War Costs and Ship Subsidies Debate in Congress
Leaders in Congress warn the Spain war could cost between 700 million and 800 million dollars with a war revenue bill adding about 200 million annually. An authorized 400 million bond issue is set to tide the government until December. The piece calls attention to the annual 300 million dollar drain paying foreign ship owners. New York Commercial.
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Congress
Spain
United States
New York Commercial
Weather and Crop Progress War Week Ending July 4 1898
Weather conditions were favorable and farm operations advanced with corn cultivation nearly complete across sections. Hay harvest progressed well though northern areas faced showers. spring wheat, oats and barley matured steadily. winter wheat and rye harvests underway with some barley ready. Reports indicate rust and insect damage to winter wheat.
Enforce Night Bicycle Lights Ordinance for Safety
A local writer urges strict enforcement or creation of a bicycle light ordinance after dusk. He cites near misses and a past accident in Léssihan, stressing that riders with lights protect themselves and the public, and that town authorities should act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Léssihan
Scorcher
Meteorite hoax in Boone and railroad upgrades described
A claimed meteor in Boone was debunked as an old well covered by decayed decking. The Northwestern Railroad moves ninety pound rails west of town and relays them south of Des Moines. Improvements are planned on the Des Moines branch starting July 1.
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Boone
Northwestern
Des Moines
Nevada aims to secure Duluth to Gulf air line on paper
The article notes Nevada hosts articles of incorporation for the Duluth & New Orleans railway with $300,000 capital and seven directors. It envisions a line from Duluth to a gulf point, with fares at 2 cents and salaries capped until 100 miles are built. It cites support from Great Western line president Stilwell and suggests ties to Winona and Western and Green Bay & Winona routes.
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Nevada
Duluth
Gulf
the Register
Duluth & New Orleans Railway
Secretary of State
Robt
Eee
Ae Sapeae
Arnold
Minuet
Lampa
New Ham
F. Y. Pr
A Osage
Tina Delath
Texas
Louisiana
Stilwell
Great Western Line
Duluth and
New Oreans Railroad
Great Lakes
Winona & Western
Green Bay
Winona
French Traveler Argues U S Labor Standards
M Levasseur, a French visitor in 1876 and 1893, writes that American workers enjoy higher wages and better living conditions than European laborers. He notes Americans are better fed, dressed, housed, and often own their homes, asserting the U S standard of living is superior and worth emulating.
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M. Levasseur
Europe
United States
Maryland Agricultural College Commencement Address Delivered
The Maryland Agricultural College near Washington held its commencement on the 15th with prizes awarded. Secretary James Wilson of Agriculture delivered the address, praising agricultural education and urging graduates to continue studies in Washington at the Department of Agriculture and Smithsonian facilities, envisioning a capital university.
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Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Washington Post
Maryland Agricultural College
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington, D. C
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
George Washington
Great Western Offers Low Half Rates for Encampment and June Meetings
The Chicago Great Western Railway backs the Grand Army of the Republic with half rate fares to Cincinnati for the September Annual Encampment and posts low rates via its Maple Leaf Route to numerous June events and June meetings. The line promises fast service, reclining chair cars, and a la carte dining, with time tables and rates pre-answered by F. H. Lord and connecting line agents.
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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
F. H. Lord
Castori Offers Reduced Rates for National Events by Maple Leaf Route
Reduced fares via Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route to National Association in Washington July 7 to 12 and several other conventions across the country. Lists Nashville Baptist event July 5 to 12 San Francisco July 14 to 17 Salt Lake City July 5 Omaha July 18 to 15 and more. Encourages consulting agents or F H Lorp for details.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Washington
D. C
National Association
Nashville
Council of Congressional Churches
Daven
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Maple Leaf
F. H. Lorp
Chicago
Maple Leaf Route Trains From Marshalltown to Major Cities
Chicago Great Western Fraternityway advertises the Maple Leaf Route with daily departures from Marshalltown at 4 40 a m for Des Moines and other connections to St Paul Cedar Falls Waterloo Dubuque and Chicago. Fast trains offer Pullman cars and dining service and rates are available from agent J A Elis in Marshalltown Iowa.
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Des Moines
Aften
Joseph
Leavensworth
Kansas
Southwest
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
St. Paul
Adinnenpols
Dubuque
Chicago
J. A. Elis
Marshalltown
Time Table for East West North South Train Services
The timetable lists multiple trains and schedules with routes East West and North South. It shows Chicago Express Atlantic Express Overland Limited Pacific Express Dakota Express Des Moines City Ex Des Moines Accommodation and other services with arrival and departure times and notes on Sunday operations and baggage handling.
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Chicago Express
Evergee
Ecess
Atlantic Express
Overland Limited
Dam Ram
Chicago Special
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
Fast Mailroad
Colorado
Pce
Dakota Express
Des M. & So
City
Chicago
Dakota
Des M
Des M. Accomodation
Taenbe
Mail
A. Ames& DM
Boone and Carroll
G. W. Rogers
Cuban Children Day Prayer Amid War Ruin
Poem recited at Gilbert Station Children’s Day exercise on June 12 laments Cuba’s ruin from war and hunger. A Cuban mother prays to the Virgin Mary as Spanish soldiers fire and a child clings to life, affirming faith that God loves Cuban children still.
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Cuba
Fair Isle
Mother Ocean
Ares
Calvary
Ani
Lillian Barker Beeda
Gilbert Station
Grain-O: Nourishing non stimulant coffee substitute
Grain-O offers a grain based drink that resembles coffee in taste and aroma yet contains no caffeine. It is pitched for nervous people, children, and young folks as a proper beverage that nourishes and cheers. Made from pure grains, available from grocers. try it in coffee. 15 and 259.
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Pepe
Grain-O
Have You Had the Grip Foley’s Eye and Tar Ad
An old newspaper blurb urges readers with grip symptoms to use Foley’s Eye and Tar as a medicine to heal the lungs and ease the racking cough, presenting a practical remedy claim.
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Foley
Holy Week in Seville Described by Bonsal
Stephen Bonsal recalls Seville during Holy Week noting the tablado and royal bullfight preparations funded by public funds and paupers, as residents attend Easter events even amid bread shortages and pawned household gods. Also advertises low-rate rail excursions to Buffalo for a B Y P A convention July 14 to 17 with sale dates via Chicago & North-Western agents.
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Stephen Bonsal
Seville
Bonsal
Buffalo
N. Y
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Priceless Pain and the Mother's Friend Advertised
Henderson Dale of Carmi Illinois endorses the Mother's Friend liniment from the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia. He claims it eases childbirth pain shortens labor and improves recovery and notes use during pregnancy can begin early for best results. It is sold for one dollar with a free book for women titled Before Baby is Born.
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Saveng
T Cy
Henderson Dale
Carmi
Ill
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlanta
Express
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Central Railroad pamphlet guides northern farmers to homesteads
A 264 page illustrated pamphlet describes letters from northern farmers settling along the Central Railroad line in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It details cities towns and nearby countryside and offers guidance to homeseekers and farm finders on accessible prosperous options.
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Central Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Poly
J. F. Ae O. Ie
Nena
Iowa
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Crop Report
Chicago Record
New York City
Dispatch
Urbana
Daily Courier
Great Western Fratilway
Chicago & North Western Railway
Mary
Papa
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Adams Bro’s Grocery
Adams Bros
Ames
Ama
Judisch Bros
Iowa Central
R’y Co
Marshaltown
St. Paul Mason City
St. Louis
K. C
Peoria
OS. P. Barry
Elkhart Carriage Harness Mfg. Co
Elkhart
Ind
Cin
Dea
N. H. Jaconson
Illinois Central
R. R
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