State Fair Booming at Des Moines Iowa in 1901
Des Moines August 29 1901 crowds at the Iowa State fair near a record level with gate receipts about fourteen thousand two hundred seventy six dollars. Officials estimate around thirty one thousand to thirty five thousand on grounds as processionals, exhibits and races draw strong attendance. Officials promise improved access and a parade of prized horses and cattle shows to conclude tonight.
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Des Moines
van Houten
Dolly Bidwell
Boston
Bidwell
Whitewood
Neva Simmons
Ilowa
Bonnie Bird
Black Cloud
Kaltenah
Bruce Clay
Willie Gienn
Star Heart
Jennie Belle
Senator W
Sen Sen
Revel Kane
Kent
Larequoise
Numa
Ida McHenry
Iowa
Arnold's Park
B. Klein
Crosby
Chicago
Toronto
Ont
Rochester
Chicago Yacht Club
Once rich, dies poor in Iowa after steamboat splurge
Reuben Jarrett, once worth $100000, died yesterday in the county poorhouse at age 90. He arrived in 1836 and earned his fortune by mining. He later lived in St. Louis, spent lavishly, even owning and operating a steamboat for pleasure, before his wealth ran out and he spent years in the poorhouse.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Aus
Reuben Jarrett
Jarrett
St. Louis
Traveling Library Comes to Grandview Iowa
The Wo mans Missionary society has applied for a traveling library from the state librarian. They expect delivery the second week of September and will open a reading room in their parlor on Tuesday and Friday evenings. The formal opening is set for Friday evening September 13 with a short literary program and social.
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Grandview
Iowa
Woman’s Missionary Society
Postmaster Arrested for Account Shortage at Crystal Lake
Fort Dodge Iowa Aug 29 Leslie E Bowker postmaster at Crystal Lake Ja has been arrested on a charge of shortage in accounts the shortage alleged to amount to 300 discovered by Postal Inspector Ketchum Bowker admitted guilt and restored part of the money He could not furnish bail and was jailed at Sioux City Bowker did not reveal motiveMo
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Fort Dodge
Leslie E Bowker
Crystal Lake
Bowker
Ketchum
Sioux City
Board of Control Sets Menu For Inmates In Iowa Institution
Des Moines Iowa Aug 28 the board of control decided due to high potato prices to feed inmates with beans corn and hominy and provide potatoes once daily for a year. Navy beans for state institutions will be purchased to cover needs.
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Board of Control
Des Moines
Iowa
Judge Prouty Buys 640 Acres in Scott County for Levee Plans
Davenport Aug 29 Judge S F Prouty of Des Moines has acquired 640 acres along the Mississippi in Scott county by purchasing the Seaschultz and Banes farms. He plans levees along the river front to prevent floods. surveys show feasibility and potential high productivity once protected. The project would be the first levee scheme of its kind in the county.
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Davenport
S. F Prouty
Des Moines
Seaschultz
Princeton
C. E. Banes
Mississippi
Scott County
Iowa City Group Hopes for Million-Dollar Lead Strike
Iowa City capitalists led by Milton Remsey City Solicitor W H Bailey and Alderman J G Lindsay, who bought 4400 acres of Missouri timber and grazing land, learn of a possible lead mine near Sabula after Frank Mullin reports a “Ten-strike” on his land in Jefferson county. Experts see potential for millions as Mullin’s third of forty acres sells for 30000 and stockholders plan to visit this week.
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Iowa City
Milton Remsey
W. H. Bailey
J. G. Lindsay
Missouri
Sabula
Frank Mullin
Jefferson County
Mullin
Senatorial deadlock broken in Twenty seventh district convention
Webster City Iowa August 29 after five days the Twenty seventh district senatorial convention ended its session on the 3337th ballot Hardin county gave twenty votes to F G Hart of Wright county securing his nomination. The party will unite behind Hart at the polls with strong support.
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Webster City
Hardin County
F. G. Hartshort
Wright County
Iowa State Historical Society Moves to New $200,000 Building
Iowa City residents report the Iowa State Historical Society taking possession of its new fire proof home in the college of liberal arts building at the State University of Iowa. The move includes 12,000 rare volumes and thousands of dollars of curios, with prized items such as autograph letters from George Washington and Queen Victoria.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa State Historical Society
College of Liberal Arts
State University of Iowa
George Washington
Queen Victoria
Iowa County Fair Promises Grand Exhibition
Marengo August 28 report that the Iowa county fair will be held September 4 5 and 6 with high hopes as eastern Iowa’s grandest county exhibition. Local claims note Iowa's premier corn crop and strong displays beyond pumpkins as Secretary F B leads planning efforts.
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Marengo
Iowa
F. B
Colson Promises Fastest Steppers at County Fair
Colson announces a string of fast steppers and jumpers. He will also present an aggregation of attractions never before equalled at a county fair. Reduced rates have been secured from intermediate points.
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Colson
Farmer Fined for Seining Fish Near Waterloo
George Funk, a local farmer near Waterloo, was fined about 70 dollars in a justice court for seining fish. Deputy fish commissioner arrested him for an offense from last May after catching four small bull heads. Funk admits guilt but calls the fine severe.
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Waterloo
George Funk
Funk
Postmasters Appointed in Iowa to Fill Vacancies
Iowa postmasters appointed across multiple counties including Mystic Appanoose County Weaver Lee County H J Bergundthal Ruthven Walter Armstrong Ruthven and others. The list notes appointments replacing removals resignations and new duties such as rail way switch reel carrier and dental impression cup positions.
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Washington
Iowa
Mystic
Appanoose County
G. Studebaker
Weaver
Lee County
H. J. Bergundthal
E. T. Saunders
Walter S. Armstrong
Ruthven
M. M. Banger
Webster City
Geo. P. Baughman
Gomer P. Birnie
Deg Moines
John W. Fowlering
Albia
Ellsworth A. Holcomb
Waterloo
Myron W. Howard
Camanche
Andrew Parrott
Sumner
John Quist
Edward Walker
John W. Wayneck
Chariton
John Young
California Junction
Omaha Hold-Up Claims $710 in Downtown Robbery
Frank Shaffer a 50 year old Burlington stockman says he was held up near Twelfth and Dodge streets by about six men and women who stole $710. Police have made a dozen arrests but recovered no money and all suspects deny involvement.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank Shaffer
Burlington
Twelfth
Dodge Streets
Shaffer
A Cure For Cholera Infantum Effectiveness
Mrs. Curtis Baker of Rockwalter Ohio recounts using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to save an infant with cholera infantum. She reports full recovery in two days and ongoing health nearly a year later and recommends the remedy. For sale by all druggists. Read the Journal Want Column.
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Curtis Baker
Rockwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Muscatine Maroons to Battle Kewanee Reds Next Week
Baseball match arranged between Muscatine Maroons and Kewanee Reds on the home diamond next week. Reds recently beat Maroons, but locals claim victory after routing the Chicago Unions, who had defeated Kewanee. Includes standings and results from American and National Leagues.
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Muscatine Maroons
Kewanee Reds
Maroons
Chicago Unions
Kewanee
W. la Pez
Cricaso
Baltimore
Detroit
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
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Washington
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New York
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Providence
The Schley Inquiry Hearing Date Set
The article notes September 12 as the hearing date regarding Admiral Schley's role in the Battle of Santiago. It urges early action against infections, promoting 10-DO antiseptic powder as a preventive measure and healer, priced 25 cents per box.
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Schley
Santiago
Denmark
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