Paris Exposition 1900 From Faris Letter Overview
A reader report from Hutland Derry Sept 6 1900 discusses the Paris Exposition as the Mecca for visitors and compares it to Chicago 1898. It highlights the architecture views from the Champs de Mars to the Water Palace, the Palace of Light, Pal ace d'optique and the lack of a Midway amid varied exhibits. Sousa's band and the American display are noted with emotional reactions.
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Ime
Paris Exposition
Mecca
Chicago
Paris
Seine
Champs de Mars
Teocadero
Water Palace
Eiffel Tower
Esplanade Des Invalides
Alexandra Bridge
Sousa
I. O. Coorstake
Doctor Allen Sells Residence in Story City
Dr G W Allen sold his Story City residence to Thom Mason of Benton county for 8000 dollars. Allen will retain possession until next March to continue his practice, then seek a new location aided by Mrs Allen's wealth for a more moderate climate.
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G. W. Allen
Thom. Mason
Benton
County
Story City Messenger
Allen
Local items note weddings and school census figures
S D Booker begins a new house on his farm north of town. Mrs Mabel O Corke wed Lee Sheckell at the O P parsonage in Nevada last Thursday. Ames school census shows 642 school age children district wide, up from 619 last year. The 1900 campaign opened in Nevada with Hon J F Lacey of Oskaloosa delivering republican rhetoric to a fair crowd.
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DC. F. Curtiss
Chicago
The
Agricultural Club
E. H. Hall
R. H. Kinzer
Oscar Rouse
L. M. Weston
F. D. Nelson
Harlan, Iowa
J. OC. Nelson
Des Moines
Des Moines College
Cessna
James Peck
P. O. Parks
Edith Stevens
O. E. Clutter
O. H. Eckles
Rural
H. B. Kempton
Kansas Agricultural College
C. H. Mall
Kansas State Normal
W. H. Mast
Nebraska
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
United States Division of Forestry
Kansas
Mast
W. J. Karner
Karner
Illinois Central R. A
S. D. Booker
Lee Sheckell
Mabel O Corke
O. P. Parson
Nevada
Ames
J. F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
Fresh Crackers and Canned Goods from Local Firms
Local ads promote T J Milner Sons crackers Grain Hearts breakfast food and C F Letts canned goods. Merged entries mention E F Kistner M Jay Adams Co and ills of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with a testimonial from Apoton L Minnett of Manchester New Hampshire. A note suggests Prof Ott deliver lectures and cites a Chicago Daily News aphorism.
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Chamberlain
Apoton L. Minnett
Manchester
N.H
No Relief for 20 Years
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville reports twenty years of bronchitis with bedfast periods ending after using FOLEY'S HONEY and TAR. The ad touts quick relief and cure for throat and lung diseases, urging trusted remedies and local distributors. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy and various household services.
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Minerva Smith
Danville
Foley
Trupen & Loughran
Leather experts highlight Oak Tanned stock from few U.S. tanneries
Local shop boasts premier leather then claims five or six U.S. tanneries supply stock since 1830 with oak tanning. They invite farmers to visit to verify quality and promise all straps are self-made. Also mentions Capt. C. G. Dennison famed Africa commander and Chamberlain’s cholera remedy promotion.
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C. G. Dennison
Africa
Galishe
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
Chamberlain
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Faris
Hutland
Derry
Sept
Intellicencer
U. S
Boone
Penn
I. 8
Elbert Hubbard
College Chapel
Curtiss and
Edgerton
G. L. McKay
Sioux Rapids
Lennox
S Klein
McNeall
Nevada Township
T. M. Evans
Waterloo
Summit Evangelical Church
Mrs
Thomas Simes
the Lakes
Grandma Andrus
Ma Ees
Center Point
Geo. Mullen
Can
Asso
John Harper
T. J. Milner & Son
Co. F. Letts
C. F. Letts
E. F. Kistner, F. D
M. Jay Adams & Co
Ott
Philip Gerard
Chicago Daily News
Joan E, Jupan
Wing's Model Laundry
Ulster
United
TAN Exclusively
Cooley & Jones
Young
White House
T. J. Miter & Son
Victor Coffee
Yours
D. Hamilton
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