Forest reserves totals and changes by year across states
The report lists, for 1590, changes to forest reserves under presidential proclamations. It notes 37 reserves totaling 46,425.529 acres, reductions in the Olympic reserve to 1,922,849 acres, increases in the Scott reserve to 423,680 acres, and the Big Horn reserve to 1,180,890 acres. It also records creation of Santa Ynez reserve at 145,900 acres and Crow Creek reserve in Wyoming at 66,320 acres.
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Olympic
Washington
Scott
Arizona
Big Horn
Wyoming
Santa Ynez
California
Crow Creek
Pension rolls grow as fiscal year adds forty five thousand names
The fiscal year added 45,344 names to the pension rolls, ending with 993,225 names a net rise of 2,010 from 1899. Army pensions totaled 124,700,597.24 dollars and Navy pensions 3,741,533.41 dollars, overall 198,462,130.65 dollars, leaving 5,542,768.25 dollars unexpended. The act of May 1900 extends widow pension income to 250 dollars annually. The census director reports the twelfth census work advancing, gathering data on industry, resources, farming, education, and social conditions.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Department explores agricultural and public works progress
The department highlights advances in seed varieties and plant research, meteorology, animal disease inquiry, food adulteration checks, woodland care, soil studies, and arid region grasses. It notes irrigation focus, road improvements, and urges strong Civil Service support and a new Washington Hall of Records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Public Service
Washington
Rumor Of A Masonic Temple For Muscatine
The Journal reports a well founded rumor that Muscatine moneyed men connected with the Masonic order plan a new temple. No definite plans exist yet though funds are in sight and two site options on Second Street are discussed.
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Muscatine
Second Street
The Man Chasing Wealth Should Not Carry Excess Baggage
A quotation-style item notes that a man seeking wealth should travel light, avoiding burdensome possessions or distractions that hinder pursuit and success. The remark emphasizes minimalism and focus as keys to prosperity.
A Fine Opportunity to Obtain John Stoddard Lectures
Muscatine residents are offered the complete John Stoddard lectures with favorable terms. Messrs. Waterman and Billinghurst recently canvassed the city, presenting strong recommendations from initial supporters and confirming the work’s educational value and library appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
John Stoodard
Messrs
F. S. Waterman
A. D. Billinghurst
Kennedy Selects an All Western Eleven Stars
Walter Scott Kennedy names an all western football team featuring players from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Chicago. The lineup emphasizes defensive strength and ground gain, with selections including Flynn Riordan Williams and Curtis among others.
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Kennedy
Walter Scott Kennedy
Minnesota
Henry
Chicago
Driver
Wisconsin
Williams
Iowa
Larson
All Western Eleven Picks Highlight Iowa Stars Warn er and Williams
The analysis picks an all western team with Warner of Iowa and Williams of Iowa at tackle and quarterback respectively. Curtis of Wisconsin stands out as a dominant guard while Edson and Eby are close runners. Iowa's Griffith and Driver of Wisconsin are noted but hampered by injury and form.
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Iowa
Warner
Williams
Curtis
Wisconsin
Edson
Eby
Towa
Griffith
Driver
Western Championship Duel Between Iowa and Minnesota
Iowa and Minnesota remain unbeaten as the Western Championship showdown looms. Iowa’s defense has held, while Dr Knipe’s coaching has sharpened the Hawkeyes into a cohesive unit capable of advancing the ball as a coordinated eleven.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Gophers
Knipe
Hawkeyes
Iowa City
West
Simpson College Advances Its Claim for Second in Iowa Football
Simpson College moves into second in Iowa football standings with 142 points scored to opponents 6, leading nine top teams outside the University of Iowa. Drake follows at 129 to 11, with Grinnell 28 and Cornell 177 in the listed regional results.
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Simpson College
Iowa
University of Iowa
Drake
Simpson
Ee Grinnell
Cornell
Penn
East Des Moines Claims State High School Football Title
Captain Van Liew of East Des Moines asserts the state high school football championship, arguing the Ottumwa tie was a victory for the east since the ball remained in Ottumwa territory throughout. He also disputes the Monday West Des Moines tie, claiming a similar edge for his team.
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van Liew
East Des Moines
Ottumwa
West Des Moines
Penn's Fortune Ends Debt for Penn College Association
Oskaloosa December 3 reports W A McNiell of the city has agreed to wipe out the Penn College Athletic Association's indebtedness, about $200, aiding the organization and securing its future.
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Penn
Oskaloosa
Athletic Association of
Penn College
W. A. McNiell
Trust as a Greater Compliment than Love
The saying notes trust earns higher regard than affection. It frames reliability, honesty, and consistency as the foundation of admiration. The sentiment emphasizes enduring respect over transient emotional attachment.
Waterworks sale completed in Muscatine city ownership begins
The Muscatine waterworks bond of $100000 is deposited in city banks by W J Hayes & Son of Cleveland. A special council meeting will formalize the transfer to trustees Roach Cohn and Huttig as municipal ownership starts. The new board promises efficient operation.
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W. J. Hayes & Son
Cleveland
Ohio
Muscatine City
Muscatine
Brannan
District Court
Wm. L. Roach
Sam. Cohn
Wm. Huttig
Mrs Dougherty Laid to Rest at Front and Mulberry
Funeral services for Mrs J B Dougherty were held at the family home on Front and Mulberry. Rev Beckerman of the Episcopal church officiated with a large group of friends attending. Floral offerings surrounded the casket and the remains were interred in the city cemetery. The community mourns a charitable and beloved figure.
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Front
Mulberry Street
J. B. Dougherty
Beckerman
Episcopal Church
Local travelers depart City after visits to friends
Mrs. Frank McConnell of Town City returns home with her father Charles Knight after a visit. Ben Black of Nichols is a business visitor and leaves for home. Guy Churchill and Roy Sherer return to Iowa City to resume dental school duties. Mrs. R M Darley and children head to Peoria Ill for a new home and job with the Street Railway Co. Anna Kellman of Rock Island ends a brief visit and goes home, escorted by Miss Mary Gendrum to Davenport for a short stay.
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Frank McConnell
Town City
Charles Knight
Ben Black
Nichols
Guy Churchill
Roy Sherer
Iowa City
Dental Department of State University
R. M. Darley
Peoria
Ill
Darley
The
Street Railway Co
Anna Kellman
Rock Island
Davenport
Mary Gendrum
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch by H J Toher Co
Special dispatch from Chicago markets notes H J Toher Co brokers with H E McKay as manager and Muscatine office located over the post office dated December 3 1900.
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H. J. Toher & Co
H. E McKay
Muscatine
Sayles Evangelist Series Ends With Hopeful City Response
The Ladies' Services held a crowded final meeting as evangelist Harold F. Sayles concluded a three week series aimed at guiding people to Christ and their own church homes. About six to seven hundred city youth attended twice weekly, learning core religious principles in a nonviolent, uplifting program. Sayles departs amid thanks and prayers as tonight he presents a stereopticon lecture on the Orient and Holy Land with proceeds for foreign missions.
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Harold F. Sayles
Christ
Mr. Sayles
Sayles
Orient
Holy Land
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East Second Street
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Mullan
G. M. Titus
Remley
Supreme Court
Mrs. Dougherty
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