Uncle Bill and the Chicago golf misadventure
A comic reminiscence follows Uncle Bill recounting a golf outing in Chicago that spirals into misfires and misstatements. The farmer mixes up terms like address the ball and washie while editors and neighbors tease his country speech. He plans to fetch a golf guide and jokes about becoming a four time winner as more Chicago trips loom.
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Uncle Bill
Chicago
Tony Fellers
Bill
Helen
Subpoena Served At Waldorf Astoria Amid Mockery
A young woman, long a Waldorf Astoria guest, faced relentless jokes as a district attorney’s office subpoena was finally served. She sought advice on avoiding court action, while discussions reflect broader concerns over France’s stagnant population versus rival powers, impacting balance of power in Europe.
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New York Times
Waldorf- Astoria
District Attorney’s Office
Shen
France
Russia
Germany
England
United States
Europe
Census of Gibraltar Reports Population Rise to 27400
Official census returns for Gibraltar show a total population of 27 400 on March 81, with civilians 20 865 military 6 475 and port and harbor 630. The figure marks an increase of 1 705 over the 1891 census.
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Gibraltar
Change in sight sermon urges church to care for people
In a New York sermon Rev. O. Morgan argues the church must move beyond controversy and theory to practical care of humanity. He notes leaders acknowledge failure and work to connect church life with physical needs, citing London and New York as examples of reform toward renewed influence and trust.
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New York
O. ©. Morgan
Church
Morgan Mu
London
Mystery of Werner’s Return Solves Kenosha Death Puzzle
In Kenosha Wisconsin the body of Joby Werner, missing son of Peter Werner, was found in a lake near Twenty-ninth Street by a Newfound Land dog. Werner had left town fourteen years earlier after a lovers quarrel and lived as a sailor nearby, returning only on Monday night in a pine casket. The tale includes reflections on local crops, weather, and quips about cold facts and exhibitions, with no further details on the cause of death.
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Kenoshi Wis
Jobi Y ‘Werner
Twenty-ninth Street
Chicago
Werner
Peter
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Peter Werner
Ponce
Boy Invents Steam Boiler For Maple Sugar on Farm
Mapes a young Alleghany county innovator installs a homemade steam coil to boil sap on his father’s farm. He builds a coil and connects it to a kettle and cold-water barrel, rapidly producing syrup with less work and fuel. He plans to expand capacity next season due to strong demand.
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Shester
Democrat and Chronicle
Mapes
Thomas Mapes
Alleghany
Young
Meji Gally
Trade With Latin America and Agriculture Outlook
Frederic Emory discusses Our Trade With Latin America, noting U S barbed wire, sugar mills, hardware, plows, and rugs as major exports to Argentina and Brazil. He predicts broad production growth in rubber, coffee, spices, and tea, while urging thrift and living within means amid potential hard times. farm labor and clover seed crops, wages, and world grain prospects are also touched.
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Frederic Emory
Bureau Commerce
Latin America
Re World
Southerica
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Secretary of Agriculture
Gong
Sugar Trust
Des Moines Letter on Shaw Lodge Campaign Plans
Governor Shaw plans a vigorous Iowa campaign and may swap duties with Lodge as part of a larger political exchange. Senator Lodge may visit Iowa to hear sentiment on reciprocity and tariffs, while Shaw could speak in Ohio if needed. The piece highlights Webb Byers and W Libby as upcoming campaign voices and notes strong Republican sentiment amid prohibition.
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Des Moines
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Iowa
Leslie M. Shaw
Lodge
Shaw
Massachusetts
Towa
State Committee For Republican Service
Nash
Ohio
Foraker
Hanna
Thomas D. Healy
Fort Dodge
Healy
Iown
Webb Byers
Harlan
W. ©. Libby
Earlham
Cummins
Double Tragedy on Farm In Iowa This Week
In Charles City a German farmer Julius Schrucknech struck his wife and then cut his own throat, both dying. In Webster City Mrs A R Allen jumped from a railroad bridge when a train appeared, fell into a shallow river, was rescued and survived though badly bruised.
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Charles City
Julius Schrucknech
Webster City
A. R. Allen
Illinois Central Railroad
Reminiscences of Noted Character Old Butch’s Deathbed Reflections
Clinton August 21 Attorney Wheeler of Cedar Rapids recalls Ho ward Butcher known as Old Butch a famed Mississippi Valley horse racer and gambler. Residence at Comanche Iowa his horses once topped the west his striking five foot six frame shaven round face heavy hair reaching his shoulders. For years he was a familiar figure at major race meet s and his runners won many purses.
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Clinton
Wheeler
Cedar Rapids
Howard Butcher
Old Butch
Edward Butcher
Mississippi Valley
Comanche
Butch
Midway Show At Buffle Draws Crowd And Commentary
A colorful recounting of a crowd-pleasing performance at Buffle with General Miles in attendance. The narrator notes crowd reactions and critiques while recalling side shows and a visit to Ningra Falls. The piece ends with reflections on the value of the hall show and a singer named Melen.
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Gineral
Sampson
Waal
Buffle
Gineral Miles
Bill
Helen
Melen
Water Waste And A New Pass For Pants
A fragment describes a character lamenting water waste and another person recalling plans to save water for wash days. The dialogue hints at a conflict over resources and a hurried departure. An editor questions what happened next, indicating a broader story behind the snippet.
German Editors Will Meet in Iowa City Convention
The first annual convention of Iowa’s German editors will take place in Iowa City on September 20 to 22. The infant association will form a permanent group with topics of interest for editors of Volksfreund Tribune Burlington Staats Anzeiger Des Moines Courier Sioux City and Iowa City Post. A. C. Lutze of Sioux City is acting secretary.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Volksfreund‘Tribune
Burlington
Staats Anzeiger
Des Moines
Courier
Sioux City
Iowa City Post
A. C. Lutze
The
Courier of
New Association
African and New South Wales Diamonds Boost World Supply
The report notes rising diamond output from South Africa and New South Wales, with many small stones but good color and gems up to six and a half carats. Since 1865 over 90,000 carats worth 242,669 dollars have been officially declared, plus unidentified 1888 output and many stones reaching Sydney jewelers before export to Europe for cutting. Brazil also reports active mines and high value stones, signaling growing global supply to meet rising demand.
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New South Wales
State Department
United States
Sydney
Europe
British Guiana
Brazil
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Axevedo Lima
Hospital Dos Lazaros
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J. G. Kerr
Canton
China
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Madeira
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