Singmaster & Sons Import Record Horses Arrive by Special Train
The largest number of horses imported by Singmaster & Sons arrived last evening at 7 o'clock by a special train. Seven stock express cars carried 125 head from Europe. J. Omer Singmaster led the shipment from Liverpool to New York and Keota, with several horsemen aiding. Two horses were ill or died during the journey. the rest unloaded by nearly 11 pm with local help.
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Singmaster & Sons
Europe
J. Omer Singmaster
Liverpool
New York
Keota
Omer
Miteau
Ray Stewart
Clarence Pool
William Smock
C. A. Lacey
Muscatine
John Carris
Vic Vercheval
Water Works Franchise Defeated In Council Bluffs Vote
The twenty five year franchise proposal for the water works company was defeated Tuesday by 2111 to 757. Municipal ownership advocates secured the result, and no immediate push for municipal ownership is expected. A new form of franchise is likely the solution.
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Council Bluffs
Water Works Company
Miller Returns From Delta Visit After Short Stay
James C. Miller arrived back from Delta last evening following a brief stay at the Elmer Crim home.
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James C. Miller
Delta
Elmer Crim
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertising Claim
An old warning promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts the remedy cures all forms and urges purchase from druggists, reflecting period advertising language.
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Foley
Wists
Des Moines Troops Endure Heat and Mud On March
From Camp Cummins Des Moines Aug 6 1907 a war correspondent describes Co D Washington men marching in heat and mud. Soldiers carry 50 plus pounds including Krag rifles canteens shelter rolls and ponchos. A grand parade of regulars from Fort Snelling Des Moines and Riley precedes a cross country march to Cemetery Ridge and Corydon Bridge as Browns defend Des Moines from a Blue Army projected capture.
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Des Moines
Camp Cummins
A. B. Cummins
Brown Army
Lincoln
Cummins
Buffalo Bill
2Nd U. S. Cavalry
Sth
U. S. Light Artillery
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Signal Corps
Perry
Beaver Creek
Cemetery Ridge
Seminary
Red Cross
Co. D
54Th
55Th Iowa
2Nd
U. S
Corydon Bridge
Here
Blue Army
56Th Town
Polk City
Buster Springman
Ed McGee
Buster
J. Miller
New Fall Dress Goods and Silks at the New York Store
The New York Store announces new fall dress goods and silks now on display. Shoppers are invited to view a selection of fabrics and patterns for upcoming season wardrobes.
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New York
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Snouffer, Hughes & Go
Sing’s
C. A. Singmaster
Horsemen McKinstrey
Mike Streit
Keota Eagle
Windsor
Journal
John Miller
Camp Bowen
The
Washington
North Pole
Work & Meek
Nicola & Harmon
North Side
Tobias Minick & Son
Washington, Iowa
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Kelly
Mason Transfer & Storage
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