Middle of the road reformer predicts party realignment
A. W. C. Weeks of Winterset argues McKinley will win by a large majority but triggers a party realignment next year. He says Debs will fade, Ricker and Lloyd hold sway in Iowa, and a Des Moines Winterset electric road could boost limestone market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
McKinley
A. W. C. Weeks
Winterset
Sryan
Weeks
Ricker Lloyd
Cincinnati
Iowa
Barker
Debs
Messrs
Ricker
Lloyd
Madison County
Lone Tree
Des Moines
Lessons from Chicago Strike on Labor Tactics
A Chicago union leader says the sympathetic strike has been a powerful weapon but faced a strong foil from employer lockouts. He urges conciliation to avoid lasting conflict and notes lessons for organized labor, with St. Louis strike expected to echo them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Chicago
St. Louis
Ottumwa Press Ends After Auction Selloff
The Ottumwa Press, created to challenge Courier publisher A. W. Lee, has entered final decline. An assignee now holds the title, auctioning all assets except a Hee perfecting press for under 500 dollars while debts reached 8,000. The Hoe Company bid in the big press, a cautionary tale for ambitious rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Courier
A. W. Lee
Hoe
Saloon and social evil cited in Sioux City era actions
Sioux City papers describe the saloon and social evil as open targets in the city, noting Sunday time restrictions and broad openings. The text questions whether this represents the relief promised by the mulct law for river towns and saloon closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Haddock Tragedy Spurs Sioux City Boom Burst
Report notes Sioux City suffered a burst boom after the Haddock tragedy and raises the question of inviting further woes by establishing a city with iniquity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Haddock
Opinion Fringes on Trade, Saloons and Flags
The Oskaloosa Herald mocks Democrats for supporting Free Trade and other benefits. The Wapello Tribune notes Des Moines reopened saloons after four months dry law with lax enforcement. The Dubuque Times condemns Commander Shaw’s Grand Army speech opposing surrender of rebel flags and ponders burning or returning trophies to the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Tribune
Des Moines
Dubuque
Shaw
Grand Army
Davenport
South
Front Rooms Archived in Back Part of Houses
A brief note explains that the front rooms of some houses are located toward the rear part of the dwelling, highlighting unusual floor plans and spatial layouts observed in residences.
Large Enrollment at Normal Institute Opens Classes
The institute reports 174 registered on the first day with many more added since yesterday. Prof O Shea lectured on expressive conduct and positive discipline, urging cheerful self control and guided by live community in the classroom. A long list of new registrants followed, including May Mulford and Emma Manlove among many others from Wilton, West Liberty, Letts, Nichols, Durant, and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Shea
May Mulford
Wilton
Emma Manlove
City
Margie Doran
Harriet Curtis
Grace Ott
Bertha Neidig
Anna Curtis
Cynthia Hartman
West Liberty
Elva Markley
Edith Brooke
Rena Spalding
Julia Fuller
Anna Healey
Clara Healey
Clara F. Fleitz
Harriet Miller
Carrie S. Freyermuth
Florence Barclay
Louise Leonhard
Kate Foster
Foster
Bessie Murphy
Ida Brown
M. Jennie Hawley
Frances Walker
Bertha Haller
Durant
Chas S. Hoag
Sue Erb
Eva A. Johnson
Alpha Wabnitz
Helen Singham
Pearl Nichols
Katherine Wright
Edith, Smith
Frank McCurdy
Conesville
W. H. Mahaffie
Chicago
Emma F. Underwood
A. C. Kennedy
Daisy Johnson
Anna C. Johnson
Mary Whicher
Pearl van Tuyle
Nichols
Laura Nash
Emma L. Mahin
Bertha Hoover
Rita Berry
Rena’ Berry
Lulu Leyda
Laura Hoag
Gertrude Rogers
Fruitland
Amanda Betz
Stella Hendrix
Letts
Charlotte A. Cole
Sweetland
Edgar Meeker
Rose Altegruse
Ida Altegruse
Margaret M. Allbee
Hattie N. Baker
Pleasant Prairie
Nellie Fryberger
Moscow
Mabel Vwanatta
Emma Meyhaus
Ella Meyhaus
Blue Grass
Anna Coyndér
Anna McDougall
Mary McDougall
M. Pearl Plamey
Ella Detchron
Mary Mahanna
Emmie Howe
Ira Greeley
Maud Meeker
Rose Dalton
Hattie Johnson
Story
United States
Townsley
Plumly
Soil quality exhibit aids country teachers in nature study
A classroom soil exhibit demonstrated various soil qualities from across the country. Students classified the samples to spark interest among country teachers and engage pupils in nature study.
Sioux City Pioneer Samuel Davis Dies In Crash
Samuel Tait Davis, a pioneer lawyer and capitalist, was killed June 11 in Sioux City after being struck by an electric car at Ninth and Jackson. He was 71 and arrived in 1856 when the town had six log cabins and two tents. Ilona now has three native Congress members Hedge Lane and Cousins, with Judge Walter I. Smith set to join. Governor Shaw named a Capitol repair commission with Dey, Cumming, and Josselyn. The voting machine commission includes Blake Osborn and Belvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Tait Davis
Sioux City
Ninth
Jackson Streets
Ilona
Congress
Hedge
Lane
Cousins
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
McPherson
Judge Smith
Iowa
Shaw
Peter A. Dey
Iowa City
Chas. A
Falls from street car kill veteran of the 14th Iowa
R V Van Volenburgh an old soldier about seventy staying at Isaac Fowler’s Park Place home died after a fall from a Cypress Street street car. He was a former member of the 14th Iowa Volunteer Infantry and died from a fractured occipital bone with brain hemorrhage at 11 39. He had relatives in Olympia Washington Millersburg Iowa West Liberty and What Cheer. He intended to go fishing when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Street
R. V. van Volenburgh
Isaac Fowler
Park Place
Marshalltown
Olympia
Washington
Millersburg
West Liberty
What Cheer
14Th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
West Liberty Notes and Family Travel and Events
Sunday marked Knights of Pythias decoration day in West Liberty. Ira Baker and Mrs. Frank Barnes attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. La Rue in Cedar County. Josphine Barclay returned from Ames to spend summer at home. Etta and Minnie Hildebrand returned from Lone Tree. A Cooley plans a visit with daughter Mrs. C C Jackson in Osborn Ohio. Mrs. Martha McNair and Nellie from Smith Center Kans visit Mrs. E A Scott. Mrs. J E Corley, at sea since April, to sail home by the 23rd after meeting her soldier son in Paris. J K Hoover sold his clothing store to 90. E Howene and C E Anderson will take possession mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Ira Baker
Frank Barnes
la Rue
Cedar County
Josphine Barclay
Ames
Etta
Minnie Hildebrand
Lone Tree
A Cooley
C. C. Jackson
Osborn
Ohio
Martha McNair
Nellie
Smith Center
Kan
E. A. Scott
East Fourth’ Street
J. E. Corley
Paris
J. K. Hoover
King
Calhoun and
Third Streets
E. Howene
C. E. Anderson
Iowa City
Reckless Driving Causes Buggy Crash Near North Mulberry
An accident involving J. L. Giesler occurred near North Mulberry as speeding vehicles struck his buggy. Giesler was thrown to the ground, sustaining bruises and a severe shock but is not believed to have serious injuries after being taken home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Giesser
North Mulberry
Mr. Giesler
Mothers Club Discusses National Congress and Women Suffrage
The Mothers Club of Muscatine met at Mrs. Ashcraft’s home to review reports and press coverage of the National Congress of Mothers held in Des Moines. They debated patriotism education by mothers, highlighted Mrs. Murray as a key delegate, and agreed to avoid pushing Woman Suffrage within their movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
S. G. Stein
A. J. Murray
Mothers’ Congress
Mrs. Murray
Murray
Congress of Mothers
Congress
Muscatine
Washington D. C
J. Asthalter
R. B. Huff
J. N. Elliott
J. H. St. John
Mothers’ Club
Mothers’ Club of
Grandview Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Bert Zimmerman visited Wapello Tuesday and Geo Berk with daughter dropped in Muscatine Tuesday. Ralph Zimmerman took a flying trip to Muscatine Thursday and Mrs Baxter returned home to Letts after two weeks away. Children’s Day at Hopewell and at M E church drew a large crowd with readers from Letts and a program titled Golden Sunbeam. Mr Swain and wife left for St Paul for a month recreation with Mr Pease of Wapello serving as operator in Swain’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Zimmerman
Harry Wibber
Chicago
Geo. Berk and Daughter
Muscatine
Ralph Zimmerman
Muscatine Thursda
Hopewell
J. F. Swain
St. Paul
Pease
Wapello
Swain
M. E. Church
Letts
Journal Collector Calls at 1600 Homes Weekly
The Muscatine Journal collector must visit over 1,600 homes each week leaving little time per stop. Readers are asked to prepare for his visits and help speed the process, with a goal to establish a regular weekly schedule and even exact day and hour for calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Membership Growth and New Services at Local Society
One hundred five members have been added since Jan 1 1900. Present membership reaches 160 with 60 auxiliary members, total 220. A new bath offer draws attention, free public reading room usage rises among young men, Bible class started Avril let has 10 meetings with eight attendees on average, and an employment bureau aids youths in securing positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Muscatine Opera House Picked for Sawyer Lot Site
The Commercial Club committee and promoter Johnston with Capt. Ament settle on the Sawyer lot corner of Second Street and Walnut for Muscatine’s new opera house. They fear sewer issues on the Third Avenue site, aim to buy today, and target completion by October 15 with attractions booked. The buyer price for Sawyer lot exceeds city lot, boosted by local support.
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Commercial Club Opera House
Johnston
Muscatine
Mr. Johnston
W. D. Ament
Journal
Sawyer Lot
Second Street
Welnut
Third
Avenue
Messrs. Johnston
Ament
City
Sawyer
Old Time Box Social At Lodge After Court Session
The growing institution planned a box social to be auctioned after court business. Nine candidates were introduced into beneficary and fraternal degrees, six petitions sent to committees for qualification reports next Monday. Worthy Chancellor Sarah A. Fox appointed Bro. A. C. Strawn to take charge. Strawn began the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Fox
Bro. A. C. Strawn
Mr. Strawn
Auc
Court of Honor Social Auction Leaves Bend City Satisfied
The event featured a package sale of boxes with prizes drawing strong interest. After all boxes sold and refreshments served, attendees departed pleased, praising the Court of Honor as a leading Bend City social group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Bend
Climate Report Flags Warm Days and Uneven Rainfall Across State
The Climate and Crop Service notes a week with two to four degrees below normal temperatures, moderately warm days, unusually cool nights, and ample sunshine. Rainfall was uneven, with heavy local downpours causing floods on low lands but delivering moisture to drought-threatened areas. Corn progress is good, oats and wheat show mixed results, and the hay crop is likely light. Apple conditions are poor. potatoes and garden vegetables are thriving.
Sleep Habits and Daytime Rest Worsens Mood for Some
A saying notes that a man who naps in the daytime may feel worse for a period than one who stays awake. The remark suggests daytime sleep can worsen mood or energy temporarily.
Clock Strikes Loudly as Baby Sleeps Stirring Scene
A clock in a quiet home rings loudly while a baby sleeps, drawing attention to the domestic moment. The incident centers on a household scene highlighting everyday life and small disruptions.
Cover Your Legs With A Bang-Up Line For All Sizes
A promotional notice urges men to buy extra trousers while sizes are complete. It promises a perfect fit, encourages trying on a pair, and asserts customers will be pleased with the selection and emergency-ready coverage.
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Oskaloosa
Normal Institute
O’shea
Witter
Bridgeford
IGWA
R. V. van Volenburg
Mothers Meeting
Ashcraft Home
THE
National Congress
the Colored Delegate
Grandview
East 2Nd ST. Chosen
Muscatine’s Opera House
Ond
Tueesdoy
Sterling Remedy Co
Boatreal
Climate and Crop Service
Staid
4 Star Cloth’g Co
East 2Nd Street
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