Bargain Day Offer for The Capital 1901
A Daily Paper for 200 dollars is offered by mail only for the year 1901 on December 28 the fifty fourth anniversary of Iowa’s admission to the union. Readers may also renew by paying 200 dollars if already a subscriber. Send a 2 dollar check and letter to Safe Young Des Moines Iowa. The Capital is an eight page daily with AP telegraph reports and soon to expand with a two color Scott press printing 26 000 per hour. One day only December 28.
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Iowa
Iowa Capital
Safe Young
Des Moines
Associated Press
Twoolor Scott Press
Excursion Tickets Offered by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to western, northwestern, and southeastern points at one fare plus two dollars for round trip. Inquire at the Iowa Central ticket agent for details on destinations and ticket limits or write Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Batty
Marshalltown
Stratagem to Guard Telegraph Lines in Chile War Camp
General Pinto used a cryptic lesson to deter captive Indians from damaging telegraph wires. He had thirty to forty captives touch a live circuit and helplessly report numb hands, then released them with orders to keep the secret. The tactic protected the lines and the frontier posts from disruption.
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Chile
Pinto
Sympathy Not What Was Wanted In Insurance Case
A Kentucky native killed in a railroad collision sparks a dispute over proof of death for a life policy. The widow confronts an agent after a newspaper listing her husband among the dead, arguing the claim should be paid without delay. The agent insists on investigation. Later, another excerpt notes curiosity about Pompeii discoveries and old lead pipe findings captivating observers in New York.
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Kentucky
Insurance Company
Chicago News
New York
Pompeii
New York Sun
Telegraphers' Grip and the Telegrapher's Paralysis
A Louisville operator, famed for skill, suffers episodic loss of grip on the telegraph key. The Morse code fifth dot fails to stop, leading to extended sequences of dots and misfired signals. The condition, dubbed telegraphers' paralysis, shows worn muscles and temporary breaks in control.
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Louisville
Louisville Courter-Journal
Million Dollar Check Crank Foiled by Teller Wit
An elderly man presented a $1,000,000 check with a threat to shoot if paid. The teller refused payment, noticed no stamp, and sent the crank away to stamp it. Police were alerted and the man was removed from danger, ending the incident safely.
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Detroit Free Press
An English Traveler Praises Russian Looks and Character
An English observer in Russia notes that while there may be political dislike, Russians are very good looking with tall, well built men and gracious upper class women. He counters claims of mere surface by praising depth and sincerity, likening Scots and Irish traits to Russian charm.
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Russia
Patient's bill complaint rattles doctor
In a humorous exchange Dr Sokum notes a patient’s complaint about the medical bill. Askit-Whatever asks for details and the doctor laments the financial trouble caused by the charge.
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Dr. Sokum
Any Article Removed From the Window
A new furnishing store markets window items with a bold promise Any article removed from the windows. Smithson asks to see a striking pink and green tie display, the salesman retrieves it, and the customer declines to buy, noting the advertisement invites removal. The salesman offers no further comment.
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Smithson
Dangers of Newfoundland fishery warned by bank men
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts how dangerous Newfoundland banks fishing can be. Captains push fishing days despite threats, risking losses of crew and horses. A bold dory man refuses to launch when stormy weather proves unsafe, forcing the skipper to abandon the attempt.
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Newfoundland
Provincetown
Philadelphia Ledger
Cruel to Be Kind: Editor Reflects on Long-Delayed Poem
A caller recalls a 20 year old poem rejected by a newspaper editor. The man returns to thank the editor for not publishing it, noting time has shown the editor’s harsh decision was perhaps necessary to be kind.
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London
Abstract exchange on honesty and empty phrases
A Washington Star excerpt quotes an abstruse person condemning mendacity and empty phrases. A book agent agrees, comparing the idea to a doorstep welcome mat, suggesting insincerity in common utterances.
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Washington Star
Silent Scolding in a Dame’s Tutoring Moment
Clara pleads for patience as her mother urges restraint in conversation while the pianist plays. A sharp exchange hints at listening, propriety, and early 20th century social rules within a domestic scene from Life.
Indifference Sparks Professor Woman's Question in Record
In a Chicago Record blurb a professor asks a woman why he proposed amid her indifference. He replies that his conduct rests on a general proposition about how a woman seems to be not what she is.
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Chicago
Blowhare Drives Behind the Gunamaker Counter
Rider and Driver notes Blowhare is proud of his driving skill and has worked handling the ribbons behind Gunamaker's counter for six years or more. The passage portrays him as natural and confident in his role and abilities.
Ebony's valued use in ancient luxury and power
The text notes ebony as a luxury article in antiquity. In India it was used by kings for scepters and images and was believed to counteract poisons, sometimes fashioned into drinking cups.
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India
Homeseekers Excursion and Job Listings for Great Western Ry
The line of the Chicago Great Western Ry covers Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Missouri with first class openings in growing towns for Blacksmiths Doctors Dressmakers Furniture Grain and Live Stock Buyers General Merchandise Hardware Harness Tailors Cold Storage Creameries and Canning Factories Listings urge contacting W J Reed Industrial Agent G W Ry 601 Endicott Bldg St Paul Minn for details Tickets to nearly all US points at Homeseekers rate one fare plus 2 for round trip return within 21 days from sale date available at Chicago offices via F H Lord G P and T A Adams St Chicago. 27-9
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Chicago Great Western Ry
Ilinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
W. J. Reed
G. W. Ry
Endicott Dig
St. Paul
Minn
United Staten
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
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