Luxurious American Estates and Opulent Living
A survey notes vast fortunes in the United States with prominent figures like George W. Childs and William Waldorf Astor maintaining lavish country houses and extensive retinues. It observes rising living costs, heat, carriages, liveries, seaside costs, and the question of where all the money goes while noting social changes and political musings abroad.
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George W. Childs
Woot
Trim
William Waldorf Astor
Cornelius
Goelet
Newport
Fairman Rogers
Philadelphia
Pierre Lorillard
Thomas Scott
America
Republican Platform Embraces National Unity and Economic Reforms
Adopted at Sioux City June 95 1890 the Iowa Republicans reaffirm loyalty to the National Republican party endorsing closer relations with federal government and business. They favor using silver as money, opposing trusts, expanding pension provisions, guarding farm interests, regulating railroads, and opposing the saloon while pledging to unify and uplift all classes across the state.
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Republicans of
Iowa
National Republican Party
Republican Party of
Harri Mendation
Republican Party
South
Democratic Party
Congress
Sioux City
Fremonts in Poverty and Fashion's Colorful Dress Codes
The piece laments Fremont family poverty amid public pity and contrasts it with a plea for self help. It notes Jessie Benton Fremont and her father, calls for self reliance, and critiques social treatment. It also mentions a new trend toward colored dress coats for men and links rising farm prices to increased lending and mortgage relief.
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Miss Fremont
Fathe
Jessie Benton
Fragmented Teletype Snippet Hints At Court And Gossip
Clipped lines suggest a reference to a police court and an actress facing a charge. Aged newspaper adage quotes appear, including a remark about a man and a neighbor’s album and another about persuading a man. Cardinal Gibbons is cited on religion and mechanics as needed for a hero.
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Atchison Globe
Cardinal Gibbons
Excursions to Western Points Sell Half Fare Tickets
The Chicago & North Western Railway announces a series of excursions to Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho and Montana. Tickets will be sold at half rates, effectively one fare for the round trip, through agents of the railway.
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Chicago and North-Western Railway
Tinos
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Dakotas
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Chicago & North- Western Railway Company
Illinois Central Announces Three Southern Excursions
The Illinois Central Railroad will run three excursions to destinations in Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana on September 9 23 and October 11. Round trip fare applies with tickets valid up to 39 days and available for stop overs south of Cairo. For circulars and guides send to J F Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Manchester Iowa.
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ilinois Central Railroad
Cairo
McComb City
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merry
T. Gen’l, Pass
Phenomenal Children and Extraordinary Abilities
The article discusses the idea that exceptional individuals may indicate future human development. It highlights phenomenal children and musicians who learn rapidly and perform complex pieces after hearing them once, focusing on Elsa Breidt, a 25 year old German child prodigy noted for flawless musical memory.
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Elsa Breidt
Hersef
California Leads in Fruit and Health Reform Ideas
Article surveys California fruit production for 1890-91, predicting massive raisin and grape exports, and notes new curing methods boosting raisin supply. It reviews Checkley’s natural method of physical training emphasizing breathing and posture, critiques fashion’s hindrance to proper form, and cites public education debates. It also mentions a World’s Fair plan with women managers and concerns about sensational reading for youths.
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California
United States
Rom Checkley
Edwin Checkley
Checkley
Europe
Shiloh’s Cure Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
Advertisements tout Shiloh’s Cure as a fast cure for hacking coughs with a money back guarantee from Westerman and Arnold. It markets Shiloh’s Vitalizer for dyspepsia and loss of appetite, Dr Winchell’s Teething Syrup for children, Uncle Sam’s Condition Powder and Nerve and Bone Liniment, plus Shiloh’s Cure as the remedy for sleepless nights and terrible coughs.
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Jaques
Westerman & Arnold
Shiloh
Uncle Sam
Socity
The Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
An old advertising claim offers a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions, with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by druggists for 25 cents per box.
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William M. McFarland
Emmet County
J. A. Lyons
Guthrie County
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Marshall County
Supreme Court
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Linn County
Joan Y. Stone
Mills County
Gilbert B. Pray
Hamilton County
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J. W. Luke
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