Monument Honoring Sacajawea Unveiled at Armstead Montana
Des Moines letter recounts a bronze monument unveiled on a hilltop in Armstead Montana honoring Sacajawea for aiding the Lewis and Clark expedition. Daughters of the Revolution and local groups staged ceremonies with Lemhi Indians and Red Men in attendance. The author notes correction to a historical error in Wheeler’s Lewis and Clark volumes regarding Sacajawea’s death and confirms the later edition reflects the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggippock
Des Moines
Qaeajawea
Sho
Lewis and Clarke
Thomas Jefferson
Armstead
Montana
Dillion
Daughters of the Revolution of
Gacajawea
Red Men
Endy II
Idaho Recorder
Mertin J. Frost
Menlo and Guthrie Center
Iowa
O. D. ‘Wheeler
St. Paul
Jad Salts for Kidney Health Promoted in Diet Card
An oft cited authority claims meat eaters can protect kidneys by flushing them. Heighlights uric acid from meat as a cause of sluggish kidneys and urges taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water to cleanse kidneys and prevent bladder issues.
Political shifts and community updates in Redfield Iowa
The piece notes Prof Wheeler verified after a letter, price cuts on hog cholera serum, credit to Henry Brady for law, and Senator Allen gaining public favor. It records judges, veterans’ gatherings near Camp Douglas, Miss Flora Dunlap speaking on equal suffrage, Col John H Mills re elected, and the death of W H McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brady
Dallas County
Spencer
Senator Allen
Casson
Allen
Flora Dunlap
Redfield
Miss Dunlap
John H. Mills
Old Settlers’ Association
Dallas-Guthrie
Mills
Remembering W H McClure and Iowa politics
A reminiscence of W H McClure as a strong newspaper figure in central Iowa and Adair Audubon counties. The piece then surveys Democratic sentiment toward Bryan, Wilson, and Mexico, plus a look at Iowa gubernatorial contenders Senator Allen and Mr Cosson with emphasis on Allen as the leading Republican nominee and state leadership qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
McClure
Iowa
W. H. McClure
Central Town
Adair
Audubon
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Des Moines
Bryan
A. A. Coates
Senator Allen
Cosson
Allen
Coates
Republican Party
Uncle Jimmy Pankhurst attracts crowds and mail for life plans
A humorous item portrays Uncle Jimmy Pankhurst, an Illinois farmer, seeking a demure housekeeper with $3 weekly pay and board, plus $10,000 on death. Thousands apply, crowds overwhelm clerks, while the press and public attention grow. It also notes humorous asides about current events and a riff on summer fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmy Pankhurst
Illinois
Jimmy
Wilson, Alser
Carranza
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Prof. Wheeler
Iowa City
Republican
Dan’l Webster
Pocahontas
Iowa Soldier Boys
Camp Douglas
National Guard
Fontanelle
Mexico
U. S
Willson
Europe
Nazareth
Yd. Reg
J. & P. Coats
Trilby
Smith Brothers
Rolfe
John Deere
Sion
A. B. Symes
Rolfe, Iowa
Jimmy Pankhurst
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