Democratic State Convention Nomination Meet in Des Moines 1902
A Democratic delegate convention will be held in Des Moines on September 4 1902 to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer Attorney General and other offices. Representation includes one delegate-at-large per county and one for every 200 votes or 1001+ votes cast for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Total delegates 112 with Hardin 4, Franklin 6, Grundy 6. Endorsers invited to participate. By order of the Democratic State Central Committee. Sk McConnel II, New Sox.
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Abraham Lincoln
Town
Des Moines
Roftate
Supreme Court
Glerte
Hardin
Krankilya
Utters
Grundy
Tala
Democratic State Centent Committee
Sk. Mecosnele
Sorfuts
Hielrone
Democracy ideals and tariff battles in early debates
Rev Dr Henry Van Dyke defends genuine democracy as equal rights for development amid class labor divisions. Iowa Minnesota Republican critique includes tariff revision as GOP weakness, and new sheriff salary law shifts county compensation starting July 1.
Systematic Nest Massage and Diet For Nervous Folks
A vintage health note argues nervous disorders reflect civilization and nutrition. It promotes daily massage equaling a two to three mile walk, rest to reduce attacks, and moderate exercise to boost appetite and digestion. Recommends salt rubs, cold foot baths, and vegetables like lettuce celery spinach onions for nervous temperaments.
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Scingle
Science liftings from early 20th century notes
A collection of curiosities detailing human blood as one thirteenth body weight, sound speed 1142 ft/s, light 102000 miles/s, electricity 285000 miles/s, and meteoric facts. It notes waterspout rotation, sun light comparable to 6503 wax candles, and moon temperature ranges. It mentions naked eye planet Vesta and crystallized nitrogen crystals from cooled nitrogen gas.
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Ita
Vesta
Europe
Gigantic wood and plaster goddess statue in Tokyo
A massive wooden plaster and iron sculpture in Tokyo stands fifty four feet tall and dedicated to Hachiman. Its interior includes a winding stairway to a viewing chamber for twenty, a sword in the right hand, a large painted wooden ball in the left, and anatomically precise internal model features. Lions are described as cautious and low to the ground, unlike the common depictions of roaring predators.
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Hachiman
Exalted Welcome and Mixed Introductions at Reception
The reception committee chairman introduces a man of high standing while a foreign guest asks about their business. The exchange names Sam the weather observer and notes two similar lads, one a hypnotist and the other a commercial traveler, as reported by Chicago Record Herald and Detroit Free Press.
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Sam
Weather Observer
Chicago Record-Herald
Detroit
Grewsome Indian Charm Drives Braves From Warpath
A garbled note claims a so called grewsome Indian charm led the Braves away from a path of menace at the National Museum, with 20 present cited in the fragmentary text.
Necklace of human fingers tied to Cheyenne war relic
The article describes a historic Cheyenne medicine necklace found after General Crook's 1870 campaign. It features a buckskin cord, twelve preserved human fingers, medicine bags, and arrowheads. Gifted to Colonel Burke by an Indian scout, it later entered the National Museum. The relic is tied to vengeance and famed Cheyenne enemies, now viewed with caution by whites.
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Caplin
Burke
United States Army
Crook
Fourth Cavalry
R. C. Mackenzie
Baptiste Pouvier
Tig Bat
Big Bat
National Museum
Ongels
Bly
Washington Post
Faithful prayer leads to mistaken goat request
A New York mother told her children to pray nightly for a new baby, and a real baby arrived. The next day the father found the children kneeling and praying for goats, revealing a humorous mix up that tested their faith.
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New York
Lizzie
New York Times
Lacking Stroke Question in Varsity Crew Ask
A varsity crew member asks if a faster stroke would improve his style. The trainer replies that it would help the crew only with a paralyptic stroke, illustrating the blunt, ironic tone of Tit-Bits.
Pat’s Teal and the Irish Soldier Prank
In a St James Gazette tale Pat the Irish recruit, eager and brave, learns fencing from a cavalry instructor. When asked how he would use the sword on a defeated foe, Pat replies with a mischievous line about tickling him with the point to test for feigning.
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Pat
Jumeu Gazette
Housewarming Question and Cook Firing Quip
A casual chat centers on a new home occasion and a surprising remark about firing the redheaded cook, reflecting informal humor from a ChicagoTyib style. The brief exchange hints at domestic life and workplace tensions in a lighthearted tone.
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Chicago
Bliss adds east Town Falls subdivision with 100 lots up for auction
B B Bliss opens a fine residence addition south of Iowa Falls in East Town Falls featuring wide streets alleys large lots park and pleasure grounds. On Saturday July 12 at 2 o clock Colonel James F Hedley a noted Illinois and Iowa auctioneer will sell 100 lots to the highest bidder as Tod Falls grows and real estate improves in Iowa Falls.
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B. B. Bliss
Riverside Park
Iowa Falls
East Town Falls
James F. Hedley
Jlligois
Towa
Franklin school teachers institute opens Monday near Hampton
Superintendent Henderson Tasnes announces the Franklin County Normal Institute begins Monday at Hampton and continues to the 26th. Instructors include Lt. Lichtong, O W Maxwell, Grace M. Bultivan, JD A Shornburg, Hortenss tt Reynolds, Harry J. Henderson. He extols institutes for improving teaching and inspiring higher ideals. The Des Moines Register-Leader praise is noted as a model for Iowa progress.
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Henderson Tasnes
Franklin County Normal Institute
Hampton
Henderson
Lt. Lichtong
Dubuque
O.W. Maxwell
Grace M. Bultivan
Des Moines
JD A. Shornburg
Grinnett
Hortenss Tt
Reynolds
Nes Moines
Harry J. Henderson
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