Benedict Arnold Funk Attacked at Iowa Falls Rally
A political rally at Iowa Falls features J H Funk as orator for Scurry, facing fierce opposition from supporters of Tom Scurry. The crowd boos him, praising reform and denouncing alleged graft led by A W Mitterer. The piece lambasts Funk for treason to party, urging him to return to the Republican fold.
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J. H. Funk
Potomac
Earnest Hiller
Funk
Wm. Welden
Wilker
A. W. Mitterer
Hardin County
Republican Party
Tom
Washington
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Ringster
All Ringsters
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Furry
Potory
Benedict Arnold Funk
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Growth of a Village Lecture Course in New Providence Iowa
In New Providence Iowa a small village I of 268 residents built sidewalks, hosted a long running Lyceum style lecture series since 1884. The 1886 1896 period saw steady growth, with notable speakers including J P Dolliver and Col Sanford. Admissions rose from 10 20 to 25 cents, profits supported the local academy library, and the course became an established community institution with numerous famous guests through 1904. A stray notice offers a reward for a lost pig.
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New Providence
J. P. Dolliver
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Prof
Haworth
Col. Sanford
America
Atlantic
Pacific
New Providence Academy
Academy
William Stanley Smith
Smith
William Hawley
EH Perkins
Insurance pitch urges life protection over property loss
The speaker argues that people risk greater financial loss from disability than from fire and urges buying combined life health and accident insurance. He contends property insurance often comes without life coverage and claims to offer the best policy available.
Unseen Realities Lecture Outshines Cyclone in Wendling Visit
Wendling spoke to a packed audience in a small church after a cyclone damaged town buildings and drove residents away to a Friends meeting in a neighboring village. He argued the town was too small for a lecture course yet drew a strong response with his subject Unseen Realities.
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Wendling
Z Blackburn Celebrates 89th Birthday in Shellsburg
Benton county resident Z Blackburn aged 89 was surprised Wednesday by about fifty neighbors and friends at the M B E parsonage in Shellsburg. He helped organize the local church 45 years ago and has served as an official and active member, though he now moves with less vigor. His daughter Mrs J Smith of Eldora is connected to The Herald. The Call reported the event last Saturday with details of the surprise birthday dinner and spread.
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Z. Blackburn
Shellsburg
Benton County
M. BE
Blackburn
Yfrs
J. Smith
Herald
M. Es. Parsonage
Uncle Z. Blackburn
Mr.lackburn
Poe Uae
Iowa State Atlas exhibit in Hardin county map
The Iowa Publishing Co displays a Hardin county topographical map in the county recorder’s office inviting the public and especially subscribers to examine and critique for final corrections. The map will be shown for one week to ensure an absolutely correct atlas across every Iowa county. Farmers are urged to participate.
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Iowa Publishing Co
Iowa
County Recorder
Hardin County
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