Lincolnan Faith in Law and Political Views Amid Campaign Notes
A fragmentary column reflects on Lincoln’s call to engrave reverence for law into national life and names a slate of candidates and political commentary. It mentions Taft, Henry Ford, Des Moines distillery plans, and Iowa’s livestock market impact, while critiquing freight practices and independence party figures.
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Legia
Mnalice
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa
Chicago
Supreme Court Reform and Aging Justices in 1880
Harper’s Weekly notes the coming reorganization of the Supreme Court as four justices near retirement age. It argues chief among them are Fuller Harlan Brewer and Peckham, with retirement choices tied to presidential elections and the rise of new constitutional interpretation methods.
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Bryan
White House
Fuller
Jusstice Harlan
Justice Brewer
Peckham
Lt Ie
Harlan
Awa
Esme
Navy enlistment surge in Topeka ad drive
Uoce Sam reports widespread applicant interest for navy enlistment after he left the billboard campaign and turned to running want ads. Newspapers note a renewed wave of enlistments, seen as a vindication of the American appeal of the ad strategy.
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Grest
Topeka
Uoce
Sam
Navy
Disreputable beggars spotted on the street
The note claims many shady figures roam the streets despite each straw bale costing only a dollar, implying surprising street activity and low-value objects attracting attention.
Waverly Democrat Reflects on Health and Civic Notes
The Iowa Press Notes and Comment discusses health care, local governance, and a proposed monument. It references tensions in book-keeping, civic actions, and a $100,000 memorial for the late President Cleveland, noting virtue and its delayed rewards.
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Cleveland
Billy Sunday Encounters Boy on Street at Lake
The evangelist Billy Sunday meets a mall boy near Stoffs Lake. Sunday questions the boy about tobacco and the post office, reveals his fame, and invites the boy to his afternoon speech to show him the way to heaven. The boy responds with a playful jab about the postal system.
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Tronekty 10 Business and Political Briefs
Mayor James Logan of Worcester warns of a new ethical revival in business, urging honesty in relations to sustain society. Jurisdictional rulings allow newspapers to receive transportation in exchange for ads, with Georgia and state authorities cited. Democratic leaders appoint Mack as national chair with Hall as vice chair, and campaign primary results list scattered state nominations. Fremont Tribune notes gender gaps in wealth and sharp moral gossip amid U.S. business failures.
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Chicago
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New York
L. P. Hall
Nebraska
O. N. Haske
Oklahoma
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Northwest Iowa towns show growth amid flood of travelers
A lengthy descriptive passage surveys northwest Iowa communities including Mason City Clear Lake Algona Emmetsburg and Algona area towns. It notes rail service activity Higginson postmaster figures and local business blocks churches libraries and farms. Mentions Okoboji Clear Lake Hortons and traders. highlights seasonal prosperity amid rain crop concerns and a cement tile plant providing jobs.
Local Iowa Politics and Business Notes Mixed in Patchy Clippings
A montage of Iowa items mentions J Isebrands J Dirks H Butljer and others prospering in Plymouth County with notes on office locations in the northwest. It cites Prouty retiring from politics and critiques Hearst and the Standpatters in various papers including Washington Iowa Democrat and Emmetsburg Democrat. It also notes Hammocks at Henry N Schultz and a Waterside meal promotion at Walt's bakery Waterloo and a city ordinance discussion, plus Illinois Central telephone progress and travel mentions from Dodge to Waterton. Subscribers are urged to report missed issues.
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