Evidences of Prosperity in Iowa Farming
John Brown’s lesson on prices and prosperity compares Iowa local market rates in 1900 with 1896. It cites Sage reports, newspaper averages from 52 counties, Chicago and Omaha markets, and a Van Buren county corn crib selling for 7 200 versus 2 620 in 1896, illustrating perceived farmer gains under Republican rule.
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John
Brown
Drake University
Sage
Iowa
Iowa State Register
Jivork
Omaha Bee
Chicago
Dan McKay
Louisa County
McKinley
McKay
Iowa State Register Office
van Buren
Davenport Letter Warns on Free Silver and Gold Standard
A Davenport letter to the Republican editor cites a New York Journal of Commerce piece on a Bryan presidency. It asserts that his election would prompt repudiation of the gold standard and invites Cabinet influence to undermine treasury provisions favoring gold.
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Davenport
Republican
New York Journal of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Bryan
United States
J. H. Eckels
Chicago Times-Herald
Treasury Department
Dr Brink seeks permit to buy and sell intoxicating liquor in Boyden
In Sioux County Iowa 1900 the applicant Dr M Brink a registered pharmacist plans to file for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors for lawful purposes at Lot 3 Block 14 in Boyden. The hearing is set for the September term beginning September 24 1900 at the Orange City courthouse. John Connell attorney for the applicant.
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M. Brink
Woom
State of
Iowa
Sioux County
Boyden
Brink
Reverend Acheson and wife return from vacation
Rev and Mrs Acheson came home from a vacation at Ainsworth on Wednesday noon. Rev Acheson traveled to the Valley the following day to serve as a judge in the poultry department and is noted for his reputation as an expert poultry judge.
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Mrs. Acheson
Ainsworth
Rev. Acheson
Poultry Department
Hawarden Visit Features Political Rivalry and Social Calls
John Jorgewaard of Boyden toured Hawarden with Jim Waite to meet local residents and Democrats while Ben Jones' shoes were joked about in a county recorder context. The Hawarden Independent notes the visit as a strategic, controversial move by Waite.
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John Jorgewaard
Boyden
Jim Waite
Ben Jones
County Recorder
Jim
Bayden
Hawarden
Public Sale by Van Den Brink Near Boyden
A public sale at two miles south of Boyden on Tuesday Sept 11 begins at 1 oclock. Auctioneers M Van Wyk and J W McCrum list 7 horses 33 cattle 25 sheep 100 chickens 13 geese 30 guineas 20 ducks 2 turkeys farm machinery two Minneapolis binders mower hay rake wagon rollers and more. Household goods include stoves heaters tables chairs beds washing machine and assorted items. Free lunch at noon. Terms cash up to 1000, credit one year on bankable notes 8 percent interest. No removal until settled. Owner G Van Deb Brink Sr.
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van den Brink
Boyden
Minneappolis
M. van Wyk
J. JW. McCrum
G,van DebBrink,Sr
Unclear postal freight timetable entry
Fragmentary note lists passenger and freight services with scattered terms such as Sunday, mixed, stock freight, and September dates. The text appears to be a damaged timetable fragment mentioning passenger and freight categories without a coherent schedule or destinations.
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Lisenger Sun
F. B.C
Middleburg and Boyden Prep Baseball Sendoff
The notice mentions a scheduled Middleburg vs Boyden baseball game next Monday afternoon. It also covers local updates: Peter Mayne Jr. recovering from a summer illness with Dr. Brink's help, a Social of the Nations at the Hall tonight with free admission and 10c refreshments, and Mr. Cox planning a new Democratic pipeline venture in Rock Rapids amid a wary subscription scene. Miss Lillian Peakman will teach in Matlock schools, after five years in Boyden.
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Middleburg
Boyden
Peter Mayne Jr
Brink
Mr. Cox
P. H. McCarty
Democratic
Pipelin
Rock Rapids
Lillian Peakman
Matlock
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National Department of Labor
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Fred
Miles
Houston
Water St
Exeter
N.H
DR. Miles Heart
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Ellhouse
Val Blatz
Ailheus
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Schoeneman Bros
Lumber Po Coal
H. C. Newendorp
Capital City Commercial College
Capital City School of Shorthand
M.C. A. Bron
Mehran & McCauley
Iow
Teaver
Munie
Scientific American
New York Wry &' Co
Broadway
New York
Sts
Washington
District Court of State of Iowa
R. R
Ers Daily
Ole
Ent
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John Verhorf
Dray & Express Line
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