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Newspaper
Lime Springs Sun
Location
Lime Springs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
1
Joshua R. Williams delivers a June 3 1897 graduation address on mental evolution. He frames the mind as a plant growing from seed through learning, contrasting civilized and savage development and stressing independent thought over mere book learning.
The text argues that civilized man differs from savages through education and intellect, tracing evolution from cave dwellers to modern thought. It contrasts idiot and intelligent minds, emphasizes attention and habit formation, and claims evolution of mind reveals God and human progress beyond archaic humanity.
A tornado struck Lyle Minnesota on Thursday evening killing Henry Hanson and injuring many. The storm tore a wide path four miles west of town toward the northeast, destroying barns trees poles and lumber. About fifteen to twenty people were injured and property damage ranged from twenty five thousand to eighty thousand dollars.
A local retailer advertises a large ready stock of warm weather goods. The notice notes the items were available through cooler weeks and now are needed in a hurry as heat arrives. It emphasizes completeness of stock and urges quick shopping.
A local shop advertises a tempting wash goods selection from Lawns to Mulls including Laffet Mulls in hard to get colors. Indian Linens shown at 8 to 30 cents. popular prints and a fine line of thin black goods. Nausonka, Dimities, Cordonets, Javeans, Tissues also featured as fastest selling items.
A bold clothing note touts men’s $10 suits and $8 all wool ceviots as superior value and fit. Claims extensive quality with three button sacks, vests, and durable stitching, highlighting fashion and affordability in one sales pitch.
Local advert proclaims a trade on silk mitts with the claim of the only guaranteed mitts in the city. Each pair is warranted to satisfy, with prices ranging from 25 to 65 cents.
Local store advertises a large straw hat selection with over four styles in stock. They claim to carry more straw hats than rival shops combined and offer men’s stylish straws from 25 cents to 1.26 dollars, with a wide range at 50 cents and five cents, promising city‑line choices and savings.
Advertisement notes 30 Negligee shirts and 20 laundered colored shirts from Summit. Claims best made and best fitting shirt on earth. Prices range from 50 cents to 181 dollars and 56 cents.
Our Picnic Oxford at 1.50 is without an equal for wear. We warrant every pair. Try them.
Judge Shiras of the Northern Iowa Federal District Court ruled that the State court lacks jurisdiction to try an officer of the United States for crimes committed in the line of duty. The ruling contrasts with prior Supreme Court and district decisions upholding state jurisdiction. The decision prompts calls for appeal to the U S Supreme Court and centers on the balance of federal versus state judicial authority.
Two farmers Frank Wiltse and Jerome Dow quarreled over cattle near Charles City. In a violent outburst Wiltse hurled a large stone missing Dow but striking Dow’s sister Mrs. Dow, killing her instantly. The incident occurred last week in Cresco Republic au report.
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