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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1871
Page
3
North county hail injuries spark crop concerns while town reports show new houses rising east of the city. Van Amburg show drew crowds, brick yard nears 90 000 bricks, and a gymnasium near the square attracts nightly visitors. The L J G freight wreck caused minor delays. Iola base ballers practice for a possible landmark game. Married notices and a church social at Masonic Hall wrap the week with receipts around fifty dollars.
A group of ladies and gentlemen departed in carriages for a Friday fishing outing, later croquet and a dinner in a grove, returning under starlight. Mrs. Henderson of Deer Creek and her little boy were saved after falling from a buggy in a flooded creek, aided by nearby men. Specimens of Diehls White and White Mediterranean wheat from Geo. Hill’s Elm Creek farm show promising yields. Hill also stockpiles fine cattle, Chester White and Poland hogs, and Cree chickens. Corrections issued on an earlier King Wrought Iron Bridge Manufactory report. wing and south department uses clarified, with shafting details and shop functions.
Council met in regular session with Presiding James C Murray H Bancroft and JC Keith. Minutes of last meeting read amended to drop vacating marshal office. approved. Petition to vacate alley Block 101 laid over. Ordinance on alley vacation referred to Judiciary. Police Judge April May reports received. fees approved. Licence levy on Insurance agents pedlars and auctioneers incomplete. referred to City Attorney. Council adjourned.
The article notes a shift toward domestic cattle over Texas stock due to easier sale and local prejudice in the east. It highlights rich pasture, rapid fattening, and plans to herd Texas cattle only marginally in the area. It also praises Iola's public schools, the new substantial building, and the disciplined, well-trained teachers led by Principal Shoman and Misses Peal and Price.
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