Iowa News Roundup Reflects Political Strife and Rail Policy
The Freeman-Tribune notes Secretary Shaw backing for president while The Fort Dodge Chronicle jokes about Lafe Young for Iowa governor. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports rail rate debates in Congress with Senator Dolliver under pressure and Iowa Republicans wary of a corruption-linked governor candidate.
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The
Fort Dodge
Mason City Times-Herald
Dolliver
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Roosevelt
Senate
Iowa Republicans Back Tariff Protection Policy
The Advertiser-Gazette endorses progressive Republicans in Iowa who insist on revising policy only after thorough investigation and aligning with Republican protectionist views. They oppose free trade from any party and support a tariff wall and strong industry protection.
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Lieve
Republican Party
Advertiser-Gazette
Iowa
Government railways a costly alternative to post office
A 1904 comparison claims government ownership of railways would cost taxpayers about 820 million annually when operating at a 6 percent loss plus interest. The piece contrasts this with post office earnings and argues rail nationalization is financially imprudent. It then shifts to a health ad for Hyomei, promoting catarrh treatment with inhaler use and claims of cures.
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Arlington News
Post Office Department
United States
Local Happenings in Rural Districts Reported by Cor Respondents
Barney Pederson transacted business at the county seat Monday. Oscar Classon visited Des Moines on Saturday. Mrs Tom Anfinson left for Lake View Minnesota to visit her daughter Mrs Joseph Shervland. Mrs Peder Welland went to Thompson Indiana for relatives. R Pederson helped with farm work then returned to Ellsworth to work for the Ellsworth Telephone Co. John Sparboe shipped cattle to Chicago markets Sunday. Andrew Christenson visited McCale burg Tuesday May 29.
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Barney Pederson
Oscar Classon
Des Moines
Tom Anfinson
Lake View
Minn
Joseph Shervland
Peder Welland
Thompson
R. Pederson
Ellsworth
Ellsworth Telephone Company
John Sparboe
Chicago
Andrew Christenson
McCaleburg
Webster City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Grobner of Webster City visited the Schropfer home. Art Packman a prize pugilist traveled to Fort Dodge for a wrestling match. Miss Kathryn Schropfer stayed with Mr and Mrs C F Miller of Webster City. Delmer Van Winkle, ill with rheumatism, has improved. Mrs George Landshut of Brushy, formerly nearby, suffered a severe grip but is much better. Mr and Mrs Carlisle Northcraft visited Webster City on Friday. Fremonters attended the circus despite busy corn planting on May 31.
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Grobner
Webster City
Schropfer
Art Packman
Fort Dodge
Kathryn Schropfer
C. F. Miller
Delmer van Winkle
George Landshut
Brushy
Carlisle Northcraft
Liberty Town Notes Include Illness Highlights and Death
Carroll county resident M Fonken arrived to see his sick brother George while Mrs Guthrie remains in poor health. Lenox South Dakota visitor Henry Bunln visits relatives. Corn planting nears completion with some replanting. Fred Lente adds a fine house extension. George Fonken dies of tuberculosis at 68 after a long illness. Local residents attend Webster City decoration day services.
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M. Fonken
Carroll County
George
Guthrie
Henry Bunln
Lenox
S. D
Fred Lente
Geo. Fonken
Webster City
Ellsworth Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. James Carath hosts visitors from Williams while Webster City guest Mrs. F A P Tatham stays with Ellsworth friends. Chris Olsen improves after an accidental shooting. The Thoreson infant burial follows a death at home. A baptismal turnout precedes reports of a runaway injury, and Mrs. Ronnfeldt returns from Des Moines. Commencement week and memorial exercises draw large crowds with remarks by Supt. Ford of Webster City.
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James Carath
Williams
F. A. P. Tatham
Webster City
Robert Imlay
Ronnfeldt
Des Moines
Herbert McNary
Britt
Hjortholm
Lutheran Church
Supt
Ford
Webster City Community Notes May Sunlit Week
Rev Southwell of Webster City preached a strong sermon to a good crowd Sunday morning. Mrs Peter Wessels broke a limb Wednesday evening and is recovering well for her age. B F Ross sold his store for Minnesota land and is invoicing. Mr Thompson of Ellsworth visited town, as did Mr and Mrs Jackux. Many attended Campbell Bros circus in Webster City Friday. Mrs W T Studley visited Webster City Monday. John Neel vacationed in Gilmore City with relatives. Nellie Henderson dropped by Webster City on Monday. Maud Woodmansee stayed with friends in Clarion over Sunday, May 30.
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Southwell
Webster City
Peter Wessels
B. F. Ross
Minnesota
Thompson
Ellsworth
Jackux
Campbell Bros. Circus
W. T. Studley
John Neel
Gilmore City
Nellie Henderson
Maud Woodmansee
Clarion
Dell Rutledge
Kamrar
Wm. Hanlon
Dell
May Mason
Annie ‘Cullinan
Independence
Nurge
Alice Cole
Bainbridge
E. I. Johnson
C. M. Stevens
Florence Bainbridge
Thomas and
Geo. Bainbridge
Olive Thompson
Frank Millsap
Sparks
Johnson
Mr. Sparks
H. W. Mitchell
Cayton
Jacob Hangeen
Oklahoma
Jewell
Alden
Iowa Falls
Williams
Gus Rindernecht
G. B. Mountford
Fort Dodge
Beare
F. R. Parker
Stanhope
P. C. Parks
Kansas City
Robi, Johnson
Des Moines
A. B. Coppher
Wm. Milnes
Copphers
C. L. Gighthall
Zora
Arthur Wallace
C. L
Corn Planter Demolished As Local Plots Progress
Independence report notes Arch Neese's team destroyed a corn planter a few days ago. Miss Sadie Gerber visited Tuesday with Mrs Rae Kennedy. A Locust Grove box social Friday June 9 promises a popular young lady prize. Frost damaged corn and potatoes. planting remains delayed. May 29.
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Arch Neese
Sadie Gerber
Rae Kennedy
Charlotte E. Green
Locust Grove School House
Community decisions suspend July 4th celebration plans
Friday meeting of local business leaders opted not to mark Independence Day with public festivities this year hoping for a later field day. Residents share visits and health updates while town news notes new appointments, family travels, sports results, and rising produce markets.
Local Notes On Schools Farms And Construction
H F Allen of Blaffsburg secured the job to build the schoolhouse in the old M Shaffer district. Chas Laraway of Colesburg, teaching there, has been visiting teachers here. Uncle Jas Mullen of Highview visits. two thirds of corn planted and likely more, with optimism for a dry summer. Cement walk near post office and shops underway by Doyle and Shaffer Bros. Alberti lecture at the opera house drew a fair audience. if the captain returns a larger crowd could come.
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H. F.allen
Blaffsburg
O. K
Post Office
Billiard Hall
Parker
Doyle and Shaffer Bros
Alberti
Opera House
Local Social Notes Include Marital Plans and Visits
Dr. Linder trips to Stratford on Monday while Dr. McCall from Stratford called on friends Saturday. Engagement announces Joe Batterson and Misa Meyers to wed May 81st. Mrs. Swanson leaves for Webster City to visit her mother Mrs. Stark. Agnes and Maud Sandal visit Jewell. W. C. Cole visits Stratford friends. Mrs. Stark and daughter Sith return to Webster City after a week with the Swansons.
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Dr. Linder
Stratford
Dr. McCall
Joe S. Batterson
Misa Nora Meyers
A. F. Swanson
M. J. Stark
Webster City
Agnes
Maud Sandal
Jewell
W. C. Cole
Sith
Local News Briefs From Blairsburg Area
Mrs. Dodge plans to return to Illinois after visiting her son here Miss Priscilla Holtwill visit friends in Illinois to regain health Garfield Ferrell visited town Monday Miss Stella Burcham arrives from Boston to see her brother An entertainment by intermediate and primary grades is set for Wednesday evening in the church with ice cream and cake served afterward Mrs J P Garber and Miss Bessie Brown left for Madeira Minnesota last week E Oskland of Webster City spent last week with his son on the farm
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J. P. Garber
Bessie Brown
Madeira
Minn
E. Oskland
Webster City
Tarbell on Rockefeller Portraits in McClure's July August
McClure's will publish Ida Tarbell's extended character sketch of John D. Rockefeller in the July and August issues, paired with portraits. Foreword notes Rockefeller as founder of a powerful business school influencing commerce and Christian causes, urging public study of his ethical impact.
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McClure
Jane
Ida M. Tarbell
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Commonwealth
Christian Education
Christian Charity
Christian Church
Miss Tarbell
Board of Supervisors to Convene Monday for Weeklong Session
The regular board session of the county supervisors starts Monday and will occupy the full week with substantial business to address. Also advertised is wallpaper at 2 cents per roll and matching border at 2 cents per yard from Rouse's Wallpaper Store.
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Board of Supervisors
Rouse
TEACHER SURPRISE AT CENTRAL SCHOOL FAREWELL
The first fisor teachers hosted a pleasant farewell for Miss Mabel Smith who leaves for Pomeroy. Attendees included Esther Greenwood Grace Lenhart Olive Jewett Ruth Merrill and Bessie Lyon as well as others. Miss Smith will join the Pomeroy schools.
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Fisor
Mabel Smith
Esther Greenwood
Smith
Pomeroy
Grace Lenhart
Olive Jewett
Ruth Merrill
Bessie Lyon
Kate Arthur
Bertha Beck
Ethel Walton
Grace Worthington
Bessa Hill
Rose Dygert
James
Royal Descent Claimant Presses Servian Heir Claim
Theodore Maximilian Stren a Rock Island station agent at County Line near Ottumwa submits an affidavit of state ments from Servia asserting his right to the Servian throne. He claims direct descent from King Lazar, birthplace Dres den Saxony, and asserts ownership of Lazars buried treasury in Shumadia and Shabazz ruins. He is 30 and has long pursued the family record.
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Rock Island
County Line
Ottumwa
Servia
Belgrade
Dresden
Saxony
Streu
Lazar of
Lazar
Shumadia
Shabazz
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