Milwaukee Bridge Over Des Moines River Won't Be Surpassed
Des Moines reports rail workers and travelers describe the Milwaukee bridge project near Madrid as the longest and highest on the continent, surpassing the Northwestern bridge at Boone. Builders plan a major double tracked line with large fills and high piers as concrete foundations rise.
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Des Moines River
Madrid
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Boone
Iowa
George J. Wellman
Mothers' Congress Elected Leaders at Iowa Meeting
Ottumwa report lists officers chosen at the sixth biennial Mothers' Congress of Iowa. President is Mrs. C R Brenton of Dallas Center. first vice president Mrs. C P Johnson of Des Moines. second vice president Mrs. I E Jackson of Cedar Rapids. third vice president Mrs. W J Steckel of Bloomfield. recording secretary Mrs. C P Cosgrove of Cedar Falls. corresponding secretary Mrs. J C Bush of Des Moines. treasurer Mrs. K O McElroy of Newton. auditor Mrs. W Slaught of Ottumwa.
Woman Takes First Railroad Ride at Sixty Three
Mrs. R F E Naylor, a bright motherly woman from Brandon, made her first railroad trip after planning to visit relatives in Charles City Iowa. The 63 year old boarded a train for the historic moment, aided by her sister J A Olfather of this city who accompanied her and helped prepare for the journey.
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Vinton
Corn Show in New London Draws Strong Attendance
The corn and colt show hosted by the Iowa State bank attracted a large crowd. A $100 premium in gold was awarded, marking the first event of its kind in New London and spurring talk of a permanent annual fair.
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New London
Iowa State Bank
Head of Schools Stricken in Ottumwa
Ottumwa superintendent Prof A W Stuart after a Friday stroke has regained consciousness enough to recognize his family. Stuart has led Ottumwa schools for thirty seven years and is a prominent figure in Midwest education circles.
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Ottumwa
A. W. Stuart
Middlewest
Stuart
Sewing Machines for School Ottumwa High
Ottumwa school board has purchased twelve sewing machines for the domestic science department at Ottumwa High School. Sewing classes for girls are among the school's best attended, reflecting strong interest in domestic arts education.
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Ottumwa
Fight Typhoid Epidemic In Fort Dodge Area
Dr Richards of Webster City and state board of health met with Fort Dodge city council to plan steps against the typhoid outbreak. Thirty two cases have developed in the last forty days.
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Fort Dodge
Physician Poisoned After Needle Prick in Operation
Mason City doctor J. Powers of Hampton, a well known physician, is in critical condition with blood poisoning believed to have originated from a needle prick during surgery.
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Mason City
J. ©. Powers
Hampton
Porter Dies on Train in Cedar Rapids Field
John A. Smith a colored porter on the Rock Island road residing in Minneapolis dropped dead as a train left Vinton. His body was brought to Cedar Rapids for burial and services.
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Porter
Cedar Rapids
John A. Smith
Rock Island Road
Minneapolis
Vinton
Club Women to Meet in Iowa Falls Convention
Miss Mary H. Bliss of Iowa Falls chairs the Third district of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs and announces the district convention will be held here on October 25.
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Iowa Falls
Mary H. Bliss
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Potatoes Selling at 25 Cents in Lyon County
The Lyon county potato harvest continues as farmers market spuds to dealers at 25 cents per bushel with strong activity in Rock Rapids. Edmunds and other local growers report steady demand from buyers amid harvest.
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Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Fine Colts Shown At Farmers Institute Meeting
The farmers institute and teachers meeting here drew a poor crowd due to rain and bad roads. A fair display of farm products and some fine colts and stock were shown.
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Leon
Farmers’ Institute and Teachers
Iowa Telephone strike by 255 electrical workers
In Des Moines 255 electrical workers walked out after the Iowa Telephone company refused to fire a non union employee. The action halts telephone service and signals labor unrest in the region.
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Des Moines
Iowa Telephone Company
Record Price for Iowa Farms in West Union
The West Union area set two new land-price records in two weeks. A. R. Crawford sold an 80 acre farm to Martin Yels at 140 dollars per acre, then Mrs. George Holmes’s 120 acre property sold by Henry Herwig to Sam Mishler at 160 dollars per acre. Land values rose from 10 to 25 dollars per acre in a year.
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West Union
A. R. Crawford
Martin Yels
George Holmes
Henry Herwig
Sam Mishler
Herwig
Holmes
Mr. Mishler
Fox Hunt This Week Marks Iowa County Event
Jay Pinney announces the annual fall meet of the Iowa Fox Hunters Association will be staged in the county near Old Man's Creek this week. Wednesday through Friday are devoted to the chases with ladies' day on the first day and many enthusiastic fox hunters are expected to attend.
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Iowa City
Jay Pinney
Iowa Fox Hunters’ Association
Old Man’s Creek
Beet Harvest Shifts 600 Tons From Estherville
Farmers ship over 600 tons of beets from Estherville to the Chaska Minnesota and Waverly Iowa factories. Nearly 200 cars will leave the area. Yields run 12 to 20 tons per acre with $20 paid per ton to growers. Production cost per acre is about $25.
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Estherville
Chaska
Minn
Waverly
Iowa
Eastern Star weighs Boone for state home site
Local delegates to the Iowa Eastern Star convention in Cedar Rapids favor Boone as the site for the state home of the order. The home now sits in Boone but must be rebuilt, while Cedar Rapids makes a strong bid to host it.
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Boone
Marshalltown
Grand Chapter
Iowa Eastern Star
Cedar Rapids
Order
Iowa City
Kings Daughters Elect Officials in Waterloo Convention
At the annual convention Mrs. Ida Mansfield of Burlington was elected president Mrs. Lola Waite of Burlington treasurer and Mrs. J A Townsley of Waterloo a member of the executive board Miss Elizabeth McCartney was chosen secretary of the county one son.
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Waterloo
King’s Daughters
Ida Mansfield
Burlington
Lola Waite
J. A. Townsley
Elizabeth McCartney
Henry County Colt Show and Veterans Anniversary Event
Mount Pleasant hosts the Henry County corn and colt show amid strong attendance. The Twenty-First Iowa veterans celebrate a fiftieth reunion alongside the event. D A Boyer of Washington is elected president, with W P Young of Mount Pleasant elected president of the Henry County Veterans association.
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Henry County
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
D. A. Boyer
Washington
W. P. Young
Henry County Veterans’ Association
Traveling Men's Association Answer in Reynolds Case
The Iowa Traveling Men's Association filed an answer in district court to Julia Reynolds's petition seeking $5,000 damages for her husband's death. The association states it is not liable for deaths from self inflicted injuries.
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Traveling Men's Association
Des Moines
Iowa State Traveling Men’s Association
Julia Reynolds
Greeks Prepare to Return Home in Charles City
Twenty five Greeks and about seventy five Servians are ready at this place to return home for the war as soon as word arrives. Some Greeks who planned to leave are in business here but say this will not affect their plans.
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Charles City
Dvorak Released on Bail in Blackhand Letters Case
Joseph Dvorak accused of sending "blackhand" letters to John L Adams of Solon is released on bail. Seven Solon residents each posted $500, forming a $3,500 bond sought by Judge Reed of the federal court.
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Iowa City
Joseph Dvorak
John L. Adams
Solon
Reed
Federal Court
Unidentified Man Found Dead in Amana Barn
An unknown man about six feet tall, 180 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes, around 45, was found dead at the old Amana barn and brought to Marengo. No signs of violence. He was fairly well dressed.
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Marengo
Amana
Five Years in Pen for Horse Theft
George Miller must serve five years in the Fort Madison penitentiary for stealing a horse from Mell Lamberton of Clear Lake. He was captured at Plymouth.
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Pen
Mason City
George Miller
Fort Madison
Mell Lamberton
Clear Lake
Plymouth
Woman Burned In Kitchen Stove Fire At Rock Rapids
Mrs. Al Guiles of Rock Rapids was badly burned Saturday when her clothing ignited from a kitchen stove. She is not expected to recover.
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Rock Rapids
al Guiles
Woman Sues for Damages Over Alienation of Affection
Mrs Elizabeth Scott of Oskaloosa Indiana sues for 20000 dollars alleging that her husband and daughter were alienated by his mother Mrs Emma Scott and other relatives. The case is filed in Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Emma Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Oskaloosa, In
Aged Clinton Woman Clara Smith Dies at Home
Mrs. Clara Smith, aged 90, head of a prominent Clinton family, died at her home on Sixth Avenue. The death leaves a well known local family with deep Clinton roots.
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Clinton
Clara Smith
Sixth Avenue
Massena Echo Changes Hands
Atlantic-Raymond Cornell former city editor of the Atlantic News Telegraph has taken charge of the Massena Echo after purchasing it from Hon. D. P. Hogan. Cornell is described as an experienced news gatherer.
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Massena Echo
Atlantic
Raymond Cornell
Atlantic News- Telegraph
D. P. Hogan
Cornell
Build New Masonic Temple in Charles City
A twelve thousand five hundred dollar contract has been let to local contractors for the Masonic Temple. The building will be pushed rapidly and will be completed this winter.
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Masonic Temple
Charles City
Opposed Church Resolutions Attack Shankland Land Bill
The Iowa Presbyterian synods condemned Sunday baseball and temperance measures. They urged church members to boycott Sunday papers and Sabbath work while praising Sunday post office closings. The Shankland bill was opposed as a ploy by liquor interests to revive saloon campaigns and disturb the dry counties. Storm Lake was recommended as the 1913 meeting site.
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Des Moines
Iowa
The
Presbyterian Church
Reed
Synod
Storm Lake
Temperance
Haquor
Backward Evolution in Footwear Marks Poor Fit and High Fashion
A critique of modern shoes argues they are too small and narrow causing foot distortion. Walter Taylor cites fashion’s grip on fit, while noting Americans expect short walks and rely on specialized shoemaking. The piece traces shoe history from ancient sandals to modern factories and foresees better options like moccasin-style durability.
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New York
Walter ©. Taylor
The
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Taylor
America
England
Germany
France
Central Asia
India
Japan
China
Lone Pigeon Follows Train For Three Miles
A lone pigeon accompanies the northbound passenger train from Maysville on the Great Northern coast line every trip for three years. Railroad men report the bird never misses a departure and ends its flight at a specific point. In Kittanning, Thomas Schaeffer survived a 22 000 volt electric shock while repairing wires atop a tall pole.
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Maysville
Great Northern Coast Line
Kittanning
Thomas Schaeffer
Nneman
Ex Convict Becomes Evangelist in Philadelphia After Criminal Past
William Burke, former Philadelphia political figure who fled Charlestown after blackmail demands, has become an evangelist. He will join Inasmuch Mission workers in Hell's Half Acre and labor to help wrecked lives. Burke spoke at Lemon Hill, recounting his life and noting hundreds of letters from ex convicts asking for his aid.
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Philadelphia
William Buri
Common Council
Charlestown
Mass
Burke
Hell's Half Acre
Lemon Hill
James B. Ely
Kubelik Adopts New Name Janos Polda in Budapest
Violinist Jan Kubelik has changed his name to Janos Polda in Budapest. The new surname means citizen and signals a personal rebranding for the renowned musician.
French Women Writers Split Over Mme Bloch Murder Case
Paris reports eight women of letters debated the right of a woman to kill in the Mme Bloch case. Two supporters urged charity or self defense excuses for jealousy driven murder, while six condemned the crime citing vanity, danger to society, or lack of moral justification.
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Paris
Mme. Bloch
Frederic de Beau- Hen
Bridgeman
M. Bloch
le Miroir
Mme. Aurel
Mme
Daniel Lesner
Jeanne Landre
Jane Cutullo Mendés
Mme, Rachilde
Valentine de Saint-Point
Crimea
Andree Corthista
Bloch
Ad restores heirloom doll in Milwaukee tale
A lost heirloom doll advertised in Milwaukee papers is found after thirty years with Mrs. Charles Brichta. The doll, dropped in a street railway waiting room by Anna Mae Wackermann of Florida, was turned in at a cigar stand and returned after the ad was read. The Brichta family, including Hazel and H Wackermann, are visiting.
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Milwaukee
Charles Brichta
H Fifth Street
Governor Larrabee Critical Ill as Final Battle Looms
Ex Governor William Larrabee, nearing 81, lies in a comatose state at his bedside as his condition worsens. His sons Fred and Charles are at Clermont, awaiting the outcome of his long and storied career marked by railroad rate regulation and prohibition enforcement during his 1885 to 1889 Iowa governorship.
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Clermont
William Larrabee
Fred
Charles
Larrabee
Iowa
Fort Dodge to Host 1913 Iowa Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Des Moines delegates shifted support to Fort Dodge after failing to land the convention in Des Moines. Burlington was defeated. Nomination ballots elevated TH Wagner of Sigourney as grand master. The Iowa Odd Fellows grand lodge election results set Fort Dodge as the 1913 host city.
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Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Odd Fellows' Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Des Moines
Burlington
TH. J. Wagner
Sigourney
Farm Hand Dies by Own Action in Boone County Incident
Boone county farm hand Semery Stevens, described as insane, went on a rampage before the constable could arrest him. He shot at Con stable Scott twice and threatened to kill two of Lyman Palmer’s daughters, while employed by Palmer.
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Boone
Semery Stevens
Boone County
Amuck
Scott
Lyman Palmer
Palmer
German girls to receive compulsory training for war
Professor Witzel of Dusseldorf advocates compulsory training for German girls. He argues an army of nurses should accompany male troops to care for the wounded and manage logistics at home. He says healthy girls must view this training as patriotic and useful at home if not on the battlefield.
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Berlin
Witzel
Dusseldorf
Outing Leads to Missed Doll at Train Station
Mrs Brichta lent a cherished doll to her niece during an outing. The child left the doll at the station, prompting a search and return effort.
Swallows Teeth to Die
Seven year old Jacob Haines attempted to swallow his false teeth and choked. Neighbors heard cries, responders broke down his room door, and hospital staff removed the teeth after a difficult procedure.
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Philadelphia
Jacob Haines
Haines
Safe Crackers Hit Stores in Iowa Towns
Robbers blow safe in Barnant Piorece's general store securing about a hundred dollars in silver and checks. Police report that safe blowers in this state depend on automobiles for rapid getaways and are active in the region.
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Ft. Dodge
Barnant
Piorece
New Corn Prices Placed At New London Market
New corn is being contracted at New London for delivery at 45 to 50 cents per bushel.
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New London
Aged Waterloo Teacher Elizabeth Field Dies
Waterloo obituary notes Miss Elizabeth Field died aged 90 after fifty years of teaching. A longtime educator since 1845 she ran Prairie Home seminary for thirty seven years with her sister Miss Anna Field.
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Waterloo
Elizabeth Field
Anna Field
Prairie Home Seminary
Caught In Corn Binder Tragedy Reported
A worker named Fairvillé John Warner was operating a corn binder when his ham became caught in the machinery and he was drawn into the gears. The incident is reported as a fatal or serious injury in the field.
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Fairvillé
John Warner
Rock Island Wreck Near Robertson Station
Rock Island line wrecks near Robertson station on the Iowa Falls division when a heavy grade caused a northbound through train to split and lurch into an accommodation train. No injuries noted in readable text, emphasis on the collision and location.
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Rock Island
Iowa Falls
Robertson
Here
Towa Falls
Bank Robber Convicted in Emmetsburg Jury Trial
Charles Tisher was found guilty by a jury of bank robbery in Emmetsburg and sentenced to the penitentiary. He was linked to the Cylinder bank robbery last June.
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Emmetsburg
Charles Tisher
Personal Work in Evangelism and Samaritans Encounter
The article urges natural, joyful talk about faith rather than solemn preaching. It cites Jesus in John as a model for approaching people, using everyday moments to point to the savior and inviting personal transformation through the Holy Spirit. It includes anecdotes of a Salvation Army worker and a Northfield incident to illustrate seizing opportunities and leading listeners toward Christ. Avoids forceful methods, prioritizes timely, respectful outreach framed by scripture.
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Christ
Gus
Jesus
Ife
God
Ain
Salvation Army
Jonah
Northfield
Heaven
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Mlle. Osterman
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