Long Time Married Seventy Two Years In Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa January 4 Ruben and Sarah Hunter plan their seventy second wedding anniversary on January 22 1901. Married in Ohio January 22 1829 they are grandparents to six children with two sons and four daughters living across Iowa and Missouri. Father Hunter is 52 and Mother Hunter is 91 though the text appears to misstate ages.
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Fairfield
Ruben
Sarah Hunter
Hunter
Ohio
Jane McCaskin
Birmingham
van Buren County
Iowa
W. H. Sullivan
Near Fairfield
Lewis Potter
Audubon
James Trummel
C. E. Hunter
Fond
Ottumwa Wins Eisteddfod Meeting Host Vote in 1901
Ottumwa defeats Des Moines and Albia to win the next annual Eisteddfod association meeting, with 42 votes on the fourth ballot. Officers elected include Mayor T. P. Phillips president and W. B. Williams treasurer, all from Hiteman or nearby towns. The next convention is set for December 25, 1901.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
Albia
Hiteman
Eisteddfod Association of
Lowa
Shaw
T. P. Phillips
Philip H. Waterman
C. B. Rounds
W. B. Williams
James McCauley
W. E. Williams
Keb
K. O. Campbell
Cleveland
Lathrop Seeks Iowa Interest on Civil War Funds
Former State Senator J S Lathrop applies to the state executive council to collect about 375000 dollars in interest the general government owes Iowa for funds used to fit out troops in the Civil War. Iowa spent about 200000 for this purpose at six percent, with principal later refunded after decades, leaving an estimated 275000 dollars in interest on the portion used for troops.
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Des Moines
J. S. Lathrop
State Executive Council
Iowa
Bloodhounds Aid Recapture At Anamosa Penitentiary
Anamosa January 4 authorities at the state penitentiary purchased two hounds to track fugitives. With prisoners employed in outdoor quarry work escape was easier. Last week two inmates escaped and were pursued by the dogs, cornered before midnight.
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Anamosa
Cure for a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
A vintage ad promotes a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It guarantees money back if it fails to cure and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The offer targets all druggists and promises refund if unsuccessful.
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E. W. Grove
Ferret Tax System Expands in Des Moines Area
Des Moines January report shows county tax ferrets accruing funds for the county and boosting investment. Legal action confirmed the law as constitutional and retroactive, shaping future suits as questions of fact. Investors shift capital from mortgages to real estate and business to gain higher revenue.
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Des Moines
Boards of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Old officials to remain in federal posts in Iowa
A Des Moines report says no invidious distinctions will be made and incumbents in federal roles will stay. Horace G McMillan and Lewis Miles will be reappointed as district attorneys for northern and southern Iowa, Edward Knott and George M. Christian will be reappointed as U S marshals for the same districts. Reappointments will occur in coming months, with no changes to current incumbents in the meantime.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Horace G. McMillan
Lewis Miles
Edward Knott
George M. Christian
New Railroad Positions Created in Cedar Rapids
The B., C. R. & N. railway company established the office of general roadmaster and appointed Charles McEntry of Cedar Rapids to the post. McEntry, a veteran roadmaster, takes on duties previously handled by Garrett Davis as the system expands and extends its lines.
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New Lumber Company
Dubuque
Jan
C. W. Chapman Lumber Company
Knapp, Stout & Co
St. Louis
F. D. Stout
F. W. Chapman
Cedar Rapids
B., C. R. & N. Railway Company
Charles McEntry
McEntry
Garrett Davis
Davis
Inspection Coming From Des Moines I N G Regiments
Des Moines reports the annual inspection of Iowa National Guard regiments is nearly finished with orders to Des Moines headquarters this week. Inspector General Colonel J A Olmsted and Major John Hume will start work in a few weeks. The inspection follows last year’s pattern with the Fifty second first Fiftieth second Forty ninth third and Fifty first last scheduled in that order.
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Des Moines
J. A. Olmsted
John Hume
Bloomfield Mutual Telephone Exchange Sold to Amos Steckel
Ottumwa reports the Bloomfield Mutual Telephone exchange has been sold to Hon. Amos Steckel. The transfer supports the southwestern Iowa Mutual Telephone association and connects Ottumwa to mutual lines spanning southeastern Iowa and northwestern Missouri.
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Ottumwa
Bloomfield Mutual Telephone Exchange
Amos Steckel
Bloomfield
Southwestern Iowa Mutual Telephone Association
Mutual
Iowa
Missouri
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Promoted
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for cures from rheumatism to scrofula and catarrh due to impure blood. It claims strong restorative effects for the weak and run down. It also promotes Hood's Pills as the family cathartic.
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Hood
Hood’s Pills
Titus Amendment Decision Shapes Judge Bishop’s Candidacy
In Des Moines on January 4, Judge Charles A. Bishop of Polk County would seek Judge Josiah Given's seat on the state supreme bench if the Titus amendment is struck down by the supreme court. If the amendment is approved, Bishop will delay his bid for one year.
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Des Moines
Jan
Supreme Court
Titus
Charles A. Bishop
Polk County District Court
Supreme Bench
Josiah Given
Bishop
Given
Fur Dominates Winter Fashion With Lavish Fur Trimmed Attire
New York fashion notes praise the season for rich materials, with fur dominating ensembles from head to toe. Designers feature long fur coats and gowns, boleros, capes, and trims in lace, satin belts, tortoise shell buttons, and gold galloon. Variations pair chinchilla with baby lamb, sealskin with ermine, and black satin belts.
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New York
Paris
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