Seasonal notes on oats corn and drought impact
J R Sage of the Iowa Weather Bureau discusses climate needs for oats and corn, drought fires in Michigan, hay and alfalfa yields, rainwater conservation methods, and the value of farm institutes. He advocates rye or barley for late fall pastures and notes regional variances in moisture and crop potential.
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J. R. Sage
The
Iowa Weather Bureau
Homestead
Michigan
Sault de Sainte Marie
Trout Lake
Mississippi River
Maine
Philadelphia
T. B. Terry
West
Kansas
Electric Bitters Promises Help for Elderly Digestion
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys find Electric Bitters a non intoxicating tonic and alterative. It gently stirs stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, aids digestion, and supports natural functions. Available at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store for fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Deng Store
Democratic Convention Sparks Populist Tone In Marshalltown
A Mar shalltown report describes the recent Democratic Convention as a populist factory with joking notes about a county press association. It mentions veterans enjoying gathering and notes hints of the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association planning a mid winter meeting in Boone after a summer session at Estherville.
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Marshalltown
Tax Upper Des Moines
Estherville
Boone
Prominent Guthrie County Figure Dies at Desk
Ww Halsman a noted Guthrie county man collapsed and died in his chair last week. The casual remark notes the ease of a chair at such moments and hints the fall could have worsened an already sudden death.
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Halsman
Guthrie County
Iowa Democrats Rift Over Currency Debates and Local Editorials
The Ellsworth Chronicle attacks the Democratic postmaster and endorses the populist state ticket and the Republican platform while noting shifts among gold bugs and free silverites. The piece highlights Democratic Convention contrasts and reader picks.
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Iowa
The
Ellsworth Chronicle
Corset Debate Sparks Sparks at Conference
Miss Anthony condemns the corset as oppression and urges removal while the conference delegates whisper of her strong stance, with younger attendees reacting in mixed astonishment and amusement.
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Anthony
Land speculation and political views in Story County notes
The writer critiques land agents as inefficient while recalling early Story County settlement. Clark McLain, Maxwell banker, is described as a likable Democratic candidate for representative but deemed unelectable. A gas well near Estherville yields smoky tasting water, prompting humorous editor banter at the Estherville editorial convention with Ogden Messenger editor Heat.
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Clark McLain
County Democracy
McLain
Maxwell
Estherville
Thompson
Ogden Messenger
Ohio editor's harsh Chicago critique sparks uproar
An Ohio editor visiting Chicago wrote a biting description of the city. He portrays Chicago as a hellish labyrinth of vice and misery where morality decays, public transit reeks, and hungry crowds prey on one another. He says even the air is poisonous and warns of the moral collapse amid the urban glow.
Remedial Help Proves Worth in Cramp Colic Attack
A Washington merchant recalls using Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy during a crippling cramp colic attack. He credits quick relief to the remedy and urges friends and customers to rely on it. Also notes of local ads and fair date misprints.
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Isaac Reece
M. F. Hatch
Quartermaster
Washington
Chamberlain
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Life in Two Cures
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois and Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco credit Dr King’s New Discovery with curing them from severe coughs and looming consumption. Each man found relief after one bottle and two weeks respectively. Free trial bottles offered at L M Bosworth's Drugstore.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
L. M. Bosworth
The Legal Rights of Bicyclers
A discussion on bicyclists legal status notes that a bicycle is a vehicle with rights like other vehicles but limited in certain areas. Pedestrians have priority on crossings and sidewalk access may be restricted by objections. Bicycles cannot be stored in buildings without landlord consent and have no rights in corridors, halls, or elevators. Railways decide on carrying bicycles as baggage or freight, and parks or private thoroughfares may restrict bicycle access without owner consent.
Wind mill frame and wheel options offered locally
A local ad invites customers to contact Dandy Steel Mill in Galvanized, offering options for wind mill builds including Open Wheel models by Peerless and O K series. It promises proper shaping and ready equipment for interested buyers.
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O. K
Graves and Cobb Wind Mill and Well Work Offer
Graves and Cobb advertise geared wind mills and all related work. They offer milling and well services for customers seeking power from wind and water installations.
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Fk Times
Nature
Wisconsin
Northwest
Badger
Tere
Chicago
Story County
Old Story
Ohio
Castle
Hell
Gilded Palace of Sin
Story County Fair
Turuston & Graham
Chicaco & Northwestern
R’y
Sterling Express
Atlantic Express
Denver Limited
Overland Limited
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
Night Express
CREOS
S. C & Pea M
Dak & Des M
Chicago Limited
Des M. & Dak Exp
Preight
SM Oi Cacus
Gro
Society
Masonic
Adia Lodge No
Full Moor
Grppincs
Sec
L. C. Tilden
W. M
Daniel Carthy
G. G. Lee M’carthy & Lee
Stevens’ Block
Ames
College Park
G. A
Nderwood
Chas, Whitaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys AT Law
Kid
Br. Dong
Canter Bros
Herman
KF. D. Thompson
Nevada
Smith & Son
I. F. Martin
First National Bank Boldng
Geo. W. Dyer
A. L. Bartlett
Dyer & Bartlett
Farmers’ Bank
W. E. Harriman
Ofrfice
One Story County Bank
W. E. Winsett, M. D
Martin
Farmturk
B. Elliott
Cooley & Jonas
Nevada, Lowa
LaGrippe
Miles’ Nervine
Kentucky
McElree
Cardus
Oskaloosa Iowa
Lanted
Jermey, Peal Medicine Co
Cleveland
Unie
Dr. Peal
Mavngusy Co
Town
Union National Bank
W.M. Greeley
Henry Wilson Cashier
Morey
Mece
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Des Moines
Cal. Giddings
J. A. Kerr
Nichols
J Ames
Main Street
Depot
Lowa
Graves & Cobb
J. W. Hilton
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Louisville
D. W. Liston
Miles
L. M. Boswort A
Perkins Build
T. W. Sheldon
Sale Stable
West Main Street
H. Kelso
D. D
Onice
Perkins Block
Ames, Lows
H. Westerman
T McLain
Real Estate and Loan Office
P. O
T. Hatteberg
Rich & Hatteberg
Barbers
Story County Bank
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