Iowa editor morals and a fireproof capitol worth saving
A collage of Iowa notes references an old custom of wearing a flower on Roosevelt's birthday and critiques editors for news content. It mentions the old Capitol Building in Iowa City facing fire risk, noting it is not fireproof and urging a few thousand dollars to make it fireproof. The piece criticizes legislative spending and recalls regional newspaper stances.
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Roosevelt
Oskaloosa Herald
Iowa
Iowa City
Capitol
Preaching and Practising in Sigourney Review
A local critique discusses Dr Hedley's lecture scene noting fair content but excessive calling on Deity. The reviewer recalls requesting payment from Mr Weller, who refused to fetch it, highlighting the speaker's impatience and the town’s brisk response to the performance. The piece ends with a sardonic punch about the fee.
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Hedley
Mr. Weller
International Live Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards
The exposition runs from November 29 to December 6 in Chicago and showcases top livestock to promote better breeding for meat producing animals. It argues improved animal husbandry can lower living costs, comparing costs of raising inferior hogs and steers with better types and noting the need for wider scientific attention in animal breeding.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Burbank
Single tax debate weighs land value over personal property
The Newton Daily News highlights Jasper County real estate values totaling 49 187 960 and personal property 3 372 762 with nearly two thirds of personal property being farm animals. It argues that under a pure land value levy laboring land users would pay similar taxes as idle speculators, shifting burden from landholders to those who profit from community growth.
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Newton Daily News
Jasper County
Toasted Bugs Delicacy In Quito High Plains
In Quito the capital of Eenador natives roast large Tune-like insects as a street delicacy. The toasted bugs are sold in the streets and taste very like toasted bread, enjoyed in great quantities by locals.
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Quito
Eenador
Cats in Japan reveal ancient bond with manuscripts
Electric City Magazine notes the domestic cat arrived with Buddhist missionaries in the sixth century. Cats were venerated as guardians of manuscripts, guarding against mice with placards and portraits, later becoming temple kept then noble and common pets through gradual acceptance.
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China
Tempes
Electric City Magazine
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Oath Claim
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo declares his firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886, by A. W. Gleason. Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine affecting blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes price 75 cents.
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Ohio
Tolero
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Notary
Doan’s Kidney Pills Featured In Vintage Ad
A vintage advertisement asserts kidney trouble is dangerous and often fatal. It promotes Doan’s kidney pills with a customer testimonial from Mrs J A Lee of Grinnell. The ad claims lasting relief for backache and weak kidneys, notes house use, lists price 50 cents, and names Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Doan
J. ‘A. Lee
Third Avenue
Grinnell
Dean
Doati
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
United States
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad Breaks In Shoes
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder priced at 25c with a free sample, claimed to ease breaking in new shoes. Includes address A. S. Olmsted LeRoy New York and a warning not to accept substitutes.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Dowt
Gray
A. S. Omsted
LeRoy, N
Ships Like a Village in the South Pacific Steamers
Ernest Pigottos description in Scribners Magazine depicts Royal Mail steamers on the west coast as a strange little world. The ships have large saloons and promenade decks with no second class, a cubierta deck for those who cannot afford first class, and a homelike atmosphere as they voyage at ten knots along placid seas for most of the year.
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Royal Mail
West Coast
Ernest Pigxotto
Scribber's Magazine
Pockets Versus Handbags Debate on Woman’s Subjection
In a New York Post excerpt, the piece argues the gendered burden of pockets reflects evolutionary and social power. It contrasts men’s many pockets for tools and items with women’s single purse, framing pockets as a symbol of male dominance in daily life.
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Spencer
New York Post
No Wonder She Behaved Dinner Table Tale
A minister jokes that children and fools tell the truth after recalling a dinner invitation where Mr and Mrs Brown receive praise for well behaved children. A child recalls a threat to ensure behavior, with light humor and domestic humor between parents and offspring.
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Pat
Moth- Mes
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