Constitutional Amendment Debate Shapes Iowa Convention Returns
A Des Moines letter from November 17, 1900 notes the constitutional amendment prospects look favorable for a convention majority. It analyzes factions among reformers and the Titus amendment that would extend terms for county and state officers elected in 1898, causing officers to hold over beyond their 1901 expiration if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Remley
Dobson
Herriott
Merriam
Iowa political chatter and civic plans dominate Des Moines
The piece reports on legal-technical debates led by Attorney General Remley and public mood about reforms. It notes a Stockholm-Danish banker loan interest in Copenhagen, Polk County deciding a new courthouse, and Iowa’s teamster shortage impacting the Des Moines brick plant. It also covers Warren Manning’s park plan linking Des Moines parks with boulevards, praising the Commercial Exchange’s role and the park commission’s steady work.
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Remley
Iowa
Coperhagen
Board of Supervisors
Polk County
Des Moines
T. N. Walker
Towa Brick Company
Iowa Brick Company
Des Moines Park Commissioners
Warren H. Manning
Manning
Raccoon River
Commercial Exchange
Almanac Forecast Proves Accurate Says Hicks Almanac
The Rev R L Hicks yearly weather forecasts are cited as accurate with warnings printed in his Almanac for years. The 1901 edition, a nearly 200 page volume with charts and engravings, is offered as a premium to subscribers of Word and Works. The Almanac costs 25c prepaid, or 1.00 for a yearly journal. Order from Word and Works Publishing, 2201 Locust Street, St Louis Mo.
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Rl R. Hicks
Galveston
Texas
Hicks
Gulf
Sceiber
Hick
Word and Works
Word and Works Publishing Company
Locust Street
St. Lousis
Notice of Estate Executor for Robert Gibney
Notice is hereby given that on November 16 1900 the District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed Andrew C Gibson as executor of the estate of Robert Gibney late of Sioux County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance. Dated November 17 1900. Pub November 23 and 30 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sioux County
Iowa
Robert Gibney Cenrnrte
Owa
Andrew C. Gibson
Agents Wanted for Evergreen Nurseries in Elgin Illinois
Advertisement seeks an active agent in Boyden and vicinity to represent Evergreen Nurseries, the largest nursery in the United States. Offers four plans and payment terms, with address at Elgin Nurseries, Elgin Illinois for immediate contact.
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U. S
Wesley
Elgin Nurseries
Elgin
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Mase
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J. M. Mehan
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Prerchant
Irl
N. S. Cooper
Schoeneman Bros
Lumber
H. C. Newendorp
Whellhouse
Jive Auers
Val Blatz
AL Whellhous
Boyden Towa
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