World’s Fair Notes and Local Politics Spark Interest
A long collect of World’s Fair features includes the French Bakery with cheap coffee and a ride offer, the Swiss Alps panorama, and a Parisian Eiffel Tower replica. Local politics discuss Governor candidates, Prohibition debates, suffrage talk, and Cherokee Strip settlement anecdotes with women securing claims and a mix of editorials on parties and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swiss Alps
Bernese Alps
Switzerland
Midway Plaisance
Jury of
Fine Arts
C. du Pasquier
Demagogue J P F Wheat Attacks Frank Jackson Pensions
Charles City figure J P F Wheat accuses Frank Jackson of being barred from practicing law over pension procurement fees. The accusation targets Jackson in Iowa politics, while Wheat is accused of harming the cause he supports.
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Eugenia de Forrest
San Jose Cal
Miss de Forrest
J. PF. Wheat
Charles City
Jim Weaver
Frank Jackson
Iowa
Newspaper Man Finds Bold Advertisement On Fence
Joan Brainard notes a Boone Standard reader and business neighbor prank where an ad is painted on a fence. The Standard man had tried to publish wares but was rebuffed, and the artist adds a misspelled message that mocks the effort with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichabod
Callow Y
Joan Brainard
The
Boone Standard
Standard
Des Moines Leader Prefers Coffin Over Mitchell Nomination
The Des Moines Leader prefers Coffin to Bennett Mitchell for governor. It notes Coffin’s statewide appeal could mobilize farmers and railroad workers to draw Republicans away, while the prohibitionist Bennett Mitchell offers no new advantage to the party.
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Des Moines
Lion. L. S. Coffin
Bennett Mitchell
Coffin
Ture democrats take new tack after Coffin letter ends deal
The piece notes Democratic forces must shift strategy as the Republican credit deal collapses following Coffin's letter. No other details are provided.
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Coffin
Colored clergyman announces revival at East F Fla pastorate
A colored clergyman, touching on Rev. Hornstein’s East Florida pastorate, proclaims a camp featuring sermons described as sweet gospel messages. The promotion emphasizes strong emotional appeals, vivid scenes, and a sense of awe aimed at moving listeners deeply.
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Hornstein
East F Fla
Mons
Iowa Central Railway Offers Summer Excursion Tickets
The Iowa Central Railway Traffic Department announces on sale at low rates excursion tickets to numerous western summer resorts. Destinations include Clear Lake Spirit Lake Minnetonka Okoboji Lake White Lake Detroit Lake Devil's Moose Lake Spring Park Belvoir Springs Duluth Ashland Superior St Paul Minneapolis and scenic Colorado destinations Denver Pueblo Manitou. For tickets and rates contact Iowa Central Co agents A. F. Banks and P. Barry.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Spirit Lake
Minnetonka
Okoboji Lake
White Lake
Detroit Lake
Devil’s Moose Lake
Spring Park
Belsior Springs
Duluth
Ashland
Superior
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado
Manitou
Iowa Central Co
A. F. Banks
Tuos
P. Barry
M’n’gr
L. Pass. Ag’t
50 Dollars for One Bottle of Med
Testimonial from Wo. H. Farris of Wilton Monroe County praising Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar for asthma relief. Claims immediate benefit after two bottles and full cure, noting wife now healthy and willing to pay fifty dollar bottle. Evidence reflects historical patent medicine advertising.
Reduced Round Trip Rates from Iowa Central Railways
Reduced rates to Chicago on and after August 1 1893. Round trip fare one dollar with two dollars return. Tickets valid returning within a set number of days from sale. One way rates also listed. For details contact Iowa Central A F Banks and P B Traffic Manager.
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Iowa Central Railway
Chicago
Cage
Iowa Central A. F. Banks
Tuos
Gen’l P
Chamberlai Remedy Promoted for Diarrhoea Cure
Advert reads that persons troubled with diarrhoea should try Chamberlai Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The claim states cases have been cured after other physicians failed. For sale by West or Arnold.
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Chamberlai
West
Arnold
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ames, Iowa
Geo. E. Baker
the Times
Lon G. Hardin
W.S. A. Department
Story County
Nevada
Orper
Com
Hon. L. 3. Coffin
Cherokee Strip
Moses
West Side
Rev
Mitchell
Castoria
Frep Faulkes
Cedar Rapids
Faulkes
Woman Suffrage Association of
Ames
Ames Suffrage Society
Story City Club
F. W. Palmer
Michigan
Indian Territory
the Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Phoebe
Mary
Hon
Frank. Jackson
Idgeon
P. O. Jeweler
C. W. Dudgeon
Crosby's Best
Crosby
Roller Mills
Toyoka
Kansas
Antee
Maxwell & Son
A. Boworth
Westerman
Arnol WU
Thurston, Swan & Co
Minnesota
Wwe
Armers’ Grist
Frank Patrick
Iowa Central Railway CO
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