Death Claim Anna Maria Besch at 79 in Iowa
Anna Maria Reinhart Besch, born January 4 1834 in Wurttemberg, died at her daughter Amanda Rundles home near Janesville Iowa aged 79 after long asthma and heart trouble. She came to New York at 18, married Michael Besch in 1857, moved to Iowa 1864. Survived by eight children including George, Ida Bell, Sanford, Amanda Rundles, and Dora Hutton. funeral Wednesday at East Janesville church under Rev. Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Maria Besh
Amanda Rundles
Waterloo
Janesville
Anna-Maria Reinhart
Wurtenburg
Germany
New York State
Michael Besch
Iowa
Mt. Vernon Township
George
Mra
Ida M. Bell
Sandford
Denver
Caspar
Maria
Annie
Dora Hutton
Egan
Therine Burk
J. T. Reinhart
Christopher Heishart
Cedar Falls
Free Methodist Church
East Janesville
Fuller
City in Brief and Local Notes from the Region
Various notes from the city include visitors such as attorney J. C. Murtagh in Denver and F. R. Place of Jesup. Thomas Fitzgerald returns from Des Moines and Oskaloosa. P. C. Schilling ill with appendicitis. W. A. MacMillan now leads Central Paint and Supply. Mrs. Owen Kinsey hosts family from Chicago. Ross Blodgett visits from Marshalltown. Commencement events at East High and Lady of Victory Academy scheduled. Benson Palmer arraigned for liquor sales and released on bond. Deputy Game Warden Houston warns on undersized crappies. Board of Trade session adjourned with questions lingering.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
P. C. Schilling
W. A. MacMillan
Standard Glass and Paint Company
Central Paint and Supply Company
Owen Kinsey Andittle
Donald
Chicago
Market Close Unclear Prices on Major U S Exchanges
The New York stock market closed with a mix of gains and losses across multiple issues. Notable names include Canadian Pacific, Reading, Union Pacific, United States Steel, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, New York Central, American Sugar, and Missouri Pacific, with varied per-share figures and several listings shown in odd OCR formatting.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago
Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
OTR
American Smelter
Union Pacific
Cece
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Brooklyn Reid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Pfd
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Paul
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Unclear gathering with no business transacted noted
The meeting produced no evident business. Addie Parker of 1914 Commercial Street was added to the smallpox patient list.
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Addie Parker
Commercial Street
Impressive Feeds Echo at Helmet Lodge Dinner
A guest praised the Helmet lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias for generous monthly dinners at the Pythian temple. Covers were set for 100, and after the meal a regular lodge session discussed Pythian affairs.
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Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
Speeders arraigned in police court
R. E. Snyder was arraigned for speeding, pleaded guilty and fined two dollars. R. J. Hoxie pleaded not guilty to operating without rights and the case was continued this evening. Stathes Milidoni, a Greek, was arraigned for disorderly conduct after alleged striking Peter Pouliz and the case was continued.
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R. E. Snyder
T Wo
R. J. Hoxie
Stathes Milidoni
Peter Pouliz
Eight Our Lady of Victory girls stage scenes in Clarion benefit
Eight young ladies from Our Lady of Victory Academy dramatic class traveled to Clarion Iowa to present scenes from Sign of the Cross and other productions at a house party. The event was a benefit for the Clarion school fund and Father Murray sent thanks to the sisters for the entertainment.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
Clarion
Iowa
Murray
Neighbors' Advice Sparks Disorderly Conduct Charge
William Hall of Barclay and Ricker streets faced police court arraignment on a disorderly conduct charge after a family dispute with his wife. He pleaded not guilty and plans indicate a possible out of court settlement. Hall spent hours in the city jail. his wife appeared at city hall amid hopes for an agreement.
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William Hall
Barclay and
Ricker Streets
Hall
City Hall
Examinations Announced for Government Jobs
Charles I. Munger local secretary for the civil service commission announced exams for several positions. Ship draftsman dates June 25 26 copied draftsman June 18 Bell biochemist July 7 teacher of agriculture July 2 clerk draftsman July 9 and July 2 laboratory assistant physics July 2 engineering July 2 timber cruiser July 2 sanitary bacteriologist June copyist ship draftsman June.
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Charles I. Munger
Civil Service Commission
Bell
High School Boys Teach Corn Testing in Minnesota
In Mankato Minnesota and neighboring counties high schools have begun seed corn testing. Students show teachers and scholars how to conduct tests, each pupil testing for a different farmer. The Commercial club offers framed pictures as prizes for districts with the most tests, with small prizes from merchants for seed ear providers and students who test.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Mankato
Minn
Commercial Club
Simple seed germination test boosts corn yields in school work
A National Crop Improvement Service guide urges growers to test seed germination before sowing. It describes a low tech tester from two tin plates, cotton pads, and 100 kernels, with a 74 to 80 degree environment, aiming for at least 95 percent germination and vigorous seedlings to maximize yields up to 160 bushels per acre through proper grading and storage.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Half Licked Before Beds They
Farmers assess coin grading and uniform sizing as a practical guide. The article discusses methods and benefits for consistency in handling coins, referencing agricultural contexts and practical advice from Manson Campbell.
Evenly Lesson Ends With Tears From Spelling Error
Ralph Royston helps his daughter spell evenly and learns she misread the clue. The girl identifies the word as evenly but spells it every r and corrects herself with relief before crying. The scene among siblings turns into a family laugh at the spelling mishap.
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Ralph Royston
Dyker Heights
Brooklyn
Ironing Board Stand Described For Firm Support
An ordinary ironing board is cut to form a large end square and a slot one and a half inches wide four inches long to accept the angle support. The support rests against the table and the board is pressed down against the outer notch to hold it rigid for pressing dresses and similar tasks. T J Gray San Francisco Cal Popular Mechanic.
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T. J. Gray
San Francisco
Cal
Tricks of Debaters and Cheating in College Contests
A Century article warns of deliberate misquoting and other dishonest practices in debating. It cites a 1907 incident where a speaker corrected punctuation to reveal true intent, notes requests to buy or borrow speeches, and criticizes coaching over student effort. It endorses reduced prep time and greater student responsibility.
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Bir
Commission
Stanford
University of California
Swarthmore
Sanford
California
Father of His Country Had the Grip
The Lexington Historical society notes recount how George Washington reportedly caught a grip and how his subjects eagerly shared the influenza, illustrating the reach of the so called grip through the era. The Boston Transcript quotation is cited as source.
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George
Lexington Historical Society
Vol
Washington
Boston Transcript
Water loo picnic to host near thousand Presbyterians
Final arrangements set for a large Water loo picnic at Chautauqua park on June 18 with about 1000 attendees from five Presbyterian Sunday schools. W H Howrey chairs the planning with J C Davis as entertainment chair. T H Swan to direct an afternoon band concert.
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Waterloo
Presbyterian
Chautauqua Park
W. H. Howrey
J. C. Davis
T. EH. Swan
Angler Hosts Fish Fry After Spirit Lake Trip
Returning from Spirit Lake, A. R. Jackson treated friends to a fish heavy banquet at Caseheer restaurant. He said the trip yielded 150 pounds of fish and a delightful outing. C. H. Hudson joined him and stayed to fish several days longer.
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Spirit Lake
A. R. Jackson
Caseheer
C. H. Hudson
New Sail Boat For The Cedar River
Messrs Frank Baker John Humberger and Jesse Agnaye finish a skip jack style sail boat for the Cedar River It will be the only boat of its kind on the river this season and will feature new sails and complete preparation before trials are held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
John Humberger
Jesse Agnaye
Cedar River
West High to distribute Spectator Annual at Institution
The Spectator Annual distribution at the high school tomorrow will be led by editor-in-chief Pressy H. Prank with business manager Max Miller and assistant Elmer Hersch present. About 200 copies will be handed out, as subscribers are served by the event in the high school building.
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The
Spectator
West
Courier
H. Prank
Max Miller
Annual
Elmer Hersch
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Anna MM. Besh
Buchanan
Next Majestic
J. C. Murtagh
Colo. F. R
Jesup
Ross Blodgett
Marshalltown
Bailey Barnes
Fred, Moran
East High
Hazel Fairbank
Riceville
R. E. Fairbank
Almond Street
Lady of Victory Academy
Lady of Victory
Benson Palmer
A. P. Houston
Board of Trade
L. B. Park
Meen Ladies Home Journal
Eere
Union Linen
Millin
Ladies’ Union
Chisago
Prof
A. (. Stone
Manson Campbell
Little Miss
Somatimas
Fred Clark
Girard Ave. South
Minneapolis
10Th St
Quincy Street
Rockford
Case Dairy Farm
Snow
Federal Block
Moore
Randolph St
Wellington St
Black
Dr. Bruner
Edwards St
Earne
South St
Backus
Cass County
Nichols &Co
Jefferson Street
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