County Board Reviews Transfers of Officers and New Appointments
The County Board of Supervisors met with full attendance to approve bonds and appoint H. R. Melrose as Clerk and P. D. Van Quvsterhout as County Attorney. Retiring County Clerk E C. Oggel departs to study law, praised for his public service. The notice also reports school staff changes and local business visits as New Year greetings are shared.
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H. B .Melrose
E C. Oggel
Oggel
Board of Supervisors
P. D. van Quvsterhout
Son
H. R. Melrose i
Old Subscriber The Washington Star Visit Ends In Bargain
A county rourealist in a Washington Star office negotiates money to cover a note by offering two dollars and a promise of wood apples and cider. The editor sits puzzled as the mysterious visitor departs without a goodbye.
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Washington Star
Secrets of Business Organization Highlighted in Cosmopolitan
The January Cosmopolitan features Charles R. Flint, president of the Rubber Trust and head of Flint, Tidy & Co, explaining key principles of organization and success. His insights target top leaders and ambitious workers alike, with further notes on Mr Plate and electoral efforts.
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Cosmopolitan
Charles R. Flint
New York
America
Rubber Trust
Mercantile House of
Flint, Tidy & Co
Flint
Rockefellers
Armours
Wanoanakers
Plate
Ge Palgo
Sntlesman
On the Brighter Side with Flowers and Work
Poem excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution expresses hope for a brighter side as people till the ground and reap, promising lilies of joy, birds, bells, and blessings denied now. The piece envisions better days when the world turns and work, faith, and joy align.
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Atlanta Constitution
Strangest Experience Near Ashtabula Train Crash Tale
John Hamilton recalls almost missing the famed Ashtabula wreck after a street altercation in a Cincinnati Enquirer report. He describes narrowly escaping the disaster by minutes and shares how a drunken stranger led to an arrest and bail, with a dog and a silver collar legend tied to grateful witnesses.
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John Hamilton
Dan Hemingway
the Stag
Hamilton
Ashtabula
Cincinnati Enquirer
Marlowe Mephistopheles and the Faust Tradition
The excerpt discusses Mephistopheles as a major English Renaissance fiend and contrasts Marlowe with Goethe and Milton. It argues Marlowe lacked deep philosophical aims yet his tragedy reflects a warning about worldly gain versus the soul, with Dr. Faustus as a dramatic fusion of popular stories and stage convention.
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Marlowe
Mephistopheles
Milton
Satan
Bunyan
England
Goethe
Dr. Faustus
Untitled note on bargaining mania in Chicago record
A fragment from the Chicago Record quotes a wife with a mania for bargaining. The speaker notes a stubborn habit of rejecting nearly exact amounts, preferring full dollar requests over cents.
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Chicago
Railroads grid by county and miles in Linn
Town reports 8 481 miles of railroads statewide with Linn County holding 152 miles across four lines Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Illinois Central and Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern. Total valuation 902 009 dollars averaging 5 210 per mile. A man named Wap at Peterson froze his feet after an intoxicated fall leaving him unable to walk. A Hudson masquerade ball drew good crowds. Ben Goss sergeant of Co E is very sick at Inwood. Prof G W B Hill will speak at the Armory tomorrow evening.
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Linn
Cliftton, Lee, Polk and
Webster
Chicago, & Northwestern
Chicago Milwakee & St. Paul
Ilinois Central
Burlington, Ceder Rapids & Northern
Ben Goss
New Year Greeting from J A Gartland the Jeweler
The message wishes patrons a prosperous 1809 and thanks customers for past support. The jeweler notes increased trade and extended greetings to numerous substantial patrons, expressing hope for a brighter year ahead.
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J. A. Gartland
Temperance Revival Lectures by Prof Gill in City
Prof G W E Gill of Des Moines returns for a five lecture temperance series at the U P church starting Sunday January 8. Four temperance talks and one on Europe will be delivered with a gathering of Ubataqua sod others on Tuesday the 10. He will share foreign views and conduct a parliamentary drill Wednesday. Miss Emma Lundie of Perkins called at our office.
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Des Moines
Our City
U. P
Europe
R. m
How To Prevent Pneumonia By Cough Remedy Use
The article states pneumonia follows colds or lagrippe. It notes epidemics with pneumonia and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counters cold or la grippe leading to pneumonia. It promotes Kuspp & Co as sellers.
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Kuspp & Co
Xmas Outing and Community Notes from Sioux Center
Sioux Center news rounds up holiday visits and social events. Local residents Henry Lowry and wife enjoy Alexandria outings. marriages, parties, and church notices fill the week. Notables include Mr. Nat Starr and Flora Allen guests, Rev. Acheson gatherings, and Albert DeLange Annie Gerritsen wedding.
Odd Hellows Social and Dance at Parden’s Hall
The Odd Hellows host their twelfth national social and dance at Parden’s hall on Friday evening January 20. A great social event is promised under expert management with Marshalltown Orchestra providing music for those who wish to dance.
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Parden’s Hall
Kinemingers Marshalltown Orchestra
Death of Herman Wilts Jr a local obituary
Herman Wilts Jr died at his parents home south of town on Tuesday January 3 after lifelong illness with consumption. He leaves three sisters to mourn his death. The funeral was held at Friedens Gemeinde Church and he was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.
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Herman. Wilts, Jr
Herman Wilts, Jr
Herman. Wilts
Herman
Friedens Gemeinde
Illness Delays Anna N Iris From College Return
Miss Anna N Iris remains too ill to return to college this week. She will likely leave Monday morning to recover away from campus.
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Anna N. Iris
Ally
Woman Suffrage Letter Advocates Domestic Happiness Effect
Henry Blackwell argues suffrage will boost self respect and domestic happiness for women by enlarging their views and responsibilities. He cites married women-led reform efforts and asserts educated, devoted wives strengthen families and society.
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Henry Blackwell
Relief Corps
Youhood
Mt Vais Bey
Childre
Leese
Jae
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J. M. Acheson
U. K
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Sioux Center
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