Lee Notson Buys Hamburg News to Enter Paper Field
Immigration figures for the fiscal year 1903 show likely record levels, with nine months ending March totaling 494 425 and Italy leading with 129 800 immigrants. Austria Hungary Russia Sweden Germany and other nations follow in the ranked intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Statistics
Commerce and Finance
United States
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Germany
Ireland
Japan
England
Norway
Rumania
A Contrast of Rulers in American Sight
A newspaper compares the pomp of French President Loubet’s tour with President Roosevelt’s arrival in the United States. It notes Loubet’s lavish display and taxed French citizens, then contrasts it with Roosevelt’s simple train and broad popular welcome, showcasing American egalitarianism and public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Loubet
France
Pres
Roosevelt
United States of America
Loubet
Wabash Station
Editors Meet at Glenwood Upbeat Annual Assembly
The Southwest Iowa Editorial Association held its semi annual meeting in Glenwood last Friday with about fifty enrolled and forty five bona fide newspaper men. Editors from Council Bluffs to Albia and Des Moines to Clarinda attended as representative figures. Local citizens treated guests well and the group departed with a warm feeling for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Iowa
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Albia
Des Moines
Clarinda
Glen‘wood
Editors Dine, Tour Institution, and Plan Sept Meeting
A group of editors from Malvern Glenwood Albia Leon and other towns were hosted at the Emerson Brown home and given a tour of the Institution. The event featured a banquet, strong program, and lively discussions praising Dr Powell’s work for Iowa’s unfortunates. Officers elected include L B Robinson president G C McCormick vice president and O E Hull secretary treasurer. The next gathering will be in Albia in September with a southern editorial excursion planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Emerson Brown
Powell
Towa
Southwest Lawn Association
Glenwood
A. K
L. 8. Robinson
The
Glenwood Opinion
G. C. McCormick
Albia ‘Republican
O. E. Hull
Leon Reporter
Albia
County Treasurer Reports March Tax Collections
County Treasurer Carson reports March tax collections at 78293.27, about 13000 more than March 1901, nearly half of 1902’s total taxes on books at 172000.00. Disbursements followed: schools 84107.11, townships 5872.91, cities 8446.98. state share 8955.60. Warrants paid daily to county funds prevent large surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Anderson
Ingraham
Setereess
Oak
St. Mary's
Platteville
Glenwood
Center
Silver Creek
Indian Creek
Deer Creek
White Cloud
Rawles
Lyons
Botzig, Henderson
The Subscriber Must Pay Benjamin Clare v Cheshire suit heard
Justice LeBarron court opened at 9 a m Thursday for a subscription debt suit brought by Benjamin Clare against George Cheshire and wife. The claim alleges $1 650 annual rates for the Post from March 1 1890 to December 1 1902 with nonpayment and receipt of the paper at publication times. Harl R Ferguson for the plaintiff prior venue change. Jury returned verdicts after brief deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Clare
George Cheshire
Court of Justice
Harl R. Ferguson
Clare
Legal dispute over subscriber debt to paper case
In Shenandoah Sentinel, a fifteenth dollar and costs dispute centers on a new trial questioning if a man remains legally bound to pay for a paper he subscribed to, even as years pass and the debt grows larger. The case is presented as highly significant in clarifying subscriber liability across time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Shenandoah Sentinel
Liberal farm paper club offer to readers
A newspaper promotes a limited time offer for four publications the Town Homestead its Special Farmers Institute Editions and the Poultry Partner plus local news. The package costs 1.65 for one year and includes the paper itself. Samples are available at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Homestead
Farmers Institute
West
Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
What Advertising Can Do How Two Fortunes Were Made
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts T. Barnum affirming advertising’s power to create value, and Peats the wallpaper seller building a $15,000,000 yearly business through escalating ad buys. It cites Barnum Bailey fame, newspapers as amplifiers, and the arithmetic of wide advertising driving growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
T. Barnum
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Bert Davis
Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Peats
Wall Paper
Madison Street
Chicago
P. T. Barnum
Detroit
Shopping in Germany. A bold German shopkeeper shocks American guest
An American woman shopping in Munich complains that German shops lack effort and taste. The clerk quietly deflects her critique, closes the door behind the counter, and remains behind the scene reading the paper while the customer leaves with her parcels. The exchange illustrates a brisk, no-pressure sales ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Munich
London
New York
Lenex council weighs street lamps amid frugal town policy
Local Lenex town council debates street lamps as an extravagance and directs budget tightening while other towns promote public works. Community notes include Foley’s Kidney Cure ads, Little Early Risers pills, and a planned Muscatine organ gift to a church. A Washington council raises mayoral and clerk salaries. Chariton moves to create a rest room for country women shoppers with merchant support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
C. S. Royce
Lenex
Foley
C. 8
Rogce
Lown
New
Doctor Hills
Royce
Chariton
Chronic Bronchitis Cured By Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Montmorenci Indiana man, Joseph Colfman, reports chronic bronchitis for ten years and speaks of a dramatic recovery after using Foley's Honey and Tar, recommended by his employer, with many others cited as satisfied users. A Lucas County woman, Miss Katie Coffman, attempted suicide by poison and throat cutting, linked to a likely love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Colfman
Montmorenci
Ind
Foley
Ioley
C. S. Royce
Katie Coffman
Lucas County
Danger of Colds and Grip Premature Pneumonia Prevention
Colds and grip risk pneumonia but can be avoided with reasonable care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The remedy is claimed to prevent pneumonia, cure a cold or grip quickly, and is described as pleasant to take. Sold by W. D. Wilson. A Riverton three year old boy, son of W. S. Bell, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse last week and may not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. D. Wilson
W. S.bell
Riverton
Laura S. Webb
Woman's Democratic Clubs
Northarn
Ohio
Cardus
Cardui
Mrs. Webb
A Thoughtful Man Sparks A Life Saving Remedy
In Winchester Indiana M M Austin acted in a crisis by giving his wife Dr King s New Life Pills. The medicine brought immediate relief and she was eventually cured. The cheap remedy sold at CG S Royce s Drug Store for 25 cents. In another incident George Winters near Willison owned a team valued at 300 dollars. A hired man drove them off a high bridge. the fall killed both men while the driver jumped to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
CG. S. Royce’s
George Winters
Willison
Kodai Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By White Plains Woman
Mrs. Mary 8 Orick of White Plains Kentucky credits Kodai Dyspepsia Cure with curing indigestion and stomach disorders. She reports rapid improvement after trying various remedies and says she is fully restored in weight health and strength and can eat anything. The product is advertised as aiding digestion and making the stomach sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 8. Orick
White Plains
Scott's Emulsion advertisement claims for all ages
Scott's Emulsion is advertised as a life giving tonic and nourishing food for men women and children. It emphasizes strength cure for consumption growth and vitality across genders and ages with a free sample offer and pricing 60 cents and one dollar from Scott and Bowne chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Bend Again Wigs I see the original Uncle Tom of Uncle Tom's Cabin is dead
Philadelphia Record reports a blunt obituary note claiming the original Uncle Tom, the symbolic figure from the 1852 novel, has died. The line echoes a satirical jab rather than a factual tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom
Philadelphia Record
Cure for grip praised by editor in shortsville
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise reports a severe grip attack relieved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He describes rapid coughing relief, shorter illness, and ease of sleep after using a teaspoon of the remedy. The notice notes for sale by W. D. Wilson. Also mentions the Red Oak church dedication on May 17 costing 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Frank W. Perry
The
Enterprise
Shortsville
N. C
Robbed The Grave by Electric Bitters Tale
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery story after lingering illness. He says three doctors gave him up, then electric Bitters improved him within weeks, restoring health and spirit. The testimonial urges others to try the remedy, 40 cents at C. S. Royce's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
C. S.royce
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W. P. Wortman
Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Lee Notson
Fremont County
News
Hamburg
Willisea
Knoxville Express
the Express
GC. S. Reyes
Muscatine
Voley
G. 9. Reyes
O. W. Holmes
M. Strahan
D. Davis
Vies Pram
Tames J
Wilson
Cashier
First National Bank
Hornings
Diractora
Jm, Strahan B
Davis D
Strahan ML
Bivens H.W
Summon
Groce
G. D, Dayia ML
Evans John Dyson A
Davia Tames J
Donger
A. Strahan
Sona Dolph
H.W. Summers
J. M. Strahan
Ana, Jr
I. F. Hendricks
W. 4H
Guymr
Bank of Malvern
P. Kinney
Dean
South Side
Public Square
R, Robinson
Scorn
Hawking & Mulholland
Larep
Milia County Savings Bank
D. I. U. Parsons
Piety Sickiam
Talvorm, Iowa
Malvern, Iowra
Hawking & Mulhollind
Nevada
Aly
Dewitt & OO
Chioagg
Algdis Ion Se Toby
Milo R
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