Irrigation push and local notes in Vermillion area
Arizona and Idaho push big irrigation schemes under new law. The Philippines coinage handled in Philadelphia. Ida Grove teaches state senate bid by Rev Kepford. Remsen Bell notes a young man planning marriage, onion odor court case in Indiana. Spencer buyers acquire land near West Okoboji for a resort. Sioux Falls warns of scarlet fever surge and pet hygiene ties. Hired man era contrasted with modern labor attitudes.
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Arizona
Idaho
The Lazy Man and the Vein of Laziness in Vermillion
Will Chamberlain in Vermillion Republican opines that laziness seems inveterate in some individuals and that a cure would bless humanity. He suggests a perverse divine right to shiftlessness and hints that parents provide the backbone for the rest of the family, prompting a broader critique in a satirical dismissive tone.
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Will Chamberlain
Vermillion Republican
The Louisiana Purchase Anniversary in the May Review
The May Review highlights the Louisiana Purchase anniversary with an editor's recap of Jefferson’s role and the Lewis and Clark expedition, plus the purchase's outcomes. It outlines a significant article on its diplomacy and politics by Professor J Turner and previews St Louis’ forthcoming fair as a commemoration, with descriptions of the city today by William F Saunders.
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Jeferson
J. Turner
University of Wisconsin
St. Louis
Prederick M. Camnden
Mx. Willian F. Saunders
Advertising to catch public eye in newspapers
Joe Howard in the Boston Globe argues there is one best way to attract public attention: advertise in newspapers with attractive, well classified ads. He notes successful merchants use these ads to reach both rich and humble readers and cites historical figures Bonner and Barnum as examples of printer’s ink attracting public interest.
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Joe Howard
Boston Globe
Bennett
Bonner
Barnum
Weather and Crop Report May 4 Des Moines Iowa
Week ending May 4 was very wet and cold with 3 to 13 degree lows and snow measured from half an inch to three inches. Northwest districts and Missouri slope counties bore the worst cold wave from April 29 to May 3, soil saturated and field work delayed. Damage estimates on fruit vary 20 to 75 percent though most reporters lack firm figures, injuries likely heavier in west and southwest where fruit was advanced. bloom was prolific, raising hope final output may exceed current expectations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Keokuk
Dogs Moines
Sioux City
Larchwood
Lyon County
Northwest
Missouri
Faw
Too Great a Risk and a Reliable Remedy
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera have risen the risk of awaiting a physician. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is promoted as a dependable lifesaver and preferred medicine. Sold by Ei B Cobb.
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Chamberlain
Tor Gale
B, Cobb
Iowa Sunday School Teachers Plan Des Moines Institute
The Iowa State Sunday School Convention organizes a three day institute June 16 to 18 at Plymouth Congregational Church Des Moines. Key instructors include Mrs J W Barnes Newark N J and Mia Jean Hobart Minneapolis. Travel rates available and instruction is free, with no tuition to join and meals optional.
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School of Methods
Denver
Des Moines
J. W. Barnes
Newark
N.J
America
Jean Hobart
Minneapolis
Iowa
Illinois
Plymouth Congregational Church
Des ‘Moines
Senah Baylor-Keenan
Das Moines
Effna Roberts
Croston
Gave Farm to Tenant by Madison Millionaire I D Smith
I D Smith, Madison’s millionaire citizen, has given a tenant a farm in a gift that may be unequaled among landlords. The article notes the unique nature of the bequest and its potential surprise impact on both parties involved.
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I. D. Smith
Madison
Wealthy South Dakota landowner gifts farm to tenant John Braese
John Braese, a hardworking tenant on Mr. Smith’s farm, is set to receive the farm and all crops and implements. Mr. Smith, owner of about 100 quarters of South Dakota land valued by others at 1.6 million dollars, is noted as the state’s second richest man. The gift may trigger reactions among other tenants as Beresford schools principal G. W. Kephart reports the News acquisition by R. B. Smith retires due to ill health.
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John Braese
Mr. Smith
Smith
Madison
G. W. Kephart
Beresford
the News
R. B. Smith
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