Cambridge Press County Glippings Briefs
Wm Elliott of Ames was in town for a few hours Wednesday. M E church members papered and painted their building improving its neat appearance. Rev H C Holm preached farewell sermons at Slater and Cambridge on Sunday and was praised as pastor and man. Miss Nettie Holmes visited Ames for a few days.
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Wm. Elliott
Ames
M. E
H.C. Holm
Slater
Cambridge
Eagie Grove
Miss Nettie Holmes
Nevada visitors report strong local business and new well
J R and A O McCoy of Nevada expressed pleasure with town commerce on Saturday afternoon. Lawrence Bros. struck a flowing well south of Center Street reaching about ninety gallons per hour and eight and a half feet high, with plans for a public well and watering trough. The article notes open air band concerts, Rev Linn of Dayton as guest, travel plans to Sweden, and visits by Mr Rayness and others to Ames I A College and butter making improvements.
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Lawrence Bros
Center Street
Rev. Linn
Dayton
Ang. Peterson
Mr. Linn
Sweden
Oddities and notices from Story City area headlines
Story City items report J A Wellington appearing odd after a large silver star roaming the town. A Mrs. John Danielson claim for five thousand dollars from her husband’s death was approved by the State Traveling Men's Association. A death occurred at a home one mile north of Story City on March 20, 1904.
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Story City Herald
J. A. Wellington
John Danielson
State Traveling Men's Association
Story City
Tilde
J. Wold
Biosy City
Watchman Nostalgia and City Night Watch Reflections
The item notes a group of bold youths attempting an egg business during a city night watch, warns against overdoing the stunt, and remarks on patience. It mentions E. W. Jones from Boone visiting the city and considering urban life. It also reports Pat Kelley of Marshalltown recovering from cataract surgery with hopeful sight restoration.
Kinney improves after operation and plans to resume activity
Nevada Representative Geo. Kinney shows improvement from his recent operation and hopes to be up and about soon. Osmund Nelsor returns home from hot springs bringing Missouri, while a large party including Lockridge family and F C Metvain group sets out for a California trip. Postmaster Worsley receives commission and will take office in April with Maggie Statler as deputy. Deep River Iowa resident A C Converse visits and notes Nevala's growth since his last visit twelve years ago.
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Nevada
Geo. Kinney
Worsley
Maggie Statler
Thompson
A.C. Converse
Deep River
Powerberk County
Iowa
Converse
Nevala
Graduating Public School Class Holds Ceremony
At the M. P. church last Friday the eight member class, five ladies and three gentlemen, celebrated the public schools graduation. Emmet Weese and Grace Mars wed in Nevada on March 15 by Justice W. O. Payne. A. P. Edgar died at home on March 15 after brief illness.
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Collins Capper
M. P
Emmet Weese
Grace Mars
Nevada
Justice of the Peace
W. O. Payne
Billy
Obituary for Asbury Porter Edgar Born in Oskaloosa Iowa
Asbury Porter Edgar was born in Oskaloosa Iowa on April 12 1851 and died March 15 1894 aged 48 years 11 months 3 days. The funeral was held under Amity lodge No 361 I O O F membership. Services took place at the M E church on Saturday March 17 at 11 am.
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Asbury Porter Edgar
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Amity Lodge No
M. E
Demorest's Family Magazine offers portraits for collection
A new feature in Demorest's Family Magazine presents two pages of half tone celebrity portraits suitable for removal and an album. The April issue highlights the Santa Barbara Festival, a lost letter story, career helps, society facts, and Easter crafts with over 500 illustrations. Published by W. Jennings Demorest in New York for $2 yearly.
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Demorest
Santa Barbara
United States Postal Service
Carl Guthert
W. Jennings Demorest
East 14Th Street
New York
Eleventh Judicial District to elect three Iowa judges this fall
The Eleventh Judicial District in Iowa, covering eight counties, will elect three judges this fall. Judge Hindman of Boone and Judge Weaver of Hardin face re election pressure from northern district supporters, with observers predicting others may also run. Boones neighbors urge keeping Hindman on the bench, praising his lawful, fearless service and balanced, experienced leadership. Pocahontas seeks a railroad through a local county seat fight to spur development. Residents propose a line from Pocahontas to the Chicago and Northwestern, a six mile prairie road project seen as proof that local initiative can drive progress.
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Eleventh Judicial District
Iowa
Iownt
Boone
Story
Marshall
Webster
Hamilton
Hardin
Franklin
Wright
5. M. Weaver
Birdsall
Hindman
Eleventh
Miracle
Boone Standard
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Chicago & Northwestern
Havelock
Prairie Road
Dodge Messenger
Day Cooke and Samuel Gompers Feature in Closing Years Portraits
Day Cooke, famed financier, retires to Ogontz near Philadelphia after raising vast funds for the Union. He owns Gib Gibraltar Island, a Philadelphia estate, Texas railroads, and a stake in St Louis River Power. he cherishes family time and spends summers at Gibraltar Island fishing. Samuel Gompers, about 45, re elected president of the American Federation of Labor, born in London, came to the U S at 13 as a cigar maker, educated at night schools, earns 1800 a year, declined a NY arbitration board post, and has built the federation's enduring leadership.
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Jay Cooke
United States
Ogontz
Philadelphia
Texas
St. Louis
Gibraltar Island
Lake Erie
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
London
Hill
New York State Board of Arbitration
Gompers
Armour Institute President Discusses Christian School Policy
Rev Frank W Ganneen D D long time pastor of the New England Congregational Church of Chicago is cited as president. He describes the institute as a Christian school with cultural standards and no denominational bias. The piece notes Polish industry at an international exposition in Lemberg opening June 1.
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the the People
Frank W. Ganneen
D. D
New England Congregational Church of
Chi
Gunsaulus
Cago
Lemburg
Poland
Remedy for seasickness and curious lamp cure tale
A long sought seasickness remedy is claimed, along with a bizarre lamp press technique for pain relief. A hotel guest debates a mysterious steak as the waiter confirms it is a steak, humorously suggesting it be driven to the yard to hitch horses.
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John Sullivan
Detroit Free Press
Wealthy uncle weighs nephew's future in music
The exchange notes the boy's strong studies and talent for music. The uncle asks whether the path lies with an orchestra or a railroad, while the lad's mother and his music teacher consider him likely to become a conductor.
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Washington Star
Strange Verses on Mercenary Swings and Christmas Wealth
A quip filled note contrasts mercenary fluctuation with calendar wealth as travelers joke about money saved by Mrs. Minks born and married on Christmas Day. The items reference New York Journal and New York Weekly cartoonish wit about money and gifts.
Temperance Lecturer Faces Mocking Audience
An audience member heckles a temperance lecturer claiming eradicating the curse would leave him jobless. The exchange, captured by the New York Press, shows tension between reformers and skeptics in a public discourse.
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New York Press
Hundred Books Best Said By the Pen Devotee
A speaker asks for the best hundred books, invoking a pen devotee. The reply admits only ten works by the writer, who says the list is limited to his own dozen so far.
Doubtful about who leads Brazilian quarrel
A quoted quip contrasts public certainty with a woman’s confused test for eggs, likening unclear public sentiment on the Brazilian dispute to a failed intuition about checking egg freshness. The Springfield Republican uses a humorous analogy to critique public understanding.
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Springfield Republican
Change of Scene Advises Easing Worry For Doctor and Man
A doctor cites mental strain from worry and a business man asks for advice. The doctor prescribes a change of scene to any country where there is no ex tradition treaty, suggesting travel as a remedy.
Regular Champ Provokes Spleen New York Press Wits
A satirical line from the New York Press calls a regular champion foolish for provoking our spleen. It ridicules the man as a thick headed bore if he is fat and mocks his laughter at stories and jokes.
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New York Press
Opera news and theatrical notes from late 19th century press
Tamango joins Abbey Italian Opera company next season amid broader opera updates. Reports promise a large American prize for a strong comic opera libretto. Dr Joachims English jubilee is celebrated. his London debut was March 28, 1844.
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Tamango
Abbey Italian Opera Company
Joachim
London
Imperial Opera
Vienna
Imperial Treasury
Paderewski
America
Rosenthal
Joseify
City Orchestra
Rome
Vessela
Germany
Josef Hofmann
The Proper Caper Amid Spring Fashion Trends
Fashion notes point to continued heavy sleeves and soft fabrics for two seasons. Glossy cloths in medium and light shades dominate gowns for semi formal wear with embroidered crapes and cordurette crepons. New princess dresses feature diagonal waist buttons and full skirt length. velvet trims and armure silk accents appear on camel’s hair and ladies cloth outfits.
Religious Leaders and Worlds Fair Faiths in 19th Century Notice
The piece notes diverse clerical figures: Rev Herbert Tugwell to be consecrated bishop of western equatorial Africa. Rev Dr John Chester retires after 80 years at Metropolitan Presbyterian in Washington. Archibald G Brown of East London Tabernacle with 2000 members. Rev Frank Isley Paradise to Christchurch cathedral New Orleans. Dr Talmage planning fare well sermon in March and world tour with family. Rev F B Meyer cites a London man giving 9000 annually to foreign missions.
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United States
Herbert Tugwell
Western Equatorial Africa
John Chester
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Washington
Archibald G. Brown
East London Tabernacle
Spurgeon
Frank Isley Paradise
Christchurch
New Orleans
Boston
Talmage
Brooklyn
Cause of Foreign Missions
Ancient Seas and Rivers Shrink Under Survey
A historical note parts waters and depths. It mentions gold in sea water, Caspian Sea sinking, three mile deep Mediterranean zones, Chesapeake Bay rivers with Indian names, and Missouri River shrinking due to a recent US Geographical Engineering Department survey predicting drastic decline within 50 years.
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Mediterranean Sea
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Virginia
Missouri River
United States Geographical Engineering Department
Electric railways and a balloon exhibit at Antwerp
The piece notes that 41 of 42 American cities with populations 200 000 to 500 000 use electric railways. It mentions a balloon driven electrically planned for Antwerp 1844 and honors Professor von Henholtz as an honorary member of the London Institution of Civil Engineers, among 6 490 total members with 15 honorary members.
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America
Antwerp
von Henholtz
London Institution of Civil Engineers
Old enough to comment on Miss Skinner’s age
A Puck item notes Maud remarks that Miss Skinner appears old enough to invite commentary on her youth. The blithe line suggests people discussing her appearance, reflecting light humor in the era.
Economy Begins at Home- Women urged to economize
A Kansas City Journal item notes a tongue in cheek call to households to tighten spending as men cut a dash when funds are plenteous and women are urged to economize when wallets shrink.
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Kansas City Journal
Letting Him Down Easy Solia Voice Timbre Echo
The paper questions the timbre of Solia's voice as a polite critique, suggesting Fouge’s remark that Solia sings with a wooden quality. The exchange reflects a literary critique of vocal tone and expression.
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Solia
Fouge
Boston Transcript
Unlearned Lessons in the Green Goods Game
A literary squib noting how daily papers repeat news and lamenting festive grangers who waste their savings on schemes like the green goods game. The verse reflects public gullibility and recurring cautionary tales about fraud.
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Washington
Former Slaves United In Marriage After Twenty Five Years
Two ex slaves who had not seen each other for 25 years were married yesterday by Magistrate B F Camp. John Thompson 85 and Kitty Owens 70 were formerly enslaved in Morgan county Tennessee. After emancipation they split paths with Thompson working on a river steamboat and later retiring. He tracked down his children in Louisville but they showed no interest. He met Owens while visiting relatives. they wed after a brief court visit. A small crowd accompanied them and the magistrate noted the fee had been overlooked. Thompson had saved enough to live comfortably and claimed savings would last until he was 100.
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B. F. Camp
John Thompson
Kitty Owens
George Girding
Morgan County
Tenn
Thompson
Louisville
Magistrate Camp
Myopia Prevalence Varies By Age And Occupation
A New York Medical Record summary notes that emmetropia is rare, with about one in ten having normal vision. Myopia rates vary widely by city and group, from 2.13 percent in Antwerp to 58 percent in German gymnasia, and up to 47 percent among college seniors, averaging about 8 percent in civilized populations.
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Roosa
Emerson
Antwerp Mets
London
Stephenson Fond
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Trance Mistaken for Death Startles Irish Village
The Irish Times reports Garrigan a 22 year old man from Ballinacree near Oldcastle was believed dead after long illness. A wake had begun when signs of life appeared and five minutes later he recovered, shocking neighbors who fled and left the house. The incident caused intense excitement among those present.
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Irish Times
Garrigan
Ballinacree
Oldcastle
St. James Gazette
Man Named Bill Sikes Faces Court Over Name Burden
Willian Sikes a laborer with no fixed address pleads guilty, blaming his infamous name for his degradation. He says his guilt is not his fault and that he has tried to change his name, but remains bound by it. The exchange occurs before a West Ham magistrate.
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E. R. Swetnam
Fairfax Station
Chamberlain
L. M. Bosworth
Willian Sikes
West Ham
Bill
London Telegraph
Harness racing woes blamed on incompetence in judges
A critique argues that many ills in harness racing stem from judge incompetence rather than moral depravity in the judges. The writer warns that faulty judging undermines the sport's integrity and public confidence.
Inventive Age Magazine Highlights Technological Marvels
The Washington based publication lauds its reading matter and illustrations as top tier. The March issue covers the Cush ing torpedo boat, electric transit plans Chicago to New York, and electric carriages in Europe.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Cushing
Chicago
New York
Germany
France
Cidar 180 pamphlet from Illinois Central rail line
The pamphlet titled Cidar 180 from the Illinois Central Railroad passenger department offers 70 pages of letters from northern farmers now in the south along the Illinois Central and Yazoo Mississippi Valley lines. It urges location choices on rail lines with refrigerator cars for farm produce and direct routes to northern western and southern markets. Free copies are available by writing J. F. Merry, A. G. PA 406, Manchester Iowa.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merry
A. G. PA
California and Pacific Coast Reach Quickly by Comfort routes
The passage notes swift comfortable travel to California, the Pacific Coast, and Puget Sound points, highlighting easy access and rapid connections for travelers seeking these destinations.
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Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Palace Drawing Room Sleepers Run Daily to San Francisco
Palace Drawing Room Sleeping Cars and Tourist Sleepers leave Chicago daily and run through to San Francisco. Tourist Sleeping cars depart Chicago every Thursday. A fully equipped berth from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles or Portland costs $4. Passengers from points west and northwest of Chicago may join en route. Variable route excursion tickets offered at reduced rates.
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Palace
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
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