Story County Democrats at Nevada Convention Name Delegates
The Story County Democratic Convention met at the Nevada courthouse to select delegates for the state convention in Des Moines. Clark McLain led the meeting with W. A. Ballou as secretary, naming delegates and alternates, and endorsing the Chicago platform of 1896 while praising Cuba and Philippines liberty. A notable discussion proposed instructing delegates to back Mr. McHenry or Mr. Huffman for committeeman, but no final decision was made.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
Geo. Briggs
Clark McLain
Maxwell
W. A. Ballou
Parley Sheldon
John Hopkins
Wm. Lockeridge
Joan Thompson
R. T. Sisson
T. J. Matheny
John Swan
John Hattery
Dr. Scott
D. Booker
L. Aiken
James McCoy
Jesse R. Wood
McHenry
Cuba
American Congress
U. S
Philippines
Freeland Quietly Adds Hambletonian Stallion to Iowa Barn
L E Freeland now owns a top Hambletonian stallion in Iowa. The stallion will be at Freeland's barn every Friday and Saturday, with a service fee of ten dollars. The notice appears in the Wash purn Guitars listing at Tilden and Loughran.
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Tilden & Loughran
L. E. Freeland
Iowa
Year in Reman Numerals A Trend Reverts
The Philadelphia Record notes a fad of dating letters with reman numerals waned since 1888 when MDCCCLXXXVIII was used and 1899 with MDCCCXCIX. It predicts 1900 will revive the practice with MCM and by 1988 two letters MM.
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Reman Numera
Home
Remind
Philadelphia Record
New Stimulating Tente Found in Uruguay by Professor Arechavaleta
Professor Jose Arechavaleta of Montevideo reports the discovery of a new tonic stimulating substance in Uruguay similar to kola. He catalogued 263 species from his botanical expedition through Rivera and Cuchilla Negra, with about 800 specimens and twenty entirely new to botanists. He notes Uruguayan farmland excels for cereal cultivation.
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Uruguay
Jose Arechavaleta
Montevideo
Rivera
Cuchilla Negra
Arechavaleta
Communion Plate In Battle
New South Wales soldiers in South Africa carry a historic communion plate. Formerly issued to NSW volunteers for Egypt in the 1880s, the set accompanied them to the front and was later given to Christchurch Alexander Bay Sydney on condition it be surrendered if NSW troops returned to active service. Rev. E C Beck, chaplain with the NSW contingent, now holds the vessels at the front.
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New South Wales
South Africa
Egypt
Christchurch
Alexander Bay
Sydney
E. C. Beck
Modern Antiseptic Remedy Claim Promises Breakthrough
A speaker describes a lifelong pursuit to discover a new antiseptic remedy. He claims years of toil and sleepless nights in pursuit of a scientific breakthrough and now asserts a major discovery ready to share with the audience.
Law Career Prospects in Major Cities Highlighted
A table compares lawyer to general population ratios in big cities. Denver leads with one attorney per 321 residents, San Francisco follows at one per 361, while St. Louis shows the smallest proportion with one lawyer per 770 people. The data suggests career discouragement for students aiming for the bar.
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Denver
San Francisco
St. Louis
Significance of the Ring in ancient and modern culture
The ring has long symbolized eternity, stability, and affection across domestic life and church and state. From ancient Greece to modern times it rose from a simple ornament to a sentimental distinction, embodying enduring connections and fidelity.
Barbadoes Laborers Moved to Saint Lucia amid Hardship
Barbadoes Jamaica faces severe suffering as famine drives plans to relocate 20 000 laborers to Saint Lucia. Starvation pushes deoperations, troops remain in Barbadoes under imperial defense, and incendiary acts persist.
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Barbadoes
Jamaica
Saint Lucia
Largest Diamond Claim Attributed To John B. Robinson
John B. Robinson, reputed wealthier than most, owns the largest uncut diamond weighing 971 carats found at Ja gersfontein. An Indian rajah reportedly offered up to £250,000 for it, but the deal did not go through.
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John B. Robinson
Jagersfontein
New York Telegram
An Old Insurance Policy Survives 72 Years
The late Dr. Martineau insured his life for £1000 in 1828 and the policy remained in force for seventy two years, with total payout including bonuses reaching £4331.
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Martineau
Vaccination in Germany Reduces Smallpox Cases in 1874
The report notes compulsory vaccination in German cities since 1874 and observes only a few smallpox cases, mostly among foreigners from countries without compulsory vaccination.
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Germany
Salvation Army barred from Mexican streets again
The Salvation Army, for the second time, failed to gain foothold in Mexico as Mexican law bans religious processions in city streets.
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Salvation Army
Mexico
O. K. Barber Shop Ad Highlights Clean Service
The O K Barber Shop advertises six chairs and up to date work with three bathrooms and shining stands. It closes at 9 p m except Saturday when it closes at 12 p m. No baths or barber work on Sunday. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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O. K
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P. O
Geo.w. Schoenhut
Eldora, Iowa
Prince OF Hair Growers
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W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
A. S. Needham
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National City Bank
New York
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L. R. Morkis
Sale Stable
Basy Marin Street
Florentine Enamel
Florentine
JJ. KE. Davis
Hemstreet
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Campbell
T. J. Miller & Son
Tilden
Toughran
Perescripti
Fusblic
Order Union Nate Bank
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Caniel Bros. & Herman's
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Bradley & White
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