Gladys Spotted-Heifer Weds G Cleveland Steals The Horses
A Denver Post recounts a Native American wedding tale where Gladys Spotted-Heifer marries G Cleveland Steals The Horses in a lodge ceremony. The groom objects to the traditional obedience vow while the bride dons borrowed army gear and costumes as guests witness the unorthodox union.
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Gladys Spotted-Heifer
G. Cleveland
Carlisle
Papa
Army
Ardent
Trousseau
Dennis
Bryan Silver
Denver Post
Baby carriage trust aims to raise prices twenty percent
Rev. Sheldon plans to run a Sunday edition of the Topeka Capital with extra pages as he stops by to oversee publication. The industry target is framed as an infant sector needing protection against price hikes.
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Baby Carriage Trust
Sheldon
Topeka Capital
Christ
Serenest Cole Targets Insurgent Senators in Board of Control Strike
Cedar Rapids Republican columnist Serenest Cole accuses unnamed insurgent senators who opposed Col. Reod's confirmation of blocking votes and likens the clash to Petti grew style, urging political action as a board of control seat hangs in the balance.
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Serenest Cole
Cedar Rapids
Col. Reod
Board of Control
Petti
Brienam Roberts Eyes Utah Governing Chance
The bigamist Brienam Roberts contemplates a bid for Utah governor after failing to enter Congress. He would rely on support from his wives’ relatives to boost a popular vote victory.
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Brienam Roberts
Utah
Iowa College Seeks One-Tenth Mill Tax Support
Representatives of the Iowa State College appeared before the Ways and Means Committee outlining needs and asking for a one-tenth mill tax. The state university has already received a five year extension and is expected to receive no opposition for the sister institution. The legislature is seen as likely to be liberal toward education.
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Ways and Means
Iowa State College
State University
Kentucky Gubernatorial Crisis Ends With Peace Pact
A century era Kentucky election dispute ends with Goebel sworn in on his deathbed after assassination. Beckham becomes governor as Taylor serves. militia is mobilized while the U S Supreme Court may settle the contest. leaders of both parties sign a peace compact to end the strife.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Taylor
Beckham
London
Frankfort
Supreme Court of the United States
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Why the People's Party Fails to Thrive
Marion Butler explains in the Forum that the party’s growth was curtailed not by lack of support but by the two old parties occupying similar positions. He says the Democratic and Silver Republican splits, plus the Chicago platforms of 1896 and 1895, kept allies from fully joining. The period 1894 to 1898 saw strong principles but a stagnant party organization.
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Marion Butler
People’s Party
People's Party
Democratic Party
Chicago
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Why Bryan Is Impossible Analysis From Leslie's Weekly
A political column asserts Bryan cannot win on the free silver issue this year as prosperity shifts voters. It notes Southern free silver supporters drift from Bryan, while Republicans sense potential success. The piece includes a Wit dispatch about Boone, ending with a quip about a ligature joke.
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Leslie's Weekly
Bryan
Advertisement of Crider in state papers prompts caution
The writer notes J. Jackson Crider of Ottumwa advertising in several state papers. He failed to liquidate Ames newspapers years ago, but speculation says he may have reformed since.
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J. Jackson Crider
Ottumwa
J. Jackson
Ames
The Times Herald Sports Preview Promises Broad Coverage
A Chicago newspaper advert praises The Times Herald for its wide sports coverage across base ball golf billiards shooting bowling prize fights yachting bicycling and race track news ensuring readers stay informed on all major events.
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the Times- Herald
Chicago
Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure Advertised
An advert promotes Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure claiming it can prevent deaths from disease if taken early. Bottles priced at 25, 50 cents, and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee if no cure is effected. Signed by L M Bosworth, a druggist.
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Shiloh
Democratic Leader GEOBEL Dies From Wounding
GEOBEL, a Democratic leader in Kentucky, died Saturday night from wounds after a recent shooting. Authorities say the assassin is a crank, and if caught should not dodge justice. A Kansas newspaperman proposes a staged Christ run newspaper editorship to mirror Christ’s pulpit style.
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Geobel
Kentucky
Dr King New Life Pills Promotion
Advertising copy touts Dr King New Life Pills as boosting health by turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. The pitch claims mental power and overall wellness, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Tilden and Loughran.
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Dr. King
Tilden & Loughran
Shilohs Consumption Cure Promised with Guarantee
A vintage advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as unique with a money back guarantee if no relief. It claims success for coughs and colds and lists prices 25, 50 cents, and 1 dollar per bottle from L M Bosworth, druggist.
Paderewski Concert Promoted in Ames by J S Connelly
Des Moines promoter J S Connelly advertises a Paderewski recital in Ames at the new Auditorium with tickets at Kirkwood House Pharmacy and mail order seating. Connelly notes a two year Iowa ban and a party rate offer. Paderewski heads to Europe after the season.
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Connelly
Des Moines
Ames
Tabernacle
Kirkwood House
J S. Connelly
Connolly
Paderewski
Iowa
Europe
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Ogden Messenger
Boone Independent
A Great Sporting Journal
The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Ader
Omaha World-Herald
Inquirer
the World-Herald
World-Herald
Reed
West
J. B
Mortimer Crane Brown
Pullman Palace
Con Pary
Wet Goods Emporiums
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. Sheldon
L. M. Bosworth
Little Bros
Minnesota
Missouri
North Dakota
Civic Sociink Ties
C. F. Ames
Odd Fellows Hall
B.S. Proper
Sac
T. J. Miller
N. G
M'Carthy & Lee
Ames, Iowa
J. ¥. Martin
First National Bank
Nevada
W. H. Wynn, JR
Attorney-At. Law
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Edward M. McCall
Fitchpatrick & McCall
Attorneys-At-Law
Opera Block
A. Richmond, M.D
DRS
Richmond & Hutchison, Physicians and Surgeons
Hutchison, M.sc
Bosworth's
LOWA
W. E. Harriman
Hamilton Brock
Thurston's
B. Elliott & Son
W. E. Winsett
Story County Bank
Wen Wisstry
H. Kelso
Hamilton's Grocery
A. K. Banks
E. F. Posegate
Oni, F. Bell
Roland Iowa
L. R. Morkis
Sale Stable
East Main Street
Westerman
McLain
E. S. Proper
C. W. Dudgeon
kKreslin
Faust
Falcon
Careoceries
California
OUR
E. E. Sowers & Co
Rower & Longscore
Poultry
HTC
W.m.greeley
Henry Wilson
A. S. Needham
Union National
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Slemstreet
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Burt Kooser
the Undertaker
F. W. Eighmy
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