Knots and remarks from old Knoxville pages
A collection of civic notes and colorful asides from recent Knoxville papers. Mentions include Jay Windy Johnson and a Perkins hash dispensary, boiler plate in the Knoxville Express, Harvey and a Cab in, and a reference to Major John E. Lacey’s repeated nomination. The piece notes aging veterans and G A R reunions fading, plus a quirky line about a rehasher and a Dutch remark on Joan Sullivan in Des Moines. It ends with a playful note on a former prizefighter considered for Iowa governor.
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Weakblad
Democratic State Central Committee
Des Moines
Weakbiad
Joan L. Sullivan
Cummins
Iowa
Gubernatorial Fight Heats Up in Republican Circles
The piece notes speculation on the Republican contest with Perkins linked claims. It claims Des Moines Daily Capital circulation reaches Marion County farmers who are promised three months free. It mentions a Cummins prediction from Knoxville Journal of 900 votes on the first ballot, with 821 needed to nominate.
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Des Moines Daily
Capital
Marion
Perkins
Cummins
Knoxville Journal
Tariff Revision Predicted by Speaker Cannon
Speaker Cannon told a friend in East Liverpool Ohio he did not write a letter for publication though he does not oppose its public release He doubts a current majority desires change but expects a future general tariff revision If a majority demands it they will elect a House majority favoring immediate revision and Congress will act Commoner report.
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Cannon
East Liverpool
Ohio
Pella Poised to Surpass Nearby Towns in Growth and Schools
The article argues Pella will soon outpace other towns of its size in several respects. It cites strong schools, manufacturing bases, and civic projects as key drivers, noting funding needs and the hope for a public library opening by summer. The piece reflects local optimism and a call for support from business leaders.
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Pella
Saloon Hours Rule Upheld In Early Morning Prohibition
Judge Ladd rules saloons must close from 10 p m to 5 a m and on Sundays, with the same meaning of open as during other hours. The decision cites Rosenthal vs Hobson and stresses a single-room, unobstructed view, no seating, and prohibition of any operation during the restricted hours.
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Palla
Aljen
Supreme Courts
Ladd
Rosenthal
Dipsomaniac Law Questioned by Nebraska Doctor
A Scotts Bluff county physician challenges the dipsomaniac law in court, arguing constitutional rights to happiness and personal liberty. He admits cocaine use but contends the habit harms no one but the user, and that state law interferes with individual freedom. He vows to fight to the limit, noting Nebraska's law mirrors Iowa and others already in force.
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Scotts Bluff County
Nebraska
Iown
Pie Passed Headline Marks Marion County Official Paper
The Pella Chronicle ends its editorial headnote with Official Newspaper in and for Marion County. The remark invites humor about future pride and status among readers and staff.
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Pella Chronicle
Marion County
Hope Bro. Bal
Talks on Law Contracts by Mail and Telegraph
A summarized discussion explains contract formation by mail or telegraph. It covers offers, acceptances, retractions, and when contracts become binding, including examples from letters between Detroit and New York. The text notes the postal system can be treated as the offeror’s agent, making acceptance effective upon mailing. To be continued.
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Detroit
New York
Ann Datroit
United States
Postoffice Department
Hard on Arkansas a Missourian’s road to heaven
A Missourian traveling in Arkansas overtakes a native evangelist and shares a somber exchange. When asked how long he has been on the road to heaven the evangelist says eighteen years. The Missourian replies that if he has been traveling so long and is only near Arkansas he is close to Hades, ending the encounter on a sharp note.
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Arkansas
Heaven
Arkanas
Hades
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Digestive Relief
Advertises Kodol as a cure for chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims to enable digestion of meals, restore stomach function, and boost vitality. States relief from digestive disorders and improved well being, sold by H. M. Langerak.
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H. M. Langerak
Agents Wanted San Francisco Earthquake Disaster
Advert announces agents to sell a dramatic, firsthand account of the San Francisco quake with survivors and eyewitness quotes. Claims vast casualties and property loss, promising large profits, freight prepaid, and credit terms, with outfits free and postage stamps required for ordering.
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San Francisco
Cooper & Oy
Paks Street
Sig ‘Ll
Mountain of Gold Fails to Beat Arnica Salve on Long Sore
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin endured a running leg sore for 23 years until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it completely. The product, billed as the greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores, is sold by Henry M Lange rak's Drug Store.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Bucklen
Henry M. Langerak
Writers and their early careers and notes
English novelist B I Farjeon is Joseph Jefferson's son in law, Conan Doyle earned under ten shillings in his first writing year, Mrs Amelia E Barr bore fifteen children, Thomas Sardy lectured in America on architecture, Sir Walter Besant defended turning out novels regularly, William Morris began a Roman life story but quit in disgust and left six Troy poems unseen except in Mackail’s biography.
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B. I. Farjeon
Joseph Jefferson
Conan Doyle
Amelia E. Barr
Thomas Sardy
America
Walter Besant
Wiliam Morris
Biennial Meeting of Women’s Clubs in St Paul Dates Set
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs announces a biennial meeting in St Paul from May 30 to June 7. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a one fare plus 2.00 ticket from May 28 to 31, valid for return by June 9 with extension privileges. For details contact Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minneapolis. A promotional note advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and congestion.
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St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
P. Elmer
Minneapolis
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief and Vitality
Deaths from appendicitis supposedly drop in ratio to Dr Kings New Life Pills use. The ad claims pills save from danger and bring painless relief from constipation with strength and vigor following use. Guaranteed by Henry M Langerak Druggist. 25c Try them.
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Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Hammar Paint Exclusive Agency Here for Five Years
Mr Householder announces exclusive agency for Hammar Condensed Paint backed by St. Louis House of Hammar with half a million dollars capital and 25 years of reputation. Paint sold with separate oil, guaranteed five years, mix with fresh oil saves 25 percent. One gallon paint and one gallon linseed oil covers six hundred square feet at two cents, promising longest lasting finish. Come in to discuss.
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Mr. Householder
Hammar Condensed Paint
St. Louis
Hammar
Yerkes Nerve and Other Notable Court Sables
A condensed column recalling Charles T. Yerkes famed nerve in Chicago amid the Moore Bros. failure of 1896 and Armour bankers meeting. It quotes Yerkes on stock exchanges and banks, plus brief anecdotes about Extra Billy Smith’s temper and Judge Houk’s cautious charity approach to impostors.
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Yerkes
Charles T. Yerkes
London
Chicago Traction
Chicago
Moore Bros
House of
P. D. Armour
Stock Exchange
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College Directory
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Church Directory
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Christian Endeavor
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