Reasons Washington county should host the normal school
A campaign argues Washington County should house one of the state normal schools. It lists population, rail connections, daily passenger trains, water and sewer systems, gas and electric plants, sanitation, low mortality, morality, no saloons since 1882, no county drug stores, numerous churches, free library, new high school, opera house, banks, strong agriculture, high taxation returns, low taxes, low criminal costs, multiple newspapers, parks, and local telephone and toll lines as favorable factors.
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Norma
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Rock Island and
Good Academy
Sloarich
Presbyterian and church notices fill a busy day
Morning and evening services listed with themes such as Christ's Invitation to the Weary and Heavy Laden and John the Baptist's Message. Baptist and U P services noted with attendance invites. Funeral for Mrs D C Kyle conducted by Rev J B Schrecken gast. interment at Kim Grove. Box supper Feb 2 at Miss Villa Mc Cullough's school. Social at Bert Rittenhouse's in honor of Miss Willa Mc Cullough.
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Christ
John the Baptist
Baptist
Peter
BLY P. U
D.C. Kyle
J. B. Schreckengast
M. E. Choir
Kim Grove
Rev
Elliott
Reinbeck
U.P
U. P
Roy Minnick
Robert Willis
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Willis
The Boer Dances and a Night of Quiet Contemplation
Lyndall and Waldo linger after a Boer dance as she mentors him toward purpose. Lyndall urges focused aim and self mastery, while Waldo anchors on love and shared dreams. The couple faces stars and time, debating ambition, fate, and the price of living for one end.
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Gregory
Lyndall
Chance
Gregory Rose
Tie
Kim
Waldo
Tam
Anyother
Ife
Noan
Moses
Dass
Beth
Ryan Doss
Illinois Republicans Call for State Convention in Peoria
The Illinois Republican state committee calls a Peoria convention for May 5 1900 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of public accounts state treasurer attorney general three University of Illinois trustees two electors at large and one elector from each congressional district. Delegates are apportioned by 1896 Republican votes with Cook county by primary wards and town districts. The convention will also elect four at large delegates and four alternates and a state committee.
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Chicago
Ilinois Republican State Committee
Charles G. Rannells
Jas. R. B
Cleave
Shire
Peoria
Ills
University of Illinois
Illinois
Cook County
Martin Bergen Kills Family Then Himself in North Brookfield
Boston catcher Martin Bergen killed his wife and two children before taking his own life at his North Brookfield home. The incident shocked readers as authorities investigated motives and timing.
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Martin Bergen
Boston League
North Brookfield
Mass
India
John Paul Jones
Paris
United States
George Gould
Rosenberger Glider License to Wed Issued in Iowa
Edwin E. Rosenberger and Myra Glider were issued a license to wed and plan a high noon ceremony at the Glider home on Tuesday January 23. Rosenberger served in Company D of the 50th Iowa. The bride has stayed at the Lafayette House and the couple intend to settle in Montana after the wedding.
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Edwin E. Rosenberger
Myra Glider
Wellman
George Glider
Rosenberger
Co. D
Iowa
Lafayette House
Montana
County Licensing Another Approval by Clerk to Wm F Klockenteger
County Clerk Young issued a new license this afternoon to Wm F Klockenteger and Leonora A Rumine. The action confirms the new record and names both individuals as licensees in the county records.
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Young
Wm. F. Klockenteger
Leonora
Needy Circumstances Lead to Charity Action in City
A local woman in dire straits concealed her need to avoid charity. After falling ill with nervous prostration, help revealed scant supplies and no support. Relief Corps members and neighbors will ensure the situation does not recur while the County Treasurer Aaron Hise buys the McMillan Heights property for investment. he does not plan to reside there.
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Waldo
Relief Corps
Directors Meet to Revise Mutual Insurance Bylaws
Washington County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association directors meet this afternoon in the secretary's office over the Washington National Bank to discuss changes to the constitution and by-laws.
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The
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Washingto National Bank
Local births and visits fill city day
A series of short notices lists two births to Page and Smith families south and northeast of the city, with a girl each. Sam Pickett of Cedar Rapids for McCormick Harvester Co. visited the area, and Ezra Alter of Clay with Ira Walker of Richland attended a Farmers Mutual directors meeting. David Hafferty of Brighton ran business in town. A F Reynolds resumes duty at Stewart hardware after illness, and Master Howard Tetley has recovered from illness.
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Sam Pickett
Cedar Rapids
McCormick Harvester Co
Mr Pickett
Ezra Alter
Clay
Ira Walker
Richland
The
Farmers Mutual
Directors named for new West Chester Bank
The directors of the new West Chester Bank will be David Boyer Ed Stattler Ray Tipton Wm Mayer and David Munroe. Chicago Markets CHICAGO. Jan 20, 1400.
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To New West Chester Bank
David Boyer
Ed Stattler
Ray Tipton
Wm. Mayer
David Munroe
Be Sick No More Weaker Weak Nerves with Dr Dix Tonics
An advertising feature touts Dr Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for weak bodies nerves and digestion. It promises rapid relief within ten minutes of the first tablet and offers a free trial by mail from Hayes & Coon Detroit with a 50 cent box at drugstores. A testimonial from James Henderson of Oxford Georgia endorses improved weight mood and mobility after use.
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Dix
Hayes & Coon
UC Niall
Detroit
Mich
Atlanta Journal
Dr. Dix
Covington
Methodist Church
James O
P. H. Henderson
Oxford
Newton Co
Senotonce
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