Jones writes wife clears up disappearance in Minneapolis letter
A farmer labeled Jones from the Porter farm near the city sent a letter to his wife from Minneapolis on a Wednesday, stating he left willingly after an argument over a driver. He asks forgiveness, vows fidelity, and hints at seeking reunion, while neighbors conclude there was no foul play.
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Jones
Porter
Elis
Minneapolis
Bud
Minn
Hampton
Martin
Earl
P. S
Edna
Jone
Mira
Webster City
Misunderstanding Triggers Webster County Swamp Land Dispute
A misinterpreted title process prompts a swamp land case in Webster County now under U S land office review in Des Moines. The county waived claims, mistaking identity rights. 14 tracts title remained with the U S government after state grants to the county and private sales.
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Webster County
United States Land Office
Des Moines
Saya
Register
United States
William Moses
J. Bennett
Board of Supervisors
Moses
Sanford
Farmers hesitant on good roads plan in Hamilton County
Bilas Smith, treasurer of the Hamilton County Good Roads Association, spoke at Swamp College in Freedom township to drum up farmer support. Attendees were few due to conflicts with church and Homer meetings, and many farmers fear cost. Smith remains hopeful that understanding will grow and more townships will organize, with further meetings planned. Also notes anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sparks and local prune harvest ads and shopping notices.
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Bilas Smith
Hamilton County Good Roads Association
Swamp College
Freedom Township
Mt. Dion Church
Homer
Good Roads
Smith
Mr. Smith
Jos. Sparks
Bancroft
C. E. Buell
Geo. M. Teed
Herbert
James
Walter
Gov. M. Teed
School Exhibits At World’s Fair Instructed
Hamilton county schools plan an exhibit at the St Louis World’s Fair next year after Iowa State Fair participation. Materials include drawings maps and possibly photos with mounting and labeling directions issued by F J Sessions Iowa Educational Exhibit secretary.
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Hamilton County
St Louis
F. J. Sessions
Iowa Educational Exhibit
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Des Lhcines
Bhava
Des Moines
Elond
Court Gray
Albany Paper Company
Albany
N. Y
Iowa
Northwestern Felt Shoe Co Vents Over Trunk Contents
A jury awarded the Northwestern Felt Shoe company possession of a trunk whose ownership had been disputed since a fire. The trunk, opened in court, contained 60 to 75 shoe patterns, letters, a sale register showing share ownership, a tin box, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company
Ve. George
Jury Rules Contents of Trank Belong to Felt Shoe Company
The jury held that the trank contents were property of the felt shoe company because most items were factory goods and Mr. MacKown had no right to them.
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Felt Shoe Company
Rural Free Delivery Carriers Seek Tax Relief
The Iowa rural free delivery system faces a push at the Des Moines state meeting to remit taxes on horses and rigs used by rural carriers. Black Hawk county initiated the movement, aiming to preserve full salaries as carriers earn comparatively low pay for the workload. If enacted by the legislature, carriers would be exempt from taxation on their mail carrying rigs and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Riga
Tax Sale Held at the Court House
Annual tax sale at the county treasurer office drew fewer bidders yet offered brisk competition for tax certificates. Bidders pushed to near infinitesimal bids as owners redeem within three years. treasurer Fardal notes small turnout but high success. The delinquent tax list has halved in six to seven years, not reflecting a broader upturn, as owners prefer paying taxes to avoid delinquent status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fardal
Wall Lake
Birdsall Place
Blairsburg
Galt
Weedman
von Krog Passes Teaching Certification in Iowa
Des Moines reports that O. G. von Krog, former independent county superintendent candidate, has passed the required examination and earned a five year teaching certificate in Iowa. The certificate, issued by R. C. Barrett, President of the Board of Examiners, commences December 1, 1908, with the engraved certificate to follow.
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von Krog
Treeman-Tribune
Des Moines
Thia
O. G. von Krog
Iowa
R, C, Barrett
Prest
Baptist church bazaar and supper attracts crowd
The Bap tist church held a Friday evening bazaar and supper with auctioneers W Adams J Thomas and clerk G H Jameson. A lively fancy work table and music program filled the church auditorium, drawing a large, enthusiastic audience.
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W. Adams J. Thomas
G. EH. Jameson
Flix
Sap
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