Cattle Trade Surges Into Iowa Amid Drought Lower Prices
Iowa stockmen report heavy shipments of cattle from Missouri and drouth districts as a general price slump follows. Trainloads of yearlings and feeders head to Iowa, with many buyers entering partnerships with Kansas and Nebraska owners to feed herds locally. In Ottumwa, oil fumes along the Des Moines River spark speculation of a local gusher, drawing curiosity but no conclusions yet.
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Missouri River
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Drouth
Kansas
Nebraska
Tewa
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Market Street
Towa
Adder Found in Cedar Falls Power House
In Cedar Falls on August 2 a rattlesnake like adder is confined in the cellar of the electric light plant. The venomous reptile has threatened workers, including engineer Jens Christen sen, who first discovered it. Its entry into the plant remains a mystery and the creature is about three feet long and capable of jumping several feet.
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Cedar Falls
Nomination Petition by J. L. Nichols for 29th General Assembly
J L Nichols announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly subject to action by the Republican county convention.
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29Th General Assembly
Republican County Convention
Anti Cummins Campaign Surges in Johnson County
In Iowa City the anti Cummins faction claims control of Johnson County by ten to fifteen delegates in the county convention though full returns are pending. Early results show Cummins carrying the First Second and Fourth wards while the Fifth goes to anti-Cummins. Third ward is uncertain. County totals stand about 66 anti-Cummins to 60 Cummins with country precincts awaited.
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Johnson County
Cummins
West Lucas
Lincoln
Johnson County GOP Convention Hots Up Over Cummins Split
In Johnson County Iowa tensions rise ahead of the Republican convention with talk of blocking factions and two sets of delegates from eight townships. Anti Cummins leaders defend lawfulness of snap caucuses while rumors swirl of efforts to unseat delegates and push for a divided delegation.
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Cummins
Doctors Miller and Fulham Move Offices Downtown
Drs. Miller and Fulham have moved their offices to 309 East Second Street one block east of their former location and invite friends to call.
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Drs. Miller
Fulham
East Second Street
Dawson Must Act on Damascus Steel Discovery
Des Moines reports S R Dawson inventor of the Damascus steel process has been paroled by Governor Shaw and the Damascus Steel company will not advance until he signals willingness to proceed. Partners note steel industry consolidation makes small scale efforts impractical and a $50 million backing is deemed necessary to move forward.
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Des Moines
S. R. Dawson
Shaw
Dawson
Former Iowa Falls Woman Offered International Tour With Gilmore Band
Mrs Norma D Jackson, once of Iowa Falls, has been invited to join Gilmore's band as soloist on an international tour. Trained in Europe and the United States, she is praised for a powerful voice. Her past husband Dr J H Jackson was a noted medical dispenser in Oskaloosa.
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Gilmore
Norma D. Jackson
Europe
J. H. Jackson
Oskaloosa
Jackson
United States
Mexico
Lake Okoboji to Host Iowa Trap Shootouts in Late August
Des Moines reports that Lake Okoboji will host amateur trap shooting August 27–30 with eight events daily. Entry fees range from 1.50 to 2.00, purses up to 7.50, and cups awarded for series wins and top averages. Organizer Elmer Henshaw leads the amateur contests alongside the Indian shooting team under C. W. Budd.
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Des Moines
Lake Okoboji
C. W. Budd
Des Moine
Elmer Henshaw
Sabbath School Convention Program Highlights
A detailed schedule lists devotional services, sermons, and classes led by Rev. Pecol Dr. A. M. Cowden Rev. Underwood Lydia Pool Miss May Jones Chas Furnas Ella Burnell and others. Evening services feature Congregational singing with Rev. T. G. Brean and Pearl Krahl. Bring your book.
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A. M. Cowden
Congregational Sunday School
N. M. Underwood
Lydia Pool
Miss May Jones
Chas. Furnas
Olive Branch Sunday School
Ella Burnell
T. G. Brean
Miss Pearl Krahl
Reduced Rates to Colfax for Epworth League Assembly
The Great Rock Island Route offers one fare round trip from Iowa points excluding Council Bluffs for the Epworth League Assembly. Sales run August 7 to 18 with return by August 19, 1901. John Sebastian, G. P. A. Chicago, IU 723817, and any Rock Island agent provide full details.
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Assembly
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Chicago
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Colorado
Utah
Pan American Expo Tour by Grand Trunk Railway
Route highlights Niagara Falls Muskota Kawartha Lakes St Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands White Mountains Atlantic Seacoast Resorts along the Grand Trunk system. Tourist publications available from city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Chicago
Firemen's State Tournament Outing From Muscatine
Muscatine firemen select M. N. and S. and Iowa Central routes for the trip to Marshalltown for the state tournament. A special train departs M. N. and C. depot at 5 a.m. with a stop at South Muscatine street car crossing to board passengers. Round trip fare is two dollars. Inquiries to M. N. and S. depot, Chief Neibert, and former members. A. L. Lindner, General Agent.
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Iowa Central
South Muscatine
Neibert
Foromer
A. L. Lindner
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