Immigration debate and labor unrest in New England towns
A fragmented remnant discusses immigrant labor from French Canadians and policy options. It notes proposed repatriation efforts, shipping subsidies, and post office revenue, citing economic impact on New England industries and overall national interests. The piece contrasts civic duty with passages on monarchy and American identities.
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Surioue
Enz
Havar
Demidlon
England
New England
Inter
Coal Mine Wage Provisions Elicit Tug of War Over Contract
The report describes wage increases under a new contract for coal miners and related labor gains. It notes workers will receive higher pay than under the old agreement and earnings protections, while management seeks to limit strike risk and shaft shutdowns amid controversy and hard feelings.
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Anthemites
Fruit outlook improves after late freeze in Burlington
After a harsh winter, southeastern Towes reports a late spring opening with frost damage largely overcome. Growers foresee a bountiful crop as new leaves hold on and fruit blossoms recover, while others note earlier heavy blooms were thinned but crop quality is expected to rise this year.
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Burlington
Arkansag Retail Hardware Convention Opens in Little Rock
President J. P. Simpson of Kalvern called the eleventh annual Arkansag Retail Hardware convention to order in the Naw Cap hotel. Mayor W. R. Dudley and W. P. Graney welcomed delegates. Attendees included B. Mitchell of Morrisson and J. W. Green of Cairo, Texas. The event features a record crowd, 62 exhibits, and planned entertainments for ladies.
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Arkansag Retail Hardware Realers
Little Rock
Ark
J. P. Simpson
Ktalvern
Arkansag Retail Hardware
W. Rk, Dudley
W. P. Graney
Whleh B. & Mitchell
Morritton
J. W. Green
Cairo
Luther League Elects Officers at Western Tilt Convention
The Luther League convention of the Western group concluded with officers elected. Pearl, president. Bey, vice president. KR Newman, Burlington, secretary. Mary Glee noger, Iowa City, treasurer. Also listed were Otte Hgweon and Cadet Rapide in added roles.
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Luther League
Muscatins
Wyetern
Tons Gietrich
Peal
Dent
Bey
KR Newman
Burlington
Tuther’ Fuurmeleter
Cadet Rapide
Mary Gleenoger
Iowa City
Otte Hgweon
Devenperi
Marshalitown and Balgong Reppin record
Fragmentary text from Des Moines era notes mentions Marshalitown and Balgong with unclear actions dated prior to eras. No clear event or names to confirm.
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Marshalitown
Balgong
Reppin
Des Moines
Fey
Letter details raise questions on Taft administration
A historical letter and accompanying testimony outline the sequence of events leading to a draft statement. President Taft denies directing the content while confirming secretary Lawler prepared a letter and Kerby Baldin supplied input. The account notes the secretary altered the draft to align with the president's implied directions.
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Hs Owa
Senetar Nut’ Nel
Ithe
Arly Oo UE
Chars Glaviz
Fredertel
My Kerby
Ierby
Taft
Lawler
Ag ‘Kerby Baldin
Specifla
Bhosell
Lawinr
Woman killed in nearby house fire near Newton
A woman died after a man set her ablaze in a yard near Newton, while four children watched in horror. The 15 year old assailant fled as flames spread, touching a blanket and clothing. The victim suffered for hours before the fire led to her death near Laureh Arg.
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Newton
Mey
Anisvat Damman
Dammen
Newon
Laureh
Dachman
Iran
Fran
Ang
Sports event opens on grounds of Chicago venue
The article reports a sportsmen’s event opening on grounds in Chicago with trophies and prizes. It notes participation from multiple states and professional entrants, with a focus on the competitive atmosphere and expected showcases through the week.
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Ningis Massemen
Wiingis Stele
Chicago
Gunrylat
Poth Auyateurs and Professionale
U'ho
Pega
Konaoe Bouse
George
Bogland Mine Report From May Day Event
A brief Bogland Mine dispatch from Great Temb notes a single peactite found and a missing person incident under unclear conditions near Mapeuvetor on May 28. Local authorities investigate as residents await further details.
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Bogland
Great Temb
Unclear OCR fragment with names and scattered notes
A jumble of names, dates, places, and stray phrases appears in an OCR fragment. It mentions towns such as Des Moines and Atlantic, dates in June and July, and snippets about remedies and a classroom exchange, forming no coherent news item.
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Atenevada
Tay
Lor
Bedford
Wanello
Tumway
Ahs Marten
Taillandg
Wayne
Corysion
Ti City
Wright
Aaale
Ordeniald
iMubou
Benton
Vinton
Jime
Brack Hawk
Waterloo
Bremer
Waverly
Butler
Alan
Garrau
Carol Jane
Case
Atlantic
Clay
Beegeer
Des Moines
Burlington
Trunk Sale Prompts Company Surface Dispute
A stray note mentions a trunk sale linked to a company and several unclear names. The fragment hints at a price around 27 dollars and references multiple parties including Thackers and Bb wok tos Hs, but the text remains incomplete and ambiguous.
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Ompany
Stetee Cobpillara
Thackers
Tos Hs
Memorial services outline for deceased members and 18th convention notes
Memorial services in Albia Iowa observed twenty members of the order who died in the past year. Delegates gathered at the Mount Pleasant convention with Mary Gem reporting, and officers were elected for the 18th annual Jews Evapd chapter. Fort Madison's Dell Phillips Glualer served as president with Katherine Yeager as first vice president and Oliver Barnes as second vice president. Other officers include Alice SeogiNe Aller recording secretary Wesley McHenry corresponding secretary Hulda Reed as treasurer and Ultuan Toth as organizer. Next gathering scheduled for Blokx City.
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Albvia
Dee Moines
P. Uo
Dell Phillips
Glualer
Fort Madison
Katherine Yeager
Green
Flald
Mra
Columbya Knights Elect Officers Amid Assembly
Candidates across Iowa districts elected new officers for the Knights of Columbuy cab. Griffin of Sioux City was named state deputy with John Parmody of Porty as treasurer and J B McGonlogue of Mason City as auditor. Other posts filled include George Le Dealister of Carroll state lay and J F Bowen of Delinign as governor or related titles.
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Aanlants
Columbya
AuCatron
MOY
Emmalt Pow Verp
Tes Moines
Knighte
Golumbuy
TB. Grifin
Siony Ely
John Parmody
Porty
Tressurer
J. B. McGonlogue
Mason City
Mason City, Gdvovgte
Geores le Dealister
Carroll
Gtate
Lay
J. F. Bowen
Delinign
Delapatay
Aftsna
Petlonal Convenier
J. Nook
Uronaa
Jeweled Bet and Belmont Summer Plans Revealed
A fragmentary dialogue mentions an actress aide to Eleanor Robson, an unspecified past Belmont figure, and Mrs. Van Galt. The exchange references summer in a northern cape and a winter in Florida Palm Beach with joking bets about travel and leisure.
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Sleanor Robson
Belmont
Tonga
Palm Bench
Fragmentary notes hint at public health and education concerns
The readable fragments reference Henry Fat Harold Conneald and a city discussion on outdoor activities and school-related issues. Mentions of tuberculosis and a statistic about 79 percent appear, but the text is garbled and unclear on concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fat
Harold
Conneald
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