Parvin Pioneer of Iowa Passes in Civil Worth
A tribute recounts Theodore S. Parvin as a founding figure in Iowa history and Muscatine resident for over twenty years. He left a selfless life, shunning wealth and political gain, valuing family and state up-building. The piece notes his legacy to Iowa and his brothers and father in early local trades. It captions a political moment where Jefferson county backs Cummins and condemns machine politics in Iowa.
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Theodore S. Parvin
Iowa
Muscaine
Josiah Parvin
Lafayette Parvin
Bloomington
Theodore
Parvin
Theodore 5. Parvin
Jefferson County
Cummins
Des Moines
Buth
Ohio
Muscatine
Bloominghom
Iowa City
State University
State University of Iowa
Congress
Totten
Lbrahan
State Historical Society
Lowa
Annals of Iowa
Press of
Wamen of Iowa
Enquirer
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
Western Freemason
Evergreen
Davenport
Burlington
Grand Lodge of
Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge
Cincinnati
Dubuque
Apollo Commandery
Chicago
Hird
Grand Connect
Trans Commandery
United States
Col Bryan Faces Lions at Buffalo Show in Satirical Regard
The New York Sun likens Col Bryan to Daniel and mocks his role as Democratic Moses. It questions his willingness to enter the lions den and jokes about a framed photograph of him among the Nons.
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Col
Bryan
Buffalo
New York Sun
Moses
Daniel
Senator Allison on tariffs and trusts
Senator Allison says tariffs do not largely affect trusts, calling the idea a trueism. The Centerville Citizen notes trusts are all around, arguing strong capital can buy up institutions regardless of tariffs.
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Allison
Centerville
Clinton Age seeks free trade planks in state platform
The Clinton Age faction favors denouncing protection and reciprocity and backing free trade but says it will forego this stance to cooperate with the Dubuque Telegraph in the current state issue contest.
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Clinton Age
Dem
Dubuque Telegraph
Tin Plate Production Surges Under Tariff Debate
The United States now produces over 300000 tons of tin and tenne plates annually, a result attributed to the tariff. The tariff’s claimed cost 17000 600 millions a year, yet tin plate is cheaper now than before the tariff was imposed.
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United States
Sunday Excursions Decried By Primghar Bell
The Primghar Bell calls for a strict state law against Sunday excursions and baseball on Sundays to preserve Sabbath sanctity and parental authority. It argues such outings are a nuisance and violate Christian family rights, criticizing railroad claims of public benefit.
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Primghar Bell
Sunday Excursions and Baseball Oppose Morality of Labor
The author argues Sunday excursions and baseball corrode workers by prioritizing profit over rest. They claim these events demoralize, waste time, and foster crime and misery, urging good people to oppose them despite unpopularity.
Old and Yet Not Old
Sioux City Journal notes Senator Allison avoids saying he is too old for 1904 and suggests supporters will be quick to judge. The piece mocks the old versus young debate as observers measure age by shoes and appearances rather than feeling.
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Sioux City
What the People Say Ssavasses' Sir Claude McDonald On China
In a series of interviews the former British minister to China Sir Claude McDonald imagines China rising from its ancient roots if led by the right reformer and modernized, potentially dominating world commerce and arms. Robert J. LaRouche, treasury comptroller, opposes Supreme Court justices seeking the presidency, arguing a judge should not pursue politics. Dr. Edward Everett Hale recalls shifting retirement ages from 40 to 59 to 60 and now not giving the matter thought.
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Claude McDonald
China
Robert J. Lracewell
the Treasury
United States
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Edward Everett Hale
Diamond Imports Soar as March Sets Record in 1900s
The Chicago Chronicle reports March 1900 saw record imports of cut diamonds valued at $1.416 million and uncut at $817k, with quarterly totals rising 38.5 percent over 1899. First quarter figures show sharp growth in American diamond trade despite higher prices and wartime effects.
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Kimberley
New York
America
Chicago Chronicle
Life History of T. S. Parvin and Iowa Pioneer Official
A detailed retrospective honors the late T S Parvin tracing his service as prosecuting attorney judge and state official in Iowa. It highlights his work as educator historian and collector guiding the State University of Iowa and the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge while preserving meteorological records and founding the State Library collection.
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Lukas
Parvin
Middle
Iowa
Burlington
Muscatine
Bloomington
Hedd
Legislative Council
United States District Court For
District of
Dyer
Love
State Land Office
State Senate
Rootes Ws
France
Grand Lodge of
Adillory
Its Free If It Fails to Cure Pile Treatment Offer
J. J. Havercamp advertises a pile cure with a written guarantee toward customers. The offer promises no cure, no pay and a 50 cent package price with free samples.
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Rector
J. J. Havercamp
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