Newspapers and what counts as news in a moral world
A reader debates what constitutes news in the press arguing that sensational sports and crime coverage overshadow church conferences and moral issues. The piece cites Sheldon and the Garbett Fitzsimmons fight to critique editorial priorities and question readers' appetite for sensationalism.
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World
Sheldon
Topeka
Rev
Carson City
Associated Press
M. EK
Omaha
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Christain Endeavor
Boston
Corbett
Fitzsimmins
Fitz
Jim
News
Charley Harris Acquitted in Self Defense Murder
Friends celebrate Charley Harris who is acquitted of murder in a self defense case. The article notes the fatal confrontation occurred in his office, defended his life, and that memory of the event will linger though he is cleared. It ends with wishes for a peaceful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Harris
Charley
Sheldon
Republican senators clash in senate over alleged liars
The Senate saw sharp exchanges as Republican members accused each other of lying during a recent session. The heated debate underscored factional tensions within the party and potential fallout ahead of upcoming votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Reospublicans
Orgins
Editorial clash over Democratic attacks on Republicans in Sioux Falls
A harsh front page exchange questions veracity of GOP officials as editors and readers react to critic and proofing lapses. Senator Pettigru accuses the president of lying on the floor amid broader editorial friction among papers in Boyden and Chatsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Press
Pettigru
Boyden
Chatsworth Advertiser
Media House
Marriage of Miss Bessie Visser to Leonard Afaret at Visser Home
The quiet ceremony occurred yesterday at three o'clock in Sioux County with Rev. N. M. Steffens officiating. Miss Bessie Visser, raised in Orange City, wed Leonard Afaret of Boyden. they plan to reside in Boyden. relatives attended and well wishes poured in from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Visser
Miss Bessie
Leonard Afaret
Boyden
N. M. Steffens
First Reformed Church
Miss Visser
Orange City
Herald
Una'loyed
Sioux County
van den Brinks
Hartley
Sioux County Herald
Huizenga
Rock Valley
de Bey
Atlanta
Hall Index
Kate Winch
Claud Williams
Dallas Center
Chandler
Hull
Miss Winch
William Winch
Williams
Iowa
Bertha Beyers
Mr. Williams
Miss Winchs
Charles Winch
Clara Winch
How to Clean Straw Hats at Home
Instructions explain cleaning straw hats using warm suds and Gold Dust Washings Powder, soaking and brushing, rinsing, air drying, and ironing with a cloth. Then a brief sales notice offers a team of horses harness and wagon car for sale at the office.
American Poultry Mixture touted as cure for cholera
An advertisement claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera, roup, and gape in fowl flocks with a money back guarantee. It warns of extensive losses from cholera and urges immediate use and sanitary measures, offering a sample for $1 and promising wide breeder endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarra
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute, Inc
Millions of Insurance Council offers loans on Sioux County farms
The Insurance Council provides loans to farmers in Sioux County at lower rates than ever before. Call at the Callat Office to A. W. Luhr, Orange City, Iowa, for details.
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Sioux County
Lower
Tate
Callat
A. W. Luhr
Orange City
Lowa
Honest man or woman sought to travel for large house
Advertisement offers travel job with salary of 65 dollars monthly plus expenses and a potential permanent promotion. Applicants are asked to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to Manager at 330 Caxton Building Chicago.
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Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Swamp Root Cure Promoted In Old Newspaper Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder troubles including Bright's Disease. It offers free sample bottles by mail and notes regular bottle sizes sold by druggists. The ad also markets Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for la grippe and promotes a spring product called Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing- Faia
Hamton
N.Y
Swamp-Root
Warner
Roney Jongewaard Bros
Wanted district office managers in state for county representation
Classified notice offering positions as district office managers in the state with yearly pay of 600 dollars, payable weekly, and unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Send self addressed stamped envelope to A. Park, 820 Caxton Building, Chicago.
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District Ofice
A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
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G. A. Morris
Boyden, la
Eifie Sos
Mikes
Yahn
Peterson
John Peterson
Peter
Mrs. Williams
Schoeneman Bros
COAL
H.C. Newendorp
Wr. G. Hubbers & Co
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