Cummins Nominated for Iowa Governor at Republican Convention
The Iowa Republican convention nominated Hon. A. B. Cummins for governor in a united, spirited gathering. Temporary Chairman Davis praised the party’s record and unity, urging Republicans to rally for another victory and uphold progress, liberty, and equal rights. Cummins addressed the crowd with emotion, thanking supporters and seeking loyal backing.
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Iowa
Davis
Republican Party of
Party of Progress
Coon
A. B. Cummins
Reverend Hoover Accused of Funds Misuse in Davenport Case
Rev. George K. Hoover founder of Davenport's Childrens Home Finding society and later Chicago general manager faces charges of misappropriation and serious mismanagement. He has visited Muscatine in his child rescue work and earned acquaintances there amid the alleged scandal.
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George K. Hoover
Children’s Home Finding Society
Davenport
Chicago
Hoover
Muscatine
Gem Y- Ava
Two Noteworthy Towns in Iowa LaMoni and Buxton
The Journal visits Lamoni in Decatur County home to 1500 residents with a large printing house a college and strong Mormon presence. Buxton in Monroe County near Albia is a new mining town of 1500 inhabitants largely colored with vast coal deposits and plans for lasting growth and eternal prosperity.
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Iowa
Lamont
Latter Day Saints
Decatur County
Chariton
Lamoni
Buxton
Monroe County
Albia
Northwestern
Muchakinock
Hennepin Canal progress and funding eyed for completion
The Journal editor reports ongoing work on the Hennepin Illinois and Mississippi canal west of Bureau Illinois with the Rock River section nearly complete and waterway use possible in two to three years. Major Willard calls for a 758 220 appropriation to finish the project aiding commerce to the Mississippi and Macat ine.
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Chicago
Rock Island Road
Bureau, IL
Rock River
Vse
J. H. Willard
Hennepin
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Davenport Democrat
Big Ditch
Michigan Canal
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Maicatine
Mississippi
Monument Planned for Jennie Wade at Gettysburg Cemetery
Women of town unveil a monument to Jennie Wade in Gettysburg national cemetery after the Grand Army encampment in Cleveland. Mrs. Georgia Wade Mc Clellan of Denison Iowa, a sister of Jennie Wade, led the drive through Iowa Women’s Relief corps to honor her memory.
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National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Cleveland
Jennie Wade
Georgia Wade McClellan
Denison
Woman ® Relief Corps
Iowa
Davenport Republican Editor Praised for Record
The paper’s new editor completes his second year and earns praise for ability graceful style and fairness in discussion across columns under his leadership.
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Davenport Republican
Hiss
Crowd on corner provokes odd scene with Irish taunt
In a street crowd at a town corner a slender man with a crackling voice taunts an insurance man who proclaims himself an Irishman. The crowd watches as the taunter claims cowardice, the fat man asserts Irishman status, and the frightened speaker escapes. Nearby a couple of young colored people sit. she warns him to remove his arm or face consequences.
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Towa Avenue
Second Street
Chile
Rose
Nichols Seeks Nomination for 29th General Assembly
J. I. Nichols announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly, subject to action of the Republican county convention.
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29Th General Assembly
Republican County Convention
Sheriff Nomination Bid in Muscatine County
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the county convention decision.
Rice Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Sheriff
W. Riley Rice declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the county convention decision.
Ansley Declares Candidacy for Muscatine Sheriff
N. B. Ansley announces candidacy for the Muscatine County sheriff’s office pending Republican county convention action.
Mamma سوال and the Blond Brunette Inquiries
A little girl asks why light haired men marry dark haired women and vice versa. Her mother cites divine instinct. The girl then questions how colored people tell blond from brunette, a query the mother cannot answer.
Reporter and companion settle on inviting seat
A reporter strolling with a young woman paused beside a welcoming seat and chose to sit for a moment during a casual evening walk.
Suffragists Respond to Cummins Nomination in Iowa
A speaker reports intelligent replies from suffragist women about the Cedar Rapids Republican convention nominating Cummins for governor. Reactions range from surprise to speculation about future candidates and political changes, with remarks on prices and political engagement.
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Cummins
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Titus
Gremmel
Halstead
Muscatine
Teddy Roosevelt
Barney Schmidt
Hints to Farmers Swamp Muck Use and Benefits
Swamp muck dried and stored enriches soil and acts as a strong absorbent for liquid manures. Drying aids include mixing leaves and straw. burying animals and fish uses the muck with lime to reduce odor. Extraction from ditches helps drainage. best digging occurs in very dry seasons per Prof. G. E. Morrow.
Principles of Expert Farm Machinery Care
The text advises careful maintenance of farming equipment. It emphasizes keeping joints and bearings oiled, brushing off dust, securing all nuts and bolts, stopping work to inspect any rattles, keeping cutting parts clean and sharp, and ensuring proper draft for easy operation. A diligent handler prevents damage and achieves good results.
Dry Weather Grasses and Rotation in Farming
The article notes blue grass struggles in dry summers while orchard grass performs better. Red clover yields more for grazing in dry years. It recommends rotating pastures with corn and clover as chief crops to boost food production despite more labor.
Watering Horses Before Breakfast Aids Digestion
A brief management note emphasizes watering work teams’ horses before breakfast, especially in summer. Early watering prevents excessive drinking after food and improves relish and digestion, avoiding overeating as horses are often very thirsty in the early morning.
Tassel removal boosts early corn yields in Kansas patch
A Kansas Farm and Home correspondent reports that removing all tassels except one on small or extra early sweet corn patches accelerates maturing and yields fuller ears with plump grains. Popcorn shows similar gains. The theory is that tassel energy is redirected to the ears.
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Kansas
Farm and Home
Shredded Corn Fodder Valued Over Hay for Cows
Western farmers report shredded corn fodder yields a higher value than hay for milk cows. The American Agriculturist notes the potential, and past experience suggests well grown corn fodder fed dry or moist is better for milk and butter while costing less.
Manure and Fertilizers for Sustainable Cropping
The text emphasizes barnyard manure and green fertilizers as the farming backbone. Annual plowing of ample manure sustains soil health, enabling heavy crops without soil damage. When needed, artificial fertilizers provide nitrogen, potash, or phosphoric acid to balance nutrient uptake by crops.
Skimmilk Finds Strong Market For Bacon Quality Feed
Farmers report a robust demand for skimmilk from creameries and note its value as a feed that firmens and adds solidity to meat, aiding in producing higher quality bacon.
Table Decorations and Fern Arrangements for Home Use
The article describes color choices for table decor with rose pink and blue to preserve hue under light. It gives fern preservation tips by rehydrating in water, then uses a circle mirror centerpiece with pink roses and fern wreaths. It also notes repurposing lawn mower cases into a three tier bookcase as a decorative storage piece.
Cleaning painted surfaces with ammonia and whiting
The guide recommends a tablespoonful of ammonia in a quart of moderately hot water wiped on the paint with a flannel, avoiding rubbing. For light discoloration, use warm water and whiting on flannel, then rinse and dry. this method is quicker than soap and preserves delicate colors.
Frugal Woman Builds Bookcase From Lawn Mower Boxes
In the Chicago Record Herald a frugal woman constructs a decorative bookcase for her summer cottage using stacked lawn mower boxes. The piece includes illustrations and details how repurposed containers form a practical, attractive furniture item.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Fragmentary political chat on Titus and Muscatine voting
A fragment discusses Titus not making an itemized bill and Muscatine men likely voting for him. The speaker recalls arriving home at 11:33 p m and being urged to sleep instead of talking politics.
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Titus
American Wages and Cheap Production Debate
Mr. Cokely argues in The Engineering Magazine that the U S must cut production costs to stay competitive abroad and in home markets. He contends consolidation lowers general expenses, making wage cuts a last resort unless wages are disproportionately high.
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United States
Cokely
Engineering Magazine
A Cure For Cholera Infantum
Mrs Curtis Baker of Rockwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor's infant with cholera infantum. She used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions and the child recovered in two days. She reports lasting health a year later and recommends the remedy. sold by all druggists.
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Curtis Baker
Rockwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Turreted Steam Packet Sails from Muscatine Daily
Carnival City Packet Co. announces a morning Muscatine to Davenport service at 6:30 with 7:30 p m return and a 7 cent round trip fare. Another packet runs Muscatine to Burlington weekdays at 8:30 p m. For details contact W G Block Agent Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Burlington
W. G. Block
Iowa
Delicious Drinks and Lemonade Flavor Enhancers
A guide notes pineapple juice mixed with currant lemon blackberry or raspberry juice makes a tasty drink. A few lemon wedges boost lemonade. A decorative sherbet cone improves presentation. Includes quick kitchen measures for flour meal butter and sugars.
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Mitch
New York Tribune
Rat City Bounty Turns Boy into Rat Slayer Tale
The Auckland city council sets a price on every rat. A grocer’s boy kills about thirty rats and carries a head for payment. His master, by a quiet remark, claims the bounty as his own and tells the boy to pay the money to the cashier, noting the rats are his.
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Auckland
Sidney Bulletin
Aberdeen Gray
Philadelphia detective describes clever prisoner with dual names
A Philadelphia captain recalls a malapropos of his force. He cites a clever prisoner who, despite poor education, uses two names. He told a friend that Jim Henry is his real name, Percy D. Klyne is his ananias.
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Philadelphia
Jim Henry
Percy D. Klyne
Ananias
Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee Card
A group of signatories including G. A. Riemcke J. Havercamp J. T. Keuchmann B. Barkalow and Nesper & Co pledge to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and offer a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back.
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G. A. Riemcke
J. Havercamp
J. T. Keuchmann
B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Defenseless America Warned by Brooks Adams
Brooks Adams in the August Atlantic warns the United States has under 100,000 soldiers and few officers or reserves. A war rumor would force 100,000 men to Cuba Porto Rico the canal the Philippines and Hawaii. Such garrisons would be hard pressed by enemy forces while the navy lags with far fewer tonnage than France Germany and Russia.
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America
Brooks Adams
Atlantic
Cuba
Porto Rico
Canal
Philippines
Hawaii
Tropics
United States
France
Germany
Russia
Summer Outing to Clear Lake Iowa
An invitation to vacation at Clear Lake Iowa notes cool summers, good hotels and amusements. It highlights low round trip rates via the Iowa Central route and directs readers to ticket agents for particulars or to request a book let from Geo. S. Batty G. P. IT. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Geo
S. Batty
G. P
Marshalltown
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W. J. Young, Jr
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