Roosevelt as Mediator for Russia and Japan Peace
Editorial lauds President Roosevelt for offering U S mediation to end the war between Russia and Japan. It praises a peaceful solution over naval might, calls war a demon, and envisions a future when swords are turned to plowshares and disputes are resolved peacefully. The piece champions fidelity to fair dealing and argues the United States should lead in benevolent international arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
United States can meet European tariffs with self-reliance
The text argues the U S can withstand discriminatory tariffs due to vast resources, self sufficiency in food and manufacturing, and argues for an absolutely just commercial policy. It asserts the nation’s wealth, population growth, and intellect justify prompt retaliation to protect living standards, citing Secretary Shaw. It ends with a biblical quote about providing for one's own household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Shaw
Iowa Manufacturers Seek State Goods Preference
The Iowa State Manufacturers Association, in Waterloo, unanimously resolves to form a five member committee to urge the state board of control to buy Iowa made supplies for state institutions. They urge “Iowa goods for Iowa people” and favor local suppliers, printers, and newspapers in public purchases, arguing loyalty and tax support for public service. The Cedar Rapids Republican questions why Iowa faces negative views on industry and cites comments by Gov Boies and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Manufacturers Association
Waterloo
State Board of Control of
Iowa
Board of Control
State Board of Control
County Boards of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Boies
Campbell
Cummings
Russell
Bonaparte Named Secretary of the Navy
Washington reports Hon. Paul Morton will retire and Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will succeed him as Secretary of the Navy. Bonaparte, a lawyer and reform advocate allied with Roosevelt, praised the common citizen and the square deal while arguing voter fitness should be judged individually, not by race or birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul Morton
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Morton
Bonaparte
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Voltaire
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Land for the landless draws broad attention amid public works
The article notes the US government states and private capital supporting land reform as important benevolent work. It reports the Monona Harricon drainage ditch contracts were awarded at Onawa, Saturday, signaling progress in public works and irrigation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Union
Monona-Harricon
Onawa
Reclaiming Arid Lands in Billings Montana
Indebted to Harry N. Lewis of the reclamation service for a copy of the Billings Gazette Twentieth Anniversary Edition. Describes Billings as the irrigated center, with government and private works reclaiming vast lands. Notes projects on Yellowstone valley and Crow Indian lands, 260,000 acres, plus Clark's Fork development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Lewis
Government Reclamation Service
Billings
Montana
Billings Gazette
Rocky Mountain City
Government’ Reclamation Service
Billings Land and Irrigation Company
Yellowstone
Clark's Fork
Baby’s Eczema Cured by Cuticura in Six Weeks
A six week old infant with scalp eczema covered the top of the head with thick scales that peeled and pulled hair out. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the scales stopped reappearing and hair grew back thick. The mother from Bridgeport Conn reports the cure as of February 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Burges
Iranistan Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Cure for eczema advertised by Mrs Burges 1903
In a February 28 1903 note Mrs Burges praises Cure permanent and the Caticura line for a baby with severe head eczema. She reports the child now six years old with thick hair and a clear scalp after using Caticura Soap Ointment and baths for relief sleep and comfort.
Government plan to reclaim irrigable lands in Rocky Mountains
The government aims to bring 225 000 cares and the Sak Basin 500 000 acres under profitable cultivation. The vast project will reclaim millions of irrigable acres in the Rocky Mountain region. Lands will be sold to actual settlers in limited areas who will live on and cultivate them, leading to a future of owner-occupied farms and expanding homesteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sak Basin
Great Rocky Mountain
Iowa Census Indicates Ten Percent State Population Rise
The 1905 Iowa state census is predicted to show a statewide population increase near ten per cent, reversing fears of decline from 1900. Rural areas fell as residents moved to cheaper lands, but urban centers grew enough to offset losses. Secretary Davison notes no county figures yet but expects a rise, possibly reaching ten per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. H. Davison
Executive Council
State of
County of
Lucas
Ss. We
J. A. McElveen
John Culbertson
Pennsylvania Railways Sets 18-Hour New York to Chicago Run
The Pennsylvania railroad introduced a special train promising an 18 hour trip between New York and Chicago, starting June 11, running over a thousand miles with sections reaching speeds above 127 miles per hour. Passenger reports describe impressive pace bursts and reliable schedule performance.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Crestiline
Fort Wayne
Oklahoma and Kansas Farmers Assure Government Support
Farmers of Oklahoma and Kansas pledge to cover any deficit if financial distress forces them to seek government aid, promising direct support to Secretary Shaw in such a scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas
Shaw
Foley's Kidney Cure Claims Cure for Brights Disease
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disorders including Bright's disease and diabetes promising quick relief with continued use. It urges starting today to prevent late trouble and cites Storie & Patton as distributors. A Memphis man is fined for breach of peace due to snoring in church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Storie
Memphis
Arnica Salve Praised for Sores and Burns
A reader notes Arnica Salve as a highly effective remedy for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The testimonial mentions satisfaction with the product and implies endorsement for aiding recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.K
L Gregory
Czar Peace Demand and Editorial Snippet
A fragmented clipping notes pressure for instant peace urged by Walter Wellman to the Czar. It mentions exhausted women and a Nebraskan professor arguing four children form an ideal family, without proposing how to reduce excess population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Nebraska
Three Physicians Treated Him Without Relief
A patient with severe kidney trouble sought help in Paducah Kentucky and reports that Foley's Kidney Cure produced fast relief after one bottle and full cure after three bottles, claiming a dramatic recovery from ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancy
Paducah
Kentucky
Foley
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United States Depository
Stroud & Burham
Smyth
N. W. Corner Square
Lee Tacker
Prop
Star Bakery
East Side Brick
Chariton
Dr. King
Foley Shoney
B.& Main I
al Chariton
Janesnner
Charite Ee Ieeoner
Se Ghee Tae
Editorial
Secretary OF the Navy
Baby
A. A. Ekfelt
EAS
A.A. Ekfelt
South Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Corydon
J. A. McKiveeen
J. A. Brown
P. V. Vanarsdale
I. N. Bowen
Notary Public
Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain
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