November Weather Records from Iowa Crop Service
Iowa Weather and Crop Service at Des Moines releases its November report with 1907 crop yields and county data. Blackhawk County shows large values in corn, oats, hay, and potatoes. autumn conditions favored harvest and ground prep for spring. Temperature, precipitation, and sunshine were above normal in October as the area experienced a mild November with limited storms.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines
Towa
Aber
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
Iowa
Cummins Rumors Stir Iowa Political Arena Across Papers
The Charles City Herald, Mason City Globe Gazette, Fairfield Ledger, Indianola Herald, Washington Democrat, and Vinton Eagle weigh Cummins possible gubernatorial and senatorial bids. Critics call him a boss letter writer while allies assess leverage with Allison’s faction. The Torobert letter and his senate run announcement shape Republican rifts as governors’ actions test party unity.
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Vinton
Cummins
Torbert
Tose
Garst Faces Republican Harmony Dilemma In State Race
In a heated editorial exchange, The Iberville Vindicator and Republican urges unity within the Republican Party, opposing Warren Garst for being factional. The Herald criticizes Garst as too tied to Cummins and warns his nomination may prolong party strife. Locally, tax and licensing shifts for saloons in Oelwein spark debate over economic impact.
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Iberville
Garat
Bure
Thia
Richard Roe
John Dee
Warren Garat
Indianola
Herald
Garst
Gargt
Cov. Cumming
United States
Cummins
New Road Coating Process Reduces Odor During Application
A new spray method applies degreas to road surfaces under high pressure, forming a durable black coating that withstands heavy traffic. The process penetrates the dust layer, creating a solid surface with no odor after application, unlike prior tar based methods.
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Egreas F
This Date in History Highlights From 1775 to 1852
A compact rundown notes Gen. Montgomery killed before Quebec in 1775, Francis Lewis a Declaration signer dying in New York in 1802, plus 1813 British fires at Black Rock and Buffalo. It also mentions Louis Rosenthal a Hungarian patriot who spoke before Congress, and the 1852 Gadsden Purchase treaty.
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Montgomery
Quebec
Francis Lewis
New York
Wales
Black Rock
Buffalo
Issi
Louis Rosenth
Congress
Washington
Gadsden Purchase
Fashion notes and events from a Florence fair
Florence Fairbanks reports on late nineteenth century fashion and jewelry trends with emphasis on hats, gowns, furs, and accessories. She details fabrics, trims, and silhouettes, noting Greek key motifs, draped tunics, and rose-adorned hats, alongside mentions of catarrh remedies and theater tragedies for context.
Simon Guggenheim Birthday and Political Startup
Simon Guggenheim of Colorado, born Philadelphia December 80 1861, is one of the seven Guggenheim brothers linked to the Smelting trust. He engaged in politics little, refused Colorado governor candidacy for business reasons, and funded an $80 000 building for the Colorado School of Mines.
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Simon Guggenheim
United States
Colorado
Philadelphia
Guggenheim
Snd Centrol
Simon
Republican ‘State Committee
America
Europe
Colorado School of Mines
Fads and fashions in New York stores in December
In New York December styles feature Irish crochet lace neckwear and collars for waists and coats, striped and dotted chiffons, silk strapped trims, and lace yaks. Evening capes of chiffon broadcloth in white pink blue gray and tan show velvet trims or matching braids. Turbans of chinchilla with white plumes and silver fox neckpieces pair with light tones. New collars combine Irish crochet with insertion while sashes and bows accessorize. Sable fur highlights elaborate costumes and new blue tuners with embroidered filet lace appear. The chiffon veil remains popular.
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New York
Cailffon
Foley’s Kidney Cure touted by Mrs Cartlett
In Cumberland Wyoming Mrs Cartlett says her oldest daughter endured months of cough and croup until Foley’s Kidney Cure produced rapid improvement after two bottles and full cure after five. The ad cites physician visits, life insurance exam success, and warns against fake versions while praising Foley’s Honey and Tar as safe when genuine.
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Cartlett
Cumberland
Wyo
Foley
Fosey
Wangler Bros
J. K. Joder
Argus staff pranks reveal a new owner’s resolve
In a bustling newspaper office, Barney Blake staging a spoof for the Argus staff backfires as a visitor, Uncle Hayseed Hayden, exposes the entertainment, prompting Colonel Starbuck to intervene. The new proprietor Major Hayden rejects resignations, praising teamwork and promising a fresh start.
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Argos Star
Argus
Barney Blake
Blake
Colonel Starbuck
Daily Argus
Barney
Argus Ath
Sterbuck
Argue
Robinson
John Q. Smith
Starbuck
Pye
Harney
Hayseed
Hayden Heppeny
Horden
Chicago
New York
Editora “Rit
Gental
Chuck
Isughins
Uncle Horace
George
Iim
Argus Éstebishment
Salling
Higgins
Hayden
Baseball and Society
Boomopolis
Mr. Perkins
Secret Service
Qvally
Mr. Blake
Ign
Piention
Tim
Uncle Mothe
Atarbuck
Colonel Starlmck
Argus Establishment
Hoya
the Argus
Abé
Daily
Arya
Haitor Biske
Boyn
Brams
Thair
Rine
Aggain
Bovatrap
Mr. Bigke
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Town
L. G. Parrott
Aenes Tay
Bubscribera
Belk
Congul
Norton
Chemnitz
Liepzig
Charles City
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Bavernor
Fairfield Ledger
Offce
Indianola Herald
Senator Allison
Allison
AIH Gon
Cumming
Washington Democrat
Charles Guy Herald
The
Constance
Oelwein
Turoweh
J. K. Jadar
St Henry Havelock al- Tan
Afridis
Hricsson
Monitor
Hatteras
Iroquois Theatre
Ane Crsa
Hall
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ghio
Florence Fairbanks
London Telegraph
Don
Rlaka
Hamey
Society
Mrs. Brown
Mira
O'Raffer
Sagsnery Epon
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