Assessing Farm Land Values in Washington County
Figures from Auditor Ingham show from 1901 to 1902 farm land conveyances total 662 parcels covering 2747 acres with selling prices totaling 2,748,521. Assessed value stands at 2,217,607, about 507 percent of selling price, while recent transfers suggest assessed valuation at 75 to 83 percent of ceiling price. The investigation notes rapid northern county land gains and widespread under taxation of about one fifth to one quarter of value.
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Local officers pass exams. commission awaiting
Messrs 1 W Harvey Liv Hollings worth and Stanley Miller passed the examination by Major Menser and are ready for commissions of captain and first and second lieutenant. Bonds long prepared for approval. Company LD to be ready for encampment July 12. Fletcher and J. B. Long left for a business trip through Minnesota. Misses Nellie Robbins and Dot Reese of Winfield visiting at H. Robbie's home. Dr. N J Lease returns from Sioux City after pharmacy exam. Mrs S M Paisley and Ida return from Clarinda and College Springs. Miss Boma Wonderly returns from Chicago Monmouth and other places. SK Morehouse and wife en route to Mount Pleasant.
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W Harvey
Liv Hollingsworth
Stanley Miller
Major Menser
Leutenant
Company LD
Fietcher
J. B. Long
Minnesota
Nellie Robbins
Dot Reese
Winfield
Wwe H. Robbies
N. J. Lease
Sioux City
Mra S. M. Paisley
Ida
Clarinda
Monmouth
SK Morehouse
Mount Pleasant
July 12 News Notes on Local People
July 12 Miss Mame Harding rode with West Chester as Rev W R Williams and family returned from Ottawa after a two week visit. Dr Spessard visited Brigh ton today. Mr and Mrs Jobo Pritchard went home to Atkinson Lil for a funeral Rex Sands visits grandfather Amos Keller in Washington. Dr Harding and family returned to Solon Iowa last evening.
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Mame Harding
West Chester
W. R. Williams
Vest
Ottawa
Spessard
Brighton
Jobo Pritchard
Atkinson
Lil
Sugar trust stock collapses as Rock Island soars on rights
New York July 11 stock market action shows Sugar trust retreat while Rock Island climbs near record highs. About 14 000 shares traded in a larger rally. the rise sparked talk of a corner but was denied. The movement reflects accumulation by the More brothers and associates to exploit stock subscription rights worth about 11 percent at end of trading.
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New York
Sugar Trust
Rock Island
More Brothers
Gun Club Practice Shoot Highlights Top Shooters
Members of the Gun Club held a practice shoot on the grounds yesterday with A Ho Wallace and Archie McCulley tying for top honors at twenty of twenty five. Other participants included B F Dixon Chas Myers Bert Ragan Homer Nichols and Will Graham.
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A. Ho Wallace
Archie McCulley
B F. Dixon
Chas Myers
AH. Wallace
Bert Ragan
Homer Nichols
Will Graham
Mr Wallace
Mr McCulley
West Chester Community Celebration Delights Local Crowd
A large crowd gathered in West Chester for a weekend event with Washington, Keota, Kalona, Wellman, Harper and Brighton residents present. The 2:30 program featured the Washington A TD Band and performances by local children. Speakers included Captain Kellogg and Rev. J. R. Hanley. Fireworks promised tonight.
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West Chester
Washington
Keota
Kalona
Wellman
Harper
Brighton
Besdes
Marshel Wells
Washington A TD
Kellogg
J. R. Hanley
WANTS LOST AND FOUND. WANTED: A Fresh Cow
A terse notice seeks a fresh cow described as missing and possibly linked to a prior owner. Details are sparse. readers are asked to contact authorities with any information.
Local visitors and events mix with music and sales
Amos Alberson returns home from Spirit Lake and visits at his sister Mrs Marion Anderson on East Main. Ralph Marion and Adaline Gibson arrive from Chicago for summer at the Kendall home. Miss Gussie Nichols of Oskaloosa visits the Wel dicts. Mr Obtide of West Liberty attends selling picture mats and plans to play banjo next Monday at North Side Jewelry Store. Mrs Mary Schnoebelen and daughter-in-law visit in Washington. Belle and Allie Swift return from Washington to their homes. Mrs Bessie Riley's Scarlet Macaw entertains visitors with playful remarks. A cannon cracker near the Riley residence startles the bird. Johnson the baker ships bread to West Chester for Washington people. Large display of bakery goods available for Sunday meals.
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Amos Alberson
Spirit Lake
Obas. Burroughs
Marion Anderson
East Main Street
Ralph
Marion
Adaline Gibson
Chicago
Kendall
Gussie Nichols
Oskaloosa
J. J. Weldict
Obtide
West Liberty
North Side
Bessie Riley
Rilee
Johnson
West Chester
Washington
Electric Bitters Promoted After Local Incident
A brief local item notes Chal Ford injured at Vale Means restaurant but not seriously. The piece touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic claimed to cure stomach and kidney disorders nervousness rheumatism and malaria with Stewart's Pharmacy offering it for 50 cents.
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Stewart's
Holiness camp meeting shocks Sparta residents
A large tent was set up in Sparta Michigan for a holiness camp meeting. Women scream and wave, men dance and shout Glory while a bass drum booms. Crowds gather from surrounding areas increasing local commerce.
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Sparta
Mich
Tabernacle
Monks Fight A Battle Over Church Sweep in Jerusalem
A July report details a Greek and Latin monk dispute in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Thirty four Greeks including twelve priests were sentenced to terms from a week to nine months. Germany Italy and France had stakes. a sultan acknowledgment of protection for subjects shifted regional influence.
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Jerusalem
Church of Healy Republie
Christ's Tomb
Germany
Italy
France
Chamberlains Pato Balm Endorsed For Strains
Mr FW Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlains Pato Balm as the heat liniment for strains. He reports using it last winter with quick relief and cure. Sold at Stewart and Cook Sherman. Celery Crop In Danger In Kalamazoo Michigan floods hit fields. Two inches of rain caused major losses. continued wet weather could cost growers £150000 if it lasts another week. Pollette Gets Endorsement Wisconsin governor Polette receives strong home support as delegates pledged to nominate him again. Jamaica posts a fiscal surplus of £25000 for year ended June 30. Norway opens 5400 meter Gravehall tunnel on the Christiania Bergen line.
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FW. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
Chamberlain
Stewart’. Piemacy
Cook & Shermar
Kalamazoo
Mich
Talya
Kalamenoo
Seaton
Germany
Dresden
United States
Christiania and
Bergen
Norway
Jamaica
Warning on Weak Heart Signals Urgency of Early Treatment
The passage notes that a weak heart often shows palpitation fluttering and may include left chest pain, smothering sensation, and breathlessness. It urges immediate treatment before the condition worsens, stating heart disease is curable if addressed in time and not unusual in severity or outcome.
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Burrington
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Mark Olmstead
Navy Department
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Opera House
Ington County
Ingham
Executive Council
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Almeworth
Mamma
Ethel
New York Journal
Walloner
E. G. Carris & GO
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Mra
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Henry Eagle
Belle
Allie Swift
H. L. Swift
Riverside Leader
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Wis
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Rose Owens
Ashington
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Ladies’ Advisory Department
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Miss Owens
W. H. Jones
Cameron
Cardui
Wine
A. O. U. W. Guide
Matt J. Johnson
AO. U. W. Guide
David Ramaley
J. i. Stewart
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Towe
Sproul
Farris
Frank Webb
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Amusement Enterprise
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