Sam Clark Dies A Grand Iowa Newspaper Man At Cedar Rapids
Sam Clark, a prominent Iowa editor and well known across the state’s major dailies, died on Saturday at Keokuk? Gate City. He was admired for quick wit, engaging reminiscences, and a sturdy, brushy presence. The obituary notes his lively table talk at the Cedar Rapids convention and his fascination with Henry Clay Dean.
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The Chicago Chronicle and Bryan Era Debate
The Chicago Chronicle, noted as a rising continental newspaper, discusses eastern capitalists backing Bryan due to low interest rates. It argues that borrowers reject Bryan and recalls his 1896 statements about the gold standard and high interest, implying a contradiction with current money costs.
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Bryan
Did the Democratic Party Champion a Cause That Lived Four Years
The author argues the modern Democratic Party has degenerated. It supposedly champions causes like free trade free silver and militarism only to abandon them after four-year cycles. Promises are seen as mere attempts to attract votes, with no lasting fulfillment.
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Democratic Pary
Modern Democracy
Bryan's Ames Stop Critiques McKinley Prosperity Remark
Mr Bryan rode the No. 15 fast mail through Ames after the 1896 election and quipped that he traveled to avoid McKinley prosperity. The remark, made by a candidate for the presidency, drew mocked laughter and reflected a noted contrast with national prosperity as he passed through Iowa.
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Chicago & Northwesten
McKinley
Iowa
China population and territory in historical view
The article notes that in 1880 China was under two thirds the size of the United States by territory, and after adding Alaska Porto Rico Cuba and the Hawaiian Islands its land area would be about one third that of the US. It also states China has about four hundred million people, suggesting dense settlement.
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Shaw Plan For Senate Appointment Draws Uproar
Gro Roberts notes Gov Shaw may appoint a U S senator this week, while The Register denies knowledge of such move. The Leader cites Shaw saying no appointment until Sen Gear is dead a month, then to name Gear’s successor before Congress convenes in December. Chicago population cited as 1,675,000, dispelling earlier two and three million figures and deflating brunch plans.
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Men and wealth sour friendships in hard times
A Peoria Star quip compares men to hogs, noting that while wealth protects friendships during prosperity, poverty reveals true conduct as peers abandon the unfortunate. The observation emphasizes social snubs and shifting treatment when fortunes rise or fall.
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Dan
Peoria
The Palse Prophet of 1806 and Bryan Polarity
A Clinton Herald note condemns Bryan era prophecies about the gold standard as false, citing numerous speeches from 1896 and 1900. It argues prosperity under McKinley proves the predictions wrong and mocks “calamity howlers.” The item shifts to a fashion aside and Railroad ads.
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Northwestern Line Excursion Tickets Offered at Low Rates
The Northwestern Line will sell home seekers' excursion tickets August 7 and 21 plus the first and third Tuesdays of each month with favorable return limits to many western and southern points at exceptionally low rates. Tickets and full information from Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Royal Salon Dressing Advert by Kooser Company
The notice promotes Try our Royal Salon Dressing by J. B. Kooser and Company as a premier hair and beauty product. It emphasizes quality and reliability, appealing to readers seeking trusted grooming items.
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J. B. Kooser & Co
Very Low Rates to Denver via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets priced to Denver Colorado will be sold August 18 and 19 and expire September 3 due to the Farmers National Congress. Applications available at Chicago and Northwestern Rail offices.
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Farmers’ National Congress
Des Moines Weather Review Notes Strong Corn Progress
Des Moines reports the past week's average daily temperature excess ranged from five to eight degrees. Showers on the 11th and 12th broke drought, aiding late corn and unmatured crops. Heat damaged some pastures and late corn on poor soils, but overall corn on rich land advances toward maturity. With seasonal weather, early corn should withstand frost from Sept 1 to 10. most crops expected to be harvestable by Sept 1. Apple prospects in the southern section are not encouraging.
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Des Moines
Loan options offered by Story County Bank
If you have a loan on your place that can be paid on any interest pay day see us let us take it up and reduce your rate and also get you a loan on which you can pay any amount on any day you choose We charge you no commission on such a loan Story County Bank.
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McIntire's offers Pure Lustre Mineral photos and finishes
Clean kitchen ware advertised by C. F. Latts with two dozen photos of best finish mounted, priced at 50 cents. McIntire's promotes good photos and urges readers to visit for quality images and finishes.
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McIntire’s
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