Rock Island Plans Skunk River Right of Way Change
Andrew F. Crane began work on the Skunk river right of way with Jas T. Maher. The Rock Island system aims to reduce grade over Brighton hill and straighten the track. The new line would diverge near the water tank and the bridge would sit about 100 feet below the dam. Surveying and land purchases from Sandy Hook to Brighton are planned to connect with the Perlee cut-off. Changes may be made eventually but no date is set.
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Andrew F. Crane
Rock Island
Skunk River
Jas ‘T. Maher
Chicago
Brighton Hill
Sandy Hook
Hrighton
Perlee
Trolley Line Talks Spur Mt Pleasant–Washington Project
Mr. Pleasant Man visited to discuss extending the trolley with a local committee. Mt Pleasant backers favor a direct Mt Pleasant to Washington line via Olds with a Winfield spur. Iowa City Kalona Washington representatives form an incorporation committee led by Rodman Brookhart Carson to draft articles for the Iowa City Kalona and Washington Railway Construction Company. A later meeting will review the incorporation report and a Mt Pleasant Washington through line is seen as desirable.
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J. ©. Bell
Mr. Pleasant
Bell
Mt. Pleasant
Winfield
Wayne
Washington
Olds
Rodman
8. W. Brookhart
George Carson
Iowa City
Iowa City, Kalona
Iowa City, Kalona and Washington
Nellie Cox Wins Gold Medal At Chautauqua Contest
At Columbus Junction Chautauqua Nellie Cox of Winfield won first honors in the gold medal contest held at 10 30 this morning. Mrs. Sadie Forrs of Lone Tree took second, with Elia Orris Della Tomlinson and Blanche Gorden of Washington among other contestants. A large crowd gathered for the program as lectures by L B Wickersham and Gen. O O Howard were announced for tomorrow.
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Columbus Junction
Chautauqua
Nellie Cox
Winfield
Fannie A. McDowell
Washington
Sadie Forrs
Lone Tree
Eli
City Hospital funds slow but steady progress toward goal
The hospital fundraiser reports slow but steady progress as a committee led by Dr. Wickham and C. Cunningham seeks contributions to raise about 5000 for construction equipment and general expenses. Subscriptions may be given to any committee member, with September 1 deadline looming to secure the use of the Keck building for the project.
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Dr. Wickham
C. Cunningham
D. J. Palmer
Keck
Local game called off after Harper player injury
The planned ball game between the local team and Harper next Thursday was canceled due to an accident involving a Harper player. Ainsworth game this afternoon with the home team and Ainsworth lads was postponed. Regular Commercial Club meeting tonight in the Club House. Will Wilson and Miss Fannie Wilson visit East Washington relatives. Miss Fannie Shearer becomes hello girl replacing Gertrude Smith at the telephone exchange. Dr. and Mrs. D J Dewey return from a western trip. Mrs. James Rice and three children arrive from Des Moines to visit Mrs. Rice’s mother. Miss Jessie Crooks travels to Crawfordsville for a brief visit.
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Ainsworth
Will Wilson
Oklahoma
South
Fannie Wilson
Chicago
R. T. Wilson
Washington
Fannie Shearer
Hello
Telephone Exchange
Gertrude Smith
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Regular Meeting Notice for Washington Chapter No 98
Washington Chapter No 98 Order of the Eastern Star calls a regular meeting Thursday evening August 20 with full attendance desired. A 50-31 vote tally or outcome noted in the record.
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Washington
Order Eastern Star
Mrs J C Merrilar of Winfield Visits City Today
Mrs. J. C. Merrilar of Winfield was calling on friends in the city today. She spent time visiting acquaintances and chatting about local events.
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J. C. Merrilar
Winfield
City
J. J. Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
Fred Smith
Richland
Local visitors and news from Ainsworth and surroundings
Ainsworth and nearby towns report residents visiting Muscatine Richmond and Columbus Junction. A baby birth is announced in Atlantic. Mentions of improving health and relocations appear among local people, with notes on oyster training lore and a partridge nesting anecdote.
Educating Oysters In Oyster School Lessons
A fish dealer explains the existence of oyster schools to teach limited oyster intelligence. He notes oysters are stubbornly perceived as stupid but can acquire basic lessons. the piece frames a humorous look at training practices and ideas from years ago.
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Philadelphia
Uncertain Romance Frays Nerves In Castleton Club Scene
Castleton frets over marriage prospects as a widow lingers in the club. The man debates engagement while Mrs. Castleton worries and nerves intensify the social tension.
Do you think betting is right or wrong in town tale
The town oracle weighs betting motive noting it is wrong when one cannot afford a loss and merely a folly if one can afford it. The exchange appears in a St. Louis Lumberman quote reflecting moral stance on gambling.
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Castleton
Detroit Free Press
St. Louis
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