Prison Population Down Since 1897 in Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports show Iowa state board of control data indicating a total prison population of 1 145 on July 1 1897 with a decline of 167 to the present. Insane populations rise by about 200 per biennium while funds total 94 000 in reserve as July costs run to 81 800 across the institutions. A September 18 conference will set rules for county and private asylums as a new state plan moves forward.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Cherokee
General Assembly
Clarinda
Independence
Mount Pleasant
Weaver
Huffman
Republican
Democratic State Central Committees
Iowa
Shaw
Republican National Committee
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown
Burlington
Bussey
Oskaloosa
Centerville
Synereus
State Fair Management
C. C. Nourse
Dia
John Craig
State Agricultural College
Ames
J. I. Schulte
Prof. Schulte
Ames College
Washington
James Wilson
Paris
Craig
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
I. Tf. Baily
Iowa Agricultural College
J. L. Budd
Chicago
Downey Family Dispute Drives Wife From Ottumwa
J A Downey left his wife and 18 month old daughter in Ottumwa and fled to his mother in Ridgeway Missouri. The wife followed and gained entry under the guise of a friendly visit then left with the child after a night in the Downey home. She returned to Ottumwa with the baby the next day.
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J. A. Downey
Ottumwa
Ridgeway
Downey
Rail line reconstruction extends Batavia to Ottumwa
Workmen on the Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines railway tear up old tracks from the Batavia trestle toward Ottumwa. About two to three weeks ago a connection was made with the Burlington near Batavia and trains now run to Ottumwa over the Burlington from that point.
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Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railway
Batavia
Ottumwa
Burlington
Prosperity Eludes Calamity Howlers as Failures Decline
An analysis cites Bradstreet reports showing 1900 first six months failures at 4 80 with 60 064 208 liabilities, the lowest in 18 years. It contrasts 1896 democratic rule with McKinley prosperity and notes reductions across middle western northwestern southern and Pacific regions, with eastern states the exception.
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Bradstreet
Mercantile Agency
McKinley
Howlers
Democratic Party
Democratic Free Trade Wilsom Dill
McKin
Middle States
Pacific States
Territories
New Hampshire
Vermont
Perlot
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Eee Nets Aces
Delaware
Eaene
Western States
Onio Ceccveeesravccevensusense
Indiana
Spaseaceese Ween
Bbbf
Illinois
Missouri
Michigan
Ikansas W.s
Kentucky
Nee 'E
Aase
Wisconsin
MinneSota
Nebraska
Wees
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Eeewes
Wyoming
Northwest
Southtern
Maryland
Virginia
Seabee
West Virginia
Worth Carolina
South Carolina
Eve
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Caneornit
Oregon
Sevne Reeanen
Nevada
Washington
Idaho
Arizon
Weeseave
Mexico
Sogee
Alaska
Oklahoma
United States
Third Party Lead in the Election Debate
The piece argues for choosing between McKinley and Bryan and urges voters to decide promptly. It contends neither candidate is perfect yet stresses selecting the least harmful option to move the country forward. It also notes concerns about Empire and delays to finances if Bryan is elected.
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McKinley
Bryan
Culchah
Expansion awaits voters on Bryan and pensions debate
The piece argues over free trade and free silver while urging clear stances on Bryan’s Philippine policy and a forthcoming shift in pensions. It cites figures from Harrison and Cleveland eras to illustrate pension reductions and calls for explicit early moves by Bryan. It analyzes public sentiment, urging voters to weigh first steps of each party.
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Mr. Bryan
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Manila
Spain
Bryan
N. Y. Tribune
Harrison
Cleveland
Board of Revision
Government funds flying machines experiment
The American government plans to spend $25,040 on experiments with flying machines to test their army usefulness. The piece argues this is a large, prudent allocation compared to wasted spends on alleged cures like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for dyspepsia and stomach disorders.
Witness Statement Echoes Kipling and Chinese Testimony
A courtroom exchange features a witness offering further evidence against a prisoner but being interrupted by the magistrate who insists the Chinese defendant may testify in his own turn, invoking a legal principle. The New Jersey Law Journal records the remark.
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Kipling
New Jersey Law Journal
Borrowers Easy Graphter Well in Letter Humor
A Philadelphia Press note recalls writing to a man called Borrows-Easy and asking for two dollars. The writer admits misspelling two as ttoo and failing to cross the t, prompting a humorous response of a hundred dollars from the recipient named Graphter-Well.
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Philadelphia Press
Digestive aid promised for daily use and health
An old advertisement asserts daily bowel movement is essential for health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief from sick headaches. The product is offered at 25 and 50 cents.
Fixing the Blame Critic- Your Picture and Nature
A Somerville Journal note quotes a critic arguing the painting’s fidelity to nature is subjective and defends the artist whose work is deemed acceptable even if it departs from exact likeness. The piece highlights tension between realism and artistic interpretation.
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Somerville Journal
Carter 8 Ink Endorsed as Best in World for Youth
An advertisement endorses Carter 8 Ink as superior writing ink for boys and girls urging early education. The copy notes free “Inke lings in Ink” and quotes the Gamekeeper line from the St Louis Globe-Democrat comparing rabbit shooting to a long yard bag.
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Carter
Carter’s Ink Co
Boston
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Quotations and cures from old papers and ads
A collage of vintage ad lines and quotes including laxatives marketed as cures, cough remedies, dental care tips, self made remarks, and promotional blurbs. Notable phrases reference White's Gum and Halva Catarrh Cure with prices and generic drugstore claims from early newspapers.
Cheap Colorado Excursions From Chicago This Summer
Great Rock Island Route offers one night trips from Chicago on August 21 September 4 and 18 at 445 pm to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah. Excursion tickets are 2.00 round trip with return by October 1 1900 and are valid on regular trains. Berth reservations and the Colorado the Magnificent book are available free from John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Colorado the Magnificent
John Sebastian
G.P. A
Maude Contemplates Marrying for Wealth
In a dialogue from the Chicago Evening News Clara rejects marrying a man she does not love unless he is wealthy, prompting Maude to ask about a millionaire suitor and Clara to admit she would then love him.
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Maude
Clara
Chicago Evening News
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William Jennings Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
Theodore Roosevelt
National Committee
Wharton Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
National People’s Party
Eugene V. Debs
Ben Harriman
Henderson
Roosevelt
Milton Remley
Capitol
Gen. Remley
Jones
Supreme Court
F. W. Bicknell
Inde- Mount
Clarpencenne Pleasant
Inda
Kidmanpsa
Kansas
Colby
Post Junction
Salina
Kan
Plainville
Great League Assembly
Clear Lake
League Assembly
Chautauqua
Traci
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Ley
Tration
Waus
Empire
Ryan
Lane
Ienetane
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago Daily News
Atchison Globe
White
Putnam
Menry N. Copp
Washington, D. C
Waltham Watches
Waltham
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
VIA
Ohio
Peoria
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Dayton
Springfield
Sandusky
Columbus
Ticketa
Tia Foun Rous
Warren J, Lynch
Tht
W. P. Deppe
AGP. Arc
Omaha
Oyle, al
al Cera
A, Poe
Nnovia
Rockford
Dubuque
Waterloo
Dodge
Councl Bluffy
Bullet Library
ST. Mary’s Academy
Notre Dame
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Conservatory of Music
Gyimenasium
Dostoy Noruiml School of
St. Mary's Academy
Indianay
Wabash Ave
Auditorium
Dewey
Hong Kong
Chinse Don
Antranoaa
Mantin
Old Mantin
Cavite
Mall
Ole
J. Allen
Paul
SUNN
Tab Rawing CO
Camden, N. J
Torolove
B.A. Rowan
Milwaukee
Tluinois
G. W. Vitiuan
Nn Ton
May
Rwadurg
TMB Papht
Pti
Silsey
AMN
Ann Sterling Remedy Company
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