Plans for Iowa Union social headquarters at Iowa City
The greater university committee is studying financing a permanent social headquarters building for university men with an estimated cost of 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Funds would come from students faculty and wealthy alumni. The plan mirrors similar university clubs like Reynolds Club at the University of Chicago and Minnesota’s fundraising efforts.
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Iowa City
Greater University Committee
Iowa Union
M. L. Ferson
Reynolds Club
University of Chicago
Diamond Jo” Reynolds
Steamboat Fame
University of Minnesota
Regents of
Iowa University
Collision on Interurban injures six and a baby
In Des Moines six persons and a baby were slightly hurt when Woodward car 703 rear ended Des Moines car 705 at Moran station. Passengers were thrown amid shattered glass and aisles. The conductor was seriously injured. authorities blamed faulty brakes though officials offered no explanation.
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Des Moines
Perry
Moran
Woodward
Alberson
Thief Steals $380 From Bible Sealed Savings
In Des Moines a burglar removed thirty eight ten dollar bills hidden in a Bible owned by Mrs. Mary Sumpter at 728 Third Street. The Bible was placed back in the dresser, and there are no clues to the thief. Mrs. Sumpter suspects no one and believes the loss was accidental rather than planned.
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Des Moines
Mary Sumpter
Third Street
Lamp Oil Burns Kill Burlington Coachman
Frank Oscar Magnuson a coachman for Mrs. W. D. Gilbert was fatally burned after oil from a lantern drenched his clothing in the snow behind the Gilbert home. He fell in the dark while returning to the stables and was consumed by flames before help arrived. He died a few hours later.
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Burlington
Frank Oscar Magnuson
W. D. Gilbert
Gilbert
Magnuson
Five Saloons Enjoined in Davenport Prohibition Case
Davenport activists Thomas G. Conant and W. Vascal through H B Betty filed injunctions against Brick Munroe Pearl Galvin Pink Dillig Claus Groth Hall Aslan Haphael Parser Garden for violating blue laws. Saloons run dance halls with alcohol sales after hours cited as main violation and more prosecutions expected.
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Davenport
Thomas G. Conant
Kutzieben Case Moves Through Courts For New Trial
Attorneys Popham and Harper of Murcnvo represent Kutziebin the German baron serving a life term for wreck. Rock Island train at Stomested discussed ferries due and county efforts to appeal. If failed, trial will be held soon. Kulzichen granted a new trial by the supreme coach.
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Kutzieben
Paulowa
Popham
Harper
Murcnvo
Kutziebin
Rock Island
Stomested
Lows County
Cupreme
Kulzichen
Green Mountain Savings Bank Closes After Year in Operation
Green Mountain Savings bank in Marshalltown closed its doors after operating for a year with a 10000 capital. State Bank Examiner Leland Windsor took charge and deanalized manager Dr. Stuart B. McDiarmid, amid claims of a factional feud with Walter Thomas at the bank. Deposits total 11000 with 20000 in bills receivable, as efforts to sell to Farmers Elevator backers unfold. McDiarmid was later arrested on fraud charges and jailed pending a preliminary hearing.
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Green Mountain
Marshalltown
Green Mountain Savings Bank
State Bank
Leland Windsor
Des Moines
Omaha
Stuart B. McDiarmid
McDiarmid
Farmers’ Elevator
Walter Thomas
F. F. McElhinney
Black Hawk Savings Bank
Waterloo
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Smithland
Woodbury County
Rodney
Monona County
Stuart B. McDiarmed
Hutson
Millard
McDiarmed
Captain Buchan Defends Congers Over Relic Sale
Capt F E Buchan United States Army says Mrs Conger’s sale of rare Chinese relics is no loot by soldiers. He notes items bought from curio dealers over years and exempt under ambassadorial personal effects law. He calls calls for congressional inquiry absurd. The Buchans are linked to events in Peking during the Boxer uprising.
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Omaha
Neb
F. E. Buchan
United States Army
F E. H. Conger
Conger
Buchan
Mrs Conger Sells Pekin Curios For 17438 Dollars
The sale of Mrs EB H Conger’s Chinese curios seized during the Boxer uprising raised 9382 dollars on day two and 17439 dollars total. Purchasers included the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Mrs W SK Vanderbilt Jr. The imperial bell sold for 560 dollars. bronze war clubs fetched high prices.
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Conger
New York
N. Y
EB. H. Conger
Pekin
United States
China
Metropolitan Museum of Art
W. SK. Vanderbilt, Jr
Temple of Agriculture
Girl Burned Alive at Independence Hotel Waterloo
Miss Maude Wilson, a Gedney hotel cook at Independence, was badly burned when flames engulfed her. Travelers rushed to help as rescuers smothered the fire. she remains alive but critically ill. Origin of the blaze unknown. an inquest will be held.
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Miss Maude Wilson
Independence Hotel
Waterloo
Pacific Voyage Anecdotes and Pidgin English Tales
A first Pacific voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu is filled with humorous observations. The narrator recalls Chinese stewards, pidgin English, seasickness, and rough seas, plus encounters with Captain Porter and Esquimaux dishes, ending with arrival near Molokai and a welcome by a U S naval training ship.
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Porter
Esquimaux Dainties
Esquimaux
Honolulu
Tropics
Molokai
Father Damien
Waterloo Boy Killed Stopping Runaway Team
Waterloo boy Edward Whittier working at Kidora was killed while trying to stop a runaway team. In attempting to seize the horses he slipped and fell under the wagon, the vehicle passing over his chest and causing fatal injuries. His body was taken to Ocala for burial.
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Waterloo
Ledward Whittier
Kidora
Whittier
Oclaciu
Elijah Hidden by a Widow as Jezebel Targets Prophet
In 1908 style prose, Jezebel pressures King Ahab to capture Elijah for defying Baal. Messengers search widely, yet Elijah remains unseen, sheltered by a widow near the Zidonians as Jezebel boasts of Baal’s power. The text questions human reach versus divine concealment.
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Baal
Israel
God
Elijah
Ahab
Jezabel
Jezebel
Obedience and Waiting in Elijahs Spirit of Faith
Sermonette on Elijah living in Psalmic trust during Ahab's reign. It teaches two actions to enter God's care: obey and wait. Obedience brings bold truth and divine friendship despite enemies. waiting tests faith until God opens the next step at Cherith and provides anew.
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Elijah
Ahab
Fellowship of
Man
Cherith
Ahab Faces Drought Amid Elijah Jeers and Jezebel Threats
Kings of Israel endure three months without rain as drought strains pastures and livestock. Elijah’s prophecy haunts Ahab while Jezebel vows punishment, unleashing tension over faith and fate in Jezreel.
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Ahab
Obadiah
Jezreel
Elijah
Progress and machines replace human labor in McCormick era
The narrative recalls 19th century growth from hand labor to mechanization. It cites McCormick’s bolt costs in 1845, a modern machine that makes 1300 guard fingers in ten hours for one cent per six, and Chicago factory finds of wire work and vast daily production. It ends with a note on trading stamps.
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McCormick
James K. Polk
White House
Chicago
Brooks
Everybody’s Magazine
Temperance Worker Endorses Peruna For Women Health
Bessie Farrell of Brooklyn New York president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Association writes that Peruna is a valuable nerve and blood remedy. She attests it builds up worn-out health and aids digestion in women especially new mothers. Dr Hartman has prescribed Peruna for thousands of women with positive letters of thanks.
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Iveess
Bessie Farrell
Third Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Young People’s Christian Temperance Association
Hartman
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