Veterans Unanimously Back Iowa Candidate for Chief
In Burlington at the annual Iowa 6.4 A. meeting two major events occurred. The first was the unanimous endorsement of Col. D. J. Palmer for commander in chief of the National G A R and a push for his unanimous selection at the national encampment. The second was a two mile parade through Burlington led by Governor Clarke and his staff, with about 2,400 veterans from state, city and county. Sioux City will host the next encampment. Officers elected include Department commander Byron C. Ward and others. The Women’s Relief Corps also elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
D. J. Palmer
G.A. R
Clarke
Sioux City
Byron C. Ward
Des Moines
Carleton Driden
W. C. Saunders
Wapella
J. H. King
Muscatine
Council of Administration
Teenox
M. H. Byers
Glenwood
R. L. Chase
S. H. Spear
Algona
W. M. Barker
H. C. Pratt
Marshalltown
Women’s Relief Corps
Carrie BE. Netcott
Independence
Sue. Browning
Della Milliman
Lo Fani
Maria W. Hazard
Emma. Sackett
Winterset
Wealthy Farmer Killed Near Thornton Tracks
George Henry, a wealthy retired farmer from Mason City, was crushed between a train pilot and rails while rushing to catch an approaching train near Thornton. In Oskaloosa, Frank Pugate, 40, a Western Union lineman from Des Moines, was electrocuted when his body touched a city power circuit while on a swing seat on the telegraph line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Great Western
Thornton
George Henry
Oskaloosa
Frank _Pugate
Western Union Telegraph Company
Des. Moines
Keokuk Industrial group rejects anti trust resolutions
An eastern commercial body and an Iowa group urged Keokuk’s Industrial association to send resolutions against proposed anti trust regulation but the local boosters refused the request. Boone pledges total $3000 for the bigger Iowa movement tied to the San Francisco exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Boone
Boone Commercial Association
Greater
Towa
Cambridge boy dies from high tension injuries
Wilbur Zeigler aged Cambridge lad who was injured when he grabbed a high tension wire two months ago died from his injuries. The accident involved the Cambridge Electric Company wife of an employee and occurred in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Wilbur Zeigler
Cambridge
Cambridge Electric Company
Emin McClain Elected Dean of State University Law Department
Prominent local lawyer Emin McClain of this city has been elected dean of the law department at the State University. The announcement accompanies other city notices, including a reported meeting of grocers and a man named William Snyder described as having attempted self-harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. ‘Department
Surge Emin McClain
Ows
State University
Bte
Community visits and travel notes in local area
Local residents and visiting friends from Gilmore City and nearby towns share Sunday and Monday visits. Several residents attend events such as the Epworth League convention in Rolfe. Children's Day plans at the M. B. church are announced for Sunday June 28 with an expected strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hopkins
Gilmore City
Frank Neel
Will Howell
Dumont
Howell
Jerome Tilton
Lizzie Forbes
Rutland
BE. H. Doe
Florence Imus
Leola Adams
Rolfe
Epworth League
M. B
M. BR. Higby
Noble
Local Notes From Gilmore City and Surrounds
Pat Ford buys a new Reo car this week and aims to master its brakes soon. Numerous visits and travels occur as residents attend schools, visit kin in Fort Dodge and Des Moines, with weddings and homecomings noted. The June 17 marriage of Dorinda Kehl and Willard Carlson is recorded, followed by a honeymoon trip to Minneapolis and plans to settle in Fort Dodge.
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Gilmore City
Pat Ford
Sadie Keefe
Fort Dodge
Ethel
Ethel Block
Des Moines
Emmett Mulholland
Omaha
Creighton College
Dorinda Kehl
Willard A Carlson
St. John’s Church
Father Casey
Minneapolis
Ft. Dodge
1St Ave
Pat Kelleher
Marie’ Murphy
Boone
Michael Higgins
John Burns
Beaver
Breckwald Theatre
O’herron
Mesdames Gee, Bonne
Frank Hartnett
Morris Bonne
Maher
J .K. Sutton
RC. Herrick
C. L. Jones
Roy. Ward
G. G. Cleaver
Clarence Hogan
Fox Lake
Minnesota
Roy Kelsey
Bradgate
Colfax
Electric Bitters touted as spring tonic and stomach aid
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and loss of appetite. It claims the tonic improves digestion, increases appetite, and cleanses the liver and kidneys as a general health aid.
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Iver
Wiewal
Best Books to Read in Bel The Habit of Reading
A fragmented note highlights reading as a habit, mentioning Bel and Ned in a casual inquiry about which books to read and the value of literature. The text is incomplete but points to a discussion about choice and reading habits.
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Ned
Reading Habits and Digestive Ads Span a Quiet Column
A reflective piece on why long novels disturb sleep and how moderation aids reading. It then shifts to endorsements for Chamberlain's Tablets addressing indigestion constipation and appetite, with testimonials from Mrs. Mary E. McMullen in Prelps New York and Mrs. J Seitz of Detroit. Advertisement ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mary E. McMullen
Prelps
N. Y
Red Dinner Scheme Goes Yellow For Wedding Party
A bride planned a red dinner to celebrate her fire prevention engineer husband’s guests from Boston Tech. Two red shades failed, leaving yellow lighting. The menu shifted to clam bouillon, lamb, Newburgh potatoes, asparagus, salad, and lemon ice cream as the color scheme changed to match available yellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Tech
Newburgh
Coughing foe three years phrase appears in old verse
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quizzical line with religious phrasing and a reference to a time span of three years. No clear event, names, or place are discernible.
Missing Reverend Then Leaves With Borrowed Funds
Rev. George P. Badgley of Extine vanished about two weeks ago after borrowing more than $1,000 from church members and creditors. His wife and two children and his confidants at the Exime Methodist church are puzzled by his disappearance. He had moved from Kentucky to Muscatine three years ago and arrived here last September seeking support for presumed hospital bills.
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Centerville
George P. Badgley
Extine
Exime Methodist Church
Muscatine South
Twenty-One Saloons To Go In Dubuque
The Dubuque city council decrees a shuttering of twenty-one saloons by July 1 with twenty-one more to exit by January 1, 1915, reducing the count to thirty-eight saloons. The measure sparks relief among some and gnashing among the rest as the local liquor trade faces forced closures.
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Dubuque
Senator N. the aged trotter from West Liberty dies
West Liberty report notes Senator N. the aged trotting horse belonging to Albert and Amos Whitacre. born around 3 years old, he set a 2:25 pace later and raced into his twenties, marking a storied record in the era.
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West Liberty
Senator N
Albert
Amos Whitacre
Farmers Grain Dealers to Set Up HQ at State Fair
The Farmers Grain Dealers association plans to establish headquarters at the state fair with a guest tent and full comforts for visitors. Also a Webster City resident, T. J. Eaken, reports a freak colt about a month old with sheep ears and a wallaby tail, showing mixed traits of sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Grain Dealers
Eagle Grove
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association of Town
I. D. McVicker
State Board
Colt
Webster City
T. J. Eaken
Drag Day Celebration Draws 19 Contestants to Town
The commercial club awarded cash prizes totaling 75 dollars as nineteen contestants participated in road drags through town, reflecting credit to the town and participants.
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Ee Adel
Lou Burk the Percheron Stallion Registered in Iowa Record
Lou Burk a four year old dark grey Percheron stallion weighing 2000 pounds will stand at the C G Grove Barn in Plover Iowa. Registered No 79650 foaled 1910 owned by Plover Percheron Horse Co Pocahontas county Iowa certified by Iowa State Department of Agriculture as free from listed diseases except Laryngeal Hemiplegia. Des Moines March 9 1914 A R Corey secretary Terms 15 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. Colt held for service. Service fee due on transfer or removal. Care taken but no responsibility for accidents.
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Lou Burk
C. G Grove
Plover
Iowa
State
Plover Percheron Horse Co
Pocahontas County
Iowa State Department of Agriculture
Percheron Stud Book of America
W.,a. Moler
Des.Moines
A. R. Corey
Seoy
Iowa State
Department of Agriculture
Meat Diet Linked to Kidney Strain, Says Health Note
A clipping states that heavy meat eaters may develop slow kidney function with symptoms like liver trouble, gas, sleeplessness, backache, and urinary discomfort. It cautions that such people can feel sluggish and ill, urging readers to consider dietary impact.
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Manor
Manor Wormal
Aris
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H. P. Schoonover & Co
Bradgate, Iowa
John H. Gangsted
Melson & Dickey, Props
Jowa
COL
Grocer
Marshallton
William Snyder
Oakland
Alin
Pontiac
P. H. Barger & Co
Bride
Berito
City Council of
Ouinty Cedar
Rapids
C. Ci, Grove, Groom
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