What Hogs Did For Him on Cedar Township Farm
J F H Taylor relays John May of Cedar township as a model stock raiser. From 25 brood sows and a male started last March, May has sold hogs totaling 1565 15 dollars and still holds 103 hogs including 38 brood sows and 70 shoats weighing 25 to 100 pounds. The original 25 hogs cost about 16 dollars each and the male pig 35 dollars. He also reported 15 acres of corn at 100 bushels per acre, 100 acres at 60 bushels, and 60 acres of oats at 44 bushels.
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J. F. H. Taylor
John May
Cedar Township
Mr. May
May
Uncle Eben on Quarrelsome Men and Progress
A line from Uncle Eben warns that quarrelsome men hinder progress and that forward movement comes from constructive talk not back talk. The saying emphasizes patience and practical discourse as key to advancement.
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Uncle Eben
Ambitious Society Figure Accused in Dance Proceeds Case
A troubled figure linked to an elite social circle faced scrutiny after failings in a scheme to divert dance proceeds. Allegations involve misused funds and questionable dealings with event organizers. Local observers describe community trust shattered by the incident.
Horse killed by ladder while Brown paints barn in Gravity
A valuable mare belonging to Jay Brown of Gravity Iowa died in a bizarre accident. While Brown paused for supper he left a ladder propped by the barn. The horse, nosing around, became entangled and pulled the ladder as she moved, breaking a leg and neck and dying in the nearby corn field. The ladder lay intact nearby.
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Gravity
Iowa
Jay Brown
Here
Brown
Embezzler Sealyard Released After Jail Term
Rock Rapids Iowa December 6. E W Sealyard jailed for embezzling about 40 dollars from a Pensia Maid dance proceeds received a thirty day sentence. He posed as a New York paper correspondent at the Pensia Maid reception and aided at Unity hall doors before fleeing to Ellsworth Minnesota. Sheriff Wheatley pursued him and arrested him on a return visit to Lake Park Iowa.
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Rock Rapids
Iowa
E. W Sealyard
Sealyard
Unity Hall
Ellsworth
Minn
Calf Swallows Farmer’s Money in Clinton Yard
Mrs. Luther Calvert of Clinton drops a pocket book with five twenty dollar bills a ten a five and three ones plus a silver quarter. The quarter shows teeth marks and the calf’s stomach yields the mutilated bills after a veterinary call. Bank sees to redemption via Washington.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Luther Calvert
Clinton
Washington
Lightning in barb wire kills cattle on Hogan farm
Onslow Iowa December 6 a flash of lightning struck a barb wire fence on W P Hogan’s farm and traveled along the wire killing three cattle that stood nearby. The animals were found the next morning stiff as if frozen.
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Onslow
Iowa
W. P. Hogan
Dolliver Fund Reaches Two Thousand Dollars
Fort Dodge Iowa December 6 Saturday contributions push the Dolliver memorial fund to two thousand dollars Webb Vincent A R Loomis Fort Dodge financiers and General M Dodge each subscribe one hundred dollars The congressional donations are boosted by a twenty five dollar check from Senator Guggenheim of Colorado The fund now totals two thousand dollars
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Fort Dodge
Dolliver
Uncle Walt Mason Book Sent To Town In Jestful Praise
A reader celebrates Walter Mason for sending a new Uncle Walt rhymes collection to Washington. The note praises the poems for warmth and humor, noting photos and a friendly, non injurious tone. The writer jokes about libel risk and acknowledges George Matthew Adams syndication.
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Uncle Walt
George Matthew Adams
Chickens Shipped in Barrels Rumored Trade Practice
Report notes poultry shipments stored in barrels with about 60 birds per barrel, highlighting an old method of transporting live chickens. The item suggests rural commerce practices and packaging norms of the period.
Three Die After Passenger Train Collision Near Racine
Three men identified as E. Carlson a towerman J. Carlson and Elliott Johnson were killed when their gasoline section car was struck by a Northwestern Railway passenger train last night. The bodies were not found until this morning.
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Racine, Wis
Northwestern Road
E. Carlson
J. Carlson
Elliott Johnson
Champion Chicken Picker at Woodbine Poultry Plant
In Woodbine Iowa at the Roundy and McMurray establishment a worker set a record by killing and picking 276 chickens in a week. The usual daily pace runs 800 to 1,000 chickens with average output 150 to 200 per person.
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Woodbine
Roundy & McMurray Poultry Establishment
Capture of Shorty Runyan Returns to Iowa City
A telegram from Marshalltown reports the capture of Shorty Runyan the self styled wrestling champion of the northwest. He will be brought back to Iowa City on the charge of jumping a board bill.
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Iowa City
Marshalltown
Shorty” Runyan
Northwest
Thirty Credits to Enter Iowa Colleges
Cedar Rapids officials report state board of education approved a schedule fix requiring high school students to accumulate 30 credits to enter any Iowa state college. The rule, adopted in session here, applies to all public colleges and emphasizes core subjects.
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Cedar Rapids
State Board of Education
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Customers
An advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury due to risk to smell and health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. The ad notes testimonials are free and that doctors should prescribe such remedies.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Many Riches in Dukes Marriage and American Ties
The Duke of Manchester, once a New York reporter, married Helena Zimmerman in 1900 linking American influence to British prestige. His American mother aided royal access, secured baptism, and an appointment for the duke while boosting finances through Irish ventures with Zimmerman. The line includes Viscount Mandeville, a godson of the dowager queen.
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New York City
Duke of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Duchess of Manchester
Consuelo Yznaga
William Angus Drogo Montagu
Helena Zimmerman
London
New York
Manchester
Alexandra
Fernando Ygnaga
Kim
Kimbolton Castle
Alexander George Francis Drogo Montagu
Mandeville
England
Viscount Mandeville
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Manchesters
Zimmerman
Swiss Big Honey Producers
Switzerland yields about 100 million pounds of honey annually as its flora supports extensive bee culture across the small nation. Local growers claim robust production from diverse forage.
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Switzerland
Square Money For Ceylon
The British mint released its first square coins in Ceylon a five cent nickel bronze denomination for general use.
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Ceylon
State Populations and Census Increases
The 1910 census shows totals for several states with percent increases from earlier years. Figures include overall population for the nation and states such as West Virginia Minnesota and Tennessee along with comparative past totals and growth rates.
Skovgaard Concert Party To Play At Graham Tonight
The Skovgaard Concert party featuring Danish violinist Axel Skovgaard will appear at Graham tonight. The ensemble promises a versatile program pleasing to concert lovers with soprano Miss May Warner praised for her charming tone. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents.
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Skovgaard
Axel Skovgaard
Graham
May Warner
Young Violinist Wows Audiences Across Midwestern Papers
A gifted musician under thirty displays veteran technique and tonal mastery. Critics from Euclaire Wisconsin Leader Owatonna Journal-Chronicle Kalamazoo Telegraph and Madison State Journal praise his range from torrential passion to delicate murmurs.
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Euclaire
Wis
The Lion and the Mouse at the Graham
The United Play company presents The Lion and the Mouse at the Graham on December 10. Charles Klein authored the play praised for enduring popularity and its timely look at finance driven power in American life.
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United Play Company
Graham
Charles Klein
America
Finance
Klein
The Lion and the Mouse at the Graham
The United Play Co. presents The Lion and the Mouse at the Graham on December 10. The American play tackles political corruption by powerful moneyed interests. Charles Klein wrote it, Henry B. Harris produced it, with strong praise for its timeliness and dramatic merit. Prices 25 50 75 1.00 1.50.
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the United Play Co
Graham
Charles Klein
Henry B. Harris
America
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