Dawn of a Century Sermon Urges Preparations for New Era
Washington 1898 sermon by Dr. Talmage urges preparation for the twentieth century as a Christian mission age. He argues Issachar’s understanding of times, calls for a new world map with Cuba and Philippines free, isthmian canal, rail connections, and rapid evangelization using telegraph and phonograph. He condemns alcohol abuse and urges public reform and pledge campaigns.
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Joab
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New York Narrows
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
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Hong Kong
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Palestine
Persia
India
Burma
Viji
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Princeton College
Hle
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Babylon
End of Century Sermon Urges Peace and Watch Night Unity
The speaker denounces alcohol as the Hercules of infamy and warns that drink risks destroying the nation. He argues for stronger divorce cautions and a united front to abolish standing armies, dreaming of a century of peace and a world reconciled by turning swords to plowshares.
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Alexander
Sardis
Ialicarnassus
Asia
Capitol Hill
Russia
Germany
England
United States
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Spain
Turkey
Earth
Heaven
Des Moines News on New Rail Lines and Promoters
Des Moines reports on Northwestern lines from Omaha to St Paul with connections via Denison Wall Lake Sue City Algona and Pocahontas. Rock Island plans into Minnesota and Pocahontas. Minnesota Southern project Des Moines promoters backed by New York capitalists and A E Stillwell. notes on funding and route choices.
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Des Moines
Northwestern
Omaha
St. Paul
Denison
Wall Lake
Sue City
Moville
Fonda
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Algona
Minnesota
Sa City
Omaha and St. Paul
Rock Wands
Rock Island
Fort Dodge
Ruthven
Spirit Lake
Sauk Center
Minn
Iowa
Kansas City
Minnesota & Southern
William T. Smith
Iowa Central Railroad Company
New York
A. E. Stillwell
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railway
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Mystery of Charles Tuck Disappearance Finally Solved
The case surrounding German laborer Charles Tuck who vanished from Mr Thompson’s Horton area farm in Bremer County is resolved. After rumors of foul play spread, Thompson searched Minnesota and located Tuck in Faribault. Tuck is brought home, clearing the accusation.
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Bremer County
Charles Tuck
Thompson
Horton
Tuck
Ile
Des Moines Women Push Territorial Expansion Policy
Members of the Des Moines Woman's Club adopt resolutions urging the United States to retain all territory acquired in the recent war with Spain. Introduced by Mrs. Bina Wyman after praise for Red Cross workers, the vote supports territorial expansion amid 300 attendees.
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Des Moines
United States
Spain
Werenes Nightingale
Clara Jaron
Red Cross
Woman's Club of
Iowa
Parole System Advocated by Anamosa Prison Press
The Anamosa Prison Press argues for parole in Iowa prisons citing about 100 released on suspension of sentences with five breaking conditions and returning. It notes 99 elderly inmates living independently at about $1000 monthly savings and asserts parole reduces criminal tendencies and prison costs.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Titonka Emerges as New Buffalo Township Town Name
A new town in Buffalo township has sold 83 business lots and expects rapid growth as lumber and carpentry teams arrive. Corner lots fetched $500 with Supervisor King buying and reselling at $725. Over $10,000 in lots have sold in a week as Titonka is adopted, a name tied to local history and Sioux language.
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Buffalo Township
King
Great Buffalo Range
Sxoxsuth County
A. L. Seeley
Buffalo Fork
Algona
Judge Call
Kossuth County
Heirs Battle John Whittaker Fortune Across the Atlantic
Interest in the John Whittaker estate in England reaches Jlardin county as Mrs. A M Bryson heir and Senator W V Alen of Nebraska, once Ackley attorney, promote the case in the United States with papers filed.
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Jlardin County
John Whittaker
England
A. M. Bryson
Ackley
Town Falls
W. V. Alen
Nebraska
Bryson
New Industry Seen From Acorn Stalk Paper Discovery
A proposed method to produce printing paper from acornstalks at a cent per pound could spark a vast new industry. If commercial tests verify it, forests would be conserved and farming and journalism would gain a new impetus.
Fruit harvest at Marshal Town soldiers home
On the grounds of the soldiers home at Marshal Town the season yielded 8 000 boxes of berries 15 000 pounds of grapes and 1 200 melons. The home residents feasted on the fruit all season and the gardens showed a surplus of 301 20 dollars.
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Marshal Town
A Successful Year at Iowa State College of Agriculture
The class of 1908 graduates as Ames reports its best year. The college added a compulsory extra year, revived student engagement through a strong Lecture and Athletic Association, paid off debts, expanded English instruction, and advanced the Model Farm training. The domestic economy department for young women remains a strength, with 13 graduates.
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Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Aiigin Ames
Athletic Association
Chicago
Joint Rate Hearing Set For December 20
Iowa rail commissioners scheduled a December 20 Des Moines hearing on joint local rates prompted by the Port Arthur Export company. The decision could reshape cross‑state commerce as the supreme court previously struck down an 80 percent joint rate for lack of notice.
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Julien Dubuque
Dubuque
Iowa
Itfe
Aldrich
Pierre Couteau
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Camp McKinley
Statehouse
Washington
Valley Forge
Des Moines
Towa
Ralway
India
Port Arthur Export Company
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sioux City & Northern
Omaha & St. Louis
Judge Gambrell Rules Bond Stamps Exempt for Court Appointees
In Adel, Judge Gamble holds that bonds required in legal proceedings for court appointees such as receivers, assignees, executors, administrators, and guardians are exempt from the 60 cent revenue stamp tax. Clerks must approve bonds with sufficient security without collecting the tax. This marks the first state ruling on the issue and interests attorneys and clerks.
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Ion
James D. Gamble
Adel
District Court
Internal Revenue Collector
Gumble
Mrs. Mabel Anderson Pleads Guilty in Fort Scott Case
Mrs. Mabel Anderson of Atlantic pleaded guilty in federal court at Fort Scott Kansas to using the mails to defraud. She was sentenced to one day in jail and a $25 fine. The court said she acted under company contract and the scheme was fraudulent.
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Mabel Anderson
Atlantic
Fort Scott
Kaw
Anderson
Chicago
Iowa
Ansas
Exas
Keokuk Family Members Win Idaho Office Seats
Grace Johnesse was elected superintendent of schools in Idaho City Idaho. Lottie Johnesse McFadden appears to have lost by 51 votes for county superintendent of schools in Custer County. Frank E Johnsesse won a seat in the Idaho Legislature representing Grangeville Idaho County Idaho.
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William M. Johnesse
Keokuk
Grace
Johnesse
Idaho City
Idaho
Lottie Johnesse McFadden
Sebools
Custer County
Frank E. Johnesse
Grangeville
Idaho County
Train Hits Motor Car in Blizzard at Broadway Crossing
In a blizzard at the Broadway crossing in Council Bluffs the Northwestern fast mail crashed into a motor car, tearing off the end but injuring none of the passengers. The motor car stalled on the track as a high wind blew the trolley from the wire.
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Council Bluffs
Northwestern Fast Mail
Broadway Crossing
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