Re-elected Grand Chief Conductor of O R C at Portland
Mr BE E Clark of Cedar Rapids is re elected Grand Chief Conductor of the Order of Railway Conductors at Portland last Monday. Also notes on Armour wheat, parcels post expense, nominating governors, land inheritance divis ion, rural population trends, farm land at 100 per acre, Mr Hyde portrait in country papers, Missouri compulsory school law, and Venezuelan minister Bowen’s issues with Mr Loomis.
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Order of Railway Conductors
Portland
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Farmer recalls wool price under Cleveland term
The farmer, earning over 25 cents a pound for wool and good sheep prices, would not celebrate free wool or reciprocity schemes, remembering wool sold for 11 cents a pound during Cleveland's second term.
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East focus of Portland exposition noted by Globe Democrat
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues Portland’s exposition will not draw from the East as Eastern readers favor their own circle. It claims New York newspapers are provincial and NYC papers devote mostly to local affairs. The quoted St Louis paper reportedly carries thrice as much world news as New York papers.
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Chicago Strikers See Roosevelt as Law Enforcer
The article asserts President Roosevelt is not a demagogue and praises his sledge hammer address reinforcing law enforcement. It emphasizes that orderly citizens value protection of life and property and welcomed the President's stance in response to the striker committee's call.
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Advertising Won’t Halt Iowa Rural Population Decline
The Des Moines Capital argues population shrinkage could be blamed on insufficient advertising. It claims there was no cheap land to offer settlers and every acre of soil is farmed. Advertising cannot stop ongoing farm consolidation and population loss driven by landowners’ prosperity.
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The Onslow Graphic Ends Publication
The Onslow Graphic ceased last Thursday after inadequate support. The publisher says ONslow town offered little backing and the paper was poorly produced and proofread, reflecting on the editor’s inexperience rather than community blame.
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Graphic
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin Highlights Wet Week
The Iowa weather report for last Monday notes cool cloudy conditions and excessive wet weather across the state. Overall rainfall averaged three inches for the week, signaling challenging growing conditions for crops.
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Iowa
Cummins Tariff Ripper Critique From Des Moines Capital
The piece questions Governor Cummins stance on tariff reform as political theatrics. It disputes claims that removing incumbents will force tariff action, noting strong current economic indicators and a new congress of largely inexperienced Republicans.
Stormy Jordan Ottumwa Saloon Keeper Dies At 73
The Anamosa Eureka notes the death of Stormy Jordan a famed Ottumwa saloonkeeper aged 73 from dropsy last Friday. He was known for the sign The Road to Hell above his door and spent 25 to 30 years serving the local community as a publican.
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Stormy Jordan
Ottumwa
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Stormy
Township trustees discuss King drag road plan in Cass township
The Cass township trustees meet to consider using King drag machines on local roads. Mr Trezona to prepare drags made of split logs with plank fronts and steel bands to scrape and weed, hoping to cover a mile quickly. The drag works best in soft mud, builds up a hard plaster with each use, and tests in Iowa suggest promise for better roads.
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Cass Township
Trezona
Iowa
Jones County Teacher Notices and Appointments
Superintendent Foster plans a Europe trip this summer with his wife. Mildred Ladd resigns from Sugar Grove School in Rome township due to illness. Fred Leonard finishes medical studies in St. Louis and will teach in Washington township next term. Majorie Quigley of Anamosa leaves her post. Jens Huffman succeeds her. Re-elections include T. J. Cowan C. EB Buckley and John H. Foster with Foster’s salary up by 200. James Fouts remains Oxford Junction principal. None Cavanaugh leads Martelle school. Jones county normal institute set for July 24 week in Wy밍 with Dr Iran Howorth as principal lecturer. Frank Berton and Bert Stiles sign contracts in Rome and Plymouth counties respectively. Wages noted at 85 per month for a three month term.
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St. Louis
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Valparaiso
Indiana
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Iowa County
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Plymouth County
Dunn Heads to Excelsior Springs for Treatment After Surgery
Anamusa Eurekeifr reports Dunn left today for Excelsior Springs io to receive treatment for a healing but sore face after cancer removal. He arrived home the day after his 50th wedding anniversary, with friends visiting and remembrances sent to honor Mr and Mrs Dunn in Jones County.
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Dunn
Excelsior Springs
Jones County
Preston County Bank to Pay Sixty Five Cents on Dollar
Anamosa area brief notes multiple 1900s items including a bank settlement offering 65 percent on debts, city sidewalk plans in Anamosa, a Memorial address by Congressman A. F. Dawson in Maquoketa, Davenport census figures, and a Benton County courthouse contract awarded to George Rickman & Sons Co. of Kalamazoo for 76000 dollars.
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Anamosa
Congreman
A. F. Dawson
Maquoketa
Benton County Court House
George Rickman & Sons Co
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Third District Has Its Share
The Independence Bulletin notes candidates for state offices from the Third district with Fred Kretschmer of Dubuque seeking state treasurer and Julian Richards of Waterloo pursuing secretary of state. It observes the district already holds several elective offices and warns against crowding the mourners.
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Dubuque
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Waterloo
Third District
Royal Baking Powder Promises Pure Efficient Leavening
The Royal Baking Powder makers claim 40 years of study have produced a perfect product with no substitute. Purity and efficiency are praised by world authorities, signaling two important points for housekeepers regarding baking results and reliability.
Presbyterian church postpones dedication to June eleventh
Building committee of the Presbyterian church voted to delay the dedication exercises to June 11. Rev. Geo N Greer preached at the R P church to large crowds last Sunday. Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church in Hopkinton draw growing interest with conversions beginning Monday night. President Grossman returned from field work for Lenox College in the East and reports strong support for his efforts. A mild smallpox case in South Fork prompts quarantine. source of origin unknown. Calf meal advert promotes Blackford's product as a milk substitute sold by C W Brown.
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