Iowa State Fair Prospects Rise With Record Entries
The Iowa State Agricultural Society anticipates a highly successful fair next week aided by vast crop yields, increased exhibits, and strong railroad and Des Moines merchant support. Speed events feature Strathbery, Queen McGregor, and Miss Williams as marquee entrants with a large field of top horses. new departments will test field machinery and educate visitors.
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Iowa
State Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Bureau of Information
Strathbery
Queen McGregor
King
Queen
Miss Williams
Schedule Of Fair Events From Sept 6 To Sept 11
A fragmented daily program lists fair activities from Friday Sept 6 to Wednesday Sept 11. It covers admission schemes, concerts, judging and awarding times, trotting and pacing classes, bicycle events with prizes, and special observances for soldiers women and children.
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Hunt
Des Moines
R. C
Rebecca
King’s Daughters
Daughters of the Revolu
A. J. Nicollet
Polk
Una
Rozella Bros
Notes of the Day From a Curious Era
A roundup of scientific oddities and curiosities including Rhine river sediments, bee numbers, mosquito eggs, and locomotive parts. It notes a Cane Elizabeth Maine man fined for swearing, a fine weather exhibit for Atlanta exposition, and a 1897 Seattle northwest expo discussion. It also mentions the Capitol dome weight and India rubber tips on pencils dating to 1752.
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Rhine
Elizabeth
Weather Bureau
John Morley
Cremorne
Australia
United States
Mulhall
Capitol Building
Washington
Sappy
Japan
Northwest
Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound
Boston
America
India
Carlos Magellan
Moon crater count shocks readers and local notes
Moon crust reaches 132856 craters as dead surface count rises. Oregon bans Sunday Columbia River fishing to let salmon recover. Utah debates women's suffrage next November constitutional vote. English Palaeographical Society ends after 22 years with 550 facsimilies published. Bridgeport butchers revive barbecue ritual. A thief chases a thief in New York, booty stolen and suspect arrested. Helmagen Romania toastday women kiss locals. Japanese postmen ride bicycles with local bike makers’ improvements. Denmark’s budget adds rank tax to raise 3261 pounds amid social rank focus.
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Oregon
Columbia River
Utah
English Palaeographical Society
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
St. Theodore
Helmagen
Roumania
Denmark
Dr Williams Pink Pills praised in Detroit neighbor tale
Mrs. McDonald of Meldrum avenue recounts how Pink Pills cured her daughter’s neuralgia and fatigue after smallpox vaccination left poor health. The testimonial extols the medicine as a blood builder and remedy for many conditions, notes it is sold by dealers or mailed in boxed quantities from Schenectady.
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The
Journal
Detroit
Mich
Meldrum Avenue
Champlain Street
Mrs. McDonald
Kittie
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
The World Is Round Father Questioning Ends in Bedtime
Fragmentary dialogue questions the globe's shape and ends with a parent calling a child to sleep. The snippet hints at a philosophical moment about endings and rounds. No clear event or people beyond generic speakers.
Clifton Heights Lots Offer Free Iowa State Fair Trip
Real estate notice promotes 40 feet front lots in Clifton Heights near Des Moines for 225 dollars with a free trip to the Iowa State Fair and admission to grounds. It claims better value than nearby church property and notes prior sales and occupancy. Includes endorsements and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Capitol
County Recorder
South Fort
Dee Moines
Methodist
Clifton Heights
Anne. Heravunx
Russell
J. A. T. Bull
Congress
Hull
Iowa Central Building and Loan Association
Ld. S. Waixenr
Walnut Bt
Des Moines
Reduced price tickets for German Catholic Societies meeting
Tickets at Reduced Rats will be sold via Niexel Plate road during the German Catholic Societies of the United States gathering in Albany New York from September 15. For information contact J Y Cala han general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
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Niexel Plate Road
Monaco Prince Noted as Active Bicycle Rider
The Prince of Monaco is an accomplished bicyclist and is seen riding on the streets of Monte Carlo. The royal figure is periodically photographed while cycling through the principality, drawing attention from residents and visitors alike.
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Prince of
Monaco
Mer
Monte Carlo
Skull and coffin watches of Mary Queen of Scots era
Ancient timepieces shaped as skulls and coffins fascinated collectors. One skull watch, linked to Mary Queen of Scots and Mary Setoun, features Death symbols and biblical scenes, opened by reversing the skull with holy figures inside. Other pieces include coffin cases and a ring watch with a ruby cylinder.
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Queen of Scots
Mary of Scotland
Mary
Dick Lauder
Mary Setoun
Francis II
Arnold
Strand
George III
Russia
Electricity in Europe Expands Electric Grid in 1894
European electrical networks grew notably in 1894 with lines rising from 43 to 70 and total length nearly doubling from 305 to 700 kilometers. Central station power increased to 18 150 kilowatts and self moving vehicles rose to 1 236. Germany leads in line length with 366 kilometers.
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Europe
Germany
France
England
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Belgium
Italy
Spain
A Wise Father
A small boy praises his father for knowing the time without a watch. The boy recalls morning greetings to rise and evening cues to sleep, prompting a visitor’s remark. The exchange highlights a father’s practical, everyday wisdom through a child’s playful view.
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Tommy
Town readers demand more news from closed mouths
A satirical note chides residents who withhold information and then complain about lacking coverage. The writer mocks townspeople for knowing news yet remaining silent, urging them to share tips to improve the paper.
Accident Hurls Loaded Revolver In East Monmouth
A man named Prescott rode a colt when the horse whirled and kicked him near the hip. Prescott carried a loaded pistol which discharged on impact, the bullet lodging in his leg.
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East Monmouth
Prescott
Nat Church Lemonade Quip Sparks Social Banter
A playful remark about Nat Church, describing a woman who disperses social lemonade by speaking sour truths in the sweetest manner. The exchange highlights an ironic characterization and light social banter.
Kansas City to Gulf Rail Land Prospect Pamphlet Ad
Promotional pitch urging sending for a handsome seven column eight page illustrated paper about a new country along a Kansas City to Gulf railroad. Claims rich Missouri Arkansas lands, health climate timber spring water and mild seasons with free price list. Mentions the pope as a chess player.
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F. A. Hornbeck
Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
7Th and Wyandotte Sts
Kansas City
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Missouri
Arkansas
Ozarks
Tropical Gulf
Nebraska Fertile Soil and Budget Travel Deals
Nebraska expects 225000000 bushels of grain plus abundant potatoes hay and other crops. Low harvest excursion rates apply to Burlington Route west of the Missouri on September 16 and 24. Contact ticket agents or J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Nebraska. Yeast is a rising young man at Valentine Nebraska. Nickel Plate railroad offers reduced tickets to Albany for the German Catholic Societies meeting September 15 to 18. For details contact J Y Calahan General Agent Chicago. Zola builds a chateau at Medan wing by wing from novel profits.
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Nebraska
Burlington
Missouri
Adtress J. Francis
Omaha
Neb
Nickel Plate Road
Albany
N. Y
United States
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Religion and Reform Notes From North America
Summary of multiple religious and missionary items including Toronto Bible Training School enrollment, Epworth League convention in Chattanooga with 12 000 delegates, Presbyterian foreign missionaries numbers, Father Field in Boston slums, South African Bible Society output, London Metropolitan Tabernacle attendance, German church records, Moody’s London plans, Welsh revival crime trends, Central Africa unoccupied mission territory, China women’s feet liberation league, Max Magli Jewish convert joining Forsyth Street M E B Church, Wilson at Southern Baptist convention educational meeting, and Atlanta Christian Endeavor dispensary efforts.
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Toronto
Ont
Epworth League
Chatanooga
Tenn
The
Presbyterian Church
Father Field
Boston
South African Auxiliary Bible Society
Cape Town
Metropolitan Tabernacle
London
Aiill
England
Christ
PD. L. Moody
Wales
Africa
Europe
George Greenfell
Baptist
Congo
China
League of the Christian Shee
Society of the Heavenly Foot
Max Magli
Forsyth Street
M. EB. Church
New York
Wilson
Southern Baptist Convention
Washington
Christian Endeavor Society
Atlanta
Irrigation Promises Good Crops in Grand Valley
Advertisement claims irrigation ensures a reliable harvest in Western Colorado's Grand Valley. It notes Iowa has a fine crop this year after poor yields the past two years. Encourages visits to verify and invites inquiries to Zeph. Chas. Felt at 200 Boston Building, Denver, Colorado.
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Iowa
Grand Valley
Colorado
Zeph
Chas. Felt
Boston
Denver
Colo
Senator Allison Avoids Extended Oratorical Displays
The report notes Senator Allison rarely delivers long speeches and is not known for his oratorical prowess. It highlights his tendency toward concise remarks and infrequent, short addresses.
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Senator Allison
Dr Kline’s Great Heroe Restorer Claim
An advertisement promotes FITS relief from fits by Dr. Kline offering a stubborn claim of no fits after first day’s use. The text names Starch street in Pilla Pennsylvania and Secretary Carlisle as part of a dubious promotional scheme.
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Carlisle
South America's Unbroken Level Surface Record
The article notes South America holds the world's longest continuous level terrain, highlighting its vast flat expanses and geographic significance.
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South America
Iowa State Fair Des Moines Ticket Offer
The Des Moines fair runs September 6 to 15. D. M. N. & w. RB. R. offer round trip tickets at one and one third fare. Bring your family and enjoy a day at the Great Fair. For information contact your nearest agent or J. N. Trrremone, G. P. A.
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Des Moines
D. M
J. N. Trrremone
Proverb Fragments Reflect On Doubt and Reform
A collection of maxims and aphorisms explores suspicion happiness kings luck cows wells marriage reformers and perception. It links fate and intention through brief statements about human nature and social insight.
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Torella Lros
Archduchess
Maria Theresa
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
U.S
Nat Church
Valentine
Zola
Medan
Religion and Reform
Hanson
Vince
Madison Cawein
Louisville
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
John Dunn
Piso
Ohio Ave
Allegheny
John Hinman
Coney Island
Parker
Prince Cantarzene
Ingalls
Kansas
Williams College
Garfield
Pierce
Academy of the Sacred Heart
University OF Notre Dame
Edward’ Siall
Andrew Monnissey
Notreme
Ind
University Ter
Drake EL University
Davis
Davis & Rankin
Randolph & Dearborn
Ito & i
Quincey Ul
W.n.y
D.M
Scott's
Scott's Hoof Paste Co
Rochester
Atalogue
FHM
de Kalb Fence Co
High St
de Kalb, Ill
Frankel Clothing Co
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