Legislature debates and bills advance across sessions
In the legislature a flood of measures moves forward. Bills transfer Marshall county to a new judicial district, create a Twentieth district, and redraw senatorial lines. Several constitutional amendments, liquor bills, jury and condemnation laws, and tax and library measures pass or advance. Debate centers on code work, adjournment timing, and funding for state institutions and public works.
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Marshall County
Twentieth Judicial
Des Moines
Henry
Louisa
Phelps
Tuewlay
Burlington
Hinnan
Pharmacy
State Board of Pharmacy
Senate
Morrison
Inv Dence
Iowa
Drs Morses
Perrin
Upton
House
Building and Loan Association
Judiciary Committee
Waterman
Executive Council
Deemer
Eldora Industrial School
Riggin
Lee County
Bowen
Correctionville ‘Court
Nous
Cornwall
Bonaparte Dam
Committee On Appropriations
Brown
Labor Commissioner
Inxare
Dex Motes
Senate cx
Funk
Boards of Health
Jake Peosta
Dubuque
Board of Pharmacy
Bill Pitals
Drs Mozses
Carroll
Trewit
Trewin
Cheshire
Carney
Junkin
Berry
Carpenter
Druettis
Henderson
Kilburn
Mitchell
Lauder
Allen
Twenty-third General Assembly
Ator Key General
Spain Reacts To U S Cuba War Rights Plan
Madrid reports a strong public reaction to the US Senate granting belligerent rights to Cuba. Ministers warn of naval and military moves while Weyler is urged to act before the May rainy season. Also noting New York hotels curbing tipping as waiter wages rise 4 cents to abolish tipping on menus.
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Madrid
Conference Committee
United States Congress
Senate
America
Gen. Weyler
New York
Texas Reverie Describes Voyage And Northern Settler Life
An extended travel sketch praises Texas scenery and spring weather, detailing a boat ride along the coast, sunset vistas, prairie and cloud scenes, and the allure of the inland landscape. It notes game sightings, local flora such as canaigre, and hints at evolving industries including wild hay, tannin production, and river shipping linked to Gothland and Amsterdam on the Sabine.
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Georoey
Texas
South
Weryone
Lowell
Payou
J.D. Boss
Holland
Mich
Gothland
Iron Horse
Buffao
Lost Bay
Texas Colonization Company
Amsterdam
Orange
Sabine River
Tussamine Swaix
Alvin
Spring Trip South 21 and May 5 Excursion Fare
Tickets sold from northern towns to Louisville and Nashville road points in Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky at one round trip fare. Return valid within 21 days with 2 paid to destination agent and permit stopovers on the southbound trip. Inquire via agents or write C. P. Atmore or Geo. B. Horner for details.
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Louisville & Nashvi Road
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Kentucky
C. P. Atmore
Louis Ky
Geo. B. Horner
D. Louis
Precious Metals and Rail Routes Across Mining Camps
The note highlights Crippe Creek Golo Mercur Utah and camps in Wyoming Idaho Montana as best reached via the Union Pacific Overland Route. It urges contacting local agents or E L Lomax for information. It also contrasts electric heating with steam and notes 8706 national banks in the United States.
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Crippe Creek
Golo
Mercur
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
E. L. Lomax
Gen's Pass
Omabs
Neb
United States
The Dwarf in History and Ancient Tales
A fragmented historical summary recalls reports of tiny humans from 1828 Tennessee burial finds to ancient accounts by Herodotus and Pliny. It notes alleged dwarfs and giants in Roman and Austrian contexts, including figures like Philetas of Cos and Julia’s dwarfs, with sensational London exhibitions and later fears of captivity.
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Tennessee
Herodotus
Aristotle
Pliny
Deiid Maundeville
Rome
Philetas of
Cos
Nicephoros Calistus
Mark Antony
Sisyphus
Julia
Augustus
Coropas
Andromeeda
London
Austria
Vienna
Defense of Animals and Oddities From a 19th Century Mixture
A fragmentary miscellany notes animal defenses such as cuttlefish ink, porcupine quills, hedgehog armor, swan bills and ostrich kicks. It includes unrelated quotes on Hall's Catarrh Cure, consumer testimonials, a Toronto clergyman, coppering ship parts, and dialect diversity, all reflecting a mishmash of period curiosities and ad hoc claims.
Mis New Method and Idle Scavengers in a Fragmented Ledger
Fragmented text recounts a domestic exchange about affection and honesty, followed by a stray medical ad discussing the body's functions and a drug product. The passage also mentions comparisons to a pelican’s pouch and a reference to Syrup of Figs with pricing and distribution. The closing line notes Great Britain's territory in Africa.
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Calfornia Fig Syrup Company
Great Britain
Africa
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Ocs Morrison
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Indigna
NIN
Spain
Down IN
Inte
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Fem
Hall
Frank J. ‘Cheney
A.D
A. W. Gleason
Sealy Notary
Piso
Anna M. Ross
Williamsport
Toronto
J. Nushall
Waakegen
Ieee
Chen
Epee
Eectieete
Stee
Isunatrial Polletter
Ss ‘Archotyv
Aliceton
Wis
Journal of Anthropology
Louisiana Supreme Court
Social
Willie
SGI
Cleveland
Helenae Sa
Ayer
U.D
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchy
ECIA
Jered Spotty
Chaco
Cook Remedy CO
CENCO
Seabury & CO
Chicago
Ill
Boston
Mass
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