Palmer G A R chief praises surviving Johnnies cordiality
Nes Moines reports Palmer commander in chief of the G A R returning from official trips praising the cordiality and good service of surviving Confederates. He recalls a Little Rock meeting with ex Confederates and notes broad support for a cross state bridge plan to boost commerce and unify the region. He visits many cities and plans further tours and a public vote on the bridge.
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Navid
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Grand Army
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Thad
Little Rock
Denver
Salt Lake
Boise
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Albuquerque
San Antonio
Dallas
Department Encamipment
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New England
Dubuque Moves to Ban All Gambling Activities
Dubuque officials including the Sheriff, Mayor, Police Chief and County Attorney held a final conference to curb gambling. They will investigate punch boards, slot machines, card games, roulette, dice and any device or game deemed as gambling. Action may extend to pen or Kelly pool and other games of chance.
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Dubuque
Marveh
Saul
Giellls
Muah State
Druc
Sheriffs Office
Pen
Heelty
Congregational Pastor Seeks Salary in Linn County Suit
Cedar Rapids reports R F Clark former pastor of First Congregational Marion files in Linn county district court seeking 229.17 rent unpaid wages from Dec 31 1914 to Mar 16 1916 claim notes he served under a 1913 contract for 1100 annually and was discharged Dec 31 1914 with remaining salary due. Body of missing trapper found at Horse Shoe Lake near Dubuque.
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R. PF. Clark
First Congregational Church of
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District Court of
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Tle
Trapper
Dubuque
Morris Sullivan
N Mile Island
Muniz Bras
Metafferty
Lous Piamoudon
Bboushi
Dabayie
Burlington to Build Public Bridge Across Mississippi
Burlington moves to construct a public bridge over the Mississippi River without a local franchise. A Washington bill backed by government engineers favored the project and passed the House unanimously, but Senate action was postponed as Congress adjourned. Local residents had already begun fundraising and subscriptions.
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Turlington
Innulleria
Burlington
Burlngton
Mississippi River
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Art Bering
Million Dollars in Capital Extension in Iowa
Iowa reports invested or pledged over one million dollars in real property for the state capital extension, with total expenditures around 1,011,725.28 and anticipated recoveries from taxes and salvage nearing 917,014.21. They note most taxes will be collected, some deferred payments remain, and future costs to finalize land clearances may reach about 156,000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Governor's Square
Woman Seeks Damages Over Husbands Death
Pt Dodge March 29 The jury awarded Mrs Ida Lunn 3800 damages in a suit against Ft Dodge Des Moines Southern railroad for her husbands death on interurban tracks. In a separate case George Wool sought 1600 damages for an ankle injury from an accident near Perry but the judge directed a verdict for the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad.
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Pt. Dodge
Ida Lunn
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad
George Wool
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Perry
Woman Attacked by Hog in Wellman Barnyard
Mrs. M. Polton of Wellman suffered serious injuries when a vicious hog knocked her down as she entered the barnyard. She attempted to flee toward the gate but was overtaken and gored, leaving her in danger of death.
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Muscatine
Cat mauls woman as husband intervenes
A domestic attack left Mrs. Polton with severe injuries after a dog or animal mauled her body and face. Her husband rushed to help and beat the animal away. Doctors warn she may not recover.
Janvasser for Books Accused of Forgery in Alta
R C Woolney a canvas dealer in medical books nationwide was arrested in Alta charged with forging the names J W Breeder and Albert Lists to checks and cashing them at Storm Lake. He waived preliminary hearing and was committed to county jail to await grand jury action. Checks were for $15 each. Real estate transfers follow with numerous transactions in Black Hawk County including properties in Cedar Falls, Gilbertville and Waterloo totaling thousands.
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R. C. Woolney
J. W. Breeder
Albert
Storm Lake
Farrow
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Frank Cotton
Laura Buritt
Cedar Falls
A. W. Chambertin
J. Howrey
Lane
East Water Top
Galloway Investment Co
T. L. Williams
Galloway
Waterloo
Loey
Slippy
Guardian
Jesse Tt. Miller
Charley J. Noxwell
W. HH
Boxwell
See
H. W. Christoph
Alen M. Steely
Virden
James TB. Plumer
Wyatt B. Barger
Whitney & Sedgwick
Men Love Cows and Chickens, but Simply Adore Art
Chicago in March reports a debate sparked by the Panama Pueblo Exposition on nude statuary. Susanna Cecroft, a noted author and health advocate, argues that a woman's figure expresses health and beauty and that such displays can inspire artistic appreciation.
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Chicago
Ill
Susanna Cecroft
Casearets Promise Headache Cure From Liver Boost
Advertisement asserts headaches stem from a sluggish liver and bowels. It urges readers to take a 10 cent box of Casearets to stimulate liver and bowel function and end headaches.
Fragmented Readings on Art and Nature Echo Across Eras
Vague fragments discuss beauty in form and movement, urging a calm, spiritual reception of art. The text contrasts idealized graceful figures with careless appearances and hints at historical notes on India rubber’s origin and US Death Valley’s depth. References to dogs on ice appear amid disjointed observations.
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