Cass County Sunday School Convention Highlights
The Cass County Sunday School Association met at the M E church in Anita Iowa with W Breneman presiding. Reports covered attendance, teaching methods and the push for unity among superintendents pastors and members. Committees formed to plan work finance and resolutions with emphasis on early training of children and increasing participation in the International Sunday School system.
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Cass .County “Sunday School Association
Anita
Towa
Oslock P
Brenemen
FM. Whitney
WG. King
A. D. Beckhart
W. E.tanley
Atlantic
G. ©. Jewell
Lewis
Needles
Parenta
O. T. Nichols
A. O. Fulton
Washington Township
L. A. Kieth
G.C. Jewell
A. D
Backhart
Breneman
J. W. Wilson
O. N. Maxon
E. Hootan
International Sunday School
Iowa
Cass County
County Association
Cross
W. 5
Cumberland
D. RB. Love
Wiota
G. C. Jewell
W.G. King
Elder
Waernas
Cass
Iowa U. S. Association
Iowa U. S. Association; and Pecuine
L.A. Kieth
EB. H. Votan
Importers exploit Wilson tariff as July 1897 totals soar
Washington reports the July 1897 import total reached 58.7 million dollars under the Wilson tariff with large shares of raw materials entering duty free. Live animal imports jumped to 854 million dollars, cattle numbers rising from 8,071 in July 1896 to 27,740 in July 1897, signaling aggressive tariff-driven shifts as Dingley law neared.
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Senate
Conference Committee
Washieron
D. C
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Improving the Penitentiary at Fort Madison Report
Fort Madison Warden Jones submits his second biennial report to Governor Drake noting a marked improvement in conditions. The 140 new steel cells and wall expansion boost sanitation and jail area. convict labor dominates construction with a foreman oversight. No escapes or serious accidents among 80 to 100 outside workers since 1896. Average confinement up 63.05 percent, linked to hard times and low mood.
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Jones
Fort Madison
Drake
The
Register
Habitual criminal law and reformatories proposed in state plan
A state official urges passage of an habitual criminal law by the next legislature and the creation of a reformatory to segregate young offenders from older criminals. He cites reports from other states using parole successfully and calls for thorough inquiry before enacting similar laws. The proposal includes appropriations for contingencies, sewer construction, transportation, and a new three story shop building for inmate employment.
Uncle Jimmy Lane dies at 102 in Chicago
James Lane aged 102, longtime Chicago resident born in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day 1796, died today aged 102. His family, well known in the city, recalls his long journey to America and settlement in Chicago after arriving in 1846.
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Jimmy Lane
Ontcaco
James Lane
Jimmy Lan
Chicago
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
America
Receiver Appointed in Dusvgue Brass Works Trust
A trust deed securing mortgages was filed for Excelsior brass works in Dusvgue Iowa. Assets are listed at 90000 dollars with 24000 dollars in liabilities. A.W. Hoaford was appointed receiver. The item reflects a local financial move and its basic financial figures.
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Dusvgue
Excelsior Brass Works
A.W. Hoaford
Old Theology and the New Discussed at Saratoga Session
At Saratoga New York on Sept 23 Unitarian leaders debated The Old Theology and the New Papers by Rev John W Chadwick and Rev W S Crows discussed points of contact and difference Between Unitarianism and the New Orthodoxy Dole argued the new orthodoxy mirrors Unitarian thought with the same universe aims Differences seen as minor but free minds urged Unitarian leaders to be unfettered Also notes Vict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Unitarian Conference
John W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
Crows
D.D
Charles F. Dole
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Mr. Dole
Seth Low declares he will stay a candidate for mayor
Telegraphic briefs record Seth Low’s vow to remain in the mayoral race unless officially withdrawn by his nominating body. Butterworth the Patent Commissioner has spent the week in Washington, while false rumors claim he was assaulted in Atlantic City. A Kankakee refrigerator plant was shut by the sheriff with liabilities of 46000 dollars and assets of 95000 dollars. Congressman Belknap and Miss Steele wed in Marion Indiana before 400 guests. A cave-in near Rockport Indiana trapped two workers who died. Tracy urged as a mayoral candidate for Greater New York by Republican leaders. Eckels plans Cripple Creek mine inspections before a dinner in Colorado Springs. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day.
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Seth Low
Patents
Butterworth
Washington
Atlantic City
Kankakee
Irs
Hugh R Belknap
Chicago
Miss Steele
Steele
Gethsemane Church
Marion
Ind
Samuel
Henry Mass
Rockport
Eckels
Cripple Creek
Cotorapo Sprixes
Colo
James H. Eckels
el Paso
Sale advertisement roundup for patent medicines and salves
An old newspaper ad block promotes Sucklen's Arnica Salve DeWitt's Witch Hazel and Shiloh's Cure. It lists prices and sellers Vic Emmert Co M J Davis Son Lewis Iowa and notes cures for cuts bruises sores boils and coughs. It warns against deception and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Vic Fimumette
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis Own
S. Arnica Salo
Vic Emmert & Co
Croup
Vic Emmert
Lewis, Towa
The All Powerful Woman and Health Cure Claims
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash as remedies for uterine and general female health complaints. It features testimonials claiming recovery from womb issues, leucorrhea, and related pains after using the products, including a Philadelphia reader's account of dramatic improvement after five bottles and three wash packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Mia
Vannatta
N. Broad Bt
Philadelphia
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old health ad advises urine sediment and frequent urination signal kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for back and urinary pain, urges asking for a free sample bottle and pamphlet, and notes availability from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuentrenara
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
The Wonders of Science by T A Slocum Adverts
The distinguished New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Discovery for pulmonary and chest diseases including consumption. He claims his New Scientific Treatment cures thousands and invites readers to write for a trial, citing letters of gratitude from laboratories worldwide.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
TAR Telegraph
Science Daily
Ft. A
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Association At
Wilson : Tariff
Foley
Vic
Bromert.& Co
Foley’s
Hamburg
Unitarians IN Conference
Victoria
B. C
Queen
Klondike
Ellsworth
Kan
American Poultry Association
Theodore Sternberg
Bongeld
Ill
W. L. Yeats
Vic Emmart & Co
Cumminsville Sage
Cincinnat Enquirer
Ound
DeWitt
Aloe
Vic Emmert Co
Vic, Emmett
Lewis, Iowa
DeWitt’s
Tracy
New York County
Lemuel E. Quigg
Mr. Quigg
Greater
Witc Hazel
Vic Emmett
Lewis Owws
Vic Emmer
Qiny
Science
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