Bridge construction in Hancock county hinges on reinforced cement
The Leavenworth Times notes Hancock county solves bridge problems by using reinforced cement and cement bottoms to reduce heavy abutments and washouts. It contrasts waterway and material costs with long running price trends, arguing paper prices rose due to trusts rather than tariffs, echoing Uncle Joe Cannon's stance.
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Hancock County
Duto
Joe” Cannon
Leavenworth Times
Mrs Julia Ward Rowe replies on suffrage debate
Julia Ward Howe defends American woman suffrage in a letter to the London Times replying to Mrs Humphrey Ward. Howe notes growth of the movement since the 19th century, rising NAWSA income, petitions and referendums, and opposition mainly from conservatism and liquor interests while highlighting strong support among women. Also mentions W B Allison's death and long public service.
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Julia Ward Rowe
Humphrey Ward
Myers
Julia Ward Howe
New England Woman Suffrage Association
London Times
America
Ward
Howe
National American Woman Suffrage Association
New York
Michigan
Chicago
Massachusetts
Waasl
Whittier
Whiskey’s ruinous grip spurs calls for restraint and remedy
A Lehigh Argus editorial condemns whiskey as the chief factor in Gowrie tragedy and in the lives ruined by alcohol. It cites Will Carr’s confession, families broken, a farm lost, a mother in an asylum, and public costs. The piece also quips about Taft on phonograph, weather affecting cigars, peach surplus, and urges preservation of crops. It ends by praising Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household cure and notes a local concert at Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiskey
Lehigh Argus
Gowrie
Will Carr
Iowa
Cherokee
Marshal Nicholson
Sidney Iowa supervisors approve drainage district and relief appointments
Fremont county supervisors met in Sidney on Aug 3 with Gilmore presiding. They reviewed and allowed numerous bills for jail coal pauper care and office supplies. They approved a drainage district examination and appointed A A Tomson to the Soldiers Relief Commission for the coming term. Adjourned after confirming routine business. Peru to build a vinegar factory with work to start soon.
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Sidney
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Gilmore
Huston
Dons
Wits
Burdick
Judd
Brown
Peepee Ger
Culley M
Culley M. P
Coleman G
Oftica
Eclipse Lumber
Farragut Leader
Geo. M. B. S
Phillips, D
Wembse
Paupers Hamburg
Round Bros
Randolph Enterprise
Cscs
Sidney Sun
Smith & Sherlock
Vosler
Riverton
Spittler, Henry
Cess
Mary 5
Batdering
Seth Deanne
Fremont County
Lowa
A. A. Tomson
Tabor
Soldiers Relief Commission
George Gilmore
G. C. Coleman
Amditar
Lucky to be Dead Among royal assassins and regicides
The passage notes that those who killed kings and emperors face harsh fates, including hanging or life in solitary confinement. It cites Bresci and Lucchini’s outcomes, mentions Persian shah plotters tortured to death, and recalls executions like boiling alchemists, ending with an advertisement for Doan's Ointment for skin itch.
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Portugal
Bresci
Humbert
Italy
Lucchini
Austria
Persia
Paris
Ww L Kenney M D Eye Nose and Throat Specialist
Dr Ww L Kenney an eye nose and throat specialist based at 6th and Edmond St Joseph Missouri announces correspondence solicited for professional inquiries and referrals from readers and medical peers.
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L. Kenney M.D
6Th & Edmond “St Joseph Aissouri
Mrs Morrell of Sterling Visits Watson
Mrs Morrell of Sterling and her son Ned, visiting with her mother Mrs Andy Hydinger, spent Saturday in Watson and joined relatives there for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morrell
Sterling
Ned
Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Promises Strength
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a great system tonic and builder to improve strength, appetite, digestion, and sleep, encouraging steady health and enjoyable living. It presents the product as a comprehensive remedy for vitality.
Texas Land Company promotes safe investment in prairie real estate
A Texas Land Co. advertisement urges renters and landowners to invest in Texas land instead of banks or rent payments. It touts 100,000 acres in Randall Hale Swisher counties, with prices 12 to 40 dollars per acre, railroad access, water, and a sleeping car from Omaha to Canyon City. It promises profits, climate benefits, and direct purchasing to save money.
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Renter
Mr. Ladnford
Wall Street
Randall
Hale
Swisher
South Plains
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha
Canyon City
Texas Land CO
Chamber of Commerce
Neb
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Hamburg
War
Llaft
Oia
Janes
Sherman
Wow
Morrow
Afion
Union County
H.W. Byers
Harlan
Shelby County
John F. Riggs
Sigourney
Keakok County
Supreme Court
Hll
Bousquet
Kiexvile
Marian County
Cama
Cursdur
Wayne County
Hepburn
Clarinda
Page County
Davidsox
Tantburg
Nu Nomivanay
Eur
E. Miller
Clark
C. Harrison Boss
Towiship
Harry E
Wood Frame Township
W.S. Roberts
Fisher Township
Sidney Township
Camry
Della Simoxs
Ibis
Wm B. Allison
United States
Dubuque
Allison
Senate
Higago Daily
Interochan
Taft
South
Dallas News
Baby
Willie
Mama
Grandma
Dr. Thomas
August Hentz
Martie Putman
Chloe Weir
Innes
Peru
Via
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Vuestle
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Yellowstone Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Park
Big Horn Basin
D. Clem Denver
Landserkers Information Bureau
Wyo
Yellowstone
Valley
Mont
San Francisco
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Boston
Mass
Toledo
Ohio
Algonac
Mich
C. M. Privett
C.B
G.R- R
Doan
Frank Davis
Farmers National Bank
Stocktroopers
A. Bydinger
M. Beal
J.E. Morgan
M.M. Payne
H.R. Grape
D. Butterfield
B. G. Frankl
A. Millard
U.S. National Bank
Gi. Wood
Security Bank
Ponca
W. McBride
First National Bank
Elgin
Nebr
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