Poverty and Riches in a Grace Church Sermon
Rev. J L Murphy argues in Grace Lutheran that true virtue lies in seizing opportunities to help the poor rather than asserting rights. He cites Luke 16 and urges compassion for honest poverty, condemning indifference by employers and professionals while urging Christians to pursue deeds over demands.
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Grace Lutheran Church
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Murphy
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Hell
Funeral for Frederick J. Rohrbach Veteran of Cuban War
The funeral for Frederick J. Rohrbach, late member of Co. C, 50th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Cuban war, drew 34 comrades to his grave. Co. C and 50th Regiment of the National Guard led the ceremony with band, firing squad, taps, and pallbearers, while Spanish-American War veterans followed in solemn line.
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Co. C
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Pauchet
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Fred Rohrback
Peary Says Pole Reach Possible With Optimal Start
Lieutenant Robert E. Peary, returning from Portland, arrives at the St Denis hotel in New York. When asked if any man can reach the pole, he says yes and that a starting point at latitude 83 with the best equipment and favorable conditions will find the pole.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
Portland
St. Denis
Peary
Pole
Kansas Scorns Cap and Gown at State University
Chancellor Strong of Kansas University arrives from Yale and asks faculty to wear cap and gown. Kansas farmers oppose the eastern custom calling it foolish, and faculty plan not to obey the order.
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Chancelor Strong
Kansas University
Strong
Kansas City
Yale
State University
Bay Island Gun Club Annual Shoot Prizes At Eight Mile Island
The Bay Island Gun Club held its annual shoot on Bay Island eight miles from the city with nine events ranging 10 to 25 birds. Prominent shooters included Ben Black Adam Von Dresky George Gibbs Peter Gibbs and others competing for the club prizes and honors across 10 15 20 and 25 bird formats.
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Adam von Dresky
E. McBride
George Gibbs
Peter Gibbs
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Judge Roberts affirms inebriate law as constitutional
Centerville Louisiana September 29 Judge Roberts rules the Abrams inebriate law constitutional though doubts remain he will await the supreme court decision in the Lew Roth case Roth faced sentencing to the inebriate asylum defense contends improper court procedure and lack of jury trial separate note mentions translations of a Nordic monarch poet memoirs and planned French publication by the king of Norway and Sweden
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Centerville
Roberts
Supreme Court
Lew Roth
Mr. Roth
Mr. Pleasant
J. M. Wilson
Norway
Sweden
France
New Comet Grows Brighter Over September Nights
San Jose report from Professor W W Campbell of Lick Observatory notes the comet discovered Sept 1 by C D Perrine has brightened as predicted. It lies about 2 degrees south of Beta Cassiopeiae and will move toward the Milky Way before Oct 6 when it will be near Alpha Cygni, then brighten further and head southwest toward the sun in November.
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Lick Observatory
C. D. Perrine
University of Iowa enrollments rise as new buildings progress
President George Ed win MacLean reports 1 360 students enrolled to date with an upper limit near 1 600 for the year. He notes the open ing week rains and corn crop damage slow freshman intake while the university plans two medical buildings in the medical quadrangle and a campus building program funded by a 700 000 appropriation.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
George Edwin MacLean
College of Liberal Arts
Fire destroys Kirkland flats in Mason City
Fire swept the Kirkland flats a new four story apartment building nearing completion. Authorities say twenty one families were to occupy the building on November 1. The blaze also destroyed the adjoining three story block and the Kirk home owned by H P Kirk. Loss estimated near 100000 with partial insurance.
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Kirkland Flats
Kirk
H. P. Kirk
Reese Opens Campaign at Monroe County Democratic Convention
Albia Iowa Sept 29 Democratic county convention heard J P Reese open campaign and outline the battle against Major Lacey on trusts tariff ship subsidy Fowler bill and injunctions. Reese said Lacey and Henderson share views on the shelter plank as fourteen declined nominations at the meeting.
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Iowa
J. P. Reese
Major Lacey
Reese
Lacey
Henderson
Flour Mill Men Accept Eight Hour Shift Agreement
Minneapolis workers at the city flour mills will switch to an eight hour schedule starting October 13, ending two twelve hour shifts. Wages remain not equal to the prior longer day, but employees accept the concession. The article also notes historical European royal expenditures for context.
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Minn
Veterans organize officers elected for Span ish war unit
At the Armory of Co. C 50th I N G a Span ish American war veterans group elected officers John Tillie president Geo Dallas secretary Louie Kautz treasurer and signed 22 muster names The group plans affiliation with national organizations for mutual benefit and perpetuation of Span ish war veterans
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50Th
Capt. Smeenk
John Tillie
Geo. Dallas
Louie Kautz
Ann Arbor Belle Becomes Countess in Prussian Alliance
Ethel Louise Wyman of Ann Arbor has married Count Hugo Lerchenfelt Keefering and sails to Neustadt Prussia to become mistress of his castle. The wedding occurred Wednesday at St Patrick Cathedral in New York City with parental blessing.
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Alderman Sir Marcus Samuels Elected Lord Mayor of London
London voters name Alderman Sir Marcus Samuels as Lord Mayor for the year 1908 in a formal city ceremony. The election marks a continuation of his long service on the city council and ties to major municipal offices.
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Marcus Samuels
Ottumwa Faces Fire Danger With Water Franchise Lapse
Ottumwa Iowa September 29. The city water supply franchise expired at midnight. If the company cuts off water the city loses fire protection. The city council refuses a special election or temporary contract renewal.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
City Water Supply Company
Post Office to issue 13 cent Harrison stamp
The post office department prepares a 13 cent stamp featuring the likeness of the late President Harrison. The new issue responds to a sharp rise in foreign registered letters and will serve as a practical issue for international mail.
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Post Office Department
Harrison
Muscatine Grants Street Grade Elevations 1902 Ordinance
The Muscatine city council establishes grade elevations for Orange street from Eleventh street to A W Hine’s addition and Maple avenue from Mulberry to Oak. Sections set elevations at key points including 380 feet at Eleventh, 385.6 feet at 700 feet north, 400.8 feet at 706 feet north, 415 feet at Woodlawn, 417.2 feet at Woodlawn, 423 feet at Sawyer’s addition, and 425.8 feet at A W Hine’s addition. Maple at Mulberry east line 419.6 feet and center Orange 400.8 feet, Oak line 404 feet. Passed and approved September 22, 1902. Attest Mayor and City Recorder.
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Eleventh Street
Woodlawn Avenue
A. W. Hine
City of Muscatine
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