Navy captain hints poisoning alcohol for varnish use
Captain Sigebee former Maine commander and current navy intelligence chief proposes altering naval alcohol supplies to extract and mix with varnish pigments. He cites a museum alcohol preservation method and warns against accidental poisoning from improper mixing. The department rejects the suggestion and urges stricter existing rules to avoid required modifications.
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Democratic Party Platform Appeals for Reform and Unity
The Democracy of Iowa in convention reaffirms the national platform from Kansas City July 5 1900. It praises Bryan and Stevenson and pledges support, condemns trusts and railroad influence, calls for strict regulation, opposes imperialism, and urges voters to back the party’s presidential ticket.
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Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
New Force in Politics Supports Bryan Against Trusts
The San Francisco Examiner notes a growing political force backing Bryan and opposing trusts. About 14,000 active agents now push for over $100,000 in Democratic National Committee support while denouncing railway pool control that cut commissions. It cites 31,000 railway station agents and 14,000 total ticket agents affected by the trust regime led by Hanna and McKinley.
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San Francisco Examiner
Bryan
Trusts
McKinley
Democratic National Committee
United States
Hanna
Plans to enlarge the White House revealed in October Journal
The October Ladies Home Journal will publish plans for enlarging the White House in Washington. Colonel Theodore A. Bingham, U S A custodian of the Executive Mansion, will urge adoption arguing great need amid past housing limits. A skilled architect provides a solution to preserve proportion and symmetry.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
White House
Washton
Theodoe A. Bingham
U.S. A
Principles Still Guide U S Policy in Philippines
Former Senator Geo F Edmunds argues that American principles of self government remain valid and urges Congress to allow Filipinos to attempt self rule with support and protection. He warns against prolonged military involvement, saying peace could save lives and money while protecting U S trade and civilization interests.
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Geo. F. Edmunds
Congress
Philippine Islands
United States
Death on the North Western tracks Clyde Scott identified by lodge card
Clyde Scott a man about 30 was killed on the North Western tracks near Lama last Tuesday night. Trainmen found his body cut to pieces and scattered along the narrows. A Modern Woodmen of America membership card identified him. burial to Calamus as instructed. A brother-in-law suspects murder, noting Scott’s former employer in Chicago and a gold watch last seen, but robbers along the line are also a possibility. The full manner of death may never be known.
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Clyde Scott
Lama
Narrows
Woodmen of America
Calamus
Laws
Daniels
Scott
Chicago
Tamar
Marshalltown
Union
Climate and Crop Bulletin Highlights Aug 27 1900 Des Moines
The week was warmer with excess rainfall in many areas. Windstorms on the 23rd caused local damage. Threshing delays persist in northern and central regions due to small grain in shock. southern areas have threshed or stacked grain. Corn nears harvest readiness. early fields near harvest. overall crop prospects show record potential despite damage. Soil is excellent for plowing. fall pasturage abundant amid hay shortages. A dry September could improve harvest quality. Fall apples are ample in parts, but statewide apple crop is unusually light, especially late varieties. Other items note Newark census fears, Grassdale Mennonite pastor lottery, Gen Miles uniform rights, Utah population growth, London society photo fad, Mexican cotton seed oil trade, and a Grand Falls wood pulp plant deal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
New Lines of the Burlington and Northern Railway
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway extents promise growth for Reading Wilmont Lismore Kenneth Fairbault Freeborn Steele and Rice counties Minnesota and Worthington Nobles County to Hardwick Minnesota. New towns like Rake Winnebago Walters in Minnesota open for business with trains ready to boost dairy rich regions. Townsites attract prospectors and workers statewide as the rail line enters construction and expansion amid Dakota and Iowa markets.
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Nobles County
Hardwick
Rock County
Minn
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Wilmont
Lismore
Kenneth
Germania
Kossuth
Winnebago
Iowa
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Freeborn
Steele
Rice
Minnesota
United States
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Winnebago County
Walters
Adress
Taos
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Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry. Co
Aupel
Notices of Estate and Liquor Permit in Iowa History
In Benton county district court notices reveal estate matters for Dinnis Lamb with G M Kirk as administrator seeking sale of block six Blair's addition Blairstown to pay debts. Also A L Hopwood applies for liquor permit to operate in Blairstown Washington street block six on September 1900 docket.
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Laws
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W. 2. Whipple
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Frontline Soldiers
Twenty nine officers and men write from the front praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds sores feet and stiff joints. Also effective on burns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Lod by J. S. Baker, druggist.
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Brubaker
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Benton County Iowa
In the District Court of Benton County Iowa the estate of Frank Boddicker. Elizabeth BoppickEen has been appointed and qualified as administratrix. Persons indebted must pay to her and those with claims against the estate must file verified claims with the Clerk of the Court. Adinx.
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Benton County
Iowa
Frank Boddicker
Isid Court
Elizabeth BoppickEen
Adin'x
Hog Cholera Cure Promoted for Kidney Worms in Hogs
Fallsburg Michigan advertiser G G Steketee claims kidney worm lodging causes fever and hog cholera in hogs and offers Steketee's Hog Cholera Cure. A breeder reports drenching with the remedy cured a lame brood sow. price 50 cents at retail, one dollar by mail.
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Fallsburg
Mich
Steketee
Jas. E. Tower
The Verdict Endorsed by Kansas City Convention Democrats
The Verdict is pledged to support the nominees of the Kansas City Convention. Every loyal Democrat is urged to read The Verdict to serve the party and themselves, while praising it as a landmark in fifty years of American journalism.
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Burlington Democrat Journal
Kansas City
Extraordinary 90 day offer for Verdict and World Almanac
The advertisement offers six months of The Verdict by mail for 1.40 and a free World Almanac postpaid. Together they total 1.50, a saving from the regular 2.25. The offer remains valid for 90 days from the date.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claims Fast Digestive Relief
Digestive tonic from E C DeWitt & Co promises instant relief and permanent cure of dyspepsia indigestion heartburn flatulence sour stomach nausea and related symptoms. Advertises two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with free mailed book. contact J S Brubaker Chicago.
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E. C. DeWtt & CO
Chicago
J.S. Brubaker
Special Summer Excursion Rates to Western Cities
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Sheridan Hot Springs Custer Deadwood Spearfish and Sioux Falls via Cedar Rapids Route Dates of Sale August 21 September 4 18 Tickets valid until October 31 Rates and routes available from any Cedar Rapids Route agent Sept 15.
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Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Sheridan
Wyo
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Spearfish
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