Warn Readers About Bogus Stanley Books
Iowa's Homestead cautions readers about numerous fake Stanley books advertised as histories of Stanley's Africa adventures. It notes Stanley's genuine work is unwritten, to be titled In Darkest Africa and published by Charles Scribner's Sons, with Henry M. Stanley as author.
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Stanley
Africa
America
Henry M. Stanley
Charles Scribner's Sons
Herbert Ward
J. We Buel
Aruimi
Iowa
Homestead
Come out Ladies and help the good work to move on rapidly
A local dry goods store appeals to women to visit and take part in clearance sales. The ad boasts extreme low prices on fresh merchandise and promises lively store activity as seasonal stock must go out. It emphasizes courteous treatment, fresh goods, and lower prices than any rival.
Exact Cost Dental Service and Harness Sales Ad
White Front Sparr and Alexander advertise Dr Wheeler at 829 Massachusetts Street Lawrence offering upfront exact costs for services including best teeth sets 28 dollars amalgam fillings 50 cents and fair sets 5 dollars with office hours 7 am to 6 pm Residence 1020 Penn Street Also H W Henderson advertises farm and cart harnesses at 623 Mass Street near Piersons Mill with nets and dusters at low prices to protect horses from flies and dust Max assortment highlighted to fit hard times
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Hume's Shoe Store
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Ly Nette
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Mass
Pierson
Money lenders promise fair rates at Russect Metcalf
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Russect & Metcalf
Merchants’ National Bank
Bank
Tariff Bill Fought Amid Turbulent House Debate
The Tariff bill passage was marked by noisy chaos as factions traded amendments. Key votes swung on the tin plate clause and wool schedules with Democrats edging several amendments. Debate highlighted party divisions, with a late support for a measure aimed at reducing taxes and limiting onerous duties, before final passage amid applause.
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Henry M Stanley warns against fake Stanley books
Henry M Stanley warns readers of fraudulent Stanley Books flooding the market. He says his Expedition and Africa sketches will appear in a two volume work titled In Darkest Africa published by Charles Scribner's Sons. He urges buyers to insist on authentic Stanley editions and lists D D Cosnit & Co as agents.
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Africa
Stanley
Chas. Scribner’s Sons
New York
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Des Moines
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