Only Democratic Iowan in Congress
Des Moines report notes that starting March 4 the sixth congressional district will be represented by D W Sumiloy of Sigourney as the first Democrat in Congress from that district since John F Lacey. The district, once Republican since its formation, shifted through Weaver and White with Greenback and Democratic tickets before Hamilton defeated Lacey. Hamilton, a Sigourney lawyer, served as postmaster under Cleveland and on the local school board, described as a quiet public figure in his early 60s.
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Des Moines
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F. Lacey Wan
James . Weaver
Fred ©. White
Ucket
D. W. Sumiloy
Bigourey
Congress
D. W. Hamilton
Weaver
Marsena
Cutts
John
Cook
John F. Lacey
Fred E. White
Lacey
Hamilton
Hamilton & Stockman
Sigourney
Cleveland
Aman
Eaton to Join Railroad Commission as Lawyer Member
W. L. Eaton of Osage, former House member from Mitchell, will on January 1 become a member of the railroad commission. Eaton twice proposed abolishing the commission, arguing it was a useless department, but his bills failed. He will serve as the lawyer member alongside Ketchum and Col. Palmer in the next term.
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Willard Lee Eaton
Railroad Commission
Baton
Wills
Lee Baton
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Eaton
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Mr. Ketchum
Tyo
Iowa Senator Who May Not Run Again
A confused OCR paragraph centers on Nider Magee author of Bho and a ballet adaptation. It mentions a denial about a character’s death and a dispute with Hungarian newspapers over a public notice about advertising the ballet.
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Iowa
Nider Magee
Adapest
Hluetrlouauther
King
Mahogany’s Rise From Unlikely Logs to Fashion
A London physician learns mahogany’s worth after rough logs from the West Indies prove unusable at first. Heavy tools enable box making, then a bureau, and the wood’s superior beauty sparks a craze in fine furniture led by the Duchess of Buckingham.
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London
West Indies
Fexpert
Duchess of Buckingham
Labels for Engaged Girls Sparks Letters in London Truth
A London Truth writer argues an engaged girl should wear a visible label to deter suitors. She cites theater tickets and gifts as signs of interest and proposes bright ribbons reading Engaged or Promised to prevent accusations of wronging others. Critics say justice demands labels.
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Chicago Record-Herald
London
Betate
William
Roosevelt
Mark Twain
Justice Crley
Bacon as Food From Minnesota Station Reveals Bacon Value
Professor Snyder reports bacon’s popularity due to its digestible protein and fat. Lean bacon yields high protein and fat digestibility, with fat aiding digestion when eaten with other foods. A 5 percent waste allowance places digestible protein around 0.4 to 0.668 pounds and digestible fat about 0.4 to 0.6 pounds per pot, making bacon a cheaper protein source than other meats.
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Snyder
Minnesota
Ryder
Wallace and the Wheat
Wallace the car distributor in Alton recalls a misread car report with code letters. He explains a box car marked A carried wheat toward Kansas City before the yardmaster redirected it to Chicago for shipment on a Lake Shore route. The exchange highlights delays and routing confusion in railroad logistics.
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Louisana
Kansas City
Rush
Wallace
New York Central
Chicago
Lake Bhore
Mathews
Buttons and their obscure medieval origins
The fragment recounts early button use in Troy and Mycenae during the ninth century. It notes mold brushed items of silver and bronze valued for mere buttons and mentions clothing practices of past peoples including wooden designs and 18th century prohibitions by George I to promote domestic button making.
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Troy
Mycenae
Sehtlemain
Mediagual
George I
Natal
Chiggers In The Grass Haunt A Kansan Star Remembered Love
A nostalgic note from the Kansas City Star recalls a past romance marked by nature walks and deep emotion. The speaker vows memory will endure though time passes and love wounds run deep.
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The
Gras
Kanans City Star
Women at Work Across the United States in 1900
The article notes eight occupations where women are absent, rail against limits on female labor, and forecasts rising female participation. It cites 5,319,397 women in gainful work in 1900, with about 6.3 million total women over ten, and highlights teaching as highly feminized and several engineer roles beginning to open to women.
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Technical World Magazine
United States
United States Army
United States Navy
Sweden
Saragossa
Spain
United States of America
America
Orn
United Biaton
Dla
Lawort
Women enter workforce raises in the 1890s and 1900s
The article notes a surge in women's employment across US trades and industries from 1890 to 1900, with stenographers and typewriters growing from 21 270 to 114? This reflects a more than 30 percent rise, while sewing and dressmaking moved backward relative to men. Overall, women at work increased 60 percent against a 2 percent rise in the total female population.
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America
United States
Popcorn Cures Seasickness, Alleges Harper’s Dizary
A traveler on a long overland journey suffers seasickness but finds relief using popcorn from a provided box. Despite initial doubt, the corn eases nausea, allowing the trip to proceed with unusual comfort and continued use each day to stave off symptoms.
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Harper's
Geniainy
Kid Gleason and Irish Watch Missed Timely Clue
Philadelphia National League figure Kid Gleason and a friend recall a tale after a boxing outing. Police pursue a missing timepiece as they walk Marigot Street and discuss the failed search and ensuing confusion.
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Troy
Kid Gleason
The
Tigers
Frieuia
Bla Wateh
Glongon
Odaee
Hall Floyer
Ivan Mae
Over The Nuts and Wine
Woman gardener told to prune trees and groom plants despite growth. Advice stresses timely trimming to keep trees healthy and productive.
When You're in Rome A Women's Guide to Conduct
An essay advises women to follow old proverbs in social conduct in Rome and at home. It emphasizes pleasing others, delaying personal pleasures, maintaining convictions, and showing consistent love while guarding letters and friendships. It ends by urging attention to everyday small duties.
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Rome
Eome
Every ein journeys forward with Instruments for Its own punishment
A enigmatic line appears as a quotation noting that each person advances bearing tools of their own retribution, suggesting introspection on fate and accountability. The fragment hints at philosophical themes without naming individuals or events.
Walk Gracefully Like a Princess A Guide to Proper Posture
A timeless style note advises women to walk with straight posture, knee stiffness, and careful foot placement. It cautions against slouching or flashy movements, urges holding the chin, and suggests matching pace to gown length while maintaining dignity.
Sewing Hints for Home Craft and Repairs
Practical tips on making a sofa cushion cover with beeswax treated iron to prevent down, sewing seams from bottom up to reduce stretching, patching stockings with net, and using rewing silk for delicate busting to avoid marks and extend fabric life.
One Woman's Don'ts for Men
A New York Tribune piece advises men on dating conduct urging truthfulness and openness to avoid loss of trust. It warns against hiding faults and emphasizes the value of honesty to sustain relationships.
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The
New York Tribune
Sweep Day Instructions for Clean Homes and Breakfast Prep
A historic article blends domestic chores with home buying tips. It advises pacing cleaning tasks, proper clothing for sweeping, and hints at baking schedules and cooking times. It also covers choosing a home, emphasizing sunlight, drainage, sanitation, and ample storage, with cautions about wills and lease terms.
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