Russian Revolution Spreads from Petrograd to Moscow
Telegrams report Sunday bloodshed as workers in St. Petersburg led by Father Gopon demanded an eight hour day and higher wages. Troops and Cossacks fired on protesters near the winter palace, killing and injuring many including women and children. Nicholas II is said to be near collapse as the strike spreads to Moscow with gas and electric plants idle.
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St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Father Gopon
Nicholas
Ozar
Public urged to aid census by supplying complete family data
Officials stress the need for households to provide full information on veterans and family members for the federal census. Enumerators may visit repeatedly to collect details, and residents should inform the enumerator of relatives away from town to prevent gaps in population counts.
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Ibia
Resolutions of Respect for Johnny Williams
At a regular meeting of E C Buckher Post No 154 G A B held December 21 1904 resolutions of respect for the memory of Johnny Williams late of Company 32d Howitzers Vol Toft were adopted unanimously. The post tendered condolences to his widow and family and ordered a copy of the resolution presented to them and a copy to be spread in the papers.
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E. C. Buckher
Johnny Williams
Wiliam
Chicago Market Report and Weather Forecast 1908
Grain market at 1:50 o'clock notes steady open and weak close for corn oats and rye. Cattle receipts 6000. market open steady, then dull and weak. Weather forecast calls for colder conditions in the north with a rising westward temperature, general snow in Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
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Chicago
Lil
Japa
Wren Rene
Kansas City
Henvy
Hulk
Minola
Missouri
Kansas
Nobragia
Iowa City needs more high-toned enterprises not penny-pinching
A Republican editorial in Iowa City urges local capital to back existing industries and invest in new manufacturing. It criticizes stingy leaders, cites a flour mill investment, and argues prosperity comes from enterprise, risk, and supporting known profitable ventures rather than chasing unknown options.
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Iowa City
Llus Paper
Jaell
Hattie
Hutle
Aea
Towa
Master John Vigars Delights Schoolmates With Horses
Master John Vigars, a local student, treated about twenty schoolmates to a social evening at his East Side home last Saturday. The gathering featured trusty horses and bobs, entertaining Imo Carpenter May Boody Charlotte Rogers Bihel and other light-hearted youths.
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John Vigars
Imo Carpenter
May Boody
Charlotte Rogers
Bihel
Old Glory to Fly Over High School Grounds
The 1904 era student body will raise a large flag atop the high school building as a fitting tribute to patriotism. The banner reflects the school's aim to foster worthy citizenship within a government symbolized by the state and its stripes, with the enduring motto Long may it wave.
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Achoo
Heart of Chicano Comes to Wisner Opera House
Lincoln J. Carter, author and owner of The Heart of Chicano, announces one night engagement at Wisner Opera House on Tuesday January 31. Carter promotes his diverse expertise in finance and insurance and previews his American personality and business acumen.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Wisner Opera House
America
John Vigars hosts memorable bob party at home
Gladys Ballard and guests including Thelma Strother and Alfred Wardman enjoyed a lively gathering at John's home with games music and recitations. The highlight was a refined spread of pressed chicken cocoa and cake leaving a lasting impression on attendees as they departed before creaking bells announced evening's end.
Miss Anna Steinfeldt Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury
Miss Anna Steinfeldt, living about three miles south of town, narrowly escaped a serious accident last Friday. A moving corn shelter caught in her clothing and hurled her to the ground, breaking her arm. She was fortunate to avoid a far worse injury.
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Anna Steinfeldt
Astor
District Court Terms Move Through Week With Trials
Judge Whitaker arrived Monday to finish the term, with Hampton to begin the next term. State vs Hut ended in acquittal after defense moved to directed verdict amid a new statute enforcing rent collection. Jacobs was convicted for breaking into a freight car and stealing flour at Ackley. Moon vs Williams postponed due to defendant illness. Equity cases signed for trial include Larson vs Larson, Wiemer vs Alfko et al, Auger vs Houser, First Nat Bank vs Town Falls Mfg Co, Lansing vs State Bank of Lown Falls, Richardson vs Fitagerwald, and the estate of Julie A. Martin, deceased.
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Va Jacobs
Town Falls Mfg. Co
Lansing
State Bank of Lown Falls
Richardson
Fitagerwald
Julie A. Martin
Horses Wanted for Sale at Near's Barn and Eldora
KR J Baker, noted horse buyer, will be at Near's barn to Eldora on Wednesday January 21 for one day to purchase horses mares and mules weighing 1200 to 2000 pounds. Also seeking 30 head of Eastern Draft horses 1400 to 2000 pounds. Good stock preferred but slight blemishes acceptable. Bring horses in snow or shine.
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KR. J. Baker
Near's
Eldora
Banya
School Notes Highlight Changes As New Semester Begins
The Seniors began solid geometry as the second semester and third quarter start. The reading table adds The Little Chronicle to the high school assembly room. Harry Miller leaves Tuesday morning with his mother for Washington to establish a new home, amid friends bidding him farewell. About fifty fossils and stones from the Iowa State Geological Survey arrive, aiding physical geography. Courses shift with the new term, juniors study Plane geometry, tenth grade moves from algebra to arithmetic, book-keeping to botany, while ninth grade adopts clitics advanced reading physiology.
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Little Chronicle
Harry Miller
Washington
West
Miller
Iowa State Geological Survey
Iowa
United States
Fine Stock Sale at Hampton Ta ma and Tama ronalenment
Sale by R F Schaefer and E Rowe on Thursday January 28 at Hampton Tama and surrounding area offering about forty fine Poland China hogs and twelve head thoroughbred cattle plus extra dairy cows and the celebrated bull Victor Avalanche sale marks dissolution of partnership.
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R. F. Schaefer
E. ¥. Rowe
Hampton
Tama
Victor Avelanche
Fale
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