Day of Grace and Judgment Biblical Sermon In Chicago
A Chicago sermon from January 1904 argues that God offers mercy now but will enforce judgment later. It cites Isaiah, Paul, and Jesus parables to urge turning to Christ before the day of grace ends and every knee bows to God in judgment.
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Ingratitude a Reflection on Human Nature and Kindness
A succinct meditation by Rev. Robert McKenzie on ingratitude. The speaker contrasts silent restraint with the cold ledger of favors granted and the injury caused by withheld acts. He invokes the harsh wind as harsher than human ungratefulness.
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Robert McKenzie
Peattie on Faith and Doubt in Edge of Things
A quoted reflection contrasts agnosticism with respect for the Creator. The speaker, Reggie, admits uncertainty about divine actions and self, but commits to waiting and remaining respectful until possible revelation.
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Reggie
Peattie
Dad Walker of Iowa Knights of Pythias Named Longtime Keeper
Harry D. Walker known as Dad Walker leads Iowa Knights of Pythias records and seal from Mt. Pleasant. Elected 1874, he is about 73, oldest in the United States in this post, with an assistant now sharing duties. He became a Pythian Knight in 1870 and remains highly respected by the grand lodge.
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Suffragists seek legislative resolution on constitution vote
Special correspondence notes woman suffragists will urge the legislature to approve a resolution submitting the suffrage amendment to voters. If approved it must pass again in 1906. The biennial election amendment advances to second reading after 1902 passage. State funds requests total several millions, including $1.4 million for state institutions and $2 million for three colleges.
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State Board of Control
St. Louis
Department of Agriculture
Measure to collect vital statistics may shift to doctors
County clerks propose requiring attending physicians to return birth reports. Assessors previously collected data but did so imperfectly. Death records are nearly complete while birth records are deficient, possibly explaining a drop in births and a rise in marriages last year.
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State Board of Health
Ghoul Plot Alleged in Chicago Theater Fire Victims
Rev. R L Marsh reports in Burlington that ghouls claimed jewels from victims of the Troquois theater fire and carried off bodies of richly jeweled women. He traveled to Chicago to aid relatives including his sister in law Mrs A J Hull and her three children, among five victims. The Hull home at 244 Oakland Boulevard stands desolate with a Christmas tree and toys scattered.
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Hull
Oakland Boulevard
Insurance policy dating seven years prior under Iowa law
Special correspondence notes a question for the attorney general on whether Iowa statutes permit an insurance company to issue auto dated policies. A policy sold in Iowa allegedly dated seven years before issuance charged at the premium for a younger age, raising concerns about legality under state insurance law.
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Iowa
Tax Ferret Law Under Fire By State Bar
State Bar legislative committee drafts appeal to lawmakers urging repeal of the tax ferret law. Lawyers call the statute unfair impracticable and unjust to the poor while the wealthy evade taxation. No formal Bar action taken. president and secretary have urged legislative attention to strong opposition.
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New Postal Telegraph District Centered in Des Moines
Towa is designated the nucleus of a new Postal Telegraph district uniting the Dakotas and two other states under Charles I. Fox with Des Moines as headquarters. All business for the three states will pass through the Des Moines office including new construction work in North Dakota next year. The district headquarters will require many more employees and will process all payrolls for the three-state area.
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North Dakota
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Schofield
Iowa
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State Board of Medical Examiners
State Teachers’ Association
Stanberry
Mason City
Barrett
Minnesota
Wil Tultion
Mio
Girdner Cowles
Callegas
All for Two Cents Free Man After 16 Years
Ellsworth P. De France leaves state pen after 16 years for a two cent postage stamp theft. Convicted in Nebraska US court for holding up a mail car, life sentence reduced by McKinley to 15 years. Also notes decline in Sunday school collections due to penny-in-slot machines.
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Ellsworth P. de France
United States Court
Nebraska
McKinley
Iowa to spend half a million for capitol repairs after fire
Des Moines reports the legislature will appropriate not less than 500000 for state house repairs this winter with potential excess. The fire in the north wing drives the need, while experts estimate total losses and rebuild costs, and reforms for fire safety and insurance are debated.
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