04 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
1
On a northbound Spokane Falls & Northern train a veteran editor narrates a dramatic magic act. A wandering amateur impresses passengers by seemingly revealing cards and vanished money while calmly defying skepticism with clever tricks and rapid fan shuffles.
In a smoking car, a traveling showman named Laurant entertained travelers with card tricks and feats of illusion. He peeped cards, repaired a torn button, produced a lemon from a hat, and retrieved a watch from a pocket as spectators verified impossible outcomes. Laurant is slated as the fourth speaker in Laurens Lecture Course on February 17.
Mr and Mrs George McAfee were surprised last Thursday when their children and families dropped in at noon with dinner baskets to celebrate their twenty ninth wedding anniversary. A joyful gathering followed and a set of silver dessert spoons was left as a memento of the occasion.
John G. Woolley will replace Mr. Gunckel at Laurens events as a prohibition candidate for president in 1900. Though not addressing prohibition, he is praised as a gifted orator and high-priced draw. The Lyceum Bureau agreed to reschedule and March 1 was open for Woolley with fuller announcements to come.
Rock Island railroad officials mobilize against saloons near Valley Junction shops amid hopes the supreme court ruling will end drinking establishments there. Managers cite shop disruptions, debts, and inefficiency. A Des Moines petition drive to close saloons is in progress but outcomes remain uncertain.
In Des Moines tempers flare as the Railroad Commission faces controversy over Nebraska City rate discrimination and federal law targets dope traffic. Temperance forces seek to remove petition names via forgery charges, while committee talks on suppressing intemperance split over secret sessions. Measures are referred to subcommittees under Chairman Eversmeyer with hearings moving forward.
Judge Hays rules R S Barr should hold the Perry superior court judgeship since W W Cardell was not nominated under the nonpartisan judiciary act. The ruling is likely to be appealed, giving the supreme court a chance to interpret the act.
Introduction of a resolution to employ four more janitors at the state house sparked sharp denunciations of Governor Clarke and his staff inquiry response. Senators Clarkson and Doran clash over sidestepping the issue and remedy versus disease, with the measure sent to the investigation committee to consult Clarke on necessity.
E C Hinshaw state game warden let a contract for 2000 Hungarian partridges at 4.40 per pair with February and March delivery for placement on state game preserves. A separate firm subcontracted to supply 6000 Gamble quail from Mexico but failed. only 400 birds arrived at the state fairgrounds and none more can be secured.
State dairy and food commissioner W B Barney will soon present legislative recommendations proposing a state trademark for compliant buttermakers. The plan aims to create a uniform standard for Iowa butter and elevate overall butter quality produced in the state.
The state highway commission issued orders requiring county highway engineers to abandon private work and focus on public duties. Over the past year complaints have grown about engineers holding multiple positions or performing work for several masters, causing notable trouble.
At a chamber of commerce meeting a campaign was launched for a new rail union station in Des Moines. The plan seeks a location with ample room to handle all railroad business, noting three large stations are currently in use in the city.
The railroad commission intervenes in the quarrel over alleged freight discrimination. Missouri cities complain of Nebraska City rate practices and the Town commission plus shippers are represented by Assistant Commercial Agent Dwight Lewis in the effort.
In a rural scene a father frets at editor demands while a mother insists on aiding the paper. The family debates loaning funds, and the mother persuades the father to write a check to cover a year ahead as the sheriff looms over debt. The editor receives four dollars despite the old man’s reluctance.
The Church of Christ notes strong attendance despite rain hail and wind with midweek prayer and Bible study and a warm invite for new members. A revival led by Rev Thomas Gerkin united many souls and twenty one joined the church while fifty found Christ. The Yancey home fire prompts aid from the C W E M with clothing and bedding donations.
A fragmented note indicates a course or event related to feet and covers, with a hint about admission to a location identified as Jos. The readable fragment suggests a logistics or entry detail but lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm specifics.
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