County Board adopts spread of telephone and rail taxes
The County Board resolves to fix mileage charges for Telegraph Telephone Box lines and Transmission Companies within Appanoose County Iowa. The action sets taxable value and schedules across towns townships and school districts for the year 1890, with specific line and station references through Vermilion Moulton Centerville and nearby locales. The minutes list numerous railroad and telegraph districts and several townships affected by the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sux Servicors
Appancose
Iowa
Appangose
Towrtahins
Appanvare County
Ievereiy
F. Chambers
Dilieg
Dist
Miles
Untye
Diet
Ealne
Beiintz
Enkarvils
Johns B.tof
Donng
Johns
Shayon
Caldwell
Moulton
DR. Fytown
St Loula
Caldwell Val 2d
Moravia
Aylor
Galgavne
Bag
BEES
Bard Te Geotereilie Dougios
Ty Agu Bougine
Washington
Moultan
Udell
Udell Carp
Bsah Ada Consau
Iglas
Douglas
Loimian
Taylor Wi
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Belini
Habagg Ab Boughiaty Bouging
Aga Johnna Nav
Igneunr Gry Iyne
Vincoln Na
Ats Lincols
Tulneobs Na
Ang Plemont
Aharon Avil
Gonangt
Unionyvilly
Vermillion
Touarg Te Whuit
Haththun Ind
Wantington
Wis Barabh
Western Cine
CM. & Bt PL
Gavannih & Ky C
Taylor
Unipavilie
Ko and Cadet Corp
Miless Connod
Udell Tw
Rentervills Wie
Relly
Willalington
Wadeh
Carp
Bay Western Union Telegraph
Wabash
Ae Moulton Dh Ottumwr
Wretlah UN Maution
BES Intervilla Lines
Centerville
Gerreranty Keokuk & Bellair
Graz
Johna
Bea
Varn
Town
Wis Ling
TE Gibaya Railroad Tear Co & KG
Brazil Coffee World Poised amid Election Hurdles
The piece notes Brazil's coffee trade amid global shifts as the political scene tightens before voting. It mentions candidates ramping up activity the week prior to the election and hints at Halloween plans for Friday night.
The Happy Revelation of Harlan Odell and Angela Austen
In a New York office drama, Angela Austen, secretary to Harlan Odell, seeks to win the boss through a staged astrology consultation. Odell, a reserved magnate, finds himself unexpectedly drawn as Angela’s quiet pursuit challenges his guarded life and distant heart.
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Herman Odell
Wall Street
Annoder
Harlan Odell
N Olche
Anander
Thoas
Plesent
Slater
Angela Austen
Angelle
New York
Angela
Afteca
Allm Bank
Velllsara
Gln
Bowers
Bia
Deak
Barina Odel
Hits
Herlan Odell
Brillagt
High Place of Flowers in Art of Decoration
A flower enthusiast traces the debt art owes to flowers from ancient acanthus capitals to Persian roses. Modern mansions showcase floral motifs in outer walls, mosaics, and hangings inspired by vines clematis and mayflowers. Glass windows from New York feature bold poppy and columbine designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
New York
Maze of Galleries Unearthed in Cuma Naples Caves
Explorers under Professor Maluri uncover a mile long underground gallery network in the hill of Cuma near Naples. A subterranean temple of Apollo and ancient shrines are found, with extensive evidence of a vast Cuma cave system and a statue once set in a notable niche.
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Hill of
Cuma
Cumin
Naples
Maluri
Apollo
Augustus
New York Times Magazine
Seats On Stock Exchange History
The piece recalls early stock exchange seats as real chairs each member occupied and fined for trading away from it. It notes parallel rows by the wall and distant rostrums causing bids to go unheard during brisk markets. It cites 1885 as Boston’s seat abolition and mentions 1803 New York and 1985 Boston beginnings of continuous wall sessions.
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Actual
Stock Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
Exchange
Boston
New York
Boston Transcript
Painful Impression On Pain And Senses Explained
Professor Plerou of the College of France reformulates payehology arguing real pain arises from the impression of pain. The San Francisco Chronicle notes the sense level reached only when specific dense organs are stimulated, with examples like toothache or a punch.
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Plerou
College of France
Saya
San Francisco Chronicle
Essentials of Happiness in Society and Self
Prof Walter B Pitkin asserts happiness comes from a healthy body, a supportive environment, and a community that respects individuality. People should let each person pursue their own nature so long as they harm no one, cooperating kindly to enable personal growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Pitkin
Discovery of Radium In Early Radioactivity
A fragment describes Becquerel noting that uralum crystals reduce silver bromide on a photographic plate in darkness, even behind black paper. Curie couple extended this to pitchblende, revealing radium's properties and its uranium-like family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleurl Becquerel
Pierre
Mme
Curie
Crab's Emotions Shown By Scientists In London
Fragmentary report notes crabs respond differently to loss of a claw or food. Scientists observe reactions with a polyp nearby triggering stress and apparent protective or evasive behavior. The summary hints at emotional responses influencing crustacean behavior in experiments.
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London
Tea trade at ship chandlers in earlier days
The piece argues that tea was once sold by ship chandleries rather than hardware stores and notes a practice lingering to about 1870. It suggests tea moved through chandler relationships with orient trade, linking tea sales to guava jelly and paste via tobacconists and sailors exchanging goods at the dockside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Gaba
Orient
Spick and Span Etymology Debunked in Colonial Notes
The text argues the correct phrase is spick and span not spic and span, tracing to old words meaning bright new and a chip or splinter. It suggests origins in Icelandic and English variants and rejects the idea that apick or spice ever served as the root, noting obsolete senses for spic.
Lichens Found in Queen Maud Mountains Near Pole
Scientists report lichens discovered in the Queen Maud mountains about 400 miles from the South Pole. Lichens endure extreme cold, cling to rock, and survive under snow, needing only air or moisture briefly to grow.
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Polar Mountains
Queen Maud Mountains
South Pole
Pales Ng
Community social notes and visits in Brush 8 area
Mr and Mrs A C Geen and daughters spent Friday evening at the Harley Tisue home. Maxine Hallien and Eugene Tisue stayed Monday night with Delmar Wilson. Evelyn and Ernestine Stauber visited Josephine Foster Sunday. The Milos Main and M B Tisue couples called at Harley Tisue Sunday. Lew Gollaher and family spent Sunday at Will Tisue. Guy McKern and daughters Doris and Dorothy visited Jers Gladfelder Thursday. R J Funkhouser spent Sunday at Harry Woodward's. Earl Main and daughter and mother traveled to Rockford Ill Friday. Albert Stotler and Udell area family visited Jers Gladfelder Sunday. John Plants and Leslie visited Eree Main Sunday afternoon. Now is the time to prepare for the severe weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Geen
Harley Tisue
Maxine
Hallien
Eugene Tisue
Delmar Wilson
Evelyn
Ernestine Stauber
Josephine Foster
Milo Main
M. B. Tisue
Lew Gollaher
Will Tisue
Guy McKern
Doris
Dorothy
Jers Gladfelder
R. J. Funkhouser
Harry Woodward
Earl Main
Rockford
Albert Stotler
Udell
John Plants
Leslie
Eree Main
Moravia Senior Class Roast at Darby Home
Moravia High School senior class held a weiner and marshmallow roast Friday evening at the George Darby home. The event drew Donald and Dorothea Darby and Curtis Goudy and family gathering with neighbors and relatives as shouts echoed through the galley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
George Darby
Sarah Hoadley
Eph Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Edna Dyphon
Fern Wright
Mary Anne Emies
Zell Wilson
Darby
Moravia
Grant Lincox
Roy Darby
Zell Wilsor
Alex Johnson
Moravia High School
Donald
Dorothea Darby
Curtis Goudy
Ottumwa
Frank Fulton
Claude Fulton
Tom Taylor
Hl, D. Darby
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the County Board
Pleasant
Iy Ag
Cincinnat
Maulton
Welle
Towa & St. Louiz Rivigion
Gaiawel VA
AL HO Rathbun
Bellaire
Lincoln
LAT Pty Sharon
BRL
Unionvile
Udell Corp
Udell Conand
Sanions Southern
Niles
Dowmias Doug
Moray
Walnut
Broa Navsa & Railway Express
Watasa Main Ling Washivons
Manston
Naltwa Fixpress
Dea Moines
Cule
Waban RR
Wells
Washington 6. 440 10 An Moulton
Haell Corp
Dell
Douging
Ava Ag
Ie Noose
Brazil
Doug
Udell Consod
Afi
Uaelt
Jdohng Borg
Dwell
Mutua Aes Co
Nalin
Galdiven
I. H Wells
Tah Wall Moulton
Genoa & Seymour Farmers’ Mutual Johna Selb
Bgaba
mMohna
Jeroma
Franklin
Compan
Boaa Taylor
Bf Union
Myntic Mulbal ‘Telephony Co
Plano
Mutual Telephone
Anoaaree
Udell Vucual” Telephone Co
Udell Rons Orale Me ‘Telephone Co
Ry Wera
Bella
Jonna
Sharon
Boag Boos Moulton
Lincoln No. & A
Vermilion
Goa
Ata
Adama Telephone Company
Dohna Yeann Fie
Jabny
Tohat
Velysione
Cary Any Johns
Qean
Eran Uta Talsphone Company
Na Johns
Jobna
O Johns
Croax Oats Telephone Company
John
Ile Telephone Ling
Frileraneg
Indicanum & Tyrong Talaphone Co
Charlton Little Northern ‘Telephone Co
Melrose & Southern Telephone
Hallowe'en
By Lette Stonr
Conreight
Anton Campbell
A. E. Shall
Gi. Iank
John Smithing
H. Eb, Wick
D. DuVall
C. D. DeVall
W. D. DeVall
EB. Wisler
Hr. C. DuVall
Ray K. Coursin
Moravia State Savings Bank
DeSosa Chotity
Ralph McDonough
Jack Luse
Aoa Ag
Kinser Valley
Steve L. Morlan
Democrat
Allen & Lewis
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Bugs
North Side Square
Garr Bros. Typewriter Co
Bes Moines
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