Laws of Heredity and Grandmothers’ Influence on Generations
The sermon argues that parental and grandmotherly virtue shapes not only children but descendants across centuries. It praises grandmother Lois and urges mothers to boost prayers, example, and discipline, noting how influence ripples from one cradle through time and across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Timoth
Paul
Timothy
Volney
United States
Lois
God
Christ
Mother Hunice
Mississippi River
Lake Itaska
Gulf of Mexico
Missouri
Ohio
Arkansas
Yazoo
Allegheny
Rocky Mountains
Ceylon
Zephyrs
Mothers Influence Through Generations and Faith
A preacher extols maternal influence across generations, citing biblical warnings and examples. He praises grandmother Lois and Isabella Graham for shaping ministry like George W. Bethune, urging mothers to consecrate themselves to God for lasting impact that echoes to the Celestial City.
The Right Spirit and The Power of Thought Reflections
Rev F F Passmore speaks on fostering the right spirit amid opposition and persecution urging reform through self dissatisfaction. Dr Astor notes thoughts as things and the power of thought shaping civilization and comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lion
F. F. Passmore
Methodist
Denver
Col
Vrentis Mulford
Dr. Astor
Liberal
San Bernardino
Cal
Evolution and human origins in faith discourse
The speaker asserts belief in evolution and the material basis of the human body, noting kinship with sponge and elm and describing a moving procession of life. Clergy voices, Rev Myron W. Reed and Rev Lester Bradner Jr, offer reflections on religion seeking more than mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron W. Reed
Independent
Denver
Col
Lester Bradner, Jr
Episcopalian
New York City
Campaigns accelerate as Iowa parties mobilize across districts
Des Moines reports Republican openings in multiple districts with speeches by Guy Shaw Allison Gear Hepburn Henderson Dolliver and L Dobson. Democrats plan October 12 rallies including Porter and Basher while Populists shift HQ to Winterset to back their state ticket and press appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Guy
Shaw
Allison
Gear
Hepburn
Henderson
Dolliver
Thomas G. L. Dobson
Sidney A. Foster
Walter McHenry
Webster City
ex-Goy
Altgeld
Illinois
S. H. Basher
le Mars
J. M. Parsons
New Hampton
Claude R. Porter
Winterset
A. W. C. Weeks
Seven Year Old Horse Thief Captured in Dubuque
A seven year old boy named Clyde Wise was arrested for his second offense after stealing a horse and rig, then a second horse and rig, in Dubuque. He admitted to stealing three tricycles and two horses, and asked if he could be punished due to his youth. The capture occurred at Center Grove four miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
United States
Clyde Wise
Lewis
Dr. Bigelow
Fourteenth Street
Center Grove
Klondike Claim Richest Strike Reported by Ottumwa Letter
Dr Bonham of the Walsh Starbuck Klondike party returns to Ottumwa after Alaska with a letter declaring gold dust from his Clerk Creek claim assayed at 19.70 per ounce. The strike is described as among the richest in the Klondike and the creek was found by Dr Tren ham’s party, with no previous white exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Welday
Alaska
Des Moines
W. M. Melarland
Cape Blossom
Omeer
J. A. Olmstead
Towa
Bonham
Walsh- Starbuck
Sioux City district wins verdict against American Surety
A district court jury awarded the independent school district of Sioux City $50,250 against American Surety Company of New York on the bond of treasurer S Hubbard. Hubbard had $50,000 of school funds deposited in Home Savings Bank, which failed last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Sioux City
American Surety Company of
New York
Hr. S. Hubbard
Home Savings Bank
Old Settlers Reunion Draws Big Mt Ayr Crowd
One of the largest crowds in years attended the second annual reunion of the old settlers of Ringgold county in Mt. Ayr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ayr
Ringgold County
Gov Shaw’s loan scheme causes mispayment at Camp McKinley
Gov Shaw pressed $500 to the adjutant general for five dollar loans to Camp McKinley deta ils on furlough after pay was delayed. Fraudsters used fictitious names to grab ten dollars each, leaving some members unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Shaw
Camp McKinley
Adjutant General
Pioneer Francis Springer Dies at 87 in Columbus Junction
Francis Springer, a state pioneer, died in Columbus Junction at age 87. He moved from Maine in 1836 and served in the territorial and state senate. Appointed by Fillmore in 1851, he was registrar of the U S land office in Fairfield for two years, led the 1856 constitutional convention as president, and later served as district judge and Internal Revenue collector named by Grant.
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Francis Springer
Columbus Junction
Maine
Territorial
State Senate
Fillmore
United States Land Office
Fairfield
Constitutional Convention
Internal Revenue
Grant
Revenue stamp sales surge in Fourthelowna district
The Fourthelowna district revenue office led by W. S. Moore reports high stamp sales over three months. Average daily sales since July 11 run at $215.88, with July 18 days totaling $2,841.05, August 27 days $5,017.03, and September 25 days $7,252.70, summing to $15,111.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Fourthelowna
W. S. Moore
Attempt on German Farmhand Tonjes Snater in Washington Twp
News from Ackley reports another attempt on the life of Tonjes Snater a young German laborer on George Smith’s farm in Washington township Butler County. This marks the fourth such attack in three weeks attracting wide local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Ufe
Tonjes Snater
Qeorge Smith
Washington Township
Butler County
Lfe
Lyons Man Killed in Runaway Incident Leads Heirs to Sue
Charles Rademacher of Lyons died in a runaway accident months ago, traced to alleged reckless digging by Edward Ware grandson of the late Chaney Lamb. The Rademacher heirs sued Ware for $10,000 and were awarded the full verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rademacher
Lyons
Edward Ware
Chaney Lamb
Rademacher
Ware
Yates Shoots Wife and Friend Then Kills Self in Masex
Walter J. Yates wounded his wife and her friend Mrs J Brown, then fatally shot himself in Masex. Authorities say domestic infidelity linked to Yates's dissipation sparked the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Yates
2. J. Brown
Yates
Lightning Losses To Iowa Farmers Reported By Weather Bureau
Sage of the Iowa weather bureau reports lightning caused 260 livestock deaths and 86,000 dollars in building losses in the past year. Among 186 reports, barns suffered most, 28 struck with 10,166 dollars lost, while only two dwellings burned. Many deaths tied to wire fences lacking ground wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Iowa Weather Bureau
Crop Service Bureau
Ilva
Storms Sentenced in Iowa Double Murder Case
Judge Withrow overruled the motion for a new trial in the Iowa vs A. Storms case at Wapello. The double murderer was sentenced to life in the penitentiary at hard labor. Defense plans an appeal to the supreme court. Storms was moved to Fort Madison to begin serving sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withrow
Storms
Tite
Supreme Court
Ile
Duis
Wapatty
Sherrif Deford
Fort Madison
Prominent Angus Man Returns From Klondike Voyage
Robert W. Simpson, a Clyde Angus businessman, has come back from the Klondike after traveling overland from Ashcroft 1000 miles on foot. He reports a vast wilderness north of Ashcroft with scarce wildlife and no sign of habitation along 350 miles of rail route. Upon reaching Skagway, he found claims staked and new discoveries sent to juries, and notes many arrivals returning to civilization while funds run short for continued mining work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Simpson
Angus
Klondike
Ashcroft
1. C
New Town in Hancock County to Be Served by Garner Line
Garner capitalists begin construction of a railroad from Garner to a point 20 miles northwest, connecting with TE GC I N at Warfield. Crystal Lake will host the principal station on the line, with Milworth of Town Falls backing a town site and promoting growth in northern Town. Verdict reaches $10,000 in Rodamnacher Ware suit. A man convicted for indecent exposure may be retried if circumstantial evidence supports the confession, per supreme court ruling.
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Hennessey
Dubuque
G. CO. Morgan
Oskaloosa
Galena
Win
Tawa State Association of Railway Suregeons
Clinton
Atlantic Trust Company
Keokuk
Lown and Wiinels Coal Company
Fair Grounds
Iawa City
New Haven
Sefota
Fort Dodge
St. Paul
Omaha
Terman Brueckner
Sioux City
Iowa City
H. D. Breene
James Morrison
Creston
Morrison
Wobert D. Ensign
Boone
Tiane Hartsock
Des Moines
Leighton
Walter Cline
Reinbeck
Grundy County
Pablo Beach
Fla
Fred Wheeler
Town Falls
Illinois Central
Akron Milling Company
Akron
Rev. Lockwood
M. BE
Cedar Falls
Hancock County
Garner
Garner, Cedar Rapids & Northwestern
Warfield
Crystal Lake
Milworth
Rodamnacher-Ware
Ware
Chauncey Lamb
Second Street
Radamacher
Ife
Rodamacher
Supreme Court
A. M. Baugness
Burlington
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