Cadetship Open in Sixth District for Navy
Congressman Lacey reports Navy secretary has authorized one cadet and alternates for Annapolis appointments. Competitive exam at 11 a m April 21, 1903 in Oskaloosa for Sixth district residents aged 15 to 20 in good health. Also notice: Claims committee meets first Monday monthly at Van Zante's hardware 7:30 p m to consider city claims. submit verified claims by 7 p m on the date, or they wait until next month. H Rhynsburger, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Lacey
Secretary of the Navy
Annapolis
Oskaloosa
van Zante
Pella
H. Rhynsburger
Com
Good Roads Association Convention Opens in St Louis
The National and International Good Roads Convention meets in Odeon Hall St Louis on April 27 with sessions through Wednesday. Rail lines offer discounted fares and tickets go on sale April 26 28, 1903 limited to May 4. Delegates urged from counties with three appointees. headquarters open 9 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odeon Hall
St. Louis
Grand and Finney Avenues
Mississippi River
R. W. Richardson
Bids Sought for City Market Square Mowing Pella
Notice bids will be received for mowing and cleaning the market square and band stand of the city of Pella and for grass on the east south and west markets. All bids due by 7 p m April 24 1903. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids A C Van Howen Line 6at Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
A. C. van Howen
Bucklen's Amnica Salve praised for quick healing
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Amnica Salve as the best remedy for Burns Sores Bruises Cuts Boils Ulcers Skin Eruptions and Piles. It promises satisfaction at two cents and mentions general druggist B F Keables. Also notes a sale on all-wool two-ply carpets at Gaass priced at fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
B. F. Keables
Gaass
Leading fruit varieties and rail trip offers from Pella and Des Moines
A rundowns of fruit tree varieties including grapes currants gooseberries blackberries and berries with a price list from Oak Grove Nursey Pella Iowa. Abraham Verploeg offers a $3.00 round trip rail special to St Joseph and Kansas City on April 25 1903 via Chicago Great Western Railroad with limited return options and W H Long as city ticket agent. Also piano tuning plans by George Ramsey of Newton later in the month. A legal notice announces a will hearing for William Lille in Marion County Iowa on May 19 1903. A dental joke ends the page with a humor line about teeth needing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Nursey
North Side
Pella
Iowa
Abraham Verploeg
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Des Moines
W. H. Long
Walnut Street
Only Half the Truth from Chicago News
A short humorous exchange during a quarrel in the Chicago News notes a wife accusing her husband of marriage for money. The husband retorts that people overlook that she also had considerable real estate, framing a witty contrast between motive and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Dissolution Notice for Cole and Langerak Firm
Notice is given that the partnership known as Cole and Langerak has dissolved by mutual consent with S F Cole retiring. H W Langerak continues in business and assumes all indebtedness and will settle all bills. Dated at Pella Iowa April 1 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole & Langerak
S. F. Cole
H. W. Langerak
Wealthy Farmer Warren Beebe Dies By Own Action
In Fort Dodge Iowa on April 20 Warren Beebe a wealthy farmer near Stratford Webster county shot himself with a heavily charged shotgun ending his life. His family found the body on returning from a funeral noting a neighborhood school dispute and his brooding over troubles as the motive. He leaves a large family and was well known in the area.
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Fort Dodge
Warren Beebe
Stratford
Webster County
Beebe
Beebe Jeaves
Social gathering and local notices from Ireland and Iowa
Mr. Samuel and Anna Silverman hosted a lively party at the home of their parents on Washington Street with many young friends enjoying games and light refreshments. The war convention in Ireland concluded amid high drama and concern for Britain. Major Iowa notices follow: courthouse cornerstone laid at Polk County, Dr. Nusbaum takes Bradford and Park hotels, unions meet in Grundy Center, Mount Vernon hires Prof. Peterson, Onawa Sentinel sold to W. R. Prewitt, and Big Seven Teachers favor Barrett for a fourth term. In Indianola a costly case will be dismissed, with about $10,000 spent. Also preview notes on US battleships Iowa and Massachusetts with high costs and limited use. The President remains unseen.
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Samuel
Anna Silverman
Isaac Silverman
Washington Street
Indianola
Iowa
Madison County
Warren
Warren County
Yellowstone Guardians and the Great Park Wonders
A historical reminiscence recalls early Yellowstone guardians like Beidler, famed for daring policing of Montana Vigilantes, and depicts the park’s awe inspiring features. It traces reports of the upper Yellowstone’s wonders from 1834 to Washburn expedition era, highlighting explorers Folsom, Cook, Bonneville, and Irving in revealing the region’s unique geology and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
Yellowstone
Montana
David E. Folsom
C. W. Cook
Bonneville
Washington Irving
Folsom
Mr. Cook
Chicago Western Monthly
Washburn
National Park Locality and Cough Cure Claim
The article asserts Congress set apart the locality as a national park a year later and advertises a One Minute Cough Cure. It promises immediate relief for cough croup and la grippe, claiming it does not pass into the stomach but targets the lungs to heal inflammation and improve blood and tissue health.
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Hayden
Congress
Notice of Final Settlement in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that by April 18 1903 the executor will file a final report with the Marion County District Court and apply for discharge as executor of Mary Ann Woody dee d. If no objections are filed the report will be approved and the executor discharged on April 17 1903 at 1 30 PM. Also, a two week reduction sale at Egg House by H Randysburger for incubators and brooders starting April 1. The ad includes claims about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky praising relief from dyspepsia and stomach disorders.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion
William Lille
D. W. Lanazna
Knoxville
Dist
Marion County
Mary Ann Woody
H. Rhynsburger
Mary S. Crick
White Plains
Dedication of Louisiana Purchase Exposition Coverage
Iowa to St Louis report notes Wabash ticket sale at greatly reduced rates with tickets on sale April 29 to May and valid to return May 4. Iowa represented by the governor his staff and six companies. Call or write S W Flint P and T A Wabash railroad Des Moines for details.
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St. Louis
Wabash
Iowa
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A. J. Nossaman
People’s Savings Bank
M. Kramer
Ella
Geo. J. Thomassen
Peltenioce
Ark
Vander ZylBros
Pella Drain Tile and Brick Co
Pella, Iowa
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Great Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Pullman
Rogers Bros
NAVY
Good Roads Association
A. H. Weber
Aurist
Keables Drug Store
St A
George Ramsey
Newton
Washington Evening Star
S. F. Coly
H. W. Lancrrak
Ireland
T. P.o'connor
Polk Country Court House
Storm Lake
Bradford
Park
Mount Vernon
P. W. Peterson
F. W. Brown
Rand & McNally
Onawa
W. R. Prewitt
Marengo
Vietor Index
Republican Central Committee
Iowa County
Charles City
Big Seven Counties Teachers’ Association
Richard C. Barrett
United States
Massachusetts
John D. Long
Admiral Sampson
San Juan
Porto Rico
Yellowstone Park
Y. Z
Beidler
Hayes Lyons
J. D. Gaass
N. van Vliet
A. P. van Nimwegen
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