Pure food law push and fiscal cautions in Dubuque
A column urges strict enforcement of the new pure food act banning adulterated products. It warns against deceptive labeling, mentions whiskey, canned meats, formaldehyde, and saccharine, and notes John D. Rockefeller's endowment to Chicago University. It also cites London Times on American overreach and discusses Dubuque liquor law enforcement and recent city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Rockefeller
United States
Dubuque
Illinois hospital eyed five miles from Iowa City
A State tuberculosis hospital is planned five miles from Iowa City on the interurban line. Local notes report various regional developments including farm sales near Dyersville, a civic obituary, and legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
C. R. Scroggie
Des Moines
Monticello
State Teachers’ Association
J. W. Ebersole
Tama County
John Bull
Ebersole
Peter Hess
Dyersville
Michael Link
Mr. Unge
Tillman and Dixon Spark South Race War Fears
From the Marion Register the piece argues that the Tillman and Dixon clash will ignite a nationwide race war in the south. It warns that ten million may be massacred and thousands of whites could lose lives amid inevitable retaliation, insisting the outcome is certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman and
Dixon
Marion Register
South
Tillmans
Less Politics and Better Roads Editorial
The Burlington Hawkeye argues for prioritizing highway legislation over election schemes. It notes Michigan’s state aid for road building and contemplates using convict labor for traprock. The piece urges Iowa to act this year to advance road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Iowa
Michigan
Saloons and Paved Streets Question in Monticello
The Monticello Express contrasts Rockwell City’s plan to pave streets with Monticello which has had saloons for two to three years. It questions why Monticello cannot fund paving from liquor licenses and criticizes local revenue expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Monticello Express
Rockwell City
Monticello
Jones County
Patronize the Careful Railroad
A Cedar Rapids Republic editorial flags a grim year of railway wrecks in the United States and abroad. It urges travelers to favor lines with fewer accidents, arguing choice of safer routes will spur railroad safety and accountability, despite costs to operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Old
England
True Christmas Spirit Reflections From Anamosa Eureka
The article ponders the Christmas spirit as a seed of hopeful virtue. It contrasts public generosity with private memories of loss, urging year round kindness and patience toward the lonely, guided by love and the Christ spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Anamosa Eureka
Christmas Joy And Tragic Loss In Anamosa
Dr and Mrs Patton welcomed a daughter on Saturday evening, a joyful addition to their home. Mrs Thos Ray died Friday, age about twenty three, with daughterless aftermath. Funeral held at Prairieburg, ties to father’s family lot. High school program ended with a bargain gifts tree, names drawn by local girls.
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Anamosa Eureka News
Miss Cunningham
Miss Gordon
Miss Forward
Miss Greer Returns From Mission Work to Selma Alabama
Hopkinton reports Miss Margaret Greer back from mission work in Selma Alabama. A scarlet fever case at Rev Mackintosh’s residence causes quarantine and questions how the infection started. Rumors of a Catholic church in Hopkinton meet with broad welcome from religious and business circles. Mrs James Tobin was buried at Worthington after pneumonia and complications. She was sister to Mrs W L Campbell of Hopkinton, who shares in the city’s condolences.
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Hopkinton Leader
Margaret Greer
Selma
Alabama
Mackintosh
Esther
Hopkinton
James Tobin
Worthington
John Cunningham
Monticello
Laura Monroe
St. Mark's Church
Anamosa
Charles L. Gould
la Porte City
Iowa
William Weir
Slinley
van Horne
H. Babcock
P. O. Babcock
John Matthews
Perkins Pointers from Sioux City Journal
A collection of aphorisms on truth language dignity and school earnings. The author notes that truthfulness is imperfect for many due to limited language and jokes about real estate duat and sailors seeking captainly guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sioux City Journal
Quips on ambition and romance from a New York Press column
The piece satirizes a man who mocks government competence while playfully critiquing romantic hopes. It notes the charm and flaws found in women and girls as they imagine love, aging, and affection, with light humor about hats and grandmothers.
Epigrams and promotions from Rev Perkins Slocum's brochure
The article reprints epigrams from a Methodist pastor's holiday brochure emphasizing moral guidance and faith in action. It also notes a subscription offer: The Chicago Daily Tribune and The Express for $3.75 a year with last year’s over fifty Express subscribers taking the deal, and a Buffalo Express quip about razor sharpening on a street car strap.
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Perkins Slocum
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Christ
Chicago Daily Tribune
the Express
Tribune
Express
Buffalo Express
The
Chicago Daily Chronicle
Monticello Happenings Recall December 1886
Twenty years ago Monticello records note deaths of Nelson J. Hicks and Alvira Moore, marriages including Frank Lessenger Rosie Graves and George S. Howard Ollie McKean, births, a dry goods firm dissolution, and local misadventures. Cold weather hit with 20 below zero. numerous community events marked the month.
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Monticello
Nelson J. Hicks
Alvira Moore
Frank Lessenger
Rosie Graves
Ike Maxwell
Jordan
Richland
George
Howard
Ollie McKean
Moline
Rickless & Houser
Olive
Geo. F. Leclerc
Herman Sandhouse
John Gibson
F. A. Jackson
Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Mabel Waterbury
Fayette
Alice Foster
Omaha
Ward Pierce
Ernest King
Nellie Coyle
Artie Coyle
Wilma Smith
Nellie McConnon
Lolla Hicks
Trick Little
Hattie Proctor
Bessie Duer
New Library Books December 1906 Additions
The Milwaukee public library reports December 1906 additions including Stoddard's Lectures 14 volumes and novels by Lowell Henderson Peloubet Chambers Cooper Dudley Duncan Gordon Kaler London Mansfield McCutcheon Parrish Richards Spearman Tomlinson Wells Eaton. The note ends with a remark on mild weather allowing outdoor Christmas cigars.
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Stoddard
Lowell
Mars
Preservation of Pioneer Papers for Jones County History
The state is locating original documents and rescuing them from destruction. A large amount of valuable data on Jones County pioneers has been unearthed and should be collected for public benefit. Citizens with leisure are urged to assemble portraits and letters to preserve memory and honor. The Express offers a combined subscription option with Chicago papers for $3.75 annually. Central Lumber & Coal Co.
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Jones County
Blanchard Divorce Settled in Des Moines Case
Des Moines last week granted the wife a divorce on her cross bill charging infidelity and cruelty. She receives 3600 alimony payable at 60 a month. The husband formerly edited an insurance paper and is accused of spending 37000 of her money.
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B. W. Blanchard
Des Moines
Blanchard
Monticello
Dubuque
Des Moines Register and Leader
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Willard J. Welch
J. W. McMeans
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Arlington
Miller
Dubuque County
T. J. Fitzpatrick
Harry R. Price
Iowa City Railway and Light Co
Young Price
M. Endicott
Tracr
Endicott
Vern Bissell
Hyatt
Young Bissell
Delhi
John Mitchell
John
R. M. Heasty
Wyoming
Clarence
Lincoln County
Minnesota
James J. Hill
Russell Sage
Father Time
Charon
Careful Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Perkins
New York Press
Levi Hall
Kansas
T. A. King
Mary Moore
John Clark
Anna Katharine Kohout
Henry Vernimont
Ernest Walter
Rosie Winkler
John Wenger
Mary Ann Eggers
William Sanford
Amber
Mary Pierce
Father Tobin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mhonasess
Monticello State Bank
Anticello
P. M1
Lowell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
Directo
R. ©. Stirton
J. W. Doxsee
H. Sandhouse
W Nicholas Holset
A. L. Fairbanke
W. A. Mirick
Qoaahiar
Neemasswen
Sohodde
Hall
Illinois
Majestic
Wilford
Ohio
J. A. Voorhees
H.C. Bohlken’s
Eagle Drug Store
A. Kempf
Central Lumber & Coal Co
C. W. Felton
Yankton
South Dakota
Dakota
Florida
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