Des Moines Letter on Suffrage and Local Politics
The Des Moines letter surveys the equal suffrage debate with the Senate and House split on postponement. It notes political infighting, mayoral race clashes, a proposed streetcar franchise vote, and health updates as Dr Lin reports smallpox decline. The Drake University oratorical contest crowns Glen A. Mitchell of Iowa Wesleyan first, Kent of Cornell second, and Drake third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Bruce
Emmert
Cass-Shelby
Hartenhower
Cleveland
Jerry
Linn
State Board of Health
Des’ Moines
Bedn
Iowa
Drake University
Simpson
Coe
Cornell
Wesleyan
Lennox
Western
Iowa State
Ora University
Glen A. Mitchell
Iowa Wesleyan
A. B. Kent
S Spater
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad
An old advertising feature explains how kidneys purify blood and link kidney trouble to heart strain and other diseases. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, notes its sale by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co.
Orange City Reports One Small Pox Case
Court House News notes Orange City has one small pox case. Garret Vander Maaten and Miss Filla Vande Sluise wed at the bride’s sister Mrs. P Langstrat home by Rev. Volvious on Wednesday. Edi Bently, a horse thief, released after 20 days, starts home. Reynolds remains jailed awaiting trial. bond set at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Garret Vander Maaten
Filla Vande Sluise
P. Langstrat
Volvious
Edi Bently
Reynolds
Local Tax Deadlines And Upcoming Elections
Treasurer Bolks and deputy Morgan manage taxes due by April 1. Grand jury meets at term start. few cases filed but anticipated. Hosper estate claims expected this week. Elections set for mayor, two council seats, recorder, assessor, and treasurer. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolks
Harry Morgan
Hosper
M. Brink
J. A. Stutzman
William Shimp
F. W. Moon
A. J. Schaap
A. van den Brink
Pie Dinner Sparks Humorous Family Incident
A dinner at a young woman Marie’s home ends with an awkward moment when her brother teases her for using a fork to eat pie, eliciting laughter and a brief uncomfortable scene before Joe leaves.
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Joel
Marie
Joe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Illinois Central Excursions to Cuba and Mexico in 1902
Illinois Central Rail Road announces 1902 excursions from Chicago and other cities to Cuba with a 8 day island stay and Havana visit, priced at 155 dollars round trip. Also trips to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and through Mexico under the American Tourists Association with inclusive expenses and Sleeping Car and Dining Car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Uba
Cuba
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gulf of Mexico
Havana
Matanzas
Vales of
Yumur
Caves
Bella Mar
American Tourists Association
Mardi Gras
New Orleans
Mexico
Proper glasses for presbyopia begin at forty
Old sight starts around age forty with the tendency to hold text farther away. Glasses should not enlarge letters but render them clear at normal reading distance. Seek the proper glasses as soon as the defect is found.
Proclamation of Boyden Town Election Date
Proclamation states the annual town election of Boyden will be held on the last Monday in March, the eighty first day of the year, in the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
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Hull
Prouty
Court House News
New York
Pittsburg
Is EE Ivi
Dr, Miles
Judge Johnson
Chicago, Il
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
R. R
Dixie Fyer
Florida
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Nashville
St. Louia
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Omaha
Ham- Hammond
Dammond
J. Homeseekers
Central
A. H. Hanson
Ferry
Webster’s
W.T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
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