Political chatter and local notes from The Reporter
The issue covers subscription rates for one year at a dollar, Iowa politics around Cummins and Perkins in Des Moines Des Moines and Cres ton, with railroads aiding Cummins. It notes Page county endorsements for Senator Lewis and Jessie Field for superintendent, plus a Monte Carlo anecdote and a subscriber plea about continuing delivery after expiration.
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Monte Carlo
Medbury
Des Noines
Orient
Alh
Gilay
Fragmentary Note on Subscribers and Payments Practices
The passage describes how some subscribers resist paying, promising to send the paper years ahead, and then deny subscription when billed. It contrasts those who never pay with those who resume after expiration, showing unreliable behavior in enforcing payments.
A Thing to Heed in Shenandoah Society
A short lineago by Mr. Jamison warns Shenandoah readers of local concerns about girls and young men. The writer urges country mothers to monitor their daughters, noting late night movements near establishments and the risk of criminal temptations, urging guardians to keep girls in at night to prevent regret.
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Jamison
the World
Shenandoah
Republicans of Atchison County Delegates Named
The Atchison County Republicans met at Tarkio on Monday of last week and chose delegates. State delegates were W. F. Rankin, C. B. Dragoo, R. E. Gaede, M. A. McNeal, L. R. B. Thompson, and D. E. Williams. Judicial delegates were Bart Author, Clayton Appleman, J. G. Bailey, A. J. Mitler. Congressional delegates were K. P. Hall, Dr. W. R. Strickland, T. A. Bailey, W. H. Wright, Dr. J. S. Abbott, W. A. Good, and W. M. Rankin.
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Atchison County
Tarkio
W. F. Rankin
C. 8. Dragoo
R. E. Gaede
M. A. Mc Neal
L. RB. Thompson
D. E. Wiliams
Bart Author
Clayton Appleman
J. G. Bailey
A. J. Mitler
K. P. Hall
W.R. Strickland
T. A. Bailey
WH. Wright
J. S. Abbott
W. A. Good
W. MM. Rankin
Burdock Blood Bitters Endorsed for Vital Health
An advertiser claims Burdock Blood Bitters build up sound health and keep you well, contrasting a healthy man as a king with an unhealthy man as a slave. The copy emphasizes vitality and wellness through the product’s use.
Hamburgh High School Praises Library and Student Achievements
The Hamburg school reports 2500 volumes in its library with 800 dollars added in five years and strong literary and science collections. In the latest term 72 pupils enrolled with only five and a half percent failing to earn credits, up from 117 with nearly 25 percent lacking credits five years earlier. Contest results show district runner up and state first place in recent debates, plus consistent athletic success, including Premont Mills contests where the team placed second.
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John Stoddards
Werner
Iowa
Hamburg
Sidney
Binner
Premont-Mills Cotests
Drag proves its value for Hamburg streets
A North Sixteenth Street test in Hamburg shows the spill leg drag quickly level a poor dirt road into a smoother surface, filling ruts and lumps. Under adverse rain, about sixteen blocks were improved in under half a day with one team, at roughly 10 cents a block, signaling strong push for broader use. The device, praised by City officials, is deemed the best and cheapest road maker.
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Kregel
Yeater
Walker
North Sixteenth Street
First Avenue
North Sixteenth
Nebraska City Tribune
Baking Powder Claims Questioned by Retail Journal
The Retailers' Journal of Chicago labels 25c alum baking powders as a deception affecting consumers and retailers. It notes the cost gap between UG-cent and 3-cent alum powders is indistinguishable, with executives admitting they come from the same source. It argues the consumer perceives high price as quality, while the powder remains a low-grade product.
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Retailers
Journal
Chicago
Bell
Veteran journalist Thornton dies after long public life
John Thornton a longtime county newspaper man and Civil War veteran dies aged 80. Born September 26, 1833 in Bureau County Illinois he worked as engineer conductor and station agent before buying the Farragut Sentinel and guiding it for 26 years. He served in the 1th Illinois Infantry becoming second lieutenant and was first commander of Ransom Post G A R. Seven children survive with his wife Helen Lyle.
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John ‘Tharnten
Bragall
Leader
Bureau County
Ilinois
Helen Lyle
Elmira
Thornton
Kewenee
Touton
Ill
1Th Illinois Infantry
Stack County
Kewanee
Fremont County
Farragut
Farrag
Newspaper blamed for high ad prices in small town
The excerpt blames the newspaper for ad price complaints and notes an accidentally guilty compositor taking days off to rabbit hunt in the Nemaha bottoms. It ends with a remark that people don’t read the ads.
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Talmage
Newby
Bub H Ib
Nemaha
Harald
Alarming Situation From Constipation and Liver Neglect
An alarming situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. This condition is unknown to those who use Dr. King's New Life Pills, the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Julies Drug Co. Drugstore price 25c. Miss Varna Pisher returned home last week from her season pol vrimaming at Maitland Mo.
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Dr. King
Julies Drug Co
Misa Varna Pisher
Maitland Mo
Fountain Pen Offer From The Kansas City Journal
An offer promises a free fountain pen with a one year Daily and Sunday Journal subscription payment of four dollars. The pen features a rubber handle and 4 karat gold paint, fully warranted, mailed to The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City Missouri. The offer expires July 1, 1906.
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Kansas City Journal
Kansas City
Daily
Sunday Journal
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Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Carlyle
Page County
Lewis
Republican Party
Sir Lewis
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Bremont
Jessie Field
Gene
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Barton Pitts
Francis Sts. St. Joseph, Mo
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