Century history page, Venezuela crisis, and imperial critique
The piece comments on President Cleveland’s Venezuela commission appointments, urges a northern Texas origin for the next president, and critiques British policy and the opium trade. It notes ministers’ split views on the Monroe doctrine and calls for action rather than delay, with anti‑British sentiment and anti‑opium sentiment present throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Venezuela
British Guiana
China
England
Welcome and God Speed to Incoming County Officials
Farewell to outgoing county leaders and greetings to successors Willett Howard sheriff D R Tripp and D C Meredith will continue law prosecutions W J Miller elected to the Board of Supervisors Agnes Walsh re-elected County Superintendent highlighting character and public service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett Howard
F. St. Witmer
D.R. Tripp
D. C. Meredith
Iowa Newspaper Men The life of the editor in hard times
The piece portrays Iowa newspaper men as facing recent hard years with little complaint yet heavy workloads. It notes editors juggle advertising, job work, obituaries, notices, and angry bills while maintaining a brave front. It condemns editors who backbite peers as a poor misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of
Iowa
Fone
Newspaper Unity and Mutual Benefit in Ad Rates
A editorial note urges cooperation among newspaper men and professionals. It warns against undercutting ad and job rates, against unjust editorials about colleagues, and against public criticism from physicians. It emphasizes kindness, reciprocity, and harmony for the coming year.
Obituary notices from a Newton area paper
Obituary items detail the deaths of Mrs. Charles Hill of Malakship and Emma Newcom of Newton Town. Mrs Hill died after a long illness at home. Services were held at Wittenberg Church with Rev. David Phillips officiating. Emma Newcom, born July 7 1830s, of Morristown NJ, married Silas Axell and later Samuel Newcom, died December 31 1885 after cancer treatment in Iowa City, with funeral at the Show home officiated by Rev. Dr. Jacoby. Fire news reports a New Year’s Day blaze at J M Fales’ residence on South Spring Street, with hose teams struggling to control the water stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Chas
Hill
Malakship
Wael Scott
Methodist Church
Wittenberg Church
David Phillips
Bellefonte
Center Co
Newton
Ale
Phillips
Newton’ Cemetery
Emma Newcom
Nenlay
Iowa City
Emma Caroline (Axtell) Newcom
Morristown
New Jersey
Presbyterian Church
Silas P.axtell
Lfe
Mary Society
Samuel G. Newcom
N. K. Show
Jacoby
E.J. Rice
The
Fales
J. M. Fales
South Spring Street
City Electric Light Plant
Keating
Tucker” Anderson
D. B. English
Ins
Ott
Homer
Tobias and Kerchunker
Weanea Twenty-Five Years Silver Anniversary
The Kilgores celebrated twenty five years of marriage last Saturday, tracing back to December 28, 1890. Jes se Kilgore and Elvira Ellis married in Iowa City then settled in Newton, building a life of toil and prosperity. About fifty friends attended a joyous silver anniversary dinner with many gifts and a superb supper, as neighbors praised the couple’s happy home and strong bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanea
Jesse Kilgore
Iowa City
Elvira Ellis
Newton
Midland Monthly December issue draws strong demand and new prizes
The December Midland Monthly shows active demand with large dealer orders and rising subscriptions. The January issue, due around the 24th, features two prize contributions including A Glimpse of Acadia and a Minnesota Club Federation portraits section, plus a lawyer’s story by Frank W. Calkins and works by Rosa Hudspeth. Strater Bros. of Monroe, farmer stock raisers, introduce premium stock and a model farm operation. Buckwheat flour from Patchin is highlighted as pure and highly regarded. Revival meetings at the M E church begin next Sunday with "Our Debt to God" and "Religious Enthusiasm Defended."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Acadia
Louisiana
Minnesota Club Federation
Frank W. Calkins
Rosa Hudspeth
Res Frank
Poe
Jam Moines
Herman C. Strater
Monroe
B. W. Brown
Mr. Strater
F. C
Strater
Patchin
Washington Township
Hurt & Baker
Jasper County
Mitchellville
M. E. Church
First Anniversary of the Men's Meeting Held at Three P M
The Men's Meeting marks its first anniversary next Sunday with a full attendance expected for the gathering at three o clock.
Installation of new officers in chapter O. E. 5.
The evening featured Miss Roberts installing officers with Miss Grace Hough as conductress. New officers listed include W. M Leora Townsend and W. P Meredith, Associate M Mrs. Lucy Vaughan, Secy Anna Treman Addie Wilson Mrs. Pet Newell, Cond Mrs Myra Kennington, Chaplain Mrs. C N Wagley, Ider Ida Bailey, Sentinel Mrs. Chas Downs, Organist Mrs. Belle Rodgers. Also notes social events, visits, school activities, and local notices throughout the Baxter area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roberts
Grace Hough
W. M—Leora Townsend
W. P
O. C. Meredith
Lucy Vaughan
Anna Treman
Addie Wilson
Pet Newell
Myra Kennington
C. N. Wagley
Ida Bailey
Sentinel
Chas. Downs
Belle Rodgers
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Towa
David J. Brewer
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
Richard A. Alvey
M Condert
New York
Andrew White
Daniel C
Isaac Pennington
Chester
Des Moines
Lilian Renaud
Pel
Leonard Hyser
Leighton
Ahruna Gifford
Eugene Renaud
Stanley Brothers
Hazel Dell
Edward Renaud
Peter Yelsma
Flor DeYoung’s
Yelsma
Reiter School
Marie
Baxter
Phipps
Brcon
J. H. Brower
Waterloo
Lewis Hager
Marshalltown
Wm. Thompson
R. W. Bowman
Meservey
P. J. Cool
Northwestern Iowa
Grant Flora
Des Mo
State
Te Rs Association
H. Silwold
John Workman
Audubon
McGovern
Vandalia
Thompson
Thomas Hall
Missouri
Bert Vinall
Illinois
Gore & Macy
Chicago
Breton
Adair County
Thomas More
Mint Bouma
Ed Killduff
St . Louis
John Schnell
Rock Island
Jennie Gove
Newell
Sully
Cident
Elk Creek
Vista Township
Mohier
Harry Fenner
Lester ¢ M Mpton
Blackwood
Oweshiek County
Winslow
Montezuma
Rowe
Powesshiek County
Wagley & Sin
Hough's
Terpatra
A. Tl. Shafer
A. H.shafer
A. H. Shaffer
Clarissa Shafer
William
Hamilton
William J. Hamilton
Marshall ‘Thornell
St. Thornell
Lucetta
M. ‘Thornell
Frederick Renter
Elizabeth Renter
Anna Dunaway
Wm. C. Nichol
Lia Nichole Jongh
Willian MC Verne
J. Williams
Mack Williams
Ms. Williams
Carrs Earp
Janper
John B.erpstray
John E. He
Galesburg
Towar
John Snyder
tNeliie Snyder
Negan
Maria A. Sridges
T. Swearingen
Aster Winn
Owens
Robert On
Maggie Elomas Demos
Baker
Agricultural Society
Jasper County Agricultural Society
Electriot
N Parsons
C Doane
Russella
Fred Maytag
Treasur
Clay Hickory We Craven
Mariposa AL Harrah
Mariposa Chas Davey
Independence BF Baker Cle
Byerly
Newton Newton
Boyd
Inston
JR Crawford
John Davis
Sna Vista
Miller Moul Prairie
Reese
Valo Alto
Ington
Brown
Sees Moines
Austines Moines
Steater
View
John Scartig
Fairview
Seake
Wim
Mathews
Ly Grove
Reid Kellogg
Jock Creek
Joseph J Richland
AL Harrah
JB Byerly
Campbell
F Boyd
Treasury
Baum & Cavell, Asta
Beaver
McFarland & Son
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