Illinois Central announces summer rail fares and limits
Illinois Central outlines July and August travel deals from multiple western and midwest cities to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other western points with a single fare plus two dollars round trip on select July and August dates. Tickets to South Dakota and Wyoming allow west of the Missouri River stopovers within fifteen days. final return limit is October 31 1900. Fall details available from Illinois Central agents.
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Illinois Central
Homeseeker'’s
Illinois Central Tick Rr
Homeseeker's
Winds Central
Cairo
Jil
Paducah
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
South Dakota
Wyoming
Missouri River
Early call for rapid return of poll books by county chairmen
Des Moines reports Chairman Weaver urges county and township chairmen to promptly return poll books. The books record each precinct's political affiliation nationalities and other data to guide literature distribution for Republican outreach this fall. Central committee emphasizes immediate careful completion to boost McKinley era support and solid Republican delegation.
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Des Moines
Weaver
Central Committee
National Committee
State Central Committee
McKinley
Congress
Democratic Funds Raised Through Statewide Campaign Clubs
The Democratic state central committee plans a vigorous campaign in Iowa with Hoffmann leading a new fund gathering scheme. Delegates soliciting small contributions have formed Democratic social clubs pledging monthly sums to build a campaign treasury ahead of elections in the First, Second, and Sixth districts. The article notes expectations of funds from Des Moines and from broader party donors as Republicans face strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Hoffan
Hoffman
Smpaign
Des Moines
Iowa
Jones County Fair exhibits and prize entries listed
Readable fragments detail Mrs Bentley Clark and Mable Atkinson among numerous contributors entering fruit preserves jellies jams strawberries gooseberries currants and other goods. Several Barretts Coltons Brady and Kidd appear with cranberries plums cherries and apples. Also shows multiple entries from the D Smith, Myrtle Barnhill, Amelia Borgelt and Ruth Dawson departments for crafts, baking, and drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Clark
Sim
Him
Mable Atkinson
L Atkinson
H Kidd
Olara
Esha
Kidd
A J Schooneyer
Lt Bort
J A Doutrick
Cranbapple
John Brady
Sume
J A Colton
Ling Prise Design
Hf Kidd Plinn
Fone
Alin Mintson
Swino
Lee
Keene
D Smith
Same
D Simalth
ialeDa Fagetea
Bentley ‘Clark
Bentley Chirk
Christen Brown
Ara Koop
Latieeles
Bohlken
Miavie Bohlken
H Bohlken
Marie Bohlken
Bohlen
Marie Hohlilken
Ll Atkinson
Marie Bohlen
Atkinson
Mivall Atkinson
Michel Atkinson
Kaney Cuken
Morence Calkins
BL Cobb
Marie Bohtken
Q HE Bohlken
J BR
Oswhild
Nate Breen
Mlorence Galkins
DE Pood
W A Overing Sr
Angel
O G Meyer
Das Alloway
M Carson
BR Cartiano
Jennie Rewrick
Sally Currie Page
Christen Miller
Stockwell
J B Oswald
Libbie George
Francis Schoonover
Myrtle Barnhill
Eva Brazelton
Gracie Rundle
Harriet Smith
Lulu Howie
Marie Bateman
Amelia Borgelt
Florence Calkins
Beulah Calkins
Ruth Dawson
Myrtie Barnhill
Aimelia Horgelt
Matchie Bentley
Daisy Ruth Dawson
Lizzie Rauch
Edward Borgelt
Dwight Smith
Mdoward Borpelt
Dwight Rhodes
Chis Bacher
Col Stabler
Chas Bacher
Chis Moore
Col Nut Woods
Din Altman
Ken West
Chester Warner
Joe Oswald
Arthur Thomas
Henry den
Vehicles
Matthiessen Bros
Waddick
Monticello Residents Gather for Visits and Church News
Jessie Hayes returns home from Monticello as Dr. Inglis and family visit the area along with Attorney Reed and Miss Alice Reed. Dr H J Hildreth of Iowa City plans to locate here for practice, with Ada Waite as his wife. Free Methodist camp meeting opens at Madison Center with 500 600 capacity and eight day run. Rural free delivery expands in Iowa yet milk wagon routes already serve much of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hayes
Monticello
R. HH. White
Inglis
HE. J. Reed
Alice Reed
Waite
H. J. Hildreth
Iowa City
Ada Waite
J. G. Waite
M. HK
Madison Center
Des Moines
Free Methodist Conference
Towa
Wyoming
Iowa
Residence for sale in Monticello on reasonable terms
G. H. George offers his Monticello residence for sale. The property is well located and in excellent repair.
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Monticello
G. H. George
Senator Butler Backs McKinley After Populist Split
The Chicago Times-Herald reports Senator Butler of North Carolina renounces populism and endorses McKinley. Butler, chair of the Populist national committee, leaves a party riven by internal tensions over Towne’s vice presidential vacancy and accused of Bryanarchy in the north and disenfranchisement in the South.
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Senator Butler
McKinley
Chicago Times-Herald
North Carolina
National Committee
Towne
North
South
Philippines
Jurors drawn for September term meet at Anamosa courthouse
The notice lists petit jurors summoned for the September term to appear September 18 1900 at 10 a m at the Anamosa court house. It references the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway line between Aberdeen and the Missouri River and notes they are being surveyed now. It urges readers to watch for sales dates within three weeks and to apply to the railroad's land department in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Anamosa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Aberdeen
Missouri River
Land Department
Milwaukee
Wis
Quick Lunches Describe Modern Time Saving Lunch Habits
Milot Gregory in The Atlantic profiles the quick lunch habit of young men. They dash into a cafe, order fast, shed coat or hat, and economize seconds before eating lightly with minimal chewing. They consume coffee in two swallows and finish cake in four bites, paying the bill and moving on.
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Milot Gregory
Atlantic
Old man Bet on Propper Spelling and Won Then Lost
An elderly man wearing an ancient hat recalls a bet over whether proper was spelled with one or two p s. He claimed propper with two p s and won ten dollars from four bystanders who backed him, then donated the money to charity after checking dictionaries the next day.
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Balthnore
Washington Post
Heartless Man
A dying man asks his beloved not to mourn after his death and urges her to find happiness rather than sorrow. She laments his advice and clings to her grief as he suggests she prefers widow’s wear, reflecting a tender yet stark parting exchange.
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George
Catholic Standard and Times
Advertisements for Dr Kings New Life Pills and Cure
Several patent medicine pitches from D C Prader advertise Dr Kings New Life Pills One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitts Little Early Risers. Claims include relief for headaches stomach troubles and lung ailments with money back promises and endorsements by mothers and the elderly. Also mentions a railroad excursion sale by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to Clear Lake for eight dollars and fifty cents round trip.
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Dr. King
D.C. Prader
Prader
Excursion Tickets to Clear Lake Iowa From Chicago Area
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co offers daily excursion tickets to Clear Lake Iowa at one fare and a third round trip through September 30. Clear Lake is highlighted as a premier Northwest summer resort.
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Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Clear Lake
Iowa
Northwest
Bucklin's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters Advertised
Wartime testimonial style ad claims Bucklin's Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises and burns with a 25 cent price and a druggist D C Prader. Electric Bitters touted as a female health remedy cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and headaches with a 50 cent price and dealer D C Prader.
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Bucklin
D. C. Prader
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
D. C
Raven Food Sow Claims and Counterfeit Witch Hazel Ad
For brood sows Raven Food pledges strong pigs with milk and health benefits. Promotions warn against DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve counterfeits and urge buyers to take only the genuine product. Names Geo Stahler & Sons Mon ticello Iowa and D C Prader appear in the damaged text.
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Geo. Stahler & Sons
Groceres
Monticello
Towa
DeWitt
D.C. Prader
House and Four Lots and Acreage for Inquiry
Property listing describes a house with four lots and 1.25 acres of land. Inquiries directed to 501f A. MaTvitiksson for details and contact.
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A. MaTvitiksson
Timely Cure Promises Safety for Mrs Long and Husband
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing her stubborn cough and saving two lives after a severe pneumonia scare. The ad touts 50 cents to 1 trial bottles and lists D C Prader s drug store as the place to obtain the genuine DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve and warns against counterfeit products.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
D. C. Prader's
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Standard Oil CO
Baker’s
Aker’s Monaca Coffee
Stahler & Sons
Montell
National Bank
S.8. Farwell
Rank M. Wicks
E. Surles
John Schweitzer
LH. Proctor
G. Went George
William Stabler
C. Il. Soetje
M. Carpenter
Illinois Central Railroad
Hinois Central
Hloweseekers
Tlinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Lyle
Cedar Rapids
Onnine
Lions Malls
Fort Dodge
Ohio River
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
BE. P.skene
C. R. RB
Chicago
Cedar Balls
Mirasey
Minnesota
Ackley
LeMars
Homeserker
Joh. Merry
A.G. M
Cent
BR. Te
Dubugue
Lows
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Rapid City
Custer, S. C
Sheridan
Casper
Wye
Treasury
Jones County
Wyoming Journal News
Petit Jurors
A. m
Woodard Madison
L Holmes
C. Prader
Chicago, Milwaukee
India
America
Turk Express
Inter Ocean
T.W. Lee
Montomery
Ala
Atlanta, GA
DeWiltt
Karz
Cid
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
U. S
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
West
the Tribune
Daily Tribune
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
The
Outer Ocean
Mail
H. C. Bohlken
Itas
Hicks & Eilers
Lovell State Bank
Force L. Lovel
J.8. Hall
R.C. Strrtton
George L. Lovell
BR. C. Stirton
J. 3. Hall
J. W. Doxsee
Herman Sandhoure
Nicholas Holst
Wm. Schodde
A. S. Pairbanks
W. A. Mirick
O.,m
ST. P
Yom van
Warley
Cce
Esee Do
Marion
Kansas City
Calmar—Freight
Davenport
Oxford Freight
Prlince
Peter Janett
D. E. Pond
CHK
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
New York
Yellowstone Park
Alaska
American Tourist Association
Rean Campbell
Gen. Man
Marquette Milde
Pullman
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Gro. H
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