Des Moines State Convention Draws Strong Republican Support
A large Des Moines convention gathered in a packed auditorium. Hon. R. G. Cousins delivered a keynote praise of Republican leadership, while Dolliver Lacey Perkins Shaw and Young offered varied impromptu remarks. Resolutions passed unanimously, highlighting clear issues and a promising shift toward younger leadership in Iowa politics.
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Des Moines
R. G. Cousins
Dolliver
Lacey
Perkins
Shaw
Young
Iowa
Judge Canty Attacks Bryan in Minnesotan Speech
Judge Thomas Canty of Minneapolis denounces Bryan in a dramatic speech while admitting he would vote for Bryan if nominated. He argues the funeral march of Bryan exposes the Democrats' decline as Republicans hold both houses and the North for forty years.
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Bryan
Thomas Canty
Minneapolis
Judge Canty
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Spain
McKinley
Minnesota
Wanted Cattle or Horses To Pasture
Wanted cattle or horses to pasture. Also anything in the cattle line bought and for sale. Chas. M. E. Patterson. Sweetland post office. Muscatine county. Iowa.
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Chas. M. E. Patterson
Sweetland
Muscatine County
Towa
Corn as a Food Expands Use in Europe and Indies
The article chronicles efforts led by Charles J. Murphy to popularize Indian corn in Europe aided by the Paris Exposition. It notes historical Carolina use, the cereal’s role in sustaining colonists, and growing US exports from 1894 to 1900, highlighting Iowa's stake in expanding corn consumption abroad.
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Charles J. Murphy
Europe
Carolina
London
Thomas Ash
North
South
West Indies
England
America
United States
France
Canada
Douglass Jerrold
Towa
Evolution of Iowa Democrats on free silver coinage
The article surveys Iowa Democrats from 1897 to 1900 urging free silver at 16 to 1 and endorsing Chicago platforms. It condemns Democratic wobbling and portrays free silver as a failing policy, predicting acceptance of its error in future campaigns.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chicago
Omaha Bee
Wilton Creamery's Prosperity Featured in Local Notes
Neighborhood column highlights the Nickel Plate Creamery in Wilton, established 1884 as Sweetland Creamery, moved 1890, now operated by G. W. Kelley and son Chas. E. The plant processes cream, with a Moscow skim station. annual business between $30,000 and $40,000. Butter making by Geo. E. Crocker, farming activities, local racing for sales, and community events are noted alongside routine farm trades and social gatherings.
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Sweetland Township
Sweetland Creamery
Wilton
Nickel Plate Creamery
Moscow
J. E. Parker
New York City
G. W. Kelley and Son
Chas. E
Kelley
Geo. E. Crocker
Stucker
West Liberty
Dr. Cooling
W. G. Johnson
J. C. Schomberg
Bronner Bros
Muscatine
Stamp Books On Sale And Local Town Happenings
Lettsville notes dull business. Stamp books now sold at the post office. Jess Paulin bought the Mc Vay residence on Main. I F Snider bought property and will reside temporarily. Howard Shearer painting Wm Runyon residence on Vine. A picnic at Barger's Lake this afternoon. Mrs Berry returned from Muscatine after a week visiting her son. Town noisy last night. mayor likely away. Talks of a new bakery restaurant building. Rural delivery may raise farmland prices from 3 to 5 dollars per acre. Mr and Mrs H Lieberknecht rode Firefly to funeral of Rev Judisch in Muscatine on Wednesday.
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Jess Paulin
McVay
Main Street
I. F. Snider
Howard Shearer
Wm. Runyon
Vine Street
Barger
H. Lieberknecht
Judisch
Muscatine
Hopewell Neighborhood Seeks Writing Class Amid Local Notes
Hopewell residents discuss starting a writing class after a Friday night lecture at the Hopewell school house. Mr Kelly remains gravely ill but occasionally sits up. Five local youths attended a Bay Island baseball game last Sunday and reported fine play. J Q Beatty repaints a tenement and red trims a new cattle barn work by Mr Fell of Fruitland. Mr and Mrs Elmer Jenes Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Thomson while Thomson relatives from Grandview visited. Wm Thomson and wife visited Muscatine last Friday and on return George Thomson stayed for a few days.
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Hopewell School
Kelly
Bay Island
J. Q. Beatty
Fell
Fruitland
Elmer Jenes
Wm. Thomson
Pleasant Prairie News Briefs
Mr Hill of Muscatine was seen on our streets yesterday. Jacob Grimm was a Davenport caller last week. G W Rachow rides a brand new Beverly bicycle. Hot stretchers seem to be in demand in this vicinity. Mr Johnson of near Fairport took...
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Mr. Hill
Muscatine
Jacob Grimm
Davenport
G. W. Rachow
Beverly
Mr. Johnson
Fairport
Local notes from Adams county seed days and visits
Adams county brief items note William Smith as county seat caller Ed Bottomley’s trip to Nichols. Several residents visit relatives in Lavesterpool and Andrew Cochran. A one horse show passes through town, a bridge near Wapsie is repaired, and a mandolin club meets at Jimmie Aska. A mule dies on Sunnyside farm and rain showers refresh fields.
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Wm. Smith
Ed. Bottomley
Nichols
John Meyers
John Lewis
H. Meyers
O. K
Clyde Gordon
Fred Humbleply
Lover's Lane
Roy Cochran
North Liberty
Lou Meyers
John
Carry Meyers
Andrew Cochran
Lavesterpool
Herman Grotelucheon
Wapsie
Mandolin Club of
Cedar Valley
Jimmie Aska
C. Chesbro
Sunnyside
D. H. Smith
Willie
Glen
Jimmie McMichael
Savesterpool
Billie Smith
Gogeford
H. Schildsberg
Geo. Umschied
Katie Bottomley
Muscatine
Adam Dehr
Bertha
West Liberty
Frank Smith
Carl Liendecker
Katie Meyers
Lillie Smith
Daniel Bottomley
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for sore feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure painful swollen feet ingrown nails and corns It soothes tight shoes sweating and tired aching feet Order by mail 2 cents trial package send to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY ad in shoe stores and druggists.
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Allen
Frost Deal Ends Berry Crop In Wisconsin Field
Plainfield Wisconsin May 11 frost Wednesday night finished destroying the fruit and berry harvests in the area. The blueberry belt west of town, a region yielding hundreds of bushels annually, is reported entirely killed by the frosty weather.
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Plainfield
Wis
Here
Man Advocates Public Baby Name Disclosure
A man argues that everyone should know his baby's name, urging openness about his child’s identity. He cites transparency as a social good and expects broad awareness among friends and neighbors.
Next Chairman Muscatine At The Convention
Senator Titus described yesterday's Des Moines Republican State Convention as enthusiastic and harmonious. He praised Cousins' speech with figures showing McKinley's trade balance, and noted Muscatine's strong delegation with William L. Roach elected delegate and promised temporary chairmanship for the next State convention.
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Des Moines
Titus
Cousins
McKinley
Farewell to Rev A M Ryder of Foster Illinois
The community mourns Rev A M Ryder who died May 2 after weeks of pneumonia and heart trouble. Born February 10 1837 in Bath County West Virginia he served as pastor of the local Baptist church. He leaves a wife and four children, and his funeral was held with church honors before burial in Abingdon Illinois.
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A. M. Ryder
Anson Marion Ryder
Bath County
W. Va
Ryder
Baptist Church
Kettelkamp
Wrayville
Muscatine
Abingdon
S. Beardsley
John Rider
Roland
Geneseo
Ill
Pine Bluff
Henry Fuhr
Edgington
Geo. Freyermuth
Jeffries Meets Corbett In 25 Round Seaside Bout
New York May 11 James J Jeffries and James J Corbett both of California are set for a 25 round bout before the Seaside A C tonight. Both fighters have trained for months and enter in first class condition. It will be a battle of science against strength. Jeffries has beaten his opponent in prior fights.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
California
A. C
Jeffries
Corbett and Jefferies Clash in Expected Preview
The article contrasts Corbett’s clever boxing with Jefferies’s brute force. It recalls Corbett’s defeats of Sullivan and Fitzsimmons, his580 fights against Mitchell and Jackson, and notes Jefferies as a 2 to 1 betting favorite. It questions whether strength or speed will prevail.
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Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Charley Mitchell
Peter Jackson
Jim
Mitchell
Jackson
Peter
Jefferies
Fitz
Sharkey
Spain in Turmoil As Cabinet Faces Crisis
Madrid reports a ministerial crisis as Sener Dato ends tours and returns to attend a cabinet council on protests over taxation. The queen regent housed the meeting while theatres closed and gendarmerie was deployed amid nationwide discontent. No serious disorders reported yet. In London, Peel family heirlooms auction drew crowds with Sir Robert Peel and Lord Rosebery among bidders. Chantrey bust of Walter Scott sold for 2.20.
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Madrid
Sener Dato
Bes
Catalonia
Balearic Islands
London
Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Lord Rosebery
Rothschilds
Chantrey
Walter Scott
Camden man hanged for murder of friend in woods
Francisco Abbatto was hanged in Camden county jail for the murder of Genaro de Feo his friend and fellow countryman. Abbatto courted De Feo's wife and lured him into nearby woods where he severely harmed him and stole about $100 before taking Mrs. De Feo to New York.
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Camden
N. J
Francisco Abbatto
Camden County
Genaro de Feo
Abbatto
de Feo
Notice to Property Owners on Brase Road Vacation
The Commissioner assigned to vacate Brase Road in Muscatine County Iowa reports in favor of vacation and directs all objections or damage claims to be filed in the Auditor's office by noon July 2 1900. Lands involved include John Brase M Paul Noah Dusenberry David Gatton and William Pantel. E C Stocker Auditor. April 30 1900.
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Brase
Pine Mill Road
Muscatine County
Iowa
John Brase
M. Paul
Noah Dusenberry
David Gatton
William Pantel
E. C. Stocker
Highway to Muscatine Slough area in Muscatine County Iowa
Commissioner reports a proposed 40 foot wide highway of 1200 feet length starting at the west end of the bridge on Muscatine Slough near section 13 township 76 N range 3 W. Objections or damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon July 2, 1900 or the road will be established without further notice.
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Muscatine Slough
N. Range 3
Muscatine County
Iowa
Jacob Heintermaster
Slough
Keokuk Lake
E. C. Stocker
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Democratic Evolution
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Tine
Journal
C. J. Baker
Frank Bernick
Durant
Cyrus Baker
James Watts
Hazel Dell
Gussie Allbee
Margaret Allbee
Wm. Sissel
A. M. E. Church of
Pleasant Prairie
Stigere Brothers
Otto Koll
Muscatine A. M. E
Croorls
Maxie Ee
Lettsville
Hopewell
ADAMS
Wm. Roach
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Senator Titus
Astic
Moines
Foster, Ili
Jim Jefferies
Jim Corbett
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