Fourth Place in Ames Corn Contest Awarded to Crawfordsville Man
W J Johnson of Athens Illinois won fourth place with a score of 7.8 in the Ames corn contest prize event for best 100 ears of corn raised in 1904. J A Boyd of Athens Illinois took second with 9.6 and Asa Turner of Maxwell was third with 9.6. M J Maxwell of Crawfordsville Iowa placed fourth. Rhodes scholarship hearings set for Jan 17 and 18 in Iowa City with six contestants from state colleges. Carl W Ross of Muscatine a senior at the university is a candidate but not required to test.
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Ames
Iowa
Burg Wagon Co
Burlington
W. J. Johnson
Athens
Hii
Ames. Mr. Johnson Won With A Score of 10.2. Second Place Went To J. A. Boyd
Jll
Asa Turner
Maxwell
Story County
J. M. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Iowa City
Iowa University
Drake
Morningside
Upper Iowa University
London
Rhodes Committee
Carl W. Ross
Muscatine
Ross
Ss. U. Lf
Decatur, Til
Irving Institute
Francois
Daily Lowan
Sigma Chi
Alpha Vhi Delta
Loss cripples Knights Templar records in Sioux City fire
Grand Commander William Weldon reports that a major fire in Sioux City destroyed all Knights Templar Grand Commandery records. The collapse will require extensive recovery from state commanderies, delaying access to critical data and plans. Arizona drama at Graham promises a strong frontier post theater piece opening January 17.
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Iowa Falls
William Weldon
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Iowa
Sioux City
J S McCleary Co Sets Low Furniture Prices
Local retailer J S McCleary Co proclaims cheaper furniture than hay as it markets home goods at discount prices, signaling a competition on household essentials.
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J. S. McCleary Co
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Malaria Sickness
Henrietta Texas letter reports a malaria fever and jaundice recovery after taking Electric Bitters. Sold at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
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Henrietta
Tex
J. H. Stewart’s
Borrowed Smiles and Snippets Across Papers
A collage of brief quotes from various papers shows playful exchanges and social quips. Moments include Dr. Frank apologizing to Mrs. Woodby, a lover declaring devotion, a Brooklyn Life scene with Miss Dweller, and a Houston Chronicle note on a family above.
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Brooklyn
Mr. Spooner
Miss Dweller
Infant's Cry Delays Visit as Guest Suggests Courtesy
An infant began crying when visitors arrived and waited a while before the mamma calmed the scene. A guest quips about the baby and teases the idea that their own tolerance might shift if the baby were unsettled.
Soap Tycoon Sells Fame and Fortune in Handout
A quarrel over wealth features Handout Harry-Catman boasting a million dollars from soap sales while Tiepass Teddy resents the windfall. The airship breakdown forces a swift return home as time slips by.
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Harry
Catman
Teddy
Romantic Marriage Inquiries Stir Town Gossip
Dialogue fragments reveal whispered questions about a marriage and a mysterious woman. Characters Mrs Marke Bulky Butters discuss a ride with a lady named Black Maria in New York Mall amid speculation and humor.
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Mrs. Marke
Bulky Butters
New York Mall
Refusal ends marriage proposal in Chicago Tribune excerpt
A young woman rejects a suitor saying she cannot marry him due to his habits. He warns he might not promise, but may become drunk enough to propose again someday. The exchange reflects a tense, personal dispute captured by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Name on Rose Tag at Muntobur Christmas Banquet
A Chicago Tribune note recalls a Christmas banquet at Muntobur’s where roses carried no guest name tag. The florist’s price of 24 dollars per dozen remained visible, and the hosts pretended to forget removing it.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Suitor Seeks Father’s Consent to Marriage
A timid suitor asks for a father’s blessing for his marriage to his daughter. The father bluntly refuses, saying he will not provide financial support or assent. The exchange ends with a curt good day as the suitor departs.
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Houston Chronicle
Philadelphia Press
Health paths in New Orleans ad
A fragment from the Times-Democrat promotes medical systems and cautions on staying healthy. The verse contrasts allopathic and homeopathic methods and favors a straightforward approach as best for wellness.
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New Orleans Times- Democrat
Portleigh's Return to Work Sparks Simple Living Parable
In a Detroit Free Press snippet, Mrs Portleigh recounts attempting a simple life but grew restless from idleness. She explains choosing to work again to reduce lethargy and regain purpose, illustrating a personal pivot toward activity and self discipline.
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Detroit Free Press
Sanders to Join Brooklyn Judge as Court Reporter
Adolph Sanders of Ottumwa, formerly court reporter for Judge F W Eichelberger, will become court reporter for Judge John T Scott in Brooklyn in the Sixth judicial district. He succeeds George Bray of Colfax who is to practice law. Centerville Iowa, Jan 10.
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Adolph Sanders
Ottumwa
F. W. Eichelberger
John T. Scott
Brooklyn
Sanders
George Bray
Colfax
Centerville
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonial pledge
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh and a testimonial from Walding Kinnan Margin of Toledo endorsing F J Cheney and his firm. Internal cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free and price at 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills promoted for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Margin
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Called Best Made
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds saying it is the best made and the fastest cure for colds and best preventive of pneumonia. It is pleasant and safe to take and available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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Chamberlains
Cora Walker
Porterville
California
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Rock Island Ticket Sale Dates For Homeseekers Excursion
Rock Island will sell on January and February and March 21 1805 one way second class colonist tickets to points on the Rock Island and Frisco Systems in Homeseekers Excursion territory across Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico and Texas and to points east of and including Calban Colo Rate one half of regular first class limited fare plus 2 00.
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Rock Island
Frisco
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Texas
Calban
Colo
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Rothschild & CO
Bucc
Ato Mercer
Chilcote
IY Isie
Oaseth
Land of
Sunshine
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Golden State
H. W. Russel
Washington
Marion Ave
Wilber Miller
Payne Bros
D. J. Wittman
Rankin Mauck Implement
Tophy
Inter
Arizona
Graham
New York
Philadelphia
E. A. Lewis & CO
Bauer
Bulkecandy
Roy Y.stichter
Portland
Washington, Iowa
Orval Ota
Alvraes
Florida
VIA
Frisco System
Southern Railway
Saint Louis
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