Bellevue
IE. H. Thompson
Minneapolis
M. H. Sauser
Mead Cycle Co
Chicago
Pointed Paragraphs from the St Louis Post-Dispatch
A collection of aphoristic lines reflecting on temperament, happiness, poverty, labor, speech, and fashion. The snippets note that strong will, temper, and practical terms shape character while humorous maxims about stomach health and women's hats appear in social reflections.
July Joinings Show District Court Marriage Licenses
The clerk of the district court issued July marriage licenses to Edward Turnis and Kate Haeussler, Ward Aicka and Fannie Green, Charles Michaels and Bertha Fadley, Walter Kiburz and Maude Smith, I V Dautremont and Nellie Stoddard, Ben Chamberlain and Iva Thompson, C R Cazort and Amelia Stoecker, Fred McClont and Eliza Maxwell, Edward Fairley and Ethel Eye. Osage reacts to Mayor Chandler’s wide open policy on the Fourth of July as church members doubt his candidacy for representative amid a lively campaign atmosphere.
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Edward Turnis
Kate Haeussler
Ward Aicka
Fannie Green
Charles Michaels
Bertha Fadley
Walter Kiburz
Maude Smith
I. V. Dautremont
Nellie Stoddard
Ben Chamberlain
Iva Thompking
Co. R. Cazort
Amelia Stoecker
Fred McClont
Eliza Maxwell
Edward Fairley
Ethel Eye
Anamosa Eureka Reports Clerk Office Reorganization
The clerk's office received major changes with a railing and desk moved to oppose the north end, bringing Clerk Ramsey and Deputy Peek near the vault for daily book transfers. Sheriff Arnold moved, with his case and table near the old safe. A cleanup followed. Dr. Albert Knipe sues President McLean for 600 dollars over a verbal contract. Delaware County land assessment up 13 percent. Iowa farmers voice discontent.
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Glerk Ramsey
Peek
Sheriff Arnold
Albert Knipe
Through Cars to G. A. R. Encampment Train Service
Through sleeping cars will run Monday August 10 from Sheldon Mason City Decorah Cedar Rapids Perry and more for the G A R Encampment in San Francisco. Special through train with consolidated cars. Reservations advised via CM St P Ry or John R Cook West Union Iowa. Also low round trip rates to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver August 1 14. For rates and service contact CM St P agents or F A Miller Chicago. For sale lot 80 by 160 with house barn well in good repair sold to highest bidder July 25 at 2 pm at the undersigned office. Right to reject bids reserved. For further information inquire or apply.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
Denver& Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Victoria
Vancouver
Chicago, Milwanee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Estray Yearling Steer Found in Lovell Township
A dark brown yearling steer with a cut ear tip and white shoulder spot wandered into Lovell township cattle around June first. Owner to claim the animal. Mention of Northwest League meeting at Clear Lake with August 7 to 16 excursion tickets offered by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railway. details via ticket agents.
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Lovell Township
J. B. Oswald
Clear Lake
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Glidden Graphic
The
Manchester Press
Neighborhood News
Willis H. Hogan
Farley
Edmund Mulvehill
Oxford Junction
T. J. Mulgrew
Anamosa Penitentiary
Charles P. Stacy
Jagde Stacy
Henry Bayeson
Miles
Dubayne
Cascade Pioneer
Eby’s Mill
Maquoketa
Big Hood
Telegraph- Herald
Eilert Janssen
C. M. Beam
J E. M. Harvey
J. P. Scroggs
A. J. Byerly
J. Alderman
B. F. Bothwell
Delaware County
Waukon
John Sweat
Sweat
Er. R. Ogden
W. H. Hoey
Court House
State Anti-Saloon League
County League
W. AK. Glanville
J. H. McLaren
D. M. Strawman
Mra. M. Alspanyl Gee
Israel Luce
M. M. Soper
Farnum
His
J. Arthur
T. B. Kent
A. Presto
Stingley
Delbert Stingle
Henry Collier
Peter Peterson
A. B. Norris
L. L. Lockard
J, Strawman
Miata Sams
Win. Tomas
Mra. Gee
Klinefelter
C. M. Soney
Shoop
Stover
J. J. Meeks
Peter Levien
Herbert Smith
O. K. Duncan
J. RR. Smith
Henry Seeger
Cascade Pioneer News
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Osage
Chandler
E. H. Johnson & CO
Towa
Scott
Scott & Browne
Pearl Street
New York
Weber
U. 8
American Teachers’ Association
Memphis
J.l.grahasi, LL. D
Mer
Tennessee
Ayer
Buckingham
Cts
Orr P. Hall &Co
Nashua
N,h
W. A. Mirick
Old Congregational Church
J. S. Houser
BAL
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Jows
Herrick & Bauder
P.O. Babcock
Avot Tomeer
A. M. Maurice
D. D
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
Jrown Bridge
Orthanthia
U. mm
Fred Puleston
Hilary & Bolton
J. W. Doxsee
Lowa
Lovell Building
M. Mmanay
James Rimery
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Anamosa, Lown
Miln Street
Easterly Hotel
Imre
A. Matthiessen
E. E. Reed
Burrichter's Drygoods
WM. J. Coughlan
D.D.S
Eilers & Kolton
Atoe
M.E
Epworth Seuzug
W. E. van Buren
A. F. Tiede
ELD
Scotch Grove
E. Tarbox
Jones
Counties
Earth
Anamosi
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Willery
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