Des Moines Letter on Democratic State Ticket and Fair Prospects
A J M Mehan column from August 11 1900 notes Iowa Democrats may meet in a nearby village to discuss a possible state ticket. It cites poor prospects for attracting strong candidates with Gov Shaw a likely figure and mentions Kasson waning influence. The letter also reports the upcoming State Fair opening plans Secretary Van Houten says machinery space is full livestock exhibit will be strong and racing promising with large purses and fan interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Shaw
John A. Kasson
Vin Houten
van Houten
Des Moines Fair Plans and Local News Recap
Des Moines plans for camping at the state fair and a six week street carnival pending railroad rate talks. The Des Moines Alvines back Minister Conger’s safety situation as legations remain secure. The Auditorium Company leases the building to W P Chase for five years. Attorney General Remley questions Clerk Jones charges. Ward Witter drowns at Lake Okoboji, shocking friends. Trade reviews note cautious optimism and rising steel and coal demand. Des Moines bank clearings rise 14.2 percent versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Alvines
Conger
Auditorium Company
W. P. Chase
Chase
Remley
Jones
Ward Witter
Lake Okoboji
Witter
R. G. Dunn & Company
Trust leadership claim echoes across Cotton Compress case
Chairman Jones, a stockholder and beneficiary, says the Cotton Compress Trust is constitutional. The assertion mirrors a claim once advanced by promoters of the Tammany Ice Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Cotton Compress Trust
Tammany Ice Trust
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised As Powerful
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness and fatigue. It claims sugar coated pills boost energy and mental power and promises wealth building value at 25 cents per box sold by M Brink. Greattrax buys a Tammany campaign fund of 2 million dollars, aiming to cut into ice trust profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
M. Brink
Dr. Greattrax
Curse and cure notes in 1900s ad and political remark
An informal notice style item highlights a quip about constipation as a curse and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with prices. It cites a testimonial from J W Gardner Idaho and advertises Electric Bitters at 50 cents from M Brinks Drug Store. A brief political aside mentions Texans Populists complaining of Democrats stealing campaign thunder with reference to the Kansas City platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldwell
M. Brink
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
M. Brinks Drug Store
Kansas City
Curious Cures and Political Patter from a Distant Ledger
An issue filled with medical elixirs and political stances notes cures for la grippe within 24 hours and praises Dr. Cutlowell or Mr. Bryan. It also mentions Bucklen's salve for skin troubles and lists ice trust dividends claimed by Mayor Van Wryck. Real estate ads offer Lots 7 8 9 and 10 in Block 7 Buyden Iowa for quick sale with orchard and shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wryck
Ice Trust
Eworn
Gus
Kansas City
Buyden
Towa
C.A Morris
G A R Special Train to Chicago Encampment
Illinois Central Railroad designated as official route for the National Grand Army encampment in Chicago August 27 to 31. Special train departs Sheldon at 4 25 PM August 26, arriving Chicago 7 30 AM August 27, with Pullman sleepers and limited stops. Rate one fare round trip. tickets extendable to September 30 with deposit. A O U W band from Cedar Falls to lead Iowa Veterans in parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Illinois Central Railroad
National Grand Army
Chicago
Sheldon
Cherokee
Iowa
Sinois Central
Pullman Palace
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Sioux City
Sioux Fall
LeMars
Illinois Central
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward for Cure
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. Advertises Cure taken internally with price 75 cents per bottle. Endorsed by Toledo merchants and wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cuevey & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Kéeny
Weat & Traux
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Testimonial for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gains
Dr W B Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin praised by Wm H Shirely of Kline Hotel in Monticello Indiana for relief from dyspepsia and constipation. He lost weight then gained from 135 to 185 pounds and now recommends the medicine to friends. Letters of inquiry welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay City
Ind
W. B. Cladwell
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Special Train Excursion to Okobofi and Arnolds Park
A special excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway departs Boyden at 7 44 a m on Sunday August 19 with a return from Arnolds Park at 7 45 p m Tickets good only on the sale date and round trip from Boyden costs 1 30 The day features a grand musical entertainment in the pavilion tent a 230 p m baseball game Hamm Brewing Company Club versus Lennon Gibbons Club and other attractions for excursionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okobofi
Arnolds Park
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ra Y
Grand Muscial Entertainment
Hamm Brewing Company
Lennon & Gibson’s Club
St. Paul
Boyden
Arnold’s Park
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Bryan Refuses to Explain New Points Raised
It is not believed that Mr. Bryan will attempt to explain any of the new points raised. The remark suggests he will not address the recent questions or allegations at this time.
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J. C. Ater
Lowell
Mass
Mr. Bryan
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Sim‘ly Soc
Ayer
A. M. Strehl
Hammondsport
N.Y
Doctor
Des Moines
J. M. Mehan
PEN and Scissors
Peru
Costa Rica
Dr. Cutlawell
la Grippe
Wanrnea
North Carolina
Bucklen
TOS
Joe Pelin
Joe
J.D. DeTar
Spring Hill
Dr. Kay
B.J. Kay
Saratoga
Belives
Croker
Hill
Rogey Mountain
Alt Broggist
Acta
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