Iowa Welcome to McKinley and War Policy Debate
McKinley’s Iowa reception on the way to Omaha Exposition shows broad, nonpartisan support praising his leadership and war policy. The piece critiques opponents and urges voters to sustain the Republican majority to back the administration and avoid aiding Spain. It cites Democratic dissent, party splits, and calls for sound money.
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McKintes
Omaha
McKinley
Iowa
Towa
C. 8. Ranck
Iowa City
Johneon
Democratic Party
Democrat State Committee
Chicago
Ranek
Practical Patriotism in the War Era Politics
The piece argues voters should back the Republican administration to sustain war aims in Cuba and secure economic opportunities in new possessions. It warns that a Democratic or fusion majority would oppose administration policy, destabilize business, and hinder McKinley’s programs, praising key Republican congressmen and urging reelection.
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Iowa
Republic
Congress
Hawaii
Towa
Hawaiian Islands
Spain
Republ
Europe
America
House of Representatives
Ican
United States
Healy
Paris
McKinley
Army
Navy
Town
Henderson
Cousins
Lacey
Hull
Hepburn
Fem
Jblican
Hull Classic and the Friends of Hull House Joke Groups
A humorous essay describes Hull’s social experiments with grouping new acquaintances by the jokes they tell. It lists four types of visitors who joke about Hull, Hull House, relatives like Mr Peanut Hall, and the notion that the hull is better than the half. The author notes many public entertainers laugh at the exhibitions while promising the worm will turn.
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Hull
Hull House
Peanut Hall
Sun In the Dark and Gas Meter Threats Debate
A dialogue ponders gas companies threatening meter removal for unpaid bills. The conversation touches on disbelief and unresolved payment issues, reflecting concerns about service cuts and financial pressure.
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D Venteonen
Stephen Phillips Prize and Lecture Trip Named Oxford Poet
Stephen Phillips the UC poet received a prize of 100 for his first Look of Verse. A deficit will be supplied by the United States when he lectures on how he came to make the hundred guineas, with the Atlanta Constitution noting the exchange.
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W. D. Hin
Osceola
Busness
Liverpool
Europe
United States
Bynum
Congress
Sound Money
Stephen Phillips
Atlanta
Father of His Count and the Constitution Debate
Fragmentary dialogue references Bobby Popper and Mr Ferry as figures in a humorously muddled dispute over who fathers the constitution. The excerpt cites the Kington Star and New York Journal as sources, with quips about stairs and prevention of falls.
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Bobby—Popper
Washington
Owens
Mr. Ferry
Kington Star
Flynn
New York Journal
Why artistes keep long hair says quote from Times-Democrat
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quip notes artists and poets wear long hair because they cannot get it cut for nothing. The line reflects a witty age tone referencing fashion and economic limitation.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Newspaper Snippet Highlights Binea and Pendicutix Craze
A fragmented pontoon of quotes from a Chicago Record item on a dangerous craze and a Cleveland Plain Dealer note about the town’s pulse after the pendicutix fad. It shows brainy tricks and idle chatter in a deadpan style with brief remarks.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Homeseekers Excursions by Chicago Great Western Ry
Dates in November December and December for homeseekers excursion tickets to Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North and South Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Utah Wyoming one fare plus two dollars round trip tickets valid 21 days from sale. Also ads for Beggs Little Giant Pills and Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Homeseekers
Chicago Great Western Ry
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Maple Leaf
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Tranks
New York
Michael F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Democratic State Committee
Townsend
Ricbly Healy
Marshalltown
Camiguers
J. H M. Gregg
Dundee
Kan
Thompson & Co
Osborne
Axtell & Cox
Des Moines
D. L. Mutchlar & Son
Props
Meh
Locust I Street
Jim P. Wilcox
Mgr
Willamy
Willams
Vox
Williams Mfg. Co
Prop’s
Cleveland
Posten & Callison
Binea
Jack
Chicago Record
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Millio
Mar
Marples
Clara
Borton Globe
Central Market
Fred Claussen
Newton Harness Co
Newton
N Wear Square
W. F. Rothrock
Vente, Wagley & Smead
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