Transcontinental mail war eyes Santa Fe Burlington clash
Prospects rise for another speed contest for the transcontinental mail contract with Santa Fe opposing Burlington. Burlington urges Union Pacific to shorten time, delivering Chicago to Omaha faster while Burlington Gazette mocks current progress with a Waite and Caster cartoon. Dozens of items note political prospects for Governor Cummins and farmer Christmas spending, including a Henry County farm sale at 17 000 and last minute shopping warnings.
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Santa Fe
Burlington
Union Pacific
Chicago
Omaha
Iowa
Henry County
Opinions on primary reform and national politics in Iowa
Iowa newspapers offer mixed views on primaries and the national administration. Des Moines Capital lauds the President’s message, while Marshalltown Herald warns of bosses replacing bosses. Fairfield Ledger critiques Wisconsin style politics, Cedar Rapids Republican doubts Iowa primary outcry, and Algona Upper Des Moines Republican notes unity among Iowa delegates and President.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Algona Upper
Des Moines-Republican
Californian Summer Courtship by the De Soto Estate
June and Rosamund settle into a tranquil Californian summer at the De Soto house. Jerry plots secret rendezvous in a woodland bower while Crown Point fever stirs San Francisco investors, altering finances and routines for the colonel and neighbors alike.
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Clifornia
de Soto House
Jerry
Sylvan
Lenora Kelley
June
Mother and Child Emulsion Endorsement Card
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a reliable aid for mothers and nursing infants. It praises the product for boosting internal strength, notes that nourishment for two is challenging, and claims the emulsion benefits overworked or luxurious individuals. Published by Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott A Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Land of Nod to Appear at the Grand Saturday
The Land of Nod faces high costs despite full houses with a dozen crew members earning 25 to 50 dollars weekly and transport expenses for three carloads of scenery. The production guests the Grand on Saturday December 28 with advance ticket sales starting at 9 am.
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Land of Nod
Nod
Local Visitors and Travel Highlights from Richland Area
In Richland on December 22, Mrs. Guy Rambo of Chariton visited Ora Rambo’s home last week. Frank Vastine returned from Nebraska. Mrs. Mary Hobson left for Davenport to visit her son Fred and family. Dr. F. Dy Payne of Chicago is a business visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walker shopped in Fairfield Wednesday. Misses Mildred Louise and Lucille Brady returned from Mt. Pleasant for holiday vacation. AW Brady headed to Fairfield to see his son Clayton who came from Mt. Pleasant for the vacation, with Jec Bridger and Miss Barnett also joining.
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Lucille Brady
Mt. Pleasant
AL “Brady
Fairfield
Clayton
Jec. Bridger
Miss Barnett
Two Large Guns For Weed Park Adornment At Muscatine
Ald Zyl reads Congressman Dawson letter offering two ten king Rodman guns from Fort Independence Massachusetts for Weed park in Muscatine with transport arranged by private parties no city expense. Council to file application to secure guns with rail transport at favorable rates. aim to enhance Weed park overlooking Mississippi River.
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van Zyl
A. F. Dawson
Muscatine
Weed Park
Preston
Iowa
Fort Independence
Mass
Marsentine
Mississippi River
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