Agricultural education cars tour the West to teach farmers
The seed and soil education cars left Chicago on a Burlington train carrying university professors who will instruct western farmers in scientific agriculture. After visiting Illinois towns they plan to tour Missouri Nebraska and Wyoming inviting farmers to observe seed and soil demonstrations.
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Chicago
Union Station
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Wisconsin
West
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Wyoming
Census duty shift to county auditors in Iowa
Attorney General Mullan informs the state executive council that when assessors strike on census taking in Appanoose and other counties, county auditors must appoint replacements and the appointees may be compensated by the counties. The 1905 census law places this work with county auditors to prevent hindered censuses by objecting officials.
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Mullan
State Executive Council
Des Moines
Appanoese
Johnson Martin Bound Over After Fremont Shooting
Sigourney Iowa reports John Martin shot Arthur Lynch north of Fremont days ago. Martin waived preliminary and was bound over to the grand jury under $2 000 bond. He returned home as Lynch’s condition improves and is not in danger of death.
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Sigourney
Iowa
Johnson Martin
Arthur Lynch
Fremont
Lynch
Texas Representative Proposes Mileage Payment Ban for Free Passes
Representative Shepard of Texas introduces a bill prohibiting mileage payments to senators and house members who ride free passes. The measure requires a written statement filed with the senate president and house speaker confirming nonuse of a pass before mileage is issued.
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Washington, Bb. C
Shepard
Texas
House
Senate
Heston to Coach Drake Football for 1250 in First Season
William Heston star halfback will coach Drake University's football team next fall with a salary around 1250 for two months. He rejected offers of 1000 from other colleges as Drake negotiates a game with Michigan, which would mark Yost facing a former pupil.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
William Heston
Drake University
Heston
Kansas
Herreinstein
Haskell Indians
Drake
Michigan
Yost
Professor Curtiss to Visit Denver and Fort Collins
Ames report notes Professor F. Curtiss plans a short trip to Denver followed by a stay at Colorado State Agricultural College in Fort Collins to assist with a stock and grain judging short course.
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Ames
Jan
F. Curtiss
Denver
Colorado
State Agricultural College
Ft. Collins
Violinist Hans Albert Committed After Wayne Concerts
Hans Albert, a nationally known violinist, performed two concerts at Wayne Nebraska while under guard by a sheriff. He was then brought before an insanity board and committed to the Lincoln asylum.
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Sioux City
Stark
Hans Albert
Wayne
Nebr
Lincoln
Johnsons Goods and Cough Remedy Ad
Johnson has all kinds of goods and invites customers to see him. Consumption cures with Cough remedy on sale. White wine rap label noted as best, claimed to cure a cold in one day if taken early. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Sold by J H Stewart.
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Johnson
J. H. Stewart
Social round of West Chester events and club notices
A sequence of society notices details six oclock dinner at J B Craynes West Chester home oyster supper after store hours for New York store clerks and various teas showers and entertaining at multiple homes. Upcoming events include marriage of Estella Essley to Lester Ranch a Fortnightly club meeting at Baptist church with current events program and a Fortnightly club house economics session reviewing Sugar as Food.
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New York
Miller
West Main Street
Estella Essley
Lester
Martin Easley
Baptist Church
Department of Current Events
Household Economics
Fresh rolls at the Vienna today and all the time
Fresh rolls at the Vienna bakery attract steady crowds with warm loaves. Local patrons praise the crust and aroma as daily staples for breakfast and lunch.
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Vienna
Nancy Womelsdorf Testimony in Fairfield Murder Probe
Mrs. Nancy Womelsdorf wife of Christian Womelsdorf who was killed near Brighton was subpoenaed to Fairfield and questioned about the murder night. Her testimony matched the inquest account and she remains free from arrest despite rumors.
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Nancy Womelsdorf
Fairfield
Evening Journal
Christian Womelsdorf
Brighton
Grinnell Defeats Oskaloosa Y M C A In Lopsided
Grinnell won 62 to 23 over Oskaloosa Y M C A in Grinnell Iowa on Saturday night. The game featured many fouls though play was not rough and both teams endured penalties about equally. Grinnell struggled with shooting which kept the margin from growing.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Oskaloosa Y. M. C. A
Washington Boys Win in Inter Academic Debate
Morgan Park academy defeated Armour academy at Morgan Park in the Inter academic league debate. Debaters for Morgan Park were Thomas Miller Charles Cunningham and Maurice Price with Armour represented by W Field Martin McDonald and Ernest Beifle.
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Chicago Tribune
Morgan Park Academy
Armour Academy
Tom Miller
Chas. Cunningham
Moran Park
Washington
Morgan Park
Nnion
Thomas Miller
Charles Cunningham
Maurice Price
W. Field
Martin McDonald
Ernest Beifle
Armour
Electric Bitters Marketed As Cure For Malaria
A testimonial from Henrietta Texas says Electric Bitters cured severe malaria and jaundice after quinine caused bad after effects. Sold at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 60 cents with guarantee.
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Henrietta
Tex
J. H. Stewart
Brighton Lady Dies Suddenly in Bloomfield
Mrs. James Whistler of Brighton died at her parents home in Bloomfield last evening. She was about 25 years old and survived by her husband, a local blacksmith, and three children, the youngest only three days old and healthy. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Bloomfield
Brighton
Evening Journal
James Whistler
Regular meeting notice for G A R post announced
Tomorrow evening the G A R post holds a regular meeting with full attendance desired led by W H Warner P C. Johnson is urged for those seeking a fresh pie. Mrs C C Owen of West Chester visited the city. Vienna bakery advertises best value for money.
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G. A. R. Post
W. H. Warner
P. C
C. C. Owen
West Chester
Powell Action in Hayti Sparks Canal Governance Debate
Representatives from all parties in Panama urge United States Minister Harrett to withdraw the suggestion that the canal go governor and minister roles be unified. Harrett defends the proposal as in Panama and US interest and will report to Washington.
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Panama
United States
Harrett
Washington
Canal
Panana
Pension bill ushers in record with desertion case in house
Washington January 16 The first pension bill presented as the house began its session prompted a close inquiry by Maddox of Georgia into the case of Loudenslager of New Jersey who faced questions about desertion and reenlistment. The exchange drew laughter when Maddox exclaimed the man was dead. Grosvenor suggested sending an engrossed copy of proceedings. Also noted is the resignation of William Williams from the immigration post in New York to take effect February 10, accepted with high praise by the president.
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Washington
Powell
State Department
Poarthen
Jaeger Huber
United States
Hattien Bank
House
Maddox
Georgia
Loudenshirer
New Jersey
Grosvenor
Loudenslager
William Williams
New York
Williams
Governor’s daughter Dorothy Deneen sings after illness
Chicago reports the 10 year old Dorothy Deneen daughter of the governor has spoken and eaten solid food following an appendicitis operation. Doctors say she is almost recovered and out of danger. The governor notes her improvement as remarkable and her voice returned.
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Chicago
Dorothy Deneen
Bond couple marks seventieth wedding anniversary
Mason City Iowa January 16 Mr and Mrs Silas W Bond celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary. The husband is 94 and the wife 91. They are in good health and claim to be the longest married couple in the United States.
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Mason City
Silas W. Bond
United States
Coal Theft Case Alleges 20000 Tons Taken From Farm Mine
John W. Cree sues Walter S. Bogle & Co of Chicago for 20000 in damages alleging mining operations extended from the company's mine onto plaintiff's farm and 20000 tons of coal were taken.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John W. Cree
Walter S. Bogle & Co
Chicago
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