First Iowa crucible steel turned out at Newton plant
The first crucible steel ever made in Iowa was produced at Newton at the Parsons company plant, manufacturers of ditching machines. Four furnaces have been built at a large expense as the operation begins. Des Moines will host President Taft for a grand troops review on September 20 with a seven hour stay and an after review address. Prominent Iowa Republicans head the Des Moines reception.
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Iowa
Newton Wednesday
Parsons Company
Des Moines
Taft
Tariff debate and political signals in Midwest coverage
The article reviews political figures and tariff votes, noting Taft’s planned visit to Winona Minnesota and local sentiment around Congressman Tawney’s district. It highlights Roosevelt’s influence, Taft’s tariff stance, and mixed reactions of Minnesota and Iowa politicians and newspapers to the tariff bill.
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Winona
Minn
Tawney
Minnesota
Oakwood social notes and farming update
William Butler and family visited the Charles Kelso home Sunday. Mrs. Alice Williams and daughter Luciena returned with Mrs. A. Dyke to Estherville for a two weeks visit. Ruby Todd visits Nellié Crippen. Local farmers continue stacking small grain. An ice cream social was held at J. F. Mellinger’s lawn on Saturday evening, August 21.
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Oakwood
William Butler
Charles Kelso
Alice Williams
Luciena
A. Dyke
Estherville
Ruby Todd
Nellié Crippen
Everbody
J. F. Mellinger
Local Social Notes and Family Visits Near Steamboat Rock
Mrs John Ratliff was called to Steamboat Rock for her mother illness. A number of our young people attended the ballgame at Gifford Sunday. Mr and Mrs Osborn and family visiting C E Myere home. Lewis Mason returned Monday from Illinois visit. Miss C Stough and grandmother Mrs M J Clark of Marshalltown visiting T S Butler home. Elmer Rorem and T S Butler with son Marla accompanied Edgar Amundson to Marshalltown for Buffalo Bill show. Little Leon Morden entertained playmates Tuesday afternoon with games and lunch. Miss Della Mason visited McCallsburg Monday. F A Baldwin seriously ill W F Finch and wife welcome baby girl.
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John Ratliff
Steamboat Rock
Gifford
Osborn
C. E. Myere
Lewis Mason
Illinois
Leon Morden
Della Mason
McCallsburg
F. A. Baldwin
W. F. Finch
Robertson Threshing Underway and Local News Update
Robertson threshing has commenced in the vicinity. Mrs. Rutherford remains very poorly. The summer is described as the hottest in fifteen years. Mrs. George, Hall, and daughter Francis plan to visit friends in Bristow this week. Misses Ella and Ina Stotser return from Omaha after visiting relatives. Local youths enjoyed a picnic near Mr. Huse's. Mr. Huse has been visiting his daughters at Macy and Low Falls and returned Tuesday. Belle Wilson of Iowa Falls visited G. W. Stotser recently. Mrs. Zufall of Popejoy spent part of last week here with her husband.
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Lowa Falls
Belle Wilson
Iowa Falls
G. W. Stotser
Zufall
Popejoy
Notice of Final Report in Whitney Estate
In the district court of Towata for Hardin County estate of Donnie M. Whitney, late deceased. Administratrix Lora A. Ingraham has filed her final report seeking approval and discharge. Hearing set for September 10, 1900 at Eldora, Iowa. interested parties may appear and show cause. By W. Mount, attorney. First published August 1900. last publication September 4.
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Hardin County
Donnie MM. Whitney
J. T. Whitney
Nancy A. Brown
Jennta M. Whiney
Eldora
Iowa
Laa
A. Lnghaana M
Juniate M. Whitney
Hirst Pub
Weather and social notes mix with a trial and travel items
The district preacher completes his last quarterly meeting as he moves to new duties. Local visits include Warren Williams, Townsend family, Elmer Fossler, O H Johnson, and Mr and Mrs Jackson with a new baby. A sensational Steamboat Rock meat case draws 40 witnesses. A California woman polo and two New Jersey women touring to Seattle face minor legal trouble. An essay on two kinds of tiresome people ends with a call for harmony and decorum.
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Warren Williams
Pitner
Co. H. Townsend
Elmer Fossler
Iowa Falls
O. H. Johnson
California
New Jersey
Seattle Exposition
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