Des Moines Letter on Lobbyist Report and Building and Loan Bill
Des Moines details a supposed lobbyist report tied to the building and loan bill, noting expenditures of 2395 and a confidential statement alleging influence on Speaker Byers. The article covers evidence from Jackman and Quimby, a later letter urging money, and a second Jackman appeal about tax sections, with committees to investigate and no proven misconduct by legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Byers
Lambert
Jackson County
Jackman
Quimby
Iowa
House
Speaker Byers
Mr. Allen
Mr. Byers
Allen
Twenty-fifth General Assembly
Twenty-sixth General Assembly
Ees
Senate
Des Moines
Federation
Joint Committee On
Capitol
State House
Executive Council
Committee On Ways and Means
Julien Richards
The Pinch of Poverty and the New President’s Secretary
Washington dispatch reveals cabinet members and officials concealing poverty behind appearances while a few navigate mounting social expectations. It highlights President McKinley’s busy mornings and the plain, candid approach of his secretary Porter, seen as a reforming force in White House accessibility and transparency.
Local residents visit and community notices in Monroe area
I W Jarnagin of Monroe visits with daughter Mrs Jas Downing. Lucian Huddleston of Colfax buys butcher stock nearby. Preston Offill from near Fairmount visits Downing. Mrs Anna Compton of Metz visits friends. Mr and Mrs L A Greenlief in Des Moines for eye treatment. Poage closes his No 2 school. Huss moved into Campbell Bros. farm house. Jesse Tripp of Colfax to teach spring term at No 2. Miss Nettie Hitchcock Bear Grove, Ray Marquis Centennial, Miss Alice Macy Blanford. Downing and George McCullough sick this week. Newton called last Saturday evening. she is better now. Rev Phillip Schmidt unable to fill Reasnor appointment due to bad roads. will preach April 5. Protracted meeting by Rev S Huffman of Newton closed until next Saturday due to bad roads. six express desire to better their lives. J Miller of Metz attended and assisted.
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Senator Blank
Senator
L. A. Greenlief
Des Moines
Greenlief
Poage
Frank Huss
Campbell Bros
Jesse Tripp
Colfax
Nettie Hitchcock
Bear Grove
Ray Marquis
Centennial
Alice Macy
Blanford
Jas. Downing
George McCullough
Phillip Schmidt
Reasnor
Union Church
Zachary Switch Social and Local Business Notes
A neighborhood social hosted by the young people at Mr. Wiley’s home honored Everett Stevenson with a late Friday night party. Al and John Hadzall shelled corn and hauled it to the Switch, shipping the corn themselves as cars were scarce but local shipments grew. Ira Wagner rented eighty acres of the Patrie farm for next year. Road surfaces deteriorated in spots, and E Buch rented an office in Prairie City to start a business there.
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Wiley
Everett Stevenson
John Hadzall
Ira Wagner
Patrie
E. Buch
Prairie City
Watch repair and local farm movement in Reasnor
REASNOR H S WILLIAMS offers watch and jewelry repair while saving money on new timepieces. A. Lufkin of Newton ships another carload of cattle north toward E Blackledge's farm. Train travelers face difficult public highways as milk hauler Christ Broderson uses heavy horses to haul loads. Reasnor Public School opens April 5 with Howard McCullough as spring teacher. Mrs John H Martin has long illness. Dr Boyd attends.
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H. S. Williams
A. Lufkin
Newton
Reasnor
Iowa
E. Blackledge
Samuel Reasner
Riley Lust
L. Danks
Christ
Broderson
Howard McCullough
John H. Martin
Boyd
McKinzie Owings Return From Ohio Visit
Mr and Mrs McKinzie Owings returned last Friday from a four months visit in Ohio. The Epworth League will hold a social tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs R F Wilson. Howard Jacobs invested in sheep this past week. A few from these parts attended Edd McCue's sale last Monday. Rushville Sunday school to be reorganized on Sunday March 28. W F M S meets April 6 with new officers to be elected. Willow Grove school carried out a good program last Friday on its final day. Desmond proves teaching ability and will teach the spring term with perfect satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
R. F. Wilson
Howard Jacobs
Edd McCue
Rushville
Willow Grove
Desmond
Grinnell College Announces Language Admission Rules
Grinnell College adopts board rules requiring three years of Latin and two in Greek, German, or French for admission. A concert by the glee club and orchestra at Congregational church last Friday was a success. Y M and YWCA officers were elected for the coming term. A joint debate between Chrestomathian and Institute societies is set for April 2, with speakers to be chosen for a Cornell College debate. Miss Willa Whitney White will recital German folk songs at the church Friday evening. A new ladies gymnasium will rise on campus this summer thanks to Miss Rand’s gift. Early vegetables will be sold tomorrow at Burns'.
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Board of Trustees
The
College
Chrestomathian
Institute
Cornell College
Willa Whitney White
Fran Joachim
Miss Rand
What Dr A E Salter Says About Shiloh's Cure
Dr A E Salter states from personal observation that Shiloh's Cure is the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption he has seen and that it has saved many from the disease. Wagley and Smead sell it in Buffalo New York.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gents
Wagley& Smead
The Union Life Insurance Company year of 1896 gain
The Union Life Insurance Company of Omaha, Nebraska, marks its twelfth anniversary in 1896. Despite uncertain business conditions and a presidential campaign, the company reports increases in income, assets, and insurance. Net assets rise by 63,014.31 to 273,831.82, with a policyholders surplus of 126,491.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Life Insurance Company of
Omaha
Nebraska
Insurance press release highlights strong 1896 results
The Nebraska based insurer reports year over year gains across all metrics with in force, premium, interest, and total receipts up over 20 to 40 percent. It notes excellent condition after state examination, a six percent average interest rate, and a three percent expense ratio. Policies offer paid up values and full cash values with liberal non forfeitable features. E M Giles Newton Iowa Wright & Lufkin seek reliable agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Desartment of
Nebraska
E. M. Giles
Newton
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dee B. Jackman
Iows Federation of Building and Loan Managers
Michigan
Washington
Official Life
McKinley
Porter
White House
Walter Wellman
Morgan & Hunter
Mound Prairie
I. W. Jarnagin of
Monroe
Mrs. Jas. Downing
Lucian Huddleston
Preston Offill
Fairmount
Anna Compton
Metz
Zachary
Mrs. McKinzie Owings
Ohio
Grinnelus College
Y. M
Y.W.C. A
Burns
Dr. A. E. Salter
the Union Life
Wright & Lufkin
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