Judge Brannan Retires From Iowa Seventh District Bench
W F Brannan ends a forty year career on the Muscatine based Seventh Judicial District bench. Since 1855 he has served with anti party opposition, earning respect for fairness and strong equity rulings as the bar hails his conscientious work and few reversals in supreme court appeals. The piece notes his long service and community esteem as he retires to a quieter life among longtime colleagues.
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W. F. Brannan
Seventh Judicial District of
Iowa
Supreme Court
Bar of
Mr Grow’s Long Career On Free Homes For Free Men
The aged Pennsylvania congressman Galusha A Grow, who spoke on Land for the Landless decades ago, reflects on cooperation between capital and labor. His homestead bill, first stalled in 1859, shaped westward settlement and American ideals, earning him praise from the Buffalo News for benefiting farmers and workers seeking homes and work.
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Grow
Pennsylvania
Galusha A. Grow
Congress
Republic
Buffalo News
Europe
Senate
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
House
Colfax
Buchanan
Life of J Pierpont Morgan Under Tight Surveillance
A sharp reflection on the burdens of wealth as millions are handled and a following of detectives tracks the famed financier. The tone notes discomfort in being watched while managing large sums.
Germany weighs Monroe doctrine stance as U S backs away
Germany may expand its inquiries to gauge if the United States remains committed to the Monroe doctrine. If the U S signals retreat, Germany would decide to refrain from challenging the policy for the time being.
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Germany
United States
Uncle Sam
Statement on truth and lies echoes in public view
A remark about a lie being as good as the truth prompts renewed discussion on honesty and integrity. The text reflects a debate on following teaching versus exercising rights, citing the proverb in broader civic discourse.
Those Who Never Acknowledge Wrong Say Humour Fares
A wry note on human nature cites Barnum like wisdom that people enjoy being humbugged and resist admitting error. The remark underscores how some refuse accountability and prefer light deception over admission of fault.
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Barnum
Congressional Talk and Gratitude for Limits
Citizens repeatedly urge Congress to act more but after events end they thank it for doing only what it has done. The piece contrasts persistent calls for expanded power with appreciation for restrained legislative action.
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Congress
You Cant Fool All The People All The Time
A reflective column questions public gullibility and the persistence of misinformation in politics. The piece argues for critical scrutiny of leaders and media, urging readers to demand accountability and evidence.
Talks With Business Men No 18 Off Season Advertising
The author argues postholiday dullness is overstated as merchants expect lower spending but actual demand remains steady for staples and necessities. He notes people spend during gift giving season and that earning capacity after the holidays is unchanged, so funds can be spent then as well.
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Lishment
Corbin
Root
Army
Congress
Loafer Seeks Court Seat At Corner Grocery
The chronic loafer tells the grocer he wants to be a judge. The grocer retorts he could simply sit on the bench, implying idle habit. The exchange highlights idle talk about judicial position in a small-town setting.
Fated To Die of Paralysis Like Father
Mrs. N. M. Bucknell of Minneapolis reports years of headaches and nervous prostration ending after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She improved after starting treatment and claims no headaches since. Also Mrs. W. A. Thompson of Minnesota says seven bottles of Nervine cured her severe nervous symptoms and stomach pains. All druggists sell Dr Miles remedies and a free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases is offered.
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Miles
Chicago
W. A. Thompson
Minn
Spies Watch Morgan in a Web of Detectives
Washington reports that J Pierpont Morgan faces a vast espionage net as private bureaus police, life insurers, and market speculators track his every move. A recent runaway truck scare and public crowds deepen Morgan’s sense of surveillance while senators debate trusts and new anti monopoly measures amid the Hepburn debate.
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Washington, D. C
Capitol
Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
J. Pierpont Mongan
Europe
Wall Street
Broad
England
London
Morgan
Fifth Avenue
New York Harbor
Congress
Nelson
Col. Hepburn
Senate
Home Burns in Iowa City Fire
A house in Iowa City bursts into flames early this week as firefighters battle the blaze. Details about the property owner and cause are unavailable in the readable text. The incident underscores ongoing urban fire risk amid winter conditions.
Town Central Railway Sale of Homeseekers Tickets
On the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903 the Town Central railway offers excursion tickets to western southern and southeastern points at one fare plus $2.00 for a round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Town Central Railway
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Illinois Central
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Havana
Mantanzas
Valley of
Yamouri
Caves
Belle Mar
American Tourist Association
Fear of being an old maid guides many young women choices
A wartime era social commentary notes that anxiety about marriage pressures pushes girls toward unsuitable husbands, highlighting gender norms and arranged expectations influencing courtship dynamics.
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Ladies’ Coats
East Second Street
John Mahin
J. M. Beck
W. L. Lane
Muscatine
The
Marshalltown Times-Republican
MR. Grow
J. Pierpont Morgan
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Joseph Stover
Pleasant Valley
River Junction
Iowa City
R. R
New Orleans
Mexico
Dixie Five
Florida
Jacksonville
Nashville
Jacksonvill Ar
St. Louis
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Omaha
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs
Central
Baok
Homfseekers
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Kentucky
West Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
A. H. Hanbon
F. Merry
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