Inter-County Journal opinions and regional notes
A dense set of editorial items discuss church membership, politics, and newspaper rhetoric. The piece rebukes tolerance of questionable members, critiques Waterloo Reporter and Blythe faction coverage, and endorses Geo D. Perkins while critiquing Governor Cummins. It also cites Minneapolis Journal praise for public service reform, and comments on postmasters, rotation in office, sanitation, medical public concerns, and a cash wealth question. The Hampton Chronicle and local papers are contrasted, with criticisms of clientless barristers and journalism standards. The column closes with notes on export-import wealth and a Fort Dodge gas lamp explosion injuring several, ending with a quip about Hetty Green.
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Waterloo
Cummins-phobia
Blythe
Cummins
Geo. D. Perkins
Perkins
Cumming
Catmins
Pepieg
Minneapolis Journal
Hamptons Chronicle
Nanby
Congress
Cortulyon
Fightin Joe Wheeler Remembered In Press Commentaries
A collage of editorials recalls Fighting Joe Wheeler as a brave nationalist. The Sioux City Tribune notes reform trends as February events crowd calendars. Reports on farm wealth, homicide statistics, and the health value of water close the selection.
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Washington
Siouxny Tribune
Pensioners Dying Rapidly Mark Civil War Claim
Washington reports 28 600 Civil War pensioners died in six months, per Pension Commissioner Warser. Total pensioners December 31 stood at 679 234, underscoring a rapid decline in eligible veterans. Mrs George W Catt donated the late Mr Catt’s library to Iowa State College. The gift was left to his wife for discretion during the past decade. England's alcohol spending tops 875 million to 950 million annually, a figure the piece calls satirical in tone. Blacksmith O B Berry fatally injured on Great Western tracks near Hansel, dying after being struck and thrown about forty feet. he leaves a widow and two children.
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Washington
Warser
George W. Catt
Mr. Catt
Iowa State College
O. BP. Berry
Hansel
Great Western
Erry
Remembering Myra in Winter Snow and Loss
A reflective note recalls a past romance with Myra now gone beneath the snow. The speaker packs away letters, tears fall, and he imagines a reunion beyond this life, expressing longing, memory, and enduring affection for a departed beloved.
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Myra
Bond of Boys Damon and Pythias on a Fence Walk Memory
A childhood friendship centers on an alley fence where the narrator and Coffee Bean, a freckled companion, form a strong bond. They share adventures from riding a wooden brank to rescuing and tending pet rabbits, facing rough scrapes, and a memorable tale of a runaway rabbit captured by Coffee Bean’s father. The tale recalls long hours together, shared meals, and a devout companionship that defined their youth.
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Lota
Esataida
Ned
Damon
Pythias
Coffee
So I
G Ralative
South Dakota
Cottes Bean
Coffee Bean
Lame Back Remedy Advertises Pain Maku and Bandages
An old fashioned remedy advertisement suggests Chamberlain's Pain Malu to treat lame backs caused by wisules. It recommends applying two or three times daily with vigorous rubbing. If unresolved, bind pieces of flannel dampened with Pais Belin and follow other instructions. Sold by Julbo M Nix.
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Julbo M. Nix
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Inter-County Journal
By Ora E. Scales
Ackley
The
Hampton Chronicle
Chronicle
Fort Dodge
Mate
Hetty Green
America
Hetty
World
United States
Joe Wheeler
Chicago Tribune
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sioux City Tribune
Towa
Big Adams
Okoboji
Fairfield-Ledger
Italy
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Wews
Upper Des Moines
Cedar Falls
England
Hay
Tam
Wiltord Brown
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Oo Stevens
Todeed
Chas
A. Stevens & Bros
J. S. Roberts
Express
Montgomery W & Co
Rooster Baker
Swifts Pride
Suni
Montero Ar
Wwe
Howe Elma
John F
Herman
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