What is worth more than the world to the soul
From Berlin brings Dr. Talmage sermon on Mark 8 36 asking what profit a man if he gains the world but loses his soul He contrasts earthly wealth with the soul's value noting the world burns and cannot be insured while the soul remains ultimate due to its silent mighty nature and divine destiny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
Washington
Berlin
Europe
Talmage
Assemblies of the
House of God
Christ
Bethelhem
Heaven
Earth
Atlantic
Pacific
Brooklyn
Lord Byron
Philadelphia Mint
Jesus Christ
St. Petersburg
Adamant
Meaven
God
The Value of the Soul and a Sailor's Sacrifice
A preacher extols the soul as priceless and testable only by its capacity for happiness and heavenly joys. He compares Christ's sacrifice to a shipboard rescuer, arguing salvation buys the soul at immeasurable cost and ends in eternal reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Death of S M Clark Gate City editor at Keokuk aged 58
Samuel M Clark editor and owner of the Gate City in Keokuk died at his home at age 58. Born in 1842 on a Van Buren county farm he spent 40 years shaping Iowa politics and journalism. Clark served as a delegate to three Republican national conventions and held posts including U S commissioner of education to the 1889 Paris Exposition and Keokuk postmaster. He declined renomination to Congress in 1899 to remain in journalism and editing the Gate City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Clark
Gate City
Keokuk
Mr. Clark
Iowa
Commonwealth
van Buren County
Clark
United States
Congress
Death of a Pioneer Judge Hendershott of Iowa
Judge H. B. Hendershott died at Ottumwa aged 84. A pioneer of Iowa, he lived in Wapello County since 1844 and served as commissioner to resolve Missouri Iowa boundary disputes. He organized the county as district judge and helped form the 1851 code after his 1850 Senate election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hendershott
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wapello County
Missouri
Senate
Oska loosa Social Democracy Nominates State Officials
At the Oska loosa state convention the party nominated for state offices: Secretary of State C Worth Benton county, Auditor W T Beals Duburque county, Treasurer Madison Warder Wapello county, Attorney General B W Wilson Scott county, Judge J W Winn Wapello county, Railroad Commissioner M D Marnest Lee county, Electors at large John M Work Polk county and Charles A Lloyd Muscatine county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
The
Social Democracy
C. Worth
Benton County
W. T. Beals
Duburque County
Madison Warder
Wapello County
B. W. Wilson
Scott County
J. W. Winn
M. D. Marnest
Lee County
John M. Work
Polk County
Charles A. Lloyd
Muscatine County
Crop Outlook for Iowa From Washington Weather Bureau
The weekly report notes improved crop conditions across Iowa due to well distributed showers, with drought damaging late corn on light soil but overall good advancement toward maturity. Early planted corn should avoid frost Sept 1 to 10. late planted may need two more weeks. Apples are dropping badly in southern sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Weather Bureau
Iowa
Knights of Pythias elects grand chancellor in Waterloo
Bernard Murphy of Vinton was elected grand chancellor on the first ballot at the Knights of Pythias grand lodge in Waterloo. Other officers named include Grand prelate Swift of State Center vice grand chancellor C A Higgins Griswold and grand master at arms D Cerning Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Waterloo
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Swift
State Center
C. A. Higgins
Griswold
1. D. Cerning
Cedar Falls
Iowa Briefs: Firemen win hub title. rail, post changes noted
The closing day at Cedar Rapids saw the Marshalltown hose team break the state record by one fifth of a second to win the hub and hub sweepstakes and claim the state championship. Rural free delivery begins in Boone and Breda on September 3, with more service in Sheldon and a new post office at Stout. Other items include a large corn canning plant starting in Waterloo, the death of Mrs. Nancy Criner in Monona county, a Des Moines restaurant worker's death from heart trouble, and various arrests and tragedies across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Nutwood
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Marshalltown Hose
Boone
Boone County
Breda
Carroll County
Waterloo
Nancy Criner
C. E. Whiting
Monona County
Mus+ catine
Roy Sanford
Mary E. Scales
Creston
Thomas Cook
Osceola
Jack Wilson
Lewis
Atlantic
Maggie Lickband
Sioux River
Sioux City
Carl Warring
Frank Peyton
St. Louis
John F. Robson
Sheldon
O'Brien County
Stout
Grundy County
John B. Hessenius
Drake Football Schedule Announced for Fall Season
Charles M Best, newly selected Drake coach, will arrive from Pennsylvania to start preliminary practice in Des Moines. The season opens October 6 with Grinnell at Des Moines, followed by games against Penn College of Oskaloosa October 18, Nebraska October 20, Iowa November 2, Simpson November 2, State Agricultural College Ames November 11, Missouri November 17, Omaha Medical College November 23, and Grinnell on Thanksgiving in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Best
Drake University
Des Moines
Pennsylvania
Grinnell
Des Moin’s
Penn College of Oskaloosa
Nebraska University
Lincoln
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Simpson College of Indians
State Agricultural College of Ames
State University of Mise Souri
Omahna Medical College
Omaha
Deas Moines
Iowa Democrats Convene in Cedar Rapids on 1900 Platform
The Iowa Democratic state convention in Cedar Rapids named J J Denison temporary and Mr O Connell permanent chairmen. Henry Vollmner urged support for Henry Hartenhower as secretary of state and the ticket included 8 G Crane for secretary of state and other state officers. The platform endorsed the Kansas City national platform and called for strong anti trust laws and regulation of railways and taxes, and urged loyalty to Bryan and Stevenson in the presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
J. J. Denison
O'Connell
Henry Vollmner
Davenport
Hartenhower
Des Moines
Hue
B. Crane
G. Crane
Pell County
T. M. Gibson
Delaware County
Williams
O'Brien County
Cc. Harper
Des Moines County
Supreme Court
J. W. Freeland
Wayne County
Anderson
Winnebagoe County
Lige
Joseph Jéibock
Polk County
H. Mackay
Kookulk County
Committee On
Iowa
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Adlair. Stevenson
Ime
Republic
Towa
Railroad Commission
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Andy Loriain
Modern Woodmen Parade Crowded Clinton Draws Thousands
Clinton hosted an eastern Town picnic of the Modern Woodmen of America drawing thousands. A grand parade featured uniformed camps, a fire department display, and decals from Curtis Brothers & Co. Charlotte won the woodman drill and banner prizes while Morrison and Moline placed in band contests. Delegations came from Moline Rock Island Walton Calamus Charlotte LeClaire Lyons.
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Clinton
Woodmen of America
Fire Department
Mercantile
2. R. Wilcox
Mendota
Woodcraft
Dewitt Park
Rock Island
Moline
Curtis Brothers & Co
Sash Factory
Charlotte
Morrison
Walton
Wh. Saebula
Calamus
LeClatre
Lyons
Para Fire Department
Orphans' Home in Davenport Files Annual Report
The Davenport orphans home filed its annual report for the year ending June 30 showing 434 residents, including 258 soldiers’ orphans. The cost to run was $115,250.09 with $18,729 in salaries and $15,502 in provisions, plus costs for new buildings. Eight thousand seventy-nine clothing items were made, with produced value $2,890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Board of Control
Divorce Granted After Prolonged Davenport Trial
Mrs. Mdna June Reed obtained a divorce from Charles Reed in a case that drew Davenport society’s attention. Formerly Miss dun Wall of Tunwon, she married Reed secretly in Rock Island last September and publicly in Peoria in November. They separated after a month and Reed plans to appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdna June Reed
Charles &. Reed
Bollinger
Davenport
Suicide Attempt Foiled by Rescue in Sioux City
Miss Sophia Lickband attempted to end her life by jumping into the Sioux River after her sweetheart ceased loving her. Rescuers heard her cries and pulled her from the water, saving her life. she left a note with love and funeral directions before the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Lickband
Sioux City
Sioux River
Ill Fatal Shot Injures Sister During Target Practice
A young woman named Miller accidentally shot her sister in the head during an aim practice. A Bloomfield party camping on the Des Moines river near Eldon recounts a culture of violent shooting. the girl survived the moment, but recovery remains doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Bloomfield
Des Moines
Eldon
Bio Plants Consolidate Street Railway and Electric Light Plants
A deal closed in Dubuque consolidates the street railway and electric light plants into a single company. The new organization, capitalized at $1,000,000 with a 50 year charter, appoints D. Stout as president W. B. Molo as vice president I. A. Engler as secretary and George Kiezel as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
D. Stout
W. 8. Molo
I. A. Engler
George Kiezel
Record-setting Woodbury county ranch sale near Luton
The largest real estate auction in Woodbury county history occurred on Dr W M Toads ranches near Luton. Dr Roads owned the land consisting of 12 farms totaling 3000 acres. The sale brought in about $116000 with bidders from several eastern states in attendance.
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Woodbury County
W. M. Toads
Luton
Dr. Roads
Arizona Sheep Arrive in Dubuque for Fatting Market
A flock of over 2,000 sheep, belonging to the Phoenix Wholesale Meat Company of Arizona, landed in Dubuque and were driven to a monastery at Danae to be fattened for the market due to Arizona grass shortages.
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Dubuque
Phoenix Wholesale Meat Company
Arizona
Danae
Cassy County Old Settlers Reunion Highlights
The Cassy County Old Settlers gathered at Lewis for a joyful reunion with Hon. J. K. Macomber of Des Moines as principal speaker. He spoke on the county’s early history and shared amusing reminiscences.
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Cass County
Lewis
J. K. Macomber
Des Moines
Window pane bears 1700 glazier inscription in London house
In an old London house associated with the notorious Juck Sheppard a window pane bears an inscription by dolin Woolley Brand, Vainter and Glazier, dated March 22, 1700. The mark predates Jack Sheppard’s master by nine years and sits about two centuries old.
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London
Irish Times
Juck Sheppard
Jack
Dolin Woolley Brand
Vainter
Jack Sheppard
Digressive Road Trip Tale From Rev Brady
The account recalls Reverend Cyrus Lownsend Brady recalling a cross country drive with a bishop. A dark night, a wagon plunge into a muddy ditch, and the driver’s quip about listening to talk of the immortal soul. The anecdote illustrates humor amid earnest religious discussion.
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Cyrus Lownsend Brady
Ladies?ame Journal
Lessons in Swimming to Prevent Drownings This Summer
The article notes a high drowning toll due to lack of swimming knowledge with about 80 percent of drownings this summer occurring to non-swimmers. It urges that average people can learn to swim hundreds of feet after a dozen lessons and that even weak swimmers can manage 25 feet or more without overexertion.
Estimate places eastern Texas vice acreage at thirty thousand
An estimate places the eastern Texas vice acreage for the year at about 30 000. Other items note Arthur Zimmerman managing a New Jersey hotel, Japanese workers in California Nevada City mines earning one dollar daily, sailors scarce in Honolulu, the Hera paying 25 dollars per man for Puget Sound passage, and Somerville public library July August ecards allowing ten books out for four weeks by mail or exchange.
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Texas
Arthur Zimmerman
New Jersey
California
Nevada City
Iconolulu
Hera
Puget Sound
Somerville
Mass
Town State Amateur Rowing Regatta Opens in Waterloo
Eight thousand spectators watched day one of the Town State Amateur Rowing Association regatta in Waterloo where Sioux City won junior fours and Ottumwa took junior doubles. Ottumwa also earned junior singles and the senior fours crown went to Dubuque after a dramatic third heat. Officers elected include President T R Lindsay Dubuque and Commodore J C Currier Sioux City.
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Waterloo
Sioux City
Sweeley
No. A
Dubuque
Otsumwa
Ottumwa
Association
T. R. Lindsay
Phelps
Burlington
J. H. McCulough
Cedar Rapidas
J, C. Currier
Ansign
Daniel Steck
Steamway Executive Committee
J. TH. Bush
Winterloo
A. Blood
Ry A
Belding
State Institutions Financials Report for July and August
The state board of control publicized its July financial statement showing a support fund balance of 04,842 with an increase to Aug 1 of 0,015. Expenditures for the month totaled 60,818, down 7,282 from June. Prison population fell 16, leaving 9, or 9 in Anninose and 487 in ort, Madison. The number of insane decreased 24.
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Ort
Madison
Masslieh Sues Sioux City Over Bond Funds
Chester I Masslieh, representing Chicago bond dealers, files a second action against Sioux City and its treasurer seeking about 80000 dollars in direct improvement bonds. He alleges funds from assessments were diverted to local holders, discriminating against eastern outside bond holders. A prior restraining order prevented payment of assessment funds until the court orders otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester I Masslieh
Chicago
Sioux City
Masslieh
Noted Engineer Charles Stickles Dies in Oneonta
Charles Stickles, famed for securing the charter of a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific branch, died in Oneonta New York. In 1849 he led a Davenport to Town City train over a half finished line with rails loosely laid, earning praise as the oldest railroad engineer in the United States after 52 years of continuous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stickles
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Oneonta
N. Y
Davenport
Town City
Tickles
United States
Aged Preacher Murervies and Marital Oddity Reported
A venerable preacher Rev Gideon J Brayman founder of eight Baptist churches near Charles City and former Osage pastor, aged 80 plus years, married in Lafayette India to Mrs Mary T Cole aged 67. The piece notes rural Hardin county gains in Farruners Telephone Service with growing independent lines linking farms to towns and cities as rapid rural delivery expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon J. Brayman
Charles City
Osage
Ilaporte
India
Mary T. Cole
Farruners
Hardin County
Remarkable two-bodied calf draws attention at Oakley home
Great Curiosity. D C Rook and son George of Oakley showcase a calf with two perfectly formed bodies and three legs at two months old. They plan to exhibit the creature at the county fair from September 26 to 28, highlighting its health and novelty.
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D. C. Rook
George
Oakley
Animal Kingdom
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Dr. Talmage
Dryden
Iowa State News
S. M
Keokuk Gate City
Social Democrats
Crop Outlook
Knights of
Pythias
Democrats
Orphans’ Home
Mra. Gdna
June Reed Tin Davenport
Cassy County
Durabindy of
Glausa
Iowa Amateur Rowing Association
Totol Bal
Bup
Mites
Anninona
Poel Madison
Cheroskee
Sickles
N.Y
Murervies
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