Auditorium Stock Con Tests Special Prizes
The Omaha Auditorium Co invites ticket purchases for semi monthly cash prizes on the 1st and 16th with special prizes based on future results. Prizes range from 2.50 to 5000. Tickets are 25 cents and admit one share with two free guesses. Buy now as time is short.
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Ed. J. Hamilton
Wilsonville
Neb
C. J. Mangold
Omaha
C. I. Bernard
Fairfield
Wm. Buchardt
Blair
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha Auditorium Co
Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry Worthy of Notice
For forty years this extract has claimed to cure summer complaint ayenentery diarrhea and bloody flux in the stomach though the claim is stated as still not fully proven.
You cannot persuade a girl marriage is a failure yet
This fragment argues that a woman cannot be convinced marriage is failing until after she experiences it herself. The tone is cautionary and dated, reflecting skepticism about premade conclusions in relationships.
Low Rates to the Northwest in 1902
A multi-item advertisement list offers second class one way colonist tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Utah California Washington Oregon and British Columbia at reduced rates from Sept 1 to Oct 31 1902. Routes via St Paul or Omaha and reference to the Pioneer Limited and fast mail trains. Also promotional notes for Defiance Cold Water Starch and various newspapers subscriptions plus miscellaneous maxims and cures.
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Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ba Y
Chicago
Montana
Idaho
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
St. Paul
Omaha
Milwaukee & St. Paul
B’y
United States
Minneapolis
Pioneer Limited
Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
F. A. Miller
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents as a remedy for coughs colds and related symptoms. The text also includes a moral line about ingratitude and selfishness as byproducts of discontent.
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
A pestilent claim extols Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema and delicate skin at drug stores for 60 cents. The ad contrasts youthful dimples with aging wrinkles and uses military imagery to urge rapid action against skin ailments.
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Dean
Willing to Conform
In a city streetcar a blond young man squeezes beside two smokers and argues light heartedly about seating. He offers a cigar to the compaining riders, turning the exchange into a playful social moment on the car.
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Chicago
Iowa Telephone and Telegraph line values tallied at end of year
A. A. Swan reports completion of annual assessments by line and county for 1902. The total value of Iowa telephone and telegraph lines is $1,542,827.44, with precise footings now secured for auditing.
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Des Moines
A. A. Swan
Executive Council
Iowa’s Labor Chief Reports Factory Compliance Hope
State Labor Commissioner Brigham, fresh from Keokuk and Fort Madison factory inspections, notes broad willingness among owners to meet state laws. Major gap cited is lack of fire escapes, with prompt plans to remedy. Emphasizes enforcement of child labor and compulsory education laws and cites Des Moines as a focal point for life insurance growth led by National Life and Trust Co.
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Ph. i
Brigham
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Lowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Hartford
West
National Life and Trust Co
Speculation Dampens Deposits In Iowa Banks
The Des Moines Clearing House reports a drop in local bank deposits versus last year amounting to 3,249,457. The data from September 8 and 9 1902 shows steady declines. June 1902 reports indicate state and savings banks fell 1,423,913.45 since April. National bank deposits also decreased accordingly.
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Northwest
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Des Moines
State Savings, Valley Savings
Iowa State
Clearing House
Iowa
Girls employed as messengers at Des Moines office
The Western Union Telegraph Company began using five girls as messengers in Des Moines. They were hired after an ad for ten applicants over sixteen, with plans to add five more. The idea follows an Chicago experiment during the messenger boys strike, proving effective and prompting wider use where boy messenger shortages occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Des Moines
Chicago
Messenger Boys
Arrests Made In Assault Case On Dallas Center Baby
Harry Lloyd was arrested on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury against I. N. Thompson's two year old in Dallas Center. Mrs Lloyd faces an information for assault and battery but was not arrested. The infant, found at the Lloyd home with extensive bruising, is under care as the case awaits arraignment before Judge Silvera.
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Harry Lloyd
I. N. Thompson
Dallas Center
Bdck
Lloyd
Silvera
Thompson
Century old woman seeks bicycle in modern era
Mrs Eva Devoe of East Syracuse New York at hundred years old shows zest for progress by wanting a bicycle despite family opposition. She jokes about being mother of a 72 year old daughter and not wanting to look out of step with wireless telegraphy era innovations.
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Eva Devoe
Syracuse
N. Y
Discovery of Lead Ore Near Des Moines by Capitalist Lease
Reports from Des Moines describe a discovery of lead ore within twenty five miles of the city. A Des Moines capitalist says surface specimens show a vein perhaps four feet thick and extending over a large area. He notes no locality is disclosed yet while land control is arranged.
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Des Moines
Frost Hammers Corn Crops Across Northwestern Iowa
Des Moines reports indicate heavy frost Saturday damaged corn in extreme northwestern Iowa with poor quality ahead of milling and feeding needs. Grain men note that while yield quantity may hold, quality, haffy, will be reduced. Missouri River western regions show similar concerns, and Rock Island lines report minimal damage except in late planted or low ground fields. Ice formed at several stations north of Ruthven and Sibley divisions.
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Des Moines
Ruthven
Estherville
Charles City
Sibley
Rock Rapids
Sioux City
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Missouri
Rock Island
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Indianola Chosen for Next Des Moines Conference
At the Des Moines conference of the M E church the next gathering was voted to be held in Indianola by a narrow margin of ten. Emory Miller urged Indianola as the site while Dr Storms urged Des Moines First Methodist. L M Mann spoke for Des Moines Methodist hospital noting 1008 cases treated last year, forty beds, one fifth free, $60000 in property, $30000 in pledges and $30000 debt. plans were announced for a new 100 bed building costing about $50000.
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Des Moines
Jefferson
M. E
Indianola
Emory Miller
Shooting on Steamboat Sparks Collision on Board
On the steamer Sidney at Steamboat Burlington two colored workers quarreled over craps in September. Watchman Foster was shot by roustabout Steve Robinson who seriously wounded him. Both men are jailed in Fort Madison Iowa. Robinson has a wife in St. Louis.
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Burlington
Sidney
Foster
Steve Robinson
Fort Madison
Iowa
Robinson
St. Louisa
Holoda to Take Change of Venue in Gallager Murder
Iowa City reports attorney C S Ranck of Ranck and Bradley said Holoda will seek a change of venue or request one. Grand jury witnesses are being examined. No direct evidence exists aside from an alleged confession his lawyers deny. An indictment is expected.
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Holoda
Iowa City
C. S. Ranck
Lewis Cleared of Murder Charge in Des Moines Hearing
Thomas Lewis was discharged after Justice Aylesworth ruled the evidence did not bind him over to the grand jury. He and his family celebrated the setback for the case, while detectives challenged a key witness on track evidence. Authorities expressed disappointment at the lack of new leads.
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Des Moines
Thomas Lewis
Lena Peterson
Aylesworth
Lewis
Brothers and McNutt
Gordon Bowlby
Justice Aylesworth
Defendaant
Stranger tied to hunt for Sheriff Strain killer
In Sioux City on September 15 a man who sought meals at Jacob L. Lewis’s Cole addition home resembled Ed Carns. He wore a coat, carried a gun, and claimed a threshing machine injury. He may have fled toward the Bad Lands in South Dakota, with no trace since leaving the Lewis residence.
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Sioux City
Jacob L. Lewis
Cole
Ed Carns
Sheriff Strain
Carns
Carna
Lewis
South Dakota
Major Fire Destroys Buildings in Ackley
A 2 am blaze in the pool and billiard hall of J. Robloff in Ackley destroyed several structures and caused losses estimated at over 30,000 dollars with about half covered by insurance. The fire spread despite early discovery and required hard work by the volunteer department before control was achieved. Main losers include Lamm’s harness shop Chinese laundry Andrew implement store Saucer’s marble sky and Robloff’s billiard hall.
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Ackley
J. Robloff
Lamm
Andrew Implement Store
Saucer’s
Marble Sky
Robloff
Dr Coffee Offers Home Eye Cure Book Free
Des Moines oculist Dr W O Coffee promotes an absorption treatment for cataracts glaucoma optic nerve disease and blindness. He publishes a third edition eight page booklet The Eye and Its Diseases with colored photos and case names and offers free copies to readers who write.
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Nmne
Coffe
Des Moines
Coffee
Dr. Coffee
W. O. Coffee
Jood Block
Iowa
Horace Boies Nominated in Third District Convention
Horace Boies was nominated for congress at the Third district democratic convention in Dubuque yesterday. No platform was adopted as Boies was seen as a platform in himself, having written most of the state platform. His acceptance letter is to be prepared.
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Dubuque
Horace Boies
Boies
Boots containing $1200 drive city police hunt
In Waterloo a Bohemian farmer’s concealed cash of 1200 dollars was found in a pair of boots sold to a traveling junk dealer. Mayor Martin ordered Traer authorities to locate the boots and the dealer, as the husband seeks recovery and the seller faces potential trouble.
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Waterloo
Martin
Traer
Democrats Split Over Campaign Issues At Independence Convention
J. F. Springer of Independence chaired a cordial convention where longtime party figures joined the gathering. Speakers favored the former governor against Henderson, signaling a likely contest over key campaign issues.
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Independence
Henderson
Hunt for president in Ames college seeks candidate
At a trustees meeting in Ames on September 13 a committee was appointed to search for a proper president. The panel includes J B Hungeford A B Cummins C I Barclay W O McElroy and W J Dixon. They will study fitness of potential candidates and report at their discretion, with no report likely for several months.
Senator Dolliver and Others Deliberate at Fort Dodge Dedication
Fort Dodge dedicated the Webster county courthouse yesterday before a large crowd. U S Senator J P Dolliver delivered the dedicatory address with remarks by Senator T D Healy and Hon R M Wright. The courthouse is nearly complete and deemed among the finest in the state.
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Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Webster County Court House
United States
J. P. Dolliver
T. D. Healy
R. M. Wright
Court House
Tragedy as man commits self strike under Northwestern train
An unidentified man died after throwing himself under a Northwestern train near a bridge. He was seen stepping from under the bridge and walking onto the track before the fatal act. No identifying marks on his person. a hat band bore the name Dr. M. Reed, likely not his real name.
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Sumner
Northwestern
Dr. M. Reed
Carpenter Escapes Murder Charge After Broadax Attack
Fort Dodge on September 11 reports Shorty Prime a carpenter avoided murder charges after attacking Andy June a black hustler with a broadax Prime struck twice the ax removing a tuft of hair and inflicting a deep three inch neck wound.
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Fort Dodge
Sept
Shorty Prime
Prime
Andy June
June
Children Locked in While Fire Threatens Them
Fort Dodge reports a fire at Mrs. Michael Kahout’s home with her three children inside. A passerby forced entry with an ax after hearing the children scream, rescuing them just as the roof ignited. The mother was away across the river.
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Fort Dodge
Michael Kahout
Preferred Death to School
Harvey Applegate, 14, of Montezuma, Iowa, killed himself with a rifle after being forced to attend public school. The death occurred in Muscatine on Sept. 9 as his grandparents moved him from the country to school. His mother is dead, his father unknown. he was described as a bright boy.
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Scihhool
Muscatine
Harvey Applegate
Montezuma
Iowa Second in Literacy Says Census Figures
Washington reports Iowa ranks second among states in literacy, close to Nebraska the leader. The census shows a creditable increase in overall school efficiency across the country.
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Iowa
Washington
Nebraska
General Williamson Dead in Des Moines Burial Planned
General James A. Williamson a renowned Civil War veteran died Sunday evening in Jamestown R1. Curator Aldrich of the Iowa state historical department praised him as a hearty patriot and one of the best soldiers ever from Iowa. Remains to be taken to New York for burial.
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Williamson
Des Moines
James A. Williamson
Iona
Jamestown
R. 1
Aldrich
State Historical Department
New York
Josiah the Dame of Great Wel Mnainetie
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a person named Josiah in a context of dame and wel mnainetie with unclear details and no verifiable event.
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Josiah
Record of the Past and Kidney Pill Cure Claims
An advertisement style passage touts Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials including Samuel J. Taylor of Goshen Indiana claiming a long term cure after years of disability. It promises a free trial by Foster Milburn Co and notes price and availability. The text also includes short product pitches for Russ Bleaching Blue and Getty's New Laundry Soap and miscellaneous maxims.
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Dean
Samuel J. Taylor
South Third St
Goshen
Ind
Jacob C. Mann
Notary Ov
Taylor
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Defiance Starch Claims Superior Quality and Quantity
The message promises superior quality and extra quantity as Defiance Starch replaces rivals. It asserts a strong market stance with bold language that the brand will outpace competitors. The simile suggests a dramatic, disruptive shift in the field.
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