Millionaire List Ignites Political Talk Across States
Iowa entries aside, political alignments swirl as John F Duncombe of Ft Dodge lobbies for Horace Boies at Chicago convention. Louisville Journal hints Boies will dominate as Minneapolis braces for a grand national affair. Council Bluffs Globe notes Tom Bowman abandons another run to steer his paper.
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Ft. Dodge
Horace Boies
Chicago
Iowa Democracy
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Tux
Louisville Courier Journal
Gov. Boies
Fort Dodge
Tom Bowman
Council Bluffs Globe
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Congress
Concresssman Bovre
Maine
Blaine
Minneapolis
Boutelle
Hill of New York Fades From Political Spotlight
David Bennet Hill of New York recedes from prominence since February and now lacks any realistic chance of nomination. The once rising political star appears to be waning while remaining in the public arena as a figure of ruthless ambition.
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David Bennet Hill
New York
Mr. Hill
Hill
Novel Reading: Balance and Caution in Public Taste
The Times weighs novel reading as a harmless recreation when not excessive. It condemns certain printed works as detrimental and unfit for libraries. It urges authorities to judge quality, noting reviewers often indicate bad books through strong critiques.
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Times
Iowa’s Generous Gift to Russia Demonstrates State Spirit
The essay notes Iowa’s quick and large aid in raising a shipload of corn for Russia, with fears of insufficiency proven wrong as the entire shipment exceeded a single ship’s capacity. The piece credits Iowa's generosity, resilience, and impact in feeding the hungry and clothing the poor amid global shortages.
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Iowa
Russia
Commonwealth
Towa
Webster City Park Opening Mockery Sparks Local Debate
A letter ridicules Webster City annual park opening on June 4 praising a small park with limited sights. The writer says the event brings temporary cash but harms long term plans, calling the promotion mere pretense and noting the simple river boat ride as sufficient entertainment.
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Webster City
Boone
Rosecraps
Political chatter and early convention forecasts from Iowa and beyond
A Washington interview places Representative Hayes predicting Boies for presidential nomination at Chicago. Blaine supporters claim potential first ballot nomination, while Homedick and Boutelle weigh in on Blaine. Greene county sees early candidacy announcements as county offices loom and Aldrich gains appointment to the state collection.
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Iowa
Washington
Boies
Chicago
Uncle Horace
Tur correspondents head to Minneapolis convention by special train
Washington aides plan a June 2 departure for eastern paper correspondents. The offered trip includes a free train ride and a well supplied medicine chest to inspire the journey as they tour the West before the Chicago convention.
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Minneapolis
Washington
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Chicago
Old Law Regulates Steam Engines On Public Highways
A recently enacted law requires steam engines on public roads to be led by a person ahead to help manage frightened animals and to place four sturdy planks on bridges before crossing, two under the wheels. Engines must not whistle on highways.
Sioux City Mayor refuses saloon reopen offer after flood damages
Amid flood losses in Sioux City Mayor Pierce blocks saloon reopens for a $10,000 city repair fund and a $50 monthly license, while a Des Moines correspondent argues juries reflect merit not party. The piece also weighs in on political clashes surrounding Harrison and Blaine.
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Sioux City
Divorce filing over cat kissing sparks town scandal
In Fort Doper last week a divorce suit arose when a wife cited inhuman treatment after her husband refused to kiss her for kissing a pet cat. The dispute led to the husband killing the cat and igniting wider talk on lax divorce laws.
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Fort Doper
I A C Students Welcome Ideal Comedy at Opera House
The Ideal Comedy Company will perform a one act comedy drama titled A Debt of Honor at the Ames Opera House on Wednesday evening June 1. The play was written by W H Wright a college graduate from the class of 1888. The company is regarded as one of the best on the road and a fine performance is promised.
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Ames
W. H. Wright
Dolliver Nominated or Downgraded in Tenth District Fight
A Iowa tenth district political column argues for Hon J P Dolliver against elders led by John L Kamrar. It claims Kamrar could not carry Webster City and details a county convention scheme to back Kamrar, urging Republicans to support Dolliver and reject attempted topple attempts.
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Des Moines
Finn
Taylor County
Belvel
Bod Tagersol
J. P. Dolliver
Grand Old Tenth
Dolliver
Tenth
United States
John L. Kamrar
Webster City
Kamrar
Kamvar
Household tips from Rural Home on cures and crafts
The Rural Home column offers quick home remedies and tips. It covers cleaning vinegar with crushed eggshells, throat remedies using stone from dried fruit, color ideas for frosting with fruit juices, cautions about contagions, wormwood vinegar wraps for bruises, and making mustard plasters milder by flour or egg white.
Ames News Dominates County Coverage In Tribune Shuffle
The Maxwell Tribune reprints news from neighboring Ames first under its Con Capers section. The note hints at ambition for Ames to become a city and extols local effort and fair pricing, urging readers to trust in the paper’s claims.
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Maxwell Tribune
Ames
Cating Ames
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