The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-18


he was glad to see the editors, represent
ing all political parties, Christian,
Republican, Democraticp The former
probably referred to such editors as
visited the commissary department of the
train for lemonade only-and they were
not many, Most of them had stronger
reasons for going forward at frequent
intervals. Illinois editors never took
lessons in prohibition and they stand up
for Peoria and her product while the
Iowa boys have forgotten about all they
learned during the School House on
the hill top and no saloon in the valley
campaigns. Prohibition was not the is
sue but the newspaper boys we're all
right. 49,
At 3:4s the train pulled out for the
run to Mason City. The company had
been reinforced by the Oskaloosa edi-
tors and Pearson of the Fremont Ga
zette, and Delong of the Eddyville Tri-
bune. There is no finer country out of
doors than lies in sight of the Iowa Cen
trail between Oskaloosa and Mason City.
The crops looked rather better as we
neared the latter city, the green fresh
color indi eating that northern Iowa had
received its full portion of rainfall.
During the OSkaloosa stop we were
the special guests during the ride and
banquet of H. L. Spencer, an old SOL
der. president of the Spencer whole
sale grocery company, and an old bust
ness associate of Albert L. S>etson, in
Kansas City. Mr.. Spencer has lived in
Oskaloosa 80 years: he knows the town
perfectly. and during the carriage drive
recited to us enough concerning the
town to make a special arti:le of con-
siderable length. We may use it later
on, for Oskaloosa and the Iowa Central
seem to as thick" as it is possible
for a town and railroad to be. If all
its people are like Mr.. Spencer and the
other gentlemen met. Oskaloosa must
be nice place to live. and is town
which will be pushed to the 'front.'
Pennington Bugle.
Macomb Ills.) Times: Oskaloosa is
a beautiful city of $4,000 inhabitants,
and is the county seat of Mahaska coun-
ty. 1t has five railroads a number of
manufactures, several miles Of brick
streets, and hospitable, generous peo-
pie, who are always willing TO encour-
age any enterprise that will benefit the
city. The stop of two hours in this
lively little city was greatly enjoyed by
the members of the party, and many
and loud were the praises heard for the
citizens who had so kindly entertained
us.
Delavan (Ills) Times Press The city
of Oskaloosa was reached shortly after
noon. and there a brief stop was made.
The party was met with carriages, mob
by rubber tired surveys. park wagons,
stanhopes, etc. and driven to the lead
ing hotel. the Downing, where luncheon
was served. The entertainment was by
the Oskaloosa Board of Trade Brief ad
dresses were made by the mayor, Hon.
w. H. Wray; by the president of the
board of trade, Mr.. Samuel Baldauf.; by
Hon. John F. Lacey, member of con-
gress from the Sixth Iowa district and
resident of Oskaloosa, and others.
Following this the editors wera loaded
into vehicles and driven on tour of
inspection of the handsome residence
portions of the city. The latter is a
town of about 10000 people, with large
retail and extensive wholesale, and min
ing and manufa curing interests. The
local business mems association, called
the board of trade, is an institution for
other towns to pattern after. II has de-
veloped local civic pride and an ener-
gctic, progressive and resourcetul spirit
that is doing wonders in the advance
ment and growth of the town. Sew
eral miles of splendid brick pavement
have recentlv been laid and new cleo
trio street car line is projected.
Washington (Ills) Post: The
first stop of the editors for any length
of time was at Oskaloosa. Iowa. The
~ ltof
had asked the railroad officials for the
privilege of entertaining the editors for
short time The train arrived there
at 80 o'clock and it found string of
fashionable carriages and turn-outs Of
all kinds in waiting to transfer the edi-
tors to the Hotel Downing. Upon the
arrival at the hosiery a fine banquet
was in waiting and was partaken of and
most thoroughly enjoyed by the pencil
pusherS Following this short I'M
promptu speeches were made by rep
| resentatives of the business mems aSsO-
citation of Oskaloosa, the railroad COM
pany and the editors. 1t was a very
| felictous occasion all around. After
the banquet the editors were again
| escorted to the carriages and given a
drive over the city.
OskaloOsa is located the third county
north Of the south line Of the state and
| the fourth west of the Missippi river.
| 1t has a population of 10000 Five lines
of railroad center there and there are
| a number of large manufactures in its
midst. 1t is the center of immense coal
| fields and 400 men are employed in
the mines in the immediate vicinity. A
| progressive lot of business men live in
| Oskaloosa and they are going TO see
| that the city gets to the front. The
| drive, over the city showed many hand
some homes and everywhere indications
of a progressive and live city.
Keithsburg Qlls.) News: The party
! arrived at Oskaloosa at as p. m. hav-
| ing been met and most cordially recelv-
| ed at Hedrick by a representative clti-
| lens committee. Carriages were in
waiting and the party were driven dire:t
| to the Hotel Downing, where an elegant,
| bountiful and most refreshing luncheon
was served, throughout which Schmitts
| famous orchestra of twelve pieces, To-
| Gated in an adjoining lobby, discoursed
a fine program of musical selections.
Following the repast season was de-
voted TO toasfing, and the guests were
then taken for drive around the city.
Oskaloosa boasts Of a population of H.
600 people. just why she does not
claim $4,000 is mystery to the stranger
entering her gates, for none would gain
say the claim. located in a'rich agri-
cultural and mining district with every
natural advantage and many acquired
by perseverance and display Of enter
| prise, Oskaloosa commands large re-