Lacey and Dolliver Lead Iowa in Congress Speech
Iowa lawmakers Lacey and Dolliver stood out in the House as debate on the tariff bill continued. Dolliver delivered a forceful speech praised for wit and sharp critique, arguing prosperity comes from American workers and industry, not federal edicts, while rebuking critics of the Cleveland administration.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Washington
Doughty
John
Dolliver
Cicero
Congress
Gibson
Rep
Tenn
Dockery
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Sil
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Lacey
Cleveland
Handy
Del
Chicago
Bradford
Kemnitz
Treasury
United States
Harrison
Mariner
Providence
William McKinley
Capitol
Report from Center school Mariposa District No 5 1897 term
Report for Center school in Mariposa District No 5 for term ending March 12 1897 with average daily attendance counts and lists of pupils. Names include Minnie Jacobs Lula Jacobs Homer McBroom Harold McBroom William Reimenschneider John Reimenschneider Fred Reimenschneider Maggie Edith Merle Paul and teacher Laura I Wilson.
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Center School
Mariposa
Minnie
Lula Jacobs
Homer
Harold McBroom
William
John
Fred Reimenschneider
Maggie
Edith
Merle Paul
Laura I. Wilson
Rush of Orders at Feeder Works
Parsons Band Cutter and Self-Feeder works report a sharp rise in orders, with workloads already surpassing their June 1st backlog from last year. Industry indicators suggest a prosperous year ahead for the company and its workers.
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Feeder
Parsons Band
Potatoes Shipped From Killduff To Kansas City
Tom Hurt of Killduff shipped a car load of potatoes to Kansas City last week, buying from C. D. Dennis. He plans another shipment soon and is paying nine cents per unit.
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Killduff
Tom Hurt
Kansas City
C. D. Dennis
West Main school site chosen for brick yard access
A boy explained the new school house location on West Main street was set away from the brick yards for convenience. The town notes the winter roads have been rough. A young woman, a first class barber, earns tips as her customers praise her. Hon. C. N. Doane of Richland township visited on commission business. Doane cites more relief applicants this winter. the Soldiers Relief Commission disburses 2500 to 3000 dollars yearly, with funds stretched to serve deserving cases.
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Board of Education
West Main St
C. N. Doane
Richland Township
Doane
Soldiers Relief Commission
J. B. Eyerly
Newton
John H. Smith
Poweshiek Township
Newton boxing team returns after Carson prize fight
All the Newton sports attended the prize fight at Carson have returned home. The last pugilist arrived by express this morning.
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Newton
Carson
Express
Local store to open with light, popular stock
Miller and Westbrook announce a dandy storeroom and an easy opening sale. Bob and Charlie are expected to draw shoppers as many popular young men are scarce. Ladies await the event with eager anticipation.
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Miller & Westbrook
Bob
Charlie
Man near Newton objects to tenant’s wife praying in room
A local man near Newton challenged a tenant’s wife who prayed in the main sitting room, ordering her to go upstairs. Town chatter notes that this Jerry, who dislikes “flopping,” is considered a pillar in a local church.
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Newton
Jerry
Prize Fight at Newton for Five Dollars a Side
A Saturday fair ground prize fight in Newton drew a $5.00 a side stake with gate receipts totaling $2.45. The match featured two boys about 14 or 15, closely matched in height, with one slightly heavier. The lighter lad won, reportedly pounding the other’s face. the event had a full setup with referee and time-keepers.
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Newton
Fair Ground
Four Newton youths set off to hunt Indians toward Tama
Four boys from Newton started west Monday evening to hunt Indians. They plan a long journey before seeing any red skins. The writer suggests other boys head to Tama instead, noting it is nearer and implies hunger waits while awaiting parental word.
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Newton
Redman
Tama
Mayor Tripp of Colfax Recovers After Nervous Shock
In Newton the Colfax mayor, a hopeful future official, negotiates muddy crossings with dignity. A thunderous shout interrupts his near election moment as citizens witness a comical stumble. John Manning and locals react with amusement as Tripp hurries toward a streetcar while friends greet him.
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Tripp
Colfax
Newton
Ist.National Bank
Bryan
McKinley
6Th of Iowa
Lacey
Garner
Fitzsimmons
John Manning
Howdyed
John
Female barber shaves Newton residents amid earnings contest
Several Newton citizens enjoyed a shave by a female barber who set up in Jack's shop this week. Patrons paid a quarter and bragged of the experience as exquisite. The event supports an Epworth League dollar earning contest inspired by a prior P. E. O. chapter effort.
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Newton
Jack
Epworth League
Death of James M. Likes in Lyons county Iowa
James M. Likes, formerly of a farm near Newton, died at his home near Little Rock in Lyons county on Tuesday March 9. Aged about 57, he had been in poor health after contracting a severe cold returning from a business trip to Chicago. He joined the Presbyterian church of Newton about nine years ago and remained steadfast. He leaves a wife, four sons, and four daughters.
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James M. Likes
Jas. M. Likes
Newton
Little Rock
Lyons County
Jasper County
Sikes
Chicago
Presbyterian Church of
Faithful Services Recognized at Newton Lodge Event
The Newton Rebekah Lodge surprised Miss Belle Benjamin of Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin near the Central depot, with a handsome offering in tribute to her faithful piano work at the Newton post office. The unexpected gift honored her service and was a warm social evening for all attendees.
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Newton Rebekah Lodge
John Benjamin
Central Depot
Belle Benjamin
Newton Post Office
The New School House Plans Underway
The school board has hired Foster Leib bee of Des Moines to design the new school building. A board meeting will decide the building style before bids are advertised. Committees named for the coming year include Finance with Wright, Harrah, Griebe ling. Building and Grounds with Woodrow, Harrah, Griebeling. Janitor and Supplies with Griebeling, Townsend, Wright. Teachers, Textbooks and Printing with Townsend, Woodrow, Wright.
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Foster Leibbee
Des Moines
Wright
Harrah
Griebeling
Woodrow
Townsend
Supreme Court ruling revives Interstate Commerce Act
The United States Supreme Court decision handed down Monday declares all pools joint traffic agreements and similar arrangements unlawful. It revives the Interstate Commerce Act to its original force, prompting railroad competition and ensuring continued low rates.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Best Drilled Division Wins Silk Flag in Keokuk Regiment
Oskaloosa’s Best Drilled DivisionEK of the P U R K of P Lodge No 25 earns Col Manchester of Ottumwa's silk flag for the best drilled division in the Second Regiment. None meet the hoped standard, so the flag stays with the Oskaloosa unit until the Clinton encampment in August.
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P. Lodge No. 25
Oskaloosa
Col
Manchester
Ottumwa
Clinton
Modern Woodmen Social and Supper Next Wednesday
The Modern Woodmen of America plan a fine supper and grand evening in their hall next Wednesday. After the meal, a program of solos by Newton singers and recitations will follow, leading to a joyful social time.
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America
Newton
Sugar Beet Growing Instructive Q and A From Mr Emery
A Des Moines Iowa contact JOAN S. EMERY provides guidance for sugar beet farming. The note covers rail freight state rates, Nebraska freight pricing, recommended tools for 1 to 5 acres, seed spacing and thinning yields, cash sale terms, and contract cultivation with expert instruction.
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Joan S. Emery
Des Moines
Iowa
Marriages in Jasper county and beyond
Multiple weddings reported across the region. William Masteller with Zetta Wilson and Martin Barth with Cora Euchner wed in the M F E parsonage with Rev C V Cowan officiating. Frank M Phillips and Carrie M Ervin married at the Ervin home. David Conn and Ida Zahn tied vows at the Presbyterian parsonage. Each couple celebrated with family, guests, and local church ties. future homes set in Jasper and nearby counties.
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M. FE
William Masteller
Zetta M. Wilson
Reasner
Martin Barth
Marshall County
Cora Euchner
Jasper
C. V. Cowan
Phillips-Ervin
Frank M. Phillips
Carrie M. Ervin
J. P. Ervin
Kellogg
Elias Handy
Newton Circuit
Frank
Carrie
Pleasant View M. E. Church
Epworth League
Jasper County
D. E. Phillips
Conn-Zahn
Presbyterian Parsonage
David Conn
Ida Zahn
E. J. Rice
Seaton and Tilton to Wed at M E Church Sunday
Hubbard attorney E R Seaton son of Mr and Mrs John A Seaton will marry Miss Mary Tilton a popular Stuart Ia young lady at the M E church next Sunday evening.
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E. R. Seaton
Hubbard
John A. Seaton
Mary Tilton
Stuart
M. E
Masquerade Sociable at I O F Hall Next Tuesday
A masquerade box sociable is planned at the I O F hall on March 30. Ladies should bring a lunch box for two. all Odd Fellows and families are invited to attend.
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F. Hall
Signs of a coming wave of prosperity in Iowa
A favorable political and economic shift signals better times. A protective tariff bill looms in Congress, treasury gains emerge from rising imports, and business confidence grows. A major freight rate cut on corn, led by Rock Island, promises lower shipping costs for Iowa farmers and potential widespread rate reductions ahead.
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