Martin for McKinley rallyion and party lines
L M Martin former Iowa Central Railroad manager and gold Democrat leader backs McKinley. He predicts Bryan may gain Kentucky Maryland but loses Kansas Washington South Dakota and Nebraska with narrow electoral margins. Republican leaders warn against voter apathy and overconfidence while noting local personal notices in Des Moines and State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
L. M. Martin
Iowa Central Railroad
McKinley
Martin
Olney
Cleveland
Bryan
Kansas City
Kentucky
Maryland
Kansas
Washington
South Dakota
Nebraska
Indianapolis
Gold Democratic
Weaver
Maine
Iowa
Sweetland circuit meeting opens promising year in Summit
Chas Miller and Frank Leimkuehl attended the Sweetland Pleasant Prairie and North Prairie quarterly meeting in Summit. Members ended content with a positive outlook. Mrs Ritter and her three children left for Arkansas after a four month visit. Paulus Hahn sold stock to Conrad Schwein as Schwein prepares to serve customers locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Miller
Frank Leimkuehler
Summit
Sweetland
Pleasant Prairie
North Prairie
Ritter
Arkansas
the Sewing Society
W. J. Miller
Wilton
Iowa
Paulus Hahn
Conrad Schwein
Adam Otto
Muscatine
Strikes Ordered Over Anthracite Wages and Conditions
In Indianapolis on Sept 14, leaders of the United Mine Workers issued a detailed statement on wage inequities in Pennsylvania’s anthracite fields. The average miner earned under 250 dollars yearly while living costs rose over 20 percent. They cite excessive tonnage, deductions, powder costs, company stores, doctor fees, and child labor as abusive practices. They call for public investigation and announce a strike if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Indors
Antracite
Women Are Like Flowers in Poetic Simile
The piece compares women to flowers through poetic imagery, noting beauty, fragility, and the need for daily care. It argues that, like plants, women require water sunshine and protection from parasites to maintain health and vigor beyond aging.
The Great Secret of Woman’s Beauty Preservation
A health centered article extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for womanly illness. It cites Mrs. Maria G. Hayzel’s testimonial after childbirth and notes benefits for nerves, periods, and strength, promoting non narcotic tonics and a medical adviser book offered free with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Lone Tree Socials and Local Obituary Notes
Mr and Mrs Herman Weise and Mr and Mrs John France return from Des Moines and report an excellent trip with fine weather. H Hanlon dies at home south of town after long cancer ailment. funeral in Iowa City with burial there. Street fair draws a good crowd. Mrs J E Solada’s sister returns to Texas after weeks visit. Eva Underwood ends visit in Chicago and returns home. Mrs James Hoyt and son arrive from Roseland Louisiana to spend winter with Mrs Smith. Beverich Williams move stocks to stove department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Weise
John France
Des Moines
H. Hanlon
Iowa City
Hanlon
J. E. Solada
Texas
Eva Underwood
Madge Brusdah
Chicago
James Hoyt
Roseland
Smith
Beverich & Williams
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H. F. Bodman
Java
Ollie Snyder
West Front St
Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy
Linn Street
Elizabeth Harlan
D. D
Graduate American School of Osteopathy
Linn St
College
Ehimnield
SYA
Alii
J. Carskaddan Pres
J.B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Cashi
First National Bank
Hershey State
W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
First Nation’ Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
G. Stein
B. Dougherty
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Cook, Musser
State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Cor, Iowa Ave
Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
L. M. Lee
Fred Morrison
Kolda
Brock
Riggs
J. L. Rawhouser
Winfield
J. M. Lee
Moscow
Strikers
Racine
Wis
Higgins
Racine Water Company
George H. Benzenburg
Milwaukee
Thomas Johnson
E. Ericson
Lone Tree
Lewis
Lewis Company
Boston
Cosit
Pattern Department
Butterick
B. E.lilly
Isone
Dillaway’s
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