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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
5
The piece covers subscription terms for The Malvern Leader, notes on mail delivery prepaid status, and prints a jumble of historical and political items. It mentions Pan-American Exposition and Buffalo, Victoria’s death, Mary Ellen Lease divorce, and various remarks on U S and British events.
President McKinley has recovered enough to hold a Cabinet meeting but remains under physician care and not back at the office until next week. Secretary Hay returns to duty, while Democratic Senators reportedly opposed the Army Reorganization bill and debated the Nicaragua canal matter, with Ship subsidy bills moving ahead as Hanna predicts passage. Secretary Root declines to publicize China negotiations, Gen Chaffee praised for stopping looting in China, and Miss Helen Gould active in Washington social circles this week.
Bedford contests its census, Corydon horse deal totals 5815 for 86 horses in one day, Corning opens a new public library funded by the late Dr A A Rawson. Dr Kennedy notes fifty smallpox deaths since October. Local mining and library ambitions appear amid wonderings about coal and public works. Royal Neighbors organized. Pan-American Expo sheep prizes boosted by local breeders.
A newspaper missive touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for backache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. A testimonial from Mrs Phebe Cherle of Peter son Illinois praises relief from years of kidney trouble and inability to dress herself, noting improvement to enable housework at age 73. Price and store details included.
The message emphasizes restoring ships to the sea and expanding American sailing on foreign trade. It notes the flag’s weak presence in foreign commerce, cites subsidies abroad, and argues for bold domestic shipping policy aligned with the President and Cabinet. A forthcoming bill, championed by allies, awaits Senate and House action.
A terse, promotional note offers free relief if a remedy fails to cure a listed revtal issue. It mentions a grant pile cure and a TA pile pipe free with each package, selling at 50 cents under a No Cure No Pay promise.
Delilah Tubbs Norton died at home in North Malvern after a ten day illness Sunday Jan. 20. She was born in Ohio in 1841 and moved to Iowa in 1857, living near Malvern most of her life. Survived by eight children and a large extended family, she was active in the Baptist church and the O. K. S. chapter. Funeral at Baptist church conducted by Rev. Watson, with large attendance and many floral tributes. Card of thanks from H. A. Norton and Fanty expresses gratitude to friends.
Mrs Burrus entertained sixteen ladies for a birthday surprise honoring teacher Mrs Otis last Friday afternoon. The event featured sensory games, prizes, and a three course supper as the class bonded, hinting at growing membership for Mrs Otis' class.
A surprise Silver Wedding party gathered on a Saturday in Silver City to honor Aly and Mrs TP with a nine dollar set of silver knives and forks. Neighbors and friends entered uninvited, shared food, and offered warm wishes as the couple celebrated the milestone with social chat and gratitude. Attending were D. C. Jackson, Parker V. Plumb and daughter, J. Z. McClure, Thomas McChive, John McGlave, J. P. Skerritt, G. A. Conner, Ed Moobeer, J. G. Plynagen, H. G. Parker, Schroder, Woodward, Roy My, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. and Mrs. John Parker among others.
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