Hail and Wind Ravage Iowa Crops and Farmsteads
Heavy rain and hail struck parts of Iowa on Friday night with Marsh area crops shredded oats shattered and cattle moved to fields. Two men injured by hail and a cold snap followed. Washington county reports barns struck by lightning five steers killed and extensive damage across multiple farms.
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Marsh
Here
Washington. In
Washington County
Thornton
Charlee Kephart
Havre
Boy Loses Leg In Freight Train Accident Near Mediapolis
Roy Campbell a 15 year old from St. Louis was thrown under a north bound freight near Mediapolis while traveling with his 17 year old brother Vernie to canvass for Chicago house. The leg was badly damaged and required amputation. They arrived in Mediapolis on Sunday.
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Mediapolis
Roy Campbell
St. Louis
Vernie
Elmira
Chicago
Destructive hail storm and pasture fire report
A brief report notes a heavy localized rain shower followed by a B C R N train sparks igniting a pasture two miles south of Mint Allen’s land. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours. Nearby Wapello reports a very destructive hail storm eight miles west with continuing heat and wind.
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Here
Mint Allen
Wapello
Judge Wade Allows Saloons to Open as Usual
In Marengo on July 15 Judge Wade granted a supersedeas staying saloon operations pending appeal. The anti-saloons league suit against the board of supervisors upheld the saloonists claims that Mulct law protections and board grants justified continued operation. The two week dry spell ended as saloons Victor Parnell and Williamsburg received stay orders by mail.
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Marengo
Victor
Parnell
Williamsburg
Wade
Anti-Saloons League
Board of Supervisors
Three Conventions This Week In Republican State Race
Des Moines reports 1,254 delegates chosen for the Republican state convention with 23 conventions to be held totaling 387 delegates. Cummins leads with 421 votes, Herriott 71, Harriman 141, Trewin 125, Conger 30. uninstructed for Cummins 179, against Cummins 287. Emmet county delegates favor Cummins. Muscatine likely for Cummins. Cerro Gordo supports Trewin. Estherville convention reports nine delegates all backing Cummins.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Cummins
Herriott
Harriman
Trewin
Conger
Muscatine
Cerro Gordo
Emmet
Estherville
Unfounded resignation rumors target Auditor Merriam
Des Moines July 15 reports state Auditor Merriam is not resigning his office. State house officials call the notion entirely unfounded, noting editorials in the Clinton Herald and other papers tied to his divorce suit and his accepting a local insurance company presidency. Friends insist his administration is clean and no resignation is planned.
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Des Moines
Merriam
State House
Clinton Herald
Friends of Auditor
Samoans in Clothes Stir Pacific Expansion Debate
Washington correspondent notes a curious view from Capt. B. F. Tilley on the Samoan islands. He argues that clothing has caused health problems among Tutuila natives who previously relied on coconut oil and exposed skin. He urges nurses and teachers and highlights a need to promote household medicine and industrial work to improve living conditions and labor habits.
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Washington
Sam
Pacific
B. F. Tilley
Navy
Samoan
Col’s
Pago Pago
Tilley
United States
Samoa
Peto Pago
Island
Tutuila
Herriott Men Hopeful in Cedar Rapids Convention
A Herriott follower forecasts the Cedar Rapids convention where Cummins may lead on first ballot with about seven hundred votes but needs eight hundred twenty-one to nominate. He argues Herriott will be the sole candidate with solid district backing and rising momentum as delegates shift in Floyd Worth Clayton Fayette and other counties.
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Des Moines
Herriott
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Trewin
Herriman
John Herriott
Warren
Madison
Mitchell
Howard
Floyd
Worth
Clayton
Fayette
Conger
China
Harriman
Wright County
Black Hawk
Hardin
Page
Fremont
Piles Cure Claim Ad by J J Havercamp
An advertisement by J J Havercamp promotes a cure for piles with a money back guarantee and 50 cent price. A free sample is offered and a pile pipe is included with each package.
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Rector
J. J. Havercamp
Dear Joe and May Letters Reveal a Humorous Proposal Exchange
A playful exchange shows May informing Joe of Jack Brown's proposal and Joe replying with light sarcasm. The notes reveal a humorous, affectionate tone about an arranged engagement and enduring friendship between May, Joe, and Jack Brown.
Iowa Wesleyan set for record enrollment and growth
Mt. Pleasant Iowa July 15 The past year was strong for Iowa Wesleyan University with projections of much higher attendance next year The new administration under President Hancher drives rapid improvements from library relaunch to a reorganized business school expanded science equipment a new athletic field and upgraded Hershey Hall including a third floor ladies gymnasium Free tuition for ten international students was approved by the board of trustees Catalogues are in high demand as the edition nears exhaustion
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan University
Iown Wesleyan
Hancher
Wesleyan
Department of Science
Board of
Hershey Hall
Iowa Wesleyan
Undefined Political Patriot Quote
A political patriot is a man who loves his country for what he can make out of it. A man soon forgets his faults when they are known only to himself.
Jarnagan Re Endorsed For Postmaster Seat
Montezuma Iowa July 15 The postmaster race nears end as J W Jarnagan wins key support with a personal endorsement from Congressman J F Lacey of the district.
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Montezuma
J. W. Jarnagan
J. F. Lacey
Grand Trunk Railway Pan American Route to Buffalo
The Grand Trunk Railway System promotes a picturesque Pan American route to Buffalo via Muskoka Kawartha Lakes St. Lawrence river rapids and Atlantic coastal resorts. Commencing June 24 luxurious Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact city passenger and ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Buffalo
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
White Mountains
Chicago
Portland
Boston
Port Huron
Toronto
Montreal
Clark Street
Travel schedule for Montezuma route with daily services
Traveler's Guide item lists B., C. RB. N. Muscatine Division trains to Montezuma daily except Sunday with passenger departures at 5:40 a.m and 7:10 p.m and freight at 6:00 p.m. Agent M. Gouin notes timetable details for arrivals and departures.
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Muscatine Division
Montezuma
M. Gouin
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Cence
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapelioween
Elric Junction
Elrick Junction
Rai
Eee
Iowa Central Schedules and Coupon Tickets Notice
The notice lists Iowa Central trains Going North No 3 St Paul Express and No 5 Mason City Mail with times, Going South Peoria and Peoria Express, Way Freight schedules, and a coupon ticket offer to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico with agent contact Geo S Batty and C L Seevers at Amick Junction Iowa Marsuall towns Iowa.
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St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Wail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
Geo. S. Batty
C. L. Seevers
Vase
Eirick Junction
la Marsuali Towns
Iowa
Local Rail Schedule Toward Wilton and West Destinations
Train notices show the C R L P Main Line running toward Wilton and westbound departures. Times listed include 10:45 p.m. and 12:10 a.m. with platform notes and carriage details.
Muscatine North and South By Company Service Update
Notice announces service taking effect June 9th 191, at 12 noon daily except Sunday for the Muscatine North and South by company. Reserved for transportation schedule changes and public notice.
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Muscatine North& South By, CO
Boat Time Card for W J Young to Davenport and Burlington
The W J Young sails from this city to Davenport every Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings at 62 oclock and to Burlington Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at 8 06. The round trip schedule lists Davenport departure in late afternoon with stops at Rock Island Buffalo Andalusia Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka and Burlington, then return via Muscatine Andalusia Buffalo Rock Island Davenport. For information contact W G Block Son agents Muscatine Ia.
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W. J. Young
Davenport
Burlington
Buffalo
Andalusia
Muscatine
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Rock Island
Phrase from old saying on patrimony and matrimony
A reflection notes that wealth influences marriage prospects and that even the bold wind is a source of bravado. The saying contrasts a rich girl’s marriage odds with a man braving the wind.
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Ainsworth
Winfield
Ila
Columbus Junction
South
Emmett County
Cummins—Muscatine
Tion
Joe
Jack Brown
Yours Sincerely
May
First Nation’s Bank
Foreign Exchange
Adi
Cook, Musser
Banking and Exchange
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Iowa Ave
Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
The
Grand Trunk Railway System
Traveler's Guide
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Wilton
Wa.m
Aegoa. m
Society
K. L
Pearl City
Maccabee Hall
Hagermasa
F. Washburn
Masonic
W. W. Crocusrz
Dave Boonap
Bawkeye Lodge
Simaee G Shari
W. W .Peveesameren
Alam
U. A. Riemcke
Geo. C. Winn
DE Molay
K. Treslar
Geo. B. Jackson
B. C
W. H. McCoy
Miriam Lodge
Prairie Bancampmeny
Muscatine Lodge
Balta Speers
Second
Cedar Streets
Cecar Street
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
W. G Clay Kyeese
Court OF Honor
Woodman
BE. Fox
Chascellos
J. M. Coxins
M. B.A. Bend City Lodge
Mrotherhood of America
J. H. Casavour
G. W. Covenstom
Eagle Lodge
A. OC
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A. J. Bascus
M. W
S. Hows
BP. H. Doren
Kat. mM
Macabee Hall
Oves
Dlss
J. W. Hawn
Ladies OF the Maccarbeees
Muscatine Hive
L. Of.t
Bloomington
F. A A
Q& T. Howard
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F. P. Day
BE. B
Mes. A L. Linones
W. M Misa Emma MalLows
Sec’y
Charles Howake
W. J. Young, Jr
W. G. Block & Son
Hershey Lumber Co
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Luscatine
Hershey State
J. Carsxaddan Pres
J.B. Dougherty
Chas. Page Capital
Wirst National Bank Bullling
W Francis Pres
Henry Jayne
L.G. Burnett
Lars Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
W. Francis
L. Burnett
Ceattia
Osteopath
M.A. Barr
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
A.O. UW
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J. M. Butler
C.C
H.S. Hwe
Alifornia
San Francisco
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Pac
Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Barnet Library
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Los Angeles
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