Marshalltown Carnival Promises Big Show and Low Rides
Marshalltown gears up for a large carnival Sept 23 28 promising high class vaudeville acts and free street entertainment. The carnival plans include monkey aeronaut Lionel Le Gare a dramatic spiral act and a thousand attractions with cheap rail fares from Iowa Central Great Western and Northwestern railroads drawing crowds and visitors.
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Marshalltown
Carnival Company
Iowa
Lionel le Gare
Cairo
Iowa Central
Great Western and Northwestern
Iowa State
Marhalltown
Story County Official Paper Promotes Local News
The Times presents daily coverage from Story County with local notices, events, and society notes. Readers access community updates, brief reports, and civic information in a concise, period-voiced format.
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Story County
McKinley Shot and Theodore Roosevelt Takes Office
A newspaper tribute recalling William McKinley's life and death at 2:15 am, noting his kindness and statesmanship. It asserts Theodore Roosevelt’s oath as the 26th president, promises to continue McKinley’s policies, and laments anarchist violence while affirming the government’s enduring strength.
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William McKinley
Earth
Walter Wellman
Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
Roosevelt
McKinley
James Garfield
Washington
Free
Northwestern Des Moines line to double track this summer
Our Story City Herald speculates the Northwestern will double track from Jewell Junction to Des Moines this coming summer. Walter Hellen of the Williams Wasp endures a long rheumatic siege while a postmaster recalls a staged postal ruse involving a man named Smith and his wife in Des Moines.
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Story City Herald
Northwestern
Des Moines
Jewell Junction
Herald
Walter Hellen
Williams Wasp
Walt
Smith
Dave
Ames
Chase & Sanborn Boston
New Richland
Hazelwood
Wisconsin
Swift
McKinley Assassination Attempt Described as Dastardly
The attempted assassination of President McKinley is portrayed as one of the most dastardly crimes in any nation. It notes McKinley’s roles as president, citizen, and soldier and asserts he would not willingly injure anyone.
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McKinley
McKinley Funeral Observances Pause National Business
President McKinley is laid to rest on the anniversary of President Garfield’s death September 19. The nation suspends business and all government departments are closed out of respect to the martyred president.
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McKinley
Garfield
Dave Brant Blames Postmasters in Nomination Debate
In a late era Republican nominating dispute, Dave Brant blames postmasters for derailing his bid to be lieutenant governor, arguing his downfall was self caused by meddling in Cummins' campaign and a perceived bias of local postal staff. The column mocks postmasters with a Des Moines Despatch anecdote about Ames.
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Dave Brant
David
Dave
Cummins
Bro. Brandt
Ames
Des Moines
Smith
Roosevelt Gains Confidence by Retaining McKinley Cabinet
President Roosevelt has won public trust by keeping all McKinley cabinet members, a group praised by allies in the financial world for its stability and experience.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Charles Norris Ties To Emma Goldman Arrest In Ames Link
Dispatches note Charles Norris of Chicago once lived in the Ames flat now tied to Emma Goldman arrest records. The Norris family left Ames about twelve years ago, with Charley noted for eccentricity. The notice mentions Rev Norris, Dowieites, and a Chicago book business in Des Moines.
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Charles Norris
Chicago
Emma Goldman
Ames
Norris
T. Lennox
Charley
Webster City
Des Moines
Ernest
Revered preacher Hepworth draws Chicago readers praise
Rever A. Hepworth, noted for broad tolerance and earnest sermons, attracts a large parish and is lauded as a leading newspaper preacher. His editorial sermons in the Chicago Record-Herald invite readers to judge for themselves.
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Chers
Hepworth
Asiare
Chicago Record-Herald
Editorial Association Banquet Held At Denison Yesterday
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association met at Denison for its semi annual love feast. Tonight the program continues with a banquet for the men and their wives. The writer wishes to attend as eating is their strong suit.
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Upper
Des Moines
Denison
Cure of Chronic Diarrhoea After Thirty Years Suffering
John S. Halloway of French Camp Mississippi recounts thirty years of illness from diarrhoea and labouring weakness until Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved him after several bottles. The ad notes it is for sale by Loughran and Bauer.
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Johns. Halloway
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Doctor Wood’s Eye and Ear Cures Astonish Town
Marshalltown readers are amazed by Dr Wood who runs an eye and ear infirmary. After three years study in England Germany and France he brings new methods and remedies. He cures badly granulated lids in days and cross eyes cataracts instantly and catarrh in two weeks.
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Tuere
Marshalltown
Wood
England
Germany
France
Ladies tailoring samples offered by Perfec tion Ladies Tailoring Co Chicago
Advertisement notes fall tailoring samples from the Perfec tion Ladies Tailoring Co of Chicago with affordable prices and the latest styles. Mrs M Jones invites patrons to view them at Over Bradley and White's, 18 11. Also mentions rail fare specials to Minneapolis and a nickel cigar sold by Judisheh Bros.
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Perfection Ladies Tailoring Co
Chicago
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised by Local Clerk
Census enumerator and Herald editor G A Clawson of Howe Indiana testifies to relief from stomach trouble after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He claims it has no equal among stomach remedies after trying many other treatments. product sold by L M Bosworth.
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the Herald
Howe, Ind
Dr. Caldwell
Excursion and travel offers in Marshalltown and Toledo ads
Notices advertise excursion tickets to Marshalltown Iowa and County Pair Toledo at reduced rates September 23 to 28 with return by September 30. Tickets via Chicago & North Western Railway. Also ads sell oak furniture Jersey cow and other private sale items. Tourist sleeping car service to the West via Chicago & North Western Railway. Restaurant for sale in Des Moines. Various goods and services offered by merchants and agents.
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Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Colorado
Utah
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake City
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Jersey
C. Hamilton
R'y
Los Angeles
San Francisco
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Hors
Herrick
Price
Tom
Armes, Iowa
the Times
President O'Kinley
Greely
T. J. Miller & Son
Coloradoe
B. Read
B. A. Knudson
Ames, Iowa
Monarch
Mutual
J. J. Grove
M. JonEs
Bradley & White
Minneapolis
North-western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ra Y
Judiseh Bros
Clawson
Marshall
Toledo
California
Joan Hueuss
Walnut St
T. J. MiLner & Son
Loughran & Bauer’s
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