Records from Iowa pages report varied local events
De Marion hosts a Business Men's Club led by Capt. G W Rathbun. Mike Kurt killed a rattlesnake north of Cascade. Bellevue postmaster’s wife J C Campbell found dead. Mrs W F King of Cornell College Mt Vernon died in Lake Forest sanitarium. Nic Engle of Dubuque pardoned from forgery. A Cedar Rapids child died after boiler accident. Shilling of the Iowa State Dairymen’s Association plans to exhibit the old Stewart creamery at St. Louis. A Lisbon Sun item notes a telephone line owner finding a customer listening in. Ames State College reports faculty changes including Rapp’s resignation, Gay’s appointment, Mary Sabin’s resignation, Meritt filling, and Price’s departure. Homer Price resigns horticulture head. Erwin to dean at Ohio. he succeeds. Glinton city council political clashes stall business with arrests attempted but blocked. Republican aldermen absent, mayor cites warrant. eventual return without formal session.
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Marion
G. W. Rathbun
Mike Kurt
Cascade
J. C. Campbell
Bellevue
W. F. King
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Lake Forest
Nic Engle
Dubuque
J. W. Jinko
Cedar Rapids
B. Shilling
Iowa State Dairymen’s Association
Iowa
Stewart
Spring Branch
Delaware County
Lisbon Sun
Iowa Telephone Company
State College At
Ames
Homer Price
University of Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Erwin
Glinton
Tainois
ISU Fair Adds Seats At Amphitheatre Overlooking Track
Iowa State Fair management increases amphitheatre seating by 2,500 with an east end addition. The upgraded section offers excellent views for evening spectacles and rival the best seats in the main amphitheatre as total capacity reaches about 9,000.
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Iowa State Fair Management
Miss Death Recovers After Appendectomy At German Hospital
A Philadelphia Ledger report describes Miss Death undergoing appendicitis surgery in a German hospital. Dr Frank Hackett Dye performed the operation and two nurses Miss Payne and Miss Grone cared for the patient as she recovered rapidly.
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Miss Death
Dye
Frank Hackett Dye
Miss Payne
Miss Grone
Village Sold at Stockton Auction in Yorkshire
A Yorkshire village was auctioned at Stockton for £1510, with the lot including a farmhouse and buildings, sixteen acres of grass land, two houses, four cottages, small gardens and a blacksmith shop. The auctioneer noted the appeal of referring to “my village up in Yorkshire.”
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Yorkshire
Stockton
Record Ore Loading Pace Sets Shipping Mark
At Ashland docks in Wisconsin the steamer James H Hoyt was filled with 5202 tons of ore in 1 hour 8 minutes at 5000 tons per hour under the supervision of Northwestern Superintendent Sampson. Witnesses corroborated the feat as the Hoyt reached full load with lines cast off in record time.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Ashland
Wis
James H. Hoyt
Northwestern Line
Hoyt
Sampson
Northwestern
Indianapolis Growth and New Hotel Highlight Washington Post Note
A Washington Post quotation credits Indianapolis as the fastest growing inland city with a rising population from 48,000 in 1870 to an estimated 200,000 in the year. It notes major factories and the impending $1,500,000 Claypool Hotel on Bates House site, claiming unmatched elegance in U.S. hospitality.
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Indianapolis
America
Chester Bradford
Indiana Metranalia
Washington
Claypool
Bates House
Washington Post
Manitoba’s Vast Farm Lands Promise Empire Grain
Winnipeg dispatch to the London Express notes more than 80 million acres of arable land across Manitoba and western Canada, with 13 to 14 million currently cultivated. The report claims vast prairie grass tracts can feed cattle with little cultivation and asserts Manitoba and Assiniboia support Canada’s role as the empire’s granary.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
London Express
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Athabasca
United Kingdom
Canada
Electric lights proposed for Tombs prison cells
The Tombs in Gotham will soon open with each cell fitted with an electric light sink toilet and iron bedstead A few months away the new prison will replace the old grim landmark known for its roaches and stench Some prisons already offer similar comforts but Tombs will be among the first with individual illumination for inmates.
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Tombs
Gotham
Western
Wilhelmina's Crown Description in Historic Detail
The crown of Queen Wilhelmina described as dull gold with polished edges and a crimson velvet cap. Studded with sapphires and emeralds, it features imperial arches ending in sixteen points with pearls, and the globe and cross adorned with nine graduated pearls.
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Wilhelmina
Polish Nobles Shaved Heads in Zappot Spa Show of Sympathy
A Polish nobleman and his wife faced a political offense trial at Zap pot where heads were shaved under Russian custom. The next day all Poles present, men and women, shaved their heads in a mass display of solidarity.
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Zappot
Local Classified Ad and Real Estate Sale Notice
A mixed item list includes an 80 by 160 property with house barn and well to be sold at auction July 25 at 2 pm by the undersigned with right to reject bids. Also mentions horse care products and a medicine book offer from W F Roun.
For Sale 160 Acres in Day County S Dak and 7 Room House in Magon City
For sale 160 acres in Day county South Dakota section 82 two120 north range 58 six miles west of Lilly with 65 acres in barley shares good rolling loam soil every acre tillable price 24.00 per acre cash terms Also new modern seven room house in Magon City Iowa Write for terms and particulars A E Moraan Box 7 Ocean Park California
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Lilly
Day County
S. Dak
Magon City
Towa
A. E. Moraan
Ocean Park
Calif
Low Rates to Pacific Northwest and California
Low round trip rates to California and return August 1 to 14. Also discounted trips to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver on the same dates. For rates and train service contact a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Victoria
Vancouver
Chicago, Milwakee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Pecan Oil Promoted for Horse Foot Inflammation
C. W. Brown offers pecan oil claimed to ease inflammation on the inside walls of horses feet.
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W. F. Roun
C. W. Brown
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve hailed by patient in South Carolina
A testimonial from H. A. Tisdale of Summerton recounts relief from twenty years of bleeding and protruding piles after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The ad notes two boxes cured him 18 months ago with no relapse. It also mentions Mrs. Custer seeking pensions and government work in Washington for veterans of General Custers regiment.
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DeWitt
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
S. C
Coughs and Lung Ailments Solved by New Discovery
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports severe coughs and consumption lasting all night until three bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. The product promises to cure coughs colds grip bronchitis and serious lung trouble at 50 cents and 1.00 with free trials at Soetje s drug store. Maeterlinck praised German theaters as more original and profound than French successes.
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Chas
Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. Kings
Soetje's
Maeterlinck
Catarrh of the Stomach Then Army General Leaves Service
An advertisement notes stomach catarrh from overloaded digestion and mucous membrane irritation cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure based on a testimonial from J R Rhea of Coppell Texas. It also mentions Lieut General Miles announcing his retirement after forty years in the army.
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J. R. Rhea
Coppell
Tex
Miles
Working Night and Day New Life Pills Ad
The busiest little thing ever made is Dr Kings New Life Pills. They change weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Only 25c per box sold by O H Soetje. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy will visit Pais on Oct 1.
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Dr. King
O. H., Soetje
King Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Pais
Electric Bitters touted as cure for rheumatism and more
Colusa California resident Joe Golobick endorses Electric Bitters after claiming 15 years of rheumatism pain were cured by a few bottles. Advertised as helpful for liver kidney troubles and general debility with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by O H Speijé, druggist. Plymouth twine also recommended by binders manufacturers and sold at Hall's Hardware.
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Joe Golobick
Colusa
Calif
O. H. Speije
Plymouth
Hall's
Sun burner stoves touted as durable odorless heat sources
Advertisement claims A. B. GC Tea as a mood lifter and sleeping aid, then promotes Sun burners and hot plates as durable odorless gasoline stove options from Davis' Hardware. Cream flour marketed to housewives, available at Model.
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Davis’ Hardware
Davis
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Illinois Central Railroad
J. Z. Merry
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RB. R
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J. ,. Merry
Ilinois Central Railroad
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East End
Bacon
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