Mayor Galloway Urges Cesspool Ban and Expanded Public Works
Mayor Galloway delivers a concise annual message urging condemnation of all cesspools and vaults on sewer lines, widespread sewer connections, more cement crossings and gutters, and a municipal meat and dairy inspection. He also calls for park funding, a King road drag, and street/ drainage improvements, plus reform of dog and health ordinances and preparation for a new city government structure.
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Statistica
Hia
Birney
Teall
W. P. Galloway
Armory and opera house plan eyed by directors
Directors of the commercial club discussed building an armory and opera house. A bonus offer to developers, a committee to talk with Mr Coon, and a possible stock company were proposed. Estimated cost around 19 000 for a combined armory and opera house elsewhere, with Estherville’s cheaper. Major Hyatt described a similar project in Webster City.
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Commercial Club
Coon
Major Hyatt
Webster City
Estherville
National Corn Exhibit Organized Across Iowa for Expo
Iowa's corn commission drives county by county work to bolster the state exhibit for the National Corn Exposition in Omaha Nebraska December 10 19 1908. Governor announces commission to prepare Iowa display with premium plans and invites statewide cooperation to showcase superior corn and cereals. Bucklen arnica salve ad notes healing properties. Des Moines seal date referenced. Street sprinkler demand cited.
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Iowa G Commission
Towa
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Iowa Commission
Iowa
Omaha
J. Wilkes Jones
Attite of Iowa
P. G. Holden
James Atkinson
H. Klopping
John Downie
Melborn
Ada Turner
Henry Wallace
KE. E. Faville
Charles E. Cameron
Des. Moines
A. D
Albert B. Cummins
W. C. Hayward
Mrs S M Babb Dead in Dolliver area
Dolliver Herald reports the death of Mrs Ella Bush Babb born April 4, 1858 in Washington County. She married Babb in 1876, moved to Emmet County in 1901, left eight children. Funeral held at home with Rev B S Green, interment at Armstrong. Also notes railroad accident near Estherville and local staff changes.
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Emmet
Odd Fellow
Des Moines
Peterson
Ringsted
Stephens
Estherville
Armstrong
Armstrong Journal
Dolliver Herald
S. M. Babb
Gotch Defeats Hackenschmidt in Two Hour Classic
Frank Gotch of Iowa defeated Russia’s George Hackenschmidt in a two hour stalemate at Dexter pavilion to claim the world wrestling title. The bout drew about 10 000 spectators with Gotch prevailing after Hackenschmidt quit, citing fatigue. Gotch won a $10 000 purse and prize beta, and hailed as the world champion by fans and media.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Hunboldt
Dexter Pavilion
George Hackensmidt
Europe
Frank Goteh
Iowa
Gotch
Hack
Hackenschmidt
Goteh
Hacken ‘Schmidt
Fragmentary Sports Confession About Championship
A fragment from a sports report reveals a person admitting there was no chance to win and conceding the championship to an opponent. The speaker expresses no desire to wrestle again and notes a return match would not be welcomed. The text preserves unnamed individuals and lacks full context.
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Shin
Death Was on His Heals in 1906 Pneumonia Case
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia contracted a severe pneumonia and feared consumption until he tried Dr King s New Discovery. He credited rapid relief and full recovery after two and a half bottles. The remedy is sold with a guarantee at Williams and Anderson s drug store with 50 cents or 1.00 and a trial bottle free.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Williams& Anderson's
New Officers Elected for Rescue Fire Company
Monday night the Rescue Fire Company elected officers for the ensuing year. R J Stephens became president, Geo Cane secretary, Oscar Sillge treasurer, Charley Hawk fire chief, Jas Dahl flat assistant, Yom Barton second assistant, Tom Smith foreman cart No 2, Geo Case foreman cart No 3. Carl Ingvall and Joe Fuss tied for foreman of cart No 1, Dan Phillips and Warren Pullen tied for foreman of the hook and ladder. Geo Osborne elected chief of police. The company has 36 members and strong equipment to handle a big fire.
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Rescue Fire Company
R. J. Stephens
Geo. Cane
Oscar Sillge
Charley Hawk
Jas. Dahl
Yom ‘Barton
Tom Smith
Geo. Case
Carl Ingvall
Joe Fuss
Dan Phillips
Warren Pullen
Geo. Osborne
Wyandotte Chicks For Sale At West Side Poultry Farm
Pure white Wyandotte chicks offered at 1.0 pep or 4.00 per hundred at West Side Poultry Farm. Phone 82 14-8 for W. F. Coon. Local ad lists breeder details and contact in concise notice.
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West Side Poultry Farm
W. F. Coon
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Galloway
City Council
J. W. A. Convention
Bucklen
O. B Woolever
LeHayeville
N.Y
Bucksen
Williams&Anderson
Tom Brandt
Wm. McArdle
Rock Island
Brandt
Gedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
McArdle
Eatherville
Chas. Stedman
Shaw
Stedman
Clayton Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Mallard
Frank Cruse
St. L
Terrill
Cora Rhodes
South Eighth Street
Minnesota
England
Man Gotch
Manship
Hugh B. Lawrence
Bugs Kor Bale
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