Runnells Neighborhood News Highlights Local Happenings
Des Moines visitors and local travel are noted with social visits, marriages, and church events. The piece reports on bridge completion, lectures, farm work, and sheep losses from a wet season, plus a notice of a will hearing and upcoming Republican primaries in Knoxville.
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Durham
Clarence van Fleet
Flagler
Goff
Eureka
Knoxville
Henry
L. L. fcClure
Neb
McClure
R. A. Sharon
Hughs
Work For the Night is Coming When Man's Work Is Done
A collage of quotes and brief notes recounts religious exhortation and political tidbits. References include Senator Crossley renomination plans, Major Hume inspecting National Guard Company G, and a note on former U.S. attorney Cram’s death. Also mentions Georgia wives, a Ohio bigamist sentence, and ex President Cleveland’s forthcoming speech.
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Auanta Journal
Georgia
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
Seed corn Brown Schoice earns top fairs attention
Brown Schoice yellow dent corn is described as popular across the corn belt. It took first premium at Iowa and Missouri state fairs. The entry is noted for large yellow ears, medium size, fine grain, and strong performance. Mitchellville is mentioned in connection with the region.
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Towa
Missuri
Iowa to St Louis Exposition Dedication Plans
Account of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication at St Louis notes the Wabash selling reduced tickets. Tickets on sale April 29 to May 4 with Iowa represented by the governor his staff and six companies. Public welcome. For details contact S W Finnr P and T A Wabash Railroad Des Moines
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St. Louis
Wabash
Iowa
S.W. Fiinr, P. and
T. A. Wabash Railroad
Des Moines
Robbed the Grave. A Philadelphia man's healing tale
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dramatic recovery after almost dying from illness. He credits Electric Bitters for a swift, marked improvement after three weeks of use, claiming they saved him from death. Keables' drug store sells them for 50 cents with guarantee.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Keables
Notice of Final Settlement for Mary Ann Woody
Notice is given that on or before April 18 1903 the undersigned will file with the clerk of the Dist Court of Marion County Iowa his final report and application for discharge as executor of the last will and testament of Mary Ann Woody Unless objections are filed the report will be approved and the executor discharged by the District Court on April 9 1903 at 1 30 P M second day thereof
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District Court
Marion County
William Lille
Clerk District Court
Knoxville
Iow
Iowa
Mary Ann Woody
Fruit varieties and prices in a local list
A fragmented OCR note lists leading fruit varieties including grapes currants and blackberries with a price list. Readable items emphasize fresh fruit offerings and a price reference, reflecting a shop or market catalog snippet.
Richards Case Today Ex-U S Marshal Faces Charge
The district court in Knoxville opens today with Judge Nichols presiding. The major case is the state of Iowa versus W A Richards, former deputy U S marshal, linked to the Sarah Sullivan house robbery last January. Richards may seek a venue change due to prejudice tied to a earlier trial remark by Judge Gamble. Weather notes: a cool, cloudy week with frost and light rain, minimal fruit damage expected and seeding largely complete. The report cites agricultural prospects and corn culture advances from Cosmopolitan.
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U. S
District Court
Knoxville
Nichols
Roosevelt
Des Moines
State of Iowa
W. A. Richards
Sarah Sullivan
Richards
Gamble
Frank Baird
Bill Richards
Central Station
North Central
Corn Breeding and Its Impact on Sugar Production
An analysis of breeding methods for corn and sugar beets highlights applying plant and animal breeding principles. It notes sugar content gains in sugar beets, a seed-selected beet improving industry and sugar supply, and mentions corn producing yearly crops and varied productivity estimates.
Marvels of Corn Culture Across Illinois Farms
A. D. Snamel reports dramatic gains from improved seed corn. Southern Illinois farmer planted 300 acres and outyielded others by over 30 bushels per acre, netting about 9,000 extra bushels worth roughly $4,000. Central Illinois farmer increased yield by about 25 bushels per acre on 80 acres, expanded to 1,000-plus acres next year, and 7,000 acres last year. Northern Illinois managers added nearly 3,000 acres of improved corn, with breeding fields established.
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Southern
Illinois
Illinois College of Agriculture
School of Corn
Illinois Agricultural College
A. D.snamel
Illinois Experiment Station
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Spotlighted in Notice
Public notice states DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is the only salve on the market made from pure witch hazel. It claims to have cured piles in cases where other remedies failed.
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DeWitt
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