Belle Plaine Union backs Penrose as lieutenant governor candidate
A column from the Belle Plaine Union urges Senator Penrose as a gubernatorial running mate. The note references Curtiss, Henderson and D B Henderson as figures in politics and music, and touches on Harper's Weekly war views and the Burlington Hawkeye’s anniversary. It mentions a Des Moines paper straw poll with Dolliver leading and Cummins trailing, while noting the Hampton Recorder’s stance on subdividing large farms into smaller holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Belle Plaine Union
Senator Penrose
Senator
Des Moines
Dolliver
Gear
Larrabee
Cummins
Hampton Recorder
Recorder
Rev Beyer defends Curtis book. Drake awards odd degrees
This letter from Rev E G Beyer of Anamosa prison rebuts the belief he knew of Curtis book publication and voices the general view of Curtis. It criticizes Drake University for handing out Bachelor of Oratory degrees for performances lacking real eloquence and notes such degrees do not create true orators.
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Drake University
Des Moines
Angel Alley
Rev E G Beyer Corrects Prison Book Controversy
Anamosa June 10 1899 Rev E G Beyer writes to The Express to correct being linked to Curtis Writes a Book. He states the chaplain had no knowledge of the book and explains printing duties and unauthorized distribution occurred outside his control. He defends press censorship and asks for correction of the erroneous impression.
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Anamosa
the Express
Express
Curtis
United States
G, Beyer
Stout place bought for sheep pasture in Washington township
OooOOOO7 E. N. Hammond of Oxford Junction buys the Stout place in Washington township to graze a 1000 head flock. Dated notes cover local deaths, smallpox case, and tornado reports across Wisconsin and Nebraska with extensive damage and relief efforts.
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E. N. Hammond
Oxford Junction
Stout Place
Washington Township
Illinois Tuberculosis Rules Hit Iowa Dairymen
Gov. Tanner bans cattle imports from all states and foreign countries except Illinois unless cattle are tuberculin tested by a licensed vet before shipment. Quarantines and testing at owner's expense apply to any improperly certified cattle. Increased shipping costs and lower milk prices threaten Iowa dairymen as most cattle supplying Illinois come from Iowa.
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Chicago
Springfield
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Tanner
United States
Linois
R. T. Beckwith
Board of Health
Veterinary Board
Minois
Illinois
Towa
Tornado Season Brings Storm Fears And Safety Precautions
The storm fatalities this season may exceed previous years as the tornado season lengthens. Destructive weather has heightened fear, prompting anxious citizens to watch clouds keenly and seek shelter in cellars and caves to avoid harm.
Chancellor MacLean Tenders for State University Presidency
A report notes Chancellor MacLean, who has been offered the state university presidency, displays a neat side part and is described as exhibiting commendable strength of character.
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MacLean
The
State University
Tornado Strikes Salix Area Killing Family in Iowa
A tornado last Sunday afternoon east of Salix, Iowa near Sioux City killed John Malloy and his wife and 16 year old son. An 18 year old daughter was severely injured and several other children hurt. The storm forced the family to seek shelter in a cellar, then return to face the full blast. A son warned a widow and her children to seek shelter. they survived as their house was demolished.
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Iowa
Salix
Sioux City
John Malloy
Cornfields Overrun by Weeds After Heavy Rains
Frequent rains left cornfields crowded with weeds. farmers report reduced growth and labor needs to manage the infestation. Local agricultural agents warn of potential yield impact if conditions persist.
Census Supervisors Named for Town Districts in State
Ten of eleven census supervisors for Town have been chosen and will be submitted to the president. The list names J W Rowley, C D Eaton, J W Krapfel, G W Markley, J W Coxsee, A H Fortune, A W Brandt, I Myerest, J T Drug, and W J Hamilton across districts. They will select township enumerators and oversee census work next June. A Filipino rebellion battle last Tuesday ended with a rout. Americans suffered ten killed and many wounded, while rebels lost about one hundred killed and several hundred wounded under Generals Lawton Wheaton and Overshine.
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Rose
Agnes Gilroy
Lost Nation
Samuel C. Walker
Waterloo
Wisconsin
Nebraska
the Express
New Richmond
St. Paul
Herman
Washington
Merriam
J. W. Rowley
Keosaqua
C. D. Eaton
Wilton Junction
J. W. Krapfel
G. W. Markley
Tansing
J. W. Cox
Lawton
Wheaton
Overshine
Jones County Supervisors Meet in June Session 1899
Jones County Iowa supervisors convened June 5 1899 in Anamosa with all members present. They audited claims approved minutes and adjourned to 8 30 next day. On June 6 the board opened a road public highway hearing for Pleasant Hill district and established the road. The finance committee worked in the treasurer's office while the board audited claims. A third day report covered auditor fees permanent school fund receipts and disbursements with balances and transfers.
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Town City
LeClaire
Davenport
Towa City
Tipton
First National Bank of Chicago
Jones County Sunday School Association
M. E. Church
Wyoming
Friends of the Sunday School
D. Chase
Monticello
Will Corbit
Onslow
J. A. Nicoll
Mechanicsville
Agnes E. Graham
Thomas Dawson
Center Junction
I. H. Brasted
Anamosa
Cyrus Lamb
Morley
Jennie Manley
K. T. Lamb
Olin
A. A. Vaughn
8. M. McConnell
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
A. D
Sokol
Dunn
Peet
Sutherland
Clay
W. 5S. Barker
Board of Directors
Independent District of
Pleasant Hill
Jackson Township
Said Township
Haa
W. S. Barker
Towa
Caseereres
Soper
Starkweather
Othe Hon
Grntlemen
Permanent School Fund
J J Bodenhoffer
G W Gordon
Hon
Board of Supervisors of
Scyeereeser
J. W
Richardson
Kulhavy
W. Montague
J. P
Richland township officers named for J P and constables named
The board appointed township officers for Richland township including J. P. with M. B. Flannigan and A. B. Whittemore as candidates and Stephen Baldwin and Trunk Kurt as constables. The trustees approved permitting the Cascade assessor to copy Hill's Addition territory from Richland's records. The group adjourned to 8:30 tomorrow. Spirit Lake hotel Orleans torn down after costing 120000. Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold tablets advertised with a money-back offer.
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Richland Township
J. P
M. B. Flannigan
A. B. Whittemore
Stephen Baldwin
Trunk Kurt
Cascade
Sutherland
W.S. Barker
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Col. Henderson
Col
D. B. Henderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Harper’s Weekly
Burlington Hawkeye
Hawkeye
Edward Atkinson
Boston
E. G. Beyer
Anamosa Penitentiary
True Express
Byer
Solomon
Convict Curtis
Neighborhood News
Horace Barley
Delmar Junction
John Wherry
Oxford Mirror
Henry James
Scribner's Magazine
New England
Europe
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Star Clothing House
the People’s Clothiers
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Barker
Bal
T. J. Cowan, Co
Larrest
J. We. Ware, Co. Trena
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Iust
Pean Den'e Shee
Beit Vad
Bridge Road
Pisbes
W. 48
Ins
Orleans
Spirit Lake
O. H. Soetjesole Agt
M. W. Herrick
Wporney
Connseloe
Taw
Montecllo
Jones Co
Coweta
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
J. W. Doxsee
Town
Monticello Bank
T. B. Kent
Davsigian
Sargeon
WII
Anawer Ment
Olliaa Narros
portoMee
Lowe
WM. J. Coughlan
Hicks & Miers’ Store
Lows
J.H. Lathrop
Willery Ales
Biro
Y A. Mammitassen
A. Thomas
Montreallo
Rosulia
O. I. Komi
Runpie
Rundle
H. C. Boulken
Hag
Slicks & Sailers’ Store
Eee
Modern Remedy CO
Kewanee, Ill
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