Dennison traveler King noted for globe trips and ship work
Andreas F. King of Dennison, who died last week, was likely the town’s most traveled man, having circumnavigated the globe three times and served as a ship carpenter in the Danish navy and merchant service. Kossuth County plans full mail delivery with extensive routes. optimism fades on next year’s crop prospects as Henry Wallace warns of light grain yields and potential dryness.
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Andreas F. King of
Dennison
Globe
Moyer labor leader on trial linked to Idaho and old towns
The report ties labor leader Moyer to Boise City and Boone where his brother remains a conductor on the interurban line. It debunks a Joliet burglary conviction claim and notes his nervy youth there. The Algona paper comments Roosevelt third-term debates, urging calm and republic preservation.
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Moyer
Boise City
Idaho
Boone
Deadwood
Joliet
Bruce bill taxes itinerant vendors by county
A local bill required transient merchants and itinerant vendors to pay an annual tax to the county treasurer where they operate. The levy is $26 for peddlers on foot, $50 with one horse, and $75 with a team. The measure targets peddlers selling by sample or taking orders for future delivery.
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Bruce
Progressives Reward Exploits and Fank’s Fall from Grace
A Des Moines Capital critique describes Fank as conscientious yet ignored by a mob faction seeking glory. The article portrays him as broken in health, beset by misfortune, and left unhonored while others are rewarded. The piece condemns brutal politics and ends with an unrelated skin ointment advertisement.
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Fank
Des Moines
Dean
Three Months of Denatured Alcohol in Scientif ic American
Three months after the Tax-Free Alcohol Act took effect the law shows promise with needed amendments. Denatured spirit remains affordable at 36 to 40 cents per gallon, with New York City buyers paying 36 cents in five-barred lots. The piece notes industry benefits, continued reliance on standard denaturants, and broader alcohol utilization. A lingering ad promotes Dr Thomas Belvetric Oil as a strong cheap liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientife American
New York City
Threatened Mussel Shortage Hits Major Pearl Button Centers
A looming mussel shortage affects the Magcntine region with large pearl button factories nearby. River systems Mississippi Des Moines Wabash White Red Cedar River once yielded ample supply, now declining due to shifting geological conditions. The Bureau of Fisheries will study causes and seek remedies while local commerce debates a controversial handbill advertising scheme backed by Jas B Cox Co. The open fishing season is reported as ongoing.
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Magcntine
Missippi
Des Moines
Wabash
Bureau of Fisheries
Democrat
Jas
Cox & Co
Commercial Club
Mmany
Measrs, Cox & Co
Commercb
Progressives overlook Hon A B Funk for governor
The excerpt praises Hon. A B Funk as the key figure shaping Progressive policies and keeping them on a high plane. It asserts Funk is a clean man and would be a credit to the people as governor, asserting he deserves no reward for his modest public service.
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A. B. Funk
Funk
Tows
Pele
Politica
Le Beau Terminal Aims to Serve Vast Rail Network
Le Beau South Dakota hosts the western terminal of the New Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. The project spans ninety acres with shops, a roadhouse, cattle yards for a thousand head, artesian wells, natural gas, brick and pottery clay sites, and multiple factory locations. Rails expected to reach Le Beau by September 1, 1907, as grading proceeds toward Cheyenne Reservation and eastern Montana homestead country. For information contact townsite agent Mhos A Way.
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South Dakotas
Missouri River
Cheyenne Reservation
Butte County
South Dakota
Montana
le Beau
Mhos
Aberdgen
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
An old advert claims ear deafness stems from an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It asserts local applications fail and offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes instructions to take Hall's Catarrh Pills for constipation relief.
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Hall
Toledo
Ole
Dru
Dandelion Defends Its Place InCity Debate
The Indianapolis News argues for the dandelion against Kokomo Topeka and city officials, praising its beauty and medicinal value. It cites its origin name dent de lion, notes its year round hardiness, and argues the plant provides greens and beer, while challenging calls for destruction.
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Indianapolis
Dictidélion
Sélub
Kokomo
Topeka
Funk Seen as Resilient Figure in Iowa Politics
Mason City Times-Herald notes that critics who opposed Senator Funk during his peak both physically and politically are now predicting doom if he seeks governor. The piece stresses Funk’s enduring presence in Iowa politics, his health battles, and anticipation of his return from a winter on the Pacific coast.
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Mason City
Unequal Justice and Literary Figures Highlight Weekly Paper Ad
The piece notes unequal justice and contrasts a son of a national anthem writer serving time in Anamosa for bank wrecking with a hymn writer allowed to go unsynced. It urges readers to rely on a weekly newspaper like The Weekly Inter Ocean for concise event summaries at low cost, and mentions the Bangbusch self closing Ink Well for sale by Vindicator and Republican.
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Washington Post
Justice
America
Anamosa
Bedolia
Aily Newsrpapers
Inter Qcean
Bangbusch
The
Vindicator
Republican Co
Engraved Spoons Free for Commencement Gifts
Jay Johnston & Co offers free engraving on spoons for commencement gifts, showcasing a promotional service aimed at graduates and their families through the local shop.
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Jay Johnston
Western Electric payroll cut hints at price dynamics
The Western Electric company has cut about 5,000 workers, citing excessive prosperity in some business areas. The piece explains reduced consumer buying as prices rise, predicting layoffs at lower wages when workers return. It argues prices should fall to spur renewed demand and lower production costs.
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Sioux City Journal
Western Electric Company
Plant Trees for Forest Rebuild and Stewardship
The piece urges extensive tree planting this spring to counteract peak timber use. It warns that denudation across Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan has reduced salable timber and lowered lumber quality. It calls on landowners to plant trees with thoughtful variety and careful cultivation to begin restoring forests.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Time Use and Moral Standing in Redfield Society
A Redfield Press opinion debates whether urban youth waste time or act with virtue. It argues country boys gain resilience through work and hardship, while city youth face temptations and weaker foundations for stability. The piece credits Oscar Robbing for Praying or livery and notes a notice to settle at the office by a specified date.
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Redfield Press
America
Perhbapa
Redfield
Oscar
Summer School for Teachers at Spencer University
Six week term with high instructors offered as a free Chautauqua course. For full information address R. BR, Stuart, Pres., Spencer, Iowa.
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Spencer Business University
R. BR
Stuart
Pres
Spencer
Towa
PagruRny For Heat Twelve Mile Lake Township
A fragment from a nineteenth century notice mentions a neat fractional half of section nineteen in Twelve Mile Lake Township. It references parcels described as gallon or addreag and names Pygeon and Preonne Batherville Tg4.
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Twelve Mile Lake Township
Pygeon & Preonne Batherville
The Little Prospector cast reassembled for two hour play
The King Perkins Company closes season at Lough Opera House Friday May 17. Chic Perkins Frank G King Mrs Mattie Perkins Frank G Jr and seven others form the new cast in the updated production.
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Little Prospector
The
King-Perkins Company
the Lough Opera House
Neighbors Fooled By Cough Cure Miracle
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough after neighbors predicted she would not recover. She writes that four one dollar bottles restored her health and notes the remedy is guaranteed by Will James Anderson’s druggists. Trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Will James & Anderson
Pianos to Rent by Frank Albro
For sale and rent notices list pianos for rent by Frank Albro, plus a house on South Eight Latreat and three heavy work horses. Contact phone 177 for details.
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Frank Albro
SaLy
Commencement Ink Promises From Johnston & Co Store
Johnston & Co advertises inks for commencement gifts in the Vindicator and Republican Co. Cartera line. The note touts availability at the store with phrases about desired items and the “pit line” for commencement selections, urging readers to visit.
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Jay. Johnston & Co
The Price of Health in Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas writes that the price of health in a malaria district is 256 cents for a box of Dr. King s New Life Pills. Pills change gently and impart life and vigor to the system. 260 satisfaction guaranteed at Williams and Anderson s druggists.
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Dr. King
Ella Slayton
Noland
Ark
Williams & Anderson's
Baseball Season Offer From The Daily Register and Leader
The Daily Register and Leader offers a baseball season subscription through October 10, 1907 for $1.60, or daily and Sunday for $2.25. It promises full box scores of Western and Iowa League games each day, with morning publication and gossip tailored to Iowa fans. Des Moines publishers invite subscription requests via mail or direct forwarding.
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Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Iowa
Regtater and Leader Co
Des Moines
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Avery
F. Schaad, Jr
Bartor Geo
A. Nichols
Estherville
Ilown
Ander
Official Paper
Estherville and
Emmet County
Kossuth
Henry Wallace
Wallaces Farmer
Algona Upper Des Moines
Thomas
Amuriga
le Beau, S. D
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Senator Funk
Vanese
W. H. Davis
King Perkins
Lough’s Opera House
Fort
Ay Johnston & Co
Vindicator and Republican Co. Cartera
Amelda
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