Road construction in Lee county soils and materials
The discussion outlines that hard roads require artificial surfaces with durable materials than the natural state. Local county materials like stone and gravel suit Lee county roads at moderate cost, while bricks and asphalt are more city oriented. Three soil classes exist: black loam, yellow clay, and sandy loam, with issues like quicksand and mucky spots needing special treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itom Farmera
Ae Ge Judd
Dixon
Lee County
Proper underdrained roads and stone road construction
The article outlines road drainage basics including underdrains and side ditches, then explains stone road building on ordinary soil. It covers grading, rolling, ditch shaping, stone depth, costs per rod, and adjustments for clay or sandy soils, plus single-track paths for muddy seasons.
Building Better Roads Through Stone Pavement Traditions
The piece explains McAdam and Telford stone road methods, noting stone sizes from nut to egg, the benefits of layered stones, and how durable roads lower long term costs. It argues good roads boost farm value and market access, linking rural areas with cities and boosting commerce.
Roads of France Impress Novelist Mary H. Catherwood
Mary H. Catherwood recounts French highways in Atlantic Monthly praising toll free smooth macadam roads. She notes double line of poplars along routes and irrigation channels protecting trees amid drought free lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Catherwood
Atlantic Monthly
Beauce
France
Officer Geor g Ross Shoots John Lessell in Perry
Officer Georg Ross fired after pursuing a man in northern Perry following private reports of a dangerous individual. He discharged three shots when the man advanced. Lessell, a Milwaukee roundhouse machinist, was struck and believed he was being robbed, near the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Ross
John Lessell
Perry
Ross
Milwaukee Roundhouse
Silence Breaks After Sioux City Stabbing Death
T M Reilly an 18 year old Cudahy Packing Company worker died three weeks after being stabbed while playing with peers. He named Pat as the assailant before dying, and police believe a fellow worker, whose surname is undisclosed, committed the killing to gain promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Reilly
Sioux City
Pat
Reilly
Cudahy Packing Company
Wealthy Hamilton County Farmer Dies At 65 Near Jewell Junction
George Stailey died at his home near Jewell Junction from a stroke. He was 65, had lived in Hamilton county 30 years, and rarely traveled to town. An old bachelor and wealth farmer he owned 500 acres valued around 30000 dollars. He leaves his estate to Miss Simonson, 18, whom he adopted about a year ago, with a condition she must not marry until age 30.
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George Stailey
Jewell Junction
Hamilton County
Simonson
Secretary Reverses Land Office Ruling in Roe vs Plumley Case
Secretary Smith reverses a General Land Office decision in the Des Moines district dispute over land entered by George M Roe for the heirs of Samuel Plumley. He rules the entryman acted in good faith, allowing heirs to complete the entry and dismissing Roe's contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
General Land Office
George M. Roe
Samuel Plumley
Des Moines
Roe
Tragic Fire Fatality at Belmond School Opera
During a school performance in Belmond a lamp fell from the ceiling striking Miss Celia Finch a city teacher who was playing the star role. Oil from the lamp ignited her clothing and she burned severely dying from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Belmond
Celia Finch
State Bankers Elect Officers in Marshalltown Meeting
In the annual meeting of the State Bankers association the officers were elected. President J. K. Deming of Dubuque. Vice president C. R. Hannan of Council Bluffs. Secretary J. M. Dinwiddie of Cedar Rapids. Treasurer Charles H. Martin of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bankers
Marshalltown
State Bankers’ Association
J. K. Deming
Dubuque
C. R. Hannan
Council Bluffs
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Rapids
Charles H. Martin
Des Moines
Latham Given 11 Years in Penitentiary for Sioux City Robberies
C. A. Latham convicted of multiple highway robberies in Sioux City and charged with shooting a resisting citizen was sentenced to 11 years in the penitentiary. His partner, Guy & Wills, described as a well known young man, received five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Latham
Sioux City
Guy & Wills
The Power of Money Flowers in the Dooryard
Kendall Perry shares a humble home enriched by flowers and shrubbery and tidy walks. The piece argues a well-kept dooryard adds beauty, value, and daily pleasure, calling flowers the cheapest form of enrichment and a civic blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Perry
Properly preparing Bordeaux mixture protects fruit trees
The text warns that improper Bordeaux mixture preparation can injure apples causing russeting and rough surfaces and damage foliage. When prepared correctly it is a highly effective fungicide for trees and fruits, while under or over mixing increases risk to crops.
Objection to Good Roads Cited by Tennessee Farmer
Chief Consul Scherer recalls a farmer who scolded his push for good roads. The farmer argued mud roads are cheaper, noting he can work mules barefoot in dirt, whereas stone roads force $36 yearly shoeing costs. Local bulletin quote.
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Consul Scherer
Tennessee
L. A. W. Bulletin
Notable Iowa Strikes and Deaths Mark 19th Century Notices
Webster City banker B F Miller dies at 63 after a two year illness. Afton fire destroys 35000 in property. Occi dental hotel set ablaze in two spots but saved. Hiram Wheeler sells residence to G M Taggart of Odebolt with possession immediate. Murray Iron Works to relocate Corliss engine plant from Sioux City to Burlington. Rev J H Rhea of Clinton dies after paralysis at about 65. Two Fisher children die after boiling water accident. Marion teen drowns in Indiana creek while fishing. Dr Asa Horr, Dubuque pioneer, dies at 78. Joe Cameron fractures back in Bancroft hayloft accident. Town City Judge Wade sentences George Brewer to two years. Knights of Pythias to meet in Oskaloosa August 12. Suel Spaulding released after embezzlement claim. Wilson Newton killed by cars near West Liberty. Cedar Falls & Minnesota railroad sale yields 600000 to J S Hannah of Chicago. Mapleton gold rumor stirs local excitement. George D Perkins (Rep) seeks fourth term in Cherokee. Dows post office robbed. safe looted. George J Crane seeks receiver for United States Masonic Beneficent assoc. Monsignor Roger Ryan receives papal title. Dr W C Pipino injured after horse accident. W B Guthrie dies at 36 in Sibley. widow and two children survive. Guthrie lineage linked to Guthrie, O.
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B. F. Miller
Webster City
Iowa
Afton
Occidental Hotel
Hiram C. Wheeler
G. M. Taggart
Johnson County
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Knights of Pythias
Oskaloosa
Suel Spaulding
State Pharmacy Commission
Wilson Newton
Davenport
West Liberty
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Minnesota
John 8. Hannah
Chicago
Illinois Company
Mapleton
Charles I. Whiting
George D. Perkins
Cherokee
Congress
Dows
State Insurance Department
George J. Crane
United States Masonic Benevolent Association of
Council Bluffs
Roger Ryan
Dubuque
W. C. Pipino
W. B. Guthrie
Sibley
Guthrie, O. 'T
Convention of Charities and Corrections Opens in Grand Rapids
The £ d annual convention in Grand Rapids opened with 600 of 800 delegates attending. Harvey J. Hollister presided, Gov. John J. Rich gave the welcome, joined by Mayor L. C. Stow and University of Michigan president J. B. Angeli. Andrew E. Malmore and A. O. Wright delivered responses and addresses on the new philanthropy and reform efforts. The June conference later split into sections to discuss juvenile reformatories, charity organization, chronic insane poor, soldiers homes, and child saving, with noon and evening sessions on related topics.
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of ‘Charities
Corrections
Grand Rapids
Mich
of Charities and Corrections
Harvey J. Hollister
Grand Rapids Charity Organization
John J. Rich
L. C. Stow
J. B. Angeli
University of Michigan
Andrew E. Malmore
Green Bay
Wis
A. O. Wright
Madison
Wright
National Conference of Corrections and Charities
Franklin H. Briggs
Rochester
Philip W. Ayers
Chicago
Samuel Bell
Newberry
C. BE. Faulkner
Atchinson
Kan
H. W. Lewis
Washington
Veto overridden as River and Harbor bill passes Congress
The Senate joined the House in passing the river and harbor bill over the president’s veto by a 56 to 5 vote. Democratic senators Bate Chilton Hill Smith and Vilas opposed. Debate lasted four hours with supporters praising the override and opponents urging veto sustainment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Messrs
Bate
Chilton
Hill
Smith
Vilas
West
Dem
Sherman
Pettigrew
S. D
Berry
Ark
Stewart
Nev
Stanley
Rep
Conn
Butler
Pep
N.C
Smith, Vilas, Bute
State of
New York
Franklin in Bronze Unveiled in Lincoln Park
Chicago witnessed the unveiling of a bronze Benjamin Franklin statue gifted by Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune. Rene Bache unveiled the statue before about 3000 spectators as Medill spoke of Franklin’s memory and the gift as a tribute to American manhood. Conrad Kahler accepted for the printers and William Penn Nixon for the Lincoln Park commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin Franklin
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Lincoln Park
Rene Bache
Philadelphia
Franklin
Medill
Conrad Kahler
William Penn Nixon
Death of Ex Senator Stearns of Minnesota
Telegram from San Diego announces the death of Judge Ozora P. Stearns of Duluth Minnesota born 1881 in De Kalb New York. He moved to California seeking health, served in the Ninth Minnesota Volunteers, led the Thirty-ninth United States colored troops, and was elected to the U S Senate in 1871 before serving as a judge in the Eleventh Judicial District for four terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
San Diego
Cal
Ozora P. Stearns
A Sad Story of Mrs E Champion Elgin Illinois
A lengthy antique feature profiles Mrs. E Champion widow of George Champion of Elgin Illinois. Born in England she endured shipwrecks poverty loss and illness before relocating to Illinois. After falling into paralysis and injuries she found relief in Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, praising their life restoring effects.
Are You Going to Cripple Creek Santa Fe Route Ad
Direct privileged travel from Chicago and Kansas City to Cripple Creek mining district. Luxurious Pullmans free reclining chair cars fastest time and low rates. Free illustrated Cripple Creek book by mail on request to G I Nicholson or from any Atchison Topeka Santa Fe agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Santa Fe
Chicago
Kansas City
Nicholson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Corn Belt illustrated monthly dairy farm information
The Corn Belt is an illustrated monthly newspaper by the Chicago Burlington and Guiney Railroad. It aims to share information about western farm lands in an engaging way. Subscription is 25 cents postage to Corn Belt 200 Adams Street Chicago for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Guiney RR
Adama St
Chicago
Reliable agent sought for piano and organ sales in all counties
Wantin Reliable man to take the agency for our pianos and organs in every county not already represented. Money can be made. Only men of good habits who can give first class references need apply. Address Esrry & Camr, No. 28 State St., Chicago, IL. "I am reduced to great extremities again." signed the funny man, till he tossed off another joke or two involving the Chicago girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esrry & Camr
Chicago
Funny Man
Chicago Tribune
Lost Strayed or Stolen at McVickers Theater Chicago
Advert reads Lost Strayed or Stolen two act comedy with music at McVickers Theater Chicago next attraction. Beats secured by mail and assorted odd notes in text suggest era and location without clear additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promises $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, listing J Curnuy & Co. Toledo as origin and Devigelets as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Curnuy & Co
Toledo
Devigelets
Three Posters for One Dollar Offer from Railway Agent
Three for a dollar posters in colors by W W Dons Ethel Reed and Ray Brown will be sent free by mail on receipt of one dollar. Limited numbers available. orders to Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Donson
Ethel Reed
Ray Brown
Guo
H. Hitar- Ford
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Train Service on Monon Route Commuter Schedule
Starting Sunday June 7 the regular train for Indianapolis via the Monon Route will be on the Fast Mail leaving Chicago at 3 45 p m The Sleeper will be ready in Dearborn Station at 9 80 p m passengers may spend the evening in Chicago theatres or amusements before retiring. City Market Office 282 Clark St Chicago Tim Joulous ia possessed by a true mad devil and a dull spirit at once Layator.
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Monon
Indianapolis
Chicago
Dearborn
Polle Street
City
Clark St
Chica
Tim Joulous Ia
Layator
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Frank Monua
Washington Post
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Dr. Kline
Dr. Kine
Arch St. Philo ,Pa
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J. Mulmall
Waukegan
New Tee
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New
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Rae
Detroit
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Aue Aa i
California Fig Syrup Co
Arkansas
Orth Arkansas
Hare Ecvr
V. M. Powell
Harrison, Ark
Harrison and
Boone County Bank
Usiow PaciFic Ry. Co
BEOC
OCO Acres
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Ke McAluas Tne
Omazeda
Hires Rootbeer
Charles E. Hires Co
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WIL Green & Sons
Ives
Atlanta
HB. M. Woolley
Arrname
Modoc Boap CO
Cincinnati
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