Prices of Lumber Rise Amid Short Stocks and Demand
The lumber market shows rising prices as stocks shrink and demand grows. Local analysis notes No. 1 clear white pine trading near premium woods while southern pine gains share in building. Experts predict further price leveling driven by freight costs and manufacturing demand.
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Muscatine
American Lumberman
Davenport
Ed. Mueller
Christian Mueller & Sons Lumber Company
Ben Bawden
Lindsay & Phelps Lumber Company
Letter from Mrs Sunter to Mrs Pinkham praise
Mrs Anna Eva Gunter of Higoinsvitir Missouri writes that doctors gave her up a year ago after ulceration of the womb. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after two months of treatment and four bottles. She weighed 155 pounds then, up from 138 previously, and calls the medicine the best she has used.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Eva Gunter
Higoinsvitir
Woman Credits Cure for Seven Years of Ill Health
Mrs Barnuart of New Casrie Pennsylvania writes that after seven years of marriage she suffered miscarriages and various ailments including womb prolapse and nervous stomach. She says after using the medicine she now enjoys life and has no remaining troubles.
State Auditor Presses Strict Stock Valuation Rules
The city assessor is told by State Auditor Merriam to ensure corporations declare statements fully in line with the law. A new code section requires disclosure of total authorized capital stock, issued shares, par value, and amounts paid in, with annual verified statements due by January 25.
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Merriam
New Franchise Agreed Upon for Oskaloosa Water Works
A joint committee in Oskaloosa Iowa has drafted a new twenty five year water franchise with city possession options. The council will review the ordinance next, aiming for rapid readings then a public ratification vote at a special election. City may seize the plant with sixty days notice by cash, bonds at up to five percent, or lease, with $55 annual rent per hydrant.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Oskaloosa Water Works
Water Company
Crop yield of the year 1899 in United States statistics
Washington reports final 1899 crop estimates from the agriculture department. Wheat acreage 44,592,516 with 347,303,846 bushels valued at 319,545,259 dollars. corn 82,108,587 acres yielding 2,078,143,933 bushels valued at 629,210,110 dollars. oats 26,341,380 acres yielding 796,177,713 bushels valued at 198,167,975 dollars. barley 73,381,563 bushels. rye 23,961,741 bushels. buckwheat 11,094,473 bushels. potatoes 228,783,232 bushels. hay 56,655,756 tons.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wisecarver's Sale Sells 231 Horses at Monthly Auction
The Fairfield Ledger reports Wisecarver's monthly horse sale drew about twenty five buyers with 231 animals sold. Draft horses brought 175 to 180 dollars while buicks sold 50 to 120 dollars. Best drivers sold 165 to 187.50 and demand was strong with sales mainly for eastern and English markets. Two carloads headed to northern pineries. The four day sale starts on the 13th next month.
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Wisecarver
Pineries
Fairfield Ledger
Iowa Supreme Court May Decide Fate of State Saloons
Des Moines reports an imminent Supreme Court opinion on petition legality under Iowa liquor law. The ruling could force saloons statewide to close or allow continued operations, pending whether petitions met old rules or new supervisor approvals.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Iowa
Bishop's Court
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Bishop
League
Supreme Bench
An Iowa Bigamist Married Local Resident
Rolfe Iowa Jan 22 Last May Fred Sanger came from Maquoketa with Bullock Grill contractors to work on the C N W road and served as second foreman. He married George Challand's daughter in December but has a wife and two children in Maquoketa. Locals fear retaliation if Sanger returns to Rolfe.
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Seger
Father seeks judgment against railroad in crossing death case
Peter Rossman as administrator of Adolph Rossman’s estate sues the B N railroad in Iowa City district court for 7500 dollars alleging death at Lone Tree crossing on November 17 due to culpable negligence. He also claims liability for the loss of his wagon and team of mules in the incident. The suit pending before Judge S H Fairall involves complex legal issues.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Peter Rossman
S. H. Fairall
District Court
B., C. R. & N. Railroad Company
Rossman
Adolph Rossman
Lone Tree Crossing
Sudden Death Strikes Beaman at Lodge Supper
Beaman Iowa January 22 a sudden death cast gloom over the community during a Woodmen hall lodge supper Mr and Mrs Schoel who live two miles east had driven in to attend the event they entered the hall and Mrs Schoel collapsed and died instantly heart failure given as the sole cause neighbors and friends lifted her from the floor she had shown no prior illness and appeared in usual health as the report ends.
Literary Notes in February Every body's Magazine
The February issue offers accessible writing on trolley electricity. an article on arms that do not fight. a vivid Philippine typhoon account. animal pieces on cats and dogs. short stories including The Woman Who Was No Good and The Tragedy of Jean Polgarth. a Snap Shot Interview with Ella Wheeler Wilcox. and a Foreword on Via Crucis. Appletons' Popular Science Monthly features John Trowbridge warning on South Sea Bubbles and Briggs on Is the Christian Religion Declining amid his Episcopal shift.
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Everybody’s Magazine
Everybody's Magazine
Philippines
Jean Polgarth
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Mr. Crawford
Gilbert Warde
Queen Eleanor
Beatrix
Charles Augustus Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian
Episcopal Church
Popular Science Monthly
Grain-O replaces coffee in grocer stores
Advertises Grain-O as a pure grain beverage for coffee for delicate stomachs and children. Claims it costs less than coffee and tastes nearly identical. Available in 6 and 25 cent packages.
It's easy for a man to make a fool of himself
Quote reflecting on self made folly attributed to men and the notion that many fools create their own embarrassment. The remark emphasizes personal accountability in foolish behavior.
Memorizing English Ends Both Hands Free for Sword says Puck
The quip contrasts Kruger with a preacher like figure, noting that while the English language teaches doctrine in memory, Kruger keeps sacred text in his head enabling him to wield power. The line frames language and authority as dual tools.
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Kruger
Puck
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