Iowa county officials seek reform and higher salaries
Sioux City August 20 Iowa county officials gathered to push reform of state code and seek higher pay. Supervisors demand control, better highways, and a fixed salary. treasurers seek tax law changes. recorders want four year terms. clerks seek births registration and higher pay. Auditors and recorders vote on leadership as meetings continued.
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Sioux City
Iawa
Iowa
Recorders
County Clerks’ Association
F. W. Sargent
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
W. S. Ellis
Montgomery County
James A. Palen
Pleasantville Mill Burns in Pleasantville Indiana
The Pleas antville roller and flouring mills owned by Sam T. Maddy and J. W. Terry were totally destroyed by fire. Four thousand bushels of wheat stored in the building were lost. The fire started in the boiler room and spread to the roof and adjacent cribs. The mill cost about 6000 dollars and grain value was at least 4000 dollars. Insurance covered 2000 dollars on the mill and 2000 on the grain, leaving the loss near the original purchase price.
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Knoxville
Pleasantville Roller and Flouring
Sam T. Maddy
J. W. Terry
Getz Dies at Jacksonville After Struggle with Morphine
Dr. Hiram L. Getz longtime Marshalltown physician and former president of the International Railway Surgeons Association died in Jacksonville Florida. He had battled morphine addiction for years and once stabbed himself at a depot platform in West Liberty fearing induction to an asylum. He left Marshalltown two years ago after successfully resisting a charge of insanity.
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Marshalltown
Jacksonville
Fla
Hiram L. Getz
International Railway Surgeon’s Association
Des Moines Boy Drowns in Des Moines River
Des Moines Aug 20 Corliss A MacMillan 18 son of Mr and Mrs D S MacMillan drowned in the Des Moines river near Red Rock in Marion county. He was part of a camping party of about twenty Des Moines youths.
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Des Moines
Corliss A. MacMillan
D. S. MacMillan
Red Rock
Marion County
Increased Road Assessment in Missouri Rail Lines
Jefferson Missouri Aug 20 The state board of equalization lists higher railroad assessments for 1909 than 1908 The total valuation reaches 122014197065 dollars while last year stood at 6156783 57 dollars The increase reflects statewide railroad property tax base growth.
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Jefferson, Mo
Missouri
State Board of Equalization
Forty five Years Alone Basil Hayden Dies
Louisville news reports the death at Greenbriar Nelson county of Basil Hayden who had not left his yard since Lincoln freed the slaves. Born in the antebellum era he lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction within his fenced homestead, dying at Greenbriar in Nelson County.
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Louisville
Greenbriar
Nelson County
Basil Hayden
Lincoln
Postmaster Appointment for Sheffield Des Moines Ta
AUB 20. Congress recommends John R. Bell as postmaster for Sheffield and Des Moines Ta. Bell is slated to succeed the current office holder, with expected confirmation in coming weeks.
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Sheffield
Des’ Moines
New National Park May Open in Iowa
Northeast Iowa residents have long backed a Mississippi River park near McGregor and across the river as a shared region. Supporters urge state and federal aid to create a park highlighting river scenery and the Black Hawk monument, a tourist favorite.
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New National Park
Iowa
McGregor
Mississippi
Black Hawk
Great River
Gym for the Iowa State Teachers College Elan
A splendid new gymnasium at the Iowa State Teachers College is regularly used by hundreds of young women who attend. They are encouraged to take part in sports and healthful exercise in all seasons, producing good health as well as diplomas. The gym is one of the college’s most conspicuous buildings.
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Iowa State Teachers’ College
Botsford Heads Des Moines Commercial Club
Geis Botsford, secretary of the Des Moines Commercial club, is executive head of a large Iowa group. The long-standing capital city organization pursues conventions, excursions, factories, and any effort that brings people or prosperity to Des Moines and the state. Under Botsford, the club has shown great capacity for its mission.
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Geis Botsford
Des Moines
Farm Valuations Raised Across 24 Counties
State executive council completed assessments and raised farm land valuations in 24 counties by 1 to 5 percent where actual value fell below 50 percent of assessed. Polk Plymouth Howard and Wapello up 5 percent. Dallas 4. Fremont Monona Palo Alto 3. Adams Butler Calhoun Cass Chickasaw Clinton Floyd Lucas Lyon O'Brien Union Winnebago 2. Clay Kossuth Madison Marion 1. Johnson reduced 3 percent adjustments minor for rail valuation.
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State Executive Council
Polk
Plymouth
Howard
Wapello
Dallas
Fremont
Monona
Palo Alto
Poweshiek County Farms Assessments for 1909 Released
The Poweshiek county assessors report Grinnell has 22 610 acres valued at 55 62 per acre the county’s highest rate except Chester township where land is 14 cents higher Grinnell township farm land valued at 1 201 964 county wide land value totals 16 984 752 with the city excluded
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Poweshiek County
Grinnell
Chester Township
Grinnell Township
Ancient Skeletons Unearthed at Logan Site
Several old skeletons have been unearthed at Logan. They are believed to predate the American Indian population, suggesting an earlier race habitation at the location.
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Logan
Dexter appoints temporary czar to run town affairs
Dexter Iowa locals appoint W J Pilkington of Des Moines as town dictator for a short period to steer business matters. Edwin H Conger, former minister to Brazil, China and Mexico, once farmed nearby and marketed stock as part of Dexter’s business scene. Guy Q Poque acts as Pilkington’s local representative.
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Iowa
Dexter
W. J. Pilkington
Des Moines
Edwin H. Conger
Brazil
China
Mexico
Pilkington
Dexter Guy Q, Poque
Boone Senator Ericson Recalled as Iowa Steamboat Arrival
Senator J. A. Ericson of Boone is highlighted as possibly the only central Iowa resident to arrive by steamboat, not schooner. He traveled up the Des Moines river to Boone, landing in the center of town, and later became a longtime public figure founder of the Ericson Public Library.
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J. A. Ericson
Boone
Central
Iowa
Ericson
Des Moines
Sweden
Iden
Towa
Fourteenth General Assembly
Senate
Wealth of Iowa figures show state assets and values
Auditor of State John L. Bleakley reports Iowa’s wealth distributed among 2,000,000 people would yield about 1200 per person. The data list total real and personal property at 2,446,458,961 with detailed values for land, town lots, livestock, vehicles, cash, stocks, and manufacturing capital across sectors and counties.
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Iowa
John L. Bleakley
Towne
Ringgold County Holds Its First Election in 1855
The first Ringgold county election occurred on May 14 1855 and recorded 33 votes. Some residents criticized a man described as bad though the notes hint at broader local tensions.
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Ringgold County
Cutting, Curing and Harvesting of Hay Crop
Hay cutting and curing timing details for clover and timothy, weather influence, and best practices for preserving digestible nutrients. Includes guidance on windrow curing, leaf preservation, ground moisture impact, and storage methods to maintain color and aroma. Describes a hay stacker design and construction notes for efficient handling.
One Horse in the Furrow Plan for Four-Horse Plow
George MM Mloming of Missouri Valley Farmer explains a four-horse hitching method. By adding two 12 inch and two 20 inch strap irons to the plow clevis, the evener swings the fourth horse into the furrow while three horses wait on the land.
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George MM
Mloming
Missouri Valley
Soil Tilth and Tillage Compare On Farm Investments
The article argues that minimal farm operations yield low returns while investing in extra tillage improves soil structure. It notes clods hinder root growth and reduce moisture and nutrients, while well aerated, mellow soil in dry seasons nearly doubles plant availability and growth potential.
Believe in Your Occupation and Its Dignity
The text urges faith in farming as a worthy trade, praising its dignity, independence, health benefits, and value as training for any other occupation, while advising workers to avoid grumbling in front of younger men.
Scales valuable to all farmers in era of rising land values
Farm and Home notes scales become common on farms as land values rise. Once costly, scales help farmers measure grain, hay, and stock before sale, improving pricing and accounting. With higher valuations, many farms find scales pay for themselves in a year, aiding accuracy in market transactions.
Our Poultry Crop and Farm Prosperity Highlighted
F D Corbin secretary of the Kansas state board of Agriculture argues in a recent address that wool is an important commodity but its value is less than one third of poultry and eggs produced on American farms. He notes oats and potatoes are staples, yet 1907 income from fowls outweighed their combined value.
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F. D. Corbin
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
United States
School of Actual Farming Teaches Essentials of Practice
A brief note underscores farming education as the sure path to mastering essential skills. It emphasizes hands on learning and practical application as the best route to competence for aspiring farmers.
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Pleasantville
Getz
AMS
State Teachers’ College
Commercial Club
Gels Botaford
Guy Q, Poque
Ringgold
Mr. Fleming
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