Purging the Pension Rolls in Iowa
A veteran in Iowa reports a pension cut from James Carroll, while Total Disability Black receives 100 per month and a $5,000 yearly congress salary. He alleges a Democratic drive to purge pensions, branding the administration deceitful and dishonorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ackernan
Iowa
Hampton
James HH. Carrol
26Th
Wisconsin Infantry
Carroll
Black
Prophet
Congress
Comrade Carroll
T Black
Union
Bhick
Mayor closes down demoralizing Merry-go-Round
The Mayor refuses to extend the license of the Merry-go-Round, calling it demoralizing and a damning influence on the city’s youth and its patrons. He aims to remove the nuisance from sight, a decision the paper endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Price Baking Powder Co. Factory Devastated by Fire
The Price Baking Powder Company of Chicago suffered nearly total loss of its factory and offices by fire on May 18. Restoration began quickly, aided by stored duplicate machinery and supplies in outside warehouses, allowing production to resume within days. The firm notes forty years of market presence and clarifies no affiliation with rival manufacturers while highlighting Price Cream Baking Powder as the original, pure product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Baking Powder Company of
Chicago
Dr. Price
Price Company
Price Cream
Kirkwood Des Moines Hotel Refits Dining Room
Maj. Macartney, the veteran landlord, has repainted and refitted the Kirkwood dining room in Des Moines. Dining room service is reorganized and described as the best in the city. Atlantic travelers will be pleased with Kirkwood’s conduct. P. Pettinger sells goods by the carload in Cumberland and remains a wholesaler potato raiser with a farm north of Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kirkwood
Maj. Macartney
Atlantic
P. Pettinger
Cumberland
Mr. Pettinger
Atlantic Alumni Event Celebrates Tenth Meeting Success
The Atlantic High School Alumni tenth annual reception and banquet drew over seventy guests at the Y M C A rooms. Ed Louis gave a brief thanks, the class sang, then a banquet at Bailey's hall served by Misses of the class of ’94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic High School
Our City
Ed. Louis
Bailey’s Hall
Norris
Fraser
Holua Meek
Bindley
Y Harlan
Carlson
Samson Education
Toth
Tome
Burk
Steinke Lait
Gillespie
Sude Brown
Oui
M. Greenleaf
W. Willard
F.O. Temple
Ala Northup Nontgomery
Fuhlendorf
Birda
Curtis Jay Burces
Es. Harian
World Fair splendor fascinates Chicago crowds and show boats
A Des Maines Letter extols the World’s Fair in Chicago. The writer notes the vast displays in the Art Palace Machinery Hall Agriculture Hall and Manufactures and Liberal Arts building. He describes Venetian gondolas and electric launches dueling on the river and lauds Royal Worcester Dresden Saxon and Limoges exhibits. The grand Cook & Whitby street parade features elephants camels tableau cars masked riders and nations congresses bands and banners in a lavish festival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Maines
White City
Extacles
Chicago
Lown
Royal Worcester
Royal Dresden
Royal Saxon
Haviland
Limoges
Rome
Congress of Nations
Darkies
Cook & Whitby
Letter from Gus Lenz Describes Nebraska Rain and Work
Gusray Lenz writes from Lasvinas Nebraska dated May 31 1893 about a windy drought hurting crops in spring. He recalls rainmaking attempts with water barrels and hail damage then reports a heavy rain in early December bringing five inches total. He notes relief in southern Nebraska and declines donation while seeking work with regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Lenz
Lasvinas
Neb
Yorne Bprron
Grand Island
Nebraska
R. G
Gusray Lenz
Sixteen Ounces to the Pound Celebrate Mrs Semones
A Thursday night gathering at Rev Wm Semones home after prayer meeting in Dailey's Hall turned into a surprise party for Mrs Semones on the corner of 4th and Locust. Frank Sweeney presented a pound of money and a sentimental token, with lines about sixteen ounces to the pound and blessing. After songs and remarks, attendees departed, marking a memorable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Semones
Dailey’s Hall
Semones
Christ Leeling
Guneus
What He Forgot Little Johnny and the pie grammar quip
A humorous vignette about Little Johnny asking for pie with grammar tips. Mamma prompts proper speech while Johnny recalls his need to be precise when requesting pie. The piece uses playful dialogue and dated diction to evoke a lighthearted domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Thayer
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Slaid
Jules
Vim
Wilson's
Silaa Wilson
New York State
National Nurserymen’s Association
Occidental Hotel
W.D. Trainer
Massena
Creston
Wm. Deering
Trem Telegrapi
Mr. Trainer
Deering Company
John W. Reed
Big
Canady
John
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Milan
Leo XII
London
Piccadilly
Mgr. Pecci
California
Dolly
Chas. Block
Chestnut St
Carters
Uttle
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Aix
National Mediuin
Madison St. C
G. 8S
Montgomery & Co
Ago
Til
North Am West
ST. Paul Nursery CO
St. Paul, Mion
C. C. Conrad’s
F. B. Nichols
Atlantic House
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E. H. Gothard
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Pennsylvania
Laflin Hotel
M. M. Kreamer
Poplar
Palmer & Findley G
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D, Wilken
Eamert & Co
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