Cresco Times Bites Back At Prohibition Critics
In a spirited page 1 continuation the Cresco Times mocks government printing rivals and blasts Prohibition, citing street disorder, drink trade, and a Decorah Journal quip. It asks why culprits aren’t brought to justice as readers discuss societal norms and hypocrisy. A note on Dr J W Bissell’s Fayette presidency resignation is included amid other items and advertisements.
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Cresco Times
Samark
Chicago
St. Louis
Cresco
Creacy
Decorah Journal
Adams
Times
Dubuque
Miller Lime Kilns Open For Saturday Sale In Elgin
Miller Lime, praised by masons and plasterers as pure and best, will sell lime this Saturday at 25 cents per bushel full measure guaranteed. Kilns located one mile west of Elgin or at John Tepon & Son's Lique Yard. Regional rail excursions offer half fare to multiple towns on BRCR Ry dates July 5 and 19, August 2 and 10, September 6 and 96, October 4 and 18. Tickets valid 21 days, fare about two dollars to all points on line in Town, Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock crossing to Waverly. Tickets sold by agency agents in Amery and Cedar Rapids area.
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Elgin
John Teh Pon & Son
Lquier
Witte
CR. & Ry
Minnesota
Houth Dakota
Shell Rock
Crosing
Waverly
Inge
FOR &N. By
Addrugs
J. Manton
Cedar Rapids
Angel of the Steerage Inspires Immigrant Aid
On a Amsterdam to New York voyage the steerage passenger Miss Marie Lowenthal stood out among migrants. Known as the angel of the steerage she dressed in style yet traveled cheaply to save money for philanthropic work and aid the poor and frightened emigrants. Her father is a wealthy Amsterdam furrier and she is celebrated for generosity and hands on aid to newcomers. Captain De Vries praised her, calling her guardian angel among the poor.
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Amsterdam
New York
Werkendam
Misa Marié Lowenthal
Atlantic
Sgurepsaha
de Vries
Mias Lowenthal
Sheng
Stearage
Marie Lowenthal
Whist in the church highlights Emporia card culture
The Emporia Gazette laments overwhist as women chase prizes and stress, saying cards dominate weekly life, injure temper, and invade churches. Whist clubs and poker rooms spread on Commercial Street, while youth visit the library and pastors face temptation in cards.
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Emporia
Emporia (Kas.) Gazette
Hm- Doria
Plants That Glow In The Dark From Nature's Light Give Off
The article notes phosphorescent plants and flowers illuminating in darkness. Linnaeus observed faint night iridescence in the common nasturtium, with stronger light after sunny days. Marsh fly and fraxinella also glow. fraxinella releases volatile oil forming luminous vapor. A Dresden coal mine fungus shows shifting color lights.
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Linnaeus
Dresden
Notable Exchange Between Borem and Miss Cutting
Borem tells Miss Cutting he has not wasted her time. She replies that his time has been of no value to her. He leaves into the night wrapped in thought, after a prolonged stay with the fall damsel.
Marble Heart Ban Drops Tambourine in VOA Rites
Ballington Gooth orders no more tambourine playing by Volunteers of America as voices chant souls. Bass drum remains, maintaining its steady beat in the ceremony.
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Vamborines
Ballington Gooth
America
Pension Return From Vincennes Clergyman
Returnen the Panglom Rev. L. J. Kuith, of Vincennes Indiana, had returned a pension of $495.86 to the government, saying that the allowance was put well by an el bang.
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Panglom
L. J. Kuith
Vincennes, Ind
Cards for sale by Cedar Rapids Route agents
An advertisement touts Cedar Rapids Route high grade cards offered by agents of the B R N Ry with pricing such as 15 6s per pack two for 25 cents and 40 cents per dozen including postage paid. Also includes a testimonial for Karl's Clover Root Tan claiming relief from nervousness and digestive issues.
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Cedar Rapids
Playing Cards for Sale by Cedar Rapids Agents
By GR and N. By offer Cedar Rapids playing cards at 16c per pack, 85c per box, $1.50 per dozen with postpaid delivery. Orders via agents or addressed to the undersigned. Cards mailed postpaid or express. Also notices on constipation remedies and fresh subscriptions with wood offers.
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By Gr, & N. By
Wwe
Avaend Athinos
Mioghey Onder
Postige
Express
Monron
Po & TL
Callar Rapids
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