A Little Jaunt to Des Moines for Art Exhibit and Masons
A reporter visits Des Moines to view the French and Belgian Art Exhibit at the City Library, comments on the paintings and lighting, notes a few favorites and war related works, then attends Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonry degrees. The trip also includes encounters with Central College alumni, a stop at the state legislature, and a return train ride home. Objects of interest include works by Georges Griveau and Albert Baertsoen, and the event draws participation from Pella residents and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Des Moines
Pella
Nick Gesman
Marne
Georges Griveau
Liege
Albert Baertsoen
Henry Farre
Faubourg
Jules Adler
Central College
Pieter de Hoog
Des Moines Association of Fine Arts
Masonic Temple
F. Sweigert
N. J. Caldwell
Ben van Vliet
Storm Lake
Pocahontas
James Hamilton
N. ©. Towne
C. B. Douglass
Hinsdale
Ill
W. B. Vest
Douglass
Vest
Mountezuma
Iowa
Carl
Chicago
Senator Price
Crozier
State Library
Misery in Back Headache and Limbs Alleged Cure
A reader attests to relief from backache headache and limb pain after using Anurie a Dr Pierce Buffalo NY preparation for kidney and urinary ailments. The letter promotes Dr Pierce s Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute and notes limited public sale of Anuric with trial offer cards and mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Roberts
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Old Pipe in Heaven Test of Faith and Snubbed Smokes
A humorous dialogue on a man hiding a pipe as he contemplates heaven in the Golden City. Brudda Jones argues the pipe and tobaccos must be left behind to reach the holy city, while the other cautions about temptation and the devil’s smoke. A closing slice ties in a Bible, a Jerusalem prayer, and a Boston Bible print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruddah
Goldin
New Jerusalem
Bruddah Jones
Jesse
Golden City
Boston
Jerusalem
New Jersey
California
Democrat
The California Farmer Entangled in a Nation’s Supply Chain
A portrait of a farmer starting the day using items from many states. The narration lists clocks, clothing, toiletries, furniture, meat, flour, lard, stove, bridle, mule, corn, and a farm burdened by an Ohio mortgage, reflecting broad interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Tennessee
Kansas
St. Louis
New York
Kentucky
Ohio
Chattanooga
Mothers Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children
An 19th century advertisement promoting Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for feverishness stomach teething disorders and regulating bowels. Claims 28 years of use and universal reliance by mothers. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with sample address in Leroy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray, Co
Leroy. N
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Cushman
Wemeluna
H. P
Cali
T. D. Tice
For All
McIntire
Golden California
el Paso
United States
Douglas
Bisbee
Old Apache Trail
Roosevelt Dam
Los Angeles
Unite States
F. Dykstra
Rock Island
Vander Was Bros
Chigagoill
Allen
Rown Heal CO
Murray St
New York City
Anna Huntady
PocSimile
Signe
Castoria
the Centaur Company
THE
California Farmer
P. A. Edmund
Wormhoudt
DR. Aschenbrennner
Geelhoed
T. G. Fultz
Main Street
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Farmers
Mer
Vander Zyl Bros
Physicians and Surgeons
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone Building
Citizens National Bank
Parkers
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