Word of Honor A Tale of the Blue and the Gray
Florence contemplates a dire decision as her fiancé William returns and confronts Edward Roland over lost letters and a betrothal. Edward asserts control, Florence reveals her father’s illness, and Harrison challenges Roland’s claims in a tense salon scene set amid Civil War tensions.
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Florence
Wilbtaum
William
Harrison
Roland
Edward
Springfield
Florences
Spear
War and forbidden love in a divided family
In the drama a father presses a union with his nephew while his daughter Florence longs for William, an officer in conflict with the household. Jealousy, duty, and war strain loyalties as Florence yields under pressure and a mysterious stranger arrives on the terrace amid mounting tension.
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Mr. Harrison
Howard
Great Bells and Their World Size Leaders
The piece surveys the largest bells with weights from Moscow’s Great Bell of 443 732 pounds to St Ivan’s at 127 830 pounds and Pekin’s 120 000 pounds, noting stirrings of history from the sixteenth century through reproduction in 1732 and listing other major bells across Vienna Olmutz Rouen St Paul’s London Big Ben and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
St. Ivan’s
China
Pekin
Vienna
Olmutz
Bohemin
Rouen
France
St. Paul's
London
Westminster
Montreal
Peter
Rome
Juvenile quip sparks mock duel with Captain Brown
A boy taunts Captain Brown about fighting the English, calling him a “horrid Boer” and prompting indignant denial as the boy cites his father’s remark, ending with the aphorism about opportunities not fitting a man.
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Capt. Brown
Witty Quips and Sailor Banter In A Funny Page
A quirky blend of humorous snippets from maritime and society circles. The Cleveland Plain Dealer jokes about corporal punishment at sea while a Sydney journal mocks Miss Rosebud Mando Osborne and Miss Pepperton with sharp quips on manners and vanity.
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Newport
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Loveless marriage and horseless carriage satire
A Philadelphia North American quip mocks a loveless marriage couple who left in a horseless carriage and received wireless telegram congratulations, contrasting modern convenience with social cynicism. The playful dialogue touches on dentistry and in-laws as cultural shorthand.
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Simpers
Gales
Philadelphia
They Got Together. A family quip on niceness and belonging
A four year old tells her father he is the nicest man in the world and he replies she is the nicest little girl in the world. Margie notes such nice people end up in the same family in a light note from Sydney Town and Country Journal.
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Marale
Margie
Sydney Town and Country Journal
Generally Ruled by Kindness
A quoted exchange presents views on child rearing and corporal punishment. A humanitarian asserts belief in gentle upbringing and claims never to strike his children except in self defense, underscoring commitment to nonviolent parenting principles.
A Careful Mother and the Microbe Family Tale
In a fragment from a period feuilleton, a cautious mother and a teacher discuss the microbe family. Little Maude pleads for gossip, but a maternal code forbids discussing other families' affairs.
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Maude
The Difference In Real Detectives And Storybook Clichés
A Washington Star riff contrasts real detectives with storybook archetypes, noting that genuine sleuths do not fit tidy narratives. The piece wryly observes readers’ expectations, while the Philadelphia Bulletin jokes about marble imitations in a playful media-flavored exchange.
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Washington Star
Inaugural Ceremonies Open With Governor Shaw Taking Oath
Gov. Shaw and Lieut. Gov. Milliman again took oath of office at an inaugural ceremony in the Auditorium. Chief Justice Granger administered the oaths. Shaw delivered an address touching state issues and national topics, with Iowa music and patriotic songs to close.
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Gov. Shaw
Millman
Drs Marxuis
Leslie M. Shaw
J. CG. Milinian
J. C. Milliman
Irgisie
Iowa State Military Band
America
Apollo Club
Rev.t. McK. Stuart
Des Moines
Warrior
Leslie M. Bhaw
J. 0. Millimai
Charles T. Granger
Shaw
General Assembly
Iowa
Senate committee list outlines key members and actions
Lieutenant Governor Milliman announces the formation of senate committees with a dense roster of names across Ways and Means, Appropriations, Railroads, Education, Public Health and more. The document lists dozens of legislators including Junkin, Hariman, Blanchard, Clas sen, Mullan, Perrin, and numerous others, spanning topics from taxation to mining, prisons, and public buildings.
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Benate Ccomittees
Das Moringa
Senate
Milliman
Umd
Junkin
Heay
Pert Rim
Fruyward
MenArthur
Wallace
Finch
Penrose
Clasen
Griswold
Litter
Brogatan
Crossley
Bolter
Embert
Ball
Judygiary
Cheshire
Maton
Blanchard
Trewin
Healy
Hobart
Jinch
Lewis
Mulan
Artlaud
Binton
Kitchpatrick
Bachman
Young
Albergon
Bishop
Townsend
Cluca
Trewiln
Alexander
Unedaire
Hayward
Tarrkman
Minuleton
Bragnton
Aibbard
Mardis
Arsthaud
Lambert
Meinwre
Pullman
Perrin
Hariman
Arethaud
Smith
Gorrell
Mimmeret
Lyons
McArthur
Moritt
Lister
Ptehpatrick
Craig
Garst
Wilson
Porter
Harriman
Classen
Arthaud
Crossiey
Fitcipatrick
Hopkins
Hazelton
Nolan
Ivatan
Allyo
Stamford
Kineh
Hubbard
Brighton
Titus
Isnop
Lamgbert
Insurance
Allyn
Mullan
Moftitt
Liater
Downsend
Alberson
Emmett
Garet
Grassley
Monmitt
Itch
Patrick
McIntire
Townend
Banks
Dayward
Stophens
Penisee
Pinch
Bovter
Cwilman
Bulang
Loan
Waston
Mudan
Litua
Abborsea
Luibor
Chusyen
Lunebert
Miney
Titua
Bihunvaani
Pitchpatrick
Hishop
Otter
Senatorial Aid
Jubbard
Mgategar
Govrel
Bud
MOI
Bazellan
Griswald
Loung
Gurrell
Alverson
Croatey
Talmiun
Buh
Pownend
Jollitt
Treaty
Tallman
Ison
Poormacy
Junking
Gary
McaArthur
Parvin
Haton
Binch
Ons
Murdin
Lamebert
Witchpatrick
Lewiz
Boter
Wiaon
Hopart
Crossey
Ayoorgon
Garat
Valiman
Qiaims
Ehubbard
Bolier
Poanrasa
MelIntira
der Arthaud
Mullim
Witchpaterick
Bhills
Melntire
German patience wears thin over British seizures
Bennix January 12 The Berlin Post states that German patience has limits after Britain seizes small steamers, warning such actions may lead to grave consequences and calling for restraint.
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Bennix
Berlin Post
Calcutta Mail Says Russia Moves Toward Persia
The Daily Mail correspondent reports that while officials deny alarm over Afghanistan, disquieting information reaches Indian authorities about Russian armament buildup and outpost expansion toward the Persian frontier. Germany may back this with potential railway concessions.
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Perala
Lounon
Calcutta
The
Daily Mail
Afghanistan
Tito
Persia
Russia
Transvaal
Germany
Boers Forced to Clear Path by Mass 6000 Deaths
When the Boers migrated from Cape Colony to the Transvaal they faced pressure and violence as they moved, with widespread casualties reported in the era, including a figure around six thousand amid the upheaval and conflict.
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Cape Colony
Transvaal
New Cable Lines and War News Control
France depends on England for Transvaal war news as cables lie under English control and Paris plans to spend vast sums to free themselves. The comparison likens costly efforts to seek relief from dyspepsia with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Timberlands in the northwest have risen sharply, doubling and tripling in price this past season and continue to advance.
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France
England
Transvaal
Hostetter
Miss is As Good as a Mile headlines mix
A jumble of ad copy and assorted clippings lists various topics from iron swords in ancient China to grain substitutes for coffee and patent medicine claims. It mentions Des Moines Daily News rates and a railway pamphlet for South Dakota, with scattered moral and political quips throughout.
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Des Moines Daily News Ta
Congress
Lowa
Associated Proes
Des Molinos
Tangier
Brand and Hutter
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ron Homme
Charles Mix
South Dakota
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Hallys Catarrh Cure advertised with rewards
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hallys Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from West Pruax Walding Kingan Marvin Toledo druggists and mentions Ball’s Family Pills. The copy describes internal use and lists offices in Des Moines Hartford and Toledo. The note references William Imlay and a 1794 fire insurance claim.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Flof
Cheney
West & Pruax
Walding, Kingan & Marvin
Ohio
Hull
Alt Druggista
Ball
Des Moines
Hartford
Conn
Hag
Tawa William Imlay
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Jewelers' Weekly
Philadelphia Bulletin
Diness
Hood
Hiram Maxim
Rira
Winslow
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