Iowa Treasury Safe With Two Million on Hand
Des Moines report shows the state treasury balance at about $2,000,000 with no debts. Other notes cover tax receipts, college gifts, a new railroad trust deed, collateral inheritance taxes, and an Iowa brick industry plan. Also listed are governor auditor actions, political ticket filings, and miner contributions to Pennsylvanian strikers.
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Des Moines
General Revenue Fund
Iowa
Aldsa College
Youls H. Schneider
New York
Boston
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Outlook for state university enrollment remains bright
President George F. MacLean of Town City state university states current enrollment at 1,140 students and projects the year will not exceed 1,600. He says the university’s prospects are enhanced by improved student quality, larger faculties, more equipment and new buildings.
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George F. MacLean
State University At
Town City
Mastiff Attack Victim, 12, in Keo kuk
The 12-year-old daughter of John Detliff in Keo kuk was dreadfully attacked by a large mastiff while playing near her home. The dog shredded her shoulder back and arm, causing numerous wounds that bled heavily but were not deep.
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John Detliff
Keokuk
State Rifle Range Damaged Delays Forties Ninth Regiment Meet
The adjutant general reports Cedar Rapids state rifle range damaged by heavy rain. This will prevent the Forty-ninth regiment from holding the competition there around mid October. If held, the contest will be relocated.
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Adjutant General's Office
Cedar Rapida
Furs and Felts Set Fashion Tone for Autumn Wear
The piece highlights chinchilla and mink fur ties with collar backs and tail fronts, fox fur contrasts with matching muffs, and notes fashion shifts mainly in collars bows and capes. It warns coats may require larger expenditures to stay stylish, while many items remain adaptable.
Des Moines Council pushes for higher 1903 assessments
An executive council meeting in Des Moines discussed tightening 1903 assessments. It urged assessors to value real estate at 25 percent of actual value as required by law and warned the council may intervene during July’s equalization. Earlier figures showed Realty undervalued and personal property underassessed, with potential railroad assessment increases if other forms rise.
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State Executive Council
Northwestern
Moingona
Boone
Des Moines River
Boone County
Northwestern Railroad
Executive Council
Des Moines
Charity Fib and a Nose Moral in a Miami Widow Notice
A humorous tale about a man with a red nose and a child who wonders if telling a story is right. The mother offers cautious morals on honesty and sparing feelings, ending with a moral about not monkeying with morals. A Miami county widow thanks friends and mourners, notes the band’s comforting music, her milliner, and that her husband’s farm will be sold after legal steps.
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New York Herald
Miami County
Avering
Chicago Chronicle
An Attractive Autumn Street Gown Described From Paris
A Paris costumer designed an elegant royal blue street gown suited to all weathers. The gown features a plain blue silk entant cas, a skirt with plaited panels and embroidered revers, a velvet collar, and puffed sleeves with lattice-trimmed cuffs. The coat forms shoulder plaits and wraps onto the sleeve for a coordinated look.
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New York
Paris
Peculiarities in Fall Hats Spark Seasonal Trends
The article notes autumn hat variety beyond broad brim styles, highlighting novelties and monstrosities showcased by milliners. It describes sweeping displays on Division street and East Side shops, featuring turban crowns, emerald green picture hats, and plumaged bird motifs with vivid color pairings that attract curious visitors and fashion-minded women.
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Division Street
Seventh Iowa Infantry to Hold Ottumwa Reunion
The Seventh Iowa infantry regimental reunion will be in Ottumwa on October 15 and 16. Organized at Burlington in July 1861, the unit saw early action at Bird's Point and Shiloh, fought with Rosecrans and Sherman, and served until war’s end, totaling about 5,000 miles marched across 13 states.
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Seventh Iowa Infantry
Ottumwa
Burlington
St. Louis
Bird’s Point
Shiloh
Rosecrans
Sherman
Raleigh
Lee
Washington
Pulaski
Tenn
State to test fishway law at Bonaparte dam
Attorney General Mullan announced plans to begin proceedings to test the right of the state to erect a fishway over the Bonaparte dam. Meek Bros of Bonaparte challenge the state's authority, claiming it would destroy their property rights. One brother reportedly seeks election to repeal the law.
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Bonaparte
Mullan
Meek Bros
Meek Brothers
Will Be Millionaires From Iron Ore Find Near Everett
Theodore Anderson, a Butler county native and former Iowa State University student, struck a rich iron ore find near Everett Washington. About 300000 tons of ore at 60 percent purity, easily reducible, with his brother also involved. Relatives remain in this state. In Worth county a county seat struggle between Northwood and Kensett ends in Northwood’s victory by Judge Kelley after years of disputes since 1879, 1892, and a renewed contest in March.
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Butler County
Washington
Theodore Anderson
Everett
Wash
State University of Iowa
Anderson
Worth County
Northwood
Kensett
Kelley
District Court
Breaks Leg In Four Hour Iowa City Scrapper Game
Merle Call, a 10 year old nephew of Prof Leona Call of the University of Iowa Greek chair, suffered a broken leg during a four hour long scrapper contest in Iowa City as fellow students piled on.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
Merle Call
Call
Leona Call
Elopement case of William Hall from Bancroft
William Hall of Titonia was seized at Corwith charged with running away with Mrs Richardson's wife. Mrs Richardson reportedly took about $000 of her husband's funds. The couple were caught after squandering most of the money. Hall formerly operated a grocery in the area.
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William Hall
Titonia
Corwith
Richardson
Bancroft
Chicago & Alton Inaugurate Novelty Between Chicago and Kansas City
The Chicago and Alton introduces a new grill room chair car on its Chicago to Kansas City run with a rear kitchen, mahogany fittings, and seats for six at a central dining table. The car features elaborate decorations and American English or German styling, enabling meals from sandwiches to champagne service at any hour.
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Chicago & Alton
Chicago
Kansas City
Luey
Penfold Endorses Dodds Kidney Pills In Letter
George P. Penfold First Ward Supervisor of Lockport New York writes a public endorsement for Dodds Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. He reports years of kidney pain partial relief from doctors and says six boxes led to a permanent cure with two years of relief from back pain and related distress. Signed by Penfold at 807 Church St Lockport New York.
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Lockport
N. Y
George P. Penfold
City of
Dodd
Arie
Church St
Lockport, N
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Merriam
John L. Thornton
Thornton
Mount Pleasant
Missouri
M. W. Hinchman
Glenwood
Des Moines Baptist College
Adams
Hamilton Browne
Newton & Northwestern Railroad Company
Newton
Rockwell City
Jasper
Polk
Boone, Webster
Calhoun
Marshalltown & Dakota
Frasier
Browne and Fields
Marshalltown & Dakota Railroad
Marshalltown & Dakota Road
Old Colony Trust,company
Des Moines & Western Railroad
Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern Railroad
Iowa Falls
Thomas Hedge
William Hoffman
Muscatine
B. P. Birdsall
Clarion
G. N. Ranigan
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
J. A. T. Hull
W. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
J. P. Conner
Dennison
Lot Thomas
Storm Lake
J. E Craig
M. J. Wade
Horace Boies
Waterloo
A. N. Sorter
Mason City
A. C. Daly
Marshalltown
John P. Reese
Albion
Perley Sheldon
Ames
T. M. Stuart
Chariton
George VW. Cullison
Harlan
Kaspar Fakkinson
Armstrong
J. M. Parsons
Rock Rapids
Prohibition
W. C. Shepard
Fairfield
Francis Bacon
Wilton Junction
J. A. Earl
D. McGregor
Malcolm Smith
Cedar Rapids
J.D. C. McFarland
A. D. Beckhart
Atlantic
W. D. Elwell
Charles Aldrich
State Historical Collection
Aldrich
Webster City
Hamilton County
State Library
Historical Department of
Leonard
Clayton County
Geological Bureau
State Geological Survey
Samuel Calvin
State University
Fewa Executive Council
Fifth Avenue
Washington Square
Crief
London
Dean
Ram
Dr. Thomas
Andields
Mme. de Lambert
Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
Philadelphia
North American
Indianapolis News
Boston Transcript
ST. Jacob
Carte
Little Liver
Ycairo
Orleans
Rae
Gentaur Company
Aurbay Prabet
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