Iowa historical societies forming across counties and Shiloh monument plans
Des Moines reports the organized formation of county historical societies led by Lucas County with Col Warren S Duncan as pioneer. It details Shiloh monument plans for 11 Iowa regiments, the Midland Chautauqua in Des Moines July 2 16 and a crop outlook with fruit yields, plus reforms in Polk County care for the insane and the first Iowa Year Book of Agriculture.
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Shiloh
Des Moines
Iowa
Lucas County
Warren S. Dungan
Aldrich
State Historical Department
Warren
Dungan
First County Historical Society
Thomas Gay
Effie M. Duncan
R. F. Bates
Margaret Brown
H. Mallory
A. Hasselquist
R. RB. van Dyke
F. H. Byington
Bosne
Scott
Old Settlers’ Association
Lowa
Wesley Greene
State Horticultural Society
Greene
Board of Control
County Board of Supervisors
Polk Coun
State Farmers’ Institute
State Agricultural Convention
State Board of Agriculture
State Fair Managers
State Dairy Commissioner
State Dairy Association
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
G. H. van Houten
Ames
First Library School
Iowa Library
State University
Alice S. Tyler
Iowa Library Commission
Crawford
Dayton
Wyer
University of Nebraska
McCrory
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Brigham
Bridgeman
Wellesley College
Library School
University of Illinois
Ahern
Chicago
Public Libraries
Barrett
MacLean
The
New Hospital
Iowas Lochinvar Ends In Leadville Wedding Tie
Irene Wood a Leadville schoolteacher wed Jesse Irons a Aspen mine owner after C A Peterson a Mount Aetna area farmer rushed from Iowa. He tracked the couple to Leadville met Wood and pressed his suit. the pair married in Denver with Rev M A Bader presiding.
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Irene Wood
Leadville
Col
Jesse Irons
Aspen
Iowa
C. A. Peterson
Mount Aetna
Peterson
Miss Wood
Irons
Lochinvar
Denver
M A. Bader
Going Too Far. Reckless speculation prompts citizen warning
A Baltimore American excerpt shows a citizen urging action against reckless speculation by a trust magnate. The pair debate limits as outsiders profited thousands yesterday from aggressive flyers, highlighting tensions over influence and fairness.
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Baltimore American
Impressed Upon His Notice by Lackawanna Service
The Lackawanna Railroad earns praise for electric lights, smooth wheels, clean anthracite smoke-free cars, punctuality, and scenic routes. Van Etten Breese notes travelers become ardent admirers after testing this refined service.
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Lackawanna
van Etten Breese
Danger in Old Sayings
A fragmentary stray story recalls a father and son exchange about a “chip of the old block” and a teacher’s remark calling the boy a young blockhead. The brief bit hints at parental pride tangled with admonition in a bygone saying.
Nickel Plate low summer fares to Pan American Exposition
Nickel Plate Road offers low rates to the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo effective June 1 for the entire summer. One third fare round trip with 15 day return. one fare plus 1.00 west of Cleveland and one fare Cleveland and east for round trip with date of sale and 10 day return. Also coach excursions on Tuesdays in June through October at one cent per mile return 3 day limit. Contact nearest agent or C Sterling TP A Ft Wayne Ind.
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cleveland and
East
C. A. Sterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Dreamy Eyes Exchange In Gentle Ohio Tone
In an offbeat page line from the Ohio State Journal a playful exchange features Mr Staylate Aw Miss Dimples complimenting dreamy eyes while she jokes about being sleepy reflecting lighthearted, domestic humor from the era.
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Mr. Staylate
Miss Dimples
Ohio State Journal
Extended tour with long Park stops and private coaches
Escort of the American Tourist Association led by Beau Campbell announces an extended leisurely itinerary with long Park stops. Pullman sleeping and dining cars provided. Limited number of travelers, tickets cover all expenses. Departure from Chicago on July 9 at 10 p m via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Colorado and Alaska tours offered.
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American Tourist Association
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago
Colorado
Alaska
Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Woman Enjoys Reading Letters in Company
A New York World note describes a woman who finds joy in reading a letter aloud or aloud in the presence of other women and smiling at times, capturing a simple domestic moment.
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N. Y
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into pre shoes
Helps feet adjust to new shoes with Allen's Foot-Case powder. Cures corns itch swollen hot callous smarting sore and sweating feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Unshaven Sweetheart Kisses Maiden in Quip
A cheeky remark from a maiden frames a rough moment as her unshaven sweetheart kisses her. The snippet, dating February 17, 1900 from Ocean Grove New Jersey, references Ally Sloper and Piso’s Cure for Consumption as an infallible medicine.
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Ally Sloper
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
The Fool Man and The Wise Trout Catch-on
Comic line notes a clash of wit and patience as the fool man and the wise trout struggle to learn. The quip reflects a humorous take on slow understanding and stubbornness in everyday life.
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Chicago Daily News
Cure and Prevent Pneumonia Advertisement Claim
An old ad for cure and prevention of pneumonia touts Hoxsie's Croup Cure described as infallible for 50c. The brief item notes skepticism with the phrase All is not gold that is sold as such.
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Hoxsie
Ally Sloper
Realm of Religion and Missions Across Continents
The American Bible Society plans editions in 20 Filipino dialects while the Norwegian Missionary Society runs 15 main stations and 60 out stations in Zululand Natal serving over 1 200 communicants. In South India the native church totals 608 878 with 159 797 communicants. since 1878 the community has more than doubled and communicants tripled. Rev. George Grenfell is tasked by Robert Arthington to build African missions. Rev Edward Everett Hale reflects on retirement age shifts before settling on no current plan.
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American Bible Society
Norwegian Missionary Society
Zululand
Natal
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Spring City
South India
George Grenfell
Robert Arthington
Leeds
England
Africa
Grenfell
Edward Everett Hale
Boston
Detroit and New York Express Opens Cozy Summer Route
Grand Trunk Railway offers the new Detroit and New York Express inaugurated June 2 departing Dearborn Station Chicago at 11 32 a m. Meals à la carte between Chicago and New York. Route includes Mt Clemens Detroit to Port Huron Canada via St Clair Tunnel Niagara Falls Buffalo South Bethlehem Philadelphia and New York. Sleeping car reservations and information via J H Burgis City Pass and Tie Agent 249 Clark St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Detroit
New York
Dearborn Station
Chicago
Uffalo
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley
Lake
New York State
Wyoming Valley
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
J. H. Burgis
Clark St
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Il
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Organization of County Historical Societies
E. B. Soper
Emmetsburg
Adjutant General
Soper
Fourteenth
Daniel Matson
Chautauqua Assembly
Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua
Maude Ballington Booth
Charles A. King
Manila
Jane Addams
Hull House
Laura Ormiston Chant
London
America
Maria Parlon
Emma Parrine
Polk County Board
Polk County Asylum
County Board
John Downie
State Board of Control
Cherokee
Sioux Falls
F. W. Bicknell
Yellowstone Park
Realm OF
Lake Mich
Toledo
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
F. M. Byron
General Western
Ai N. K
A. N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adams Bi
National City Bank
Lynn
Mass
Lyda Pinkham Co
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. D. Jarret
Belmont
Ohio
IMRS
L.z.whitneyo
Cee
Jos. Krebling
Congress St
St. Louis
Mea Hee
Laashied
Pire Aus
Taneo
Mudy Co
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