Fear and vengeance over Pekin massacre dominates editorials
The Times prints a national rally for action after early June reports claim foreigners in Pekin were killed, urging strong retaliation and calling for the Chinese Empire to be wiped from the earth. The piece condemns the incident as a modern atrocity and cites protection for foreign subjects. Also notes the death of Port Barron, Pocahontas editor, a long-time printer-editor who dreamed of a railroad for the town.
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Pekin
Conger
Port
Barron
Pocahontas
Pert
Iowa
Port Barron
Democratic conventions and party finance debate pop up
The article notes Cedar Rapids hosts a state convention on the 16th while the 7th district Democrats plan a Des Moines convention on August 15. It discusses potential peace conference impacts on war, criticizes Bro Ballou, mocks the 16 to 1 stance, and reports the Chicago Chronicle drifting toward the Bryan camp over the money plank.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Court House
Nevada
Campaign Season Described As Grand and Glorious Feast
Williams Wesp notes campaign year brings rapid ritual, parades, and lively disputes. He sketches crowds, rioting, and drinking as politics pivot on bold rhetoric and blurred purpose, warning of chaotic public behavior and empty arguments driving voters.
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Tak
Williams
Senator Gear Dies After Stroke at Iowa Ride
The obituary notes Senator John H. Gear of Iowa dies at 75 after two years of failing health following a paralytic stroke. He served as governor and United States senator, and died soon after a ride with Secretary Wilson of Iowa.
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John H. Gear
Iowa
Gear
United States
Wilson
Bryan and 1900 money issue in Iowa politics
A long critique of William Jennings Bryan and his stance on silver coinage, noting past promises and the 16 to 1 gold and silver ratio. The piece cites Des Moines and Boone, Iowa, swapping views on the 1900 campaign and the 16 to 1 issue, with criticism of campaign tactics and a side note on a swine expert judging event in Des Moines.
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Bryan
Chicago
loWa
Ottumwa
Lincoln
Tillman
Altgeld Et al
W. J Bryan
Des Moines
National Association of Expert Judges
Iowa Agricultural College
B. R. Vale
Bonaparte
W. Z. Swallow
Booneville
F. A. Shafer
Campbell
Poland
Henry Palmer
Ames
J. J Vavre
Cedar Rapids
George M. Rommel
J. W. Kegley
A. W. Mershoo
Newton
Duroc
America
Tur Dubuque Telegraph
Johns. Murphy
Kansas City
John 8. Murphy
Des Moines debates domestic economy in schools
Miss Beatty advocates equal educational value for domestic training alongside English studies. Ames department enrolled 209 students last year with only two girls objecting. She cites Davenport where eighth and ninth grade domestic economy succeeds with minimal cost of $135 aside from instructor salary, and urges broader adoption in city schools.
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Esther Beatty
State College
Gertrude Coburn
Mary B. Welch
Ames
The
Leader
Beatty
Des Moines
Miss Beatty
Davenport
It Saved His Leg Buckien’s Arnica Salve Cures Sore in Five Days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He writes that Buckien's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. The salve also treats ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by L M Bosworth druggist.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Buckien
L. M. Bosworth
Real Estate Loans Offer Flexible Payments and No Commission
Story County Bank advertises real estate loans with flexible payment options on any interest pay day or any day you choose. It promises to reduce current rates by taking up existing loans and offers loans with payments of any amount on any day, with no commission charged.
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Story Country Bank
Royal Salad Dressing Endorsed By J. RB Koosrr Co
A fragment notes a big assortment of cookies and promotes Royal Salad Dressing as the best made, with a teaser attribution to J. RB Koosrr & Co. The text reads like an old ad copy item emphasizing quality and brand endorsement.
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Co. F
J. RB. Koosrr & Co
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Ce Ebee Sree
Black Hole
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Story County
Japan
Europe
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Murphy
Dubuque
Bro. Ballou
Chicago Chronicle
Shaw
A. B. Cummins
Senator Gear
Nebraska
Chronicle
Stevenson
Hin
Boone
Ft. Dodge
Storm Lake
Ladies of the People
Kendall
Ladies of People’s Church
Boone Republican
Tne
Democratic National Committee
Walt Butler
Tue
Lews
Iee
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