Political commentary on McKinley and German-American press
The piece critiques McKinley and his administration over policy shifts favoring free trade with Porto Rico while facing German-American press loyalty concerns. It notes Des Moines bridge debates, C. E. Albrook's bid for national Republican convention, and comments on liquor laws, tax focus, and attorney general candidacy in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Porto Rico
Suar
Tobacco
McKinley
Des Moines
Waterloo youths undertake road trip and return home
A group of Waterloo boys aged 11 to 14 left home Friday to tramp, reaching Ft. Dodge before turning back yesterday. One boy claimed he had nothing to eat during the trip, yet allegedly ate after returning, as observed by a Staite Reporter. L. Torbert of Illinois Central is in the city to settle company taxes, visiting counties along the line to inspect assessments and pay them. Galena prepares to celebrate General U. S. Grant’s Civil War era birthday with a week of activities ending April 27, drawing Sanications attendees from miles around.
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Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Staite
L. Torbert
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Galena
Lillagis
U. S. Grant
Etigan
Goneyn
Sophia Reinke
Miss Fetters
Marshalltown
Thomas Dadswell
C. Kienenberger
J. KK. Parks
Balzer Boys
North Dakota
Four Mile
Oliver Berry
Hansell
Thin City
Adam Kean
Cora Keau
Winona
Minnesota
Frank Popuda
Ofice
Charley Silence
Hampton
Sherwood Clock
Boone
J. L. Stevens
Woman suffrage advocate tale and county notes
Iowa Franklin county news reports a woman suffrage meeting in Hartford led by Misa Emily Reeve, with mention of a petition with 100000 signatures and Iowa senate defeat. Several local items follow: smallpox case, May 5 Hampton convention, brain fever in a child, farm purchase in Wisconsin, Anamosa oratorical win, 800 Hampton lecture tickets sold, tax collector pay limits, and various local visits, deaths, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Emily Reeve
Franklin County
Hartford
Connecticut
Iowa
Union
Haccell
Kansas
Hampton
J. H. Rule
Ackley
E. Zeaman
Faulkner
Wisconsin
Clyde Jeffers
Harriman
Town Miscellany Hits and Misses From Cedar Falls to Cedar Rapids
Reports recount a horse accident and medical actions, local officials’ crackdowns on slot machines, school enrollments and attendance records, and a elicit portrait of small town life. Varying notes include a potato shipment to Chicago, teachers, visitors, and a biting anecdote about a child and her doll. The piece also notes a murder attempt in Cedar Falls and a strange case of an accused killer.
Degal Briefs and Loud Public Voices
A montage notes political sideline items and sensational quotes from early 1900s figures. Mentions of barbers licensing, legislative battles, and the phrase Stay with Spain appear amid oblique references to public figures. It reflects partisan snippets, market quips, and a medical testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica salve.
Cure for Cold in One Day Promoted by Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy. It claims a cure in one day and lists a price of 26 and 0 cents, naming Prander & Wackrott as druggists in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Prander& Wackrott
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Goan B. Alrhorse
Gariy
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
McKiffrey
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
New York
Prouty
Aelling
Leuder
O. W. Mullan
Blackhawk
Briers
A. Kremings
G. BK. Barkley
Becker & Folkers
Mr. B
Mary Jacobs
Gon
Roy
Wagner
Freeport
George Wagner
George
Miss Benson
Marshalstown
Aplington
Cedar Rapida
Paullina
Cedar Rapids
Magous
Hull Index
Cedar Falla
DEGAL
Ladysmith
Barbers’ Commission
Henderson
Ene Tire
America
Spain
Clark
Montana
Buller
Andrew Rath
Reuick Hamilton
West Jefferson, O
Bucklen
Prander & Nackrott
Flrug
Ality
Carstens
Peninsular
Piaso
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