Profit Margins Show Lower Returns in Packing Industry
The Garfield report and 1900 census data indicate packing firms operate on small gross margins, around two percent, far below the seven percent seen in Illinois flour mills. Mills show higher profits than packers, suggesting the beef industry may not be a trust. The saying All Squeal and no wool summarizes the contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Beef Trust
America
Illinois
Tiiliois
United States
French Theatre Plans and Opera Libretto News
Mme Rejane proposes a French theater in London with yearly two season appearances by herself and other French actors. Sig. Giacosa and Silisa to write a Marie Antoinette opera librett o to be finished in September with Sig. composing the music. Augustin Daly's copy of Ireland's History of the New York Stage sold for $6,664. Ida Conquest the actress is daughter of Conquest. he is a Boston laborer earning two dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Rejane
London
Sig
Sig. Giacosa
Silisa
Marie Antoinette
Augustin Daly
Ireland
New York
John A. Conquest
Ida Conquest
Boston
Literary figures and changes in literary circles
Ibsen joked three things he could not do flowers and music. Rider Haggard toured the United States about 7000 miles seeking a colony for countrymen. Orlando Dalton of Panbury N H owns a 266 year old volume The Mirror Which Flats Not by Sieur de la Serre. A E B Houseman, Latin professor at University College London, writes verses praised by critics and will not take payment. Edward J Wheeler retires. Dr Isaac K Funk takes charge of Literary Digest with William S Woods as chief assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibsen
Rider Haggard
Orlando Dalton
Panbury
N. H
Sieur de la Serre
A. E B. Houseman
University College, London
Edward J. Wheeler
Literary Digest
Isaac K. Funk
Williams. Woods
Monthly trial shows woman regains health with pink pills
A woman describes years of misery from irregular female functions and says Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her health after four years of suffering. She details symptoms headaches fainting bearing down pain and dizziness and notes five doctors offered no lasting help before the pills succeeded.
Glorious Fourth Deaths and Injuries in Iowa Cities
Des Moines reports one death and nearly 100 injuries from Independence Day celebrations. Seven year old Joseph Fuerst of Dubuque died from a toy cannon fragment. Henry C. Thompson of Davenport is critically wounded, and the FRENCH brothers of Cedar Falls may lose sight after a cracker blast. Sigourney bans fireworks by city order. Des Moines records 27 casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
The
Register and Leader
Iowa
Joseph Fuerst
Dubuque
Henry C. Thompson
Davenport
Richard French
Harry
Cedar Falls
Sigourney
Iowa soldiers' monument shaft rejected at Rossville Gap
A telegram from S B Humbert in Chattanooga states Jones Bros quarrymen approve dropping the 40 ton shaft at the Rossville Gap monument for discoloration. A replacement shaft is expected from the firm at no extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
The
Daily Record
B. Humbert
Chattanooga
Iowa Soldiers
Rossville Gap
Iowa Commission
Jones Bros
Barre
Fatal accident near Buxton kills Sam Steele
A gasoline propelled car operated by Dr. Sam Woods exploded on the Northwestern track near Buxton. Sam Steele was instantly killed while Dr. Woods, a coal company doctor, was badly bruised but escaped death as he was returning from mine calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buxton
Sam Steele
Sam Woods
Woods
Steele
Foot Race Ends in Tragedy in Cedar Falls
Peter Revington, a young Cedar Falls man, collapsed and died after a footrace to enter a barber shop. He lost the race and the exertion caused heart failure as he reached the shop. Others were involved in the sprint to get his work done first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Peter Revington
Revington
Dive Breaks Boy's Neck at River Bridge in Monticello
Harry Egan aged 14 died instantly after diving from a 30 foot bridge rail and striking a sand bar. He was among several boys diving from the railing when he went too far out and struck the river bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Harry Egan
Fatal slide for life accident at Missouri Valley track
Mrs. George Matthews fell about 50 feet during a slide for life at the race track before a thousand spectators, likely sustaining fatal injuries. Local authorities and medical staff attended the scene as the crowd watched in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
George Matthews
Mayor offers free marriage ceremonies in Marshalltown
The Marshalltown mayor Ingledue performs weddings at no charge aiming to boost marriages and disrupt the preachers' trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War On Preachers’ Trust
Marshalltown
Ingledue
Preachers’ Trust
Real Estate Valuation Declines Across 88 Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports total realty and personal valuations in 88 counties dropped to 482 918 852 from 489 013 536 last year, a decrease of 6 094 679. Iowa City prepares to unveil a monument to Thomas Cox in Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa City
Thomas Cox
Maquoketa
Polk County
Burlington
Lansing K. James
Mary L. Douglas
Illinois
Des Woines
Christian Jubilee Convention
New Drake Bible School
Alden
C. N. Lyman
Congregational Church
Dubuque
James Duncan
Mason City
Edward Anderson
St. Ansgar
Willow Creek
Allen Cunningham
Davenport
Hans Arp
Fort Dodge
John Stohlberg
Otho
Tabor
John” McClelland
Twenty-ninth
Iowa
Window Gardening Tips For Small Spaces And Passionate Growers
Window gardening shows that even a garret roof or a grand house can bloom. A eight inch deep zinc lined box with perforated bottom drains soil of loam silver sand and leaf mould for most plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Housewife Hints From Chicago Daily News on Cleaning and Polishing
Practical guidance for home care from bees wax floor polish to washing blankets, simmerer cookware design, marble cleaning pastes, broom rejuvenation, and repeated paste applications for stubborn stone. Includes steps, ingredients, and cautions for domestic tasks.
Geography Mystery Surfaces in Columbus Era Dialogue
Fragmentary text presents a dialogue about Earth's shape and wet seashore levels. It references Columbus era themes and Isabella with a glance at vacation bills, suggesting a historical debate on geography and exploration. The readable pieces imply a discussion rather than a narrative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Isabella
Cat causes kitchen incident ruins dinner pie
Mrs. Bryde-Oh laments a cat’s fit in the kitchen that ruined a prepared pie, while Mr. Bryde-Haven’t you got the sequence of events turned around? The exchange ends with an accusation in a Cleveland Leader snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bryde
John
Mr. Bryde
Cleveland
The National Flower Question Posed by Banks
A playful exchange weighs a national flower as the stork is proposed as national bird. The judge settles on the poppy as the fitting emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Bankse
Rheumatism cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills, Mrs Clawson says
Middlesex New York July 3 Special report recounts Mrs Betsey A Clawson who suffered five years from inflammatory rheumatism and later gout yet was cured after two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills within two weeks she regained independence and began tasks like digging potatoes and tending wood.
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Middlesex
N. Y
Betsey A. Clawson
Dodd
Reconcile Yourself to Mismanagement of Others
A concise quote attributed to Puck urges acceptance of others’ differing ways and interventions. It frames mismanagement as a tolerated reality rather than a fault to be corrected. The note prompts reflection on personal limits and authority over others' affairs.
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Puck
Mull's Grape Tonic Promoted for Hot Weather Health
An advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic as essential for hot weather health. It claims the tonic cleanses the system of impurities and poisons, strengthens the stomach and bowels, and prevents heat debility and hot weather illnesses. It asserts the tonic reduces constipation, a cause of serious heat related diseases, and cites its effectiveness as a stomach and bowel tonic.
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Mull
Not in the right place when things go awry
Puck reflects that delays or misfortune may occur when one is not in the correct position or moment, suggesting a broader fate at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Cure For Invalids
Displayed by many a poor invalid crushed under chronic troubles like constipation biliousness neuralgia and headaches. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will cure these diseases drive away symptoms and restore health. Sold by druggists 50c and $1. Money back if it fails. All that a man hath will be given for his automobile. Buffalo Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Cure For Tired Feet
A vintage style ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for tired hot aching feet. It promises comfort and ease for new or tight shoes and urges readers to ask today for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Silk gowns hide a starved heart phrase
A concise proverb credits elegance with hidden hunger, noting that outward beauty can mask inner deprivation. The line reflects a sharp observation on appearances versus resilience.
Piso's Cure Praised as Cough Remedy by Minneapolis Reader
A Minneapolis reader from 322 Third Ave N states Piso's Cure is an effective cough remedy. The note is dated January 6, 1900, and cites the Chicago Daily News as the source of a quoted proverb about work.
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J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Change of Life and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The article argues the change of life is critical for women and urges using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to support the nervous system and overall health. It cites testimonials from Mrs Hyland and Mrs Hinkie claiming relief from womb and cancerous conditions and recommends writing for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ydia K. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie E. G. Hyland
Town
Lizzie Hinkie
Salem
Ind
Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Beat the whites of six eggs with sugar then dairy to make a custard, fold in vanilla and cream. For the sauce, melt chocolate with sugar water and butter until strings, add vanilla, and pour over the chilled cream.
Well Fastened Garments Through Diligent Buttoning
A guide urges using many sturdy buttons to keep garments smooth and secure. Proper fastenings prevent gaps and maintain neat lines even after washing. Fabric care stresses choosing button types that resist breaking in the laundry.
Wash Waists Use Buttons Over Hooks In Dressy Garments
The article advises avoiding hooks and eyes when making wash waists. Buttons should be used wherever possible as they are preferable in many circumstances. In dressy waists buttons and buttonholes can be hidden under a fold for a neater finish.
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Iowa State News
Chicago Daily News
Columbus
Buffalo Express
N. C. Picayune
Aeg. Myland
Carters
Azaen
Ohio
W. Hecorbick & Sons
Waleut
Cimcineati, O
Fitzgerald & CO
Washington, D.C
Castoria
Bears
Faur Oo
Libby’s Fic
Libby, McNeill & Libby Chicase
Reese
Chicago
A. N. KA
EIU Gail
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