County Expenditures Discussed by Wellman Taxpayer
Wellman Iowa October 19 1910 a tax payer asks Auditor Chauncey Myers about county extravagance on courthouse and farm improvements and the cost of these projects. Myers explains improvements at the courthouse home and water system, then details pro rata costs for land and residences, and outlines consolidated levies and tax increases over years. He notes bridge fund status from 1908 to 1910 with a projected 1911 balance.
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Chauncey
EB. Myers
Wellman
Myers
Iowa
C. KB. Myers
Washington
Board of Supervisors
Algo
Board of Health
Wasington
State Board of Control
Mt. Pleasant
Sarore'inaweieas Os
Ostrich Speeds When Alarmed Says 25 MPH
A frightened ostrich can run up to twenty five miles per hour. The odd behavior highlights the bird’s sudden sprint when startled.
Reaching the Top Demands Health and Vitality
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the ultimate health builder. It claims the tonic improves stomach liver kidneys and blood while boosting energy for daily work. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Maine cites recovery after kidney trouble from three bottles. See J E Lemmon Lemmons Pharmacy.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing
J. EB. Lemmon
Lemmons Pharmacy
Fire destroys Victoria business district in massive blaze
Fire roared through Victoria British Columbia destroying major retail blocks from Government to Trounce and wounding several firemen. The blaze started at David Spencer Co. department store and spread aided by a high wind endangering ships in the harbor with embers sweeping over the bay. No deaths reported though many were injured.
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Victoria
B. C
Work Point Barracks
David Spencer & Co., Limited
Fort Street
Trounce Avenue
Trounce
Parole Prospects for Bankers Abroad
Several hundred convicts including twelve former bankers are awaiting the November parole board meeting at Leavenworth to seek parole under the new act. Eligible individuals include Frank Bigelow of Milwaukee J L Broderick of Elkhart Indiana G A Consman of Terre Haute Fred Labbe of Indianapolis W H B Schmidt and G Brainard of Cleveland and C HM Thornton of Chicago. John R Walsh awaits October 1911 eligibility. W W Montgomery of Pittsburgh won’t be eligible until September 1914.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Board of Parole
Indianapolis
W. H. Bschmidt
G. Brainard
Cleveland
C. HM. Thornton
Chicago
John R. Walsh
W. W. Montgomery
Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Mounted Officer On Tear Ramps Through New York Streets
Mounted Police officer George Page of Miller Avenue Station in East New York went on a horseback rampage tearing into stores and saloons. He rode along sidewalks, made the horse dance and spin as a crowd of about a thousand watched. Sergeant Atwater arrested him and led the white horse to the station, where the officer was relieved of his gun and club after Police Surgeon Murray treated him.
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New York
George Page
Miller Avenue
Atwater
Page
Stttion House
Murray
St Louis Plans Free Bridge Across Mississippi
A federal suit by St. Louis seeks to condemn property in East St. Louis Illinois for a free bridge over the Mississippi River with a $1,000,000 claim. A parallel suit was filed in St. Louis to condemn Missouri side property. The case is set for the East St. Louis November term.
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Danville
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Ill
Mississippi River
St Louis
Missouri
Eeast St. Louis
Pope Receives Congressman Boutell in Rome
The pope granted an audience to Congressman Henry B Boutell of Chicago and his wife during a stop in Rome on October 28. The meeting highlighted cordial relations between the Vatican and U S lawmakers.
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Rome
Pope
Henry
Boutell
Chicago
Miss Helen Taft Returns Home After Short Visit
Miss Helen Taft, president's daughter, returned home following a brief visit. The report notes her arrival marked by a quiet reception and no further engagements announced.
Five Men Sentenced After Dover Jail Break
Five men were sent to one year at hard labor or Greenberkh penitentiary for breaking out of Dover jail on Sept. 24. The convicts Shields Davis Jacobs Brickner and Stout pleaded guilty. Stat stood trial and was convicted. They escaped by overpowering Sheriff Malone and taking his keys.
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Dover
Del
Greenberkh
Pris Mes
Shields
Lewis W. Davia
Fred Jacobs
Lewis Brickner
George Stout
Stat
Midwest Weather: Cool Front Spreads Across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin
A cool today follows a mild spell as a front moves through Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Temperatures fall noticeably tomorrow with brisk winds and a chance of light showers in portions of the Midwest.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Alger Fined for Speeding in Flushing Court
New York October 28 Barcel A Alger of Detroit was fined ten dollars by Magistrate Connolly in the Flushing police court for speeding on his way to Manhattan from Belmont park.
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Alger
New York
Barcel A. Alger
Detroit
Connolly
Flushing
Manhattan
Belmont Park
Clothcraft coat collar promises snug fit and value
Clothcraft touts a snug upturned coat collar that molds to the neck and highlights its points of superiority including stylethe shape front pockets and non sagging design. The maker's guarantee says Clothcraft is pure Alk Wool and prices range from 10 to 25 dollars.
Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany and the cost of devotion
A Sunday School lesson recounts six days before the Passover in Bethany at Simon the leper's house. Mary anoints Jesus with costly ointment, sparking comparisons to Mary and the penitent woman, and prompting reflection on devotion versus self and worldliness. Judas’s betrayal plans loom as the tense backdrop.
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Mark
Satan
Judas
Iscariot
Luke
Mount of Olives
Mary
John
Lake
Luke Vil
Simon
Jesus
Bethany
Mim John Sii
Tie
Isis
Peter
Uts
Martha
Lazarus
David
Mary Wee
Jesus Christ
Mark Niv
Gil
Blood Poison Cure Promoted by Swift Specific Co
An advertisement extols a home treatment for blood poison claiming the disease starts with a tiny blemish and worsens, affecting mouth skin and glands. It promotes S S S as a mineral-free tonic that purges germs from blood, promises cure and offers a free treatment book by mail.
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S.S.S
S. S
SWIFT
Drawer fragment on home remedies for tuberculosis and claims
Fragmentary note reports a home remedy labeled Alterative with vague details and personal testimonial. It cites addresses and names, mentioning Haddontioll and Washington, but lacks clear medical advice or verifiable results.
Sage for Darkening Hair Returns in Ready Form
Sage and sulphur preparations offer a quick reliable method to darken hair. The article notes long practiced use of sage leaves and brews, now available as a ready made product with proper strength. It highlights ease of use by individuals without manual brewing expertise.
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Frank L. Wilson &Co
Good Shoes
Court House
District Court
Washington Bar Association
Amedian
Pues
Aan Ie
Taos
Tate
Paar
Lemmon
Lemmon’s
Big Victoria
Milwaukee
Elkhart
Terre Haute
Illinois City
Helen Taft
Harris Rewing
Kiein
Klothing Ko
Clothcraft
Mate
OM. Stearns
John A. OX
Ean
Atlantic Ave
Ted
Egypt
Boekiet
Wilke
Alt Toga
McElhinney Drag Co
North of Pharmacy
Sage
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