Des Moines Letter Reflects on McKinley Win and National Prosperity
In a November 10, 1900 column, JM Mehan notes the election results favor McKinley, warns Democrats to abandon populism, and predicts railroad building between Iowa and Des Moines. The piece calls for Republican consolidation and expresses optimism about government stability and nationwide prosperity.
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Sway
Bryan
Kouth
Nebraska
Rem
Jefferson
Jackson
Towa
Fale
Des Moinés
McKinley
Iowa
Smeh
Titus amendment adoptted inaugurating biennial elections
The Titus amendment to the state constitution is adopted, to be in effect after a gubernatorial proclamation once the vote is canvassed. It signals a broader revision drive and prompts a constitutional convention. The piece notes changes since 857 and discusses corporate, rail, and telegraph growth and reforms.
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Titus
State Board of
Iowa Year Book of Agriculture
Department of Severe
Thes Dairy Commissioner
State Dairy Association
Iowa ‘Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors Inéet. Selah
Hartwig's Lung Balsam Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts Hartwig's Lung Balsam as a cough suppressant claimed to cure coughs. The misspelled note references a simple remedy marketed as a cure.
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Hartwig
Mattern
Stumbull Ave
Detroit
Morris & Baird offer town lots and a fine eighty acre farm
Morris & Baird announce lots for sale at special rates to builders and advertise an eighty acre well improved farm near Boyden. They promote a large land list and invite requests. A 1900 city population booklet is offered via Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, along with medical endorsements and lung remedies.
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Morris .& Baird
Boyden
Morris & Baird
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Til
Cheap Sheet Music and Musical Supplies Advertised
An advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets for cold relief with a money back guarantee. It also touts Story Clark Piano Co. in Galesburg Illinois selling sheet music new and old and all musical instruments with a call to mail 22 cents for their latest catalogue.
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Clark Piano Co
Gales
Burg
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Jostan G. Willis
Holland
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Rocky Mountain
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Mborng Company
Suits
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John Moret
N. S. Cooper
Schoeneman Bros
H. C. Newendorp
Whellhouse
Val Blatz
Boyden Iowa
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