Imperfections in the New Code and State Inspections
The ninth biennial report of the Iowa State Board of Health led by Dr. J I Kennedy surveys health functions, disease prevention and public hygiene. The Pharmacy Commission report notes 1500 drug stores, few violations, and $8850 in fines. disputes over 1859 fair funding and county payments are discussed. Inspections of five institutions found varied bookkeeping practices and calls for a unified system. Attorney General moves office to Equitable Building. changes at the Soldiers Home and remarks on sugar beet prospects cap the item.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
J. I. Kennedy
Iowa Health Bulletin
State Board of Commissioners of Pharmacy
Gov. Drake
J. H. Pickett
Oskaloosa
Fletcher Howard
W. L. Leland
Hawarden
Suel J. Spaulding
Iowa
State Agricultural Society
McCarthy
Remley
General Assembly
Messrs
Merriam
Healy and Porter
Independence
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Soldiers’ Home
Anamosa
State House
Equitable
Executive Council
Capitol
Agricultural Society
Board of Commissioners
Marshalltown
C. C. Horton
Muscatine
Home
G. O. Morgridge
H. P. Duffield
B. A. Beeson
C. L. Longley
Col
B. F. Warfel
M. A. Reed
H. B. McClure
Druggists Face Liability Over Annual Mullet Tax
In a contested case the mulet tax is argued to apply to all druggists selling liquor under mixed mulet and pharmacy laws. The present permit form is blamed for granting a perpetual license. Lucas County counts 1500 druggists as potentially liable for a $600 yearly mulet tax. The dispute goes to state authorities and the next legislature.
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Towa
Lucas County
Attorney-General and Pharmacy Commission
Iucas County
State Pharmacy Association
After Alleged Burglars Buena Vista Offers Rewards
Buena Vista county authorities offer rewards for the three suspected burglars who robbed a Marathon drug and jewelry store. Descriptions include Frank Miller from Burlington, Jed Grant from Sioux City, and Joe Martin from Omaha with heights and attire noted. A $25 reward is offered for each arrest. county attorney J F Faville signs the notice from Storm Lake. The piece adds a note that Maret Halstead will not manage the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
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Buena Vista
Buena Vista County
Marathon
Charles Keegan
Frank Miller
Burlington
Jed
Grant
Sioux City
Joe Martin
Omaha
Stout
J. F. Faville
Storm Lake
Wisner Estate Settlement Ends Noted Iowa Wealth Tale
The Wisner estate in Hardin County is finally settled and discharged by Eldora courts. Lyman F. Wisner built a vast Iowa fortune, with farms and banks across several states. His son George died unmarried in 1893, leading to intricate guardianship battles and later a remarriage of George’s widow Julia to Frank W. Crockett. The grandchildren Gilman and Joss stand to inherit large fortunes.
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Wisner
Hardin County
George H. Wisner
Eldora
Lyman F. Wisner
Iowa
Julia Hatch
George
Hardin County Bank
First National Bank
Iowa Falls
Sunnyside
Union
Fannie Gilman
Charles C. Gilman
Iowa Central Railroad
J. D. Newcomer
New Temple of Justice
Julia A. Wisner
Nrannie Wisner
C. C. Gilman
J. L. Williams
Marshalltown
Williams
Gilman
Joss
G. H. Wisner
Frank W. Crockett
Crockett
James L. Williams
George N. Wisner
Graduates Receive Degrees at Iowa Agricultural College
Degrees conferred at Ames mark the graduation exercises for Iowa Agricultural College. Recipients include Bachelors in Agriculture and Engineering, with names listed across disciplines such as Civil Mechanical Electrical Mining and Letters. Masters of Science and Agriculture awarded to a small group of graduates.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
I. W. Bouska
Philip BE. Damon
T. W. Mast
Arthur F. Sample
J. J. Vernon
Jasper Allen Wilson
R.A. Craig
George G. Dana
C. N. Bergeman
Otto Gersbach
Ole Davidson
Ward M. Jones
Joseph
George B. McWil
E. C. Bierbaum
Guy S. Brewer
Andrew Brown
James R. Burnip
Hannah Mae Thomas
Louis A. Duroe
W. C. Garberson
Margaret M. Jones
Charles EE. LeBuhn
Frank MecCannon
William Newall
I. I. Rhodenbaugh
Ambrose C. Rice
F. M. Rolfs
Margaret Rutherford
Clarence E. Tanton
Lawrence Winne
Declared Insane In Kingsley Insanity Case At Le Mars
Mrs J J Heacock of Kingsley wife of a miller faced a lengthy insanity inquiry before Le Mars officials. The board found her insane after testimonies from family and physicians citing odd acts including arson threats and family intimidation. She contested the finding with counsel and neighbors split on the issue. An appeal was filed and she could remain at liberty pending district court decision unless a compromise is reached.
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le Mars
Board of Commissioners of Insanity
J. J. Heacock
Kingsley
Perpetual Motion Claim by Jefferson Man
Albert R. Russell of Jefferson says he has invented a perpetual motion machine using a cork circuit that ascends in water and falls through air. He describes a cheap device with a thin tube and a chain of corks driven by difference in specific gravity, claiming lighter than water materials could sustain motion and enable a continuous circuit.
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Albert
Russell
Jefferson
Lincoln Kin Ties Spark Elopement Journey to Milwaukee
Warren Beckwith, who eloped to Milwaukee with Jessie Lincoln daughter of Robert T Lincoln and granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln, is the son of a Mount Pleasant businessman. Wilbride and her mother spent parts of each year there with ex Senator Harlan father of Mrs Lincoln. The couple met frequently and Miss Lincoln has joined her husband in Mount Pleasant.
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Warren Beckwith
Milwaukee
Jessie Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Mount Pleasant
Wilbride
United States
Harlan
Notice of Contest Filed in Le Mars Election
A notice of contest was filed in Le Mars at the county treasurer office. The election returns show A. Jd. Stang Republican elected by majority. PB Tl. Branch Democrat contests the election claiming miscount by precinct judges. Stang held the certificate of election when served.
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le Mars
A. Jd. Stang
Li. PB
Windstorm Mutual Reports Strong Gains at 14th Des Moines Meeting
At the Des Moines gathering of the Iowa Mutual Tornado Cyclone and Windstorm association officers presented reports showing losses paid of 6152.88 and bank deposits of 14756.67 with 4778.19 in treasurer’s hands. Receipts totaled 36829.34. President Buckman highlighted over 12 million in annual written insurance, a 1.6 million shortfall from 1896 business, and a net gain of nearly 4.6 million in risks. Officers elected include President A N Buckman Ames J B Harriman Des Moines and Treasurer James Yull Cedar Rapids. Executive Committee members named as Buckman Anderson Forbes. Directors listed by county and name.
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Des Moines
Iowa Mutual
Buckman
Iowa
A. N. Buckman
Harlan
A. J. Graves
Ames
James Yulll
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Harriman
Adjuster
J. H. Vroom
Waterloo
C. J. Anderson
W. D. Forbes
William Mather
Cedar County
Taylor County
Shelby County
James A. Swallow
Page County
GC. H. Payne
Webster County
Yukon Projects Planned By Upper Yukon Development Co
The Upper Yukon Development & Trading company held a Des Moines meeting to elect officers and directors. W A Purdy is vice president, Steven W Hoover secretary treasurer, James J Callanan director. other directors include W F Purdy H W Sommers and A Davis. They plan to work with Rock Island railroad and launch a prospecting party in February, with a steamer chartered to sail from San Francisco in May carrying 150 passengers. They aim to establish a trading post along Stewart river, deal in claims, run a sawmill, and navigate small streams with a new vessel.
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Upper Yukon Development & Trading Company
Des Moines
W. A. Purdy
Chicago
Steven W. Hoover
Davenport
James J. Callanan
W. FP. Purdy
H. W. Sommers
16. A. Davis
Rock Island Railroad
Chillkat Pass
San Francisco
Stewart River
Tragedy in Cedar Rapids A Woman Burns Self to Death
Mrs. Sodeima a 24 year old wife and mother of two in Cedar Rapids died from self inflicted burns after saturating her clothing with kerosene and setting her garments ablaze. Police note she faced death calmly and the act may reflect insanity or rational mind given life troubles.
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Joseph Sodoima
Cedar Rapids
Two Made One A Marshalltown Millionaire Wed in Washington
In Washington at the Church of the Covenant Dr Lamlin officiated the marriage of Miss Cora Perkins daughter of Mrs Bishop W Perkins of Marshalltown and Col Frank Crawford Letts a Marshalltown millionaire. The bride from a leading Kansas Senator family and the groom a prominent Iowa grocer and secretary of the Iowa Nebraska Grocers association.
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Church of the Covenant
Washington, D. C
Lamlin
Cora
Bishop W. Perkins
Frank Crawford Letts
Marshalltown
Washington
After the Saloon Prosecution Promised by Keokuk League
The Keokuk County Anti-Saloon League president declares the mulet petition in 1895 had 5 282 votes with 3 566 signatures over 65 percent. The canvass found forged names minors nonresidents repeats dead people and non voters. Action will be started against common carriers for illegal beer transport into the county.
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Keokuk County Anti-Saloon League
Bank Robber Caught Identified by Tattoo Marks
Samuel J. Ritchie, arrested for robbing a freight car at Port Morris New Jersey, identified by Sheriff Dowling as part of the gang that robbed the Bradley Bank at Eldon of 8000 last February. Ritchie captured earlier, escaped Wapelly county jail after indictment, and confessed after a rogues gallery photo was shown. The Iowa poultry show in Oskatoosa December 27 to January 1 promises a grand display with medals honoring Gear Allison and Secretary Wilson.
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Samuel J. Ritchie
Port Morris
N. J
Dowling
Bradley Bank
Eldon
Ritchie
Wapelly
Iowa
Oska-toosa
Gear
Allison
Wilson
Canadian customs at Lake Tagish filter Klondike gold seekers
Canadian customs officers collect 26 percent duties on outfits bought in the United States for Klondike travel to Canada. At Lake Tagish a 25 man guard enforces fees while Victoria buyers escape duties. Miners may save a quarter by purchasing in Victoria and should contact Victoria’s Board of Trade for information.
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Klondyke
Canada
United States
Canadian
Lake Tagish
Skagway
Dyea
Seattle
Tagish
Victoria
British Columbia
Board of Trade
B. C
One Hundred Dollar Reward for Catarrh Cure
Toledo firms and I J Cheney & Co endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases. Testimonials praise the remedy while Druggists sell at 75 cents a bottle. Also notes about Pettigrew pills and bicycle tire pumps appear in the Indianapolis Journal.
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J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
Iim
Meet ‘&Truax
Toedo
O, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
T'eatimoniala Fee
Hall
Misery of Inactivity of the Liver Promoted by Bitter
Goethe notes chronic liver inactivity leads to bile in the blood causing yellow tint, foul tongue and breath, headaches, right rib and shoulder pain, constipation, and stomach disorder. The remedy extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long recommended sovereign for chills fever nervousness and rheumatism, urging action despite daunting tasks.
Controversial Patent Remedy Ad Offers Free Bottle
An early 20th century ad promotes Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer claiming quick cures for consumption and nervous ailments. It pushes free samples and cheap large bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar while urging immediate purchase.
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Joughing
Kemp
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
North Pole Expeditions and Monuments of 1890s 1900s
A humorous ledger from Puck cites multiple polar forays from Taamerfest Norway 1890 onward. It notes relics and monuments raised for Hansen Tormpsen Jhornsen Haansen and Jjaik Jjakaen, with returns and a 1906 claim of an American discovering the pole.
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Taans Taansen
Taamerfest
Norway
North Pole
Torm ‘Tormpsen
Hansen
Jhim Jhornsen
Jhornsen
Tormpsen
Haansen
Wwaansen
Haamerfest
Stephen Leacock
Puck
Grain-O coffee substitute debuts in stores
A new preparation named Grain-O replaces coffee in groceries. Marketed as gentle on the stomach and nearly indistinguishable from coffee, it is priced at 15 and 25 cents per package and suggested for children as well.
Walker Male Cyclers Compared To Goxaips In Media Jest
In an Up-to-Date quip Walker-Male cyclers are likened to female goxaips noting they are always running somebody down. The comment curves social stereotypes into a playful media critique.
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Walker
Fragments of 19th Century Advertisements and Sayings
A collage of product pitches and quips from vintage ads and newspapers. Prominent mentions include Star plug tobacco praising high grade quality, Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cold cure, Piso’s Cure for consumption, St Jacobs Oil for lumbago and neuralgia, and various social quips from Chicago News and Atchison Globe.
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St. Jacobs Oil
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State Agricultural College
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Yukon
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Goethe
Washington Democrat
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Chicago News
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Antioch, Il
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Estey Organ Company
Srattleboro
Ayers Hale
Aunty Dale
Ala
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J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
I. Wa U Opera As
James Pyle
New York
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Broadway
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Tte Itntog
National Klondike Mining and Trading Company
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Middle South
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Minneapolis
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Uae
A. N. Kelloge Newspaper Co
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