Souvenir Medals Circulation for Iowa Beauties 1898
George F Wright Iowa vice president calls for photographs of Iowa’s two most beautiful young women for a Trans Mississippian souvenir medal design. Composite portraits by Rockwood will shape the obverse. Entries must include name and address and be returned if not selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Wright
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Trans-Mississippi
Trans- Mississippi
George A. Rockwood
New York
Department of Publicity
Illustrated
Iowa Urges Statewide Help for Trans-Mississippi Exposition
The Iowa Trans-Mississippi and International Commission appeals to Iowans to back Omaha’s exposition from June to November. It notes Iowa’s rail and river advantages, lists officers and committees, and cites a $10,000 state appropriation plus a push to raise $50,000 more for a state display featuring mineral, agricultural and manufacturing industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
S. H. Mallory
Chariton
Allan Dawson
Des Moines
George W. McCord
Logan
Frank N. Chase
Cedar Falls
S. B. Packard
Marshalltown
S. D. Cook
Davenport
R. H. Moore
Ottumwa
John H. Wallbank
Mount Pleasant
Mason City
Owen Lovejoy
Jefferson
A. W. Erwin
Sioux City
Sylvanus D. Cook
Robert H. Moore
James E. E. Markley
Josselyn & Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Chicago
State Commission
Suspended sophomores over freshman kidnapping incident
The State University of Iowa faculty suspended 23 students for taking part in a hazing incident between sophomores and freshmen. Freshmen were abducted after a banquet, some carried 15 miles and returned home by two in the morning. Edith Cushing of Davenport was abducted and injured in a runaway, and the suspensions will last until March 24 or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
State University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Edith Cushing
Davenport
Schaeffer
Sister Wins No Wages Case in Eldora Trial
In Eldora a family dispute ends with a verdict for E Robb as the sister and brother argued over wages for years of labor totaling 1600 dollars. The sister received nothing as the jury ruled for the defendant. A Nod and Reel club forms in Sioux City to guard fisheries from professional fishermen. The Iowa Supreme Court notes assessors must notify taxpayers, but failure to notify does not void assessments unless prejudice occurred. Tom Kennedy, Hardin county farmer, left for Colorado, found fortune mining Eldora, selling his mine for 100000 dollars to Stratton Mining Co. A trio of men and six dogs sail from Chariton to Skagway for a voyage toward Seattle. Wichita residents invite McKinley for the trans Miss congress, Diaz would accompany if he attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Robb
Robertson
E. Robb
Iowa Business Leaders Sail for Klondike Gold Fields
A large party of Iowa South Dakota and Wisconsin businessmen and professionals led by Charles A Walsh sails from St Paul to Seattle en route to Skagway. Members include G M Starbuck A Bronslow M R Boyd Charles W Bridgeman FE G Abbott T T Barbour C I Hiett W F Burnett HW Buck R C McGregor C J Baker FF A Bergman M Vale Dell McCord M M Sherlock W H Michaels Joe Kaiser John B Keebles Dp A Rutledge Thomas Marvin M S Marsh E W Foster BE J Mentzer C F Hazelman A Burns M M McKeever C Dimmick Fel ton I T Watson Mason City Charles Mellan Peter Corwin C Bonham Don Doran and A E Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Klondike
St. Paul
Seattle
Skagway
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Charles A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
G. M. Starbuck
A. Bronslow
Cherokee
M. R. Boyd
Sanborn
Charles W. Bridgeman
Madison
Wis
M. C. Stewart
BE. C. Dimmick
Felton
I. T. Watson
Mason City
Charles Mellan
Mitchell
Peter Corwin
Sheldon
C. A. Walsh
J. C. Bonham
Don Doran
A. E. Park
Ottumwa
Supreme Court Rules Drawing Lots Not A Lottery In Land Deals
The court held that placing stockholders names in one box and lot numbers in another to apportion real estate does not constitute a lottery. Fraud is lacking when promoters leave disposition of property to beneficiaries. Elections were deemed similar and not illegal. Chan ey Park Land company vs B B Mart from Clinton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Chaney Park Land Company
B. B. Mart
Clinton District
Fraternal Brotherhood of World Saloon-Keepers Prohibited
At Tipton first regular session of the grand lodge added saloon keepers and bartenders to the prohibited list. Officers elected for the ensuing term include Grand past president C. I. Holek, grand president J. W. Wright, grand vice president C. H. Elwood, grand secretary George W. Shaffer, grand treasurer P. R. Pine, grand medical examiner Dr. R A. Peters, grand escort N. B. Stuart, grand inside guard Fremont H. Teed, and grand outside guard F. N. Waugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Grand Lodge of the
Fraternal Brotherhood of the World
C. IF. Holek
J. W. Wright
C. H. Elwood
George W. Shaffer
P. R. Pine
R A. Peters
N. B. Stuart
Freemont
Pharmacists Seek Law Amendment on Liquor Permits
State pharmacists urge a modest amendment to the liquor permit law. They seek more court and pharmacy commission discretion on fines and penalties and aim to direct the full amount of fines to school funds instead of sharing half with the informer.
Prominent Iowa City Merchant J W S Horne Dies Sudenly
J W S Horne a leading Iowa City merchant died suddenly of heart disease while en route to his father’s farm near Western. He collapsed in the north part of Iowa City moments after bidding his family farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.S. Horne
Iowa City
Western
Jews Plan Sioux City Temple After Dubuque Telephony
The long distance telephone goes into service at Dubuque enabling calls with New York and other places as guests gather at the Hotel Pa. Rabbit Korn of New Orleans is ordered to Sioux City by Rabbi Fraanklin of Omaha, with plans to form a Jewish congregation and build a temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
New York
Toston
Rabbit Korn
New Orleans
Sioux City
Fraanklin
Omaha
Iowa dairy report says industry on safe ground despite growth
Dairy Commissioner W K Boardman files annual report to Gov Shaw noting no fear of excessive growth or price drops. Oleomargarine licenses vanished last year, butter makers earned 890 844 dollars, creameries totaled 891 with 604 sole proprietorships and 349 cooperatives. State shipments and production figures are detailed, including geographic distribution and fat content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Boardman
Shaw
Iowa
Towa
Rappanoose
Des Moines
Fremont
Monroe
Woodbury
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cleveland
Jacksonville
Fla
New Bedford
Mass
Elgin
Pacific Coast
New Haven
Washington
Deserted husband returns after fifteen years apart
C J Wynn of Oto Woodbury county rejoined his wife after fifteen years of separation during which she married twice and divorced twice. He had previously lived in Ida Grove and Dakota but never explained his absence. Wynn now aged 63 and wealthy, resumes family life with his wife and children.
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C. J. Wynn
Oto
Woodbury County
Wynn
Ida Grove
Dakota
Marion
McKay
Cedar Rapids
le Hew
Iowa Code Omits Penalty for Bigamy in New Reform
The revised Iowa code lacks a penalty or prohibition for bigamy, repealing prior sections to align with eastern divorce laws. The omission makes Iowa attractive for polygamy, and lawmakers are expected to address the defect soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Returns a Rich Man from the Klondike Contemplates Wealth
John Sims returns to his Orchard area home after a Klondike strike. He refuses to disclose the size of his wealth but says living expenses of 50 dollars a day through life would leave him rich. He reportedly deposited 40 000 dollars in an Osage bank and eyes mines. Meanwhile R L Stazell of Extra fatally overdosed at the Grand Central hotel in Council Bluffs after a weeklong stay. He swallowed laudanum and left 15 cents. The motive remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sims
Orchard
Klondike
Ife
Osage
R. L. Stazell
Extra
Grand Central Hotel
Council Bluffs
Rich Marshalltown Man Seeks Suspect in Kansas Land Swindle
R W Melick, a leading Marshalltown figure, visited Chicago's Central Station and asked Detective Kelly to locate D D Martin, accused of swindling him out of 2000 dollars for 160 acres in Cherokee county Kansas. The quitclaim deed is alleged fraudulent.
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R. W. Melick
Marshalltown
Central Station
Chicago
Kelly
D. D. Martin
Melick
Martin
Cherokee County
Kan
Iowa University Chemist Sued for 3000 Damages Over Xray Use
Professor Launcelot W. Andrews of Iowa State University faces a $3,000 lawsuit by Magnus of Iowa City alleging careless negligent use of X rays to locate a bullet. An operation removed the bullet. In a separate incident a farmer’s daughter near Sigourney died in a fire helping burn injuries to parents. Also noted, a Chicago San Francisco special train of 17 cars carried 500000 pounds of canned meats tied to Klondike supply demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launcelot W. Andrews
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Magnus
San Francisco
Chicago
Iowa Legislature Moves on City Parks and Elections
The Twenty Seventh General Assembly in Des Moines advances on park taxes with a bill lowering city population eligibility from 40 000 to 25 000 for park levy power and appointing park commissioners. Other measures include primary participation penalties and reform school age adjustments.
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Twenty Seventh
General Assembly
Des Moines
Senate
A. P. Doe
M. J. Ketcham
Davenport
Hobart
Cherokee
Senate Railway Committee
House
Cook
Senate Committee On Railroads
Balter
Missouri River
State Board of Health
Eldora Reform School
Pharmacy Commission
Todd
Brighton
State University
Yessterday
McArthur
Paris
Board of Health
Joint Committee of the
Iowa
Omaha
Ways and Means
Congress
Agricultural Society
Statehouse
Bonaparte Dam
Immigrants Praise Western Canada as Ideal Home
Delegates from Michigan now living in Alabama report to the Dominion of Canada government on Western Canada. They describe prospering communities with abundant wheat crops, cattle, and timber, and note affordable coal and water access. They urge the poor to seek a new start and plan to publish further observations.
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Oan
Uh Co Dore
Kovaki
Michigan
Alameda
West
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Detroit
Messrs. Striovski
Western
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Western Canada
Queer marriage contract filed in Leavenworth
E C Quick, a veteran, and Stella Welch filed for record a common law marriage at the Leavenworth courthouse. The document states they agree to live as husband and wife and be known as Mr and Mrs I C Quick until death, regardless of any divorce actions.
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St. Louis
Leavenworth
Kan
E. C. Quick
Stella Welch
I. C. Quick
Largest lumber deal of the season on the Menominee
Chicago firm Perley Lowe & Co purchased the entire 1898 season’s cut of the H. Wilbeck mill at Marinette Wisconsin. The deal exceeds 35,000,000 feet and is valued at no less than 350,000 dollars. Lumber will be shipped to Chicago and Buffalo yards.
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Chicago
Menominee
Marinette
Wis
Perley Lowe & Co
H. Wilbeck
Buffalo
Notable Oddities From 19th Century Observations
A mix of curiosities including coal gas yield, Swiss patent rule, a 1893 New York Central train speed, the largest pillarless room in St. Petersburg, an ancient olive tree near Nice, a test of North Carolina social class by pronunciation, and Mr. George T. Ambrose’s remark on regional speech indicating status.
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Switzerland
New York Central Railroad
St. Petersburg
Nice
North Carolina
George T. Ambrose
Old South
Arctic Exploration Race to Northern Pole
In a cited exchange the New York Journal notes a trend among arctic explorers to push farther north in what appears a race to the furthest point. The dialogue hints at a contest to reach the pole first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Brown
N. Y. Journal
Chronic Rheumatism Cure Story From Jackson
A 56 year old farmer from Jackson County Michigan suffered decades of rheumatic pain and dizziness. After trying various doctors and cures he used three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and fully recovered, praising the remedy and sharing his address Lorenzo Neeley Horton. The ad claims the pills restore blood and nerves and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Lorenzo Neeley
Horton
Jackson County
Michigan
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Patent Remedies
An assortment of patent medicine pitches claims Kemp's Balsam stops coughing at once with free samples and cheap bottles. Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer offers a free trial and guarantee. The quackish tone mocks medical authority and ends with a quirky quote from the Chicago Daily News.
Government's Land Office Report Cites Homestead Decrease
The General Land Office reports a 3 208 decrease in homestead entries totaling 978 625 acres. The text also cites health reforms for bowel irregularity and promotes advertised remedies by Barn: Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's Toothache Drops.
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General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Hoatetter
Hale
Pike
The Cold Worsens Neuralgia Prompting St Jacob Oil Cure
A brief notice states pain worsened by cold due to neuralgia and asserts that St Jacobs Oil cures the condition. It emphasizes relief after using the product.
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St. Jacobs Oil
The Man Who Lived
An Ohio editor credits Dr. J Ayer s Cherry Pectoral with saving him from a deadly cold that threatened consumption. He recalls meeting a consumptive friend who praised the remedy after using it. The editor relays the hopeful account and endorses the tonic’s efficacy.
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Mdntor Lawrence
Ohio
Cleveland
Dr. J. @. Ayer
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Nebraska
State Supreme Court
Tom Kennedy
Hardin County
Colorado
Stratton Mining Company of
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John E. Bentley
S. Riggins
Wash
Wichita
McKinley
Diaz
Mexico
Alaska
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Brotherhood
Dc. J. Wynn
Alaskka
James Davis
Sigourney
Leavenworth, Kan
Jackson, Mich
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Dr. Smiley
Dremey
John
Foda
Washington Democrat
Chicago Dailyews
Pino
S. I. Hardy
Hooking Place
Baltimore
Cw York
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Ory
Shipping
Milwaukee
Texas
Lane
Puck
McVicker's Theater
Shore Acres
Paradise Alley
Senta
Rome
Romeo
Juliet
J. C. Ayer Co
Posses
W. H. Wachuener
Mdller
Ohio Mariner
Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Ayer
J. C. Ayernou Towell
Maan
the Muralo CO
New Brighton
S.I
Pola
John Lewis Childs
Floral Park
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Rock Island
California
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Ghicaqo
Allens
P. Allen Medicine CO
Minn
Department Interior
Bwrougston
Monadnock Building
V. McInnes
Morrill Block
Mich
Be Grievics
Road City
Caven
Bad Axe
Bartholomew
Town
D. Harry Murpely
Stratford
Yukon Valley
T. A. Grady
Clark Street
Irrigated
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Hox
Colo
Great Rock Island
Chicaco
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Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
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