Supreme Court Hears Cigarette Tax Case Amid Political Debate
The supreme court weighs a $300 tax on cigarette dealers as political factions clash over the Iowa idea and reform efforts. Clinton saloon prosecutions, Judge Thayer’s attack on the mulci law, and editorials on Gov. Cummins’ renomination frame a tense, partisan landscape alongside the death of Captain J. N. Rumple and his congressional service.
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World’s daughters praised by Shaw at YMCA convention
Secretary Shaw argued that the world produces a higher type of womanhood than manhood. He claimed towns have more women suitable as daughters in law than men as sons in law and urged attention to boys, noting a father’s effort can be rewarded when his son succeeds.
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Iowa Trade Journal
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Iowa Senator Dolliver Rails Against Postal Packet Plan
A Des Moines Register Leader Washington report notes Senator Dolliver's opposition to a postal packet system offering low rates for merchandise parcels. He argues it would aid department stores, hurt rural merchants, and centralize population in cities, opposing any plan that concentrates power in urban merchants.
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Olney Seen As Most Capable Democratic Nominee Hopeful
The text ranks Mr. Olney as the most capable among several Democrats groomed for the presidential nomination. It notes his age nearly 74 and contrasts his frigid, cold blooded dignity with Harrison, who is described as warm, genial, and socially amiable.
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Congressman Lessler Exposes Lobbyist Sham
Congressman Lessler exposed a bold lobbyist as a liar after a $5,000 bribery claim, but the investigation yielded no real results beyond humiliation and personal worry for the congressman.
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Judge Upholds Inebriety Law In Des Moines District Court
Judge McVey of Des Moines district court rules the inebriety statute constitutional and likely to be appealed to the supreme court. He cites protectively treating habitual drunkards and safeguarding families, noting the law helps distressed wives and reduces drunken disruption at home.
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State superintendent urges schools to honor Lincoln and Washington
The state superintendent of public instruction calls on all schools to commemorate February 12 and 22 in tribute to the great leaders. He cites awakening in youth of faith in the flag and appreciation of the lives and deeds of our nation’s great and good men.
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Supreme Court Affirms Sioux City Man’s Damages Award
The supreme court upholds a Sioux City court ruling granting a resident $6,000 for injuries from a defective sidewalk. The plaintiff, who uses a wheelchair, initially sought $5,000 then amended to $10,000 as injuries grew, and he earned a living peddling shoe strings on the street.
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Iowa Health Districts Formed by Twenty-Eighth General Assembly
Iowa is divided into eight health districts with a state board of health representation. The second district includes Linn Benton Cedar Dubuque Iowa Jones Jackson Johnson Clinton Muscatine and Scott counties, with Dr. Matthey of Davenport representing the district.
The Presidential Office Opens Scribner's Series
James Ford Rhodes writes the opening piece for Scribner's year long Government of the United States series. He analyzes how presidents shaped the office from Washington through Roosevelt, with focus on power, responsibility, and the impact of personal leadership.
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Waterloo to get a new $40,000 opera house
The Waterloo project aims to build a $40,000 opera house. Other notes report the Turner House in Independence burned last Monday and various regional incidents and civic notes including market activity and local court actions.
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Candidates Line Up For Jones County Offices
The Wyoming Journal notes a full crop of aspirants for county offices in Jones county as candidates practice on the campaign trail. The Atlanta News adds a quip urging Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy and Mark Twain to reconcile their differences.
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Wyoming Journal
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Mark Twain
New Sayings of Mrs Wiggs from Lovey Mary
Excerpts from The Century feature Mrs Wiggs quotes about worry and optimism. She advises keeping worries in the heart while smiling and choosing resilience, humor, and sympathy for others over self pity.
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Theatres and Books versus Schoolmasters
Wells argues that fine theater and powerful books exert stronger moral influence on youth than prolonged ethics teaching. He urges surrounding children with good literature and letting writers and their developing souls interact without heavy scholastic interference.
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Doings About Hopkinton in the Anamosa Eureka
Obituary notes foreman Oswald Mahl of FE M Loop dies in a Dubuque hospital after lung trouble. W B Matheson marries Cora Bowman of Fullerton Nebraska in Cedar Rapids. Bacon Bros of Hazel Green eye a new Albuquerque? Notified details: E Reeve says Mrs Grossman to join Lenox College office. Mrs Dobson to fill preceptress vacancy. Local Cedar Rapids inquiry about half page Eureka ad cost declined. The Eureka affirms local merchants receive priority over outsiders in advertising space.
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Blacksmith shop and tools for sale by Jacon Brucxs
On account of ill health the owner offers the blacksmith shop and tools for sale. The business enjoys a good location and reputation.
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Anamosa News and Opinion Highlight Local Tax and Bank Readouts
Jones County fixed on coal for offices procuring fourteen tons from a Monticello dealer. The Schoonover tax case may go to the supreme court. Howard Putnam was elected president of the Jones County Assessors' Association. Tax assessors begin work with 83 day limit in Anamosa and 10 days in Martelle. Davenport’s per capita bank deposit report contrasted with Monticello’s high per capita wealth. Ed Tyler, 25, badly slashed by his father near Fremont bridge. treated at the Anamosa hospital then poor farm. Taxpayers of Scotch Grove township with $25 or more listed.
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Farm For Sale or Rent in Richland Township
160 acre farm offered for sale or rent in Richland township with good buildings ample water and well fenced. Enquire on the premises. Ot4 T. W. Heaney.
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Scott's Emulsion advertised for pale young women
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil based remedy for pale sickly blood among teens. It claims to restore strength flesh and color, presenting it as a true blood food and offering samples to sufferers.
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