From the Cross Roads and Humboldt Notes
Humboldt correspondence reports social visits, teaching shifts, local repairs, and plans for a county Sunday school convention. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith, Miss Lida Smith, Uncle Zeke Graedon, and Rev. Carlson. Also notes court sessions, teacher exams, a Wright County Telephone franchise election, band uniforms, and a new brick block replacing a machine shed.
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Cross Roads
Weckwith
Wesley
Nellie Smith
Pierce
Heywood
Lida Smith
Herbert
Hattie McComb
Center District
Zeke Graedon
Seedle
Zilla Union
Beedle
Edd Foley
Ella Foley
LaVerne
Potter
Luni
Opera House Grand Opening in Clarion Delights Crowds
The new Opera House in Clarion opened Monday night to strong approval and attendance. Reported as a magnificent hall and a credit to the town, opening night drew about $1200 in receipts, signaling broad community support and high expectations for a public amusements venue.
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Opera House
Clarion
Railroad Building Outlays Dominate U.S. Track Expansion
Statistics show over five thousand miles of new railroad to be built in the United States this year, with Iowa leading in miles laid. The Railway Age lists hundreds of miles under contract or construction in states including Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Alabama, Texas, and Washington, while major systems like Illinois Central and Chicago Northwestern push extensions. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised by I B Cole, praised as fixtures for liver and system regularity.
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United States
Iowa
Railway Age
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisana
Michigan
Ainois
Minnesota
Indiana
Oklahoma ‘Territory
Arkansas
Texas
California
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Nock Island & Pacific
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Oregon Raiload and Navigation Company
Ilinois
Ruel Islas
Oklahoma
Northern Pacific H and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Climate and Crop Bulletin for Lorsas Iowa 1899
The report notes temperatures near normal with generally favorable farming conditions. Scattered showers provide moisture, but northern and western areas need rain. Spring wheat seeding is nearly finished, oats and barley close to complete, southern corn sowing delayed by wet soil. Winter wheat largely failed. clover winter-killed. grass late. feeding extended. Weather outlook fair but below normal for grain.
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Lorsas
Iowa
Ani
Announcement of Republican primary candidate for county superintendent
A series of notices from voters in Huyboldt county declare candidacy for County Superintendent. Clarence Massig and W H Biarrur announce running subject to Republican primaries. Ep. Times notes A. S. Furten also seeks the office, pending primary will of Republican Voters.
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Huyboldt County
Clarence Massig
W. H. Biarrur
Furten
Upper Des Moines Editors Meet at Spencer for Jun 22 23
The summer meeting of the Upper Des Moines Editorial association and the Corn Belt Association will convene in Spencer on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23. Sessions begin Thursday morning with a business meeting, followed by an afternoon program. Governor Shaw is expected to give an address Thursday evening. Friday includes a trip on the M. St. P. to Okoboji and possibly Spirit Lake. Several editors will speak on topics, including R. B. Warren, A. K. Bailey, John Mahin, Ella Graham, J. A. Smith, E. D. Chassell, Geo. Williams, J. B. Hangerford, Tucker, and Colwell. Also notes on local ads and rail depot work.
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U.D. ME. A
Upper
Des Moines
Cornbelo Association
Spencer
Ows
Govenor Shaw
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Renwick, Iowa
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the Renwick Times
DeWitt
Itazer
B. Cole
A. Carlson
Independence
Rev. Benson
Rutland
Humboldt
Beckwith
Peter Beitman
Wi. Roglson
Eagle Grove
Christian Workers of
HB. Cole
Wright County
Monitor
W. H. Overbough
Boone Township
Republican County Central Committee
Eldridge
Anna Lynch
Clara Wilkins
Claud Pillsbury
Miss Packard
Ren- Wick
Wright County Telephone Company
Belmond
Birdsall
Odd Fellows
Cuba
Len Peterson
Walkner
Crowe
Chamberlain
Heald
Andersonville
Ind
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WLC
Brianins
W.C.T. U
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Satan
Christ Jesus
Union
J.D. Bridge
Democrat
Lancaster, N.H
HH. B. Cole
Centerville
I. B. Cole
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Bryan
Karl
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J. H. Mc
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Lea
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J. &. Cole
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Bake City
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Renwick. Millinery Co
Big Watch Sign Jewelery Store
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