Advertisers and Readers in a Talk on Publicity
A reflective piece argues that bold advertising boosts business and self-introduction in commerce. It cites a London advertiser who tested honesty versus deception, noting readers’ backlash to false claims and urging fair, fearless newspaper advocacy to maintain trust. The text also discusses philosophy questions for students and a Western editors prize for a poem urging subscribers to pay up.
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Ani
Know Exchange
London
Nate
Aueh
Ofere
Christopher McShees
The
Rocky Mountain
Hat wearing reform foes veto cigarette club bill
The Womans club of Pittsburg labels reform efforts aimed at banning hats in theaters as crank legislation. Pennsylvania lieutenant governor proposed a bill to back the plan, but reformers rejected it by a wide margin saying the issue did not warrant law.
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Womans Club of
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Wealthy farmer J. G. Bastress dies near Sharon
J G Bastress a well known farmer dies near Sharon Pennsylvania at an advanced age. Though reputed wealthy he avoided banks as unsafe. After death Dr Yeager his physician found a chest with large glass jars of gold coins. The money totaled twelve thousand dollars and was taken to the bank for counting.
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J. G. Bastress
Sharon
Dr. Yeager
West Reed Schoolgirl Rescues Rooster After Trim Repair
A West Reed Maine schoolgirl found a choking rooster on the way to school. She cut open the crop, cleaned it, sewed the incision with silk, and placed the bird in a barrel with no food. She gave medicine three times daily for two days, and the rooster recovered.
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Westreek
Ai Janssen Builds Observatory On High Mountain Peak
Ai Janssen and four French scientists plan an observatory at a height never before reached. The project requires transporting heavy materials up the mountain, with each worker carrying loads around twenty pounds daily in strenuous conditions.
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Ai. Janssen
Starling's Hereford herd and waste plant costs
Starling of Atokison established a unique fifth generation Hereford herd with few calves bearing horned traits. The Me town of Jonesville ships garbage burning 100 tons weekly, costing about $80.75 for the week and projecting $4,200 per year for furnace operations.
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W. W. Guthrie
Atokison
Jowell
Catesof
Editor fantasizes of afterlife and haunting foes
A country-town publisher recalls his editor’s chair as he imagines a final death and a journey to paradise. His mind wanders to Jasper seas and a curious line about “moisten your tongue with the ink” appears, reflecting on publication and defiant satisfaction.
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Wrota
Great
Gulf
Dreaded disease outbreak prompts urgent medical briefing
A historical notice reports on a dangerous infection resembling cholera and its transmission. It details methods for killing germs, incubation periods, and two disease forms fulminant and ambulant, noting formaldehyde, lime, and laboratory findings as treatment context.
Whitecaps Burn Farmer Out in Cascade Case
A farmer, John Van Cleave, was driven from his Maton farm near Cascade by masked arsonists. Seven men warned him to leave, then a week later a lone messenger delivered the same threat. Fire destroyed the barn and grain, with the house spared. no motive or enemies are known. The incident is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
John van Cleave
Maton
Laura van Cleave
Walsh
van Cleave
Wames
van Cletye
Minneapolis City Treasurer Haugen Resigns Over Bondsmen
Minneapolis treasurer Haugen, reelected last November, resigns after failing to secure bondsmen. Some 209000 in city funds are tied up in failed banks with legal technicalities releasing Haugen’s former bondsmen. Investigations into his four years of handling up to 16,000,000 are underway as bank suspensions total nearly 450000 with over half expected to be settled.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Jan
Cis
Haugent
Haugen
Met
Gome
Aheap
Great Lakes Warship Treaty Inquiry Reviewed by Committee
Washington Jan 8 The committee on foreign affairs reports unan imously a resolution by Representative Statch of Michigan calling on the State Department for information on the present status of the treaty restraining the United States and Great Britain from building or maintaining warships on the Great Lakes. The resolution references a letter from President Cleveland to Secretary Here burt in 188? approving the Navy Secretary’s refusal to consider the De crocy Dock Company for building war ships, noting the treaty must be strictly observed despite hardship.
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House
Ashington
Jan
Representative Statch
Michigan
State Department
United States
Smith
Cleveland
Triavy
Dovk Company
Waranty
Peporrsy
Mie
Air
Tater
Executive Council
Maalsin
Tia
Mertiam
Dekawinn
Senate
Exery House
Mason
Allen
Air. Binch
Wssembly
Aioc
Byington
Pensions Granted and Patents Issued Yesterday
Pensions were granted yesterday for several individuals across Iowa and surrounding states, listing original and restoration grants in names such as Wm Wattick Glemwood Robert I Hemphill Jur ington Wn H Jordan and others. Patents issued include a poultry crate a corn harvester and a hogkey among items attributed to T W Alexander John Antrobus Henry Moese Wm H Smith and more, with locations Burlington Ottumwa and Schuyler among others.
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Washington
Iowa
W. Wattick
Glemwood
Robert I. Hemphill
Jurington
H. Jordan
Indianalla
Aaron Lewis
Osceola
Thissue
Mathive 7 Mills
Cedar Patts
Mary A. Woods
Maquoketa
South Dakota
Belsaue
Daniel Dwyer
Hurley
Nebraska
Edwin A. Yeat
Waltbury
Silas M. Glark
Waverly
Geo
V. Hines
Omaha
Peter Hin
Schuyler
John Sawyer
Hebron
T. W. Alexander
Burlington
John H. Antrobus
Ottumwa
Henry Moese
Crogler
Wm. H. Smith
Whiting
Corn Harvester
Hugkey
They All Favor The Treaty In Washington In January
Washington reports a surge of support for the arbitration treaty before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Letters from judges, government leaders, and civic groups pour in, urging ratification, while only five petitions oppose it. Prominent backers include Josiah String, Edward Everett Hale, and many regional associations across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Themeriggs
Peet Waterstiers
Senate
Congress
Jims
Daily
Mall
Wien
Committee On Foreign Relations
Josiah String
Foreign Relations Committee
National Arbitration Committee
New York
Brooklyn
Weiter
Lavas
Fifry-Bye
Dus
Supreme Courts
Titreen
United States
Kayard Everett Hale
Edward Everett Hale
Telegraphert Sengter Sherman
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Young Men's Social Wiiion
Boston
National Arbitration Committee of
Bankers' Club of Chicago
Belgious Society of Friends
Canada
Cincinnati Bar Association
Richmond
Ind
Laurel House
Lakewood
N._J
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Lexington Historical Society
Lexington
Mass
Wranklin Typographical Socisty
Congregational Ministers’ Association
Chiena
Eva Selical Alliance
Chicago Theological Seminary
Strong Boy of Four Ram Not Allowed to Work
A New York piece describes a strong four year old named Charley Sandrew who supports his family but has been barred from work. He reportedly earned up to forty dollars weekly performing feats of strength until the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children intervened as officials deemed him too young. The family faces eviction for unpaid rent despite potential earnings from the boy’s stage act.
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New York
Charley Sandrew
Sandow
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Iowa Code Unfolds Code Revisions and Committee Plans
Iowa legislature moves through committee allocations for code revision and division of titles. Governors Parrott and senate leaders signaled ongoing standpat, with joint committees, clerking allocations, and rules suspended to accelerate code work.
Iowa Senate And House Debated Manufacturing Bill In 1886 Session
Des Moines reports recount a January 25 session where senators urged passage of a manufacturing bill and examined code revision. Petitions from various counties urged opposition. committees were formed to study penal laws and osteopathy, with votes on amendments and adjournment planned. Saturday and Monday proceedings summarized with proposed code revisions and future sessions noted.
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Wrewby
Senate
Fleury Cale
Matt Carrer
Parrott
Bowen
Mittee
Junkin
Judiciary
Wills
Villes
Town
Cheattire
Enrolled Hills
Glivertson
Cole
Carpenter
Henderson
Banka
Fou
Hutchiss
Mitchell
Ayers
Bacon
Allyn
Druet
Publilc
Hobart
Upton
Mwer
Des Moines
W. M. ‘Todd
Hardly
John
Curley, Putnam and Sullivan
Allen Chuichian
Mat Henry Caine
House Ile
IE Parker
Art
Institute For Seaile
Glenwood
Alpusa Ile
Publc
Chlisiman
Mtdutenent
Parvort
Watolumin
Garet
Alexander
Flaredinas
N. A. Merrell
Huntey
Blanchard
Harrimnen
Ailyn
Falnter Jospens
Penrose
Hotchkiss
MyLajell
Twaty
Byimidt
Evans
Power
Masnn
Regia
Pes Moines
Hey. J. D. Foraythe
Des Maines
Venio
Wivette
Alasakee
Flonson
Dubuque
Upton Trout
Winneshiek County
Aly Fro
Marlon
Senan ' Hitchkiss
Guthrie County
Haton
Fremont County
Linn County
Ellison
Jones County
Furk
Palo Alto
Emmet
Clay
Dickinson
Palmer
Jan
Morrison
Keokuk
Sterns
Hcense
Gecton WB
Classen
Partners’ Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Marshalltown
Isurance Committee
House
Glen- Wood
TRS
Olan
Govenor Panvott
Omer
Rewen
Blenenant Gavernar Parrott
Berry, Harriman
Mobart
Graig
Gabartsan
Tuntin
Druct
Corey
Bengtor Pusey
Eiti
Henator Lothrop
Lrewin
Cara
Harper
General Assembly
Jun
Byers
H. . Sdudtey
Cags
Seat
Wright
Buenos
Town Wiped Out by Fire in Pacific Junction
Jan 23. Fire destroyed the business district of Pacific Junction with 23 shops burned and homes lost. NW wind drove flames across streets while residents fled in night attire. loss estimated around 330,000 with some insurance. Fire began about 10 p.m. at Rose Hackett confectionery. Residents at Des Moines and Iowa City also report separate fires and court decisions.
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Pacifc Junction
Pacific Tundon
Aii
Bce
Wuc
Rose Hacket
Iowa City
Towa City
Man
P. J. Regan
Supreme Coast Denisions
Des Moines
Town Supreme Court
Mills & Allen
Evans & McCutchin
Dickinson
Lymed
Delay
Appellant
Carney ‘Bros
Poweshtek
Shaars
Wentz
Plymouth
Wilson
Riddick
Buena Vista
aMymed
Devine
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Asbyay Company
Clinton
First National ‘Bank
Felt
Craigs
Sylvester
Ployd
Albert Hanson
State Bank Building Company
Woodbury
Davis
Caldwell
Shelby District
Affirmed
Krause
Appellanc
Lieyd
Moyn Dlatiec
Robinson
City of Cedar Rapids
Linn
Harding
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Chickisandstriet
Seeley Indicted in NY Conspiracy Case
The grand jury indicted Herbert B. Seeley Theodore D. Rich and James Phipps in New York on a misdemeanor charge alleging they conspired to procure people to perform an indecent show.
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Iran
Students of Philosophy
Pingkenny Attartk Quay
Dingle Havillus
Carcade, TL
Vietin
Great Lakes
Poini
Tus Macy
Town College
Grinnell
A.M. Powell
Phlanthropiist
New Yorke
Plainfield
N. J
Lafayetts College
Easton
Charles 12. Skinher
National Industrial Association of Albany
A. B. Renick
Geneva
William Silent Butler
Round
Great Britain
Thas
Des Moiies
Tam
Perrin
Nora Spritss
Netator
Winfletel
Harrinth
Wiaumproa
Trewitt
Senate Fit Na. l. Ig
Ecole
Nereike
Strang
Witel
Tan
Messrs
Ray
Temple
Weaver
Forlum Dings
General Assembly of
Lowa
Twenty-ffth General Assembly
Code Commissioners
Jam
United
Board of Commissioners
Code Commission
Board of State Commission
Towa
L, G
Iimtin
Er Shatn
H. Weaver
Wood
Baker
Gubmatter
Hasse
Communstiae
Ouy
Abraham Slimmer
Ako
Fintey Hospital
H. IL
Stout
LeMars
Charles D. Webster
O'Leary
Ovens
W'chater Syne
Hig Wapor
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