Lincoln quotes and civic debates spark library vote fallout
The column discusses the library proposition defeat and the rival call to fund sewers and street improvements. It cites Abraham Lincoln on education, cites Iowa College president D Bradley and Ex Mayor Ames, and notes Mississippi flood damage and suffragist tensions. It also reports a lumpy jaw inoculation case linking cattle disease to humans and a patient named Lampse.
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John Lampee
Pocohootas
Lampee
Lampse
Teformation discovers vast Antarctic land with unruly subjects
A London report claims an exploring party has found a previously unknown land area in the Antarctic region. The mass is described as roughly the size of Australia and appears to host a few unruly subjects observed during the expedition.
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London
Bat
Antarctic
Ausatralia
The American Work Ethic and European Decay
An essay contrasts the American must-work tempo with European leisure, claiming Americans neglect nourishment and rest from dawn to night. It depicts European riches and European widows and orphans, suggesting graveyards at home fill with young men.
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Gotaxa
Murper
Jancheon
Ant
Europe
Prose on Speech Errors and Nationwide Strikes in Iowa
A collection of varied notes reports agitation from textile mill strikes in Dowell and idle workers numbering in the tens of thousands. It cites demographic shifts in Iowa households, reforms urged by Dr Ducalaux, and rising garden seed prices, while touching on druggists prosecutions, political graft, and a flood near Greenville with rescues. It also notes a Boston pulpit sermon against women wearing bird ornaments on hats.
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Boston
Physical culture and fiscal fear in a single page
The piece contrasts a healthier forward-looking idealized woman with earlier physical decline. It notes a Chicago Congress approving over 1.6 trillion dollars for two years, compares it to past wars, and warns that surplus funds threaten legitimate business and risk national panic unless prudent policy is adopted. The tone blends social reform with fiscal anxiety about looming bankruptcy.
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Billiton
Congress
Chicago Chronicle
National Treasury
Does Not Look Like Peace Leavon Weakly
Leavon Weakly notes that 753,484,018 dollars appropriated by Congress last session heavily funded war debt pensions and naval needs. He argues that diplomatic and agricultural funding are small by comparison, implying the nation pursues war readiness over peace promoting efforts.
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Leavon
Congress
Treasury
Onc
Irrigation scheme overruns costs for arid regions plan
The Philadelphia Record reports that the large irrigation plan funded by land sale proceeds will cost about 2.12 per acre rather than five, likely exceeding the revised estimate. Private companies have claimed all cheap irrigation sites, leaving the costly, unprofitable portions to the government.
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Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Two Minds of Polygamy as Framed by The Boston Globe
The piece contrasts two paths: four wives living polygamously versus four divorces followed by new marriages. It questions whether the underlying principle differs, calling the first poly gamy and the second “marriage in felicity” or what you will, and asks how much difference exists in principle.
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Boston Globe
Senate and Cuban Treaty Sparks Newark News Opinion
The Newark News critiques the American Senate for approving the Cuban treaty, arguing it faces a dilemma between stupidity in the treaty’s form and risking its destruction by the action taken, reflecting sharp partisan tension and concern over constitutional implications.
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Senate
Newark
Farm for Sale Near Ackley Iowa in 160 Acres
An auction style notice outlines a 160 acre farm for sale located ten miles northeast of Ackley Iowa with a bargain tone. The listing cites a buyer contact and includes names such as Tuquire of Sed S$ and YJ Ecamur Ackley Iowa. It mentions another 180 acre farm north west of Ackley and a separate medical notice for Dr B E Purcell practice limited to eye and throat with March dates.
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Ackley
Ecamur
Iowa
Gale
Joan Bar
B. E. Purcell
Announcements of Hardin County Supervisors and Sheriff Candidates
A set of candidate notices for Hardin county political offices. Individuals including C. B. Burton New Providency Harry Ghanwur Hubbard and Tuos. W. SoCr ry bidora Iowa announce runs for Hardin county supervisor and sheriff. They indicate candidacy is subject to Republican primary voters and dates June 6 or June 8.
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Board of Supervisors
Hardin County
C. B. Burton
New Providency
Clacton Duned
Harysy Ghanwur
Hubbard
Hardy County
Jung
Socrry
Bidora
Iowa
Shariff
Elention Junga
Toonas Wars
Tows Falls
Lows
The Queer Picture Thing in Salem Carpet Bargain
In Salem a sailor's wife traded a dusty tapestry for a new carpet after Mrs Silsbee recounts the tale of a life sized tapestry from Raphael’s cartoon. Mr Miller offered any carpet from his stores, and the delighted woman chose a bold red and green pattern for her best room, marking a memorable exchange.
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Montreal
New England
Malta
Derby Street
Salem
Fourth Century Shorthand and Callistratus Inline
The Armenian Acts of St Callistratus mention shorthand use by soldiers. Callistratus spoke on mysteries of the faith to forty-nine martyrs, with a scribe in the court recording his discourse, then compiled for accuracy.
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St. Callistratus
F. ©. Conybeare
Tarly
Christianity
Callistratus
Comepilet
The English Style Frank Learns To Ride A Horse
A Little Chronicle joke about Frank learning to ride and being asked if he bounced when trotting. He replies he does not bounce hard and stays up almost all the time.
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Frank
Little Chronicle
Letter writing doubt echoes in life, says Talley Rand
A quip from Bulwer and a Boston Transcript exchange contrast choosing to write letters with practical money management. The dialogue features "Talley Rand" advising against doubt about letter writing and the humor of comparing a cash account to an expense account. The fragment hints at broader lessons on decisiveness and financial habits.
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Talleyrand
Bulwer
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