Low Summer Rates to California Via Chicago and North Western
An illustrated book promotes low round trip fares to California for Epworth League Convention in San Francisco this July. The Chicago and North Western Railway offers $50 for the Chicago round trip with lower rates from other points. Free copies available from W B Kaiskera at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago IL.
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California
San Francisco
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago
W. B. Kaiskera
Ed C Brown enters race for Iowa railroad commissioner
The article notes Ed C Brown of Sheldahl has decided to seek the republican nomination for Iowa railroad commissioner. It profiles him as a longtime public figure, a strong Republican, with military service and banking ties in OBrien county. Brown’s candidacy arises from district and state support.
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Ed. C. Brown
Sheldah
Iowa
Brown
Brien County
Mr. Brown
Michigan
Texas
O’brien County
Primghar
Sheldahl Bank
Board of Railway Commissioners
Chasey Davidson
Timber Land Care in the Nation's Growth Pattern
The article warns that local timber growth may lag behind the heavy winter timber sales. It extols the pleasure of woodland drives and picnics under oaks and elms while noting horticulture books support timber land on farms for crop benefits.
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United States
Banker's Accident Insurance Ad Promises Quick Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Banker's Accident Insurance Co as reliable with agent 48 F. L. Merepiin. It promotes One Minute Cough Care for lingering coughs, grippe, lung troubles, and claims immediate results and prevention of consumption. Also touts native herbs by agent B. Cowdrey with a two hundred day bottle and money-back guarantee. 87
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Banker’s Accident Insurance Co
F. L. Merepiin
Tilden & Loughran
B. Cowdrey
A Fine 614 Government Clock In Senate Lobby
The article describes a tall mahogany clock about ten feet high standing in the senate lobby near the entrance to the senate chamber. It bears the maker’s name Thomas Voight Philadelphia and once stood in the old senate chamber now the supreme court room where Webster and Clay debated.
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Senate
Senate Chamber
Thomas Voight
Philadelphia
Supreme Court Room
Webster
Clay
Benton
Union Washington Post
Ptolemaic Queens and Power Struggles in Egypt
A fragmentary note recalls Cleopatra’s rise and multiple marriages among the Ptolemies. At 17 she wed half brother Ptolemy Dionysius and, seeking sole rule, allied with Julius Caesar to eliminate him. She then married another brother, a boy of 11, until her death in 30 B C ending the Ptolemaic dynasty.
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Didopatra
Ptolemy Dionysius
Ais
Aephey
Cleona
Julius Cesar
Ptolemy
Egypt
One Eword Factory Supplying U.S. Sword Demand
The New York Tribune notes only one sword factory exists in the United States, a Massachusetts firm with ample capacity to meet domestic demand. It laments the saber’s obsolescence as a cavalry weapon since the Civil War and the longer rifle range rendering swords impractical for combat.
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United States
Massachusetts
New York Tribune
Quip Sparks Debate Over Rent and Inspiration
A Washington Star excerpt features a playful exchange on genius and inspiration. A serious young man argues genius is more often tied to the expiration of prepaid rent, prompting a wry comment on the timing of creative effort.
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Washington Star
Washington
Island drum carved with shark head carved from woods
A description notes the south Pacific island drum or area is made of wood with one end resembling a race and the other fashioned to imitate a shark head. The head is adorned with snake or fish skins.
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South Pacific Islands
Obstacle Overcomes Man, Not Facilities, Says Mathews
A quotation from W. Mathews emphasizes that difficulties, not resources, mold men, stressing hardship as the driver of character and achievement.
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W. Mathews
Grocerymen Agree With Holdridge For Deliveries After April 1901
Local grocers form an agreement with O. R. Holdridge to handle deliveries after April 15 1901. Delivery times are 8 00 am 10 00 am 2 00 pm and 4 30 pm from Main street. Orders must be in before the specified delivery hour.
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O. R. Holdridge
Main Street
Cage Express
Atlan
Chicago
Sioux City
Vrei
Ik Roux
Ortand Limited
Persa
Nenunger
Ames
Des
Ames & DM
Strayed or Stolen Herd Items Listed for Ames IA Area
A notice lists loss or theft of a one year old Short Horn bull and three head of steers and heifers two years old. Address Mrs Evizaneti Nowlen 50 tf Box 5838 Ames Iowa.
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Evizaneti Nowlen
Ames
Lowa
Local ads and notices from Ames Iowa period trade items and services
Spring trade offerings of fruit plants and nursery stock from A J Graves Son. Millinery opening announced by Mrs L M Sisson. School term begins April 8 with enrollment for beginners. Local business closes at six pm after April 1. Small fruit bushes and pianos organs for sale. Dyspepsia Cure advertised with claim of digestion aid.
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A. J. Graves & Son
Pedigreed Duroc Jersey Pig Sold at Ames Auction
A one year old OR SALB pedigree Duroc Jersey boar is listed with ownership at 482 1815 Kellogg Street in Ames Iowa. The item reads as a farm livestock from a local listing.
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Kellogg St
Ames
Iowa
White Rose flour at J. W. Adams' 90c sack
Readable note shows White Rose flour priced at 90 cents per sack at J. W. Adams' store with a simple sales line.
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J. W. Adams
Mice Learn Quick Says Maine Man Fancier
A Maine man known only as Peta keeps a small pen of six to many field mice and reports they are sociable pets. He notes the mice seek shelter behind objects, climb and nibble finely, and can survive long on little food.
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Ivison
Lonaconing
Tilden & Loughran
Forest Avenue
Portland Express
A Very Particular Bird Tramps To Bath On Blue Dish
A bird specialist recalls a pet parrot named Tramp who refused baths with a porcelain tub until a blue and white Japanese dish stirred him to bathe. After the dish broke, Tramp resisted again until a replacement revived his morning baths, ending in harmony per the New York Commercial Advertiser.
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Tramp
New York Commercial Advertiser
Railroad Man Prayer Sentiment Tied to Train Imagery
A railroad man converts to faith and offers a prayer using railway terms. He asks for prudence as a safety lamp, sturdy couplings of love, a Bible hand lamp, and switches closed to avoid dead ends. He pleads for a hopeful semaphore, the Ten Commandments for a schedule, and a final welcome at death from the universe’s superintendent.
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Heavenly Father
Railroad Gazette
The Turkey Merchant's Noisy Street Trade
A Scribner's Magazine paragraph describes a turkey merchant arriving with 200 or 300 birds, driving them through town for a week or two and selling them individually. He carries a long pole to herd unruly birds, which gobble constantly as he shouts a chorus of turkey names. When birds meet, they pass without confusion and no bird changes owners.
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Scribner’s Magazine
Most Tactless of Men Inspires Birthday Waste Basket Gift
The Philadelphia Record notes Clarence offended a budding poetess by sending a gaudily decorated waste basket as a birthday present, highlighting a tactless gesture and its social awkwardness.
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Clarence
Philadelphia Récord
Chicago & North Western Time Table Baggage Rules
Chicago and North Western railway timetable notes baggage must be delivered at the baggage room before the train departs. W. Rogers sets the rule for handling, indicating orderly baggage service as part of the schedule.
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uAe
W. Rogers
Farm loan offer at five percent interest with optional payments
Hemstreet and Campbell announce farm loan terms at 5 percent interest with optional payments. The notice highlights available financing to farmers and invites inquiries.
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Hemstreet & Campbell
Northwest One Way Rates Cut by Iowa Central February to April 1901
Greatly reduced one way settlem rates to points in the northwest are set to be in effect via the Iowa Central during February March and April 1901. For full particulars call on Iowa Central pokes agents or address Geo. Batty G. P. T. A. Marshalltown Ia.
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Northwest
Iowa Central
Iowa Centra
Batty G. P. & T. A
Marshalltown
Winter Underwear Bargains at The New Clothing Store
The notice advertises good bargains in winter underwear at The New Clothing Store, signed by L. O. Kerpicn.
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L. O. Kerpicn
Des Moines Daily News Expands to Eight Pages
The Des Moines Daily News increases to eight pages and retains a yearly subscription of $1 with 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months. It offers full Associated Press telegraphic service and a daily national and world news focus for families, with a circulation over 29,000.
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Des Moines Daily News
Associated Press
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
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Oklahoma
Ledyard
Kossuth County
Emmet
Kossuth Counties
Hamilton
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State University
MacLean
Holmes
Ladies’ Home Journal
Union Delivery
O. R. Hopridas
L. M. Sisson
Parrons
E. D
Cussetrson
Anna Oupps
L. M Sisson
M. E Henry
Turner
Nebraska
H.P. Saytes
E. Holmes
Tilden & Loughran’s
Maine
Turkey
Athena
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Canier Bros. &iHerman
Railway
Jashington
Lahean
Max.bass
Gen
Clark St
Chicaco
Whitney
Tia
Patid
Minn
Great Northern
Meredith
Bell Telephone Co
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Ubo
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Frank Morris
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