Cerro Gordo Democrats Rally Behind Cummins Caucus Leader
In Mason City April 14 a regional political shift emerged as Duncan Rule, Northwestern railroad attorney and Cummins ally, led caucuses to back the governor. Railroad workers and local delegates helped propel Cummins, despite temperance factions and past Republican ties, reshaping local loyalties and signaling a strong Cummins endorsement in Cerro Gordo.
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Mason City
Kansas
Cérry Gordo County
Kings Way
Cummins
la Foltette
Roosevelt
Cumming
Republic
Jason City
Tov Cummins
Duncan
North‘western
Cummins’ Feader
Rule
Cerro Gordo
Fom Trewin
Caucus &S
Mouse Starts Blaze in Wag-hdingtda Township Home
A match left on a dresser near a lamp was gnawed by a mouse and ignited a cover on the dresser. The lamp exploded as flames spread, waking residents to a fire that caused minimal damage, estimated under $110. Prompt actions by occupants limited the loss.
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Towa City
W. E. Brown
Project stalled over funding for Y W C A in Des Moines
Confusing OCR notes report a funding drive for Y W C A in Des Moines with daily contributions near $1,000 and an $18,000 tally approved on a Thursday. The text mentions a secretary and her associates, awaiting final accounting, with several prescriptions and small expenditures noted as part of the campaign.
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Moines
WLC. A
WILL ATTEND HANGING AT FORT MADISON DES MOINES
Des Moines April 14 a party of men from Des Moines plans to witness the hanging of Joseph Smith at Fort Madison prison on April 20. Deputy Sheriff Ness organized the trip with about a half dozen companions plus Deputy Sheriff Temple, three newspaper men, and possibly Colonel Lopez. Smith, a Buxton man who shot Ida Kennedy, will be executed in the prison yards.
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Des Moines
Jozeph Smith
Fort Madison
Ben Nessis
Néss
Shérif Temple
Lope
Valuye
Towa
Fort Mailison
Agantosa
Busse
Allan
Joseph’ Smith
Ness
Smith
Ida Kennedy
Fire at Byvank barn sparks barn blaze and hayloft destruction
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Byvank Transfer barn on Fayette Street near Third, quickly halting most damage. A dozen horses were saved, with losses under $30, and authorities suspect arson linked to multiple recent hayloft fires, as worshippers heard the alarm during Good Friday services.
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Ryvank
Tifayette
Third Street
Daven
Byvank Transfer Company
Vom Barker Barn
Ity
Byvanl Barn
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Assessments in Three Townships Reported for 1900
The Cesar, Ragle and Lincoln townships assessors completed the 1900 work and returned books to the county auditor. Mules, sheep, and goats are few. cattle and horses show strong figures. Details note Cedar’s 2 head, Ragle 8, Lincoln 21 goats. sheep total 151. Reports praise promptness and reveal limited livestock variety. Great evangelist writes WA.
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Cesar
Ragle
Trucola
Lincoln
Cedar Township
Ostrom Revival Plans and Local Tax Valuations
The article outlines Ostrom’s revival plans in Waterton with choir rehearsals led by J. R. Vaughan and a May start, aiming for broad church involvement and a nonconfrontational approach. It also details Lincoln and Eagle townships tax valuations showing totals around 149,224 in Lincoln and various class values for horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and money credits, with taxable valuations listed for Cederton and surrounding areas.
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Cederton
Eagle Township
Alorses
Yale
Lincoln Township
Fire at Separator Plant Sparks West Side Alarm
A gas leak at the Town Dairy Separator works basement caused a small blaze when a cap on a sag pipe was removed during repairs. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames with water, no injuries reported, and damage valued at a few hundred dollars in the metalworking building.
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West Side
Amianghe Tien
Wis
Haxa4
Jefferson
West Seolond
West Side Brigadé
Iowa
May Disband Golf Club Over Damaged Property
The club may abandon the Shove Sang Souel links after high water damaged the relub building and grounds. Outlay could reach about 10d, a sum members may reject, prompting disposal of the property. Enthusiasts weigh the future as a final decision nears next week. Mrs Irving Swanger was entranced in Mrmtenoksiutrg by the grand Waughie.
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Relub
I. Yest
Grouna
Irving Swanger
Sycamore Street
Hee Grand Waughie
Left Out in the Rain Telescope Found Wet in New Hampton
In New Hampton on April 14 a telescope soaked from the night’s storm was found near St. Danks Lutheran church. A farmer and a pastor examined the object and found it contained a note and a peppermint horse, with a baby’s pillow and clothing nearby.
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New Hampton
Telescope
Frank Afervitt
Mer. Filtehel
Merritt
Pritehel
St. Danks Lutheran Church
Pfritsehel
What the kidneys do and a remedy claim
A 19th century testimonial piece explains kidney function as filtering impurities daily and linking back pain headaches and other symptoms to impure matter. It promotes PUSS kidney pills as a remedy, with a testimonial from A J Gillings and a dealer notice claiming wide sale and a price of cent.
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A. J. Gillings
Second Avenue
Sehiel
Carson
Eranbuen & Co
Buttato
New York
Alasay
Dvan
Legislature Enacts Vital Record Changes After July 4 1908
Iowa lawmakers abolish offices of registrars of vital statistics. After July 4 1908 burial permits and birth certificate submissions will be handled by an assessor system with reports to the clerk of courts and state health secretary. Health officials criticize the move as regressive while insurers and physicians adjust to new reporting duties.
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Iowa Board of Heath
State Board of Health
G. A. Stuer
Vital Statistios Ain Olly Andilov RC
Thompson
Sumner
Ingurases
Sumier
Local Officials Report Wages and Tax Questions in Perry Township
Adolph Dengler hired by trustees as road supervisor for Clark townships. earns 14 5 day with Laam. Nancy Ladd appeals money advanced before marriage to district court, trial in Toledo next month. Rawlin Stoukes employed as grand supervisor for the township, earns 2.50 per day without team. 3.80 with team. Various residents, including Charles Kinger, return from Pennsylvania after elopement incident. Tax assessors near completion. Lamp County receipts reported 8,060 to 9,000. potential state residence question affects tax collections. Ferrets take 15 percent of collected amounts. county may gain 7,000 to 8,000. Owens reports 66,420 in Buckingham township. Perry township shows higher assessed values with livestock and property figures cited.
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Adolph Dengler
Clark Towny Shin
Laam
Marty Miller
Nancy Ladd
District Court
Toledo
Miller
Perry Township
Rawlin Stoukes
Charles Kinger
Aguty nor‘Sonage
Pennsylvania
Male
Arc
Owens, Vaanseuy
Buckingham
Sreer
Win Yepich
Startling Scenic Surprise at Brown's Theater
A dramatic program unfolds with The Cluteman and a surprising Ku Klux Klan gathering scene while horses train for the Great Play. The Iowa university band will provide campus air at Brown's Friday program, with tickets 25 to 75 cents.
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Cluteman
Brown
Jowa
Leth
imUslo
Derings
Union Men Dance At Elk Hall With Myers Orchestra
Tavitalions issue first ball by Pedarus Labi Union 9626 for Monday evening April 16 at Elk's new hall on Syeninucy argeet. Myers orchestra provides seven pieces. Committees organize reception, floor, door, cloak room, marshal and bartenders to ensure a pleasant evening.
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Pedarus Labi Union
Elk
Syeninucy Argeet
Myers Orechestit
Sflule
Tissler
Mystery Notes From A Fragmented Ledger
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions individuals and firms, including Wanglay Bros. & Todd and Bertharup, with scattered figures like 4,005 workings and 266,000 paruong ependient. It references bakeries, dances, and family ties, all in a cryptic, shaky historical ledger tone.
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Mies Bertharup
Wien
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Hle Voleo
Tom Way
Iowa Mortgage Goan É& Investment Company
Meson City
South Dakota
Lownsite Rgent
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Railroat
Tauchnes
Commins Republicans
Graig
Cummlnts
Qeir
Walie
Mouse
Polk County
Byvank
Naumatt
Litchfield
Byvants
Cedar Eagle
F.G. Sage
Buréau of Eye,ear, Nose and Throat
Dls
Sases
Halmématin Medical Aggo Ciation of
James Hudson
Foam Sy
Chapman
Ostrom
Terloo Ministerial Union
Evangelist Ostrom
Tetler
Din
Ana
J. R.vaughan
Ostrom Saiys
Praetor
Waterton
Carda
B. M. Banton
Yauktan
B.D. Oongudelng
Ionaire
Moir Ufttte Won
Marcel
Ofvds
Nunsea
Win, McChane
Laporte
Gard
Traer and Vicinity
Canadian Northern Railway
Saskatchewan Valley
Great Reat Sackatchawan Plains
Canada
Egle
Nonhwesein
Lares Ot Nal
Saskalohawan Dallay
Alberta
Stewart
Mathews
Nebraska
Jackson Syrcet
BY. Paul
Michesota Cares
Shannon Bros
East Fourth Gtress
California
Puget Sound
Portland
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Slope
Omaha
Shasta
San Francisco
Lowgate
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Puebla
Pueblo
Ohave
Enely
RTO HE
Dewarthe
L.W. Wakeley
Neb
Thomas Dixon Jr
Great Ulay Tor
Aepnen
Hiti Thag de Wes
New Elk Hall
Frapk Geldler
Wise
Barieh
Yoom--G
Kuoney
Bork
Marahale—Chus
Triefeow
Harhnon
Ani
Aa Tvely Ag
Wanglay Bros. & Todd
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