FARMER BARKS 10 GOON EXHIBITION TOUR IN STATE
A reported exhibition tour features strongman Mr Simmer of evox and farmer Burns in Davenport today. The event will fuse wrestling matches and heavy lifting with Simmer performing feats of strength, including lifting an ordinary mat with ease. The pair promise to keep audiences in trim and draw local interest across towns along the route.
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Farmer Barks 10
Simmer
Evox
Taylor Rounty
America
Davenport
Farmer Barns
Stiymer
Dung
Farner
Band of Gypsies Rampage Reported Along Farm Route
A Jan 3 report describes a roaming group of gypsies camped near Independence and threatening locals. They allegedly lured farmers, stole grain, and attacked a horse drawn cutter, injuring a physician visiting a patient. Authorities say further lawless acts are being filed for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesup
Candidate for Mayor Nomination Sparks Town Meeting
A town meeting on January 36th discussed Nomination for mayor. Advocates and opponents clashed over a platform while attorney Joseph It Be opposed the plan. Funding of about 35 was raised by a literary committee including G. J. Hilts RB Waterbury and Delano T. Smith to distribute campaign materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exucur
Meigur
Farmers Institute Draws Crowded Attendance at Oskaloosa
The Makexka county farmers' institute filled both opera houses and the courthouse, with attendance nearly double that of typical farmer meetings. Professor Holden was unable to attend and Professor Kilgie replaced him. The crowd's interest showed broad support for agricultural education.
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Manbaska
Oskaloosa
Suh
Makexka County
Farmers’ Institute
Holden
Kilgie
Dutch Language Teaching Proposal At Kimberley High School
A petition was presented to the Kimberley High School board seeking Dutch language instruction during school hours. Twenty parents, representing thirty-six children among 775 pupils, urged Dutch be added to the ordinary curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Kimberly High Schoole
Haze
Es Bi
Weather prospects show little change warned by bureau
Weather today shows overall good conditions with some snow in the northwest and light precipitation on Atlantic slopes and the east Gulf coast. The Weather Bureau forecasts a slight cooling tomorrow evening, with cooler temperatures expected in the central valleys and northern regions.
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Weather Bureau
Manitoba
Devil’s Lake
B.C
Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
Hocky Mountain
Chariton Man Falls On Ice In January Mishap
Chariton resident W Exans Lewis business manager of the Chater Patttct fell on frozen snow Tuesday evening breaking his left shoulder and suffering bruises to his body. He lost his grip on packages. he could not reach his equipment due to the fall. Governor A B Cumming expected to attend Shelby County Farmers Institute meeting in January as guest of honor at a reception hosted by the Shelby County Agricultural exchange. The institute plans a consolidated gathering with several local agricultural groups.
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Chariton
W—Exans
Lewis
Chater Patttct
Harlin
Islan
A. B. Cumming
Shelby County Fearmers' Institute
Shelby County Agricultural Exchange
Primees' Institute
Flac Stock Excay Cultural ‘Society
Associaton
Bhelby County
DIES WHILE PLAYING CHESS IN OSCEOLA IOWA
Osceola January W L Taylor, jeweler of Osceola, died while playing chess two hours into a game with A Tonet. He fell forward and exclaimed Tim tainting before dying in four minutes. A noted land machinist, Taylor built the smallest engine valued at 2 25 cents and was sold in Philadelphia. He worked in Indianola and Oregon throughout life, a member of the Keef P and GA R Judes. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters.
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Osceola
Lavi Tayior
Osceala
Tim Tainting
Yaylor
Taore
Tnaando
Svook
Philadelphia
Generer
Indianola
Orgecla
Tayior
Keef.p
GA. R
Tro
Daverhters
World middleweight title bout hinges on guard terms
Ward of the Waverly Park Athletic Club confirms a 33100 guaranty to Jack Brien and Tommy Ryan to contest the world middleweight championship in this city, but no reply has been received from Ryan. O'Brien would accept terms if the meeting can be arranged.
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Kansing
Mich
Fas
Ward
Waverly Park Attletic Club
Jack Brien
Tommy” Ryan
Ryan
O'Brien
Transfer Work On To Iowa Central and Burlington Lines
Ostmbasa Ix Jan M Workman began building a trestle and new tracks as part of traffic rearrangements on the Iowa Central and Burlington lines. The transfer at the Bolth end reached the Town Central where two parallel rails were laid.
A New Walk Coming in with the Fear
A fragment notes a new walking style arriving with fear, claiming it will mature by 4905. The text likens it to a Grecian bend once tied to maternal lineage and mentions three features: wide shoulders and a small waist, high-heeled shoes with broad soles, and bib hips with a strong back. The piece advises studying military motions and West Point cadets to perfect posture and movement.
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West
Point
Bette
Davenport High School Athletes Association Officers Elected
Receipts show 730.02 and expenses 928.50 for the year. Frank Brogesath is president with Berber Bitby as vice president, Ferd Davis secretary, George Hlutichsen treasurer, Jas. Li Thatcher general manager, and Principal Wells on the executive body. Treasurer George Hingihees report approved. Football squad members awarded for their work include Frank Porter Joe Bregman James Gioned Arnold Otto Ford Davis and Paul Prestac. Constitution amendment passed.
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Davenport
Frank Brogesath
Berber Bitby
Ferd Davis
George Hlutichsen
Jas
Li Thatcher
Wells
George Hingihees
Giee
Fred Bolliday
Cher
Vem
Insteas
Thiteler
Te Hanes
Emeh
Frank Porter
Joe Bregman
James Gioned
Arnold Otto
Ford Davis
Paul Prestac
Flinders Case in Cherokee Nears Jury
The Cherokee court case of Sam Flinders against Asx Bailey proceeds with jury near. Witnesses describe alleged abuse, financial motives, and family connections while testimony from relatives and associates unfolds, revealing conflicts and contentious accusations.
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Flinders
Nears Jury
Fanny Fenton Sues Over Toledo Policy Claim
Clare, Jan. % The love Bile Traveling Men's association of Des Moines is named defendant in a suit by Miss Fanny Fenton of Clare seeking $5.00 on a policy held by her brother El Fenton who fell from a window in the Butler house and died. The suit alleges the brother was intoxicated and the defense is that the insurer bears no liability. Miss Fenton, now teaching in Jefferson, acts as administrator for her brother's estate.
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Fanny Fenton
Clare
Rion
Fort Dodge
Traveling Men's Association
Butler House
Geparieg
Holin & Condidor
Miss Fenton
Tate
Choice Acreage Property Offers Modern Homes and Farms
Choice acreage properties near Bettendorf and Davenport present diverse options. Includes modern houses with furnaces, barns, fruit lands, and river views. opportunities for subdivision and profitable investment. Prices range from 2300 to 4000 dollars, with several parcels from four acres to forty-two hundred? The listings emphasize flexible land, outbuildings, and proximity to streetscar and river access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
Yais
Suarmer
Coice
Bettendorf
Streetscar
Sovall Lawn
Davenport
Cis
Man Arrested Over Lost Passenger Tickets Case
Detective Walsh traces Goodman to depot mising tickets at Central. Goodman, a local ditcher, is arrested after being seen stamping tickets and using them for transport to Fort Dodge. He posts $206 bail and is held at Aldora jail awaiting grand jury at March term.
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Goodman
Gooduian
Unclaimed Life Insurance in Fort Dodge Case
James Grimshaw, an UILinois Central Rail employee, lies dead in undertaker rooms with $20,000 life policy unclaimed. Woodmen of the World members urge relatives to claim he body or property. A bank search found money and deeds. Grimshaw’s mother is unresponsive after years. A brother in England may be contacted for settlement.
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Fort Dodge
James Grimshaw
England
The Army Canteen Critique and Moral Reform Debate
A literary note argues against abolishing the Army Canteen, contending the reform failed to improve morals. It warns reforms driven by force provoke backlash, urging prudence and justice while acknowledging the strong push from officials and soldiers in favor of retaining some civil-life privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Grait
Daveigh
Conteen
Miners Hear Year’s Report At Indiana Convention
The national convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis recessed after accepting President Mitchell’s invitation to address the Indiana legislature. Credentials reported 667 delegates representing 1,050 local unions. Auditing noted year expenses: 1,087,500 for strike relief and 399,725 for salaries and expenses.
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Indianapolis
Jat
America
Attar
Short
White Would Box Britt in New York Debut
A dispatch from New York reports that Timmy Britt plans a return bout with White in the United States, possibly in March or April, ahead of the Yosemite Athletic Club event in San Francisco. Charley Mitchell, representing White, asks for $500 to cover expenses as White departs England immediately, with Tom O’Rourk and Coffroth confirmed as involved in the Yosemite Athletic Bureau.
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New York
Timmy" Britt
San Francisco
Charley Mitchell
White
Cluh
England
Tom O'iourk
New York, Who At Once Notified. my”Coffroth
Yosemite Athletic Luo
San Francisco Flats Bought by James B Britt
James B Britt, famed conqueror of Battling Nelson, purchased a row of flats at the corner of Tele and Pillmore streets in San Francisco. The real estate move concludes a period of investments by Britt in city property and signals plans for additional development.
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San Francisco
James Baward
Britt
Battling Nelson
Teli
Pillmore
Bert We Peel Denne Fart
Manly
Gol
Nevada Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty and Kidnapping
Mrs Ela Smith files for legal separation from A W Smith alleging extreme cruelty including striking her with a shovel and threats to life. She also accuses him of kidnapping their eldest daughter and misusing liquor at a party. They own property valued at 2900 and seek custody of three children with restraining orders in place.
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Nevada
Ela Smith
A. W. Smith
Ang
Acho
Ames
Paving Notice for City Streets and Alleys
Official notice lists plats and cost estimates for grading paving and curbing on multiple streets in City Hill Parry stead and surrounding areas. Estimated brick costs range from 1 759 to 41 400 with asphalt options noted. Public meeting on February 1, 105 to hear objections or suggestions at City Clerk Edward Collins office in Davenport Iowa.
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Aow
Parry Stead
Ine of Fitur
Harrizor
Fourth Street
Ng' Warren Ang Cast Ng
Marquette Street
West Une
Marquetta
East Hine
Division Atrest
Byrtie Street
North Une
TiGed
Western Avenue
Jin
Pkirt
Tne
Rinney -Strest
Une of Fitta
Eighth Street
Annington Avenue
Betwess
Hout
Une
Pifteanth
Rick
Harrison
Bain’ Straat
Eart
Borth Howell End
Ripley Street
Fourteenth
Sxtetnth
Bins Street
Fasrth Street
Coaliege
North Vine
Fey
Gentry Vine
Fulton ‘Avenue
Farnam Street
Douglas Court
Lihe
Grand
Dongina Court
Sixth Street
Lolente
Hallmatend
Jey Hotwaern Pourth
Fues
Sian Anderrison
Ar-Betare
Ames Senior Collett Injured After College Area Accident
Ida Grove senior student Raips Collett was run over near Agricultural Hill between Ames and the college campus. He suffered serious leg injuries, bone exposed, doctor uncertain about amputation, while he acted as a campus mail carrier and debated for the college team.
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Raips Collett
Therlowat State College
Ames
Collett
Agricultural Hill
Harriman
Coltpse
Cotteer
Ida Grove
Bug
Deake Universiy
Widow Sues for Damages in Griswold Case Trial
Margaret Hiscock sues for $10,000 claiming her husband Joseph Wiscock died after allegedly being given Tasbanil whisky at a Dileworth schoolhouse lyceum in Washington township on February 25, 1904. The district court tabled a jury, with many witnesses subpoenaed and a large local turnout expected.
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Atlantic
Joseph Wiscock
Nergeano
Dileworth
Washington Township
Adolph Woodward
Anthony Morton
Charles Baxter
Griswold
Grisweld
Adendrine
Murdered by bandits in Sinaloa mountains
Ira A. Saviger, a Chicago relative of Mrs. George M. Pullman, was slain by Mexican bandits in the rugged Sinaloa area while mining ventures with George L. Stewart of Chicago. Stewart, who reached Page, Texas, with word of the murder, reports likely ambush with Saviger carrying substantial funds.
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Chicago
Ira A. Saviger
George M. Pullman
Sinaloa
Mex
Sanger
Ndt Investments
el Paso
Stewart
Sumger
Shaw Secures Bail After Keokuk Post Office Arrest
Walter Shaw, a young married night mailing clerk at the Keokuk post office, was arrested just before Christ for tampering with marked money from decoy tellers. He was held to answer by U S Commissioner Roberts and has successfully posted bail of 1000 for his federal court appearance.
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Keokuk
Walter
Shaw
Christ
United States
Roberts
Dzally
Federal Cour
Ex Policeman's Personal Crisis Linked to Poison Suspicions
A former Toledo police officer named Andrew Bailey, aged around 60, is reported to be in critical condition after allegedly ingesting poison to end his life. Authorities note he also poisoned a dog that kept him company on lonely nights, suggesting a possible motive tied to his distress.
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Andrew Bailey
Corneibus
Toledo
H Miller Company
Guleide
Robert Moody Hangs Self in Byhelte Residence
In Marysville on January 20, Robert Moody residing at Byhelte reportedly died by suicide, using a halter in his residence. The incident is described as a self-inflicted hanging with authorities noting the death as a result of self harm.
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Marysville
Robert Moody
Byhelte
Soraccio
Farm youth fatally mangled by steam saw near Bedford Iowa
Leroy B Reid, a 21 year old farmer, died after his clothing was caught in a steam wood saw while assisting to operate it four miles southeast of Bedford Iowa. The single man, son of George Reid, served in Company I Fifty first Iowa and with U S forces in the Philippines. He belonged to Woodmen of the World and was loved by his family. His loss follows the recent death by fire of his uncle, a grief that has deepened the family's sorrow.
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Bedford
Leroy B Reta
George Reid
Teroy
Iowa
Elmettres
United States
Fia
Lie
Philippines
Fudge
Poplar
George Rel
Leroy
Tdano
Lere
Goal Discovered in Thurman Farm Well in Good Vein
Workmen digging an abandoned well on R. Bayne’s farm south of Thurman uncover a rich coal seam of excellent quality. Prospecting will begin immediately as water-free indications suggest the vein may yield substantial coal. Local belief holds the find could indicate extensive coal in the area.
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Thurman, Ta
R. Bayne
Thurman
Proposals for Davenport Public Works sewer work invited
Sealed proposals from Davenport Iowa contractors are due at City Hall by 2 PM Tuesday January Hat 146 for Union Street sewer and street improvements. Bids require a certified check of 100 dollars per sewer bid payable to City Treasurer and bonds with approved sureties. Regular meeting to consider bids set for February t at City Hall.
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Board of Public Works
Davenport
Iowa
oMfca
Union
Etre
Union Street
Sturdevant
Toch
Davanport Bank
Tha
Hood
Tartel
Clix
Itheald City
Travenport
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