County Clerk and Recorder Campaign Notices
A Cass county weekly election notice prints multiple Republican declarations. Candidates including W H McConvill, Henry W Foxton, James Green, R H Shifflett, Frank Herbert, C W Andrew, Frank Aylesworth, and Rank Q Jackson announce runs for Cass County offices such as Clerk District Court Auditor and Recorder, all subject to Republican convention decisions and solicit party support.
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District Court
Cass County
W. H
Ihereby
Henry W Foxton
James Green
R. H. Shifflett
Frank Herbert
C. W. Andrew
Frank Aylesworth
County Attorney Candidate Seeks Republican Support
H. M. Boorman announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican county convention. He requests hearty support from all Republicans.
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H. M. Boorman
Atlantic Journal Op Ed Critiques Free Coinage and Local Cigarette Ban
A Chicago speech by Secretary Carlisle warns 18 to 1 free coinage would erode purchasing power and prolong wage gains in depreciated currency. The Atlantic city council passes an anti cigarette ordinance, reflecting local sentiment against tobacco. The piece notes party dynamics, upcoming elections, and a favorable farm outlook amid rainfall, with a tangential jab at a measly administration and a plug for a cough remedy.
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Carlisle
Chicago
Legislature Earns Mixed Credit For Its Session Works
The legislature is praised for overall ability and steady work despite delays caused by debates and the code revision inherited from the prior session. It is urged to assign responsibility for wasted time to a few talkative members while noting that local representatives from the county earned good records and contributed to county gains.
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Legislature
Congress
Commission
New Laws from Last Legislature List Major Reforms
The last legislature passed about 120 general laws and starts an extra session in January. Notable measures include raising the age of consent to 16, regulating loan and building associations, prohibiting cigarette manufacturing and sales except to out of state residents, instituting a collateral inheritance tax, shifting damages burden to telegraph firms in negligence cases, updating jury law, barring druggists from selling beer, taxing government money, and allowing guardians of insane persons to mortgage their charges’ property.
Fortification Bill Sets Coast Defense Funds at 10.5 Million
The current congress approved a fortification coast defense appropriation totaling 10.5 million dollars, vastly higher than last year's 1.9 million. About 5.26 million is for ordinance and 2 million for contracts, with the rest for cash expenditures next year. The surge is linked to wartime talk and the goal of national strength.
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Congress
Candidate Curtis Nominated for Ninth District Congress
Major H. G. Curtis of Atlantic is named a candidate for congress in the Ninth district. A lawyer of noted success, veteran, and strong public speaker, he is praised as highly informed and capable, with potential to rise if given a fair chance in terms.
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H. G. Curtis
Atlantic
Congress
Red Oak Express Praises Senator Junkin’s Assembly Record
The Red Oak Express lauds Senator Junkin and his work in the Twenty-sixth General Assembly. It notes strong representation for the Ninth District and endorses his service and achievements.
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The
Red Oak Express
Junkin
Hhe
General Assembly
Extra Session of the Legislature Debated for Efficient Code Reform
The editorial argues for or against an extra session to finish the code revision begun by the Twenty-sixth General Assembly. It notes about $80,000 spent and warns that delaying could double costs, while revenue-law reforms might offset expenses. It urges informed, unbiased judgment and cites corporate interests as opposing an extra session.
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General Assembly
Twenty-sixth General Assembly
Uncle Tommy Meredith Free Silver Dept Sparks Outcry
The Des Moines Leader reports Uncle Tommy Meredith opened a free silver department and faced pressure from Harvey the author over alleged plagiarism from A Tale of Two Nations. The piece savages sentimentality in cases like Mrs Maybrick and supports British justice without US interference.
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Tommy Meredith
Des Moines
Harvey
Meredith
Tommy
Blue Grass Pastures Produce Strong Stock Growth
Farmers note early blue grass pastures are yielding well four weeks ahead of others. Those not fed down last fall have stocked animals on them and report good living. The season has been favorable for grass and crops with many predicting another strong crop year.
Grain Farmers in Iowa Hold Massive Corn Reserves
Estimates indicate Iowa farmers now hold at least 60 million bushels of corn valued around 10 million dollars. Much of this grain, plus cattle hogs wheat and oats, is expected to be marketed by June, boosting money in circulation and aiding trade within sixty days.
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Iowa
Towa
Corn Exports Beat Wheat Demand, Encouraging to Farmers
Strrine reports show two months of exports favor corn over wheat. The shift reflects less foreign competition in corn and points to growing demand for the country as a corn growing nation. Increased foreign demand benefits producers as foreign use and awareness rise, predicting further gains.
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Strrine
Western Freight Association Expands Grain Shipments South
The Tun Western Freight Association reports 17000 car loads of grain moved southward with 10000 to Galveston and 7000 to New Orleans. A regular market in that direction would benefit western farmers, making two markets better than one and boosting water navigation.
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Tun Western Freight Association
trans-Mississippi
Gulf Ports
Galveston
New Orleans
Iowa’s Power in Washington Described as Strong
The article praises Iowa’s influence in Congress with prominent House and Senate members. It notes factions failing to challenge Captain Hull’s soldiers home committee in Kansas and tells of Nebraska Populist Senator Allen clashing with Senator Gear, where “Old Boss” Busines proves true to his name, delivering a sharp rebuke.
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Iowa
Washington
House
Senate
Captain Hull
Kansas
Des Moines
Allen
Nebraska
Gear
Towa
Norfolk church audio service adapts sermon to home listeners
A Congregational church in Norfolk Conn places a telephone on the preacher’s desk so members unable to attend can hear the sermon at home. The story is likened to a man who wrote the Lord’s Prayer and nailed it to his bedhead, then recited it aloud at retirement.
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Congregational
Norfolk
Conn
Breeders urged to raise in-demand horses as exports rise
Farmers and horse breeders are urged to recognize the shrinking domestic supply as top horses are gathered and shipped abroad. The notice warns that steady exports are driving down local availability and predicts breeders can command better prices by focusing on horses in demand.
Gov Morton urged to press button at Niagara power event
The note suggests Governor Morton should press the switch to activate Niagara power at New York's electric exposition on May 5. It implies the act would be decisive, though not the exact button he might favor, and hints acceptance would yield a clearer outcome than alternatives.
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Gov. Morton
Niagara
New York
Democratic orators on tariffs and trusts in campaign hopes
The present administration ends with a tariff said to yield no revenue and not suppress a single trust, raising questions about what democratic speakers will say in the next campaign about protective tariffs fostering trusts, a burden voiced four years ago.
Omaha exposition gains momentum with federal funding
The Omaha exposition begins to take shape as Iowa led off an appropriation effort. The U S senate has passed a bill appropriating fifty thousand dollars for a building and one hundred fifty thousand dollars for an exhibit and expenses. The move gives the project a strong start and increases its likelihood of success.
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Omaha Exposition
Lowa
United States Senate
Shaker Digestive Cordial Promises Relief From Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as the cure for indigestion after meals. It claims the tonic provides digestive materials, strengthens organs, and prevents harmful diseases, noting bottles cost 10 cents to 1 dollar and are sold by druggists.
Another Lincoln Story Containing War Streaks
A Burlingto Hairkeye writer argues Mr Lincoln was a ware talker who moralizes with tales drawn from his own life. He notes most people learn wisdom from others’ stories yet fail to see it in their own experience. An old southern politician recalls meeting Lincoln and recognizing his genius despite prejudice.
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Lincoln
Lincole
Washington
Mr. Lincoln
Abe
Local Patent Medicines Promises Cure All Ailments
An affidavit details a May 11 visit to Melick's drug store where crutches were used to buy Cham Berlain s Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism. After three bottles the writer claims full recovery and endorses multiple remedies from DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve to Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure, with 1804 sworn statement by J P Walter Shipman.
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Melick's
Chamberlain
Sean
Charles
H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
J. P
Emmert
Chicago Rock Island line claims faster runs to Colorado Springs
Advertisement notes the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway providing faster service to Crippie Creek via Colorado Springs. It urges busy people to seek full particulars from Joan Senashan, G. P. A., Chicago, and claims One Minute Cough Cure offers prompt relief and lasting results.
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Crippie Creek
Colorado Springs
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Joan Senashan
Chicago
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Sold in Atlantis
A tonic labeled as a mystic cure promises radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It claims to act on the system, remove the cause, and make the disease disappear, with the first dose benefiting the patient. Sold by F. Parson Co. in Atlantis, Iowa for 76 cents.
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F. Parson Co
Atlantis
Iowa
New South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
A claimed remedy named New South American Kidney Cure promises relief of kidney and bladder diseases within six hours. It allegedly eases pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both men and women and aids urine flow. Sold by F Parson Co druggists in Atlantic Iowa.
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F. Parson & Co
Druggivis Atlantic
Iowa
One Minute Cough Cure and Liver Regulator Ad
A vintage advert touts One Minute Cough Cure as a perfect remedy for coughs colds and hoarseness ideal for children and quick acting. It promises a spring medicine for twenty five cents and notes Simmons Liver Regulator improves blood health and liver function while saving seventy five cents on larger purchases. J H Zeilin & Co Philadelphia endorses both products.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Lincoln and a gingerbread memory in old letters
A reminiscence discusses Abraham Lincoln's charm and respect, recounting a boyhood tale of sharing gingerbread with a poorer neighbor and the lingering image of Lincoln’s drawling humor. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a teething remedy price.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Other Daily Remedies
An assortment of advertisements notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial from Rock Island and offers free trials via drug stores. Playing Cards touted at 10 cents per pack with optional engraved whist rules and mail order options. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised as a general laxative aiding digestion headache liver and constipation. Vic Emmert endorses the pills.
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Bucklen
Express
Chargea Aid
Stnarian A
DeWitt
Vic Emmert
Electric Bitters and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for all headaches and habitual headaches, claiming permanent relief and a tonic bowels effect for constipation. It promotes large bottles at fifty cents. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as painless for burns and a remedy for skin issues including chapped hands and lips, with a claim to cure piles.
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DeWitt
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S. C. Journal
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United States
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Dai
Curie
Rock Island
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