A Glimpse of Iowa Capitol and Its Visitors
Editor reports a trip to Des Moines to view the new Iowa Capitol noting beauty and elegance yet criticizing acoustics and rowdy behavior of pages and rotunda youths. He praises Governor, Akers staff, and public instruction leadership while observing absence of lawmakers and unfinished legislative matters.
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Des Moines
New Capitol
Capitol
Iowa
United States
House
Senate
Granger
Murhig
Akers
Nichols
Billington
State Agricultural College
Cedar Rapids
Brown
Hyume
Tory
The Clark Bill and Prohibition Enforcement Debate
The Clark bill strengthens the prohibition law by making saloons pay prosecution costs and allowing confiscation of property tied to illegal trade. It removes a spy provision, arguing it would undermine enforcement, while noting legislative protests over hospital expansion and funding increases for prison and care facilities.
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Jrhompson Gobin
Auditor Brown and the Iowa probe fallout
A lengthy Iowa investigation report blasts Auditor Brown and associates for improper, irregular and dishonest practices in office. It details failures to verify monthly reports, misused funds, unfiled vouchers, and insufficient accounting, while urging impeachment for justice and good government. The piece notes Governor Sherman’s vindication aside from the military episode and predicts ongoing reform talk in Des Moines.
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Brown-Sherman
Messrs. Brown
Stewart
Bishoput
Mr. Brown
Brown
Wade
Iowa
Bite
Sherman
Gener Assembly
Vail
Grown
Fusbanc
Hin
Major Thompson
Ford
Causes of low mood in business cited by labor chief
Darrell D Wright, chief of the labor bureau, lists causes for business dullness. He cites shrinking railroad construction, reduced immigration, crop failures, and overexpansion after specie payments. He argues overbuilding of railroads and factories and excessive credit helped depress the economy.
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Darrell D. Wright
Satirnal Bareau
Jeff Davis Lecture Promised on Confederate Theme
A note from a periodical praises Jeff Davis and hopes for a lecture on the Southern Confederacy. It recalls his wartime rhetoric and suggests a Montgomery oath speech. Commentary on Belgian labor riots warns of rising communism and labor-capital conflict spreading to America if strikes continue.
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Montgomery
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Red
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England
Germany
France
Liege
Charleroi
America
Bhyir Brerthven
Calls to abolish capitol commission amid state expense scrutiny
The State Regulator notes widespread belief in wasteful capitol commission spending. It urges abolition of the commission and transfer of remaining tasks to the executive council, highlighting salaries of commissioners and delays while finishing the building. It argues for saving about 23,000 over two years and redirecting funds to essential charities.
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Committee On Appropriations
Lowe
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Sergica
Executive Council
Daib
World Sea Queer
Capital Commission
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Weideman
SIM
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Hamid Ga
Iowa
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Elsworth
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Keel
Rev
A. Brown
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Toaki
Kuony
Duckne
Webster Ciants
The Chicken Business Interest Draws Editor Note
The Tres editor has taken an unusual interest in the chicken business and is frequently asked what makes it worthwhile. He replies that the topic offers both intrigue and potential profit, though details remain to be clarified.
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Lowe Mining Company
Oe du Hapids
Iowa
Lyediestara
Foster
Watty
Anthony Bugt
Gridley
L. Benedict
Thair
A.D
Cod Rapids
Tows
W. K. Wisner
Wf. Watts
Rephy
The Salvation Army Story From London to America
A long article traces the Salvation Army from its London origins in 1865 under William Booth and his wife to its spread across Europe, Australia, and North America. It details its marches, corps, uniforms, and leadership, noting arrests for disorderly conduct as it seeks public attention to rescue the neglected.
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Lheir
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Moors
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The
Poultry Prosperity Praised In Rural Reverie
A writer extols the pleasures of poultry keeping and its national economic impact. He cites Mr Hoyt’s figures on poultry products, eggs and meat, notes the mismatch between dairy lobbying and poultry wealth, and lauds the barnyard fowl as a potent national asset inspiring farmers and readers with vivid imagery of chickens crowing and the humble hen powering regional wealth.
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Hoyt
Bedford Farmers’ Club
China
Minnesota
Chanticleer
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