State Board of Examiners and Mines Dairy Inspection Update
Des Moines reports the mine inspectors conducting exams for superintendents and pit foremen with 264 certificates issued. Factory inspections by Wennerstrom flag widespread sanitary and safety defects in creameries, with emphasis on elevators, set screws, belts, and child labor concerns. The November 12 historical celebration plan for Iowa and new creameries totals across many counties, plus a note on a late Civil War soldier burial inquiry.
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State Board of Examiners
Des Moines
C. F. Weinnerstrum
Wennerstrom
Iowa
Albia
Oskaloosa
Centerville
Boone
Ottumwa
Floyd Davis
James E. Stout
Alexander Cargavel
John Owens
Beacon
John W. Lewis
Hiteman
First Territorial Legislature of
Old Zion
Burlington
State Historical Society
Iowa City
B. P. Norton
Adair
Audubon
Benton
Black Hawk
Buena Vista
Butler
Calhoun
Cass
Carroll
Cedar
Cerro Gordo
Crawford
Clinton
Clay
Davis
Delaware
Dickinson
Emmet
Grundy
Hancock
Henry
Howard
Hardin
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Kossuth
Linn
Lucas
Madison
Mitchell
Marion
Mills
F. W. Bicknell
Death of a Pioneer in Dubuque Editor Chandler C. Childs
Chandler C. Childs, a early Dubuque settler and prominent figure in education science and newspapers, died at 76. Born in St Lawrence County New York he arrived in Dubuque in 1847 and served as state geologist equity superintendent of schools and other roles. He became blind two years ago.
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Chandler C. Childs
Dubuque
St. Lawrence County
New York
New Hampshire Lingo Baffles Kiowa County Residents
A Philadelphia Record note describes New Hampshire settlers in Kiowa County preferring few words in talk. A brief road encounter shows a terse exchange about a horse and turpentine, followed by a harsher second tale implying a horse died.
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New Hampshire
Kiowa County
Col
Philadelphia Record
Josh
Horseless has arrived
A passage reports a dream of paralysis and an oncoming automobile seen as a monster. The dialogue concludes with the idea that the “horseless” has arrived, implying the advent of the automobile. The source cites Chicago Times Herald.
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Chicago Time Herald
Low-Rate Excursions to Western Regions Offered
Low-rate excursions to points in the West Southwest and Southeast at half rates plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets go on sale on September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 and December 4 and 18 in 1900. For details and folders contact any agent of the lines or H C Townsend G T Agent St Louis Mo.
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H. C. Townsend
St.Louis
Parisians and Robbery Question Sparks Exchange
Struckoyle asks about Parisian customs and Newrich retorts by accusing Puck of robbery in a tense theatrical exchange. The dialogue centers on cultural imitation and conflict between characters.
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Struckoyle
Paris
Newrich
Puck
Look Before You Speak in the Merville Journal
A brief note warns readers to check their tone before insulting others. It urges thoughtful conversation and respect in daily dialogue.
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Merville Journal
Lane's Family Medicine Advertisement Note
An old ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement benefits and gentle action on the liver to prevent headaches. It lists a price of 25 and references health outcomes in vague terms.
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Lane
Mud Pies Stir Comment in Boston Courier
A witty exchange about mud pies in fine attire appears in the Boston Courier. Emerson Beaconstreet is referenced in a playful clash over propriety and sartorial care.
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Emerson Beaconstreet
Boston Courier
Ink lings promotion from Carter's Ink makers
Forty years of experience backs Carter's Ink creators who invite readers to send for a free sample titled Ink lings. The ad promises proven expertise in producing quality ink and urges action by requesting the sample offer.
No man proposes to remain single. When he proposes he expects to get married.
A quotation from the Philadelphia Record notes that men seeking marriage intend to wed once they propose, implying commitment follows from proposal.
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Philadelphia Record
Piso's Cure Cited as Best Medicine for Throat and Lung Ailments
William O. Endsley of Vanburen Indiana praises Piso's Cure as the best remedy for all throat and lung troubles in a testimonial dated February 10, 1900.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Eastern authority notes strongest drinkers fail to raise prices
An Indianapolis News line quotes an eastern authority saying the strongest drinkers are often unable to raise the price of a drink. The remark highlights skepticism about price leverage among heavy drinkers.
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Indianapolis News
Yucatan and Dyspepsia Dismissed in White Ad
A fragment notes dyspepsia and cheerlessness tied to Cane, suggesting relief with White's product and mentioning Yucatan. The brief hints at medical relief and marketing wording without detailed claims.
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Cane
White
Yucatan
Indefatigable energy rattles those forced to work with many
A quote from Brooklyn Life notes that the relentless energy of some individuals badly impacts others forced to interact with them. The remark captures social strain in crowded workplaces.
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Brooklyn
PersamM Fapeless Dyes Promote Even Room Dye
Ad copy notes PersamM Fapeless Dyes do not streak or unevenly color goods. Marketed by druggists. Quotation contrasts country views calling fun wickedness with city views calling wickedness fun in Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
To Cure a Cold in One Day Adverts Laxative Quinine Tablets
A vintage ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a 25 cent price. It promises refund if it fails to cure. The blurb underscores a cash-back claim and echoes a wry Chicago Daily News quotation about amiability vs earning a living.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is a Constitutional Cure
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. The promotion states the product is a general health tonic priced at 75 cents a bottle. It highlights claims of internal balance and systemic benefits.
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Hall
Price
Depreciation Figures and a Stomach Bitters Ad
The piece notes historical gold-silver exchange values from 1873 to 1896 showing money devaluation. It also endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a consistent remedy for indigestion dyspepsia liver or kidney troubles, claiming long-term effectiveness.
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Cianty
Nature
Corn Belt Exposition Excursion Promoted by Rail Line
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers regular Homeseekers Excursion tickets to Mitchell South Dakota for the Corn Belt Exposition September 26 to October 4 1900. The event showcases agricultural wealth and land opportunities amid the corn palace display attracting land and investment seekers. For details contact a ticket agent or Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Aints
South Dakota
Mitchell
S. D
Chicago
Pwenhes
St. Paul R’y
Geo. H. Heafford
Chorus Counts 200 Voices in Final Song
The Chicago Evening News reports a chorus total of 200 voices ending the piece. A last line quoting And still his heart was true was sung by 20 singers while the remaining 180 joined in with Rats.
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Chicago Evening News
Excursion to California by Chicago and Alton lines
Travel offer for weekly departures from Chicago and St Louis to California via Denver and Salt Lake City with a stop at Salt Lake and Ogden. Each party has a special agent in charge and sleeping cars described as comfortable and clean. Include 6 cents for illustrated book. Contact F E Bell at 211 Clark Street Chicago.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Rio Grande
Salt Lake
Ogden
California
F. E. Bell
Clark Street
Names and Nonsense in a Brooklyn Classroom
A Brooklyn school introduces a new pupil named Jules and the teacher corrects him to Julius. The teacher then asks another student for his name and he answers Billious, highlighting a humorous exchange of mispronounced or altered names among the children.
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Brooklyn
Jules
Julius
Billious
Millie and the Desperate Proposal Sparks a Spark
A Philadelphia Inquirer account captures a young lineman named Jerry admitting his long emotional buildup. He quizzes his courage then blurts I’m short circuited I’ve burned out a fuse Millie responds with a decisive yes and the moment lights a hopeful path for their romance.
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Millie
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jerry
Kitchen maid Serena valued for hay fever humor
Mrs Highmore remarks on her kitchen maid Serena, noting long service and high wages while adding she is a superior girl who suffers hay fever annually. The line appears in a Chicago Tribune piece.
Sultan of Turkey Looks Out Window Free of Fear
A Washington Star item notes that regional tensions ease enough for the sultan of Turkey to glance outside without heavy fear of debt collectors, reflecting a momentary thaw in political strain.
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Turkey
Washington Star
Local youths learn ball handling in Atchison streets
In Atchison residents note several youngsters practicing with balls around town as street game play becomes common, reflecting a casual, community approach to sports during everyday life.
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Atchison
Credulous Man Believes All Motions of Baseball Makes
A shortened Detroit era remark declares that a credulous person accepts every motion in baseball making as required. The quote suggests skepticism about overzealous routine, reflecting historical views on sports culture.
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Detroit
Mixed ale causes many serious ailments.
Chicago Daily News reports that mixed ale is tied to a range of serious ailments, prompting concern among health officials. The piece notes which ailments are most common and advises caution in consumption and sourcing.
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Chicago Daily News
Ayer's Pills Promote Digestive Ease for All
Ayer's Pills claim to stir the liver without stinging and are available from all druggists for 25 cents a box. The advertisement lists Ayer's Hair Vigor and Cherry Pectoral among other products from J. C. Ayer Company, Practical Chemists, Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Company, Practical Chemists
Lowell, Mass
Suffering and Relief Letters About Female Troubles
A collection of letters from women in Rumford Center Maine dated 1897 to 1899 praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from lower bowel pain irregular menses and bloating. The correspondents report improvements and recommend the product to others seeking feminine health aid.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Johnson
Rumford Center
Maine
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