Local visitors and shoppers fill The Fair scene
A string of residents and out‑of‑towners frequent The Fair, with extensive notes on Carl Hedges, Ora Hopkinson, Eva Allen, Miss Laurene Moore, and others traveling through Keota West Chester and Pella. Local business listings advertise The Fair coal and goods, while a damaged plate glass at Snouffer Hughes prompts notes on cold weather.
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Eva Allen
Wayland
Carl Hedges
Cedar Falls
Snouffer, Jlughes & Co
Dead Bones and Vital Hope in Ezekiel Sermon
A rural church afternoon and evening meeting featured a sermon on Ezekiel 37 as God’s vision of dry bones coming to life. The preacher contrasted spiritual death with renewed faith, urging repentance and Holy Spirit awakening to revive the congregation.
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God
Ezekiel
Christ
kKhew Ao
Meekiel
Evangelist
Murder by masked men shocks Chicago merchant
EXTRA! Special to The Evening Journal reports Bendetta Senenth a wealthy Chicago merchant was killed in his bed today in his wife’s presence. Three masked men demanded 85 000 in the Black Hand racket as the motive.
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Evening Journal
Chicago
Bendetta Senenth
T Fe
Four Types of Pupils In Ancient Viewpoints
The annod describes four kinds of pupils the sponge the filter the strainer and the sieve. The sponge takes in all the dross the strainer frees what remains the sieve lets go the bray and the fine hour. The student who aims to be the sieve will not have been sent to college in vain.
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Cubitt
Pin Money and Fashions in a Stretched Budget
A fragmented dialogue references paying high prices for hats and luxury items, with characters debating economy and aesthetics. The exchange mentions suppliers like Lippincott and a push to economize by purchasing and wearing new hats, reflecting market pressures and social expectations.
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Drndelay
Liegale
Lippincortt’s
Politician Conveys Congrats to Sarah on Election
A brief Milwaukee report notes a politician congratulates Sarah on her election victory. The exchange highlights a casual tone and the moment of political acknowledgment.
Paris jeweler Dupuis earns Parisian fame in Chicago tale
In a satirical pastiche, M Dupuis a French jeweler in Chicago is celebrated for a fantastical finger nail jewel and a mock grand gesture. The piece lampoons artistic pretension and recalls literary figures like Balzac in a bustling urban scene.
The Baseball Umpire
The article explains road umpires as rare and crucial in baseball. It compares umpire judgment to split second decisions and notes the need for consistency despite pressure from fans or prejudice. It discusses their role in calling safe or out and their influence on the game.
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Adhorn
C. EL van Loan Ih
Munsey
Wreck Claims Six Bulgarian Workmen in Collision
Aberdeen January 3. In a collision between a Milwaukee work train and an extra freight between Greta and Roscoe six Bulgarian workmen were killed and two others injured.
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Aberdeen
Jan. O
Milwaukee
Greta Fini K Roscoe
Philosopher’s reflections on gratitude and pain
A philosopher once thanked fate for toothache when it revealed relief from worse pain and thanked fate for relief from complaints when the toothache began, showing a paradoxical appreciation of suffering as a signal of relief from other ills.
Woman Heads County Schools in Pottawattamie County
Charlotte Dryden, current Glidden city schools principal, has been elected by the county board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Superintendent R Jackson. She accepted the role and filed her bond, becoming the first woman to preside over Pottawattamie county schools.
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Glidden Schools
R. Jackson
M. &. Crosier
Avoca Mad
Connell Bluffs
Mar “Harlotte Dryden
Miss Dryden
Glidden
M. RB. Crosioer
Avoca
Ro Jackson
Mise Dryden
Pottawattamle County
Jefferies Show Backers Face Payment Controversy
Ruben claims he paid for the Jeffries exhibition at the Coliseum but a disputed check complicates the affair. Reverend J W Graves condemns Des Moines officials for blocking the boxing match between heavyweight champ Jeffries and Jack McCormick at the Coliseum Monday night.
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Ruben
Jeffries Gotceh
Seliseum
Cheeck
Commaniy
Quade
Secon
Kansas City
J. Wi. Graves
Calvary Baptist Church
Des Moines
Nnilled by Own Revolver
Elmer Roddy of Dubuque Iowa died instantly from an accidental revolver discharge in a station toilet. He was visiting family from St. Louis where he worked at a bank. While preparing his clothing the weapon discharged as he awaited an Illinois Central train. He was soon to be married.
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Dubuque, la
Elmer Roddy
St. Louis
Pioneer Minister Paul Bredow Dies After 47 Years in Faith
Mason City Iowa January 5 Death came to Rev Paul Bredow of Waverly father of the wife of Rev Loreh of this city and a pioneer minister of the German Lutheran church He died at seventy four He began his pastorate forty seven years ago at St Johns church Dubuque and later served Maxfield for twenty eight years The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Mason City
Paul Bredow
Waverly
FL Loreh
St. John's Church
Dubuque
Maxfield
Savage Held For Murder In Austrian Miner's Death
Newton Ia Jan 5 The coroner's jury found Dan Gorouga an Austrian miner died from a pistol wound inflicted by Miller Savage a fellow miner and countryman Savage is still jailed in Newton awaiting further action
Banks to Use Inspector for Bank Audits in Des Moines
Des Moines Clearing House association will hire an inspector to review bank affairs, signaling tighter control. Iowa City faces a coal famine with the university closed until next Monday and potential school closures as coal supplies dwindle.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Iowa City
Fragmentary OCR Reflects Civil War Era Speech
Jumbled lines describe a late general and a ceremony in his honor, mentioning a penk and a famous leader, with a critic noting a harsh attitude toward Indians and a remark about enlisting men with birdheaded traits. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or places.
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Edoward M. McCook
Ike’s
Co Dhiner
Metookh
Leesan
Storm paralyses Mason City with fourteen inches of snow
A severe snowstorm hits Mason City leaving fourteen inches on the ground. Streets are jammed and streetcar service is completely stopped. The Short Line railroad is blocked, with passengers and freight abandoned.
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Mason City
la. Jan
Fraley Files Candidacy for Iowa Attorney General
Fraily after position Keokuk January 5 Fort Madison city solicitor Joseph R Fraley announces candidacy for attorney general after serving three terms.
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Fraily
Keokuk
Joseph R. Fraley
Clty Gsolieitor
Fort Madison
Canned Pears Kill Four in Sawtelle Home
Four people died and six were seriously ill in Sawtelle California after eating canned pears at the home of Mrs. D G Valdez. The deceased are Mrs A Fernandez Isabel Fernandez Mrs D G Valdez and Frank Garcia. The pears were canned by Mrs Valdez and police seized part of the contents as investigators probe the poisoning.
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I. Sawtelle
Cal
D. G. Valdez
A. Fernandez
Isabel Fernandez
G. Valdez
Frank Garcia
Valdez
Third robber slain in Chicago during post office raid
An unidentified man, claimed by police to be an accomplice of Otto Olson, was shot and killed by Chicago police as he attempted to flee a house where he had surrendered. He is the third robber killed by police since January 1 in the Norwood Park post office case.
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Chicago
Otto Olson
Norwood Park
SLAIN BY LAWYER IN SMITHVILLE
Nashville report says Haske Johnson a prominent merchant in Smithville De Kalb county was shot and killed in Smithville by F F Crowley an attorney. Johnson had been sued for breach of promise and Crowley faced a more serious indictment likely tied to the case. Crowley's daughter was mentioned in connection with the legal proceedings.
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Nashville
Tenn
Johnson
Smithville
de Kalb County
Appeals Court Reverses Ruling Against Santa Fe Railroad
The U S circuit court of appeals reversed a district court judgment in the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe case charging violation of the hours of service act. The case is remanded for a new trial as operators were on duty from 6:30 a m to 6:30 p m with noon to 3 p m relief, totaling nine hours of duty.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
United States
Sims
Tongs Stirred by Trial in Bow Kum Murder Case
New York court hears murder case against Lan Tang and Lau Shing of the Four Brothers clan over Bow Kum known as the Plum Blossom. She was stabbed in a Chinatown room last August after being brought from San Francisco by Chin Lem of the On Leong Lings. Bow Kum allegedly stole from a San Francisco Four Brothers member who paid $2,000 for her. the clan sought revenge upon learning her location in New York.
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New York
Four Brothers
Bow Kum
Plum Blossom
Chinatown
San Francisco
Chin Lem
On Leong Lings
Willard Elected B and O President After Murray Resigns
Oscar Murray resigns as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad effective January 14. Daniel Willard, vice president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, is elected to succeed him.
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Burlington
Murray
New York
Oscar Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Daniel Willard
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Mr. Murray
Fire wipes out Norwegian home for aged in Chicago
A new Norwegian old people’s home in Chicago was destroyed by fire, delaying occupancy set for January 15. Loss is estimated at 56000 dollars.
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Chicago
Sugar probe to extend to other ports
Washington January 5 inquiries will extend the sugar underweighing probe beyond New York to other U S ports. Large quantities arrive at San Francisco and Boston with smaller amounts at additional ports. The search to detect underweighing at sites other than New York will start once arrangements are in place.
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Washington
Jan
New York
United States
San Franeo
Boston
Four Burn to Death in Fort William Boarding House
A fire at a boarding house in Fort William Ontario on January 5 killed four people who were burned to death. The blaze destroyed the building, and authorities began investigations into the cause as rescue teams battled the flames.
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Fort William
Ont
Notice for Company D Drill and Army Instructor
There will be a drill of Company D Thursday evening with all members urged to attend. Beginning early in February Sergeant Hays of the regular army will instruct the unit for a full month. All members should be present for this and other important business. Signed Tit2 Lieut. Leroy Schilling.
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Hays
Regular Army
Leroy Schilling
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