Ames Students Win Spoor Trophy at Chicago Stock Show
The agricultural students at the State College at Ames won the Spoor trophy for best livestock judges at a Chicago stock show last week, defeating rivals from about a dozen agricultural colleges. Senator Depew plans marriage in Paris before Christmas, with a directory listing December 1901 as the date to Miss May Palmer.
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State College
Ames
Chicago
Senator Depew
Paris
Congressional
May Palmer
Postmasters Reappointed as Terms End Soon
Iowa postmasters Wonser at Tama and Brotherlin at Tipton receive re appointments as terms near termination. A Methodist hymnal revision committee in Cincinnati votes to drop Sweet Hour of Prayer and He Leadeth Me from future editions despite lingering popularity among Methodists.
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Post Office Department
Iowa
Wonser
Tama
Brotherlin
Tipton
Cincinnati
Bank Robberies Turn Deadly in Iowa
Iowa crimes surge as bank robberies claim lives. Two Greenville robbers were arrested and convicted of first degree murder and await execution. In Chelsea last week robbers shot the nightwatchman during a planned bank rooting.
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Iowa
Greenville
Chelsea
Telegraph Herald Advises Cascade Pioneer on Democratic Drift
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald urges the Cascade Pioneer to resist backsliding toward old-time Democratic followers of Cleveland. It laments kind words for voters who opposed Democratic candidates after backing modern principles and warns the Pioneer to shun those fellows as bad guides. The piece insists the editor stay away from these associates and remain a good boy.
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Dubuque
Congressman Cousins Pushes Repeal Of Bankrupt Law
The piece commends Congressman Cousins for introducing a bill to repeal the bankrupt law. It notes Iowa congressmen largely opposed its enactment, arguing the country tires of its misuse. Debtors have exploited it, harming creditors, and the agricultural heartland of Iowa has little need for the law.
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Cousins
Iowa
Towa
Senator Allison Unanimous ReElection Favored by Press
The Iowa State Register lauds a unanimous re election for Senator Allison but questions if Democratic lawmakers will join Republicans. Telegraph Herald of Dubuque protests the idea while arguing for a conditional vote and contends free silver influenced the defeat was not decisive.
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Iowa State Register
Allison
Allizon
Telegraph-Herald of
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Eloquence of Mr Cousins At Delmonico Banquet
The Washington Times reports Congressman Robert G. Cousins of Town delivered a Burns themed oration at a St Andrew society banquet in New York. The hall fell silent as he spoke with mellow cadence, evoking Scotland and Ayrshire poet Robert Burns to thunderous acclaim.
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Washington Times
St. Andrew Society
Delmonico
Robert G. Cousins
United States
William C. Beer
New York
Shoeham
Manhattan
Andrew Carnegie
Robert Burns
Ayrshire
Robert Ingersol
Cousin
Scotland
Governor Proclaims Thanksgiving Day for Mary’s Request
Mary Zigiang of Northwestern Iowa pressed Governor Shaw to set a second Thanksgiving after illness kept her from the feast. The governor issued a proclamation asking parents to rest from secular labor on the day and to gather with friends, inviting Mary to choose guests and ensuring she receives a festive spread. he even sent a turkey by express from Des Moines.
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Mary Zigiang
Iowa
Shaw
Mary
Des Moines
Pneumonia and the Nurse's Role Highlighted in Dr Ramsey Lecture
Dr Ramsey of St Paul spoke to a medical association on pneumonia. He called it an interesting disease for nurses with crises where life rests with the nurse. He traced pneumonia to a germ, exposure and low vitality, noting men suffer more than women due to exposure and liquor.
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Ramsey
St. Paul
Medical Association
Narrow escape from fire at Beatty home on military road
Early last Monday morning a fire in the kitchen of John Beatty’s home on the military road west of town was discovered by awakened occupants. The blaze, likely started from the stove, was put out with damages totaling $60. No injuries are reported.
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John Beatty
Military Road
Smallpox reported in Delaware case linked to Pipestone funeral
A mild smallpox case is reported in Delaware involving Merton Boomer's young son who attended his grandfather Bateman's funeral. The patient arrived from Pipestone and exposure is acknowledged though officials hope no further spread will occur. Newton Fuller, a farmer near Ehler, was fatally struck by an Illinois Central train near Coggon after a wagon crossing injury.
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Delaware
Merton Boomer
Pipestone
Mion
Bateman
Hopkinton
Newton Fuller
Ehler
Illinois Central
Coggon
Mr. Fuller
Browningas of Tennessee would crowdsail if all were busy
A columnist notes that if congressmen matched Brownlow of Tennessee in industry a recall of nine tenths would be necessary. He cites Brownlow's first days' session with 252 bills introduced and remarks that the day was not brisk for additional bills.
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Brownlow
Tennessee
Roosevelt Epigrams And Rural Mail Routes In Iowa
The President's message extols prudence in business and wage protection while urging forest conservation and peaceful policy. Iowa notes hog price trends, cattle sales, and two rural mail routes pending approval, with August Jansen and Peter C. Lewson posting strong Chicago market results. Harry Cook begins the first rural route from Wyoming, 24 miles long, with two horses and a man.
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Tona
Bob
Iowa
Chicago
August Jansen
Mr. Jansen
Peter C. Lewson
Wyoming
Harry Cook
Harry
Rural Mail Routes Planned for Hopkinton County
Hopkinton is set to gain a countywide rural mail route system under Agent Boyland of the federal post office. He is laying out two new Hopkinton routes one east and one southwest and aims to replace haphazard petitions with a complete county grid. The change will end the Monticello to Manchester star route and affect Broadway post office service with Hazel Green to be served by daily routes.
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Hopkinton
Agent Boyland
Iowa
Manchester
Boyland
Town
Department
Monticello
Broadway
Hazel Green
Paroled forger returned to prison by governor’s order
O R Bruce of Central City who was paroled after a January 1900 Linn county district court forgery conviction has been re-arrested and sent back to the state penitentiary due to parole violations. Governor Shaw emphasizes strict supervision of paroled prisoners to prevent reoffending.
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O. R. Bruce
Central City
District Court
Linn County
Shaw
State Penitentiary
Iowa State Teachers Association to Meet in Des Moines
The forty seventh annual session of the Iowa State Teachers association will be held in Des Moines from December 26 to 30. A long program across the association’s departments has been arranged.
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Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Beware of Certain Traders in the Chicago Records
Uncle Silas warns in the American Thresherman about traders who rub their hands while bargaining and those who propose a high ball before business. He equates such gestures to predatory preambles and urges caution in negotiations.
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Chicago Records Herald
Silas
Auditor Merriam Sets Next Year Assessment Rules
Iowa state officials issue instructions to county auditors for next year’s assessment beginning after January 1. New buildings added to the assessment, while leased land is treated as personal property. The board of review supplies guides for assessors stressing ink write ups and prohibition of nicknames or ditto marks, with books to be proof-read from assessors’ rolls.
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Iowa State Register
Merriam
Board of Review
Frequent Happenings From the Philadelphia Bulletin
A column sketches social habits and language quirks. It notes women resisting defeat in cards, men with loud voices enjoying argument, and the appeal of polished sentences. It reflects on oratory, generalities, luck versus business sense, and how life choices shift under pressure.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Unprecedented farm paper club offer for four papers
The Iowa Homestead Farmers Institute Editions and The Poultry Farmer join our own paper in a four publication club. Readers gain local county and general news for one year at 220 dollars. The Homestead Poultry Farmer and Farmers Institute Editions are praised for practical farming guidance. Offer lasts a short time.
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Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
West
Homestead
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Townships and Additions
A series of property transfers are recorded including deeds from 700 Jonathan Easterly and J T Cole to J J Bender Lot 11 Block 8 Smiths Add Otis, Snyder and wife to Andrew Ballourts in Olin, and further transfers listing parcels in Richland Monticello Fairview and Wyoming. Selections include lands in Sec 2 Oxlord Sec 10 Fairview Sec 18 Wyoming and other blocks and lots with amounts noted such as 3300 1500 1700 8000 130 240 100 and 19468 dollars.
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Jonathan Easterly
J. T. Cole
J J. Bender
Smith
EE Snyder
Andrew Ballourts
J W Rhodes
Manna
SD Seamonds
John’ Wagener
Geo McKeever
Richland
Dell Williams
Frank Hoffman
Martelle
WYNN
Mattie E Fagan
S D Alspaugh
Scott & Rivnneta
J W Lyon
Fannie L Baitne
Julia A Farwell
Chas
Bidwell
Jos Emery
J H Byerly
Soc
Wyoming
Nickel Plate Will Sell Holiday Round Trip Fares
The Nickel Plate Road announces round trip tickets at a fare and one third to any Central Passenger Association territory point for Christmas and New Year holidays. Sales occur December 24 25 81 1901 and January 1 1902 with through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points. Tickets available at Chicago station Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue via the Elevated Loop. For details contact General Agent John Y Calahan 111 Adams St Chicago 2414.
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Nickel Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
New York City
Boston
Chicago
van Buren St
Pacific Ave
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Properties for sale near post office at bargain
Local reader offers several good houses and lots for sale including a listing within one block of the post office. Address 23w2 James Voorhees.
Thoroughbreds
A fragment from Scribner's depicts a spirited scene with Nellie and a blooded bay mare driven by eager riders. The dialogue blends rustic horsemanship and rural bravado as nature and sport converge in a countryside setting.
Bargain Day offer for 1902 Capital newspaper
On December 28 the Des Moines Daily Capital marks Iowa’s admission anniversary with a $2.00 yearly at mail order. Current subscribers can renew for 1902 by paying $2.00 and sending a letter and check to Safe Young. Also promotes gift subscriptions and a club rate with The Express for Inter Ocean.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Safe Young
Associated Press
Tun Express
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Tie
Scott's Emulsion Aids Dull and Pale Children
An advertisement compares horses fed grain and cross fed to show feeding as the key to vitality. It claims Scott's Emulsion adds nourishment, increases appetite, improves digestion, and supplies red blood to pale or thin children, making ordinary food more effective. It invites readers to request a free sample.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
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