Des Moines Letter on Iowa Legislature Organization
Julien Richards reviews the upcoming Twenty seventh general assembly in Des Moines detailing expected senate and house leadership, key secretary and clerk candidates, and anticipated short session. He notes attorney general opinions on code interpretations affecting banks, state homes, agriculture societies, school districts, and corporate acknowledgments with possible amendments likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmadge
Sibley
Journal
Nichols
Carrie Sherman
Olive Conger
J. D. Bowen
C. R. Benedict
C. R. Graves
Minnie Niebergall
Clara Kellar
C. C. Higby
James A. Gillmore
College For the
Vinton
Benton County
Agricultural Society
Iowa
New York
Amsterdam’s canals divide city into 90 islands
The article notes Amsterdam is cut by canals that divide the city into about 90 islands and connected by roughly 300 bridges. It also states the Chinese emperor governs over about 4,218,000 square miles, a territory larger than the United States by a quarter.
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Amsterdam
United States
Petworth House and a Royal Swindle Highlighted
The text notes Petworth House as a grand estate owned by Lord Leconfield, with 322 feet length and over 100 rooms. It also recalls Charles II’s 1672 action closing the exchequer and allegedly swindling creditors of about £1,250,000.
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Lord Leconfield
Petworth House
Charles II
Traditional Remedy Claims Grapes Improve Circulation
Historical note describes grapes as a domestic remedy to thin thick blood and boost surface circulation, claiming to clear obstructions in the liver and lungs while restoring stomach health. Such assertions reflect era beliefs in dietary aids as general tonics.
Da Vinci Judas Portrait Myth in Philadelphia Times
A Philadelphia Times retells Leonardo da Vinci’s effort on The Last Supper noting his mastery across arts and sciences and his struggle to find a Judas face. He sketches daily, visits Borghetto for inspiration, and, when pressed by the prior and Duke, defends his work and even uses the prior’s face for Judas.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italy
Dominican Fathers
Milan
da Vinci
Judas
Borghetto
Holy Father
da Vine
Philadelphia Times
Rural palate and a warning from tabasco
A Washington Star writer observes a distinctly rural man trying tabasco on meat. The diner savors a large bite, then collapses into surprised reflection and tells the narrator that his time in hell will feel like a snowbank.
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Washington Star
Actor Are These Poor Relations of Yours
Fulpurse answers that these relations are blood relations and constantly bleed him. An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly, promoting J. H. Bacher & Co.
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London
J. H. Bacher & Co
Congressman's Views On Finances And War In Tipton
Congressman R. G. Cousins visits Tipton during holidays and discusses financial legislation. He cites Senate support for free silver, house gold standard, and partisan obstacles. He notes improving local trade and higher per capita circulation, then comments on foreign affairs and voting for a $141 million pension appropriation.
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R. G. Cousins
Washington
Congress
Advertiser
Gousings
Senate
House
Republican Party
Erow
Tipton
Dun
Des Moines Meeting Elects State Teachers Officers
The state teachers association elected officers led by President A N Currier and First Vice President F J Willard at Des Moines. Proposals promised free hall and extensive committees to support the next session in Marshalltown.
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State Teachers Association
Des Moines
A. N. Currier
Town City
F. J. Willard
Marshalltown
City Council Adjourns After January Meeting
Council met in adjourned session with five members present and one absent. Bills read and allowed. water rebate bill for John Martin tabled. Clerk’s December warrants report accepted and filed. Adjourned to Saturday evening January 8 1898.
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Overing
Heisey
Button
Schoonover
Clark
John Martin
J. ¥. Pererxa
No paper in Towa: the Dubuque Telegraph
The Dubuque Telegraph, famed in Towa, offers a front rank daily and a semi weekly edition that reaches all post offices by Tuesday and Friday. It pledges independent, fact based coverage on national legislation and currency debates with clear pricing and sample copy offers.
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Towa
Dubuque
Telegraph
Dubuque Town
Anamosa man gave away candy and nuts on Christmas
F E. R. Moore of Anamosa donated 75 pounds of Kranzs candy and 38 pounds of nuts to Indy friends and others as Christmas generosity, according to the Journal.
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E. R. Moore
Anamosa
Kranz
The
Journal
Unclaimed letters listed for Monticello post office
An 1898 notice from Monticello Iowa advertises unclaimed letters left at the post office. The list includes Abbot A C Barger Thos Chatten Emma Cushman Chas L Macfee J A L T Alexander P M and others. The clipping also contains old weathered advertisements for DeWitts remedies and Hastings notes about Yale alumni and daily life.
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Monticello
Iowa
Abbot
A.C
Barger
Thos, Chatten
Emma, Cushman
Chas. L. Macfee
J. A. L. T. Alexander
P. M
Frightful burn relief with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
Miss Alice Hughes of Norfolk Virginia suffered a severe face and neck burn. The salve instantly relieved pain and healed without scarring. The product is also marketed as a famous pile remedy. J Bacher & Co. The emperor of China, educated by an American missionary, can read and speak English fluently.
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J.A. Perkins
Antiquity
DeWitt
J. H. Bacher & Co
Alice Hughes
Norfolk
J. . Bacher & Co
China
Little Tarly Risers Cure Dyspepsia and Constipation
Mrs M B Ford of Ruddell s NJ is said to be cured after eight years of dyspepsia and constipation by DeWitts Little Early Risers. J H Bacher Co promotes One Minute Cough Cure for croup coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles with claims of safety and quick relief.
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William Walpole
Walshtown
South Dakota
DeWitt
J. H. Bacher & Co
M. B. Ford
Ruddell’s
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
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Julien Richards
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Tipton Advertiser
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British India
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Has & Good Stock
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First Street
Bateman & Millholen
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
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