North and South roads and curio notes in Iowa press
A jumble of remarks on newspaper errors and local tales from Ames Drake, Nevada and Des Moines. Descriptions critique headline mistakes, rail and road plans, a Spencer lovers incident, a Boone swindle, Des Moines court house fight chatter, a cryptic note warning and Northwest Iowa bank robberies ending in casualties and capture with calls for severe punishment.
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Des Moines Leader
Nevada Journal
Nevada
Times
Ames
Des Moines
Court House
Iowa
Albert City
Milwaukee Road
Clay County
James and Youngers
Man sells Iowa land after quick profit in Greene county
A traveler on a March deal bought 320 acres near Churdan Greene county at 50 dollars per acre. Seven months later a stranger offered 65 dollars, netting 4800 dollars. He then failed to find similar opportunities, plans to move to Kansas in search of cheaper land. Murray Warpishes and Hard Oils at Loughran Baver's.
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Churdan
Greene County
Kansas
Iowa
Youths Companion Promotes Voting Machine And Subscriptions
The Youths Companion touts the voting machine for quicker results and cites its use in eastern states. It outlines editorial value, health care feature, current events, nature and science briefs, children's page, anecdotes, and a prospectus for 1902 volume with a special offer for 1901 subscribers. The ad lists Boston address and subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth,s Companion
Startling Medicine and North-Western Land Offers
A testimonial praises Dr. King's New Life Pills for constipation and digestion. The North-Western Line advertises large tracts of land for sale in northern Wisconsin with easy terms, highlighting timber, water, and fertile soil. For more info contact Geo W. Bell in Hudson or G H MacRae in St Paul.
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Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
L. M. Bosworth
North-Western
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Superior
Milwaukee
Chicago
Geo
W. Bell
Hudson, Wis
G. H MacRae
Mina
Business Opportunities Across Midwest Rail System
Industrial agent advertises prime Midwest locations along the Chicago Great Western Railway in Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri offering profitable farming and business ventures. Seeks capitalized operators for creamery miller general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks stockbuyers and related enterprises with maps and Maple Leaflets available. Also notes a seven room house for rent under contact B A Leaxwoor Guan Ge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
W. J. Read
Endicott Bldg
St. Paul
Minn
International Live Stock Exposition and Convention Details
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago runs December 3 to 6, 1901 alongside the National Live Stock Association convention. The Chicago Great Western railway offers excursion tickets on December 2 and 4 for 1 fare plus 2 dollars round trip, returning December 8. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J. P. Eimer, G P A, Chicago.
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Chicago
National Live Stock Association
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Wanted Representatives for Established Chicago Firm
Wanted men of good character to represent a wealthy business house. Salary 1800 weekly plus expenses, paid weekly in cash. Horse and carriage furnished if needed. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago. 26-961 Rumford baking powder match Royal or Price's at T. J. Miller's & Son's. 29-2
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Caxton
Chicago
T. J. Miller’s & Son
Board of Control criticized over funding of state institutions
A Des Moines editorial lambasts the Iowa board of control for attacking the state’s agricultural college and questions the board’s role while outlining extensive travel and hotel costs charged to the state. The piece argues faculties should lobby for funding and mocks the board’s complaints.
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Iowa Board of Control
Agricultural College
Board of Control
Des Moines Leader
Des Moines
Executive Council of
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Jackson i Mabrelhi
Juve
Wastiing
Ae Dune
Cceckccecas
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Ib Vikskoik
Jaen
Meneere
Ceecs Cics
Uge
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Remarkable Cure Reported for Colic Remedy
Mr ER S Phipps of Poteau Ark praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it cured bloody flux. The ad touts quick cures and broad popularity with sellers Loughran Bauer and J B Kooser Co promoting White Pearl flour as best on earth.
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Chamberlain
ER. S. Phipps
Poteau
Ark
Loughran & Bauer
J. B. Kooser & Co
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Ieaeeess
Bee. CO
J. Jacobs
Cummins
Story County
Rublin
Jeffries
Spencer
Herald
Boone
California
Illinois Medical and Surgical Institute
Boone County
New York
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
B. A. Leaxwoor Guan Ge
BOARD
State University
McLean, Beardstear
Seekey
Lovey
M Lean
the Times
Heck Hite
John Cownie
John Downie
Jersey
Baltimore
Arkansas
Elgin
Waltham
Geo. E. Baker
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