Interstate rail rates spark Iowa interjection in State Register
The inter-state commerce law prompts critique of railroad practices and calls for equalized rates criticized by the State Register and Chicago Journal. Des Moines, Iowa, is cited for restrictive rules, while discussions of a special legislative session in Iowa surface to curb cross state rate manipulation.
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State Register
Lowa
Chicago Journal
Register
Ges
Des Moines
Chicago
Towa
Wisconsin
Jinois
Minnesota
Duluth
Illinois
Congress
Easy Divorces in Iowa Face Stricter Judicial Scrutiny
A regional column argues Iowa divorce cases grow tougher as Linn County judges demand stronger, corroborated testimony before granting a divorce. Judge Lineham urges caution, noting incompatibility often hides deeper moral concerns, while highlighting George W. Jones as a pivotal Iowa pioneer.
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Lowa
Ataere
Linn
Lineham
Dubugte
Mary
Dubuque tribute honors aged statesman Jones
The Dubuque business community raised thirteen hundred dollars for Hon. J. K. Grimes to aid George W. Jones and his wife, paying off a $300 mortgage and providing $500 for Mrs. Jones. The act restores public appreciation amid Jones’s long political estrangement and late-life generosity in a showcase of local charity.
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Ebe
Crngress
Wisconsin
United States
Towa
Bogota
Iowa
George W. Jones
Dubuque
South
Jones
Sidage
J. K. Grimes
Decline of Crime Linked to Prohibition Wins Iowa Praise
The Town Secretary of State reports for year ending September 30 1486 that Iowa saw only 1645 criminal convictions an average of sixteen per county with fifty five counties posting no jail commitments. Proponents argue the crime drop follows closing saloons while opponents seek other causes amid state moral pride.
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Adair
Kossuth
Adams
Ppanoose
Ouiaa
Benton
Lyon
Beene
Alaska
Bremer
Marion
Beuna Viste
Mille
Calhoun
Mitchell
Cedar
Monroe
Cherokee
Montgomery
Clarke
O'Bren
Clay
Oscaloosa
Delaware
Bare
Dickinson
Palo
Alto
Pocahontas
Fayette
Ringgold
Floyd
Saw
Fremont
Iowa
Saloon License Question Sparks State Law Debate
A Dubuque Herald ad quotes city saloon practices as not protecting under state law. The Burlington Hawkeye questions whether saloonkeepers would pay a hundred dollar license if city authorities would not intervene, implying immunity.
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Dubuque Herald
Burlington
Monument to Gen Garfield Prompts Inaugural Debate Tone
A Washington letter from May 2, 1897 notes the bronze Garfield statue at Capitol Hill as the nineteenth outdoor memorial to public men. It recalls the Army of the Cumberland society funding the artwork, Garfield’s death, and references a proposed alternate inauguration date bill by Senator Ingalls. The piece contrasts springtime inaugurations with March weather and discusses Republican fiscal policies, treasury plans, and a plea for continued support for the Sunday School Union. It also lists prominent donors and church figures backing the society.
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Feo
Wasurweros
Gui Geld
Capitol Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Jackson
Scott
Green
McPherson
Thomas
Rawlins
Farragut
Dupont
Luther
Prof
Henry
Marshall
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Congress
Garfield
Lindke Anil
Gen
Garefield
Chattanoors
Army of the Cumberland
Gurflell
Amu Thesouily
Ingalls
Pensylvania Avenus
Kansas
My. Ingalls
Republicd
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
American Sunday School Union
Seciety
Montana
Dakota
Nebraska
Tews
Minnesota
Duniois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Reading Business
West
Marshall Field
Norman Williams
Wen
Samuel Merrill
Thos. Officer
N. P. Dodge
Marvin Hughiti
Levi Z. Leiter
John F. Manns
Geo. Churchil
Cyrus A. McCormick
G. B. Shaw
I. K. Hamilton
D. K. Pearsons
D. A. Knowlton
Robert Scott
D. L. Moody
E. P. Goonwin
D. D
J. B. Barrows
J. Mcphearson
J. D
W.G. Craig
F. Pe “Woodbury
D.D
First Presbyterian
Cleveland
Ohio
F. Gign
Suott
Madison Street
Chicago
Cheerful Toilers and Flemish Dance Makers In A Strange Room
A lively scene describes cheerful Flemish girls singing a sacred hymn while weaving and bobbing at their looms. A guide leads visitors through a room as the chorus fills the space with rich soprano and contralto tones. Warm memories of Good Friday reverberate with imagery of churches, candles, and religious processions. The narrative shifts to a discussion of the Chilean navy, detailing ships like the Esmeralda and Blanco Encalada, and noting comparisons to Brazil and Japan.
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France
Italy
Misericordia
Apennines
Ibdrete
Vaillante
Louisiana
Naval vessels and torpedo service in Valparaiso and Italy
A fragment lists ships in various navies with speeds from 10 to 15 knots and cannons from 30 to 180 pounds, including the ironclad Almirante Cochrane and the Huascar. It notes torpedo service in Italy and Valparaiso’s finest building repurposed for schooling, plus a vigorous Naval hero memorial. Also a food column contrasts varied meal prep and daily planning.
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England
Almirinte Cochrane
General O'Higgins
Magellanes
Auganus
Transporta Amazonas
Toltan
Yoro
Lautay
Valdiva
Chili
Valparaiso
Fiume
Italy
Republic
Arture al
San Francisco
Blind Austrian inventor Sees With Fingers in Vienna
A blind Austrian officer, twenty eight, reveals an inventor’s drive and devices. He describes a self loading rifle using a straight pull, magnetic magazines, and metal oxidation machines carved in wood, built without sight, hoping for support to finish his work amid poverty. News notes include theater and library remarks from Vienna and Brattleboro.
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Woaek
Liertemant
Hir Fingern- Targ
Feang Fortelka
Bosnia
Herve
Bret
Vienna
London
Timay
Werndl
Henry Martini
London Standard
Irregular Humor and Murky Dueling Complaints
A garbled Irish editor quarreled about duel optics claiming spectacles prevented him from sighting his target. A Western paper reports a border explosion leaving three to four men dead in the neighborhood, with uncertain details.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Warns Against Mercury Poisoning
A historical advertisement warns readers to avoid mercury containing ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by P. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy made without mercury. It notes the product is sold by druggists for 73 cents.
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H.all
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Confdence Olden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
God kissed me and other odd tales from Sun
A fragment from the Sun recounts a child’s tale about a three year old daughter of Henry E. Abbey, theatre manager. In England she overhears servants calling a nobleman “Oty Lord” and later hears him say in distress “God kissed me” as a dramatic tale unfolds.
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Henry E. Abbey
England
Pape
Various Patent Medicines and Odd Inventions Highlighted
A jumble of ad copy and brief items notes Dr Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and other ailments, rough on products, and an alcohol cure claim. Also mentions a sand play idea for children, a perfume-like washing powder, a Vermont farm toboggan joke, a patent umbrella that rings a bell, and a light sketch about women’s hearts in Philadelphia.
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Eurly
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Alleghany
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Henry George
Dlgua
Taylor
van Bursa
Warran
Washington
Wayne
Winnebago
Winnesheik
Worth
Wright
C. A. Snow & Co
U. S. Patent Office
Henry A. Clow
Vail
Ora
M. A. Taindsay & TD
M. Ross
Bellevue
Priteuwid
Duboque
Chillin
John Willems
Peru
Wiliams
Petrae Chilian
South America
Sowti
Brawil
Inger
Sir William Armstrong
Newcaste-on-Tyne
Charleston
Union Iron Works
Hotchkiss
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Gatling
Massachusetts
Ag Ku Pin
Shakespeare
Milton
Harvard College Library
Addison
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Dryden
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Pops
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Swift and
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Christian Unter
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Yska Ad Exchange
Loos
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Vermont
Philadelphia
T. M Sinclair & CO
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Towa, Pork Packers
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Third St
Thirteenth Avenue
Missouri
Pee Ana
Miller
Aly
H. Carpenter
F. Tucker
Geo
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Waukee
Lunds Gna
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HIG
Satoas
Miwaukes
Robert P. Taylor
Our City
THE
Rypichigan Life Insurance
Detroit
Farrand
Logery
Anmrance
Gets
Memcay
Tin
Qemupany
Vaeluca
Fae Company
F. A. Neles
Cedar Rapids
Miner & Morgan
Stnckholders
Cedar Rapids Galil Mining Company
Commony
Carnar
Mido
Stresta
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O’elock &. m
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City Italiv and Company
Cadur Rapids
Cinekul
Henry ¥. Ferguson
Towd Railroad Land Company
Che Olica
Tooslay
Sing
Enry V. Ferguson
Anual Meating
Dir Lown Hat and Land Company
Cicetion of
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Cedar Rapida
Tanedy
A. Mn
Henry V. Ferguson
Slozx City and
Towa Falls
Missouri Valley Land Company
Cedar Repida
Tueedtay
Wbookhollers
Mediaponucoal Company
Directiry
Ovnar
Lae Offles
Oman
Catt Rapids
Raoxlay
AiBt
Awd
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company
Anid Company
IAAT
B. Hedfield
Missouri Valley and Bintr Railway and Bridge Company
Sail Company
Cedar Rapida Lows
Soyo . RY Regpield
New York
Boston
Exrire News Co
Syracuse
N. J
Ely
Cari
Hayfever
Aril
Reylutornd
Chrentine
Rly
Ones
Mirried
Alngie
Trentment Ag
Trea
Trent
Receunt
C.O. D
Egwinatows
Orier
BALVO
St. St. Louis
Aswontisa
Gta Jaxway
Jorge
Monay
Amoriog
Vox
Othor Dex
H. Hallete & Co
Portland
Maine
Andy
Times Office
Magazi
Humber
Bush & Son
Botitohars
Bontyamlenaya
Westey
Irpol
ENS
South Secod- Si
S. Second St
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