Des Moines Discusses Politics and War Camp Debates
A Des Moines paper critiques local politics and the Peterson children murder case, while noting concerns over Army Post issues and ground reclamation in Pella. It cites Colonel Crowder’s findings on British camps near New Orleans, shipments to South Africa, and American recruitment, predicting ongoing indirect American involvement unless peace arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
J. A. T. Hunt
Des Moines
Pella
Crowder
New Orleans
Heard
South Africa
Crop Bulletin April 21 1902 Des Moines Iowa
The week was dry with very light rainfall in all districts and freezing mornings. Warmer at week’s end, average near normal. Grass pasture growth and grain germination hindered though no material crop damage yet. Water scarcity for stock reported. forage nearly exhausted. corn fodder and ensilage in premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Early Plowing Progress Boosts Corn Planting Prospects
Unusually rapid progress for the time of year in plowing and ground preparation suggests corn acreage may exceed recent years. Some planters have started in a few localities, though most farmers wait for warmer weather. The soil is ideal for planting, the season isearly for farm work, and vegetation growth is about average. Fruits show fair prospects, though peaches and tender berries may lag.
Real Estate Transfers Across Townships and Town Lots
A sequence of quit claim and warranty deeds records transfers in Dallas Washington Knoxville Pella and other townships. Buyers include John Hammond Mary C Wood John C Hammond Jas Allen Wm van Steenis M T Williams C A Wilson Fred White and others with parcels ranging from 34 to 66 acres and several city blocks. monetary amounts show varied prices including 230000 and 700 10 in totals across multiple properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi M. Jones
John Hammond
Dallas Township
Mary C. Wood
Washington Township
John C. Hammond
J. B. Foster
Jas. Allen
Adam B. States
Indiana Township
Mattie Frush Jenkins
Frank Frush
Knoxville
Elias B. Woodruff
Charles N. Crouch
Elisa B. Woodruff
Andrew Hanna
E. S. Hulse
S. H. Viersen
West
Pella
Gerrit Jan Klein
Mana van Ginkel
Polk
Lacegset Studentannde
A. C. Niles
J. H. Niles
Franklin Township
J. S. Robinson
Archie A. Welsher
J. M. Jones
Ida L. Raines
L. R. Geneva
W. G. Deek
Fred White
M. J. Stillwell
Hamilton
Jas. Graham
Eden Shook
Eva E. Noe
Swan bepGou- Seeegasee
Americans Lead in Temperance Among Four Nations, Says W C T U
The W C T U notes show U S per head alcohol consumption in 1900 was less than half of Britain Germany and France. The report argues American workmen are notably more temperate, linking abstinence to alertness and energy. Since five years ago beer use rose in the U S while wine and spirits fell. France remains a leading wine nation. Additionally 6,000,000 more people are abstainers than fifty years ago. Secretary Root’s March 22 war order targets drink’s harm to troops in the Philippines, urging commanders to curb licentious behavior and reinforce moral welfare without new prohibitions.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
New York Commercial Advertiser
Root
Philippines
International Sunday School Lesson Fourth Lesson April 27 1902
A summary of Acts 11 4 15 where Peter recounts his vision of the sheet with clean and unclean animals and the decision to accept Gentiles. The piece includes instructions to look up marginal references and presents a church catechism Q A on the seventh commandment along with daily readings and verses about Gentile inclusion and salvation through faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Joppa
Simon
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsement Ad in Michigan
An advertisement cites M. B. Smith of Butternut Michigan praising De Witt's Little Risers for relieving billiousness and constipation without griping or nausea. The endorsement underscores health risks from neglect and promotes the pills as satisfying for digestive relief, with Cole & Langerak involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
M. B. Smith
Butternut, Mich
de Witt
Cole & Langerak
Clerk Wanted for Young Men 17 to 20 Years Old
Y T van Niewaal seeks applicants for a clerkship. Open to young men aged 17 to 20 who are ambitious and honest. Those lacking ambition or honesty need not apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. T. van Niewaal
Shire Stallion King Edward No. 5896 For Breeding
King Edward, a brown pure bred Shire stallion with heavy bone and extra good movement, bred from top sire and dam lines. Purchased from J. H. Truman & Sons of Bushnell Illinois, leading importers and breeders of Shire horses in America, to improve local mares for a high selling market.
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King Edward
J. H. Truman & Sons
Bushnell, Ill
America
Trotting Bred Coach Horse STRANGEWAY
STRANGEWAY is a bay foaled in 1897 weighing 1200 pounds. Sired by Garnet Wilkes 3101, with Brown Maid by Wisconsin as 1st dam. Described as a pure gaited trotter with size, style, action and finish ideal for driving or market use. Half brother to Brown Buga, sold for $1500 and shown in Chicago and New York.
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Strangeway
Garnet Wilkes
Brown Maid
Wisconsin
Brown Buga
Chicago
New York
Mare Insurance Terms For Foal In Utero Care
Terms state a ten dollar fee to insure a mare in foal with care to prevent accidents, but the provider disclaims responsibility for any occurences. When the mare is parted from the service prior to confirmation of foaling, the service money is to be held.
Merry Hampton Draft Stallion At Samuel Nelson Farm
One of Scotland's great Clydesdale Draft Stallions, Merry Hampton, weighing 1900 pounds and dark brown, will stand the 1902 season at Leighton farm operated by Samuel Nelson. Terms set at $12 to insure more in foal. Care taken but not responsible for accidents. 7-81.
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Merry Hampton
Scotland
Leighton
Samuel Nelson
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Peterson
Annals of Iowa
Historical Department of Iowa
Crop Bulletin
Acts
Zx. M
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Ayer
John McDonald
Philadelphia
D.c. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
T. DeWitt Talmage
Frank DeWitt Talmage
Christian Herald
Talmage
Outfit
Clark & Co
S. 4Th St
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Peoples Savings Bank
Marion
Western Nat'l Bank
New York City
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Nat'l Bank of Th
Ill
Citizens National Bank
Total Assets
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State of
Marion County
Rietveld
A, Waechter
Rietveld Treas
J. van van Roovaant
Notary Public
D. Rigtvacy, L. van Rass
Wheeler’s Livery Barns
Pella, Iowa
King Edward No
Sire
Servens Electric
Kui UE
A. Vanderzee
Jeweler
Lace
H. Kuyper
Son
Red River Valley
Towit
Gesman Bros
Grant
Allen
Stubenrauch
H. F. Bousquet
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