Central Illinois Central double tracking rumors across Iowa
Railroad circles discuss whether the Illinois Central will add a second track from Chicago to Dubuque and beyond. Reports cite grading work in Iowa as preparation, with Scales Mound to Dubuque proposed as a new routing that bypasses Galena, alarming Jo Davies county.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Sioux City
Omaha
Central
Sioux City Journal
Dubuque
Galena
Scales Mound
Illinois
Jo Davies County
Iowa
Local Militia Receives New Blue Uniforms for Company C
First Lieutenant Teed and Second Lieutenant Bonebright of the local militia company received regulation blue uniforms with new trimming nicknamed baby blue on Thursday. The unit expects Krag-Jorgenson rifles this week, issued from Washington and held in Des Moines for two weeks. Members have built a new two three and five hundred yard range near the Wim Funk farm south of town with a spring nearby. Upon arrival of the rifles the company will begin regular target practice and townspeople may watch the progress.
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Teed
Bonebright
Des Moines
Washington
Company C
Wim, Funk Farm
Consolidation at Jefferson Creates Bee Publishing Co
The Jefferson Bee and the Souvenier merge to form Bee Publishing Co with the Jefferson Bee as the title. Capitalization set at 16000 dollars. I. J. Stillman serves as president, G. S. Burrell as vice president.
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Jefferson, Aug
Freeman-Tribune
Jefferson Bee
The
Souvenier
Bee Publishing Company
I. J. Stillman
the Bee
G. 8. Burrell
Farmers to earn cash from wild weeds in northwest
Farmers in the northwest will receive guidance from the bureau of plant industry on collecting and curing common weeds that yield crude drugs for markets. A farmers bulletin with plant descriptions and illustrations will be issued, plus efforts to connect collectors with buyers and drug dealers invited to join an official quotation list.
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Northwest
Bureau of Plant Industry
Agricultural Department
Washington
Europe
Divorce Cases Attract Attention In Coming District Court Term
Four divorce filings include Richard Vinsant vs Iva Wingant Nellie Bell vs James Bell and H G Smith vs Julia Smith Nancy Brower vs Obadiah Brower Grounds are desertion with cruelty in one case The biggest damage suit is Mrs Sarah Hill v Northwestern Railroad for 4000 plus costs alleging a defective walk caused a fall and permanent disability The railroad allegedly knew of the hazard and failed to repair Meanwhile local notes record the cremation of L W Reynolds and minor railway office repairs in Webster City and Boone.
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Richard Vinsant
Iva
Wingant
Nellie Bell
James Bell
H. G. Smith
Julia Smith
Nancy Brower
Obadiah Brower
Sarah Hill
Northwestern Railroad Company
Costa
Northwestern
3Kamvar
Express Curio Hat and Grip Roams the States
An old stiff hat and battered grip labeled as an express curio were sent from St. Louis and traveled through Washington Colorado Louisiana Montana Texas and many western and southern states. Each station added tags and sentiments before the pair heads back to St. Louis in a continuing traveling joke begun years ago by express workers.
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St. Louis
Washington
Colorado
Lousiana
Montana
Texas
Pacific Coast
Middle West
South
Wm. McDonald
McDonald
Express
Hamilton County Land Valuation Sparks Debate
The Register and Leader argues Hamilton county real estate valuation is not cash value. It cites a $50.57 to $47.08 drop and challenges the executive council’s alignment with county assessors. The piece asserts many lands could fetch higher prices and accuses the assessment of being misrepresented.
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Hamilton County
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Register and Leader
the Times- Republican
Iowa
Sells Loses $78,000 Suit in Circus Case
Webster City readers note that William Sells, famed showman of Sells & Downs, lost a lawsuit seeking 78000 owed as a bare back rider in his father's circus. The judge ruled parents may claim a child’s services until adulthood.
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Webster City
Sells & Downs
William Sells
Sells
Webster City Worker Burns Foot In Molten Metal Accident
Earl Snyder an employee at the Webster City Steel Radiator plant stepped into eight inches of molten iron in the casting shop, burning his foot severely and taking a month off. He lives in Marshalltown and had worked there three weeks. Dr Desmond treated the injury at the Johnson House.
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Earl Snyder
Webster City Steel Radiator Company
Mr. Snyder
Marshalltown
Webster City Company
Snyder
Dr. Desmond
Johnson House
Railroads face higher county valuations in Hamilton County
The state board of review raises per mile assessments on the Northwestern and Illinois Central railroads in Hamilton County. Northwestern gains 3200 per mile between the county southern line and Jewell plus 23 per mile for night train sleepers. Remainder of Northwestern line plus Crooked Creek and Illinois Central rises also noted. Governor Mickey to visit Town States Fair August 21 29. Iowa regiments to hold reunions.
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Northwestern Railroad
Hamilton County
Illinois Central Railroad
State Board of Review
Jewell
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
Mickey
Eighth Iowa Cavalry
State Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Iowa
W. Vv. Allen
Nebrakis
Crooked Creek
COX
Central
Bookwalter predicts poor corn crop outlook across states
John W. Bookwalter, a major U S landowner, tours Indiana through Nebraska and reports a uniformly poor corn outlook with about half a crop expected. He cites late planted fields and widespread irregularity in size and condition across the corn belt. A separate note says Elgin creamery owners sue William E Curtis for alleged misrepresentation.
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John W. Bookwalter
United States
Indiana
Iowa
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
Bookwalter
Twins born at Mercy Hospital in Palmer couple
A boy and girl twins were born at Mercy Hospital Wednesday night to Mrs. Weimars of Palmer. Dr. Belt of Gilmore City assisted by intern Dr. Crowley, with patient condition noted as potentially varying. Mother and children reportedly doing well amid hospital congratulation.
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Mercy Hospital
Weimars
Palmer
Weitmars
Belt
Gilmore City
Crowley
Lincoln Road Coach Sold for Exhibition in St Louis
The Union Pacific sold the famous Lincoln railroad coach built in 1864 at Alexandria Virginia. Bulletproof armor plates and Civil War era use by the president marked its history. It will go on display on the Pike in St Louis next year as a main concession after decades near Omaha. A note at end mentions a cow with calf from J P Clagg.
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Union Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
Military Car Shops
Alexandria
Springfield
Thas
Charlie Crosby Leaves Webster City For New Life
E M Crosby has left Webster City after twenty five years to seek a fresh start in the northwest. He aims to return to his trade as a timer, once a society figure and skilled bookkeeper, hoping a better life will redeem past missteps.
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E. M. Crosby
Webster City
Great Northwest
Charlie
Crosby
Charlie’’ Crosby
FE. M. Crosby
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