Six Tramps Sought Lodging at Davenport Police Station
A group of six sturdy tramps sought lodging at Davenport police headquarters last Wednesday night. A Wilton Iowa man proposed to recruit twenty to thirty men, promising pay and work through winter, but his pitch drew no takers. Desk Sergeant Phelan relayed the offer to the bunkroom, where none accepted. A separate robbery report notes thieves raiding stores, stealing clothing and tools, and leaving doors and locks disturbed. Police investigation continues as items are recovered from various sites.
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Davenport
Wilton
Iowa
Phelan
Swearing and drinking decline among students study
Edward Luk argues in the Ladies' Dome Journal that swearing and excessive drinking are diminishing as men curb habits that jeopardize self control. He links business demands and social tolerance to a shift toward moderation, noting motive remains unclear.
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Edward Luk
Ladies‘ Dome Journal
Met
Vyoth
Unity Backing McKinley Amid War and Peace Talks
The article urges continued public and political unity behind President McKinley as the nation supports the war and forthcoming peace negotiations. It argues Algerism as a political issue affects perception abroad and could hinder the settlement with Spain. It praises McKinley’s Omaha speech and the Paris commission’s handling, stressing the need for bipartisan resolve until Beare is signed and the war ends.
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Congress
Paris
Havana
Republican Party
Spain
Beare
McKinley
Omaha
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Prominent Betmond Merchant Battles Advertising Payoff
The column extols E. J. Wiede of Belmont as a leading advertiser in Northwestern towns. It argues his heavy spending on newspaper ads drives steady sales, crowded stores, and rising profits, claiming merchants who neglect advertising fall behind.
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E. J. ‘Wiede
Betmond
Eagle Grove
Vaid
Belmont
Tiede
Belmond
Mede
Nen
Tadestho
Sune
Eagle
Female hobo travels through Iowa Falls to Minnesota
A homeless woman known as a tramp passed through this county on her way toward Minnesota. The elderly traveler has relied on local kindness for aid, visiting Ackley and West Bend before reaching Worthington, where she claimed to have friends. The report notes her constant travel instinct and repeated pleas for assistance.
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Iowa Falls
Minnesota
Ackiex
Burlingon
West Bend
Worthington Minn
Hoboose
Miller joins Des Moines Savings bank management
The State Register reports A. A. Miller of Eagle Grove is added to the bank's managing force and will move to Des Moines at the start of January. Webster City and Hamilton county friends extend best wishes to him and his family as they relocate to the capital city.
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The
State Register
Tha A. A. Miller
Eagle Grove
Des Moines
Weaver Opposes Naval Builds in War Era Critique
The article attacks General Weaver over a pension and past votes that opposed naval and military funding. It accuses him of voting against the cruiser Baltimore and the monitor Puritan, arguing his stance hurt national defense and framed him as a demagogic opponent of large appropriations.
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Weaver
Jes
Congressional
Congress
Spain
Baliti- More
Dewey
Cervera
Harkor
New York
Admiral Sampson
Cuban
Finn
Col. Tepburn
Republican
Democrats Push Silver as Dominion of Party
The piece argues that Democratic and populist forces will keep the silver issue at the forefront, citing the Chicago platform and state conventions. It asserts the Walker bill claims are false, that the triple alliance will press free silver to topple Republicans, and notes Bryan’s rhetoric on rising dollars contrasts with the president's recent speeches.
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Rei Gen. Werner
Chicago
Republican Party
Early Risers Cure Constipation and Headache Claim
An old advertisement promotes "Little Early Risers" as a remedy to constipation, claimed to purge waste, cure sick headache, and clear the complexion. It markets sugar coated tablets for all ages and warns against fever or quick relief.
Knights Templar Round-Trip Tickets to Pittsburg From Illinois Central
The Illinois Central sells round-trip tickets from all stations to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at a low rate. Tickets on sale October 8, 9, and 10, plus October 7 for trains arriving after Chicago until October 8. Return by October 17 with extension to October 31, requires deposit with joint agent on October 13 to 17 and a fifty cent charge.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Side trip ticket sale for Knights Templar 1898
From October 13 to 17 Pittsburg riders may buy side trip tickets within 260 miles at a single round trip fare. Tickets require deposit receipts and are limited to Knights Templar Conclave holders. Additional routes include Pittsburg to Washington Baltimore and Gettysburg with return by October 24.
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Pittsbur
Central Bassenger Association
Pittsburg
Knights “Templar Condlave
Haiti
Mrope
Washington
M. D
Gettysburg
Paseage
A J. F. Miery
Aiclalpa
Lcrs
Dubuilie
Ows
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