Payne bill seen as wasteful and vague and the like
A Des Moines reader warns that House file 87 titled a bill for an act requiring the County Auditor to compile and prepare a financial report is deceptive and adds the phrase and the like repeatedly. The measure would replace newspaper publication of board proceedings with pamphlets at higher cost and reduce public access. The editor urges discarding the bill and the like.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Payne
House
Boards of Supervisors
Patton on Growth and Dangers of the Republic at Ann Arbor
Former United States Senator John Pattson spoke at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Washington's birthday warning about political corruption. He warned against scandals in senate elections and described as the real enemy the man who buys caucuses juries or legislatures and mortgaged legislatures to his bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pattson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ann Arbor
Washington
Republic
Miss Lawrence
Manila
Hong-Kong
Naga
Secrecy crowns bright sun over us says Editor Clark
Editor Clark in the Gate City laments secrecy as the brightest sun and warns it smothers happiness with sulfurous fumes from exploding artillery. He imagines a lawyer, doctor, priest, and newspaper revealing all they know to halt the dark pall.
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Clark
Gate City
Dishonest mirror of New England birth quote draws sly fate
The St Louis Globe Democrat mocks Senator Pettigrews shame of his New England birth saying the mutuality of the sentiment proves a mistake occurred. It recalls Artemus Ward remarking a personage would have had $10 in his pocket if he had never been born.
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Senator Pettigrew
New England
The
St. Louis Globe Globe Democrat
Artemus Ward
Nebraska Victory Sparks Talk of Unusual Admission
A Republican win in Omaha triggers commentary that Nebraska may seek admission to the enemy’s country, signaling a dramatic political shift and potential constitutional questions.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Debs Platform Sparks Debate on Death and Disease
In a Kansas City Star item the Debs platform is noted as not demanding abolition of death and disease while labeling Social Democracy as still young. The article frames the ideological stance and its perceived maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Kansas City Star
Neighbor Endorses Kid-ne-oids For Back Aches In Muscatine
A Muscatine resident, butcher F. W. Wetzel of 216 E. Second St, testifies that Morrow's Kid-ne-oids relieved his kidney backache after using the tablets as directed. The tonic remedy costs fifty cents a box and is sold at local drug stores including J. J. Havercamp's, manufactured by John Morrow & Co. in Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Morrow
F. W. Wetzel
E. Second Street
J. J. Havercamp
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Movement of Mormons under Buffalo Bill plan
Col. William F. Cody announces an interview stating a plan to move 30,000 Mormons from Salt Lake City to the Big Horn Basin in northwestern Wyoming. He aims to found a Mormon city there rivaling Salt Lake City and cites control of 250,000 acres for agricultural development. He says many Mormons tire of Salt Lake life and that he has secured deportation contracts.
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William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Salt Lake City
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Conesville Hopes for Quick Hire amid Farm Labor Demand
Local reports show farms receiving many applications but choosing to hire soon at wages from 20 to 30 dollars. Community notes include school term close, a graphophone lesson, a stock shipment with a loss, social surprise for John Boggs, and various visits and travel among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterthwaite
Muscatine
H. C. Lane
Lone Tree
Lee Miller
D. Legler
Cedar River
Conesville
McKee & Gay
J. Estle
D. L. Lee
Billick Bros
John B. Boggs
13 Inch Naval Gun Seen At Ottumwa Depot
Ottumwa residents spotted a 13 inch naval gun, similar to those on largest ships, on a freight car at the railroad depot. The gun, 40 feet long and weighing 120000 pounds, is en route from the Brooklyn navy yards to San Francisco for mounting on the Wisconsin. It is the third gun of this class carried west by the Burlington road in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Brooklyn Navy Yards
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Burlington Road
Waikiki Nights and Homecoming Hearts in the Pacific
A Honolulu seaside gathering reunites a wounded unit and family after a long voyage. Arm strong apologizes to Billy Gray as the group recalls a Philippine campaign, while Amy Lawrence and the Sedgwick ship news hint at new arrivals in Manila and distant ports.
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Armstrong
Gray
Pasig
Billy
Waikiki
Honolulu
Waianai Range
Diamond Head
Lanai
Father
Pacific
Revival meetings progress with growing male attendance
North Prairie notes revival meetings continue through Friday with strong male turnout. Three new full members and six probationers join the church. Wednesday prayer meetings set. Local updates include school director Andy Long hiring Hayes for spring, students saving for marbles, and regional visits from Vera and Emma Carter, Miss Minnie Denton, Maud Maylone, and others. A coar k of hogs shipped from Summit. wild geese and ducks plentiful after high water.
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Andy Long
Mr. Hayes
Art
Vera
Emma Carter
Cedar County
Henry Kramer
Alice Hovenagie
Pleasant Prairie
Brown Mansion
Henry Will
Muscatine
Summit
Minnie Denton
Mart Chamberlain
Funeral of T. M. Curtis Draws Many to Varying Notices
The funeral for T. M. Curtis was largely attended on Tuesday with Rev. Bevan of Morning Sun officiating. Several locals and visitors were noted, including Miss Millie Lee and World Brown aboard a Firefly to Washington, and Ab Fry shaking hands with friends. Absent residents and upcoming events were also mentioned along with updates on the town’s sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Curtis
Bevan
Morning Sun
Mr. Curtis
Millie Lee
World Brown
Washington
Miss Lee
Emmick-Crull
Ethel Crull
Fred Fry
Abby Curtis
Roy Crall
Davenport
Huron
Tommy” Curtis
Jessie Geiger
Muscatine
Ab Fry
Miss Hawkins
Shellabarger’s
Mrs Corley Plans Merrie England Trip Before Sundown
In West Liberty Mrs J E Corley wife of the local Methodist pastor announces plans to travel to Merrie England before returning. The note appears in a community column outlining upcoming personal travel.
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J. E. Corley
M. E. Church
Merrie England
Local Notes and Society Tidbits from Cedar County
In Cedar County news, a woman sails from Philadelphia with her father Geo E Ferris on the Pennland April 7 for a three month trip possibly to the Paris Exposition. Her son Jesse L Ferris will join in England. her father remains longer. West Liberty plans numbered houses and a city directory. A Cedar county laundry opens run by local men. T C Rhodes travels to Rock Island for the funeral of T Clarence Scott. H E Wiley rents east farm to Richards brothers and plans to move to Des Moines. Mrs Henry Beeson, nee Anna Creese, visits Davenport relatives. A W Hollingsworth of Iowa City visits. Many residents suffer from lair.
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Geo. E. Ferris
Philadelphia
Pennland
England
Jesse L
Holy Land
West Liberty
Cedar County
T. C. Rhoades
Rock Island
T. Clarence Scott
H. E. Wiley
Funeral notices and social happenings in Letts area
Miss Mintie Bloomer attends Margera Bloomer funeral in Illinois then returns home. Mrs. Bloomer leaves three children. Mrs. Frank White plans to visit and reopen her Fremont millinery store. Rev. Kephart to preach last sermon of year before Iowa City trip. Local residents in Letts shop, visit, attend funerals, host guests, and band activity to Nichols event.
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Mintie Bloomer
Margera Lee Bloomer
Illinois
Cecil
Wm. Fullmer
Letts
William
Curtis
Florence Snyder
Baby
Lula Violet
Grandma's
Nichols
Dr. Thompson
Local notes from East Buffalo Illinois and nearby towns
East Buffalo Illinois reports Joseph Boney Sr suffers after falls and head pain with partial recovery. Mrs Cammel from Grinnell Iowa ill with pneumonia, husband John with her. Cade Kimball ill. Elay improving. Movements include Smith renting Kennaman farm, Henry Holmes visiting Duncan township, Murdock church visit, and tree removal at Kimball’s yard. Widespread sickness and mud with doctors busy. Emmerson Holmes visits Anda lus ia. Mabel Needham works for Boney family.
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Joseph Boney
Mrs. Cammel
Grinnell
Iowa
Castor
John Cammel
Cade Kimball
W. C. Kimball
Elay
R. B. Murdock
Aledo
Andrew Smith
Mr. Kennaman
Mr. Smith
Henry Holmes
Duncan Township
M. D. Murdock
Mr. Holmes
N. A. Bull
Reynolds
Emmerson Holmes
Andalusia
Huntley Brothers
A. R. Bull
E. Bull
Joseph Bales
Mabel Needham
Jos. Boney
Benj. Mitchell
Marston
Sunday School Hope On Buffalo Prairie
Local letter notes desire for a Sunday school, union or not, as a community effort. Miss Workman closes spring term with approval. John Drury’s sale attracts attendees. Mrs. Oscar Peterson is in critical condition. Mrs. Drury travels to Iowa and California. Community mentions include visits to W Kiste and Rendle.
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John Drury
Farm possession suit ends in hung jury in Fruitland
In Fruitland a hotly contested farm ownership dispute between R Milholm and Tomlinson led to a hung jury after a trial. A Monday township meeting rejected a plan to build a school road from Keokuk Lake to Grand View Road by 14 to 40. The K of P lodge plans an oyster supper Friday for all in good standing. The school board meets March 19 at the Fruitland hall. Fitzsimmons traveled to Lettsville Wednesday.
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R. Milholm
Tomlinson
Keokuk Lake
Grandview Road
K. of P. Lodge
Fruitland
Fitzsimmons
Lettsville
It Takes a Crippled Player Time to Heal Observed
A cautious report notes a football player's lengthy recovery from injury and hints at a potential large dispute over bequeathed church property.
Try Grain O New Grain Based Coffee Substitute
Try Grain O a grain based drink that replaces coffee for all ages. It offers a rich seal brown appearance like mocha or java but is made from pure grains and gentle on sensitive stomachs. Priced at 25c per package and sold by all grocers.
Cedar river bridge ice cuts disrupt trains to Muscatine
Nichols notes ice damage on the Cedar river bridge Sunday with train routes shifted through West Liberty and Wilton to Muscatine. Funeral for Mrs. Fannie Moore held at the Christian church. Wild ducks appear as hunters seek them. many residents visit Wapsie to view high water and ice breakup. School election results list Miss Dorn and Gust Linde as directors. Other items include Mrs. Alice Slater re shingling, Postmaster Stafford active, Kirchner Brothers stock work, and visits by County Supervisor Nichols, Rev. Keyser, Louis Kern, and Lee Burgess.
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Will McCurdy
Colorado
Robert McCurdy
The
Reformed Church
Fouse
Wm. Norris
Nichols
Earl Chapman
Muscatine
Mary Chapman
Bryan Sweely
Goodell
Henry Westerman
Wapello
Prof. Satterthwaite
Sweetland
Thos. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Kansas
H. C. Wolford
Wm. Sanderson
Jones
Cedar River
West Liberty
Wilton
Fannie Moore
Christian Church
Keyser
Wapsie
Miss Dorn
Gust Linde
Alice Slater
Stephens
Stafford
Kirchner Brothers
City
Rev. Keyser
Chicago
Louis Kern
West
Lee Burgess
Odd Mail Window Truths From A Curious Office
A collection of proverbs and wry observations about mail delivery habits. The phrases play with common sayings to suggest outcomes are not always tied to who moves fastest, and to hint at hidden consequences in everyday routines.
Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted For Digestion Aid
An advertisement extols Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as the solution to indigestion biliousness sour stomach and stomach ailments. It claims a perfect digestion leads to vigor ambition and sharp senses and cites Dr R B Strong of New York City praising the product as highly efficacious.
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Dodd
R. B. Strong
New York City
American Journal of Health
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UWA SN Brief
Amy Lawrence
Red Cross
Mr. Prime
Royal
Philippines
F. Tennyson Neely
North Prairie
Albert Cayot
Mrs. Head
Tama County
Maud Maylone
Grandma Maylone
East Buffalo, Il.l
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