St Jackson Day Banquet Invitation at Monticello
The piece discusses Bryan possibly accepting an invitation to the next St. Jackson Day banquet at Monticello, with boys agreeing beforehand to exclude Mr. Cleveland. It notes the Hobson resignation, the naval hero label, and Iowa inebriate law constitutional status. It also mentions George W. Evans as a potential legislator candidate and support for retaining Mr. Sokol for a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Monticello
Mr. Cleveland
The
Wyoming Journal
George W. Evans
Jones County
Sokol
Death of Iowa Constitutional Convention President Highlights Growth
The death of William Penn Clark, president of Iowa's constitutional convention before statehood, underscores Iowa's rapid progress in fifty seven years. The piece urges boys to act with decision, citing Von Moltke's motto Erst wagen dann wagen and contrasting fighting effort with building aircastles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William Penn Clark
von Moltke
Peace Efforts Between Cleveland and Bryan Falter
The text notes a Democratic split with William Jennings Bryan refusing to attend a Chicago banquet where Grover Cleveland is invited. Bryan will not participate if Cleveland attends, and the quarrel appears irreconcilable. The rift risks delaying a unifying platform and could leave either leader sidelined in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
Chicago
Judge Backs Real Estate Licensing Amid Sharks
Judge Platt of the Black Hawk district court supports licensing real estate agents to curb unscrupulous practices after hearing testimony on shady transactions. He advocates a law requiring written contracts to prove agency before a commission is paid, calling it a sensible safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Black Hawk District Court
Trust Legislation Followed by Rockefeller Telegrams
The president of Standard Oil telegraphed certain senators urging bills on the trust to be killed. The House passed the bill unanimously, signaling voter interest in protecting public rights. Rockefeller’s action is described as arrogant and aimed at steering Senate opinion, though it failed to sway them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
House
Rockefeller
Senate
Free silver and bankruptcy law reforms spark Iowa rally
The 1898 bankruptcy law was amended to let creditors keep payments from an insolvent debtor unless the payment was fraudulent. Free silver Democrats in Iowa plan a Des Moines banquet with William Jennings Bryan as the main speaker, featuring ex-congressman Walt H. Butler as toastmaster and a program listing names like C. O. Holly J. J. Shea J. B. Sullivan CO. P. Meyers Cato Sells Gen. Jas Weaver and Wm Jennings Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Silver Democrats
Iowa
Kansas City
Des Moines
Bryan
Walt H. Butler
C. O. Holly
J. J. Shea
Council Bluffs
J. B. Sullivan
Creston
P. Meyers
Newton
Cato Sells
Vin
Newspapers as Schoolmasters of the Public
The piece argues newspapers educate the common people through daily news and gossip alike. It notes the risk of overemphasis on trivial events but asserts the press shapes public opinion, broadens understanding, and connects readers to distant miseries and global events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Olney and Jackson Compared by The Manchester Democrat
The Manchester Democrat likens Olney to ex President Jackson in form but argues they differ greatly in temper and policy. It credits Olney with higher grade politics and civil service respect, contrasting Jackson’s spoils system and populist appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Jackson
Olney
New 1908 U S Stamp Colors and Faces Listed
The 1908 stamps will feature varied colors and notable individuals including Benjamin Franklin on one cent green and George Washington on two cents red. Additional faces include Andrew Jackson on three cents and Ulysses S Grant on four cents, with other leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, Martha Washington, Daniel Webster, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Jefferson, Farragut, James Madison, and John Marshall on higher values. The note adds that English is spoken by 115 million people.
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Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
A. S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
J. A. Garfield
Martha Washington
Daniel Webster
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas Jefferson
D. G
Farragut
James Madison
John Marshall
Davenport area crime and court actions feature injoinder and indictments
Police and courts report a string of incidents from Maquoketa to Davenport including Eddie Fronier jailed for diamond theft from Mrs Losey, a 16 year old Davenport boy killed by accidental shotgun discharge, and multiple civil suits and libel actions. Local tax collections rise, library bequest debated, and gambling house indictments signal Davenport’s ongoing crime and governance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Fronier
Maquoketa
Mrs. Losey
Decker House
Emil Hoffmeister
Davenport
Merchants’ Hotel
Dubuque
Antisaloon Sunday planned with ministry visits
The Eureka paper notes Mrs. Frank Dearborn of Stone City is gravely ill. Congressman Cousins consulted a surgeon in Chicago and plans to return to Washington. Mr. G R Malone of Waterloo leads anti saloon Sunday activities with talks in multiple churches. O McDaniel, wounded at Pea Ridge, entered service in 1862 and was discharged later that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Frank Dearborn
Stone City
Cousins
Chicago
Washington
G. R. Malone
Waterloo
DeBra
Epworth Seminary
Pea Ridge
O. McDaniel
Wyoming
Some Don ts for Girls in a Minneapolis Tribune Note
A Minneapolis Tribune item lists practical admonitions for girls. It advises proper dress and grooming, neat rooms, prompt buttoning of garments, tidy shoes, and orderly habits. It also encourages kindness at home and mastering bread making along with candy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Minneapolis Tribune
Monticello Tile Plant May Be Torn Down
Arthur Kiburz of Monticello, owner in town, says unless a buyer is found in a few days the tile factory will be torn down and the material sold. The plant once provided many jobs and had steady brick and tile sales, a pity to abandon it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kiburz
Monticello
Olin
Claims Allowed by Jones County Board of Supervisors
The January meeting list records allowed items for the county, including office supplies, clerk stipends, poor relief costs, jail and sheriff expenses, and payments to multiple local firms and individuals such as Jones Co Tel Co, Dubuque Tel Herald, and various trustees. Also noted are public welfare disbursements and assorted administrative expenditures totaling numerous dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jones Vo Tel ‘Co
Clifford Paul
Stite Moghinz
Dubuque
Monger
Coxsee
Chamberlain
Booth & Son
Frank Kinney
H Matthey
Ladd
Frank O'Brien
J O McLees
Chas Gavin
Theo Mulre
Petey
Meek
Dewategneleiete
Btophans
sMeinre
Cramer
Brown
Barber
Ccsnegevse Viveses
Smith
Asics
Allen
Hodgman
Woodyard
Wherry
Remsey
Gare
Seevenes
EL Hodgman
McDonald
Reeves
J Hughes
AW McDonald
Thos McGovern
David White
Taal News
RC Steephens
Jas
Remley
RH Gray
Do Hehens
P Scrogga
Elec
BUP
Bupi
Henry Schoon
GM Hull
Cesrcceer Ence Aes
Burr
Hakes
Bealla
Gavoon
Leete
H Ramsey
Geo Irwin
Giltrap
OM Beam
Hith
Geo E Barnes
Poor
H Arnold
Balon
Shaw & Dutton
Gree Poor
Brasted & Prentice
És Simmons & McCarty
W H Johnson & Co
Proctor & Co
Paweae
Geo KB Noble
SMO
Dia
Cic Ca Sainn
Stuhler & Sone
Aive Walston & Merritt
Rabcook
Overseer Poor
Dia Baits
Hubbard & Hinken
EM Harvey
Bugley
CONE
Slauson
Jones Co
Tel Oo
FE Reed
Jolnaon
Kepler
W.A. Minns
Science of feeding and its effect on livestock and children
The piece urges scientific feeding for cattle to maximize milk pork and eggs and asks if children are fed by the same standard. It contrasts bone food for developing bones flesh and muscle for thin children blood food for anemia and brain nutrition.
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Hobson
Supreme Court
Ana‘mosa
McVey
Gen
Jas, B. Weaver
Colfax
Democracy
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Goooqogly Neighborhood
Sean
Blackhawk
George Schindler
Dyersville
Robert Burns
Chicago & North Western Railway Co
Stanwood
Cedar County
John Wreige
Oxford Junction
the Mirror
Steiner
Dubuque County
Frank Loveland
Vinton
I. N. Rich
West Branch
Rev
H. H. Abrams
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Joseph Monroe Farnsworth
District Court
James Monroe Farnsworth
the Times
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Grant
Jeremiah Galbreath
Scott County
David W. Smith
Center Junction
Anamosa
Adam Kramer
Anamose
J. H. Boots
John McDonald
T. C. Gorman
Shrader Drug Co
Iowa City
J. W. Doxsee
George Inglis
J. H. Smith
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Hopkinton
William Elliott
Buck Creek
Swalisbury
Delhi
Elliott
County
Fermanagh
Ireland
Drury
Milwaukee
Samuel Ferguson
R. P
Louis Meyer
Ferguson
County Armagh
Grossman
Lenox
Enst
Friends of Lenox
F. E. Wood
Sand Spring
Pomeroy Bancroft
Firat
F. E Wood
Mr. Wood
Anamosa Comment
Clanis
James H, Agel
Star Clothing House
Thavy
Erricksen & Zimmerman
Clotheers
Phillipe Flon
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Belgium
New York
Weber Piano Company
Fifth Avenue, New York
Wabash Ave
Fred Puleston
Hicks & Eilers
Culls
W. G. Ellers
A. F. Tiede
Scotch Grove
E. E. Reed
Hierman
J. H. Lathrop
Actionerr
E. Tarbox
Jones
Counties
Earth
Lovell Building
A. Matthiessen
P. C. Babcock
Dctioneer
J. S. House
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Wis
Monticallo State Bank
Monticello, Low
W.A. Mirick
Old Congregational Church
Lowa
Oalls
Herrick & Bauder
Monticello State Bank
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
Crown Bridge
Orthanthia
Science
Scott
Wm.j. Couchlan
D.D.S. Entist
Hicks & Hilora' Sto
Owa
M. Rening
JAMS
Remley & Remley
Lawn
Main Street
Masterly Hotel
M. E
Cliss
Proughing
Epworth
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Scott& Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Ayer
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & Co
Nashua
N.H
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