New 70 Pound Steel to Replace Old Track Projected
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad plans major improvements including 70 pound steel replacing 60 pound rail from Des Moines north to Gilmore City with ballast work and new trestles. A Ruthven to Batherville line is contemplated, linking Ruthven and Spencer for a continuous route to Minneapolis, plus a Storm Lake extension toward Dennison. Most construction may occur in South Dakota this season with the Dennison project postponed a year.
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Minneapolia & St. Louis Railroad
Des Moines
Gilmore City
Ruthven
Batherville
Milwaukee
Spencer
Minneapolis
Storm Lake
Tuinoia Central
Dennison
Omaha
Conneil Blufts
South Dakota
Political factions and town progress in Meatherville
A letter laments Estherville rivalries driven by personalities over policy, urging issue focused campaigns and less personal attack. It calls for cleaner politics and cites drainage week and local supply notices, including files and small town administrative mentions.
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Estherville
Ma. Go
Thore
Withervilly
Matherville
Meatherville
Ennisfail Play For Benefit Of New Catholic Church
A local company of Maametsburg players presents Ennisfail at the opern house on Saturday night April 21 to aid the new Catholic church building. The troupe, with an experienced cast and their own orchestra, will perform amid a 200-strong flag drill by TibUs boys and parish leaders pledge strong cooperation. Also advertised are medicinal products from a local vendor.
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Tha Dabate
Spirit
Laka
Spirit Lake
Goearnor Guimmtings
Wen
Earra
Towa
Republican Party
New Church
Ennisfail
Oppern
Maametsburg Players
Expecta
Ratines
Pastorelthachi
Weather Crop Patta the Far aweek ending April 16
Weather reports show a fair start then a colder sequence with light frost at week end. Rainfall was above average in many districts delaying farming. some soils show surface dryness while well drained lands began seedings for spring wheat and barley. Grass growth is good in meadows and pastures. fruit prospects appear generally favorable.
Min St Louis to Resume Coal Train Service In 1906
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Co announces readiness to reinstate trains 15 and 16 with a tentative return date of Monday the 23rd, contingent on coal mining developments this week. Also notes progress toward settlement between operators and miners and ongoing services. Sick headaches from stomach upset are relieved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold by local merchants.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis & Re Co
Pillsbury breakfast contest claims hundreds of watchers
A transcription notes Pillsbury Best Breakfast hood contest drawing many participants for a chance at a free timepiece. It hints at a prize and readers being urged to name authors for a chance to win. A separate item discusses a rumored Rock Island line passenger train addition on May first between Keatherville and Cedar Rapids with new schedules and Sunday service changes.
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Pillsbury
Bey
Rock Islind
Iowa Falls
Systan
Keatherville
Cedar Rapids
The Mage Man and Moral Judgment in Public Life
Commentary condemns corrupting influence of wealth and political gain from character destruction. Advocates virtue, honesty, and public service while condemning bribery, blackmail, and class warfare. Includes a brief real estate transfer list and local notices with readable names and places.
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Fheeman
Burrder
Cement Is Higher and Dyspepsia Cure Claims
A fragmented ad style note claims cement prices rise with customers pushing ahead of the market. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia, promising impurity removal, stomach relief, better digestion, weight restoration and improved health. The text mentions a company and urges prompt action on a task.
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America
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Creare
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Wheel of Life
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Presiden
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Mage Man
Rogsevert
Amundsen Henry J
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Atur
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