Judicial Convention for Eleventh District Held in Iowa Falls
The Republican Judicial Convention for the Eleventh Judicial District meets in Iowa Falls at 1 p m on Tuesday August 16 1894 to nominate three candidates for Judges Each county in the district has equal delegate weight as called by the state convention W D Evans Chairman Central Committee J J Snell Secretary
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Eleventh Judicial District
Iowa Falls
W. D. Evans
Central Committee
J. J. Snell
Maine remembered and US mail delivery trials discussed
The article recalls Maine and praises the US Navy while criticizing some figures. It notes a rural free delivery experiment under Coxe law, selecting Polk County in the 7th district and Hamilton County in the 10th, to extend mail to farming areas and test feasibility for a quicker rural postal service.
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Coxeress
Polk
Hamilton
Michigan Democrats renominate governor amid 16 to 1 debate
The piece notes Michigan Democrats renominated a governor who rejected the 16 to 1 issue from 189¢ era. It cites Des Moines Leader praising President McKinley's proclamation for a national thanksgiving as a dignified White House state paper.
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Michigan
Tax Des Moines
McKinley
White House
Roosevelt's Rough Riders win admiration and advance ranks
A Sunday school lesson contrasts faith with doubt as Roosevelt’s Rough Riders gain government recognition. Col Wood becomes brigadier general and Roosevelt advances to colonel of Volunteers. A camp letter from Chicamauga urges home front cheerfulness and steady support, avoiding pity or requests to alter army meals.
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Roosevelt
Col. Wood
Chicamauga
Noah Builds an Altar as Second World Commences
Delivered by Rev. Allan Judd at the Episcopal Church. He contrasts the post flood world with Eden, urging readers to honor God by building altars and making offerings, costly or humble, as expressions of devotion. He traces altars from Noah to grand cathedrals, urging active worship and support for church building.
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Allan Judd
The
Episcopal Church
Acton
Adam
Noah
Mount Moriah
Mission Chapel
God
Vermont Sets Volunteer Pay Precedent For States
Vermont has established a precedent by allowing volunteers seven dollars a month in addition to the pay reserved by them from the general government. The move could serve as a model for other states seeking to supplement volunteer compensation.
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Vermont
Cervera Fleet Valued At Fifteen Million Dollars
The estimated value in dollars and cents of the Cervera fleet, sunk at Santiago by Samp son, was fifteen million dollars. Spain will soon be asking for funds to feed its subjects.
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Sampson
Santiago
Spain
Expansionist McKinley Eyes Porto Rico Move
The Des Moines Leader notes orders for large troop movements and foresees an expedition to Porto Rico. It argues President McKinley seeks to secure Spain's remaining island before any collapse, while Shafter already gains ease on the ground.
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Shafter
Porto Rico
McKinley
Spain
Des Moines
Massachusetts Battleship Marksman Feats Contrail Admirable
A praise filled note hails the American navy highlighting the battleship Massachusetts firing three shots at a flag staff on a distant castle. All shots struck the target with the final hit bringing the flag down, praised as remarkable marksmanship and proof of training.
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Massachusetts
Syrup Pepsin Ordered for Soldiers' Home Matron
A request from Mrs. W. D. Crandall Matron at the Soldiers' Home St James Missouri dated January 28 1898 asks RO Robertson for an additional 40 oz bottle of Syrup Pepsin praised as the best laxative and needed due to chronic constipation.
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St. James, Mo
W. D. Crandall
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Wide Range of Cures
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises piles cured or money refunded with satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by L M Bosworth.
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L. M. Bosworth
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Ames
Iowa
the Times
Story County
Maine
Joan Thompson
Ogden Messenger
John
Lafe Young
Uncle Sam
United States
Dewey
Roberson
Bucklen
Price
GEO. FE. Baker
Wrurstor
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
F. H. Schlieter
Story County Bank
Cc. W. Dudgeon
Judisch Brothers
Canter Bros
Herman’s
Canter Bros. & Herman
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