Washington Notes on Money, People and Projects
Washington dispatch reports the Bureau of Engraving and Printing expanding note production with 25 days lead time and 8400,000,000 national bank circulation. It notes naval academies, Secretary Shaw’s honorary degree, Library of Congress additions, proposed Washington cat licensing, and ongoing federal building, depot tunnel, and Army War College work amid Roosevelt, Dewey, and Fourth of July plans. Also mentions Mayflower, an asphalt-laden English steamer, and praise for President Roosevelt in France.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States
Washington
Bureau
Union Depot
Army War College
Arsenal
Fort Meyer
Uncle Sanm
Milford Mall Sale Dispute Over Farm Commission
J J Gallagher of Excelsior township and Iowa Land company of Sioux Rapids clash over a farm sale. Gallagher listed for twelve months and sold it himself, triggering a claim for a $2 per acre commission by the company. Gallagher says his listing agent allowed self sale and the firm should waive any claim. Outcome awaited.
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Milford Mall
J. J. Gallagher
Excelsior Township
Iowa Land Company
Sioux Rapids
Gallagher
Damages Considered in High Lake Public Road Case
At the board of supervisors meeting the petition of H Hyer ston and others for a High Lake township road was granted. Awarded damages include T O Sando 200 and W H Schacherer and Frank Geluitz 75 each. The three contest the sums and will seek higher amounts in district court.
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Board of Supervisors
H. Hyerston
High Lake Township
T. O. Sando
W. H Schacherer
Frank Geluitz
Real estate weekly totals and mortgage figures
The week ending Saturday reports counts and amounts for deeds, including mortgages totaling 413,700.86 and chattel mortgages at 824.84. The record lists numbers and financial figures across instruments, noting in strumente died for record and amounts recorded during the period.
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No. Amt
Peds
Eevee Vaeep
Eure
Chattel Mostgeges
Narrow Escape in Craventon Ravine Friday Evening
A milk wagon driver, A Thorndyke, had a narrow escape when a culvert washed out on First Avenue West. Dr Walter N Holmen aided in the rescue as the wagon and horse were swept by five foot deep water, with Thorndyke struck by the horse but saved from drowning. Local farmers report oats above average, barley down, corn good but late, and a heavy grass crop. overall crop prospects remain favorable. Also notes on New Idea Woman's Magazine August issue and Rosser’s move to Des Moines for a Rock Island post.
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Craventon Ravine
F. A. Thorndyke
Olua Gates
Wilter N. Holmen
Reecia
Thorndyke
First Avenue
Walter N. Holmes
9&W
Om Hla
Thornedyke
Dr. Holmes
The
Lake Park
Real Estate Transfers and Labor Struggles Highlight Harvest
Real estate transfers include Robinson and Dows to William Luscomb and others with several plots listed. Rural woes unfold as South Dakota grain growers struggle to hire railroad workers for harvest, railroads fearing shortages. Rates are expected for groups of five or more, but many laborers ride freight trains illegally, risking safety as trains depart Sioux City bound for harvest regions.
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South Dakota
Harve
Hande
Sioux City
Topeka Capital Misreads Democratic Postal Debate
The Montgomery Advertiser questions if Democrats should rely on the postal debate for next year's issue. It labels the proposed slogan as hackneyed and argues that timing could undercut support as the party shifts focus before the general election.
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Topeka
Montgomery Advertiger
Democrate
A.chanes
WANTS COMPLETE REPORT Town Health Board After Birth and Death Returns
Dr J F Kennedy secretary of the state board of health plans a campaign through the Iowa Health Bulletin to secure fuller birth and death reports from counties. He cites a Boone widow seeking a pension for a minor daughter born in Des Moines in May 1898 and notes Polk County recorded births 832 and deaths 185 for 1898, urging sworn duty and punishment for neglect.
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J. F. Kennedy
State Board of Health
Iowa Health Bulletin
State Board
Kennedy
Boone
Des Moines
Polk County
Fourth at Gruver Sees Pleasant Fourth Despite Weather
Estherville delegates join Gruver residents to celebrate the National Birthday. Mr Morae delivers a civic address praising liberty and industrial progress. After dinner, a local ball game between Ry an Lake and Jack Creek teams proceeds despite poor field conditions, with Ryan Lake losing 8 to 0. Evening fireworks and a bowery crowd close the day.
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Gruver
Estherville
Morae
Grover
Ityan Lake
Jack Creek
Eatherville
Ryan Lake Boys
Bowery
Quiet Fourth Observed in Estherville with Fireworks
A quiet Fourth in Estherville saw many residents travel to nearby towns to help neighbors celebrate. Business largely suspended and those at home spent the day quietly, with a generous evening display of fireworks and no accidents reported.
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Estherville
Weather Prophet Predicts Drier East to West Shift
Weather prophet Irl Hicks forecasts a dry spell moving westward with a storm period around July 18–23 and a hot wave from July 24–27. He warns of a new and perigee moon on July 24 and Saturn opposition late July into August increasing heat and seismic activity. Overall rainfall expected to be below average in July, with dry spells in the East and parts of Canada.
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Irl Hicks
Equator
Saturn
New England
Canada
Staly
Destructive flood damages roads and culverts after heavy storm
A severe Friday night storm caused widespread flooding and washed out culverts along Brown Creek and other county areas. The river rose beyond banks, ravines overflowed, and repairs began to restore roads within a day or two. Local crops suffered minimal damage and workers forecast rapid restoration. River again surged after the rainfall, with continued high water. (End of readable text)
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Acme
Brown Creek
Auto Racing Watch Hinted State Control Possible
A report suggests the French Government could take control of auto racing amid centennial difficulties. The piece speculates on future authorization for automobile ranks and advertising publications, noting stringent conditions may apply to manufacturers and dealers.
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Vindicator
Sam
R. F. Fredeen
M. James
F. U. Laumac
Iowa
Annapolis
R. F. Gillmore
A. G. Glick
Richard Sill
C. Krakom
Shaw
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Miss Shaw
Library of Congress
Jauvkson
Montgomery Blair
Lincoln
Blair
Susan B. Anthony
John Washington
Lawrence
Wilcon Igon
North and
Interior Department
Wyahington State
Mrs
Roopevelt
Oyater Bay
White House
Roosevelt
North Atlantic
Azores
Trinidad
Washington Harbor
M. Iwies Jussérand
Admiral Dewey
National Guard
France
M. Jusserand
Department of Agriculture
Congress
American
A. Thorndyke
NEW Idea Woman's Magazine
Minna Irving
Alice Chittenden
Wynogene Farguer
Rosser
F. M. Roaser
Davenport
Rock Island
Railroad T
Town Health Board
Gaylord & Rossway
Estherville Hardware & Implement Co
General Hardware
Hallock Weeder
Janesville
Deering Harvester
Hicka
Williams & Anderson
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