Moorland Line Extension and Suburban Notices
Reports on the Martin TM Telephone Company linking Moorland and Callender with a Fort Dodge and Lake City extension, plus local notices about delinquent subscribers and ongoing construction of a Catholic church. Also notes on a pill sale, decoration week events, and remarks on political and social issues including Jim Corbett, trust debates, and an incident involving evangelist M B Williams.
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Martin
Callender
Fort
Dodge and
Lake City
The Piano Contest And Related Local Notices
Elmo Lodge leads the piano contest with minimal competition after the Christian Church withdraws from the content. The issue also notes a City death in LaMail Marshall County and a promotion for D G Ross in Canada Pacific Railway. Memorial and Baccalaureate sermons are set for Sunday with Dr Day preaching at 10 30 AM and the 1900 High School class to attend the evening service.
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Elmo Lodge
Christian Church
Tsps
Seco
Wm. McCollough
M. L. McCollough
J. B. McCollough
LaMail
Marshall County
la Moil
D. G. Ross
Winnipeg
Brandon
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
T. K. Ross
G. A.B
Methodist Church
Dr. Day
Cigar Factory Proposed for Webster City
A visitor plans a large wholesale cigar factory in Webster City. Local business leaders back the project and expect it to add eight families to the town while expanding wholesale distribution of cigars.
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Webster City
Iowa Falls Gun Club to Host Fourth Annual Shooting Tournament
The Iowa Falls Gun Club opens its fourth annual amateur shooting meet May 31 and June 1 in Iowa Falls. Organizers expect at least 100 entrants, with magnutraps and the Sargent system used across three batteries. The event follows Marshalltown state play and precedes Sioux City’s big shoot in mid June.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa
Marshalltown
Sioux City
Church of Christ Withdraws From Piano Contest
The Church of Christ withdraws from a piano contest, citing unfair conduct and questionable methods, stating it entered believing rules would be followed and thanking supporters for kindness. W. E. Cavana, Clerk, signs the official board notice.
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Church of Christ
W. E. Cavana
Better Salaries for Teachers in Free School System
A reader laments below par wages for country teachers as a threat to the nation’s free school system. He argues teachers are foundational to American education and deserve significantly higher compensation.
Memorial Day Observance in Webster City
Mayor A H Austin presides as orator Captain F D Young acts as marshal Col H H Rood delivers oration The parade forms at 1 30 p m at G A R hall Second Street Willson Avenue with escort Co C I N G Winfield Scott Post 66 G A R and veterans Civic groups city officials teachers pupils and citizens join in a line of march to Des Moines Street Bank Street Prospect Cemetery and back to Elm and the courthouse grounds for decoration and remarks
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A. H. Austin
F. D. Young
H. H. Rood
G. A. R. Hall
Second Street
Willson Avenue
Winfield Scott Post
Women’s Relief Corps
Board of Education
Aitizens
Wweston
Des Moines Stree
Des Moines
Bank Street
Bank
Prospect
Cemetery
G. A. R. Post
W. Kk. C
Elm
Court House Grounds
Rourke
Wood Street
Sinois Central Railroad
A. W. Chamberlain
J. EB. Quackenbush
G. F. Richardson
Chicago Times Herald Highlights Home and Business Page
The Chicago Times Herald presents a trusted blend of railroad, insurance, financial, and industrial news for business readers, while offering a clean, high moral tone for home audiences. It features Sunday sermons, a women’s interests department, and varied live‑etiquette features.
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Chicago Times Herald
The Wheat Outlook for Iowa and National Prices
The article notes wheat remains a staple in Iowa and surrounding regions. It cites government crop reports forecasting a short harvest due to Hessian fly damage east of the Mississippi, with potential price rises driven by rising demand from immigration and limited supply. It warns of near-term risk to Iowa wheat production and possible market impact.
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Iowa
Tsudaen
Weather and Crop Bulletin Reports Week of Cool, Wet Weather
The past week was cooler than normal with heavy cloudiness across the state. Rain totaled 0.70 to 3.60 inches, aiding grass and crops while some areas had lighter amounts. Early corn germinated well but replanting will occur due to cut worms seed faults and excess moisture. overall conditions favored staple crops gardens and orchards. A second note reports witness T L Martin of Dixie Ky describing relief from persistent coughing after using Dr King’s New Discovery.
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West Central District
T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Keltz
Court adjourned session disposes of several cases
District court proceedings list multiple dispositions with Mary Houghtalling versus Jas Lister settling in partition of real estate and Evarts versus Middleton foreclosing a mortgage. Judge Whitaker ruled against Mary Barber in a $1700 claim. Other cases were settled or await decisions on lake bed possession and related disputes. A boxing challenge between Carl Brown and Greenwood is formally accepted with a $100 guarantee to meet within 30 days under Queensbury rules.
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Mary Houghtalling
Jas. Lister
Evarts
Middleton
Geo. W. Bryan
Joan H. Moore
John J. Karros
J.H. Moore
Iowa Lake
H. E. Schroeder
A. D. Sandage
Whitaker
Mary Barber
Geo. Barber
Ms. Borror
Carl Brown
First National Bank
Webster City
Marquis of Queensbury
Will Greenwood
Cyclist’s Healing Salve Promoted Amid City Council Notes
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for sprains bruises and pains, sold by Keltz & Little. City council minutes show routine actions including street work, telephone pole alignment, a standpipe matter, and a veto overridden on a city hall appropriation.
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Bucklen
Keltz & Little
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Burleson & Hoyt
John J. Skaalure
Rosendale
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Lown
M. R. Davis
Hamilton County
Richards
Calhoun County
Derr & ‘Hook
W. T. Woolsey
Jim Corbett
Bruiser
Congress
Corbett
T Man
Tenderloin
New York
Stamhope
Peter Howe
Peter
Bird
Coler
Roosevelt
Lesder
M. B. Willigma
Paxtopylis
Williams
Weather and Crop Bulletin
Mr. Bprrom
Greenwood
Jack McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Boone
Council Proceedings
Fred Long
D. Beach
G. T. Rutledge
W. Whiteman
M. Banks
J.D. Riste
Walt Cantonwine
E. Howard
Elee, Co
Elee
Stickney & Son
J. B. Gle
Newton
F. L. Anderson
Uin&r
Enchant
Ment
J. W. Young
H. A. Crandall & Co. Pure Food Grocers
Richardson
B. F. Richardson & Co
Dubuque,’la
The
One Price Clothing & Shoe'Co
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan
Madison &T
Chicago
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