Troubles of a Circus Parade Delays and Heroic Management
A Rochester article recalls frequent circus parade delays and their financial impact on proprietors. It highlights Wallace show manager Ben Wallace delaying for horses to be fed, the Des Moines parade at risk, and Sam McCullough’s steady handling in Richmond as a parade hero. It notes accidents in parades are common yet can be fatal to people and livestock.
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Rochester
Ioclack
Mr. Wallace
Ben Wallace
Wallace
Des Moines
Mondy
Richmond
Sam McCullough
McCullough
Sam
McCunlough
Ike Wallace
Dolar
Sven
Mondey
Doctors and scams blamed in a moral crusade against medicine
A scathing editorial condemns physicians as greedy hypocrites across professions and blames the medical trade for exploitation. It derides licentious practitioners and touts a “home treatment” promoted by Dr McLean of the Copeland Medical Institute, citing testimonials from New Sharon and Des Moines patients about dramatic cures and affordable care.
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Sint Taterates
Towa
Mel
Henry 0. Harris
Harris- Emer Y Dry Goods Company
Hes Moines
Iowa
MacLean
Copeland Medical Institute
McGean
Thalkinlls
McLean
Henry C. Harris
Wallace's Circus Prepares Big Show With Publicity Push
The weeks the elephant was ready for the road and next Monday's city performance promise astonishment at the troupe. The circus troubles extend beyond the ring into the department of publicity led by W B Prenkin, Wallace's general agent, who controls printing and orders.
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Vance
Wallace
W. B. Prenkin
Department of Publicity
Des Moines Vacation School Opens With Surprising Enrollment
Work at Lincoln building aims to launch summer session with 150 expected scholars but over twice that number have enrolled by Friday. Morning classes run 8:30 to 11:00 with the dergarten directed by Miss Troulse Huntington and Miss Margery Gage overseeing about forty four and five year olds. Regular teachers include Miss Bertha Smith principal Miss Ida Bywater Belle Île-Connell Miss Heinl Mrs Griffeths.
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UCH
Froedel
Lincoln
Berta Smith
Ida Bywater
Belle McConnell
Reins
Griffeths
Jessie Dicks
Louise Huntington
Froebel Association Opens Des Moines Summer School
The Froebel association in Des Moines oversees a six week vacation school opened June 12 1901. Volunteers from Weat Des Moines taught while paid staff joined later. Funds from donations plus a $100 cash from the school board cover six grades and field trips. Officers include President Louise Huntington and Treasurer Agnes Jennings.
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Froebel Association
Des ‘Moines
Louise Huntington
Women's Club
National Congress of Mothers
Des Moines
Proebel Association
Weat
Schol Board
School Association Promotes Reading and Practical Work
The group offers core studies in reading, spelling, history, and arithmetic with extra classes in carpenter work for boys and sewing for girls. It formed in 1892 at Wiss Rosa Morrison’s home to foster cooperation among teachers and stations and to provide a public library. Mrs Lucy Collins, founder of kindergarten work in Dussin, is noted as an active member.
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Wiss Rosa Morrison
Schoory
Lucy Collins
Dussin
Nathan Weeks
Froebel Association
A Corner in the Kindergarten Tale of Department Leaks
A strange fragment lists many names including Billig Leone Lippincott Fitzhugh and Florence Skinner as part of a discussion on a department leak. The piece references General Miles and implies threats tied to information shared about the Philipp nine administration, noting it will not strengthen the political situation.
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Miles
Philipp Nine
War leak talk questions suppressed facts in department
A reading notes concern how information from the war department is obtained and whether facts are being suppressed. Named individuals from Indianapolis News are cited and a Bloomfield coal line is referenced as None better.
Advertising troubles plague large show tours says columnist
A discussion of touring show operations describes advertising thefts by unscrupulous agents and the misrouting of posters and materials. It notes disputes over privileges, late shipments, and fraud by advance crews, with blame on ticket greed and misused dates. The piece reflects on the Wallace show’s finances and public sentiment in Des Moines on Monday.
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Edna Dungan
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HH. Sheakley
Alice Wilson
FW. Fowler
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Blanche Mosier-Stook
Louise Orwix
Julia ©. Kelley
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Margaret Stew
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Naomi Smith
Margaret Weber
Jessie St. John
Lfred Haas
Harry G. Everett
C. Green
Blanche Scott
Aliee M. Lowry
Mary Scott
Caroline Murphy
Ida M. Duffield
Anna Settiemeyer
Lillian L. Bridgeford
Clura Kunefetter
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G. Keenin
Amelia Morton
Charles
Getchell
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Frank Worcester
Anna L. Wertz
Mabel Ford
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Notheing
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American Kola Co
Tunkle
Josephine Putnam
Lucy Lewis
Daisy Sprague
Este Hutt
Keith H. Harvey
Delphine Tygon
Bartha Baldwin
J. Douglass
T. B. Moore
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Sadie Galbraith
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