Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Davenport Test
Davenport resident E D Richardson testifies kidney pills improved his rheumatic backache and overall condition after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's. The advert promotes the product with a testimonial flow and urges readers to ask about customer reports at local drugstores.
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London Bridge
Dean
E. D. Richardson
Brady Street Davenport
Davenport Co-operative Banks
H. A. Emers’ Drug Store
Third and
Perry Street
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
VU. S
Mdean’s
Christmas News From The Town
Local notes recount a busy holiday week with births illnesses travels and visitors. Families like Sabbath Schroeder Nevens Miller and Kline share updates while residents prepare for Christmas including Miss Kate Foster’s departure and Mr Endter’s new house projects.
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Carl Sabbath
Wyoming Hill
Carl Schroeder
F. Peterson
Cedar
Chris Sender
Lake Township
Mabel Ficken
Burlington
Kate Foster
Iowa City
Rob McCampbell
Des Moines
Carl Ross
Kate Kurriger
Steella Rolland
Florence Nevens
Dubuque
Brogan
St. Matthias
Jacob Lemkau
Mr. Libhart
Fred A. Maurer
Roy
George
East Fourth Street
Wilton
Miss Timm
Bessie Miller
E. Wilson
Davenport
Gibney
John
Bennett
F. Walker
Geo. Schmidt
Lena Kline
Thomas Morgan
Fred Bolton
Little Margaret Laughlin
Chicago
Conscience and Modern Farming Advice for Profit and Upkeep
Practical guidance for farm profitability emphasizing manure use for clover feed, upgrading poultry stock, finishing farm products, and investing in a modern, well arranged barn with frost proof storage. Silos and ensilage are praised for higher cattle yields and corn fodder value from rough pasture.
Improving Farm Crops and Dairy Yields Through Seed Selection
The article urges selecting the longest, heaviest wheat heads and saving seed for the next year to improve strains. It stresses cultivating in rich soil, proper preparation, and the need to enhance soil fertility, noting New York dairy herds average butter output far below potential. It argues improved feedstock and cultivation unlock plant food for higher yields.
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Agricultural Department
State of
New York
Populists Call Convention and Retain Party Name
Des Moines reports a state central committee meeting where a resolution urged former populists to rejoin. Waller proposed amending to drop General James B. Weaver. Speeches were heated. the plan moved forward with a state convention set for the first Wednesday in June.
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Des Moines
People's Party
State Central Committee
Waller
James B. Weaver
Army approves Des Moines post site and cavalry start
Washington reports the Des Moines army post site has been approved. Representative Hull secured war department backing and General Miles promised a cavalry post beginning with four companies and potential regimental growth. Also included is an old testimonial for Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup.
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Washington
Des Moines
Hull
War Department
Miles
Man and Wife Split Kindling After Gym Visit
A two person household splits firewood after a workout at the gym. The man and his wife shared duties, one carrying kindling pieces while the other organized supplies.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Stomach Health
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and health issues. It claims the stomach governs the body and shares a testimonial from Mrs. A C Jones of Walterboro, South Carolina, who says six bottles cured three years of illness. It invites readers to write for free advice.
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Doctor Pierce
A. C. Jones
Walterboro, Colleton Co
Bryan Predicted to Lead Democrats in 1904 Race
William R. Payne of Chicago told the Grant club in Des Moines that Bryan will be the Democratic candidate for president in 1904 and will poll twice as many votes as any other Democrat. Payne criticized the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and urged U S expansion to the Arctic and the Isthmus of Panama, endorsing a Nicaraguan canal and opposing army reorganization as too powerful for the president.
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Des Moines
William R. Payne
Chicago
Grant Club
Republican Club
Iowa
Bryan
Payne
United States
Panana
Lawmaker Hikes Cabinet Salaries Instead of President
Washington December 22 For years Congress members argued cabinet and vice president pay too low. Rep Loudenslager proposes 25000 for the vice presidency and 15000 for cabinet members, while the president remains at 50000. Supporters say higher pay would retain capable officials.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Loudenslager
Supreme Court upholds precode liquor injunctions in Iowa
In Des Moines the Iowa Supreme Court rules that injunctions under the prohibitory law were not annulled by the 1897 code adoption. Marc Chiesa faced contempt for violating a 1896 injunction after the code's 1897 enactment. The ruling overturns Judge Prouty, confirming the prohibitory law was repealed then continued by reenactment in the 1897 code.
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Des Moines
Marc Chiesa
Supreme Court
Chiesa
Polk County
Judge Prouty
Iowa
Prouty
Mississippi river improvement funds trimmed in new bill
Washington reports the upper Mississippi river appropriation set at 33.9 million dollars, far below the last river and harbor bill. A subcommittee cuts aim to 60 million, with the lower river to receive seven million. Full bill details expected tomorrow night before postholiday consideration.
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Washington
Mississippi
Tne
Lower River
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Advertises Croup Cure
In Dundee Kansas Mrs H Gregg reports her child with chronic croup found relief after using Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup. The ad emphasizes safety for children and guarantees the remedy.
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H. Gregg
Dundee
Kans
J. J. Haver
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William Russ
Fred Kopf
Mose Bafl
John Schrempf
Fred Hintermeister
Mr. Witmer
Mr. Elfers
Ben Lilly
Andrew Nitzel
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Mt. Vernon
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Ralph Stafford
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Grand Opera - House
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Renicer & Company
Joseph Arthur
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