Iowa Men At Millard Hotel In Omaha Travel Ad
Osborn W Deignan from Stuart Iowa stays at the Millard Hotel in Omaha spending a leave of absence. C E Pickett of Waterloo notes the Millard is his chosen hotel. Three Iowa ladies registered there last week praising the advertising. Rates listed include American Plan at $2 and up and European Plan at $1 and up plus options for The Lincoln in Lincoln.
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Osborn W. Deignan
Iowa
Merritmackers
Stuart
Millard
Omaha
Milard
C. E. Pickett
Waterloo
Ellis
Lincoln
Man Goes After Few Things Common to the Average
A concise reflection suggests that the ordinary person must pursue the scarce opportunities available to them. The remark emphasizes agency and effort in seeking success within limited options.
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Nurse Mother Gray of the New York Children’s Home touts a powder claimed to cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worms and regulate bowels. It boasts 30 000 testimonials and sells at druggists for 2 cents with a free sample offer address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen 8
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
A Good Word Spoken For Others Costs You Little
A concise adage notes that speaking up for others yields small personal cost yet substantial social benefit, urging advocacy and support for those lacking a voice. The saying underscores communal duty and proactive kindness.
Best Laundry Bleach Promoted by Russ Bleaching Blue
Advertisement notes that Russ Bleaching Blue delivers superior laundry results. Claims the product is preferred by grocers and urges customers to obtain the genuine article.
Man Loves Woman Because She Was Made to Love
A brief note asserts a man loves a woman ideologically, claiming her creation dictates reciprocal affection. The line reads like a sentiment from a literary column rather than a reported event.
Do Not Trifle With Rheumatism Says Johnson Patent Remedy
A short health notice promotes MATT J. JOHNSON'S 608s as a quick safe and permanent cure for rheumatism, urging readers to use the product.
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Matt J. Johnson
Old Age Beauty Praised Over Living Life
A reflective line notes that aging offers beauty to contemplate rather than the rush of living, framing calm endurance as a preferable state. The statement emphasizes introspection and the value found in mature perspective.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Offers More for Less
A housewife new to market innovations is urged to try Defiance Cold Water Starch. The ad claims guaranteed superiority and notes a 16 oz package for 10c, versus 12 oz for other brands. It asserts once used, Defiance will be preferred for quality and quantity.
Vogeler's Curative Compound Offered as Salvation
An advertisement touts Vogeler's Curative Compound as a remedy for inherited or depleted health conditions. It claims to create new tissues and red blood cells, restore strength, and boost vital energies. Readers are urged to request a free sample from St Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
Ames Times Fe R Hardin Publisher Ames
The Ames Times notes publisher R Hardin remains at the helm in Ames with ongoing local coverage and community notices.
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Fe. R. Hardin
House Rebels Overrule Chair on Cuban Reciprocity Sugar Cut
Washington April 19 Democrats and Republican insurgents overruled the chair on the Cuban reciprocity bill and adopted Morris amendment to remove the sugar differential. The measure passed 247 to 52 with 64 Republicans voting with Democrats. final roll featured 124 Republicans and 123 Democrats for the amended bill. Iowa’s Conner Cousins Haugen Hepburn Hull Lacey Smith Thomas voted for the Morris amendment. Hepburn voted against it.
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Washington
House
Sherman
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Payne
Roberts
Massachusetts
Cuba
United States
Iowa
Conner
Cousins
Haugen
Hepburn
Hull
Lacey
Smith
Thomas
Rebels Win a Victory in Colon and Panama Clash
Reports from Colon detail a coastal engagement at Bocas del Toro where liberal forces landed and captured the town after fighting a day. heavy losses were reported on both sides, and the U S gunboat Machias landed marines nearby. President Roosevelt comments on the burden of office seekers in a separate item.
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Colon
Colombia
Gomez
General Pinzon
Bocas de Toro
Bocas del Toro
Bocas
United States
Machias
Buendia
Cleveland Mayor Sets Tax Reform as Campaign Issue
Mayor Tom Johnson critique of David B. Hill speech outlines national campaign themes. He opposes imperialism but rejects diverting attention to the Philippines and criticizes Henry Watterson’s idea to make Roosevelt the campaign issue. He says a single man cannot be the sole issue.
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Cleveland, O
David B. Hill
New York
Philippines
Henry Watterson
Roosevelt
Alum Baking Powder Seized by New York Health Department
New York City health officials seized nearly two tons of alum baking powder mixtures deemed dangerous and dumped them into the river after analysis found them to contain alum and pulverized rock. The report notes local authorities differ in approach from England and Missouri. Consumers are urged to buy high grade powders from established brands and beware of cheap “own brand” reductions.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Ave
England
Missouri
Postmaster’s Remarkable Diabetes Recovery
Lancaster New York April 21 Postmaster John Remers details a four year battle with diabetes. After two years of doctors and specialists he stopped meds and used ten boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, regaining full strength. He urges diabetes sufferers to try the remedy and offers to answer letters.
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Lancaster
N. Y
John Remers
Buffalo
Dodd
Dodda
Defiance Starch Claims Superior Quality and Value
An advertising note proclaims Defiance Starch as superior in quality and quantity, urging consumers not to fear the devil's bel ow ing and asserting the product's lead over competitors.
Lamb family buys land to build private grounds near Clinton
Artemus Lamb's heirs Dwight L. Lamb Martin Gates and R McCoy purchase fifty acres on Clinton bluffs to create three grand residences. Fifty workers prepare a landscaped estate with macadam roads and palatial homes in Spanish English and Colonial styles. Foundations laid. occupancy is planned about a year hence.
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Clinton
Artemus Lamb
Dwight L. Lamb
Martin Gates
McCoy
Mississippi
Gates
Mississippi River
Board of Control Heads South for Semi Annual Visitation
The Iowa Board of Control plus State Architect Liebbe left Des Moines for the semi annual inspection of Southeastern Iowa institutions in Davenport Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Clarinda Glenwood and Council Bluffs. They will decide which indispensable building improvements to fund with 14000 remaining from the current appropriation and will not return until next week. The board also placed an $8600 furniture contract for Cherokee Hospital.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Liebbe
Iowa
Davenport
Fort Madison
Mt. Pleasant
Clarinda
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Board of Control
Cherokee Hospital
Six Hangings in Prospect in Iowa Executions
Transcripts of evidence in six death penalty cases have been filed with the Iowa governor. Executions are lined up in Anamosa and Fort Madison with dates set for December 18 1902 for bank robbers and March 12 1902 March 13 1903 for Hartman and Williams. Other defendants include Chester Taylor Lewis Brooks Albert G Phillips and Lewis Isusee with probable appeals likely.
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Des Moines
Richard Williams
Harry Hartman
Iowa
Hartman
Florence Porter
William Sharper
Mahaska County
Anamosa
Ft. Jadkson
Chester Taylor
Dr. Tailor
Newton
Lewis Brooks
Albert G. Phillips
Buena Visa County
Lewis Isusee
Butler County
Strike at Illinois Central shops grows more serious
Waterloo April 19 A strike in the Illinois Central shops widens as Business Agent Roderick of the International Machinists union arrives to press for settlement. He warns the conflict could spread to the entire system while the company imports workers for light repairs and guards property with agents.
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Waterloo
Illinois Central
Roderick
International Machinists Union
Forger Arrest in Marion Bank Loan Scheme
A stranger named L A Bryant tried to obtain a 1000 dollar loan at the First National Bank of Marion using a security claim by P E Hall of the street railway. Hall denied knowledge. Bryant fled with Sheriff Evans, and Ina Hubbard was later arrested for complicity.
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Cedar Rapids
L. A. Bryant
First National Bank of
Marion
P. E. Hall
Street Railway Company
P. T. Alexander
Hall
Bryant
Alexander
Evans
Ina Hubbard
Reese Out for Congress in Sixth District Race
John P. Reese of Albia, president of United Mine Workers District 13, is a receptive candidate to succeed Hon. John F. Lacey in Iowa's Sixth District. He says he would run if endorsed by the union and its officers, with labor support central to his bid.
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Mine Workers
District No 13
Lacey
Ottumwa
John P. Reese
Albia
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
John F. Lacey
Reese
United Mine Workers
Stabbing Affray in Corydon Leaves Man Wounded
In Corydon on April 17 Joe Fitzgerald a Black man stabbed ex Marshall William Blagg during a quarrel. Blagg is reported in serious condition with a two inch gash below the heart and a badly cut left arm. Fitzgerald is held on a $2 000 bond.
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Corydon
Joe Fitzgerald
William Blagg
Blagg
Fitzgerald
Ended His Earthly Career by Self Inflicted Wound
Clifford F. Bradley a university law student in Iowa City cut his throat at the home of Jos Barbarka where he roomed. No clear cause for the rash act. described as a faithful popular student. Bradley formerly from Rock Rapids. mother Mrs T K Bradley resides there. When a girl fixes herself you can't blame her for doing her prettiest.
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Iowa City
Clifford FB. Bradley
Jos. Barbarka
Rock Rapids
T. K. Bradley
Release of Wesley Elkins From Anamosa Prison Set
Des Moines reports the 23 year old Wesley Elkins, who killed his father and stepmother in Clayton county at age 11, will be released from Anamosa prison Saturday. Governor Cummins sent the parole to Professor Harlan of Cornell College, who will receive Elkins and place him in his Mount Vernon home to attend college under parole terms.
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Des Moines
Wesley Elkins
Clayton County
Anamosa
Professor Harlan
Cornell College
Cummins
Harlan
Young Elkins
Mount Vernon
Linn County
Elkins
Hunter
Cost of Renovating Tama Indian Reservation
Dr. A M Linn filed a financial report with Governor Cummins detailing renovation costs at the Tama Indian reservation. Expenditures exceeded 6200 dollars against a 7000 dollar appropriation, covering blankets tepees disinfectants and related supplies to curb smallpox. Linn notes the tribe is now cleaner than ever.
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Des Moines
A M. Linn
State Board of Health
Cummins
Tama Indian Reservation
Dr. Linn
Linn
The Roast Chicken Tease and Catarrh Cure Pitch
Customer complains of tough steak while the confidential waiter touts roast chicken. An old advert inserts claims that catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co with a $100 promise for failure and dealer circulars.
Two Books Two Cents Described for Homeseekers
Burlington Route offers two small publications for two cents. Nebraska explains state resources with illustrations and a sectional map. Big Horn Basin highlights Northwestern Wyoming, with openings for small ranches and a million acres of government land. Send two cents to J Francis Omaha.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Ura
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
J. Francis
Omaha
Booty in grain sacks recovered from Peoria heist
Davenport police recovered loot from a Peoria burglary spree that targeted three fine residences. Thieves placed valuables in sacks and scattered them in a car of shelled corn bound for Davenport's glucose works. The haul included four gold watches, five diamond rings, a diamond brooch, a diamond pin, and three inset diamonds valued at thousands. Two men fled Rock Island police but one was recaptured later.
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Davenport
Peoria
Glucose Works
Rock Island
Barney
McCabe
Financial Philosophy: Letting Others Make Your Money
A concise reflection on finance argues that true wealth comes from outsourcing investment gains to others. The idea centers on trusting managers or institutions to grow capital rather than attempting hands on control.
Demand for Defiance Starch Sparks Brand Trade Impact
Some grocers refuse to stock De fiance Starch after customers buy the 16 oz Defiance package. They report a stock in hand of 12 oz brands that can’t be sold to customers who already used the larger size for the same price.
Home as Haven Rest Promise Mentioned
A home should always be our haven of rest emphasizing safety comfort and personal sanctuary in everyday life.
Poultry goods supplier advert and cautions
An assorted ad snippet mentions Putmam faceless dyes fast to sunlight and washing, a druggist price per package, a Benjamin Franklin quote, a 820 A WEEK AND EXPENSES offer for poultry goods by Javelie Mfg Co Dept D Parsons Kan, a Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup claim, and a saying about riding a free horse to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javelie Mfg Co
D. Parsons
Kan
Jury fixes sound thrashing at five hundred dollars
In Marshalltown on April 18 a Marshall county jury awarded Frank Gambling five hundred dollars in damages from Hugh W. Hogue after a dispute over money in a justice court led to Gambling being assaulted at Hogue's home. Hogue offered no defense as the jury followed the judge's instructions.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
Frank Gambling
Hugh W. Hogue
Hogue
Ida May Keith Sues Saloonkeepers for Damages
Ida May Keith files two damage suits in district court against saloonkeepers John Guy and J. J. Dunnwald. Each suit seeks 3000 dollars, totaling 6000 dollars, with 2000 dollars for actual damages due to lack of support from her husband L. J. Reich and 4000 dollars for exemplary damages.
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Waterloo
Ida May T Keith
District Court
L. J. Reich
John Guy
J. J. Dunnwald
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