Crisis praised by Thomas Gay in Patriot editorials
THOS. GAY ON "THE CRISIS." Editor Patriot reviews Winston Churchill's Crisis (1855–1865) and argues it blends history with engaging fiction. The essay recounts Lincoln, Douglass, Grant, and Missouri, praising the work's truth and urging family reading to grasp Civil War era events and figures.
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Patriot
Winston Churchill
Richard Carvel
St. Louis
Mississippi
Illinois
Mr. Lincoln
Douglass
Grant
United States
Union
Planters Hotel
Kansas
Freemont
Thomas Gay
Flowers for Congress. Bouquets flood Capitol lobbies
Washington Star reports the first hours of the Fifty-seventh Congress saw masses of flowers delivered to the Capitol. Prices soared with carnations and roses while a thrifty member mused on costs, and stories of card swaps, gifts to members, and a poor woman seeking help for her family highlighted the day.
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Congress
Capitol
McKinley
Florr
Y. W
Mamima
Jove
Owly
Treckon
Bessie
Texas
Marie
Papa
Jennie
Star
Plaster Ceiling Piece Falls in Keosauqua Courtroom
A large plastering piece fell from the ceiling just over the judge’s desk in Keosauqua court. It dropped about fifteen feet and narrowly missed Judge Sloan, risking serious injury. The incident occurred yesterday evening just before adjournment, reported by the Ottumwa Courier.
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Keosauqua
Sloan
Ottumwea
County celebrates state anniversary with library displays
The 55th Iowa state anniversary is noted with free library displays featuring state history books in Chariton. A Donkey club in Chariton causes gossip as members linger, with social rules about accompanying girls home from church steps and threats of club expulsion.
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Iowa
Sisterhood of States
Free Public Library
Chariton
Byers
Guthridge Walter
Marcy Jesse
John Brown
Richman I. B. Maning
Sabin Henry
the Prairie
Garland Hamlin
Donkey Club
Creston Gazette
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It describes rapid relief from the first dose and removal of the disease’s cause. Available for 75 cents or $1.00 through D. Q. Storie, Drugist, Chariton.
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Toowoomba
Australia
Chamberlain
W. C. Wocknerr
Mr. Wockner
D. Q. Storie
Chariton
Notice of Veterinary Practice Sale and Settlement
Having sold my veterinary practice to my brother Dr J A Bown with all my old accounts settled by January 1 1902. Parties owing me on account will please call and settle by cash or note.
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J. A. Bown
I. N. Pulliam
Satisfied People Endorse Foley's Honey and Tar
Advertisers praise Foley's Honey and Tar as a dependable remedy for coughs colds and sore lungs. The testimonial notes strong approval from users and mentions supportive remarks from Farm Loans and Galloway.
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Foley
Chariton social notes greet holidays with visitors and moves
Ben Mellefont resigns clerkship at Stanley's grocery. Selma Freeburg and Miss May Lamme visit or assist in local stores during holidays. many residents, college students and relatives travel between Chariton and nearby towns for Christmas and returns. Corrine Casper born to Fred and Mrs Casper at Carl Junction, Mo.
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Ben Mellefont
Stanley
Selma Freeburg
Lockwood
May Lamme
Simpson College
Indianola
Ed Culbertson
Parsons College
Faireld
CO. E. Conner
Des Moines
E. C. Wilkins
Lacona
Chariton
F. E. Hendrickson
Jessie
Annie Rickey
Russell
Ehner Gookin
Benton Township
Maude Throckmorton
Sadie Andrew
Crozier
Ethel Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Minnie Yocum
Mabel Bennington
Warren Township
Zora Smyth
Fairfiled
B.J. Bechtel
Burlington
George von Behren
W. W. Russelle
Central City
Neb
Flora Thompson
W. P. Brown
Garden Grove
Flora Watson
Nora Crail
Abe Jackson
Harry Nicklin
Ottumwa
W. H. Holmes
Kenosha
Wis
W.S. Winslow
Morgan R. Kurtz
Dakota
Lizzie Hikenberry
Lucas
Ella Conrey
Leon
C. A. Abrahamson
Nancy Moore
Clarinda
Mary
J. M. P. Smith
Chicgo
Jacob McElveen
Fred Casper
Carl Junction
Corrine
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Gay
Winston Churchhill
Jamison
James H. Jamison
East Osceola
Charles T. Zink
Osceola Sentinel
Maggie Robbins
Lucas County
Flowers For Congress
Washington Star
Galloway Land and Farm Co
Blake Building
Judge
Fluke’s
Farm Loans Peep Ace Galloway Land and Farm Co. Office Blake Building
Florence Maple
Waight’s
Tessie Slater
Sheridan, Mo
Jessie Myers
V. V. Shular
Gladys
Emerson
T. E. Edwards
Southwest Corner Square
Riverside
L. H. Russelle
Nrth Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
North Side Meat Market
H. J. H. Steinbach
Postoffice
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