Thanksgiving day and a finance school debate at Ames
The Times notes Thanksgiving customs from turkey to plum pudding while criticizing changing observances as a fraud. It reports transportation rate hikes from New York to Chicago and mentions attempts to delay the Novak murder trial via telegraph from Seattle. It also laments the Chicago Ocean editor change and calls for rejuvenation of the Iowa paper.
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New York
Chicago
Ocean
H. H Kohblsaat
Times-Herald
Kohlsaat
I. D
Gov. Tanner
Coln
I. O
Sugar beets yield high in Tama county report
Mr. Lorenzo Wood of Tama County reports testing two sugar beets sent to the Ames experiment station showing 17.47 percent crude sugar and 79.91 percent purity with a yield of 19 tons per acre. Mrs. Booker T. Washington addressed Milwaukee youths urging practical labor over excessive teaching ambitions.
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Lorenzo Wood
Tama county
Ames
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Milwaukee
Secretary Wilson lauded in McKinley cabinet circles
The article praises Secretary of Agriculture Wilson for transforming the department and advancing farmers. It notes a Stark County candidate, Jose Prui V D. A. Kent of Lyon township, for State Dairy Commissioner and predicts strong support for his appointment. It references local politicking from Cedar Rapids and endorsements for Kent.
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Wilson
McKinley
department of agriculture
Jose Prui
D. A. Kent
Lyon township
Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Kent
Williams
Dave
W. K. Boardman
Story county
Football Season Nears Closure After Fatalities Soothes
Report notes season effectively ends as grim toll from football fatalities eases. Authorities urge continued safety vigilance while players, families, and teams reflect on the impact and seek reforms to protect participants.
Iowa Post Offices See No More Growth
A regional note declares there are one thousand seven hundred sixty post offices in Iowa and argues against adding more, stating there should not be expansion.
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Iowa
Will enlarge Sioux City plant to employ 1200 workers
Tue Cudhay’s plan to expand the Sioux City packing plant aims to boost daily capacity to 1200 employees and handle 5000 hogs, 1000 sheep, and 1000 cattle. The Novak trial at Vinton draws attention, with plea of insanity raised by defense, while public sentiment questions the defense and labels the defendant guilty if ever so.
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Tue Cudhay’s
Sioux City
Tue Novak
Vinton
Chicago
Novak
Johnson Denounces Free Trade Beliefs In Remarks By James W. Johnson
The Boone Democrat reports James W. Johnson criticizing a voter base for supporting free trade. He mocks politicians who display risky behavior and urges scrutiny of state spending including a proposed $50,000 expository display at the Trans Mississipp i Exposition in Omaha. The piece references remarks by Mike Miller and a reaction from Lon Hardin.
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Boone Democrat
Jack
Hugger
Ames
Lon Hardin
Spencer Herald
Omaha
Times
Georgia
James W. Johnson
December Midland Monthly Review Preview in Des Moines
The December Midland Monthly preview highlights Forrest Crissey Yukon Gold Fields art and Alaska insights, Miss Giltner Kentucky in Recent Literature, and The Life of Grant tales on Missouri, with January Grant West chapters. Col F D Grant praises Midland life. Includes a Christmas tone, prize poem, club notes, and a feature series on The World's Greatest Paintings.
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Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Alaska
Forrest Crissey
Yukon
Miss Giltner
Kentucky
James Lane Allen
Grant
Missouri
Union
the Midland
Youth's Companion 1898 Souvenir Calendar offer and notable contributors
The Youth's Companion announces its 1898 Souvenir Calendar, a gold-embossed color series provided with new subscriptions at no extra charge. The paper costs $1.75 yearly, with free weekly delivery to new subscribers through January 1898 and a full year to January 1899, and lists eminent contributors including Gladstone, Kipling, Burroughs, and Howells. It also notes strong subscriber growth and promises 1898 attractions. In Des Moines Leader remarks, Iowa’s banking sector shows a 10 percent deposit rise in three months, with $1.8 million more in state and savings bank deposits, marking significant early prosperity for the state.
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John Burroughs
W. D. Howells
Max O’Rell
Tue Youth’s COMPANION
Boston
Mass
Tue Des Moines Leader
the Register
Fred White
Iowa
Hawkeye state
savings and state banks of
McCarthy
banking department of the state
Towa
Pure Salve Ad for All Skin Ailments and Piles
An ointment claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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L. M. Bosworth
For Sale Cheap Harness Wagon and Felt Boots
Sale notice offers a second hand harness and lumber wagon with items including felt boots and German socks. Calls to Canter Bros and Herman advertise available goods for quick purchase.
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HAMILTON
Canter Bros, & Herman
Cure A Cold In One Day advert from early 1900s
An advertisement heavy page notes Laxative Bromo Quinine and Chamberlain cough remedies with claims of cure and refunds. It highlights Johnson Bros drugstore of Lynn Center Ill and Judisch Bros as sellers. Endorsed products include Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure with testimonials and price details.
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J. A. Johnson
Lynn Center
Ill
Johnson
Chamberlain
Johnson Bros
Karl
S. A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Judish Bros
Shiloh
Judisch Bros
Karu
Chicago Special trains begin service from Marshalltown
The Chicago Great Western Railway starts a new Chicago Special service from Marshalltown beginning Sunday November 7 with a 4:16 a.m. departure and 2:30 p.m. Chicago arrival. Through reclining chair cars and buffet Pullman sleeper from Oelwein to Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago
Marshalltown
Oelwein
Chicago Great Western
J. A. Ellis
Canter Bros. & Herman
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