Barn fire kills six year old in Spencer Town May 7
A six year old boy, George Fate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fate, died in a neighbor’s barn fire in Spencer Town. He was believed to have been playing with hay set alight, and the body was not found until flames filled the structure. Firemen arrived too late to save him. The report also mentions an unrelated note from Electric News about various hypothetical uses of electricity.
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Spencer, Town
George Fate
Grant Fate
Doctors Praise DD in Practice and Cures Promoted
A doctors’ endorsement run extols the external remedy DD Prescription for eczema and similar diseases. Multiple physicians including Dr Haley and Dr Holmes claim cures, urging use with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic. The ad invites readers to visit Sho Shadle & Co. and Williams & Andersons drug store to learn more and obtain remedies.
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Hazy de
Haley
DOD
Foo, Shadle & Co
Db. D. Pb
Jos
Shadle & Co
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wililguis & Andersons
Republican State Convention set for Town Waterlooo June 25 2008
A fragment from a Iowa style report outlines a Republican state convention in Town near Waterloo on Wednesday June 25 2008 at 8 am. Delegates from counties will elect a state central committee adopt a platform and select nominees for state offices. The lengthy text lists county delegate allotments and references to future legislative and party business.
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Towa
Republicaan Sinte Pentent Communitties
Tows
Républicansa
Willlie
Waterloo
Republican Party
Orton
Canyvassar
Tapas
Tie
Proposed Resolution of Necessity for Sewer Project
A city in Mathoryville announces a proposed resolution to construct an eight inch sewer along specified streets, detailing the route from related manholes, estimated cost, assessment method, and a public meeting set for June 2, 1908 to consider objections. The notice names Mayor Ganioway and Clerk B Hower.
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Mathoryville
Lowe
Des Moines
Ketherville
South Eighth Street
Che
Pruyadell
Ganioway
B Hower
Olly Clork
Administrator's Notice from Kinmet County Iowa
The district court of Kinmet county Iowa appoints and commissions an administrator of the estate of Kien Kinnard decedent. All persons having claims against the estate must file with the court clerk sworn and clearly stated within the legal time. Dated at Esthergile Iowa the eighth day of April A.D. Hes Ikwadno P. Kinney Administrators.
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District Court
Kinmet
Iowa
Kien Kinnard
Elvis Aghinest
Permnous Gwinn Oald
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation Cures
An early 20th century note links appendicitis to habitual constipation and promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a treatment. It claims to stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural action, and avoid nausea or gripe. Also mentions a drug share and a wallpaper shop with rooms for rent on North Seventh Street.
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Foley
Willian & Andersons
Allison Solves It End of Naval Battle Ship Clash
Senator Allison proposed a fixed policy of ordering two battleships annually until the American navy reaches the target strength. The plan, discussed with President Roosevelt, won Senate approval 50 to 23. The White House conference followed a strong speech praising Allison's idea and signaling a shift in naval construction policy.
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Senate
Congress
Senator Allison
Allison
White House
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al Itson
Beveridge
Empty Treasury Sighting at Cambridge Campaign Speech
B F Carroll state auditor and governor candidate warned of an empty state treasury if last assembly appropriations are spent. He cited five year disbursements totaling 97.63 million and receipts of 17.13 million, leaving a deficit of 816 thousand. He noted cash of 35.6 thousand on Feb 1 with warrants of 139.8 thousand outstanding.
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B. F. Carroll
Cambridge
General Assembly
Wmomey
Carroll
Rate legislation and Cummins political stance outlined
The piece argues Governor Cummins did not push rate legislation until public sentiment formed. It notes 1902 actions by Senator Trewin urging congress to grant more powers to the interstate commerce commission. It recalls Cummins as a railroad ally in 1906 and describes early backers transporting him to a convention with rail-provided travel, framing a shift in his public position on rates.
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Hee
Trewin
Congress
Nelson-Corliss
Operatate Commerce Commission
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Senate Committee of Interstate Commerce
Iowa
Fragmented political clash frames a looming crisis
The piece reports on W J Bryan and Judge Prouty addressing a great crisis facing the American republic. It cites Mach and the Republican organization, accusing the party of privilege and government control. The language suggests heightened partisan tension and calls for decisive action this year.
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Albert Baird Cumming
Ryan
Ftes
Taminee Armiat
Harrison
Sucre Prouty
Werver
W. J. Bryan
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Waimon
Mach
Mamumon Fialde
Republican Organization
Hach
Hrepublican Party
Nelson campaign chief appeals to Scandinavians over Allison
Gilbertson, former state treasurer and now Cummins camp chairman, urges Scandinavian voters to oppose Senator Allison, contending he opposes Nelson’s Aldrich bill amendment. The piece rebuts the race-based appeal and lauds Allison as a prudent, influential U.S. senator with high public spirit.
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Gilbertson
Cummins
Campaigon
Allison
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Nelson
United States
Senate
Iowa butter and eggs under interstate rate debate
A 1907 Senate hearing transcript shows Senator Cummins challenging the chairman on whether Iowa butter and eggs gain from low freight rates. Cummins argues the rate cuts only lower consumer prices, not Iowa profits, as eastern demand exceeds western supply. The exchange questions if low rates truly benefit farmers and whether products would move with higher costs.
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Cummins
Mer
Ummins
United States
New York
Boston
East
New Hampshire
Mitter
Eres
Boson
Governor Cumming Denies Equal Railroad Rates Claim
In Mt Ayr Ringgold County Iowa 1906 Governor Cumming refutes a claim that Iowa rates on butter eggs and cheese were tied to distant markets. He cites discrepancies noting lines between Iowa and New York Boston Philadelphia and neighboring towns do not carry identical prices.
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Mt Ayr
Ringgold County
Iowa
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Washington
State of
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Eailroad
Vertigat
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