Ostrich Plumes Scarce Amid War Turbulence
London reports a sharp curtailment in ostrich plume supply due to the South African war. Next Mincing Lane sale faces a potential $270,000 feather deficiency as buyers from Europe, America, and beyond converge. Annual feather trade exceeds $4,000,000 with prices from 7.50 to 80 per pound and wholesale margins likely to favor middlemen and milliners. Smaller tail and body feathers find use in boas.
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London
Mincing Lane
America
Khartoum
Mineing Lane
We Spring from Mad and Ape Descent Debate
A London Truth note refutes ape origins with a humorous take on human descent. The writer jests about being descended from apes or cousins, while discussing life, protoplasm, and the blurring lines between animal and vegetable life. The piece shifts to a local notice: Fort Dodge Presbytery will install Rev. W Edward McLeod next Monday at 7:45 p.m. in the Presbyterian church. Rev Newman H Burdick will preach. Rev W H P McDonald will charge the people. Rev Wm M Evans will in Cedar Rapids assist. the event is open to the public.
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London
Fort Dodge
Marriage of Henry J. Ruat and Susie Vansen in city
The Republicans note a city marriage between Henry J. Ruat and Miss Susie Vansen officiated by Rev. Prescott. Other items include a Storm Lake speech dismissing whiskey shops, a poultry pickers strike at Bingham & Son, a Terrill Tribune illustrated edition, a Cedar Rapids Republican depot article, Flanagan Sisters expanding millinery, liquor case testimony, a thank you card from Oscar Myrk, a cake walk success, and sales ads from Gerberich Music Co.
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Henry J. Ruat
Susie Vansen
Prescott
Storm Lake
Abrams
Estherville
Bro
Bingham & Son
Terrill Tribune
Haynen & Hayden
New Ulm
Sm. & St
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Flanagan
Gerberich Music Co
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Olson’s Jewelry Store
Olson, the Jeweler
J. W. LoUgh
Oscar Mybrk
Gerberich Music Istore
Cambros
CAM Bros
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