County Board Adopts 1906 Overseer Report and Votes on Tax Refunds
The January 18 1907 County Board meeting recorded all members present and approved the Red Rock township overseer report for 1906. A petition by W E Foshier for stock of merchandise was rejected and W H Allen’s petition for a $10 18 tax refund for Nancy A Kelly was continued for investigation. The board ordered transfers to the county fund for quarantine expenses and adjourned to January 28 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock Township
W. E. Foshier
Leopold Like
Second Day of 1907 Paper Contest Evidence
Partial OCR reads January 29 1907 and mentions evidence in a low paper contest. Details are fragmentary with no clear participants, organizations, or outcomes available in the readable text.
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Aring
Board Proceedings and Tax Petitions Highlight 1907 Meeting
The January 30 1907 board session approved 1906 road reports from multiple townships and confirmed official bonds for local justices clerks and assessors. Petitions to cancel taxes on personal property and homestead were referred or rejected. Dinwiddie named fill vacancy as Dallas township justice of the peace. A two year steward contract at the county poor farm was approved. Transfers from the insane fund were authorized. The adjournment was recorded sine die. A healing gospel testimonial for Electric Bitters appears at article end.
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J. H. Dinwiddie
Dallas Township
Knoxville Township
Franklin Township
Liberty Township
Lake Prairie Township
Washington Township
C. C. Bickford
Dallas
Jacob Poelstra
Summit Township
J. C. Amsberry
Bussey
M. E. Venable
Okella Smith
City Council
Pella City
Lawrence Frueh
Leroy Hunt
J. B. Vriezelaar
J. A. Karnes
Yeas and Nays
Yeas
Hunt
County Poor Fund
Blue Laws Copy Keeps Connecticut Book Alive
A Washington Indiana man owns a copy of the ancient book commonly called the Blue Laws of Connecticut. Printed in 1823, it is one of two known copies remaining.
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Washington, Ind
Lawe
Connecticut
Body Found in Town Under Frozen Condition
The Newton News reports a stranger aged about thirty to forty was found dead in town. A bottle of medicine and several photos in his pockets indicated no clear identity, and clues suggested he was Catholic. The body was removed to Baum and McLaughlin undertaking rooms. his undercoat, stockings, and shoes were found off, the duration of exposure unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baum &. McLaughlin
Newton News
Can't Marry in Haste Iowa Senate Backed Divorce Waiting Bill
Senator W G Jones steered a divorce bill through the Iowa Senate to curb rapid remarriage after decree. The measure requires a one year waiting period before either party may marry again, even if they wed the former spouse. Jones cited a Mahaska county incident where two couples remarried neighbors within a year, prompting concern for children and community stability.
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Senate
W. G. Jones
Mahaska County
Jones
Iowa
New Life Pills Promised Cure for Malaria Poison
The Yellow Fever germ is described as resembling the malaria germ and Dr Kings New Life Pills are marketed as the most effective remedy to cleanse the system of disease germs. The ad claims cure for malaria related poisons and constipation, priced at 25 cents at Langerack's Drug Store.
Gipsy Smith answers questions on religion and outreach
In a meeting led by evangelist Gipsy Smith questions were asked about applause in religious meetings preparation for Christian work personal work and differences between US and England services. He urges self checking, starting actions, and engaging communities to reach the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipsy Smith
England
Abraham Bargains with God Over Sodom in Historic Dialogue
The text reviews Abraham's theophany and covenantal change to Abraham, his hospitality to three visitors, and Jehovah’s plan to judge Sodom and Gomorrah. It details the intercession by Abraham, the moral dispute over destroying the wicked and the righteous, and the insistence that even ten righteous people might save the city, ending with Abraham’s retreat.
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Abraham
Sodom
Jordan
Jehovah
Gomorrah
Auis Olas
Bucklin Iris Arnica Salve Cited In Frightful Fire Incident
A machinist suffered severe burns in a furnace mishap as ore and frayed electrical components sparked a blaze. Bucklin workers praised Arnica Salve for rapid relief and quick recovery, noting its soothing effects after the accident.
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Bucklin
Paris Bookkeeper Dubois Cheated Firm and Framed Escape
An American firm discovers fraud by their Paris bookkeeper Dubois after sending agent Thomas Agnew to audit. Dubois hid multiple offices and posed as a single man, stealing about $80,000 over five years. Agnew was drugged and imprisoned, then freed when the firm's head was traced, revealing Dubois had abandoned his family and led a double life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jess
Agnew
Dubois
Claude
Beng
Ape
Esa
Bis . Ie
Robbing Yourself With Sleep Declares Health Warning
The piece warns that lack of regular sleep exhausts nerve energy and triggers ailments like headaches indigestion and poor appetite. It recommends rest and endorses Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to soothe nerves restore sleep and revive bodily functions.
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Miles
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E County Board
H. Hnson
Ea & Co
Pella Ekblad
King
Exrailroad
Telegraph
J. C. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair,Gad
Langerack
Price Soc
Abram
God
Sarah
Ishmel
Mamre
Goodyear
John Kelly
Brewer & Browneller Shoe Co
Oskaloosa
Dr. King
Rae
Sanchos
Hampden
Canton
Ohio
A. Vanderzee
Pella, Iowa
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