Iowa Democratic Conventions and Local Political Shifts
Fred E White and John S Murphy continue influence over Iowa Democratic conventions in Des Moines from last week. Missouri Valley News ridicules editor Payne of Nevada as country editors face slim chances in Congress. Green County Republicans retreat from primaries to old delegate system citing Jefferson power. Boone Republicans mock a new law forcing vocal music in public schools as worthless and harmful.
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Fred E. White
John S. Murphy
Iowa
Des Moines
Missouri Valley News
Eitor Payne
Nevada
Congress
Green County
Jefferson
Boone Republican
Among the Man Eaters by John Gaggin
A fragment from John Gaggin’s tale describes stern guns and a moment of salvation amid danger. The clipped line hints at a perilous scene and decisive aid. This snippet emphasizes tense action and survival within a broader adventure.
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John Gaggin
Climate and Crop Bulletin May 4 1900 Des Moines Indiana
The past week kept near normal temperatures with notable frost on the 3rd to 5th across northern and central districts. Ice formed in shallow water at many stations and fruit damage was limited to tender vegetation and low ground fruit. Plowing and farm work were favorable with corn ground ready for planting. soil dried and rain urged for grasses and grains. moisture came from Saturday night and Sunday showers improving crop outlook.
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Des Moines
Real estate transfers in Nevada and Ames May 1900
Week ending May 5 1900 abstracts from Smith Bricker list multiple conveyances in Nevada and Ames Iowa. Transfers include M C Ufford and wife to HO Norton 525 dollars for lots 4 and 6 in ne mw 285 21. Fred Perry and wife to ER Silliman 300 dollars for 8ain nw cor nig uw sw 9 S4 21. Mattie Raynes and husband to J W Connett 1200 dollars for lots 5 and 6 in Bisbee sub division bik 41 Blairs 41 ad Ames. MFE Hix and wife to Theo P Worsley 1 dollar for lot 8 bik 11 Nevada. John Ross and wife to Nancy Marie Knight 110 dollars for lot 8 bik 7 Ontario. Sarah R Baker to James Ham 100 dollars for lot 8 bik 7 Bigelows ad Ames. Mary Norris and husband to OB Alderman 2000 dollars for lots 6 7 and 10 bik 24 Nevada. Otis Briggs and wife to Theo P Worsley 50 dollars ng lot 6 blk 11 Nevada. Frank Curtiss and wife to Theo P Worsley 800 dollars for lot 2 blk 11 Nevada. John James to J A Fitchpatrick 700 dollars for lot 6 blk 26 Nevada.
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Iowa
Ufford
HO Norton
Fred Perry
ER Silliman
Mattie Raynes
J W
Connett
Bisbee
Blairs
Ad Ames
Mfe Hix
Theo P Worsley
John Ross
Nancy Marie Knight
Ontario
Sarah R Baker
James Ham
Bigelows
Mary Norris
Hus
OB Alderman
Otis Briggs
Frank Curtiss
John James
J A Fitchpatrick
Frogs Fall From Sky Rumor Baffles Arizona Town
Arizona Graphic notes a sensational claim that after a summer rain along the southern Pacific line in southwestern Arizona frogs appeared in pools. Locals, the Hassayampers, insist the frogs fell from the skies as they did not come from ground or river, though no explanation exists.
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Arizona
Southern Pacific
Colorado
Arizona Graphic
No Chance For Him
Three youths with 15 cents each pool their money to gamble on best food. The first guesses possem sweet potatoes on watermelon, the others debate, and one boy warns not to challenge the speaker who claims all that is good to eat.
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GROC
Shortest route to heart argued with chafing dish
Miss Gabby boasts a chafing dish display to Dr Powers who retorts with a medical drill on the heart. The Baltimore American quotes a witty exchange that mocks science displacing romantic notions in 19th century fashion.
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Miss Gabby
Dr. Powers
Baltimore American
Cannibal threat as ship wrecks on rocks at calm
A ship run aground during a calm. natives gather on cliffs while encircled by waves. The captain fears cannibal feast as he contemplates escape, bidding farewell to the crew before two boats return around the point. The narrator remains aboard awaiting rescue.
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Self
Music teacher uses signs f and ff to teach forte
A South school music teacher explains that f stands for forte and asks what ff means. A quick pupil answers with a clever chuckle, calling out Eighty in a light moment reported by New Lippincoté.
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South
New Lippincoté
Doctor Delivers Update on Patient with Cerebral Gland Enlargement
Mrs Mixer asks about her husband in distress. The doctor reassures no danger now though the patient suffers severe enlargement of the cerebral glands. He hints the cause may be a tray incident, per the Chicago News report.
The Price of Ten Cents Worth
A humorous dialogue from the Boston Christian Register shows a customer asking for ten cents worth of paregoric and the druggist replying a quarter. The brief exchange highlights a price quirk and the waiter like misreading of value.
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Pruggist
Boston Christian Register
Counterfeiter seeks easy home money as judge applies full law
A man of ability explains to a judge that he turned to counterfeiting for an easy way to earn money at home. The judge responds by enforcing the maximum punishment under the law.
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Chicago Tribune
Peary Early Days Show Courage and Resourcefulness
The tale from the Saturday Evening Post recalls Peary’s Maine childhood and his method of overcoming obstacles. A fellow hunter and Peary return to a pond where a flock of ducks lie in open water as ice forms. Peary strips to swim, retrieves the two birds, and brings them to shore.
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Low Peary
R. M W. Peary
Maine
Bowdoin College
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg
Peary
Merrill
Saturday Evening Post
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