National Republican Convention Recount and Aftermath
A historical note on the recent National Republican Convention covers Tuesday’s opening, Fassett’s speech, Harrison’s nomination with 535 votes to Blaine’s 182, and McKinley’s stake the night vote. It notes Reid’s nomination for Vice President, Congress member Hall’s renomination prospects, weather disruptions, a Yale incident, and local civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Clarkson
J. Sloat Fassett
New York
Blaine
Committee Ofrmanent Organization
Wm. McKivnsy
Ohio
Harrison
Committee of Credentials
Amittee
National Committee
McKinley
Whitelaw Reid
Hull
West Point Military, Academy
Education and training shape life from seed to tree
An oration compares human growth to a tree, arguing that early schooling and disciplined training determine later character. It contrasts Greek and Roman education, urges American schooling to unite mind and body, and warns against single minded wealth or pleasure while stressing purposeful living and service.
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Greece
Pindar
Eschylus
Sophocles
Euripides
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Lis
Trifles Shape Character Across Generations
The piece argues trifles form character and nations, citing examples from Napoleon to Pousin and Wellington. It stresses daily small acts, attention to detail, and setting a good example for the next generation, urging punctuality and accuracy as keys to success. Also notes a Moville fire and Capt R Becker’s death from blood poisoning after an amputation, leaving a wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Napoleon Bonaparte
Lord Wellington
Nicolas Pousin
Leason
Michael Angelo
Golden Opportunity for Des Moines Merchants
A Des Moines merchant outlines a plan for a brisk summer trade with “Quick Turns of Merchandise” and a full, fresh stock. The letter describes buying strategies from New York and Chicago, excursion-rate travel to Des Moines for state conventions, and aggressive pricing to beat competitors. It promotes scarce goods, under genuine value items, and direct access to buyers across Iowa with emphasis on new stock and timely purchases.
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New York
Chicago
Des Moines
Emery
Purdy
TALIA
Seventh and
Walnut Streets
Harris
United States
New York City
Uncle Sam
Harrie-Emery Co
Uncle Sawel
Flood affects crops and town notices in Des Moines region
The report notes widespread rain and new flooding beyond town, with Bud Zonor paying farmers a good living price for grain after a strong week of business. Several residents are mentioned including brother and sister of Till Creen, Geo Briley finishing outdoor painting, and Will Latham building a new barn.
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No— Ark
Des Moines
Bud Zonor
Till Creen
Geo
Briley
George
Enoch Thurman
Ap S
Will Latham
Chas. Cooper
Ea Jordan
DeCamp
W. J. Freed
Nebraska
W. HL. Zenor
Fred Stull
Round House
Boone
Forth of July plans and local notes from Iowa towns
Storm damage in Ames after a bolt struck the Reynolds property. Local bicycle dealer B. Reynolds praised for prompt delivery. State news covers diphtheria in Fonda, Senator Ingalls to speak at Rock Rapids, Dr. Schermerhorn's sudden death in Jefferson, runaways found in St Joseph, Mo. State Fireman tournament in Atlantic praised, German Baptists meet in Cedar Rapids with twenty thousand attendees. D J Gue finishes portrait of Bishop Lee for Iowa Capitol. Electra of Sophocles performed at Iowa College. Eldon fire damage and a child death from morphine in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Ingalls
Rock Rapids
Schermerhorn
Jefferson
Des Moines
Merrill
Smith
St. Joseph
Atantic
Cedar Rapids
D. J. Gue
Bishop Lee
Iowa
Gue
Sophocles
Iowa College
Eldon
Mrs. Hoffman
Atlantic
Albia
Wanted Salesmen Local and Traveling in Minnesota
Local and traveling salesmen sought in Pail Minnesota. No prior experience required. Reliable transportation and strong communication skills preferred. Training provided. Apply at the company office or via official posting.
Local notices and society items from Story City area
A digest of daily happenings includes Albert Weegard traveling to Chicago, Frank Terpany selling a billiard hall to George Wiggins, and Curtis A Wood transacting business in the city. Carr ie Fegtly visits EM Harrington’s family, the State Bank of Story City opens with officers Job Mistre, John Butler, and Ole O Roe. Community letters note Christian Alliance activity, G E Crane returning to Des Moines, George Purvis visiting from Boone, and local commentary on tile cutters and roads. The state library boasts over 40 000 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Weegard
Chicago
Frank Terpany
George Wiggins
Curtis A Wood
Nevada
Geo. Shockley
Carrie Fegtly
EM. Harrington
State Bank of
Story City
Job Moistre
John Butler
Ole O. Roe
Ole K. Olson
Ross
Iowa
Ole
Christian Alliance
Lutheran Church
G. E. Crane
Lowa Business College
Des Moines
George Purvis
Della
Boone
Mother Hubbard
W. E. Tanner
Ames
Freize and
Gossard
John Nemnes
Iowa Weather Beats Trend as Corn Planting Progresses
Central Station Des Moines reports a favorable week with cooler days and ample sunshine. Rainfall kept soil good for vegetation. corn planting nearly done with cultivation underway and replanting unlikely. Small grains, meadows, and pastures thrive. Stony College Farm notes warm days pushing crops, corn planted, strong ground, and good yields expected with favorable season. Adel set to vote on Electric Light June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntral Station
Cenes Moines
College Farm
Ram
Adel
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Minneapolis
J. A. T. Hall
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Burlington
Wilkins Austin
Yale
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Issa
Lowa
Farmers Life Insurance Company
Marshall County
State Center
Soldiers’ Home
Woodward
Eldora
John Wilkinson
Fairview
W. Va
Burlington Express
Denver
Secretary of State
Dixon Cream @y Co
Capital
Carson-Rando Co
Keokuk
Town Packing Co
Clinton
Capital Stock
Denison | Normal School Association
Crawford County
Emmetts ‘Burg
Hipodrome
Ascension Daily
Shaffer
T Hs
Moville
R. Becker
Cleveland
Newton
Jasper County
Great Falls
Montana
Marshalltown
Owa
York
Opthalmie
New York Press
Ft. Dodge
K. D. Hoyt
Anester Sanvern
Fonda
de Sage
NASA
Gilbert
Wm. Reynolds
Briges
Hattie Stewart
Spence Bros
St. Paul
Addie Clemens
GT. MelFarlan
Rev. J
Shell Company
Mile
Nevada Y
T. A. J. H. Reynolds
W. B
U. S. Gov't Report
Entley
Olmsted
Paragon
Grove & Zenor Company
Ames Market
E. S. Downs
Prop
M. E. McMichael
viceNsep
Dray and Express
H. S. Goble
Sareer Harness Store
Sale
Nous Street
J. H. Allen
Proreien
Compa Ny, A
Read’s
Knotwood
Wedgewood
Nichols Livery Barn
Monaco
Abdaltanis
Hambletonian
Almont
Abdallah
Daval
Mambring
Mampring Obiet
Downings Bay Messenger
D,p.& T. L, Jackson, Proprietors
Kentucky
Perry Simmons
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