Silver Standard Debate Hits United States Senate
The Teller Resolution and amendments split the Senate along silver and gold lines. Supporters claim parity in value favors silver while opponents warn the measure would collapse the gold standard, reduce money value, and force broad property readjustments nationwide.
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United State Senate
United States
United States of America
Friends of Silver
Nelson
Friends of Free Silver
The Law of Saving and Providence’s Arithmetic
The laborer who saves a portion of small wages will gain a competence in time while the one who spends high wages will end with nothing. It is easy to live it up and hard to save. Self denial needed for saving is the price providence exacts for competence. Nature uses the same arithmetic as humanity and many learn she cannot be deceived.
National unrest as health or disease, says Professor McKnig It
Professor McKnig It argues unrest splits into two types. A healthy nation shows life and drive for merit and progress, restless and thriving. A diseased nation is fretful, blaming troubles on legislation and prone to foolish acts.
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McKnig
Prosperity Boosts Matrimonial Market Narrative
The article credits a revival of prosperity as the main explanation for a boom in the matrimonial line. It notes improving incomes and optimistic economic sentiment fueling more marriages and engagement activity among local residents.
Merriam to Seek Auditor of State Nomination
Frank F. Merriam of Delaware county will run for the Republican nomination for Auditor of State. He served in the last legislature and the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, where he earned recognition by chairing the Appropriations Committee and serving on key panels.
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Hos
Frank F. Merriam
Dela- Ware County
Merriam
General Assembly
Ex Governor Boies Proposes Paper Money Scheme
In Fairfield this week Ex Governor Boies outlined a money plan. He would cord up gold and silver in the treasury and issue paper money against its value when received. Upon redemption the paper money would be rated at its value the day redeemed, aiming for a system with only paper currency.
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Boies
Fairfield
1897 Hen Crop Value Hits 290 Million Output
In 1897 hens laid 14 400 000 OW eggs and New York export prices averaged 15 cents per dozen, totaling 165 million dollars for the egg crop. Poultry meat sales of broilers boilers and bakers added 125 million, yielding a conservative total hen crop value of 290 009 000 dollars.
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New York City
Government Seed Distribution Draws to a Close
The annual government seed distribution nears completion as packages of unused seeds are shipped in the thousands. Critics say the program outlived its usefulness and wastes public money, calling for its discontinuation.
New Tariff Law Brings Revenue for Rising Federal Costs
Despite government expenses averaging a million dollars daily the new tariff law yields enough revenue to cover these costs and leave a small surplus. The remark contrasts with past Democratic deficits and suggests fiscal improvement under the tariff policy.
Maine affair probe and decisive action urged
The American people await a full and complete investigation of the Maine affair and call for sharp, decisive action based on findings. This statement underscores demand for accountability and prompt response from authorities.
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Maine
Albert Johnson’s midwinter trip to sunny California
Albert Johnson of Lynnville left last week for a midwinter visit to California and is now enjoying summer sunshine amid the Pacific coast. Miss Delia Richmond returned to Des Moines after visiting her parents. A son was born to Mr and Mrs J D Thompson in Lynnville last Tuesday. Dr C A Palmer visited his brother Dr A B Palmer in Grinnell who remains weak but improving. Don Stibelt, after Christmas time with Grandma Stibolt in Davenport, returned home with tales of the big river. Newton Wheel Works advertises bargain picture moulding and a fine line of bicycle sundries in the opera house block.
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Albert Johnson
Lynnville
California
Lces
Roses
Pacific Coast
Delia Richmond
Des Moines
J. D. Thompson
C. A. Palmer
Grinnell
A. B. Palmer
Don Stibelt
Grandma Stibolt
Davenport
Big River
Newton Wheel
Opera House
Popular Music Offer and Transcontinental Tourist Car
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to American Popular Music with three names and fifteen cents for sixteen pages of songs and full sheet music, plus a three month trial. It also announces a through tourist car from Iowa Central to Los Angeles every Saturday, with first class service and reasonable berth rates, booking via agents and G P A Tush P Barry Marshalltown Iowa.
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Address Popular Music Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Towa Central
Los Angeles
Cal
Kansas City
For Rent Store Room On East Side Square
For Rent Store Room on east side square with living rooms above if desired Inquire ER C Ogg. Also notes on Chamberlains Cough Remedy testimonials and local ads including druggists Wagley Smead and a clubbing offer for newspapers and the Code of Iowa Also Warham sawed wood at cord wood prices and local concert notice by the Choral Union
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ER. C. Ogg
Chamberlain
Chas. F. Hemel
Toledo
Wagley & Smead
Map puzzle sent by Chicago Great Western Railway
Readers may obtain a heavy cardboard map puzzle showing the United States divided into state and territorial pieces. The brightly colored pieces include capitals and major rivers, and the challenge is to assemble them into the full map. It also illustrates relative state sizes and costs 10 cents plus details to Mr F H Lord Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Chicago
Money to loan at lowest rates
17 25 FUGARD BROWN offer loans at the lowest rates with flexible terms and quick approval. Contact Fugard and Brown for personal and business financing options.
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Fugard & Brown
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Iowa
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N.S. Square
Wendt
Newton
Mershon Block
Cor. Sqr
Sloanaker
Beebly First National Bank
Chas
Jasper
Cashier
C. Sloanaker
J. A. Lypay. Jr
J P. Beatty
Chas. Jasper
GEO
B. Hunter
Lypay
W. G. Clements
Exchange
J. F. Battin, M. D
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TM. Woonrow
Frank WiItLson
South Side
Public Square
Interes
Oo. C. Meredith County
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Square
Lowa
H. 8. Winslow
New Ramer Block
Newton, Lowa
W. C. Melroy
W. G.clemens II
A. A. Arnold
Guardian
National Bank
E. J. Salmon
Solickor
South Side Square
A.P Joy
Anna H. Joy
H.j.joy
Fehleisen
A. M. Harrah
LAW, Abstract, Loan and Real Estate Office
Jasper County
Ramer Block
Cor. Square
The
Newton Record
L. A. Andrew
Official County Paper
J. M. Rodgers
Record Building
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Teller
China
San Francisco
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Iowa Central
TuHos
P. Barry
Marshalltown
Fernandina
Fla
J. George Suhrer
George
Bh. Wolff
Wagley & Smead Druggists
Ward L. Smith
Frederickstown
Europe
America
Wragley & Smbead
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Waglay& Smead Druggists
Record
Choral Union
Congregational Church
Arecorp
Inter Ocean
Des Moines Register
New York Tribune
Warham
Ulagley & Smead
Skkow Bros
Skow Bros
Foundry and Machine Shop
W. J. Yarham
Ness
Whips
Maytag & Emerson
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