Address of Long James Wilson Stirring Local Debate
The Tama community debates the Wilson address on Practical Education and its proposed reform of the Agricultural College. The paper defends Wilson against charges of misrepresentation and challenges critics to publish a fair critique in public print. It urges open discussion and fair play to silence whispered insinuations.
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Iowa Parties Clash Over Prohibition And License Laws
The Democratic platform favors a regulated license for saloons, provoking criticism that it serves the saloon. The Republican stance cites Iowa’s 1882 vote approving prohibition and pledges to enforce the people's will, contrasting with the license approach and urging voters to choose People over Saloon.
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Republican Party of
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Cosmetics in the Greenroom: Stage Beauty Secrets Revealed
A New York Star report interviews a well known costumer on theatrical cosmetics. He notes actors rely on makeup for identity and audience appeal, citing many actresses by name and detailing methods from burnt cork to powders and creams used backstage before and after performances.
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Ie Prescott
Salvini
Estelle Clifford
Georgie Parker
Estelle
Sullivan
Annie Pixley
Fay Templeton
Minnie Bascom
Charlie Ross not Forgotten
Christian K. Ross insists on continuing the search for his long lost son Charlie Ross. He recently wrote that he will not let time or disappointment break the chain of affection and remains diligent in unraveling the mystery of the continued absence.
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Josh Billings Quip Cautions On Honesty And Trust
A short Josh Billings quip warns that if you cannot trust a man for the full amount you should let him skip, criticizing the habit of averaging honesty.
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Snobbery in Washington Letter on Diplomatic Circles
A Washington Letter reflects on rising snobbery as Washington shifts from a modest village to an elegant city. It notes diplomats favor European capitals, cites travel and limited learning opportunities, and contrasts foreign ministers with American diplomats in social circles.
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Frontline Specials Report Explosive Night Of Vivid Battle
London Ontario reports a chaotic scene with a grand smash and many killed or wounded during fountain clashes. Military camp crowds surge as soldiers sing praises and claim divine victory amid heavy firing and packed barracks.
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Burglary Tools and the Craft of Tools Makers in Crime
The Cleveland Herald describes burglars kits valued up to $2000, with tools collected in parts or rented from tool makers and fences. It notes many burglars are skilled smiths, familiar with temper and capacity, and that tool makers specialize in chisels punches jimmies and a quiet lead copper blow.
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And the Czar Went to Bed
A late night poker game in a prominent gentleman’s parlor ends with the mistress revealing herself as the czar. She declares the host is in charge and, with the hour nearing one, the party decides to retire for bed.
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Chicago Tribune
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No Colored Sinners Need Apply
A Birmingham Methodist pastor declares his church is for white persons only and excludes colored attendees. Revival meetings attract black worshippers, with some defended by the Atlanta Methodist Advance claiming the South needs more like him, despite widespread condemnation.
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Florist Secret Sparks Curtain Flower-Bill Feud
During a star actress engagement in Boston a florist was hired to craft growing floral designs behind the scenes each night. She received flowers molded into a pillow and bouquets for the performances, cutting her own costs while the florist’s secret irritation grew until it leaked.
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Clergyman and Sons Learn a Lesson from a Kicking Cow
A country clergyman tries to demonstrate cow milking by mounting the animal with his son. The plan backfires as the cow kicks, the minister is dragged, and the animal bolts through town causing surprise until farmers intervene.
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Igmaar
Pesur
Aluminium: The Lightweight Metal for Everyday Use
The Boston Journal of Chemistry surveys aluminum as a nearly white, highly polishable metal with a dead surface finish. It resists oxidation and acids, floats as the lightest common metal after magnesium and sodium, and offers non toxic, versatile potential for arts and industry. its future lies in economical extraction and widespread use.
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The Beautiful as Useful in Human Progress
A reflective passage argues that beauty serves utility in human history. It compares childhood wonder, artistry, and harboring sentiment to practical tools like plows and telegraphs, claiming harmony between divine order and sanctuary doctrine.
Monkeys Fear the Dark Demonstrated in Show Performance
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that the instinctive fear of darkness is common to children and monkeys. In a curious stage test, monkeys are shown a lit candle in their midst and they squat, blink, and appear to ponder the fate of light.
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