Secretary candidates and plans for Iowa library commission
Des Moines reports the Iowa state library commission's first meeting on July 6 to organize its work and select a secretary. Many candidates are named led by Miss Mary L. Titcomb of Vermont, praised as trained, speaker and organizer. The piece covers traveling libraries, National Educational Association preparations, and state commission appointments.
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Des Moines
State Library Commission
Iowa
Mary L. Titcomb
Library Commission
Vermont
Titcomb
East
Brigham
Montreal
American Library Association
McCrory
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Waite
Burlington
Association
West
National Educational Association
Barrett
Charleston
D. C
Beardshear
Agricultural College of Iowa
General Association
Department of Higher Education
Land Grant College
F. L. Douglas
H. E. Kratz
Sioux City
O. J. Laylander
Cedar Falls
A. V. Storm
Cherokee
W. J. Sampson
J. F. Williamson
Fairfield
Chicago
Veterinary Commission
Ballot
Hubbard
New York
E. H. Belden
J. K. Macomber
H. M. Relvel
Wilcox Purchases Auto For Central Iowa Route
Louis FE Wilcox a traveling salesman of Belle Plaine has bought an automobile and will use it on his regular route across central Iowa instead of relying on the care.
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Louis FE. Wilcox
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Electricity in Capsules and Health Tonic Claim
A new compound in capsule form allegedly powers a house or vehicle when mixed with water. The ad also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia biliousness liver and kidney troubles claiming it imparts vigor and health.
Gardener Dismissed Over Stealing Says Clergyman
A clergyman dismissed his gardener after two years of thefts and, for his wife and family, gave a character note that said the gardener “got more out of my garden than any man I ever employed.” This citation appears in Collier's Weekly.
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Collier’s Weekly
Grain-O: a coffee substitute for peaceful sleep
Grain-O offers a non stimulating grain based drink that looks and tastes like coffee. It nourishes and cheers without keeping you awake making it ideal for nervous people young folks and children. Available at grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
Like him Swank Con Found Him in Puck Style
A reprinted quip from Puck mocks Henry J. Swank by comparing him to a man with dyed whiskers and expressing strong disdain through a framed remark by the Old Dodger. The line conveys sharp social satire and cartoon tone typical of the period.
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Dodger
Henry J. Swank
Puck
Railroad Announces Round Trip Fare From Dows to South
The Cook County rail line sets a 2.00 single round trip fare for travel from Dows Iowa to southern points during June 9 to 20. Passengers should consult local agents for sale dates limits and other details. G. Farmer A. G. P. & T. A. Cedar Rapids Iowa reports the rate for Cedar Rapids and nearby routes.
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Dows
G. Farmer
T. A
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N.r’y
Cedar Rapids
Bronx Tube Works Job for Mrs Grogin Pat
A judge notes Mrs Grogin-Pat secured a position in the Bronx tube works. A remark about Mrs a Di mentions she has rid bronchial tubes, reflecting a courtroom dialogue on health or employment context.
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Grogin
Pat
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Easy Shoes
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or New Shoes Feel Easy Cures Corns Itching Swollen Hot Callous Smarting Sore and Sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell it 25e Sample sent FREE Ad dress Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Offer
The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and a constitutional treatment. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failing case, inviting testimonials and listing the Toledo address for the company.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
An Embryo Organist in a Witty Exchange
A Philadelphia Bulletin quip questions a boy taking organ lessons while joking he aspires to be an eye and ear specialist. The lighthearted item plays on words and child prodigy themes in a city paper.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Homeseekers Excursions Via Chicago & Eastern Illinois RR
On the first and third Tuesdays of June July and August the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad offers Homeseekers Excursion tickets to Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas One fare plus two dollars for round trip Tickets valid fifteen days for going with stopovers Returning tickets valid twenty one days New wide vestibuled train between Chicago and Waco Fort Worth Texas leaves Chicago daily at 150 PM Through Pullman Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars For details contact any agent or G P and T A Chicago
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Alabama
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Georgia
Indian Territory
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
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South Carolina
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Waco
Ft. Worth
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Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
C. L. Stone
G. P. and
T. A. Chicago
Suburbanite’s Dutch Roots Explain Boer Sympathy
A Detroit Journal item notes a suburban resident explaining his strong Boer sympathy by saying his great grand father was Dutch and his cook Irish, clearing up the unusual stance.
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Detroit Journal
Special inside price on binder twine offer
An offer to mail a notice to Sears, Roebuck & Co. for binder twine in Sisal, Standard or Maula. The buyer requests quantity and desired delivery to receive a quoted price that may secure the order or force a lower price from the supplier.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Binder Twine Now
Chicago
You are the last man to play the races quote clash
A brief exchange contrasts a gambler and Stillson over horse racing knowledge. Stillson claims military ration experience with salt horse justifying expertise, while Billings questions credibility in a sharp quip. The remark appears cited from the Boston Transcript.
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Billings
Lane's Family Medicine Daily Bowel Health Claim
Fragmentary ad copy cites Lane's Family Medicine touting daily bowel movements as health for kidneys and liver. Mentions gentle care, acidic head ache and a price of 25, leaving unclear product details and efficacy.
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Lane
Fay and May discuss Boxley engagement suspense
In the Philadelphia Press Fay says she accepted Mr Boxley last night. May expresses nerves about the upcoming answer and the suspense of waiting for it.
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Fay
Boxley
Philadelphia Press
Pro Boer Beliefs Sparks Friendly Banter
A light exchange between Papa and Johnny defines pro-Boer sentiment with humorous contrast. Johnny describes the man as someone who roots for the Boers, revealing a playful cultural debate between characters.
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Papa
Johnny
Puck
Coughing Leads to Consumption Promoted by Kemp's Balsam
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick remedy for coughing. It promises immediate relief and offers free sample bottles from druggists with larger bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Lightning Strikes River Scene Cited In The News
A compilation of brief quotes references a lightning strike on the Chicago river last Thursday and a belief that lightning may not strike twice in the same place. The clipped items include personal anecdotes about medicine, kitchen accidents, and dye products from various papers.
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Chicago
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Quotations On Time And Business From Inked Snips
A collection of sharp quotes contrasts routine business discipline with financial collapse and the myth of abundant leisure. It cites phrases about clockwork management and creditors winding up a venture, and a jab at the never sufficient time to do all planned tasks.
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Puck
Clara Kopp Describes Pinkham Remedy Benefits
Clara Kopp of Rockport Indiana recounts seeking Lydia E Pinkham remedies after four years of doctoring with little relief She cites back aches full body pains stomach soreness breathlessness and nervousness with irregular menses and bearing down pains in a letter dated September 27 1898 to Mrs Pinkham’s advice column.
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Cuara Kopp
Rockport, Ind
Advertisements and oddities from early newspapers
Collections of ad lines and quips mention curing a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and a refund claim. A kitchen glass break signals domestic stress. The sponge swells with pride when soaking. Various catalog blips note descriptions and taglines from multiple papers.
Letter from Rockport Woman Praises Pinkham Remedy
A 1899 Rockport Indiana correspondent reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits Mrs Pinkham's advice as uniquely understanding female suffering and effective for her condition.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuaba Kopp
Rockport, Ind
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