Milwaukee Brewery Plans Cedar Rapids Expansion
The Val Blatz brewing association of Milwaukee will erect a large Cedar Rapids brewery with a daily capacity of 300 barrels. Governor Drake is expected to sign the manufacturing bill. Cato Sells says he will not seek gubernatorial honors this fall and supports ex Congressman White. Dudley re elected Maquoketa schools superintendent at 1300 dollars salary. Minnie Wynkoop named High School principal at 65 dollars monthly, with assistants Arnold and Spencer at 50 dollars, Ellis at 45 dollars.
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Val Blatz Brewing Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Drake
Cato Sells
Marshalltown Times Republican
United States District Attorney
White
CG. C. Dudley
Maquoketa
Minnie B. Wynkoop
Carrie Arnold
Bertha Spencer
Ida Ellis
Burglar Shot by Spring Gun in Cedar County Store Raid
A burglar died last week at West Branch Cedar county when a spring gun wounded him as he tried to enter a store. The shooter may face manslaughter charges for premeditatedly arming the trap. The piece condemns such deadly preparations and notes precedents of punishment for rash trespass defenses.
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West Branch
Cedar County
Senior editor H. L. Rann of Manchester Press dies
Mr. H. L. Rann, senior editor and publisher of the Manchester Press, died at his home last Saturday after a lingering illness. He founded the Press about 25 years ago and built it into a leading county weekly. Born January 24, 1824 in Alexander, New York, he learned printing as a boy and spent his life in journalism. He leaves a wife, one son H. L. Rann Jr. who becomes editor, and two daughters, one married.
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H. L. Rann
Manchester Press
Rann
Mr. Rann
Alexander
N. Y
H. L. Rann, Jr
Editor Praises Patronizing Home Industries Letter
An Iowa editor recalls drafting a strong piece urging support for home industries. A storekeeper replied with thanks, replying to a sentiment printed on a Chicago letterhead.
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Iown
Chicago
Dam Nearly Finished Washed Downriver Again
The near completed dam washed away once more last week with about 800 dollars lost. Heavy rains in the north raised the river, causing the damage reported by the Hopkinton Leader.
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Hopkinton Leader
Mrs McKinleys Favorite Color Explained
While on an outing down the river President McKinley and his wife toured, Mrs. McKinley chose blue for her bedroom walls and carpet. The room had been used by Mrs. Cleveland whose favorite color was red.
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President
Mrs. McKinley
Cleveland
To Distinguish Pure Linen Handkerchiefs
The method uses a moistened fingertip stretched over the fabric to reveal linen's quick moisture transmission Unlike cotton throughs absorb moisture more slowly making linen identifiable by the immediate dampness.
Tomato Salad With Celery and French Dressing
A recipe describes a tomato salad using raw tomatoes peeled and chilled cut thick. For two heads of celery mix salt pepper vinegar and oil and dress celery then heap or fill tomato cups with the dressed celery and serve on crisp pale green lettuce leaves.
Advice on greens care and household cleaning from Vermont professor
Prof Waugh of the Vermont Agricultural college urges Americans to use more greens and cooked salads while stressing to drain all water before serving. He offers housekeeper tips including soap on a cloth to polish stoves and using turpentine to remove grease spots from wool or silk, with iodine for quick toothache relief and baked bananas as nourishing.
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Waugh
Vermont Agricultural College
Footwear fashion notes: toe shapes and shoe styles
Authorities say pointed toes are passe and round full bulldog toes gain favor. Describes preferred shoe types for women and children, including Oxford ties, patent leather slippers, walking shoes, and russet and calfskin options with emphasis on comfort, height, and tasteful finishes.
Hopkinton Postmaster Cramer Sentenced to Two Years
The Dubuque Herald reports Hopkinton postmaster A K Cramer pled guilty to defalcation. Judge Shiras gave two years imprisonment with sentence suspended on paying a $500 fine. Cramer’s good conduct and family ties cited as clemency factors. he remains in jail pending payment.
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Dubuque
Hopkinton
A. K. Cramer
Cramer
Shiras
Anamosi
Monticello Social Notices Highlight May Wedding Plans
Miss Annie May of Richland township will marry Mr. Andrew Loes of Cascade township on Monday May 3 in a union welcomed by families. Miss Addie Campbell visits sister Mrs. H. Williams of Monticello while C. H. Huntington Sr. recovers from rheumatism. well wishes extended to the engaged couple.
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Addie Campbell
Monticello
H. 2. Williams
Annie May
John May
Richland Township
Butte City
Montana
Andrew Loes
Frank Toes
Cascade Township
Fire Destroys Home of Tom Fagan in Washington Township
The Cascade Courier reports that last week a fire destroyed the home of Tom Fagan in Washington township, detailing damage and indicating no injuries.
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The
Cascade Courier
Tom Fagan
Washington Township
Balaam and Balak: A Prophet's Blessings and Downfall
A poetic recounting of Balaam blessing Israel despite Balak's attempts to curse them. The Spirit of the Lord speaks through Balaam, praising Jacob and Israel, while Balaam remains morally conflicted, desires reward, and later emphasizes his fall from grace as Midianites fall before Israel. The piece closes with a warning metaphor of a wrecked ship to urge caution against treachery.
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Balak
Peor
Balaaam
Israel
God
Tabernacles
Moe
Jacob
Midian
Marriage Licenses Issued In April By The Clerk
A list shows marriage licenses issued in April including Josiah Walston and Jennie Southall both 20 years old, Jesse Mann 21 and Mary Brown 28, and other couples with ages and names such as Wm Beardsley Louisa Beardsley kh S Ketchum Rilla Holcomb L A Switzer Alice McDonald. The record runs through numerous pairs with varied ages and ends with Frank Ferguson and Jennie Cameron both 23 and 17 respectively.
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Josiah D. Walston
Jennie Southall
Jesse F. Mann
Mary Brown
Wm. Beardsley
Louisa Beardsley
Kh. S. Ketchum
Rilla EB. Holcomb
L. A. Switzer
Alice JL. McDonald
A. Stiles
Cora R. Mellett
Peter
Crum Dies in Des Moines After Surgical Operation
John V. Crum, the renowned sprinter, died in Des Moines last Sunday following a surgical procedure. The event marks the end of a celebrated track career and prompts tributes from peers and fans.
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John V. Crum
Des Moines
End of Session Near in Iowa Senate Over Taxes and Codes
Des Moines report details heated debate on insurance company taxation and telegraph line assessments. Senate votes 23 to 28 against reducing alien company taxes, while other code reforms and the Temple amendment battle continue. End of session outlook varies, with revenue bills and printing contracts under consideration as lawmakers race to adjourn.
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Des Moines
Phelps
American Tobacco Company
Trewin
Carney
House
Hayes
Clinton County
Cheshire
Yeas
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Road
Iowa
United States
E. O. Ebersole
Supreme Court
Ways and Means
Funk
Executive Department
Executive Council
Capitol
General Assembly
Anamosa Marekas Probes Warden and Stone Disposal
A fragment from a 19th century paper discusses the Anamosa Marekas inquiry into a prison warden's handling of stone belonging to the state. The writer questions the reported charges and medicine for the warden, urging caution if accusations lack foundation while noting possible causes for perceived smoke.
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Anamosa Marekas
Eirreks
Earth
Elarges Lad
Unclaimed Postal Tethers Advertised in Monticello 1897
A list shows unclaimed tethers remaining in the Monticello post office and published as of May 38 1897. Names appearing include Divinell M Emerson Margaret Hauss M W Jousse Gotleib Moore Mary Platt C N.
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Actioneer
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