Deficit grows in May 1905 federal receipts exceed
The May 1905 monthly statement shows receipts of 43 754 933 dollars and expenditures of 46 739 055 dollars, creating a 3 961 222 dollar deficit for the month and an 836 640 080 dollar shortfall for the year to date. Also notice sale of sewing machines and tools at cost by W E Groendycke at Solbrig's old stand opposite the opera house.
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Washington, Bb. C
Wheeler & Wilsons
W. E. Groendycke
Solbrig
Borrowed Smiles in a Witty Car Conversation
In a cross-city exchange a New Yorker, a Baltimorean, a Philadelphian and a traveler from Chicago swap jests about odd habits. The Chicago traveler mentions a mean town man who forces house members to write small hands to save ink, while others joke about clocks worn out by wear and the Quaker who won’t read papers.
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Chicago
Baltimorean
Philadelphian
Wayne
New York
Unclear fragment about marriage congratulations
Fragmentary quotation notes a person named Bob Hiflyer with jokes about his marriage. The text suggests someone should not rush to congratulate him, implying he has been married for a year and may suspect mockery. The passage shows casual banter without a clear event or outcome.
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Bob Hiflyer
Farmin talk on knowledge growth and education
A dialogue discusses the explosion of accessible knowledge in modern times. Farmers clodpeter and hornbeak reflect on limits of one person’s learning, noting a nephew who just graduated, and a social exchange hints at engagement and marriage plans involving Millie Eunice Jack Harry. The Henpecks add a witty aside about sympathy from friends.
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Clodpeter
Farmer Hornbeak
Academy
Marriage Dilemma Sparks Witty Exchange in Playful Banter
In a brisk scene, a father refuses to bless a match with a poet, citing integrity and precedent. The suitor Jack contends he will quit if his beloved Ida wed poetry, while Impecune probes the plan as Ida notes Bobbie Van Dough may have misunderstood. The dialogue highlights generational tension, pride, and romantic ambiguity.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Quick Bowel Relief
An advertisement warns of a possible bad scare from abdominal pain and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal cure for bowel and stomach ailments. Sold with a guarantee at 4 H Stewart’s drug store.
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Dr. King
H. Stewart's
Parsons college announces faculty additions in fairfield
Fairfield Iowa June 3 thirtieth annual Commencement notes three new faculty appointments Harry M Gage of New York City will chair philosophy Catherine Irwin Hutchinson named professor of history A physical instructor to be chosen Music department becomes corporate part of the college with J P Moorhead principal Florence L Avery piano Amaila Schmidt jobbie vocal The college plans a gymnasium funded by thirty thousand dollars and a Carnegie library by September Residential buildings to be erected including one immediate gift of 200 from D Bradley Centerville for each residence campus beautification and related works
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Fairfield
Iowa
Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
Harry M. Gage
New York City
Catherine Irwin Hutchinson
J. P. Moorhead
Florence L. Avery
Amaila Schmidt
Iobbie
D. ©. Bradley
Centerville
Farm land loan inquiry with varied terms
A fragment notes a loan request for farm land with two sums 50000 and 25000 at unspecified rates and terms. The text mentions Butterfield and a 76 trifling mark, indicating a dated, unclear financial notice seeking secured borrowing.
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Tf Fl
Butterfield
National Guard enlistment tops previous Iowa record
Des Moines reports the spring enlistment in the National Guard closes tomorrow and marks the largest in state history. The enlarged company adds about 400 soldiers while transfers from mustered out units bring in 150 more.
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Des Moines
National Guard
Coffman Leaves Casey Bros to Buy Interest in Keota Livery
Chas. Coffman, long employed by Casey Bros, left this morning for Keota to purchase a half interest in the livery, feed and sale stable owned by his brother, E. Coffman. He earned the respect of Casey Bros and many friends here wish him well in his new venture.
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Chas. Coffman
Casey Bros
Keota
E. ©. Coffman
Charles
Carpenters Rumor Sparks Talk of Amazing Skill
Eyewitness gossip in the city credits two carpenters with extraordinary prowess. One reportedly cut so fast his saw seemed to melt and disappear, prompting a playful warning to switch to a real Ape saw blade or slow the work.
Tornado Insurance Ad from Temple Building
An advertisement urges readers to review policies and insure property against tornadoes and fire. It promotes J. W. Morton in the Temple Building as the agent for the county’s largest insurance agency, urging immediate contact for coverage.
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J. W. Morton
Temple Building
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