University of Iowa grants free war scholarship to Spanish American vets
The University of Iowa offers a free College of Liberal Arts scholarship to every honorably discharged Spanish American War veteran, regardless of Iowa enlistment. Regents elected William J. McChesney as Haddock’s successor. Histology assistants named G P Kier Anita, H Pease Collins, E E Blythe Williamsburg, F Boots Linden. MacLean and Lowden to inaugurations, Wilson delegation, Frank Nelson to Chancellor Strong events. Nellie Serban of Vinton wins A Whitney Carr funded scholarship. Frank D Kern Reinbeck chosen in morphology.
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Anita
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Collins
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Williamsburg
Frederic Boots
Linden
MacLean
Frank O. Lowden
Chicago
Iowa
James
Northwestern University
Evanston
Wilson
Princeton
Strong
University of Kansas
Frank Nelson
Kansas
A. Whitney Carr
Nellie Sebern
Vinton
Frank D. Kern
Reinbeck
Iowa Rural Malls and State Library Meeting in Grinnell
Des Moines reports Iowa has 1,042 rural mail carriers paid monthly through the Des Moines office amounting to 62,520 dollars, with growth from 541 carriers at year start. The Iowa State Library Association meets Grinnell October 28 to 30 led by F F Dawley with planned speeches by Rabbi Hirsch and Ella McLoney. receptions by Grinnell officials accompany sessions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Library Association
Iowa State Library Association
Grinnell
F. F.dawley
Cedar Rapids
Rabbi Hirsch
Chicago
Miss Ahern
Dewey Library School of
New York
Ella McLoney
Reunion honors Col Josiah Patterson in Washington
At a civil war veterans reunion in Washington Col Josiah Patterson of Alabama cavalry spoke to warm cheers. He said the greatest tribute is to deliver the message that no man in the south would deny the flag or dissolve the union if possible.
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Washington
Josiah Patterson
Alabama Cavalry
Col. Patterson
South
London gowns influence New York fashion scene this fall
A New York buyer notes London designs remain influential for elite wardrobes while American and Parisian styles gain ground. The article describes several fall models inspired by Miss Ellis Jeffreys and Miss Marie Tempest, including a black and white silk gown with silver buckles and a white crepe de chine ensemble featuring guipure motifs, lace, and chiffon accents.
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London
Paris
New York
Ellis Jeffreys
Marie Tempest
Kitty
Duties of Clerks Under 1904 Judgment Renewal Law
Judge Prouty in Des Moines clarifies clerk duties under new statutes on outlawing and renewing judgments. The 1873 code creates a 20 year limit for older judgments and requires renewal before July 4, 1904, to avoid becoming outlawed.
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Judge Prouty
Des Moines
Prouty
Denver engineer seeks bride in Indianola
Col C Porter of Denver arrived in Indianola in search of a wife. A 60 year old man, he sought Miss Donathan, then turned to a grass widow laundress weighing about 250 pounds. He gained the confidence of Landlord Todhunter and soon townspeople were in the mix as Porter arranged marriage aims with the laundress who has accepted.
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Denver
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Indianola
Col. Porter
Attractive Novelty Coats for Late Fall Styles
Read about the wide range of wraps from kimono cloaks to shoulder capes as fashion leans toward three quarter coats in white cloth and light fabrics. The piece highlights evening wraps with embroidery and lace, short hip length coats for young women, and various collar styles, noting the season favors lavish purchases and diverse silhouettes.
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Dolmans
Will of Glenwood man leaves large Baptist gifts
The will of the late Joseph Hinchman of Glenwood directs 11000 for various Baptist charities. The amounts include 10000 to Grand Island Baptist College, 25000 to the Iowa Baptist state convention, 25000 to the Baptist Home Mission Society, 20000 to the American Baptist Publication Society, 15000 to the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society, and 14500 to Glenwood Baptist Church. His wife receives 60000 and 25000 in real estate, while adopted son William M. Lamb gets 39000.
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Glenwood
Baptist Church
Baptist College
Grand Island
Neb
Iowa Baptist State Convention
Baptist Home Mission Society
American Baptist Publication Society
Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
William M. Lamb
Too Wicked for Him Reveals Sioux City Pastor Transfer
Rev J A Gerlemann of St Boniface Catholic church sought a transfer from Sioux City after condemning the city as full of sin. Bishop Garrigan granted the move, and the priest will go to Granville. He warned that local youth appeared deeply wicked.
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Sioux City
J. A. Gerlemann
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Garrigan
Granville
Father Geralmann
Elkhart Town Lot Sale Plans Reported In Iowa Fall area
The officers of the Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern Town Lot company report a very successful sale of lots in the new town of Elkhart to be built on the Des Moines short line between Iowa Falls and the state capital. About 100 lots sold with prices from 65 dollars for residence lots to 350 dollars for business lots. The Dimond Grain company of Des Moines has secured elevator privileges in the new town.
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State Board of Control
Mount Pleasant Insane Hospital
Cherokee
District Court
Supreme Court
Home Building & Savings Company
Des Moines
W.H. Bremner
Merriam
E. H. McVey
J.D. Whisenand
Republican State Central
Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern Town Lot Company
Elkhart
Iowa Falls
Dimond Grain Company
Fort Dodge man confesses to theft at Straw bowling alleys
The Robbing Co El Bruce porter alleges he was gagged and bound during a raid at the Straw bowling alleys in Fort Dodge, admits stealing $80 after a night in the sweat box. He led officers to the buried money beside the bowling alley wall, saying he bound and gagged himself with no help.
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Co. el
Bruce, Porter
Fort Dodge
Bruce
College reloeates after Parsons destruction to Mount Pleasant
The Parsons college at Fairfield was destroyed and the institution will be moved to Mount Pleasant. Wesleyan University at Mount Pleasant may relocate to Ottumwa, signaling a regional shift in higher education assets and campus planning.
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Parsons College
Fairfield
Mount Pleasant
Wesleyan University
Ottumwa
Lydia E Pinkham’s Reme claims win wide scientific notice
Early skepticism about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound faded as years passed and cured women widely spread the remedy. Now leading scientists and physicians study its effects, underscoring merit as the basis for its fame and continued use among American women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
America
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