Editorial urges voter awareness and restraint in Iowa and Knoxville arenas
A lengthy unsigned editorial criticizes Knoxville politicians for seeking more contests and urges Iowa farmers to study which congressmen back the Ship Subsidy bill. It notes local candidate contests, county attorney races, and river road promises, then laments stenographer wages and a shaky prosperity, urging a life of service over wealth.
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Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Militia Duty Faces Economic Strain on Coal Regions
A 19th century viewpoint questions penalties for militiamen losing employment as coal towns struggle with labor disruption. The piece argues workers should expect job loss as part of sacrifice, noting overall prosperity would cushion such impacts and urging no new penalties on employers.
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Pennsylvania
The Vincl Tonic for a Tired Mother and Family
An early 20th century health column urges Vincl a cod liver oil tonic to support nursing mothers and tired home workers. It claims improved digestion reduced constipation and overall energy, promoting nerve stability and family health with a money back guarantee.
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Vinci
Flour flour price and marketing claims from Crocker’s ad
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Crocker’s Best flour at one dollar per sack. The copy touts selected No 1 hard northern spring wheat for bread, promising moist crust and tender texture. The wording is fragmented, with garbled signs of marketing emphasis and regional sourcing terms.
Samuel Called by God A Lesson in Prayer
The lesson recounts Samuel at the shrine under Eli, called by the Lord, his innocent response, and Eli's guidance. It frames Samuel as a product of prayer, an example of prayer, and an incentive to prayer, highlighting Hannah's devotion, Samuel's obedience, and Eli's failure. The piece exhorts praying parents to model holy living, nurture hearing God, and guide children toward repentance.
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Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Governor Atkinson
Digestive remedy Kodol claims to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles by rebuilding tissues purifying and strengthening the stomach. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia says he used several bottles and found it effective and powerful for stomach ailments. Reuvers' gallery advertises holiday goods.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Scott's Emulsion Promises Vitality For Pale Teens
A historical tender promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cod liver oil rich blood food. It claims it restores strength flesh and color, especially improving paleness and weakness in young women and teens through regular treatment.
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Scott
Train Schedule Fragments for Passenger and Accommodation Cars
A historical listing shows multiple passenger and accommodation trains with numbers and times, including No. 202 at 7:30 p.m, No. 204 at 8:40 p.m, No. 234 Eldon and Ottumwa at 11:05 a.m, No. 242 Oskaloosa at 11:25 p.m, plus Nos. 205 201 203 241 233 231. No further details provided.
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Eldon
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
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