Farmers Alliance Meets in St Paul elects Donnelly President
The Farmers Alliance convention in St Paul elected Mr. Donnelly president by 592 votes to 105 for Halvorsen and others. The gathering spent most of the first day organizing credentials, with speeches by Donnelly, Ashley of Iowa, H L Loucks, and Eva McDonald. The second day featured Ex President Ball’s report and a lengthy declaration of principles calling for tariff reform rail regulation open markets grain freedom and progressive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
St. Paul
Donnelly
Halvorsen
Hall
Owen
Ashley
Iowa
National Farmers’ Alliance
H. L. Loucks
South Dakota
Alliance
Independent
Eva McDonald
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Southern
Ocala
St. Louis
Aoodhue
Hennepin
Houston
Jackson
Kandiyohi
Ball
Board of Managers
Stillwater
Convention
St. Cloud Reformatory
Duluth
Allance
Great West
M. Owen
Committee On
Baker
Farmer's Alliance
Minnesota
The Maid Ruth and Fred Plan a Christmas Proposal
A loving pair, Ruth and Fred, exchange shy dialogue during a Christmas time visit. Fred, a dry goods seller, professes deep affection and declares Ruth as his dearest present to receive this year.
Sherman’s warm act on a cold Pennsylvanian night
A Pittsburgh reader recalls a midwinter night aboard the night express from Philadelphia to the west. Senator Don Cameron and John Sherman shared a car as a brakeman shivered without a coat. Sherman stripped off his ulster and gave it to the brakeman, proving he was not cold hearted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
John Sherman
Christopher L. Magee
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Road
Altoona
Don Cameron
Cameron
Mr. Sherman
J. Sherman
Mr Sherman
Fire at Battle Lake NP station. freight saved
The Northern Pacific station at Battle Lake burned from a defective flue with freight and express saved. Other brief items include disappearances in Staples and Fergus Falls, legislative moves to cut county officer salaries, a Winona & Southwestern addition to Spring Valley, and local deaths and legal notes.
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Northern Pacific
Battle Lake
J.C. O'Gorman
Stillwater
Washington
Sabin
F. E. Comstock
Staples
Goodhue County
Michael Hansen
Cold Springs
Cloud
Stearna County
Constable Ailbright
Ashby
Rom Breckenridge
Frank Fitch
W. H. Fitch
Henning
Fitch
Fergus Falls
Winona & Southwestern
Spring Valley
Wirona
le Roy
Osage
Lind
North Carolina
Minnesota
South
Dunnell
Henry Jones
Preston
Pension Examining Board
Fillmore County
C. H. Robdine
W. F. Moffle
Winona County
Henry Voggt
Walter Paulsen
Tommy Ryan
Johnny Ryan
Northfield
William Eble
Howard Lake
George Kane
Marshal Booth
Hinckley
Hastings
John
Michael Kane
Kane
Henry Baumgarten
Tts
J. B. Metz
West Shore
Iloosac
Minneapolis
Butte
Montana
St. Paul
W. FP. Wilson
A. C. Gutterson
Owatonna
Vermont
Normal Musical Academy of the Northwest
Madison
Farmers’ National Bank
Fargo Public Building Bill Signed and Regional Notes
The president signed a bill for a public building at Fargo. Reports cover state rank, a Bismarck mayor inventor, a fatal saloon stabbing in Neche, boiler inspections, and travel gossip. Also notes wheat and sugar costs, Col Plummer’s rumored Eastward tour, court expenses in Sargent county, and a Hansbrough disarmament bill for Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Edmund Hackett
Bismarck
Seymour
Tex
Gary
Pillsbury
Minnesota
Nicholas Dahm
Pierre Dumas
Neche
Fargo Argus
Staples
Johnny Fosdyke
Jamestown
McGinty
Walker
Northern Pacific
United States
Dakota
Fargo Arcus
Col. Plummer
The
Argus
Oakes Republican
Sargent
Lauder
James Mathews
Larrimore
Gerald Pierce
Hansbrough
Huron claims largest school enrollment in state
South Dakota items report Huron boasting more school children than any town in the state. Moose are to be broken to harness in South Sioux Falls for a world fair run and to travel to Chicago. David Simmons of Nebraska City and his brother Curley reunite after 31 years.
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Huron
Sioux Falls
Chicago
David Simmons
Nebraska City
Neb
Curley
Lead
Deadwood
Wisconsin People in News and Cliffside Crime Rounds
A Wisconsin roundup notes Cornelius McDonald missing from Janesville leaving wife and debts, Gustav Kuentzel misappropriation in Waupaca, and Mayor Bashford’s veto of possible attorney general appointees. Robberies, accidents, poison candy, and a dynamite mishap at Whitewater are reported along with the death of James Arthur, a towering Linden farmer famed for strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius McDonald
Janesville
Gustav Kuentzel
Marion
Waupaca
Bashford
Madison
Jay Trumbull
American Express Company
Iowa Notes On Saloons Hay Markets And Local Advances
Saloons in Carroll have new managers but bars stay busy. Palo Alto county aims to market 50 000 tons of hay this year with Algona Courier noting Kossuth county will surpass that amount. Iowa county holds about 3 000 acres in Ida and Cherokee counties leased for 1 700 dollars yearly. C B Paul of Algona patents a bed warming device using a kerosene lamp and a tin tube. In South Ottumwa women collect offerings while pastors wives buy family buttons. The will of Mrs. Ogilby of Dubuque provides a provisional 5 000 dollar bequest to an eastern home for superannuated Methodist ministers. Mrs. Ogilvy’s estate is valued around 50 000 or 6 000? Jack rabbits rise as jack pots. Manchester water works tested with spring and Maquoketa river supply and two 750 000 gallon Smedley pumps. Cedar Rapids reports about 600 000 dollars in building improvements in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Kossuth County
Algona
Iowa County
Ida
Cherokee
Lowe County
C. B. Paul
Ottumwa
Manchester
Maquoketa
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
The Ventriloquist Parrot Prank Fools Patrons
A parrot dealer exposes a ventriloquist trick where the bird only makes original observations in the owner’s presence. A parrot fancier pays fifty pounds, but the bird remains silent until the ventriloquist confesses. The buyer and others are later compensated by the dealer’s honesty and a list of fellow fanciers.
The Typewriter Lass and the Senior Partner
A humor verse recounts a young woman who trained as a typewriter in a law firm. She resists a junior clerk's proposal, faces a romance thwarted by the senior partner, and ends with pride in her independence. The narrator declares the partner hires no girl to replace her, and she remains wary of rivals.
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N. G
The Liberty Pole Rescue That Made A Sailor Of Me
An old sailor recounts a village pole climb gone wrong when a boyish boast led him to scale a tall pine flagstaff to reef halyards. With the crowd panicked below and options failing, he devises a risky improvised rescue using a coil of line and an auger to escape a dangerous trap near the truck at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Saltness
Prudence Fowler
Jack
Jack Griffin
Kite
Monkey-on-a-Stick nickname after daring sea rescue tale
In a vivid youth tale from Youth's Companion, a narrator recounts an improvised escape from danger after an auger mishap and swinging to safety. Fellow sailors cheer, nicknaming him Monkey-on-a-stick, before resuming sea life a week later and the flag being hoisted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley H. Pike
The Book Agent Turns Out A Love Song Gift
An irate older man in his office curses at papers until a demure book agent enters with a needsful illustrated volume. She cannot be sold a copy but prompts a comic scene as the man orders his clerk to pay $5. He discovers the book is a collection of love songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
John
Texas
Republic of North America
South America
United States
Republic
North America
Dr. Sage
Death by Vampire in Venezuela Traced to Sleepwalking Girl
James Uhl reports in Calabozo that his niece Miss Uhl who had long been a sleepwalker wandered away in a trance and died from a vampire attack. The creature, three feet wide and over twenty pounds when found, lingered with blood in its mouth as rescuers shot it to end the scene.
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William Smith
St. Paul
Racine
Tilton
Silas Coryell
Center
Rock County
George Lloyd
Ashland
James Scribner
Rosendale
Green Lake County
Rhode Capile
Whitewater
Capile
James Arthur
Wisconsin
Linden
Arthur
Cornelius Rainwater
Savannah
James Uhl
Calabozo
Venezuela
Llood
Miss Uhl
Chicago Times
Observations on American and South American governance
A noted English traveler contrasts the United States with South American republics. He notes U S voters trust the system and accept shifts in power, while South American leaders fear opposition and pursue permanent control. The piece highlights public confidence versus mutual distrust after elections.
Books in a Library
The New York Star argues a private library should be modest and well chosen. A reader need not own thousands of volumes but should know and understand the spirit of what he keeps, mastering the contents of many to truly possess his library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Star
Rheumatism Cure Endorsed by Baltimore Dealer
A Baltimore cattle dealer JOS. S. FOX from 117 North Broadway endorses Salvation Oil as a remedy for rheumatism. He claims personal cure after using one bottle and offers the product to other sufferers in Balto and Paca counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whayne
Balto & Paca
Ste. Balto
Jos
Fox
North Broadway
Baltimore
Figs Syrup Promotes Health by Gentle System Cleansing
Commendation to public approval for California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. It soothes the eye and, by gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels, cleanses the system effectively, promoting health and comfort for users.
Malaria and Biliousness Treated with Bitters and Turpentine
The account describes chills and fever signaling malaria, with a feverish sleep and profuse sweating. It mentions using Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to fight malaria biliousness and kidney complaints, and recommends turpentine to banish carpet worms, buffalo moths, and insects.
Childhood memory of Castoria crying fact
A fragment notes a girl as a child crying for Castoria, reflecting a nostalgic reference to childhood remedies and later memories.
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Ignatius Donnelly
McDonald
the Platform
J. H. Baker
John Diamond
H. P. Biege
Otter Tail County
A. L. Stromberg
John Lathrop
H. V. Poore
Finance Committee
Lathrop
Gen. Baker
Dr. Fish
J. O. Barrett
Carrington Phelps
G. W. Muller
J. M. Bowler
James Ball
Miss Mcdonald
Fieh
J.H. Baker
Poore
H. Page
J. 0. Barrett
Phelps
A of Public Instruction
United States Senate
Congress
Ihs
War Department
Union Pacific Railroad
Davis
D. Mutr
Cheatem
Fred
Ruth
Northwestern States
Dickey County
Dakotas
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Edward Kressig
Saxony
Edward
Wilhelmina Eckarat
Mellette
Yankton
Pierre
Rapid City
New York City
Pennington
Custer Counties
Carroll
Typewriter Girl
Clark
Audson May
Judge Jowler
Mrs. Mouser
Dr. Bull
Colorado
Johnson
Pamir Miller
England
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Michigan
Charleston
Allen
J. P. Allen
St. Paul, Inn
British Columbia
Paulsboro
N. J
Beecham
City National Bank of
Castoria
Cuicura
Potter Drone and ChEmical Corporation
Proprietors
Boston
Mass
Carters Little Iver
Carter
Small
New York
the Pedine Co
Iola Cancer Infirmary
Ida, Waupaca, Co. Wis
Eocory Xetrome
Boise
Nee Address Board of Trad Pensions
Cievela
Bridgman’s
Express
P.O
A. Bridgman Co
Broadway
Jonsons
Johnson & CO
Ita
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
Chemical Co
Cinncinnati
Ohio
G. H.ingraham
W D
Amsterdam
N. Y
Settherly
D. R. Dyche
Drogeiste
H. G. Koot
Ferry & Co
D. M. Ferry
Mich
Kesebrough M’f’g Co
State St
Oonsocket
Woonsocket Rubber CO
Providence
Ubbers
Ess Geean Balen
Cire
Warren St
Warren, Pa
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