Cass county Republicans nominate clerks and officials
A set of candidate notices from Cass county Republicans announces filings for local offices including Clerk of the District Court Auditor Recorder and County Attorney. Several entries emphasize party support and convention guidance. The piece ends with a political aside from the Sioux City Journal about Senator Chandler's NH Republican endorsement split.
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District Court
Cass County
W. H. McConvint
Henry W Furroy
James Green
R. H. Shifflet
Frank Heersert
C. W. Andrew
Frank Aylesworth
H. M. Boorman
Safe Youne's six years shaping the Capital daily
SAFE Youne marks six years of work on the Capital and has built a lively city paper. He began with early lessons in starting a daily with the Telegraph, creating a sturdy atmosphere to cultivate a capable editor for a city daily.
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Safe Youne
Staning
The
Telegraph
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as painless for burns and a cure for piles and skin ailments. It also features Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Vic Emmert of Long Beach West Va for curing a severe winter cough after trying other syrups. The note claims twenty years on the market and lists price points of 25 and 60 cents.
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DeWitt
Vic Emmert
F. M. Martin
Long Beach
West Va
Influence of Talk on Town Spirit in Atlantic
A discussion on how public talk shapes a town’s fortunes to the detriment or benefit of Atlantic. The writer contrasts two types of citizens: persistent at urging enterprise and optimistic to attract outsiders, and chronic complainers who depress others. He urges hopeful, energetic conversation to boost trade, attract newcomers, and push new ventures.
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Cmandler
New Hampshire
Reed
McKinney
Heaven
White Mountain
Sioux City Journal
Ian
Iowa
Atlantic
Treasury Shortfall Cited As Secretary Carlisle Forecast Fails
In a critique of the Wilson Gorman bill, the writer notes March’s revenue deficit exceeding five million dollars and jokes about needing a more reliable treasury secretary after eleven months of the current administration.
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Carlisle
Bill transfers Harrison county to Fifteenth district
The measure moving Harrison county from the Fourth to the Fifteenth judicial district passed the house. The district will now include Pottawattamie Case Shelby Audubon Montgomery Mills Page and Fremont and will have four judges.
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Harrison County
Fifteenth Judicial District
House
Pottawattamie
Case
Shelby
Audubon
Montgomery
Mills, Page
Fremont
Overzealous Campaign Friends Risk Tiring Before Convention
The piece warns that ardent supporters of the presidential candidates may overplay their hand before the convention. If they push too hard now, they could lose influence or voice once the convention gathers and matters become settled.
Easter Edition Highlights Marshalltown Times-Republican Quality
The Marshalltown Times-Republican released a standout Easter edition, underscoring the paper's strong daily coverage and reputation among the community.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Towa
The
Times-Republican
Laws Obeyed As Secretary Morton Reaches Seed Distribution
The article argues that public officers must enforce laws as written, citing Secretary Morton finally distributing seeds per law after congressional demand. It praises Congress for upholding core government principles and warns against ignoring statutes. It then notes New York City’s floating lodging house curbing tramp activity by requiring baths and work noncompulsory, suggesting other cities adopt this approach.
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Morton
Cousins
Iowa
Hoke Smith
Congress
New York
East Twenty-Sixth Street
Massachusetts Court Rules on Teacher and Tattling
A Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling is critiqued as endorsing a teacher’s lack of right to compel students to name peers. The writer recalls punishments for refusing to tattletale and urges better supervision, suggesting whistleblowing be punished instead of enforced disclosure.
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Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Scientists claim soon we may talk with the planets
The piece humorously notes scientists promise future planetary communication but urges patience until Congress and state legislature finish their session. The quip hints that inquiries about air quality or related topics should wait for legislative adjournment.
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Congress
Marco Whips Around in Dramatic Exit
A terse scene describes Marco whirling away in a rapid exit, likened to a brisk move within the Kentucky legislature, implying a swift, decisive departure with political or formal undertones.
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Marco
Kentucky
Philadelphia Manufacturers Club Rejects Free Coinage of Silver
The Philadelphia Manufacturers Club declared firm opposition to free coinage of silver by the United States. It warned such policy would bring disaster at home and dishonor abroad and force silver monometallism. The club denied collusion with free silver advocates to gain support for protection measures.
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THS
Manufacturers Club
Philadelphia
United States
Tide of Democracy Fades as Rhode Island Votes Republican
The article notes that Rhode Island’s recent election intensified a Republican wave, eroding Democratic strength since 1894. It urges Republicans to choose capable candidates, warning that the party bears heavy responsibility for the state’s future.
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Rhode Island
Gas output trends in western mining and Montana gains
Observers note rising gas production in the west and a Montana mining output of 4,327,000 dollars, up 9,676,000 from 1894, signaling a broad regional increase. Financiers foresee this growth shaping financial issues within a few years as the trend spreads beyond Montana.
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Trose
Montana
Republican landslide caps state election in April returns
Ruovs Istaxp held the state election on April 1 and returns show the state tilting Republican by a wide margin. Gov. Lippittia was re elected over a Democratic opponent. Democrats lose one of two senators and two representatives from Cumberland plus one from North Smithfield. The piece anticipates a growing Republican year with hopes for Republican prices and a Republican president to right times.
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Ruovs Istaxp
Lippittia
Cumberland
North Smithfield
Cough Cures and Pain Balm Advertisements Featured
A collage of medical and patent remedy pitches includes Cham berlain s Pain Balm testimonials, One Minute Cough Cure endorsements, Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Pills ads, plus a Railway timetable blurb for Cripple Creek via Colorado Springs and a travel agent pitch. Names cited include Charles H. Wetzel from Sunbury PA, Walter Shipman J P, Vic Brunnert and Vic Emmert, and Jon Sebastian.
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Melick's
Charles H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
J. P
Vic Brunnert
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Jon Sebastian
Chicago
Immigration Surges in February at New York Ports
Officials report a sharp rise in immigration in February with 11 22 arrivals at New York, about 65 percent above February 1896. The influx includes many undesirables, yet they cannot be barred under current law amid unrest in many old countries.
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New York
Mystic Cure for Rheumatiem and Neovralgia Sold in Atlantic
A claim for Jumatiem Cured Ina Dey titled Mystic Cure promises radical relief from rheumatiem and neovralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the disease vanishes with the dose and highlights immediate system-wide effects. Sold by F Parson Co. druggists in Atlantic Iowa at 75 cents.
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F. Parson Co
Atlantic
Iowa
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief
Relief in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure relieves distress in kidneys bladder and urinary passages. It stops retention and eases painful micturition almost immediately. Sold by F Parson & Co druggists Atlantic Iowa.
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F. Parson &,Co
Druggiata Atlantic
Iowa
One Minute Cough Cure and Simmon Liver Regulator Ad
A colonial style advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a universal cough remedy for all ages and ailments. It also promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a liver tonic and laxative, claiming a sluggish liver causes sickness and urging a twenty five cent package from Zeilin & Co. Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Kauffman Milling's Cuba Trade Decline and Reciprocity Policy
In a Globe-Democrat excerpt, Mr. Kauffman of Kauffman Milling Co. reports flour exports to Cuba and Puerto Rico fell from about 82,000 to 83,000 monthly after treaty repeal, vs 8,000 to 8,400 pre-treaty and about 25,000 during treaty years, arguing strongly for restoring reciprocity policy.
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Kauffman
Kauffman Milling Company of
St. Louis
Cuba
Porto Rico
Globe-Democrat
Democratic committee opens Washington headquarters for campaign
The Democratic Congressional Committee has opened a headquarters in Washington for the coming campaign. They believe they need it, though the full purpose is not yet clear. They may form a Ways and Means committee to devise a plan to develop a presidential candidate.
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington
Revival of business to spur money movement nationwide
The speaker argues for not just quantity but quality of money and urges a self-sustaining recovery. A broad revival of business will unlock hidden funds, with money circulating as it gains purpose through productive activity and value creation.
Democratic primary field narrows to Cleveland Carlisle
Two years back papers listed sixteen to eighteen Democratic presidential hopefuls including Hill Stevenson Morrison Pattison Wilson Whitney Gorman Boies Vilas and others. Now only Cleveland and Carlisle remain visible and Cleveland declines to speak as most others refuse.
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Hill
Stevenson
Morrison
Pattison
Wilson
Whitney
Gorman
Boies
Vilas
Cleveland
Carlisle
Burlington Route Expands Branch Lines Across Iowa and Missouri
The Burlington Route is pushing branch roads through southern Iowa and northern Missouri, drawing support from locals who would welcome further northern expansion. The system is seen as a strong driver behind the route 80 popularity as a pusher in rail capacity.
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Iowa
Missouri
Burlington
Irrigation fervor draws potato farmers toward drier lands
The piece notes that some Iowa farmers chase irrigation fever by buying irrigated lands in Colorado or western Nebraska. It argues that while irrigation can pay off, overhead irrigation is superior to relying on rain, and farmers with rainfall-fed farms miss this when they move away.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
End of Manufacturers Bill Defeated in Senate This Term
The manufacturers bill was defeated in the Senate by 27 to 22 on Thursday, ending its prospects for this term. The claim that a certain party was shipping lunatics to Chicago is disputed, with no cases reportedly found in the local area.
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Theere
Senate
House
Own
Chicago
Maine Republicans Seek Financial Moses Among Reeds
The Maine Republicans suggest a possible financial savior may emerge from the Reed family of the commonwealth, positing a future leader who could guide fiscal policy and party fortunes.
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Maine
Money order department shows rising post office business
The increase in the money order department of the post office, reported for the last quarter, is an encouraging sign of increasing business. It is the common people who largely patronize this department, showing they have more money and are using it. It indicates money is moving again to some degree.
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Despite Probable Next Session
Born branches of the legislature agreed Friday to adjourn Saturday April 11 sine die. The move is likely to carry the code over to the next session unless Gov Drake calls an extra session, which is very improbable.
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Drake
Question on spring warmth sparking a democratic boom in 3rd term bid
The note speculates whether milder spring weather could ignite a Democratic presidential surge and questions whether federal officials could mobilize a third term push for Cleveland. The fragment riffs on political momentum without concrete events or dates.
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Cleveland
Mineter BayaAnD Cleared From Plagiarism Accusations
The subject named Mineter BayaAnD is reported as cleared of plagiarism claims after a review found no admission or evidence of copying. The article discusses reactions and possible implications for his town and supporters.
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Mineter Bayaand
Campaign Season Brings Blossom of Baseball Reports
Lively nationwide period arrives as voters prepare and baseball news, plus spring foliage, mingle with campaign chatter and candidate activity across regions.
Spring Poetry Crop Arrives On One Side Of Paper
The notice asks contributors to write only on one side of the page to reserve the reverse side for copy paper. It emphasizes conserving paper usage and asks writers to print on a single page.
Uncle Sam’s ship launches swell nation’s prestige
A bold line links each battleship launch to the United States status among world powers, asserting every new vessel adds to America’s certificate of greatness and national strength against others.
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Uncle Sam
Cuban crisis stalls as congress debates resolutions
GEN Wertenn is pressing to destroy Cuban targets in Havana while his forces threaten the city. Cuban resolutions linger in congress, delaying decisive action. Tom Rexp appears to be restrained by McKinley era priorities in the eastern theatre.
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Wertenn
Havana
Congress
Tom Rexp
McKinley
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