Noxious Weed Law Provisions From 1909 Iowa Act
The 1909 Iowa act declares specified weeds including quack grass Canada thistle cocklebur wild mustard sour dock and others noxious. Township trustees must destroy these weeds along public highways and warn or hire labor for highway maintenance. Occupants near highways must prevent blooming and destruction. noncompliance triggers orders and potential permanent removal at owner cost by special tax. Violations carry misdemeanor fines up to 100 dollars.
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Thirty-third General Assembly
Tees
Weather Crop Bulletin May 12 1912
Weather week ending May 12 1912 saw above normal temperatures and deficient rainfall until Friday night. Heavy rains on Friday and Saturday boosted vegetation growth. corn ground prepared widely with much planting underway. Meadows and pastures improved. hay prospects fair to good where rainfall was heavy. Oats and small grain in good condition though late rains may delay planting. fruiting generally promising with some apple bloom deficiency but other fruits outlooks strong. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
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George M. Chappel
Directo
Woman and Market Basket Housewives' League Forms
A Housewives' League in New York plans weekly market protests to curb prices. The article notes women are efficient in marking defects and quality in textiles, suggesting broader impact on cost of living.
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New York
Women turn keen buyers as market values drive budgets
The passage argues women have long fought for money on clothing and household needs, noting men give little budget control. It compares American and Polish spending manners, predicts rising interest in food values, and mentions market allure and Dora Bootsma buying a Hallet Davis piano from Geo. Ramsey last week.
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Paris
Mies Dora Bootsma
Hallet & Davis
Geo. Ramsey
Death of John L. Bysink at age sixty nine in 1912
Mrs J L Eysink and children announce the death of John L. Bysink after a brief illness of three days in early May 1912. The obituary notes his faith in Jesus and references a hymn he wrote and stored with his will.
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John L. Bysink
Jesus
J. L. Eysink
Resting place and peaceful departure in grace
A short devotional verse by John L. Eysink praising Jesus as the resting place and source of perfect peace after death. The speaker requests no tears, emphasizes refuge through grace, and declares Christ near in life and death. It concludes with the desire to be before the Father’s throne.
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Grace
Jesus
Christ
Card of Thanks From the Eysink Family
To all the friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly tendered in our time of bereavement we extend sincere thanks. Mrs J L Eysink and Children.
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J. L. Eysink
Kilties to Perform in Oskaloosa May 17 at Masonic Opera House
The Kilties, forty Scots Highlanders from Canadian regimental bands, will appear in Oskaloosa Friday May 17. The ag gregation includes instrumentalists a male choir a drum major and Highland pipers and dancers in full dress. They travel in their own pullman car in the U S and Canada while other countries require different rail gauges. Prices at the Masonic Opera House are 1.00 for lower floor 0.75 for balcony and 0.25 for gallery.
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Oskaloosa
Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Masonic Opera House
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and pledge notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo testify to Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Want Long Hair Use Ayer Vigor Hair Grower
An ad for Ayer s Hair Vigor promotes natural hair growth without danger of color change. It emphasizes transparency of ingredients for medical advice and urges consultation with a doctor while noting the product is made by the J C Ayer Co in Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Where Ignorance Is Bliss Hubby Says Lost Money Alibi
A humorous exchange reveals a husband who lost his money and finds friends unaware of his misfortune while his wife notes others have not turned away. The humor hinges on secrecy and social perception among friends and spouses.
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Jones
FOR PASTURES NEW Teacher If your father owed the Dutcher
A playful riddle asks how much a father would owe if debts totaled 17.25 to the Dutcher 12.20 to the baker and 18.65 to the grocer. The punchline: nothing, he'd move.
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Tommy Harlumm
A Difference The Romancer and The Philosopher Quote
A compact aphorism contrasts wealth and loss with social gestures. The Romancer notes money buys polite greetings while The Philosopher observes that absence provokes harsher treatment. The lines reflect social commentary on value and respect.
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de Laval
G. A. Vandermeulen & Co
Pell
John L. Eysink
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
H. C. Payne
Citizens National Bank
S. W. Corner Square
Electric Palace
Nouncmentes
McIntire
Stears
Hefers
W. B. Verwers
N. Boland
Pella Marble and Granite Works
M. Porter
Pella
Pella Tank & Pipe Co
Pella, Ia
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