Inheritance tax totals rise. Scott County leads state
The biennial report of State Treasurer Gilbertson shows inheritance tax receipts from July 1, 1903 to June 30, 1905 reached 283,443 with Scott County contributing 27,949. Hamilton, Polk, and other counties followed. The report urges simplifying the tax law and dividing proceeds between state and counties to improve enforcement and revenue.
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Gilbertson
Capitol
Scott County
Hamilton County
Polk
Dujugue
M Shall
PottawattaMie
Seeeeeess Linn
Clinion
Eeeevseseesenseeses
Des Moines
Muscatine
van Buren
Way
Webster
Worth
Tate Gilbertson
Pasurer
General Assembly
Thirteenth General Assembly
United States
Cured of Bright’s Disease with Foley’s Kidney Cure
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co NY reports long kidney illness. After twelve years of treatment and a prior kidney remedy, four bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He describes frequent urination and brick-dust or slimy sediment before use. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Mills
Lawrence Co
N. Y
Foley
Havercamp
Fire destroys tent at Fort Dodge Chautauqua incident
During a Fort Dodge Chautauqua lecture a large tent was set ablaze by several boys playing with matches. The fire consumed the structure and caused the lecture to be suspended amid the alarm.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa League Finances Show 400 Dollar Monthly Loss
The Iowa State league faces persistent deficits as President Norton estimates clubs lose about 400 dollars monthly due to high player salaries. A proposed remedy would have the league president pay salaries to enforce rules, resembling the Northern league practice, with potential adoption at the fall meeting. Norton’s figures itemize costs per club including player salaries, trips, balls, and other expenses, totaling a four month season loss around 1600 dollars.
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Iowa State League
Norton
Iowa League
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Lotus Chapter O E S to Meet in West Liberty
West Liberty Ia August 19 The Lotus Chapter O E S will hold work at the regular meeting Monday night with full attendance requested. Local notes include visits from Bennett of Downey and Mrs McClun of Burlington. Jessie Phelps visits Tipton, Mrs Nuckles of West Branch shops in town, and Heston and Dessie also seen in West Liberty. Funeral services for Mrs E Leonard were held Friday afternoon on Calhoun street. Jamie Ady of Atalissa and Mina Horme visiting friends in Atalissa.
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West Liberty
Lotus Chapter
Bennett
Downey
McClun
Burlington
Jessie Phelps
Tipton
Albert Kline
George Nuckles
West Branch
Heston
Dessie
Presbyterian Christian Endavor
Isaac Nichols
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advert Block
An older newspaper style ad urges readers to try Dr King’s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents for relief of constipation biliousness and related ailments sold at Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Mrs Perkins Returns From Cairo Visit Early
Wapelo Iowa August 19 Mrs W L Perkins left Cairo after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Havenhill due to her sick little son who remains ill The group of Mrs Davison and Mrs Grimes traveled to Burlington and Muscatine for a short outing Mr and Mrs Freeland and daughter Julia visited Ainsworth and plan to attend the Washington Chautauqua Evangelists Scott from Alton Illinois also noted
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Wapelo
W. L. Perkins
Mmes
H. B. Davison
W &8
Grimes
Burlington
Muscatine
W. S. Freeland
Julia
Ainsworth
Washington
Community notices from Muscatine area parish and reunions
Loizeaux of New York holds Christian church meetings with growing crowds this week. Colum bus Junction repairs by Oscar Sellere and Riley Armstrong at Dr Darrow’s residence. Emily Tustison visits Muscatine for her brother Charles and the Woodman carnival. Archie Stroup returns to Mediapolis from Rock Island depot duties for four weeks. Nathan Crutchfield attends 16th and 1st Illinois Regiments reunion at Oquawka. Rev J P Hebner and Mrs Hebner attend St Paul Epworth League convention. Schweitzer to fill Sunday duties here. Wapello Fair ladies auxiliary meets Aug 2 at 2 36. Wanello Sunday school union holds Aug 22 meeting at German MRP church with prayer, praise, paper, chalk talk, and choir.
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Loizeaux
New York
The
Christian Church
Oscar Sellere
Riley Armstrong
Columbus Junction
Darrow
Emily Tustison
Charles
Muscatine
Archie Stroup
Rock Island
J. P. Hebner
Epworth League
City of
St. Paul
Schweitert
Wapello Fair Association
W. S. Isett
Wanello Sunday School Union
M. RP
Hebner
Agnes Walker
Chas. Blancha
Lydia Floreth
East Wanslie and West Liberty Visitors Pace Local Notes
Aug 17 notes from East Wanslie East Wapsie record Mrs Fred Evans hosting visitors from West Liberty. Visits include Lee and George Marolf returning from Moscow and Wilton. Otto Marsteller at home. Lincoln Neb visitors John Tetters and Mrs Evans sister. Charlie Templeman from West Liberty. Helen Fickler visiting in Washington. Marsteller heifer killed by Rock Island train. Atkins of West Liberty called on Mrs Marolf. Glenn Marsteller at home since Saturday.
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East Wapsie
Fred Evans
West Liberty
Lee
George Marolf
Moscow
Wilton
Otto Marsteller
John Tetters
Lincoln
Neb
Charlie Templeman
Glenn Marsteller
Helen Fickler
Washington
W .H. Marsteller
Rock Island
Chas. Atkins
Alfred Marolf
Revered Hill Accepts Pastorate at Rockwell Church
Rev. Virgil E. Hill of Alison has accepted the call to become pastor of the Congregational church at Rockwell, guiding local spiritual life and serving the parish community.
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Virgil E. Hill
Alison
Congregational Church
Rockwell
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