War costs and a proposed bond issue dominate Senate debate
Leaders in Congress warn the Spain war may cost 700 to 800 million dollars with a 400 million bond issue, and a 200 million annual revenue rise expected. meanwhile a 300 million annual drain to foreign shipowners is criticized as wasteful. The piece also notes weather, agriculture progress, Nevada’s rumored Duluth and New Orleans railway, and Secretary Wilson’s push for agricultural education to train more educated farmers.
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Congress
Spain
United States
New York Commercial
Duluth & New Orleans Railway
Secretary of State
Nevada
Robt. B. Hunter
Topeka
H. ©. Arnold
Minneapolis
G. W. Lampa
New Hampton
F. W
H. A
8. V. Wandall
Osage
Duluth
Gulf
Texas
Louisiana
Call for bicycle lights ordinance and enforcement urged
A letter urges towns to pass or enforce bicycle lighting after nightfall citing near misses and a past accident. It argues public safety justifies the ordinance and notes that many towns have such rules. The piece also covers a weather-like rumor about Boone and a local railroad rail project and Des Moines line updates beginning July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorcher
French visitor writes on American labor standard
M L Vasseur, a French traveler who studied labor in the United States during 1876 and 1893, writes that American workers enjoy higher wages and better living conditions than most European workers. He notes Americans are better fed, clothed, housed, and often own their homes, a standard worth pursuing by civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L.vasseur
Europe
United States
Commencement at Maryland Agricultural College Address by Secretary Wilson
The Maryland Agricultural College held commencement on the 15th with diplomas and prizes awarded. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson delivered the address, praising scientific farming and urging Congress to invite graduates to study in Washington with access to Department libraries and Smithsonian material. The note references educational facilities in DC and plans for a capital university concept. Details include futuristic access to resources and the need for student funding. Mapled Leaf Route offers reduced fares for various national events via Chicago Great Western Railway with contact details.
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Maryland Agricultural College
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington, D. C
James Wilson
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Congress
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
George Washington
Great Western offers half rates for Grand Army Encampment travel
The Chicago Great Western Railway again supports Grand Army of the Republic members with half fares to Cincinnati and return for the September Encampment. Rates are competitive and extend through June, with many conventions listed including Omaha Exposition, various medical society meetings, and Nationals in Denver and Washington. June events include Electric Light, Foundry Men, Russian? Norwegian Lutheran, Loyal Orange, Junior Order, Credit Men, Ancient Order of Hibernians. Time tables and rates available from H Lord Chicago and connecting lines.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Grand Army of the Republic
Cincinnati
Great Western
Chicago Great Western
Omaha
Denver
Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Educational Association
Washington
Electric Light Association
Chicago
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Cleveland
Foundrymen’s Association
Norwegian Lutheran Convention
St. Paul
Loyal Orange Institution
Junior Order of American Mechanics
Louisville
Detroit
Order of Hiberians
Trenton
N. J
H. Lord
Chicago Great Western I Way Train Schedules
Trains leave Marshalltown at 4:40 a m daily for Des Moines Afton Jet 9:15 a m daily St Joseph Leavensworth 6:00 p m daily Kansas City and Southwest 4:16 a m daily Cedar Falls Waterloo 10:55 a m ex Sun St Paul Minneapolis 10:33 p m daily routes include Dubuque Chicago Fast trains with free chair cars Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars on European plan for rates or information contact J A Elvis Agent Marshalltown Ia
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Des Moines
Aften
Joseph
Leavensworth
Kansas City
Southwest
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Sun
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Chicago
J. A. Elvis
Marshalltown
Chicago & North Western Time Table Update
Chicago and North Western Railway releases a new time table detailing train schedules and station stops. The notice lists revised departure and arrival times for key routes, advising passengers to check current timetables before travel.
Cuban Childrens Day Prayer Amid War Tumults 1898
A poem read at Gilbert Station on June 12 1898 laments Cuban misery under Spanish rule. It portrays ruined villages hungry mothers and dying children as a Cuban soldier clutches a fainting child while the Virgin Mary is prayed to for mercy. The piece ends with the hopeful line God loves Cuban children still.
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Cuba
Lintiaan Barker Breeder
Gilbert Station
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Ptt
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Grain-O: A Grain Drink That Passes for Coffee
Grain-O is promoted as a non stimulating grain based beverage that nourishes and cheers without keeping people awake. It is advertised as suitable for nervous persons young people and children and is described as tasting like coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers to try in coffee.
Grip relief booster Foley's Honey and Tar ad
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable medicine to heal the lungs and ease the racking cough associated with grip. The fragment emphasizes quick relief and domestic use.
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Foley
D. D. Es
Holy Week in Sevillefestive deadly cost
Stephen Bonsal notes Seville’s social burden during Holy Week as crowds attend the bull ring for the Easter spectacle. He observes pomp, high costs, and charity strained by poverty while matadors prepare to face the bulls.
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Stephen Bonsal
Seville
Bonsal
Very Low Rates to Buffalo for B Y P U Convention
Excursion tickets offered at greatly reduced rates for the Annual Convention of the B Y P U to be held July 14-17. Sales dates and further details available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Buffalo
N. Y
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R.y
Mother's Friend liniment praised for easier childbirth
Henderson Dale of Carmi Illinois endorses Mother's Friend from the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta as a safe liniment that strengthens and relaxes the body for childbirth. Used during pregnancy it shortens labor, reduces pain, lowers risk to mother and child, and aids recovery. Priced at $1.00 with a free book Offered to buyers.
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Henderson Dale
Carmi
Ill
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlanta
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Illustrated pamphlet for homeseekers along the Illinois Central line
A 264 page illustrated pamphlet gathers letters from Northern farmers now prospering along the Illinois Central Railroad line in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It provides city town and rural descriptions and serves as a reliable guide for homeseekers seeking the most accessible and prosperous portion of the South. Free copies available from J. F. Merry A. G. P. A. Manchester Iowa.
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Ilinois Central
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
South
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Iowa
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Winona
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Boone
Northwestern
Here
Castort
Davenport
Neb
F. H. Lorp
Chicago Record
New York City
Dispatch
Urbana
Daily Courier
Madison Street
IAI
Chicago & North Western
Ratlway
Chicago Express
Atlantic Express
Overland Limited
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
Colorado
New Dakota Express
Sham Des M. & So
Eevee
Dakota & Des M
Des M. Accomodation
Des M. Pass
H ‘ Ames & CM
Boone and Carroll
G. W. Rogers
Fair Isle
Antilles
Mother Ocean
Calvary
Anda
Mary
Papa
Adams Bro’s Grocery
Adams Bros
Ames
Rad
Judisch Bros
Iowa Central
R’y Co
Marshaltown
No.'s Daily Ex
St. Paul Express
Mason City
M. M.m. Ti
St. Louis
K.C
Peoria
M.m. Peoria Mail
Thos. P. Barry
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg. Co
Elkhart
Ind
Hat i Dekh
N. H. Jaconson
Lowa
Lllinois Central
R. R
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