Little Henry Coon Drowns in Des Moines River
Ten year old Henry Coon, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Coon, drowned Friday in the Des Moines river near the M and St I railroad bridge while seining for eel with companions Edward Smith and Willard McCoy. Search efforts continued through Monday, when the bloated body surfaced downstream after swift currents and a long dive rescue by Jas Howe and helpers.
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Little Henry Coon
Chas. Coon
Des Moines
Big Bend
Edward Smith
Willard McCoy
Lttle Henry
Henry
Jas
Howe
Wallingford
Unnamed Child Buried At Oak Hill Cemetery
A child’s funeral was held Sunday, the body laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Mr and Mrs Chas Coon in their deeply afflicting loss.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Chas. Coon
Iowa Cigarette Law Changes to Tax and Prosecute
Attorney General Byers interprets the new cigarette law as allowing both annual tax payments of 800 dollars and strict penalties. The Casson law enabling search warrants supports a broad crackdown to end tobacco trafficking in Iowa. After July 4 counties must enforce the law or face removal from office.
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Iowa
Byera
Byers
Card of Thanks from H Baurtson and Family
The family extends gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their son and brother’s illness and death. H Baurtson and family express sincere appreciation for support and comfort received.
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H. Baurtson
Infant murder case unfolds at Lincoln Beach cottage
Sheriff Jones knows arrest details in a grim case from Arnolds Park area. Jessie Daughtery and Mary Roth are charged after a sworn confession allegedly implicates Jack Rankin as an accomplice. The infant was born in June and killed there, body hidden in a pillow case and tossed into the lake near Pillabury's Point.
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Arnolds Park
Sheriff Jones
St. James
Minnesota
Jessie Daughtery
Mary Roth
Jack Rankin
Rolfe
Jones
Lincoln Beach
Pillabury’s Point
Roth
Are Happily Wedded in Estherville Home
Nan K. Klopp and J. B. Torrens of Minneapolis united in marriage at the Klopp home on North Seventh Street in Estherville on Wednesday afternoon June 23. Rev. H. M. Rabin officiated before about sixty relatives and close friends. Dorothy Klopp served as maid of honor and John Klopp was best man. The couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago and New York City en route to Minneapolis to establish their home. Out-of-town guests included Prof. and Mrs. J. L. Torrens, Gertrude Torrens, Mabel Sherer, Theregan Flabavan, K. Gellerman, Mrs. J. H. Brown, John Klopp, and Dora Lee.
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Mias
Nan K. Klopp
J. B. Torrens
Minneapolis
J. J. Klopp
North Seventh
H. M. Rabin
Episcopal Church
Dorothy Klopp
John Klopp
Vic Island Road
Chicago
New York City
East
Mrs. Torrens
Estherville
J. L. Torrens
Laverne
Minn
Gertrude Torrens
Austin
Mabel Sherer
Mankato
Dry Farming Congress Emphasizes Dry Land Promise
The Fourth Dry Farming Congress is organized to promote dry farming across the West. Billings Montana hosts October 24 27 and 28 1908 with exhibits pledged from thirteen western states showcasing grain and vegetable production without irrigation.
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Farmer
Atater
Surprising Visit Highlights Dry Farming Prospects
The article notes limited remaining arable land in the United States and urges dry farming study under the free homestead law. It warns land quality will decline as more lands are taken and points to the Dry Farming Congress in October as a key site for learning methods to expand dry farms. It claims 200 million acres await development by dry farming.
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United States
Dry Farming Congress
Couple wed in Cedar Rapids forges married life
Mr Rollin Page formerly of this locality and Miss Fay Tempest were married at Cedar Rapids on June 16. Miss Tempest worked as a book-keeper for a cereal company. Mr Page is a brakeman on the C R I P rail road with Cedar Rapids headquarters. They visited Iowa Falls and stayed a week with his mother and will begin housekeeping in Cedar Rapids in August.
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Rollin Page
Leity
Fay ‘Tempert
Cedar Rapids
Miss Tempest
A Cereal Co
Page
C.R. I. & P. Railhroad
Lowa Falls
Iowa
Woman's Home Companion July issue review notes lively summer fiction and features
The July issue showcases light summer stories by Brady Van Vorst Brown Vorse Dunnell Warner Hol den and others with a focus on love tales and family moments such as One of the most charming stories about a babies strength. It highlights timely pieces on July poultry care camping and Picnic Basket along with features by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Kate Saint Maur. The issue also includes summer craft tips recipes pillow ideas and long sleeves from short and diverse departments for fashion entertainment puzzles and advice for young earners.
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Woman's Home Companion
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Marie ‘van Vorst
Alice Brown
Mary ‘Heaton Vorse
Albert White Vorse
Annie Hamilton Dunnell
Anne Warner
Euphemia Holden
Kate V. Saint-Maur
Chantant
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Quillcote-on-Saco
Many
Margaret Sangster
Lir Loyd
Farmers Sow Hemp to Exterminate Quack Grass
Farmers sow hemp to tackle quack grass in Winnebago county. John Carson has planted about an acre of hemp this spring, aiming to kill quack grass if the crop seeds and returns next year. Oliver Mokklestad also planted a small patch on clean land. The Sumit will report outcomes as the experiment progresses. Good pay loader for sale or exchange by B H A Bause.
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John Carson
Winnebago
Carson
Oliver Mokklestad
Sumit
Mokklestad
Piano Giveaway Promises Fine Instrument on Display
A mahogany piano, praised for elegance and tone, arrives and is on display in the Elka block on South 6th street. The feature includes a ten year guarantee and broad participation in a local contest where 800 free votes are offered with each dollar. Candidates’ supporters push hard as the closing days approach and voting remains steady. The tally from Saturday evening June 26 hints at wide involvement.
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Elka Block
South 6Th Street
Asa R Taylor Becomes Navy Recruit From Local Station
Asa R Paylor son of Mr and Mrs J F Taylor was the only applicant to pass the examination and will sail to San Francisco to join the training ship as an apprentice seaman. Recruited by Lieut P Be Dunggan from Omaha the 17 year old from Estherville Ia faced parental consent issues before enlisting.
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Asa R. 'Paylor
J. F. Taylor
Sioux City Journal
Taylor
Sam'a
Navy
P. Be Dunggan
Omaha
A. K. Taylor
Estherville
San Francisco
Surgeon From Onisha Visits Sioux City Station
Dr. Geo. Co. Thomas, recruiting surgeon, traveled from Onisha to Sioux City station. He returned home to obtain necessary papers and was sworn in yesterday under government blanks. The irregularities caused a trip home but papers were registered in dine form.
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Geo. Co. Thomas
Onisha
Sioux City
Iowa Daily Best in State and Its Features
The Register and Leader stands as Iowa’s top newspaper with strong Town news service, market reports, editorials, Washington News Bureau, and major sports coverage. Subscriptions offered at $1.00 daily or $1.60 daily and Sunday through Oct 25, 1908, via publisher, postmaster, news dealer, or direct to Des Moines.
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Iowa
Register and Leader
Register
Leader
Ding
Thea Register and Leader
West
Ia Complete
Chicago
Washington
New As
Des Moines
Towa
Happily Wedded in Glendive and Des Moines Pair
Mr Chas Lischty of Glendive Montana and Miss Gail Belgard of Des Moines wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Irv Kingman in this city on Thursday night June 24. They plan a lakes outing before returning to Glendive where Lischty is a Northern Pacific railroad dispatcher. The Post Office will observe Independence Day on July 3 with lobby open all day and carrier hours set. rural routes will not deliver.
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Chas. Lischty
Glendive
Montana
Gail Belgard
Des Moines
Irv Kingman
The
Lakes
Linchty
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Post Office Department
New Law on County Funds Attracts Interest Savings
A July 4 effective rule requires county treasurers to place funds at interest. With 99 counties averaging 15 million dollars each, state taxpayers gain about 500 thousand dollars annually in interest. The move cuts levies and previously paid 300 thousand yearly to bankers at 3 percent.
Hurrah For The 4th On Sale At The New Store
The Anderson Drug Co presents a July fourth sale with a wide stock of new goods offered at low prices. The promotion emphasizes patriotic holiday merchandise and bargain pricing at the store.
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Anderson Drug Co
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Daath Knell
Sin
Meus Oxfords Moens Fine
Hugh B. Lawrence
Nan. K. Klopp
J. E. Torrens
A. Bause
Wit
Elks Block
Bnoy and
Star Moving Picture
I Killa Ison
Telly, Moffman
Countey
Hossie McKibben
Hattie Ball
C.g Peery
Beasia Jacobson
Vedina
Kdomnody Mayme Beekjorden
Mareueritte
Nolite
Bait
Dossto Schultz
Asa R. Taylor
Iowa Daily
Nodea
First National Bank Mno. PB
Kirby, Oaskier
Estherville, Iowa
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