A Week at the Exposition in St Louis 1904
The writer recounts a May 1621 visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. He describes travel, lodging costs, the Pike attractions, major buildings, foreign exhibits, and notable features including the Ferris Wheel and ships of state. He notes Iowa’s presence, the press headquarters, and details about government and art buildings plus an Iowa oil. He also mentions a Republican convention call for July 20 1904 and contemporary Iowa news items.
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Iowa
St. Louis
C. M. Junkin
Fairfield Ledger
St. Louis Plaza
Cascades
Festival Hall
Louisiana Purchase
Japan
Russia
China
Liberal Arts
Italy
Larrabee
Mason Slade
Smithsonian Institution
Cairo
Asia
Seville
Galveston
Manila Bay
Union
Barnum
Lowa
Des Moines
Auditor of State
J.stinson
Washington, D. C
J. I. Schulte
Orange City Herald
Iowa State Fair Premiums Face August 1927 Milestone
The text notes the Iowa State Fair premium list is released ahead of the August 1927 event marking the fair’s golden anniversary. It mentions editorials and national figures amid political remarks, including opinions on Parker and Hearst, plus social commentary on beggars and public aid.
World Fair Igorrottes May Thrive on Iowa Town Diet
A Newsrarer notes the Igorrottes tribe of Filipinos at the World’s Fair could live well in an Iowa town and even enjoy baked dog as a regular diet. The piece suggests the tribe could fatten in the town for an entire season.
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Iowa
Campaign fund totals and Iowa views in a jumbled update
The letter notes Frank Lowden's campaign spending near 250000 dollars for Illinois governor bid and similar sums by Yates and others. A Washington dispatch reports Armstrong will give the National University commencement address. Iowa items praise cornfields orchards and the beauty of the state, ending with a poetic reflection on an Iowa prospect.
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Frank Lowden
Illinois
Yates
Washington D. C
London newspaper for women dies young
The Lon don based daily aimed at women has ended its run after a brief existence. Reportedly funded by Alfred Harmsworth at about a million pounds, the venture failed to attract distinct female readers preferring the standard newspaper read by their husbands.
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Sioux City Journal
London
Alfred Harmsworth
Dangers of Firearms Highlighted by Local Accidents
Recent incidents underscore firearms risk as a horseback riding boy shot away much of his foot while handling a loaded shotgun and a C N W railway station agent near Irvington was fatally shot when a gun discharged while he crawled through a wire fence. Authorities call for greater care.
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Irvington
Crop Bulletin Highlights Weather and Planting Progress
The bulletin notes a week with below normal mean temperatures except in eastern districts, heavy cloud cover, and above normal rainfall overall. Rain aided hay and grain crops while some central northern areas faced destructive downpours. Planting and cultivation of corn advance, with stands variable but acreage up. Southern counties may extend planting another week. Potatoes, garden truck, and fruit perform well. An exchange item recounts a schoolroom volcano drawing misinterpreted as hell by a pupil. Seventh district caucus at Boone rejects Howard bid for independent run.
Sand! Sands Best Ally in Gravel Trade Ad
Classified notice for Sand and gravel service by Bower and Perkins. unclear text references sand products and ordering details. reader is urged to contact the firm for supply and pricing.
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Best Ally
Order of Bower & Perkins
Maxwell Tribune Reporter Reports World Fair Progress
Ray Shepherd of the Maxwell Tribune visits the World’s Fair and notes the grounds and buildings are not finished. He doubts grading and exhibits will be ready by July 1 but urges early attendance to escape heat and crowds. He reports hotel rates are reasonable now and likely to rise with higher attendance.
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St. Louis
Pullman
Chicago
Buffalo
Wabash Terminal
Ames
Ray Shepherd
Maxwell Tribune
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