Wealth and wit mix in a curious old Iowa jumbled note
A scattered column of aphorisms and reflections on wealth, ignorance, learning, and human folly runs through a late 19th or early 20th century Iowa page. It muses on money talking, the pain of wages, the limits of vaccination, the dangers of early study, and the ease of misjudging others, with playful asides about Galileo, forgeries, and the value of a little learning. It blends wry humor with social commentary, preserving local tone and era.
Beet Sugar Domination Reduces Prices Worldwide
Global beet sugar output has surged from 182000 tons in 1864 65 to 5510000 tons by 1899 1900 while cane sugar rose to 2904000 tons. Beet sugar now accounts for about 66 percent of the world’s crop up from 13 percent, shifting production northward and cutting import costs. In Frankfort Kentucky three men were killed and four wounded in an army related shooting dispute, a feud noted as milder than modern battles.
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United States
Tropics
Tropica
Frankfort
Death of Lincoln as Nation Grieves in Grasp of Fate
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln's fatal shooting at Ford’s Theatre, the frantic spread of news, martial law in Washington, Stanton’s decisive actions, and Lincoln’s death at 7:20 AM with his wife and officials by his side. It notes the nation’s mourning, the body moved to the White House, and public viewing to follow.
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Booth
E.M. Stanton
Abraham Lincoln
Grover's Theater
President Lincoln
Secretary Stanton
Joy
White House
Robert Lincoln
Seward
Frederick
Brad
Stanton
Grant
National Intelligencer
Yenth Street
C. A. Dana
Robert
Welles
Usher
Speed
Sumner
Hay
Gurley
Tenth Street
Lincoln and the Sentinel tale of a guard and Lincoln
In the Century story Our Fellow Citizen of the White House C Buel recounts President Lincoln’s moment with a night guard at the war department. Lincoln urges the soldier inside, saying he would rather the duty be performed from within. He reminds the guard of his commander in chief status to compel the action.
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Lincoln
Grant
Washington
Stanton
White House
Mr. C. ©. Buel
President Lincoln
War Department
Kentucky Crisis Deepens Over Governor Powers Clash
In Frankfort Kentucky a clash between the executive and judiciary tops escalates as a Franklin County court officer tries to serve a notice of levying proceeding on Governor Taylor. Gov Beckham acts as governor amid turmoil with Goebel’s forces and Democratic leadership rallying at the Capitol hotel. Washington signals no federal intervention as Kentucky teeters on a constitutional crisis with martial elements and paramilitary movements around the state capitol.
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Whittle
Gov. Taylor
Frankfort
Attairs
Kentucky
Franklin County
Millare
Gav.taylor
Gay. Pecklinin
Capitol
Bookham
Hinley
Guy
Goebel
Rome
Mag Tian
London
Jor
Dome
Afr
Gaehel van Waeble
Thur
Heck
Wil
Washington
Arnee
Sepatar Eleed Blackburn
Rhea
Allen
Gilbert
Smith
Wheeler
Goebel Shot During Kentucky Governor Contest Crisis
Kentucky mob scene as William Goebel is shot in Frankfort while walking toward the capitol grounds. Marland Witthaker, a Butler County native, is charged. Goebel is mortally wounded, later sworn in, while the state guard secures the Capitol. Taylor contends, militia dispersed, and a political stalemate sparks appeals to Washington for peace.
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Prankfort
Winkfort
William Goebel
Olf
Kentucky
Amd
Marland Whittaker
Butler County
Goy
Taylor
Lowisville
Sepntor Guubel
Tenance
Goebel
Republian
Adj
Collier
Capitol
Agsigsin
Pourda
Wey. Taylor
Hareltigg
Heckham
Tayler
Tegiskuure
London
Kky
Gocel
Leelalatareminade
Triblit
United States Supreme Court
Moehely
Gas Explosion Hits Vernon Hotel Wrecked Four Hurt
Four Vernon residents were seriously injured and one family hurt when a natural gas explosion rocked a Bradford area hotel last night. Gas escaped from a broken connection and ignited by a cigarette started the blast, collapsing the front of the building and damaging a nearby bungalow. The incident occurred in Rew City, a hamlet nearby.
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Vernon
Bradford
Rew City
Am Olf
Death in a Fencing Match Ends Tragedy in Paris
In a fencing contest between Leon de Chandin and Raoul de Bouluargues in Paris, Bouluargues struck a fatal blow piercing Chandin’s eye and brain, causing instantaneous death. Police and authorities opened a murder inquiry amid shock in the arena.
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Ards
Leon de Chandin
Raoul de Bouluargues
Chadin
Roberts Arrested in Salt Lake for Unlawful Cohabitation
Roberts arrived in Salt Lake City and was arrested for unlawful cohabitation with Maggie Shipp. He was released on his own recognizance to appear for a hearing today.
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Roberts
Salt Lake
Utah
Rkham HI
Whit Ty
Maggie Shipp
Battleship Texan at San Juan Porto Rico February visit
United States battleship Texan arrives in San Juan Porto Rico where Capt W A Gibson is received at the palace by Goy tien Davis as part of a formal royal audience and official reception during the visit in February.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Vived Hhere
W. A. Gibson
Goy, Tien
Davis
Storm destroys harbor in Newfoundlands harbor area
A tornado struck the coast on Monday night causing widespread damage at Lark Harbor where the customs station and officer's residence were blown down. Twenty hours of destruction followed as the harbor was devastated and local facilities suffered.
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St. John's
N. I
Lark Harbor
Accident Ends Life of Sparta County Farmer
Willhen Myra, a leading farmer of Sparta Wisconsin, was killed when a flywheel shattered during netting work. Fragments tore through one leg and arm, ending his life. The accident occurred in February and the details are fragmentary in the report.
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Sparta
Wis
Willhen Myra
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