New Drainage Law Promises Broad Iowa Reclamation
A sweeping drainage act passed by the Thirteenth Iowa General Assembly awaits gubernatorial publication. The measure, supplementing existing laws, aims to finish ongoing ditching and reclaim thousands of acres in northern and western Iowa. Constitutional questions persist, but a constitutional amendment is planned to resolve them. The act clarifies proceedings, sets open seasons for hunting, and tightens penalties for illegal gear and overharvest, including limits on game birds and ducks.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Des Moines
Jowa
Iowa's Amended Game Laws Open Season Ends
The Vindicator and Republican reproduces amended Iowa game laws for hunters and anglers. The open fishing season will end on November 1, marking the close of the season for tackle and sporting lines.
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Iowa
Issac Walucks
Nimrods
Conner To Be Nominated At Fort Dodge Convention
J P Conner likely to be renominated with little opposition at the Tenth district convention in Fort Dodge. Col Ormaby and Judge Quarton may receive informal complimentary votes, while Conner holds a clear field despite the county line backing. Conner, born in Indiana 1461, built his career in Iowa from Denison. married 1875 to Alice M Cowdrey with one son, Raymond. served as district attorney and district judge. up for a third term as congressman.
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Fort Dodge
Hoo
J. P. Conner
Col
Ormaby
Judge Quarton
Conner
James Perry Conner
Indiana
Black Hawk County
James
Upper Iowa University
Towa State University
Denison
Alice M. Cowdrey
Raymond
Republicana
Worst Storm Hits Region Amid National Blizzard
A three day wind rain and snow storm swept the country last week with minimal local damage. North Dakota faced a blizzard that killed thousands of head of stock, while this region saw farm delays and business slowdowns as heavy rain swelled the Des Moines River, running it banks full in two towns.
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North Dakota
Des Moines
Preliminary held for murder in Deeter case at Emmetsburg
Conrad Weigman faced a murder charge after shooting H N Deeter near Graettinger. At Emmetsburg Monday the preliminary hearing resulted in bail set at 10000 with release. Deeter died Thursday from wounds. Spies letter link questioned. Deeter's relatives hire Chicago criminal lawyer for prosecution.
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Conrad Weigman
H N. Deeter
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Weigman
Quarton
Banda
Deeter
Spies
Chicago
Tulinoia
Tts
Welgman
Court Adjourns Four Weeks For District Term
Judge Quarton arrived from Emmetsburg Monday to convene the April district court term. He reviewed the docket and set next week for trials including Dyer v Waterman and Stewart & Mitchell v Rasmussen. Equity cases anticipated include Fal tinson v Consigney and McCormick v Morrissey among others.
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Quarton
Emmetsburg
District Court
Spencer
Fort Dodge
Dyer Va
Waterman Stewart & Mitchell
Rasmuanen
American Soda Fountain Co
Dean Drug Co
Equity
Faltinson
Consigney
McCormick
Morrissey Shorthill
Bartlett Myerly
Nelson Jensen & Co
Salyers Et al
Bankers Win Another Versus Clerks at Thompson Valleys
The Bankers defeated the Clerks at Thompson Valleys last Thursday evening by 2042 to 1466. The Bankers now boast 176 wins to the Clerks in the series. Converse led both teams with the high individual score and the top single-game score. The accompanying scores followed.
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Qood
Bankers
Thompson Vlleys
Converse
April Showers and Flowers Weather Note
A clipped weather item notes April showers and unusual snow aqualls for the region. Snow persisted on Saturday and Monday with flowers appearing in the day’s setting, while forecasts suggest limited moon visibility and possible weather changes tomorrow.
Passing of Mrs Walter Grothe in Early Old Age
Mrs Walter Grothe dies after long illness at home in late life. The obituary notes a quiet family circle and praises her devotion to family and community. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the Grothe household.
District camp meeting set for August in this city
Rev John J Du pastor of Free Methodist church returned from Algona attending district quarterly conference. Meeting to be held August 12 to August 22 with Rev Heath and wife of North Dakotas conference assisting. Further details to be arranged later. Separately a judicial convention at Spencer drew small attendance with Judge Allie nominated by acclamation. Emmet county delegation notable only for Geo E Patterson. Women’s Relief Corps to serve supper April 16 in Woodman hall from 5 pm until finished. menu listed. Marriage licenses issued include Morgan P Flaherty and Lizzie V Hayden. Herman Schmidt and Julia McKan on. Gerhard Spoo and Elizabeth M Lutz. Jegaie Greenwood and Kosood Coraliagmieol TM Our Mrs Walter Grothe died last Friday at grand daughter Mrs J T Randolph’s home in Terril after long illness. funeral held Sunday conducted by Strand of Wallingford and Rev of Terry. she was a pioneer of the area
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Free Methodiet Church
Algona
Heath
Futher
Spencer
Allie
Emmet County
Geo. E. Patterson
Morgan P. Flaherty
Boone County
Lizzie V. Hayden
Walter Grothe
J. T. Randolph
Terril
T. J. Randol Yerril
Strand F Wallingford
Terry
Grethe
Widow Leaves Legacy of Helpful Deeds in County
A Wisconsin immigrant since 1874, the deceased lived a life of useful and beautiful deeds. Survived by daughter Mrs Joseph N Lee and grandchildren Mrs T J Randolph Terris, N J Lee, Mrs T F Amundson, Josephine Lee of this city, and Robert M Lee of Des Moines.
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Bere
Wisconsin
Mra
Joseph N. Lee
Mra. Lee
Elby
T. J Randolph
Terris
N. J. Lee
T. F. Amundson
Josephine Lee
City
Robert M. Lee
Des. Moines
A W Clump Dead Former Spokane Resident Dies
Meagre details reach here on the death of A W Clump in Spokane Washington a former resident of this and Dickinson counties He was stricken with typhoid fever and died after a short illness Another report cites blood poisoning Funeral held in Spokane Monday Clump left here March 14 and news of his illness did not arrive until the word reached here of his death Also note marriage news Lizzie W Hadden and Morgan P Flaherty were wed Tuesday at the Catholic church Rev Father Daley performed the ceremony with attendants Miss Minnie Hayden and Bernard Long The couple departed for Boone that afternoon to make their home and guests included Margaret Flaherty Thomas Gray and Bernard Long
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Spokane
Washb
A. W. Clump
This
Dickinson Conhdles
Clamp
Morgan P. Flaherty
Boone
Lizzie V. Mayden
Father Daley
Joseph Keenan
Minnie Hayden
Bernard Long
Rock Island
Thay
Boona
Misa Margaret Flaherty
Des Moines
Thomas Gray
May Increase Debt for Water Works and Sewers
A measure passed by the Thirtieth General Assembly awaits the governor's signature. It allows incorporated towns and cities of the second class to incur indebtedness up to two and a half percent of the property value for water works and sewers, with election approval required to exceed one and a quarter percent. The council must hold a vote, with notices four weeks prior, and if two thirds approve, bonds are issued with interest as per existing code provisions.
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Phirtieth General Assembly
General Assembly
Daga
Alty
Auch City
Severa
Grace church Ladies guild elects officers for year
At the last meeting of the Ladies guild of Grace church the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Mrs John Montgomery, First vice president Mrs W K Ashford, Second vice president Mrs Geo Metzgar, Secretary Mrs Jennie Illerton, Treasurer Mrs E B Hartung. The guild will hold their regular meeting with Mrs W A Ladd tomorrow afternoon.
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Ladies Guild of
Grace Church
John Montgomery
W. K. Ashford
Geo. Metzgar
Jennie [Llerston
E. BE. Hartung
W. A. Ladd
Children Day Program Delights Ladies Literary Club
The Ladies Literary Club held a children’s day program at Mrs. Metzgar’s home with the Nite folky delivering the main event. The afternoon featured instrumental duets, multiple readings, drills, and vocal pieces performed by Mollie Metzgar, Mike Crowell, Grace Crim, Marian Ashford, Norman McLeod, and others, followed by a served repast.
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Ladies Literary Club
Dorothy Wilson
Moble Moteur
Dorothy Blakey
Walter Crowell
Readlng
Donovan Kirby
Grace Crim
Maris Crowell
Bonar McLeod
Sony
Muriel Godfrey
Mullia Metagac
Marie Crowell
Agnes Morrison
Edgar Peon
Reading
Mollie Mctevar
Godfrey
Filipinos Arrive and Settle at the World's Pair Grounds
Nearly 300 Filipinos from tribes including Igorrotes, Suroce, Tinganis, Bontoca, Negritos, and Magianes arrive to be quartered on the Worlds Pair reservation. Eighty Visayans, under Mr. Healy, join with a native band of fourteen as Dr. Hunt organized the exhibit. Most are partially naked, wear a gee string, carry pipes and algar holders in ear pockets, and many are noted smokers.
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Archipelago
Lagunade Bay
Mantle
Waa
M. R. Healy
Mission of the Church and Town News in Estherville
Reverend W K McLeod preaches next Sunday at Presbyterian church with morning and afternoon services and an evening program. An orchestra will assist the choir and a noon Sunday School session follows. Community members urged to repair sidewalks as weather improves. Board of supervisors adjourned after a short session. April showers are here.
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W. K. McLeod
Presbyterian Church
Anl
Monotgomery & Lawrence
Estherville
Cement Product Co
Walt Lucas
J. F. Ute
Extherville
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INEER
Free Methodiat
Sailie
Sounder Tame Afulr
Woman's Relief Corps
Woodman Hall
Spokane, Wash
Lizete VY. Hadden
Syatens
Ladies Guild
Ape
Iowa State
Fletcher
CG. W. Heady
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