Hale backs the Boers amid Senate clash over liberty
Senator Hale of Maine argues in the Senate for the Boers, calling them brave and fighting for liberty. He denounces Britain’s war as a historic blow to human liberty and criticizes British leadership and imperial finance driving the conflict. He contrasts this with sympathy for Hungary, Poland, Armenia, and Cuba.
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Hale
Maine
Senate
Great Britain
Balfour
South Africa
House of Commons
Hungary
Poland
Armenia
Cuba
Greece
Philippines
England
Iowa Republican State Convention Dates Considered
The Des Moines Register reports it is probable the Iowa Republican State convention to select delegates to the national convention will be held in Des Moines on March 7 or 14. The 1896 convention was on March 11 and officials favor timing during the Legislature's session.
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Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Senator Allison Backed by State Register Editorial
The Algona Upper Des Moines reports the State Register urges the reelection of Senator Allison now and again eight years later. It calls him a force for safe stable government and credits Iowa to him if his mental and physical vigor endures for many years.
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State Register
Allison
Iowa
Algona Upper
Des Moines
Judge Spurrier backs Boer aid in Des Moines meeting
In Des Moines a pro Boer rally quoted ex judge Spurrier calling for 5000 troops and 100000 dollars to aid the Boers. He did not enlist or run a subscription, and joked about sacrificing his wife’s relations for the cause.
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Carrol Herald
Spurrier
Des Moines
Iowa
Artemus Ward
Mail undelivered at Muscatine post office weekly list
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending January 23 1900 Men list includes J W Anderson Beck ler Bros Chas Enyot F W Foster six others Gus Halberg H Miller Mell Ringle Ladies list Miss Vinnie Fowler Miss Anna Wilson Foreign list Gust Zeiger Callers should say advertised W L Roach P M
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Muscatine
Iowa
J. W. Anderson
Beckler Bros
Chas. Enyot
F. W. Foster
Gus Halberg
H. Miller
Mell Ringle
Vinnie Fowler
Anna Wilson
Gust Zeiger
Local notes from East Buffalo and nearby towns
East Buffalo Illinois notes report community happenings including visits, illnesses, and daily life. Dr. Marston cared for patients in absence of Dr Marquis. Miss Nellie Bales ill. Mrs. Peterson plans to move to Dakota. Mrs. Lena Murdock underwent stomach tumor surgery with six doctors present and improving.
Community Social at Goerring Home in Yankee Hollow
Mrs J L Bailey and Miss Frankie Hudler are on the sick list. Del ay Maxon of Fredonia and Jack Malvin of Winona Minn are guests of their aunt Mrs Hudler. Edith Aldinger and Earl Pace of Sweetland Center visit friends the Misses Boot and Mr Mrs Goerring hosts an evening of games and dancing with numerous attendees.
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J. L. Bailey
Frankie Hudler
Messrs
Delay Maxon
Fredonia
Jack Malvin
Winona, Minn
Hudler
Edith Aldinger
Earl Pace
Sweetland Center
Boot
Theo. Goerring
Mame
Valley Hudler
Kate Ryan
Tessy
Bessy Boot
Nettie Derby
Anna
Mary. Doran
Emma Mayhouse
Emma
Ella
Ida
Mary Angerer
Adeline Allen
Will
Tom
Fred
Grat
Felix
Frank Doran
Geo. Cory
Joe McKilligan
Henry
Chris
Angerer
James
John Ryan
John Brofa
Clariden Hudler
McClean
Clark Kerr
Pleasant Prairie News Roundup and Local Ventures
Pleasant Prairie notes include visits by Geo Havernagle and Grandpa Lovell, a tale of mud on Sunday, and Edie Stigers’s return from Sheridan. Chatterton leaves for Iowa City. A J Bunker buys a Plankinton farm. John Rachow loses a prized shepherd dog. Night school forms after Prof McColl’s departure, and a new board of trade forms led by Nettleton and Allbee with local bets and prizes.
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Geo. Havernagle
Hazel Dell
Edie Stigers
Sheridan
Iowa
Rela
Chatterton
Iowa City
Grandpa Lovell
Rochester
Cedar County
Jake Eis
Otoe County
Neb
Cyrus Baker
Marsh
Sweetland
A. J. Bunker
Kellogg
Plankinton
Aurora County
S. D
John Rachow
Henry Eggers
John
Prof. McColl
Board of Trade
Bert Nettleton
Erwin Allbee
Wanted Honest Man or Woman for Travel Job
Classified notice seeks an honest man or woman to travel for a large house with a monthly salary of 65 dollars plus expenses and a future increase. Applicants should enclose a self addressed stamped envelope and send to Manager at 330 Cax ton Building Chicago.
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Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Neighborhood News Personal Social and Political
A window into local life with items on joyous births social visits and civic reflections reported by Journal correspondents. Readers gain a snapshot of community happenings from births to public discourse in everyday neighborhood exchanges.
Local Notes From Iowa Towns And Markets
H. J. Ady shipped a carload of fine horses to Chicago Tuesday. O. E. Hogue and daughter visited in Iowa City last Sunday. The Woodmen held a hop in the opera house on Monday night. Robert Smith of Iowa City and Ebenezer Fogg of Springdale were in town Tuesday. Richards & Son sold their meat market to Dickey & Evans who take possession February 1. Mrs. Wahl of Wellman visits her daughter Mrs. Sullivan. G. F. Sheldon shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago and then headed to Athens Ohio. The long dispute between the Hise House and railroad ends with the railroad taking the ground under the hotel and the Hises receiving the cottage and grounds. the Hise House will be moved to the east side of the railroad.
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H. J. Ady
Chicago
O. E. Hogue
Little Daughter
Iowa City
Opera House
Robert Smith
Ebenezer Fogg
Springdale
Richards & Son
Dickey & Evans
G. F. Sheldon
Athens
Ohio
Hise
R. R
Hises
Turtles Harvested For Eastern Markets In Fruitland
In Fruitland, citizens start a new industry harvesting and shipping turtles during the open winter. Turtles are collected and sent to eastern markets where they fetch good prices. Local news notes Mrs Countriman’s illness and a better report on G W Webster.
Local Notes and Visits Across Iowa Towns
A string of short items records visitors and travels from Aталisса to Muscatine. Names include Cy Cline Joe Bennett Wm Tice and L Barnes with moves to Victor Town Davenport and Muscatine. Community church services proceed despite bad roads and one local death marks a Cedar county resident’s funeral with Masons in charge.
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Cy. Cline
Joe Bennett
Chicago
Wm. Tice
W. J. Daughney
Victor Town
L. Barnes
Davenport
Frank
John Spaulding
Muscatine
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Harry Doyle
Jolly
Iowa
Johnson
Cedar County
Masons
Sandy Grove Local Notices and Visits
Frank George called at O. Lee's Friday. R. M. Lee was a Junction caller Saturday. Little Pence Wagner is very sick with the mumps. Lelia Lowe called at S. L. Johnston's Friday afternoon. Mrs. I. Wagner visited near Strawberry Hill Monday. Mr. Blake and son Selly were Junction callers Saturday. Cecil and Leslie Lowe spent Sabbath at Mr. Williams'. Mrs. H. S. Wagner visited relatives in Fredonia last Sabbath. G. B. Lowe and Sylal Waltman marketed some fine hogs last week. Little Ethel Johnston has been sick with a sore throat. John Lupton spent Sabbath afternoon in the Junction with H. Cochran. O. Lee and Mr. McNamer are haul-
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Frank George
O. Lee
R. M. Lee
Little Pence Wagner
Lelia Lowe
S. L. Johnston
Ethel Johnston
John Lupton
H. Cochran
Harry Waltman
Charles
Johnnie Williams
C. W. Gipple
Fredonia
W. B. Lowe
Virgie
Dollie George
Jesse Wagner
Cedar Bethel
Henry Lupton
Mr. Wabnitz
Snider
H. E. Wagner
Eva Lee
Nellore
Eva
Allie Lowe
Clarence Blake
Keota
Masonholder
Frank Blake
J. Lupton
Junction
Fanny Cochran
Pennsylvania
Mumps, Wood Cutting, and Community Happenings
Neighborhood notes detail mumps affecting Harry Waltman and Eva Lee, wood chopping for C W Gipple, and visits among families in Fredonia. Local preaching at Cedar Bethel, gas drilling efforts by S L Johnston, and weather woes with mud and a coming cold wave. Wilful illness includes Clarence Blake’s ill baby and Fanny Cochran’s condition.
Riverside News Notes on Mild Illnesses and Market Activity
In Riverside the mumps circulate locally while Mrs. Bray improves. The Barnett family recovers from measles as egg production dips with price reductions. James Houl sold 50 hogs averaging 330 pounds. top price 4.25 per hundred. Muddy roads delayed country loads. Fred Teller faces $625 in judgments on John Russ property, threatening sale unless paid. some judgments stem from a beer selling suit. The mills run slowly but steadily.
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Charles Bray
Barnett
James Houl
Fred Teller
John Russ
Teller
John
Local Notes From Columbus Junction and Surroundings
Mrs S S Wilcox on Cherry Avenue slipped and broke her arm Sunday and rests easy despite her age. Fredonia reports three teachers reassigned this term. Mr Lacey of the 51st Iowa Volunteers now commands and will likely close the term. Farmers bring hogs into town while roads remain muddy and warm weather returns. Sleighs are outdated and fur coats out of date. Gilbert hotel porter E P Marsh retired and was found dead in his room. cause believed apoplexy. His brother C O Marsh travels from Burlington and his remains go back there. Frank Marsh lives in Hannibal Missouri.
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S. S. Wilcox
Cherry Avenue
Fredonia
Lacey
51St
Iowa Volunteers
Gilbert Hotel
E. P. Marsh
C. O. Marsh
Burlington
Frank
Hannibal
Missouri
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is a universal cure for catarrh. The makers claim it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer one hundred dollars for any failing case and advertise testimonials and Toledo address. Sold by druggists. Tc. Hall Family Pills praised.
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Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Toledo
Tc. Hall
Potato flour production noted in Austria
In Austria a process centers on making flour from potatoes highlighting a novel use of starch. The development signals possible shifts in food processing and potential supply chain implications for starch-based products and gluten free flour markets.
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Austria
New Lumber and Sugar Prices Rise Amid Grocery Scene
Market notes record sharp lumber price hikes effective the eighteenth with broader increases in iron coal and wire. Sugar trends higher despite warm weather while local wholesale quotes show 13 cents in advance and retail near six dollars per hundredweight. A bustling grocery scene features humorous local personifications of cranberry and celery as prices stiffen.
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Cranberry
Miss Celery
Muscatine Market Prices Roll Through Numerous Goods
The Muscatine market report lists prices for wood lime cement coal and grains with various grades. It covers live stock poultry butter eggs cheese honey sugar beeswax and fruits vegetables and hardware items with market notes describing weak or strong tendencies.
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Notes
A brief market update from Chicago telephoned to Muscatine noting broker offices, the Toher firm and manager H F McKay with contact details. The dispatch dates to January 24, 1900, indicate routine exchange of market information between offices.
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A. J. Toher & Co
H. F. McKay
Muscatine Office
Grain and livestock prices in Chicago and New York markets
Grain provisions report from Chicago and New York on January 23 notes flour steady in Chicago, wheat unsettled with May at 66% 67c and July 674 87%Kc, corn easier with cash 214 Sitec and May 22 Bc, oats lower, barley steady, screenings 23c to 35sec, potatoes easing with assorted prices, eggs easy with fresh stock losses, butter steady with creamery and dairy quotes, live poultry quiet with varying per pound rates. New York opening prices show flour fairly active with firm finish, No 2 red wheat around 75 75c, corn No 2 4%ec, oats No 2 9c and options unsettled.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Corr
Chicago
Whywnac
Burbanks
Hebrons
Peerless
K@llc
New York
Minnesota
Chicago Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
HOGS-Market slow at yesterday's close with prices mostly down or weak for various hog lots. CATTLE-Market active with steady quotations for choice to extra steers and other categories. SHEEP-Market fairly active with prices steady for Westerns Natives and lambs across regions.
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Chicago
Texas
Post 231 G A R Opposes Desertion Pensions
Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R adopted unanimously a resolution January 15 1900 condemning any measure to remove disabilities from Civil War deserters. The post calls for defeating such bills and directs copies to Iowa Senators and the district congressman.
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Shelby Norman
Order of the
Republic
Department of Iowa
Congress
Iowa
Second
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Senator Allison
Washington Gazette
W. L. Roach, P. M
East Buffalo, Ili
Oscar Lamb
Reynolds
Dale Kimball
E. Marston
Nellie Bales
Jos. Bales
Joseph Boney
Ives
Olive Elliott
Looman
Frank Close
J. Smith
Court of Honor
Buffalo Prairie
Benj. Marquis
Aledo
Peterson
Andalusia
Alfred Castor
Dakota
A. L. Murdock
Duncan Township
Viola
Lena Murdock
Yankee Hollow
Pleasant Prairie
Neighborhood News
Tine
Journal’s
West Liberty
Fruitland
Atalissa
Sandy Grove
O. Lee and
Mr. McNamer
Riverside
Columbus Junction
Lung Fcr
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Illinois
Fruit and Vegetables
Chicago, ML
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