Midland Monthly Promotes Family Arts and Local Fame
The Midland Monthly of Des Moines highlights attractions and illustrations including The Cripple Creek Room and portraits of Ladies of the Diplomatic Corps in Washington. It notes a tribute to Judge Wright by Frank Calkin and stories by A B Cummings and Captain Ann, with Brigham staying in Des Moines amid Chicago capitalists offering documents.
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Midland Monthly
Des Moinea
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Lake Country
England
Frank Calkin
Judge Wright
A. B. Cummings
Captin Ann
Kenenaw Mountain
Womr
Nebraska
Mra
F. B. Tracy
Omaha
Midland
Tta
Chieago Times-Herald
Brigham
Chicago
Ida
Des Moines
Fig
Local notices and varied items from a 1896 paper
The page mixes advertisements for printing services and subscription terms with political notes on Senator Trowly’s proposed liquor manufacturing bill and local governance. It also recalls Mary Garvey’s jaw injury, editorials on printer’s dollars, remarks on hard times, and a memorial note on Bill Nye the humorist who died February 22 in Asheville North Carolina.
Passion Of Washingtons Life Writing Of Sally Cary
A historical sketch analyzes George Washington's intense attachment to Sally Cary, detailing how rival affections and social pressures shaped his early marriage to Martha Custis. The piece notes Washington's enduring bond with the Cary circle and how time, absence abroad, and personal resolve redirected his passions toward a stable union and lasting infidelity-free domestic life.
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Washington
Sally Cury
Lapix
Burton Harrison
Bally Cary
Mas Burpoy Fauntels Ray
Charma
England
Fire devastates Pegg residence. doctor badly burned
The Pegg home near Des Moines burned last Wednesday evening after a oil can explosion as Dr. Pegg returned from a visit. The doctor suffered severe burns to face hands and clothing, with Mrs. Pegg away in Decorah. The lower floor contents were saved, while the room with the fire originated was incinerated. The couple’s insurance will not cover the loss.
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Casino Bey
Esther Pagg
Pegg
Decorah
Ezra Schoonmaker
Tuat
Amoke
B. P. Dean
Anon
J. V. Vanca’s
Local notes from Highland and surrounding towns
Messrs Karl Wade and Fred Reagalla of Bakendhry called at McKellar's. Joseph Leighton of West Union visited the area. Miss Paige closed her Sandinavin district school with an exhibition. Mr and Mrs Andrew Venrous of Arlington greeted relatives. Miss Elin Foxwell of Dyrla visited the vicinity. Mr and Mrs E G Herrick and Dick of West Union were guests of Miss Lew last week. Ulmer Medberry of Wyrla leased the Quigley estate for a term. Mrs Matilde Leighton enjoys farming at Farmersburg. Thomas Follock, ill two months, is recovering. Martha Kilogram, 81, bought an organ for her daughter Nora. Bert Chapman visited West Union. Miss Clara Vrits returned from Elgin. Mina Leta Herrick conducted a successful winter term and will return home to West Onion.
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Joseph Leighton
West Union
Yicinity
Mies Paige
Sandinavlin
Andrew Venrous
Arlington
Elin Foxweil
Dtyrla
Mra
E.G. Herrick and
Weat Union
Lelw
Ulmer Medberry
Wyrla
Quigley
Brue Gaure
Matilde Leighton
Farmersburg
Thomas Follock
Marth Kilogman
T. & Guiditha Kimball
Miss Nora
Bert Chapman
Clara Vrits
Elgin
Mina Leta Herrick
Clermont News From The Week In Review
Clermont locals report visits from TiWie and Duke Sheehan in Chicago, L A Bryant and wife from Elin, and Sam Start of Lavern Minn. E A Fisk of the Herald heads to Dakota for spring crops while Houste will handle the brain interest during Flek’s absence. Individuals attend the Muck Ball in Elgin, with a large Clermont turnout praised as near the carnival standard.
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TiWie
Duke Sheehan
Chicago
L A. Bryant
Elin
Clermont
Thesda
Houg
West Union
Elein
Ale
Mra
Bilis
Erlunda
Cotte
Wolch
Jubony McGuhrus
Rockwell
Bryant
Elgin
Grueh
Wigarloo
Pringle
Clermot
Envi Wade
Fred Rougoltz
Elkaler
Sam Start
la Veron Minn
Oakdaly
Webb
Longtuld
Andrews Opera Co
Thom
Elvin
The March Ladies Home Journal Dance Scene
A vivid fragment from Laura EB Richards in March Ladies Home Journal describes a lively group of girls dancing a prancing skipping routine. The scene features Madge Kitty Nell and others in festive dress, with partners chosen, curtseys performed, and merry steps to the rhythm as the crowd chimes in.
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Elane
Madge
Kitty
Hurself
Fenrith
Nellie
Ross
Trip
Akip
Beck
Bow
Anya
Bo Meurip
Ned
Laura EB
Richards
Home Journal
Trade or Sell Musical Instruments and Trade Goods
Wor Trade or Sale offers cor djon a to sell or trade anti-harps and other instruments for cash at low figures. Also listed are old Arctic and rubber goods to repair, with a note to bring damaged items for repair. A pharmacist quips about De Witt's Little Early Risers as a world regulator.
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Onta
Way
Hana Kurner
M. O. Kunamy
Karl's Clover Root Tea Ad Promises Clear Complexion
A fragmented advertisement from W. El Finke touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier for a clear and beautiful complexion. The copy is garbled but emphasizes sale by W. El Finke and mentions a 18 A Natural Dewutiller. The health claim centers on improving nerves and mood.
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B. B
W. EL Finke
Karl
Henry and the Dumas Books at the Grocery Scale
A humorous tale about a grocer weighing books. Harper's Drawer adapts a rule of estimation as Dr. 8 buys Dumas works. The grocer weighs the complete writings on scales, joking the books tipping twenty two pounds and costing him twelve dollars, a bargain at sixty cents per pound.
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Henry
Harper's Drawer
Duemasges
Dumas
Duman
Lady Waterford's Jacket Gift Reflects Charity Spirit
In 1891 the sorrow over Lady Waterford's death was deep as accounts recall a tale of charity. After her death her effects were distributed and one man treasured a worn jacket, telling how she once sheltered a tramp in a ditch. She removed her jacket to cover the injured woman and walked home aiding the fading figure, embodying selfless care without concern for harm to her own attire.
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Waterford
Mile
New York
Calve
Carmen
Garden Pump and Clock Debacle in Kansas
An Indianapolis Journal report details a Kansas incident where a self-winding clock idea failed as a windmill pump caused garden water to overheat, leading to a broken contraption and a digression into politics. The tale includes a ginger-bearded observer and a humorous misinterpretation about the device’s purpose.
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Saya
Indianapolis Journal
Country Court House
Rao
Kansas
Lease
The Two Mittens and the Women Scholars
A fragmentary reminiscence notes changing views on professional women in Philadelphia clubs. It recalls two women called “the two kittens” and hints at a university spring degree and a club officer presiding with parliamentary order.
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Dreas
Mollerehimaet
Philadelphia
Jung
Mew to Live Long and Gentle Habits Promoted
A discussion on longevity emphasizes inheritance, temperate habits, and mental calm. It notes urban burdens and business pressures strain both personal health and family life, urging balanced living for executives and professionals.
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W H Finke
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James Whitcorsh Riley
Ros Ina Kimmet Sherwood
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Twenty-fifth General Assembly
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Bill Nye
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