Train collides at open switch sparks transport safety debate
The Colfax Clipper cites a Register and Leader remark on open switches causing harm. It mocks Curtis of the Knoxville Journal and Ralph Robinson of the Newton Journal, suggesting they relocate to Horton Kansas to lead a local butt-in club and bolster their reputations.
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Register and Leader
Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Ralph Robinson
Newton Journal
Horton
Kansas
Colfax Clipper
Des Moines Urged to Clean Up Loafers and Murders
Colfax Clipper cites Des Moines Iowa disgrace from a Dexter Bateman stabbing affray and warns about mysterious daily murders robberies and hold ups. It urges enforcement of law against loafers dressed in purple and fine linen with no visible means of support to end the crimes.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Des Moines
Iowa
Dexter-Bateman
Hadley of Yale: Moral Guide for Four Thousand Students
Davenport Democrat hails Yale University president Arthur T. Hadley as the right man for the era. He guides about 4,000 students toward moral counsel, arguing against chasing wealth or risky margin business practices that could land youths in trouble. He is deemed a leading influence beyond any single clergyman in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Hadley
United States
Davenport
Coroner's jury disputes Griswold murder finding
The Des Moines coroner's jury concluded Griswold was murdered, a claim challenged as unlikely and harsh by Chariton Leader. The article notes Griswold died in the Des Moines river with hands tied, and questions the murder verdict.
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Des Moines
Griswold
Chariton
Schwab says self made man era not over
Charles M. Schwab disputes Professor Butler in an Inter-Ocean interview during a Chicago visit. He argues ambitious youths can still succeed today as corporations seek bright workers and pay well. He urges colleges to stress practical merit alongside diplomas and learning by doing.
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Charles M. Schwab
Butler
Mr. Schwab
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Oskaloosa
Hard Hitter Takes Roosevelt Challenge Face to Face
A terse note notes a hard hitter from Butadore making a bold claim about facing Roosevelt in a direct confrontation. Details are sparse but imply a boxing or sparring challenge and a readiness to prove capability.
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Roosevelt
A. A
Rate measure to be put through or not
Knoxville Journal questions whether a proposed rate measure will prove to be effective, noting uncertainty about its potential impact and implementation. The fragment hints at debate over the measure’s practical efficacy.
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Knoxville Journal
District Court News From October Term in Pella
Judge Applegate opened the October term with many dispositions already. Belknap versus Fidelity Ins. settled. McKee versus Toward Clock Co. settled by defendant paying $850. Lavinia Cotton versus IT. M. Cotton default and decree. Ora Bacon versus Orville Bacon divorce default. W. T. Snow versus Grace Snow divorce default and decree. Delilah Huckaby versus James Huckaby divorce default and decree. James B. Young granted liquor license for medicinal purposes. Saloons at Pella under review. cases of Temple, Jansen, Van Viiet tried to court. refiere to merits possibly ending saloon era here. State versus Clarence Redding tried. reform school suggested for the Harvey lad. Parents seek reform placement.
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Orville Bacon
W. T. Snow
Grace Snow
Delilah Huckaby
James W. Huckaby
James B. Young
Temple
J. J. Sheehy
H. J. van Viiet
Peter Jansen
Pella
Tainted money debated by Congregational Board in Seattle
The Congregational Board of Foreign Missions in session at Seattle rejected resolutions on tainted money. The editorial notes there is no tainted money, only tainted men, arguing that wealth gained dishonestly is not inherently tainting a donation though soliciting such money may be wrong.
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Congregational Board of Foreign Missions
Seattle
Grinnell Herald
Colfax Clipper Responds to Buttinski Curtis Comment
The Colfax Clipper mocks Buttinski Curtis of the Knoxville Journal office over the Jasper county courthouse dispute. The editorial rebukes his boastful tone and offers a sharp benediction for his next attack, warning against further biliousness and cranial enlargement.
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Buttinski
Knoxville Journal
Jasper County New Court House
Sonny
Colfax
The Nine-Lived Corn
The poem describes a corn crop struck by multiple disasters early May floods and persistent rain, followed by a fragile regrowth that dies again. Weeds, heat, and a fierce drought devastate the plants, leaving only scorched stalks and a sense of desolation as the harvest ends in failure.
Board praises Mt. Pleasant Insane I Hospital care
A Knoxville Journal report details a Marion county board committee visit to the Mt. Pleasant hospital. They inspected wards, kitchens, and inmates, spoke with most patients, and found the facility clean, sanitary, and well run. Fourty three Marion county inmates were present, with overall praise despite acknowledgement of occasional occasional mistreatment possible in large institutions.
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Messrs
Luke and Hunt
Board of Supervisors
Smarty
Attorney Lyon
Insane I Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Marion County
Board of Control
Knoxville Journal
October's Bright Blue Weather Poem Fragment
Fragmented excerpt of the poem October's Bright Blue Weather describes autumn scenery. It contrasts blue weather with dying flowers and falling chestnuts, red apples, woodbine leaves, and late greens. The text presents vivid seasonal imagery and mentions June and October.
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Woodbine
His Client Went Free. Butler's Bold Private Bargain
A debarred attorney, General Butler, freed a theft suspect after a private meeting. He asked for cash, counted it, then opened a window and walked away, leaving the guard to retrieve the prisoner. The court questioned the client's whereabouts, and the attorney feigned ignorance.
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Butler
Salem
Using Endearing Terms in Courtship
A Detroit Free Press Woman Correspondent notes men often use pet names like dear or sweet heart. She argues such terms are habit and may not signal intent, while actions reveal sincerity. Cautions that women should not overinterpret terms, as some men use endearments without deeper affection.
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Detroit Free Press
Napoleon Memory Shows Silent Strength of His Mind
The piece recounts Napoleon Bonaparte’s prodigious memory. It notes his recall of Roman law after a two week prison stint, his ability to repeat passages years later, and his knack for remembering faces names and military logistics from marches to Italy and Marengo. It also mentions he remembered every officer he commissioned and could greet soldiers by name.
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Napoleon
Italy
Marengo
Bank president seeks private secretary for weekend work
A Cleveland banker outlines a plan to have a chosen secretary spend Saturdays and Sundays at his country home to assist with correspondence. He pushes the applicant for a direct answer on golf and potential business interference, insisting on a man who can “put up a good fight” and keep up the pace. The candidate acknowledges past golf success but avoids commitments about leisure.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Value of a Hog's Time
A farmer questions a professor about hog feeding and digestion. The professor learns the farmer values efficiency, asking what a dog's time is worth and implying wet feed speeds digestion. The tale highlights practical common sense over theoretical study.
Seasonable Advice on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Advice urges stocking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy before winter to curb colds promptly. The note stresses early use for best results, promotes the remedy as widely known and superior, and lists F. D. Stubenrauel as the seller.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauel
Land Agents and Homeseekers Great Western Railway Rates
The Chicago Great Western Railway will on the first and third Tuesday of each month to December inclusive sell round trip tickets at only one fare plus $2.00 to numerous states and Canadian districts. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer, G. BP. A., & J. Paul, Minn.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Virginia
Alberta
Assiniboia
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Crown Fleshworm Eradicator and Local Land Offer Near Pella
A brief classed notice advertises Crown Fleshworm Eradicator and a Holland settlement land sale. Van der Linden's Bazar lists 220 acres within 10 miles of Pella at 70 dollars per acre, described as a good option for readers seeking this size.
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Pella
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Buttinski Curtis
Ayer
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Bodda
Minn
Bottito
Lowell
Mian
Cee Eee
C. E. Martin
Still College of Osteopathy
Eree
Wormhoudt
Pella, Iowa
M. Porter Auctioneer Large Stock Sales
A. Specialty
Kleins Shoe
Lawa
Ogueforce
Schmelzer Arms
Kansas City
Jrd Ward
Officers
Allen
M Kerger
C Kuyper
John Canon
Geese van Schreiner
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Rhyonburger
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van der Stuls
van Houwellagen
D van Zente
C. Slob James Jansma
van Diseeldorp
Rietveld
H. Kuyper
C. N. Cole
W. Co. Farmer
H., Rietveld
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden- Berg
W. M. Kruger
Peter van Sittert
Post Office Directory
Durham
L. A. Garrison
C. A. Hawley
H. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
WM. Kruger
C. A Vandenberg K
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Halla Opera House
T. Vander Myden
N. G
Kimmell
Sec’y
Pahaske Tribe
Imp. O. R. M
Fates Opera House
War
Gezel
Sachem
Beuinekool
Rathbone
Theata Temple
G, van Zante
DE Reus
Kol
B.C
Opera
Perak van Gitrerr
U. M
Church Directory
Epworth League
End
First’ Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Pee First Christian Reformed
Second Reformed Church
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