Rich farming lands with mining markets in the Northwest
Abounds in rich agricultural lands fit for diversified farming and fruit growing without irrigation. Cheap grazing lands available. The largest white pine body in the United States is in northern Idaho. Eastern Washington hosts Palouse wheat fields and Bend country. Mining camps in Coeur d Alene Bitter Root Rossland and Republic offer profitable markets. For maps write C. W. Mott, Gen Emigration Agent, Northern Pacific Ry., St. Paul, Minn.
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Idaho
Washington
Palouse
Ig Bend
Coeur d’ Alene
Bitter Root
Rossland
Republic
C. W. Mott
Northern Pacific Ry
St. Paul
Mion
Excursions and Tours Offered by Great Rock Island Route
Public notices advertise low fares for trips and outings on the Washington route. Dates shown include October 5 to 16 with departures to Kaw City and Paris and other Old World destinations. Agencies list White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines with ticket sales available locally.
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Washington
Davenport
Roosevelt
Boweeee
Sir Tee
Kaw City
Homeseeker
Paris
Old World
White Star Line
Red Star Line
International Transportation Co
Land sale offer along Burlington line promises best rates
Prospective buyers are invited to secure no better fare along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry lines with 21 day round trip tickets to points north including Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly at one fare plus $2. Agents Ion & Brooks in Cedar Rapids and John A. G. P. and T. A. in Burlington provide full details and current train times.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrs
Messrs Iiton & Brooks
Ce- Rapids
Iowa
John A. G.P
T.A
RB. Rapids
Threat to an Editor In Irene Sparks Fearful Feud
The town of Irene at the junction of Yankton Clay and Turner counties faces a months long feud with editor Will T. Bishop of the Irene News. A skull and crossbones notice was posted on Bishop’s office and he offered a $100 reward for the poster’s identity, warning the paper will be run with force. The editor’s courage is noted and a coroner may be needed if attacked.
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Sioux Falls
Uttle
Irene
Yankton
Clay
Purner
Will T. Bishop
Bishop
Jesse James
Adams Takes A Vacation From Wisconsin Presidency
Madison Wis Oct 2 President Charles Kendall Adams of the University of Wisconsin has been temporarily retired on half pay by the board of regents to travel abroad and recover his health for an indefinite period. Dean BE Birge of the College of Letters and Science is named acting president until his return.
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Madison
Wis
Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Adams
A. Birge
College of Letters and Science
Aditus
Harrisburg Mayor Killed by Live Wire Accident
Harrisburg Illinois mayor and Harrisburg street fair president F. Rice died after contacting a live electric wire that had fallen to the ground. The fair was stopped and the city mourns his loss as officials declared a period of mourning.
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Harrisburg
Ill
F. Rice
Ore Deposit Found Under Duluth Bank Building
Workmen at the First National bank building in Duluth uncovered a rich iron ore deposit under the boiler room. The ore assays at 65 percent metallic iron and is described as exceptionally fine for the country.
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Duluth, Minn
First National Bank
Duluth
Lightning Strikes Maple Near Apple Evaporating Plant
An October lightning bolt hit a large maple within thirty feet of Coloma's apple evaporating plant. The strike scorched and splintered the tree, shocking about twenty five workers, mostly women and girls, who were thrown to the floor as pandemonium erupted inside the premises.
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Coloma
Mich
Jury Faces Malicious Prosecution Case in Whistler Burkhart Trial
In district court Judge Scott presides as jurors are empaneled for the Whistler Burkhart malicious prosecution case. Marion Dawson testifies for the plaintiff about fence removal and reassembly while Cyrus Whistler also appears. Defendant witnesses from Brighton include John Higgins Amos Van Sant J O Higgins Vernie Madden and others. The panel includes W J Reynolds W M Q Conner John Ralston 8 K Statler CJ Thoman B Yard L L Rogers J M Carlisle Arthur Therion B Engel W L Koerr A Bennett.
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Marion Dawson
Cyrus Whistler
Brighton
John R Higgins
Amos van Sant
J. O. Higgins
Vernie Madden
W J Reynolds
M Q Conner
John Ralston
K Statler
Thoman
B Yard
L L Rogers
J M Carlisle
Arthur Therion
B Engel
W L Koerr
A Bennett
Mrs Althouse dies near Wellman in Amish area
Mrs Althouse, about 60, died Friday at her home two miles north of Wellman after years of poor health. She leaves a husband and two children. The funeral, held yesterday, drew a large crowd as Rev Kradden of the Amish church conducted the services.
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Althouse
S’riday
Kradden
Amish Church
Scarlet fever cases steady in Kalona county
Kalona Iowa October 1 special report scarlet fever cases reported Saturday remain about the same though not serious. Several new cases are recorded today as authorities intensify efforts to check spread and prevent alarm.
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Kalona
Special Train to Davenport to Hear Roosevelt
The C., R.JL. & P. Ry runs a special Friday afternoon October 5 to Davenport so passengers can hear Governor Teddy Roosevelt Friday evening. Round trip fare is $2.60.
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Davenport
Missing mustached man Frank Webb sought with reward
Frank Webb is reported to have escaped and is at large without a mustache. A liberal reward is offered for his safe return with facial hair restored. The note mentions local notices, court house visit, and a theater reading schedule.
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Frank Webb
Weather forecast for Iowa from The Weather special to Tas Elvenine Journal
Special forecast notes probable showers tonight and Wednesday. Cooler on Wednesday with lower temperatures, especially in the northwest portion tonight.
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Washington, D. C
Tas Elvenine Journal
Lost and found notices and wants ad list
A fragment listing various lost items including a small black terrier and a gold bar pin, plus notices seeking lumber, a team, and a job on a cigar route. Also requests for a bright girl for house work and rooms for rent, with contact hints and office drop locations.
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T. W. Tuomas
Civic Hotel
M. A
Walter Brighton
Elders in Session at Second U P Church Meeting
United Presbyterian ministers and elders of northern Keokuk Presbytery met at the Second U P Church for an elders session with a dinner served in the basement. The program included scripture readings prayers and music, aiming to benefit the spiritual welfare of the churches. Attending ministers and elders from Washington Crawfordsville Ainsworth Brighton Columbus City West Chester and others participated.
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Keokuk
U. P
Burlington
Thompson
Crawfordsville
A. L. Davidson
Washington
J. R. Logue
Jas. Gordon
J. P. Davis
Ainsworth
Alter
Brighton
Tussey
Columbus City
W. H. Davis
Harrison
Maughlin
West Chester
James Dawson
A Knox
Isaiah Taylor
J C Boice
First
JM Johnson
H F Samson
J H Young
Wm A Cook
R C Henderson
Geo Alexander
J A Ferguson
Gault
Jas Porter
G Ebner
A Johnston
T K E Johnson
Brandview
John Jeyne
I W Lyons
Benedicts top singles in bhatl clash score 11 7
In Kalona the Benedicts beat the married men 11 to 7 in a bhatl game noted for Huff’s sharp run to second base. Nearby Riverside defeated Richmond 15 to 5 with Mrs. Jacobs Bott and Mrs. Hise listed as ill. Joe Spevacek and Frank Madda depart for Cedar Rapids for the carnival. Charles Strain bought Mrs. Wm. Riley’s property in Crawfordsville and plans to move in today. Rainfall last month measured 504 inches.
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Joe Spevacek
Frank Madda
Cedar Rapids
Dems Decline Challenge to GOP Supreme Court Candidate
In St. Paul on October 2, both Democratic supreme court candidates who had resigned from the state committee yesterday decided not to oppose the Republican nominee.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
State Committee
Burglars Loot Chicago Home of Mrs. Martha Rounds
Police report burglars ransacked Mrs. Martha Rounds' Chicago residence causing losses near 1300 dollars. The incident follows other regional notes including a fatal hunting accident and labor history trivia.
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Martha Rounds
Chicago
Deadwood
Cady
Brooklyn
Havana
Henry Miller
District of Columbia
N. Parent
Quebec
Edward Vogt
United States
Cissy Iitzgerald
London
Marjorie and the Doll Araminea Crying Dilemma
Marjorie, renowned for not crying after minor hurts, shielded Araminta the cherished doll as it toppled into an open grate, injuring its nose. She hid her face in her mother’s lap and tearfully confessed she could not cry because her tears had come unfastened.
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Marjorie
Araminta
Araminea
Funeral of Mrs Mary Ann Bell Crayne Held at West Chester
Mrs Mary Ann Bell Crayne died Oct 1 at age 75 75. The funeral was held in the Baptist church with Rev F B Palmer presiding. The body was shipped to Adel Iowa for burial beside her husband who died in 1871. Surviving children are James B West Chester Arthur Casper Wyoming and Dell New Whatcom Washington. A brother David Bell Keota Iowa also survives.
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West Chester
Mary Ann Bell Crayne
Baptist Church
Goodwall Dickerman to perform for park benefit at Graham
Wholesale dealer in laughs Goodwall Dickerman will appear at the Graham Wednesday evening for a park benefit. Tickets go on sale at Boland and Shields Tuesday morning priced at 2, 95, and 59 cents.
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Goodwall Dickerman
Graham
Boland and
Shields
Where the Paint Went
A brief item notes a quarrel between a house painter and Jay Krank and that Krank attempted to apply most of the paint himself, leaving the rest on others. The exchange is recounted by a friend of the painter, as quoted by the Philadelphia Press.
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Jay Krank
Philadelphia Press
Hygiene, Bathrooms, and Royal Habits Across Ages
The piece contrasts everyday refinements of cleanliness with old royal practices at Versailles and the Trianon. It cites Queen Marie Antoinette’s small bathroom as a curiosity versus grand palaces where bathrooms were rare, and mentions Louis XIV’s alleged lack of washing in historical records.
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Marie Antoinette
Trianon
Versailles
Louis XIV
St. Simon’s
Cornhill Magazine
Age Told by Teeth In Luncheon Talk At Ford Plant
A Frank ford bookkeeper claims ages can be read from teeth as with horses. He notes patterns by age from 28 to 34 and describes wear on lower teeth. He cites anecdotes from salesmen and contrasts upper and lower teeth decay. Also referenced: Kaiser’s Reichstag stipend, King William I saving money, and Maharajah of Patiala sending horses to generals in South Africa.
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Frankford
Philadelphia
Husband confronts surgeon after bride’s dental reveal
A physician recounts a bridal tour case where a wife, undergoing ear surgery with chloroform, revealed she wore false teeth. The husband, horrified by the disclosure, attacked the surgeon shouting you infamous scoundrel. The story ends with the narrator retreating.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Bard Threatens Fatal Duelata Ventura Barroom
In early Ventura California Dr. Bard earned a fearsome reputation for his quick temper. When a lawyer he trusted was rumored to have betrayed him Bard vowed to kill him. In a barroom confrontation Bard drew his pistol and forced the lawyer to drink, then left with his friend after dousing their glasses.
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Ventura
Cal
Dr. Bard
Bard
San Francisco
Bell Ends Prayer Meeting Row at Lewiston Church
A minister ends a five minute prayer with a bell startling deacon Uncle Ira who resents being interrupted after 29 years in the vestry. The minister apologies and Uncle Ira rebukes the bell as irrelevant to his talks. Detective W H Funston, McKinley bodyguard when in New York, is a second cousin of General Funsten.
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Lewiston
Ira
Israel
W. H. Funston
President McKinley
New York
General Funsten
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