Russian official seeks exit talks in England amid trade push
A grey haired Russian official, described as highly skilled and pro-German in industry, travels to England to discuss trade and possible access to German machinery and technical expertise. He argues Germans are more ready to supply industrial equipment, while he contemplates avenues for leaving Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
Moscow
Siberia
Wari Ho
Germany
Germar
Railway expansion and foreign investment plans emerge
The speaker outlines April proposals to fund locomotives rails mills and railway construction by concessions in Russia. He envisions foreign coal firms exporting output with government shares while obeying Russian labor and resource laws, stressing transport as crucial in peace and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Business Man for Governor
Those who urged business methods for state affairs are not discouraged by Democratic nominee C. I. Herring of Des Moines. Herring is a leading Iowa business figure praised for his proven organizational skill and public esteem, with Nate Kendall also shaping the campaign through canvass and literature. The piece argues Iowa needs a business minded administration to counter years of professional politicians.
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C. i. Herring
Deg Moines
Iowa
Herring
Nate Kendall
Tf Yowa
G. le Hlerting
One Way To Cure It Des Moines Friends Walkout
Friends of Ernest R. Moore protest Des Moines press and capitol politics over biased treatment of candidates and delegates. The piece notes Democrats once quit conventions here to force fair press coverage and urges Republicans to adopt similar tactics. Des Moines may improve when dollars stop flowing to other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest R. Moore
Des Moines
Capitol
Dean's Kidney Pills Proved Helpful in Maquoketa Case
Maquoketa resident N. M. Follett of Olive Street reports two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills relieved a two year struggle with back pains ankle swelling and kidney irregularities. Follett says the remedy cured him and encourages others to try it. price 60 cents is noted and Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is listed as manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Maquoketa
N. M. Follett
Olive St
Lambago
Ma. Follett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Aterow
Auction notices and land sale offers from 1900 era
Classified items offer farm and land sales near Maquoketa and Medford Wisconsin. Listings include 160 acre estate farms in Poland China stock line and mixed timber land with easy terms, plus rent-to-own options and dairy farm inquiries. Sellers seek quick responses and provide contact details for A Hoovler and Bib River Ind Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Martin Teshak
Maquoketa
C. AL Hoovler
Bib River Ind Company
Medford
Wis
RAT-SNAP claims record with traps sold in a week
Mrs Emily Shaw touts RAT-SNAP noting twelve units trapped in a week after buying a single trap. The product comes in three cake sizes priced at $1.00 and is sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores No 12-8T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Shaw
Snow White Pharnacy
McAllister
Calamus Graduate Samui Pheas Visits City for Five Week Vacation
A fragment notes Samui Pheas completing his school at Calamus and spending a five week vacation in the city. Details on family gifts and a transfer are vaguely referenced in the disrupted text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samui Pheas
Calamus
Our City
Billie’s Change and a Pair in a Spring Romance
Billie, a wealthy suitor, pursues Connie under her mother Mrs. Webster’s watch. A windy spring night scatters Connie’s hat and tests Billie’s resolve as he schemes to express his love despite parental obstacles. The episode ends with a clumsy, unresolved pursuit of affection.
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Bilie
Billle
Billie
Connie
Connie Svas
Constance
Bill
Brie Callessta
Bille
Tonkert
Mrs. Webster
Hig Gharee
Jericho
Billi
Wolcott
Acelle
County Exhibits Planned for Toowa State Fair
Counties across Town plan to center exhibits at the Toowa State Fair from August 21 to September 3. Officials announce increased premiums from 150 to 200 dollars per qualifying exhibit. Premiums depend on county scores above 500 of 1 000 points, shared pro rata by district. Each county scoring over 500 earns 50 dollars plus fair funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Farm Bureau Federation
Fairy Dod
Tara State Fair Extends Run to Two Weeks This Year
The Tara State Fair board announced a two week schedule this year, after years of overcrowding. The fair opens Friday August 27 with Auto Race Day, and the first two days focus on preparation as attendance grows.
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Tara
Free Circus At State Fair Attracts Top Acts
A state fair advertisement touts a free circus with clowns acrobats jugglers wrestlers and aerial acts. The show promises talent from major circuses and performs daily in front of the fairgrounds during the event.
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Tf Sacinde
Oplental Trounes
Wh Snistaml
Noted Band Coming to State Fair Program
The state fair's program will feature Thaviv's Band and International Ballet. The noted band earned a strong reputation as a concert draw and was a major attraction at last year's fair.
Thought Horse Shoe Lucky in Early Modern Beliefs
The text notes belief in horseshoes as luck charms reaching a peak around the late 18th to early 19th century. It cites Lord Nelson’s practice of attaching a horseshoe to victory and observes horseshoe sightings above doors in towns. It also reflects on early marriage bringing new emotions and changing habits.
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Lord Neilson
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Jackson County
the Sentinel Company
G. W. Brown
V. Pres
C. Young
y.Treas
SS Co
Towa
U.S
Canada
Ea Alco
Blake
Frank Springer
Geo
W. Blake
Kerchiel
Eimer
Bernard
F. J. Fitzpatrick
Burke's Grocery
Babuque
S. A. Kennedy
North Main Street
Eggs and Poultry
Sustee
Howard Cooper
Mgr
Ford
Kobrs Packing Co
Davenport
Blige Star
Dreamers
Sabula
Milwaukee Depot
Hurstville
Arthur Palmer
Esger Buick Co
Budde
Nants
Buddy
Mildred White
PW Chefs
Depruizht
Univ: 5
Lazen
Edieos
Fipe Avenus
New York City
Edison
Stradivarius
Albert Spalding
Agn
Henry Hadley
Snow White Pharmacy
Fletcher
Canfusioo
Sr. Edison
Hoffmann Bros
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