Des Moines politics and legislative views in Iowa events
Joe Trigg notes a Des Moines physician praised for starting a newborn’s life while comparing the work to a raise proposal. Debates over repealing laws and enacting new ones loom as the legislature faces public scrutiny. Governor Cummins seeks party unity. Blythe and Lafe Young receive praise from insiders. Iowa primary results show pattern forces prevailing and a strong push to keep the city lid closed versus the Van Dyk open stance.
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Joe Trigg
Des Moines
Cummins
Blythe
Lafe Young
van Dyk
Pleasantville Methodist fund drives for new church
Pleasantville Methodist members formed a fundraising committee last week and, after seven days, reported contributions totaling four thousand dollars. The effort aims to build a new church edifice and establish a beacon for the town’s youth amid contemporary state reform pressures.
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Pleasantville
Mrs Yerkes Mizner Breaks From Her Husband
Mrs Charles T Yerkes Mizner says she deeply regrets marrying Mizner the California athlete. She reveals he entered her life amid tears and pleas of love but now will not be called Mrs Mizner, accusing him of loving her money not her.
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Charles T. Yerkes-Mizner
Mizner
California
Loving wife sews buttons on count of husband’s clothes
An early morning scene shows a man waking to his wife examining his pants pockets, claiming to sew a missing button. He discovers six more buttons on his coat vest and underclothes ready to drop, and he jokes about his wife’s thoughtfulness in keeping his garments in good repair.
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Adam
Publication of city and town council proceedings bill
The legislature did not convene in vain as Representative Doran introduced a bill last Friday to publish city and town hall proceedings and fix the rate. It was referred to the committee on municipal corporations. The measure aims to inform residents that tax money is being expended and that citizens can follow local actions.
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Doran
Boards of Supervisors
Pella
Reported Council Meeting Plan Lacks Authority
The passage argues that a council report should be handed to the printer signed by the mayor and attested by the office clerk to ensure the public receives information from a responsible source. It emphasizes accountability and clear sourcing to prevent misinformation.
High Old Time: Tall Dutch Families Noted Near Pella
The Chariton Herald reprints a Pella Chronicle item describing Dutch families near Pella with exceptional height. One son stands six foot eight, another six foot nine, plus siblings from six foot four to six foot five or more. Other families reportedly include multiple tall members and a daughter six feet five, promising a lively gathering if they meet.
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Pella
Chariton Herald
Rejoicing in Pleasantville News Admission Reserve
The inebriate asylum at Knoxville is full at 203 inmates, capacity 200. Sheriffs statewide are instructed to stop sending new candidates for incarceration. The facility’s doors remain open to those seeking admission, with no more space available for additional inmates.
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P-ville
Knoxville
The Same Old Gay A preacher and daughter tale resurfaces
A Minneapolis preacher faces a familiar scandal as his daughter’s company, a novice printer, stirs chatter by a claimed sermon about vexation by a devil. The young man complains the preacher is too personal, highlighting public unease over personal conduct.
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Minneapolis
Jesson
A Short Look Into the Future Republican Preview Knoxville
A Knox county election outlook notes a full county ticket this fall with names floated for treasurer auditor and sheriff among Republicans and Democrats. Prospective candidates include J B Lyman L K Butterfield Hol Mccoy Link Wilson W G Stevenson Matt Mullins and incumbent officials Teter Lyon Long Bane. legislature talks on extending terms to four years potentially affect clerk recorder and auditor.
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Knoxville
Teter
Lyon
Long
Bane
J. B. Lyman
Tracy
L. K. Butterfield
Hol. MccCoy
Washington Township
Link Wilson
Swan
W. G Stevenson
Matt Mullins
Board of Supervisors
Wanted Men and a King's Horse Echo From The Past
A fragment from a historic column recalls a quip attributed to Jay Windy Johnson about trading a kingdote for a horse as enemies pressed him. The unreadable snippet then notes Herman Rietveld reframing the appeal for men over horses, with garbled extra text following.
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Jay Windy Johnson
Herman Rietveld
Demands Strong Minds Great Hearts for Public Service
A fragmentary call seeks men of integrity for leadership not swayed by power or rewards. It emphasizes strong will, honor, truthfulness, and steadfastness before the public. The lines promote steadfast civic virtue over ambition.
County Board Hears Road Reports and Tax Petitions
The Board of Supervisors continued from last week and filed annual road reports for Clay Franklin Indiana Knoxville Lake Prairie Pleasant Grove Polk Union Washington townships. Petitions included tax exemptions for a widow veteran and refunds for lot redemptions in Pleasantville. Sheriff Bybee reports and quarterly audits approved. W L Grant appointed deputy sheriff with $500 salary. bonds filed. Additional property redemption petitions and assessor vacancy filled. Continuation for tax parcel sw 2134 acres in section 78-18 for investigation.
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Franklin Township
Indiana Township
Knoxville Township
Lake Prairie Township
Pleasant Grove Township
Polk Township
Union Township
Washington Township
Leroy Hunt
EF. F. Spalti
Pleasantville
Iowa
L L. Bybee
Marion County
W. L. Grant
W.L. Grant
Elizabeth F
Clay Township
H. A. Hill
B. J. Pack
Bussey
P. Pasco
County Board approves 1905 audit and 1906 deputy salaries
The fourth quarterly county audit for 1905 by Walter Bane was approved. The board set deputy treasurer clerk and auditor salaries at 60 per month starting January 1, 1906. A road petition in Clay township is granted when costs are paid and work readied. Numerous disbursements to the poor farm, court house, and jail are listed, including medical aid, supplies, and services.
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T, EF
Doughman
Clay Township
J. M. Drew
Red Rock Township
Ge Chas. Porter
Lake Prairie
Walter Bane
L. K. Butterfield
Board of Supervisors
Jacob Bayless Et al
Anthes Lumber Company
Court House
Anderson
Ames J. P
Agler
Applegate
Axline
Aplin
Ayres
Aldrich J S
Anderson J
Avery & Son
Brown Jesse
Brown John Wolf
Bruce & Sons
Bird
Browner
Bybee
Marion County
Bittenbender
Brown S Wolf
Brown Wilson
Boydston
Butcher Osa
Davis
Crum
Cooper Bros Shoes
Cronkhite
Cotter & Co
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