Freeman-Tribune notes as expositions open and public stance
A collage of editorial quips from Des Moines and Cedar Falls papers praises the Lewis and Clark exposition in detail and critiques national policy figures. It cites Roosevelt Taft and Bryan, calls for profanity laws, and discusses the Japan Russia war and prospects for peace with cautions on leadership and treasury concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Shaw
Treasury
Des Moines
National Treasury
Epigrams from Conner Toast at Alumni Banquet
Congressman Conner delivered epigrams at the city alumni banquet Thursday night. He urged citizens to respect laws and called for equal consideration of corporations and individuals, cautioning that private cars should not override private citizens and stating laws should be changed with changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Iowa Manufacturers Call For State Sourcing Change
The Iowa State Manufacturers association at Waterloo passes a resolution to appoint a five member committee to urge the state board of control to end buying supplies and machinery from outside Iowa. The committee must press the point that Iowa manufacturers will not stand for out-of-state purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
State Manufacturers’ Association
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Estate Board of Control of
Iowa
Local Happenings Around the County
Local writers report a large crowd at a Friday commencement. C A Ristrim builds a new residence and O F Swanson lays a cement sidewalk. Mrs Ben Vahman visits from the north. A Lundell and Neese store window was broken in Monday night’s storm. Theo Arnold contemplates moving to Missouri. A box social is planned at Locust Grove on Friday. Fred Bauer visits the area to inspect Robi McCullough’s farm. Mrs John Kennedy arrives for an extended Sioux City visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ristrim
O. F. Swanson
Ben Vahman
Lundell & Neese
Theo. Arnold
Missouri
Locust Grove School
Fred Bauer
Eagle Grove
Robi. McCullough
John Kennedy
Sioux City
J. B. Kennedy
Williams community notes of Memorial Day events and local updates
Memorial Day services were well attended with cemetery visits and a church program. Stores closed for the services. S Cayton to work this summer. F R Parker hosted a visiting brother from Des Moines. Weather included recent good corn days and rain at Alden and Ellsworth. Bates will not return to teaching next year. others retained. Mrs. Colebaugh and daughter Lillie visited Elizabethtown. S O O F officers elected. Ellsworth team beat Williams 5 to 4 in a local baseball game. H F Schultz noted from Storm Lake and QO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
S. Cayton
F. R. Parker
Des Moines
Williama. H. F. Schultz
Storm Lake
Iowa Goods for Iowa People slogan supports home industry
The Freeman-Tribune urges state and local bodies to favor Iowa products and home producers while opposing price-raising combinations. It calls manufacturers to buy supplies in Iowa, seek fair competition, and recommends local merchants adopt the same policy to reduce external complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
freeman-Tribune
Board of Control
Lees
Local notes from Kasson to Blairsburg residents
A long column of society items reports visits and travels of town residents. Highlights include W. Schultz of Kasson visiting relatives, Woodmen memorial services in Iowa Falls, multiple family visits between Iowa Falls and Stratford, and ongoing school closings and picnics. Local farming notes mention corn planting and hay meadows, plus several social events and Sunday outings around Webster City, Boone County, and surrounding towns.
Fremont Community Notes and Visits
Roy VanWinkle has recovered from illness. Webster City Hall boys visited John Simonson’s home. Lewis Wagner bought a new rubber tire buggy and plans to take the girls out driving. Misses Kate Kelly and Veril Case from Duncombe visited Roy during his illness. Signel Simonson went to South Dakota for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield from Webster City drove to the Schropfer home. Fremont hosted a baseball game with Woolstock. Many attended the Webster City commencement and praised it. N Wagner Elias Jenson and others will install the Duncombe telephone this week. Grace Clifton gave music lessons at Simon and Lang homes. Sullivan and Kelly from Vincent visited Sunday. Miss Gordon, district No. 9 teacher, closed a successful term Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Roy VanWinkle
Hall Boys
Webster City
John Simonson
Lewis Wagner
Lew
Kate Kelly
Vervil Case
Duncombe
van Winkle
Roy
Signel Simonson
South Dakota
Mansfield
Schropfer
North Fremont
Woolinstock
N. Wagner
Elias Jenson
Grace Clifton
Simon and Lang
Messrs
Sullivan and
Kelly
Vincent
Miss Gordon
Indian Relics Brought to Iowa Historical Building
Charles Aldrich curator of the Iowa Historical Building visits Briggs farm home pleased over securing a collection of Indian baskets shipped from the national museum. Otis Mason of the Smithsonian selected the duplicates and Aldrich calls the baskets a valuable addition to local relics. Also received a buffalo skull from near Denison, with debate over whether buffalo inhabited Iowa and a $500 reward for definitive proof backed by affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aldrich
Iowa
Briggs Farm
National Museum
Otis T. Mason
Smithsonian Institute
Aldrich
Mason
Denison
Historical Department
R. L Garden
Tracy
The Richest Man in the World and Foley Kidney Cures
A fragmented miscellany reviews wealth claims and medical ads. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonials from Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky and Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa, urging early use for kidney ailments and warning against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
H. J. Arthur
HL. J. Arthur
Davis
Mt. Sterling
Towa
Local assets tallied at 97 percent of total
Readable figures indicate 97 percent of 25 total assets accounted for, with numbers 18,644 70 588.4 appearing in the fragment. The OCR lacks context to identify the entities or the exact asset categories involved.
Notice to Contractors for Littles Peterson Drainage Ditch No 8
Hamilton county Iowa invites sealed bids by June 26 2005 for sections of Littles Peterson drainage ditch No 8 totaling 61 83 miles and 75128 cubic yards of dirt. Bids require 10 percent certified check and project to be completed by December 80 2005. Specifications at Webster City auditor's office. Right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Hamilton County
Iowa
O. A. Ocragwick
Littles-Peterson
Auditor
Webster City
H. W. Stafford
O. A. Dragwick
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Des Moines Caps
J. W. Bythe
E. H. Hunter
Corporation
Taft
Washington
Mason City
Cedar Falls
William Jennings Bryan
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkins
Mixado
Stratford
W. Schultz
Kasson
Minn
Katmrar
W. B
Weeks
John DeWitt
Iowa Falls
Lillian Qgurnea
J. D. Fidder
W.H
Olive Thompson
Miss Bates
Stanhope
Gill Lund
Linder
Story City
Mark Bishop
Baby
East
Ralph Brewer
Garwin
Brewer
Alef Swanson
M. J. Stark
Hengy
Gustafson
Freeberg
Jewell
Nellie Gordon
Fremont Township
Ide Elliott
Swamp College
Mica Elsie Mason
Coal District
Vern Luther
Homer Horse Company
Illinois
Ladies of Freedom
Marion
Cora Andrewa
Mae Johnson
Joanna
Robert Guthrie
Saratoga
F. E. Jacobson
Earle
Coy Smith
Boone County
John Andrews
Sam Mongan
Frank Erickson
Grandma Erickson
Sjegren
Nebraska
Louise Sorenson
Lacy
Fred Jacobson
Guthrie
Blairsburg
Nell
Mary Gleason
Pyle
T. Neveln
Holt
J Ella Oakland
J. Mathews
Miesea Lane
Margaret Bell
Virgie Sayre
Highview
Brasted
Grund
Kamrar
H. H. Carson
Chicago
Atock
Alice Wyckoff
Rev. Bryan
Minnie Bone
E. E. Woodmansee
Mies Watson
J. W. Pearce
Mr. Graham
Pennsylvania
Dr. Wyatt
W. T. Studley
Misa Elsa Bibler
Maynard Carey
Wagner
Eena Hill
Cedar
F. M. Bibler
BE. E. Woodmansee
District Court
E. J
Edgar J. Wright
Nellie L. Wright
L. C
GC. H. Brown
Court House
Foley & Co
Webster City Savings Bank
Hamilton
Total Assets
Wovereenee
Ferpies Fund
Cere
State of
F. A. Edwarda
Ae Burleson
W. B. Rood
Edward
C. Burleson
B. D. Cashier
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