Poem by Major Byers on Sherman's March to be published
Major S. H. N. Byers of Des Moines has written a 2000 line narrative poem titled She March to the Sea. It intersperses verse forms with interludes ballads lyrics and campaign tales and centers on Sherman’s famous march. The Capital reports publication planned for summer into autumn. Byers is a Newton native and brother of Dr. Byers.
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S. H. N. Byers
Des Moines
Sherman
Major Byers
Dr. Byers
Iowa
Jasper Greys
Newton
Frank EK. Wall
Moline
Charlie EF. French
Mary Keller
Charlie Keller
Mr. Wall
Weeklong South Skunk camp planned by Newton boys
A party of boys Maurice Rodgers Earl Burnell Rey risk and Harry Miller set out Monday with weeklong provisions tents and gear to camp on the South Skunk banks for a full week of fun and frolic. Local editor transitions noted with E C Meredith and Frank E Lucas taking charge at the Lynnville Herald.
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Maurice Rodgers
Earl Burnell
Rey Risk
Harry Miller
South Skunk
E. C. Meredith
Lynnville Herald
Frank E. Lucas
Newton
Lucas
Herald
Otis Griswold
Record Office
Perry
Paul
Henry Reasoner
Elisha Hammer
Hammer
Des Moines
S. J. Moyer
Pueblo
Colorado
James Jackson
EK. KE. Lyday
Chicago
K.C. Hammer and
G. L. Bates
Wm. Burney
Collins Clipper
Will
Collins
Alice King
W. H. L. King
Birdie Goodhue
Younker Bros. Dry Goods Emporium
Packard
Walnut
Iowa
D. W. Flowers
Auction to Sell Old Frame Catholic Church at Newton Iowa
On the 27th day of June 18 percent, the sale will be to the highest bidder for cash. The winning bidder must remove the building within five days from the sale date. Owners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Rev P J Morin Rector.
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Newton
Iowa
Rev
P. J. Morin
Pardoe Still With Us in Newton and Colfax
After H. W. Pardoe bought the Colfax gallery rumors spread he left Newton, but he remains active in Newton with Colfax as a branch. He and his wife, an excellent photographer, operate from the old stand near the northwest square, offering quality pictures at low prices.
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Pardoe
H. W. Pardoe
Colfax
Newton
Local shop ads mix in missing items and notices
A collage of small ads and notices from Wilsons Skiffs and Burns McGregor. Highlights include ice cream and coffee deals at Wilsons and Skiffs, Whitcomb portrait services, Gold Coin Flour, jars and jelly glasses, and a range of household goods. Lost items include a silk umbrella on Mershay road and silver bowed spectacles near the M I church. Fresh vegetables and strawberries promoted for Sunday meals at Burns and McGregor.
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Wilson's
Pardoe
Skiffs Cash Grocery
Whitcomb
Southeast Corner Square
Gold Mine
Skiff's Cash Grocery
Skiff Cash
Kincebach & Gant
H. H. Holmes
McCardell & Meredith's
A. J. Wright
Burns & McGregor’s
Mershay Road
Methodist Church
H.V
Young Bull for Sale in Prairie City Iowa
Two year old Kirk Levingston short horn bull for sale at calf price a good individual, well bred to head any herd. Also Drain Tile services offered by Iowa Pipe and Tile Co. Des Moines.
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Kirk Levingston
Towa
W. KE. Graham
Prairie City
Iowa
Choice Farm for Sale 111 Acres northeast of Newton
111 acre Alfred farm with improvements, 14 miles northeast of Newton, offered for sale by the administrator 4515 Gro. Anderson. From our first car load of Lord's Best fancy patent flour, not a sack returned and no complaints, Burns & McGregor guarantee high quality flour.
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Alfred
Newton
T. Anderson
Admr
Burns & McGregor
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised for Croup and Whooping C cough
G. W. Richards of Duquesne Pennsylvania endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children with croup and whooping cough. He notes it provides prompt relief and is safe and pleasant. Sold by Wagley and Smead for years with consistent satisfaction.
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Chamberlain
G. W. Richards
Duquesne, Pa
Wagley & Smead
Fine Business Opportunity in Newton Iowa
An ad offers a business opening needing three to five hundred dollars capital or security with no experience required. The venture is described as currently profitable. Respond to P.O. Box 544, Newton Iowa.
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P.O
Newton
Iowa
Des Moines Coal Control Declared Exclusive Rights
The undersigned holds exclusive right to handle the Des Moines Coal in the city, touted as the best coal in Iowa, free from clinkers and suitable for all uses. Quantities are delivered free to any part of the city. J. M. Reynolds, 4itf.
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Des Moines
Iowa
J. M. Reynolds
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