Newton hosts jubilant birth day events and code reform
A Newton Iowa celebration drew large crowds with speeches, races, and band music. The event highlighted community spirit and featured remarks by William Ryan as well as sports including road and bicycle races. The Code Commission finished its work, mandating English language publication for city acts, with a meeting planned in Iowa City. Henry Held plans a Newton cigar factory, bringing a new musician to local bands.
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Newton
Iowa
Jolly
Ryan
E.T
Townsend
Wright
Billy
Gs Mellon
Desnes
Code Commission
Iowa City
Henry Held
Pella
J. W. Jack
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Held
Democrats of Jasper county convened at Newton in June
The Jasper county Democrats held a convention at the Newton courthouse last Friday June 28 with Kennington and Wan Burney as temporary secretaries. A motion to defer county ticket nominations failed. Resolutions supported free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 but were rejected. Obituaries note the death of a long-time Richland township resident and a funeral in Sully.
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Nomin County
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J. C. Meredith
Lynne
Richland Township
Sully
Swan Cemetery
JM Smith
Heoweshiek Township
J. H. Smith
Round-Up Neighbors and Visitors Across Town
A sprawling note set covers Red Oak social life with Mr and alts and Mrs J C Masteller Jay and Rose visiting fits. mentions Alix the fastest trotter and a rain impacted race. Reports on births birthdays picnics bands and civic events including new N M conductor Howard Case and fire at Abraham Long home. Also notes travels of Miss Raith Hyan and visits by extended families and veterans.
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Red Oak
J.C. Masteller
Jay and
Rose
H S
Robert J. I
Alix
Aleda
Charliengston
West
Jude i
Raith Hyan
York State
Margaret Hurd
Belcher
N. Y
Ryan
Pueblo
Colorado
Howard Case
Abraham Long
Tion
Pir
Long
City council debates vast electric plant spending
The city council considers duplicating the electric light plant with funds from unspecified sources. A rushed resolution grants the committee power to spend, sets salaries, and orders purchase of hose and boiler scrutiny while debating road rights and ordinance revisions. Community figures, including Mayor and clerk, face criticism over haste and expense.
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Meyer
Cook
James Barry
Fire Department
T. & H. Pond Ax
Parsons' Feeder Co Runs Large Yearly Sale Amid Demand Gap
The Parsons' Feeder Co acknowledges supply constraints as demand outpaces capacity. A large sale is underway with over 460 machines sold this year and a target of 700 units, reflecting strong market interest and ongoing production challenges.
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Parsons’ Feeder Co
Miss Wing Wins It In Piano Contest Grand Premium Awarded
A Morgan show window display drew hundreds as Miss Jessie Wing, winner of the piano contest, claimed the grand premium. Her sister Anna helped, while the crowd admired the parlor setup and the Matchless piano at center stage. The scene highlighted local pride and the fair’s closing moments.
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Morgan
Jos
Wing
Anna
Jessie
Tour of Accidents Marred Day for Local Youths
A report from yesterday details multiple mishaps during celebrations. A hunter aged year suffered a severe hand injury when a firecracker failed to ignite and exploded as he picked it up. The forearm was amputated in surgery with hope remaining for remaining fingers. Rose Clark injured with a severe cut after riding a bicycle into a street obstacle. Dick Clark broke a left arm in a fall minutes later. Irving Show and Roy Fisk sustained non serious burns from firecrackers. Four incidents total across the day.
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cFarland
Rose Clark
Jay Clark
Reed
Frightful Well Accident Near Greencastle
West of Greencastle David Beams recounts a frightening incident as his 18 son, a epilepsy sufferer, toppled into an uncovered ten foot well filled with four feet of water. He rescued the boy after two hours, finding him lifeless and barely responsive, the most terrible experience of his life. Knights of Pythias installation of Delta Lodge officers tonight. All Knights urged to attend by order of CC and K of R.
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Greencastle
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Knights of Pythias
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