Good Roads and Hill Road Making in Iowa Debate
The 1904 Iowa legislature created a highway commission at the state college. Leaders like W. F. Baker of Council Bluffs and Curtis Hill of Missouri discuss dirt vs macadam roads, sand and clay mixing, hill drainage, and economical maintenance as they tour conventions in Ames, Council Bluffs, and Waterloo.
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State College
Highway Commission
Ames
Council Bluffs
Waterloo
H. E. Colby
W. L. Spoon
Good Roads Department of
Washington
Omaha
W. F. Baker
Cornell Bluffs
Baker
Dye
Sign of Carelessness
A weedy highway marks a careless road district with untended lanes and overgrown vegetation, reflecting neglect in local road maintenance and oversight.
Royal Neighbors Install Jan 19 With Basket Supper
The Royal Neighbors will hold their annual installation on January 19. All Neighbors' wives and husbands are invited. After the installation a basket supper will be served. each Neighbor should bring two plates knives forks and a cup. The Twentieth Century Reading circle meets Tuesday at 2 30 at Mrs J H Stewart's home.
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Reading Circle
J. H. Stewart
Death of Mrs. Margaret Neiswanger in Ainsworth
Mrs. Margaret Neiswanger died at 6 15 am yesterday at her Ainsworth home from pneumonia after years of paralysis. Born December 6 1841 in Jefferson county Ohio she was 67. Survived by six of nine children including Martin Grover and Edna. Funeral at the Thompson home in Washington conducted by Rev J E Weigle. burial in Washington cemetery.
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Ainsworth
Margaret Neiswanger
Jefferson County
Ohio
Samuel Neiswanger
Martin
Muscatine
Barbara Griffith
Marie Thompson
Washington
Thomas Neiswanger
Edna Thompson
Harvey
Iowa
Grover
Methodist Church
W. J. Thompson
J. E. Weigle
M. E. Church
Washington Cemetery
Another New Family Joins George H. Paul Co
George H. Paul Co adds W. J. Southwell of St. Paul Minn to its Washington team. Southwell comes from Luse Land Co and previously John G. Lund Co in Minneapolis. He has fifteen years in land business and will assist manager in Washington. his wife will join soon.
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George H. Paul Co
W. J. Southwell
St. Paul, Minn
George H. Paul
St. Paul
Southwell
Washington
Fortnightly Club Musical Dept to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Fortnightly club musical department will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs J B Crooks to discuss plans and activities for the season.
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J. B. Crooks
Social Evening Hosts Twenty Friends With Cards
Mr and Mrs Charles Hexworth entertained a company of friends and neighbors Saturday evening south of the city. Cards and progressive euchre provided entertainment for about twenty guests. Refreshments after the contest proved equally enjoyable.
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Charles Hexworth
Grace Noland Weds Lindley Mize in Amarillo Texas
Notice from Muscatine dated January 16 reports Miss Grace Noland and Lindley Mize married in Amarillo Texas on Thursday evening. Both formerly lived in Columbus Junction and have friends in Muscatine glad to learn of the union.
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Muscatine
J. E. McElroy
Mulberry Avenue
Grace Noland
Lindley Mize
Amarillo
Texas
Columbus Junction
Post meeting announced for tomorrow at 7 30
G A Black post commander requests good attendance at the regular post meeting scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 30.
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G. A. Black
Allen Chance and Wife Dine Together
Allen Chance and his wife shared dinner at the Harvey Chance home yesterday, a casual family gathering noted by neighbors. No other details about guests or occasion were provided.
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Allen Chance
Harvey Chance
D of H Social Women Host Quilt Sale and Awards
The D of H plus A O U W members and friends gathered in the hall for an evening of entertainment. A quilt number draw awarded the quilt to Mrs Hal Nelson. A shadow social followed with box luncheon and cake votes awarding Fern Neal first and Wanda Neiswanger second for the top cake. A musical program closed the night.
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D. of H
Hal Nelson
Fern Neal
Wanda Neiswanger
Bowling Scores Spark Winter Series At Commercial Club
Athletics led by Hull Corbin top the first night with a 402 average and total 1734 as Dixon Hull and team peers posted strong scores. Pirates led by Crooks Wilson opened with solid games, the trio finishing with 496 and 457 as Buckley Cunningham and Crooks added their totals.
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Hull
Corbin
Stock
Dixon
Pirates
Crooks
Wilson
Buckley
Cunningham
Local notes from town church event and travels
Music event at the M. EK church on the 19th draws local attendees. Mrs. Alex Miller travels to Fairfield this morning, while W. B. Steele leaves for Albia for a few days. Miss Anna Lawson of Ottumwa visits, returning home today. A newborn son arrives for Mr. and Mrs. John A. Springer yesterday. the father is abroad in the Philippines, due home in spring.
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Alex Miller
Fairfield
W. B. Steele
Albia
Anna Lawson
Ottumwa
John A. Springer
Philippine Islands
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Helps Lungs Heal Fast
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for la grippe coughs that could become pneumonia, claiming the medicine heals inflamed lungs and averts danger. Also notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as a source. A separate item records Mr. and Mrs. Wm Nicholson leaving for Walter Oklahoma to visit their son George for several weeks.
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Foley
Lemmon
Proof of Will Notice in Iowa District Court
There is a will on file in Washington County Iowa for William Cullumber deceased. A hearing to prove the will is set for Wednesday January 27 1909 at 9 am in the District Court of Washington County. G S Eckerman Clerk of the District Court.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
William Cullumber
Eckerman
Fortnightly Club to Meet with Emma Buxbaum This Evening
The current events department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Miss Emma Buxbaum this evening.
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Emma Buxbaum
McFarland v C R J P R R Arguments Continue
In district court this afternoon the case McFarland versus the C R J P R R continues after the evidence was completed. Jurors were excused last Saturday at noon and are expected to reconvene this afternoon.
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McFarland
Program Begins at 8 15 Tuesday Evening
A program starts at 8 15 Tuesday evening with a request to arrive on time. The note records the time and call to punctuality.
Gratt in Russia and the Shoes that Aced a Transfer
An officer sought a transfer in the Russian general staff but faced a hard barrier. A senior officer noted his shoes were unfit for an officer and directed him to a shoemaker. Eight days later the officer bought boots for 250 dollars and, with new shoes, secured the transfer he desired.
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Tie
Oficer
Oyster Supper Changes Venue for Pleasant Hill Church Benefit
The oyster supper for Pleasant Hill church is moved to the Norman Pratt home on Tuesday evening from the previously announced Harry Jones home. Attend the B. E. O. concert on Tuesday the 19th. Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised as a cure for chronic constipation and sluggish liver.
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Norman Pratt
Harry Jones
Foley
Lemmon
His Hobby and The Mail List Quest
A New York Sun item profiles a man who reads the New York general post office letter list for his name every time it appears. He has never found a letter for himself or relatives and treats the search as a curious hobby, hoping to stumble on a rare stamp or a missing missive.
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General Post Office
New York
New York Sun
Peanut dispute spoils fifth birthday visit tale
Ina visits her cousin May for May’s fifth birthday. At night loud sobs arise as Ina claims May will not share peanuts. May denies having peanuts and says Ina is lying, creating a small domestic quarrel retold by Delineator.
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Ina
May
Golf Champion McLeod Defeated by Nichols in Beaumont Match
Gilbert Nichols of Boston defeated Frederick McLeod of the Midlothian club Chicago the world open champion on the Beaumont links by seven strokes over 72 holes for two days of play.
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McLeod
A. Beaumont
Tex
Gilbert Nichols
Boston
Frederick McLeod
Midlothian Club
Chicago
Beaumont Links
Gas well at Medicine Hat flows 5 million cf daily
Winnipeg reports a natural gas well developed at Medicine Hat Alberta with a daily flow of five million cubic feet. The development marks a significant gas supply find in the region.
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Winnipeg
Man
Medicine Hat
Alberta
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Steck
M. EK
la Grippe
Eis Saab
Bowman
GRATT
Russia
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