Iowa Governor Cummins and the tariff idea
Governor Albert B Cummins of Iowa has championed the Iowa idea tariff reform and is said to have won support from President Roosevelt and Senator Allison. The plan seeks modifications to tariffs to curb monopoly shelter and aligns with the 1896 Republican plank. Cummins, a 53 year oldPennsylvania native and long time public figure, rose from clerk to Des Moines politician and is described as a capable, eloquent, and popular governor with strong organizational backing.
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Overnor Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Roosevelt
Allison
David B. Henderson
National House of Representatives
Cummins
Henderson
Pennsylvania
Waynesburg Academy
Elkader
Indiana
Cincinnati
Richmond and
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Des Moines
United States
John H. Gear
Cummins Emerges as Leader in Iowa Republican Party
A profile of Iowa's tall distinguished chief executive rising to head the state GOP. It notes his Scotch-Irish roots, 1874 marriage to Ida Gallery, and daughter Senator William B. Allison, who built a long Congressional career. Also mentions David B. Henderson and the growing Iowa idea.
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Iowa
Commonwealth
Cummins
Pennsylvania
Ida L. Gallery
Michigan
William B. Allison
Allison
Perry
Dubuque
Senate
James Harlan
Vermont Avenue
Washington
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Scotland
Johnny and the Spider
Johnny confronts a talking spider in his room and learns the spider has protected him by scaring away dangerous pests. Johnny refuses to harm the spider and asks it to stay, ending with mutual friendship and happiness.
Paradox of Luck and Merit in Factory Growth
The Gainesville Register argues luck is invalid yet notes merit and attitude influence outcomes. It cites two men in hierarchy, noting the subordinate’s rise depends on the chief’s departure, implying merit matters even amid chance. The passage ends with mention of an ACME Ice Cream Co. expansion.
Advertising Hustle Drives Business Success
The Greenville Herald argues that waiting profits fail. progress favors aggressive advertisers. In an era of enterprise and competition, those who hustle using advertising outpace passive sellers who wait.
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Greenville Herald
New Life Pills Promise Cure for Headaches and Nerves
Doctor Kings New Life Pills claim rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Sold by Fy Kalteyer & Son and Adolph Dreiss druggists for 25 cents with money back if not cured. Also mentions EMERSON & CO seller on Saledad street and local ads for liquor and cigars.
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Dr. King
Fy Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Bank Statement for a Texas Bank in 1903
A historical bank report from Bexar County Texas shows assets and liabilities totaling 2,437,760.45 dollars. It lists capital stock, surplus fund, and undivided profits with a large deposits figure and notes outstanding. The document is signed by cashier Ned MeIlhenny and notarized on June 13, 1903.
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Frost National Bank
San Antonio
Texas
U. S
State of Texas
Bexar
Ned MeIlhenny
A. L. C. Magruder
Not Always So: Youths Patronizing Amusement Over Church
The Brenham Daily Banner argues that youths choosing leisure venues over church attendance foreshadows later trouble, noting that individual disposition shapes moral outcomes and that church association can be good or bad depending on the person.
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Brenham Daily Banner
New anti trust law tested by state court ruling
The Courier notes that Attorneys General in the past argued the 1899 anti trust act was unenforceable while the current AG Bell shared the view. The supreme court recently ruled the old law constitutional, but cites a new statute replacing it and asks whether the new measure is as effective before any action is taken.
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Ae Courier
Smith
Bell
Supreme Court
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Healing Remedy
The advertisement touts E. C. DeWitt & Co as makers of genuine Witch Hazel Salve. It claims DeWitt’s heals without scarring and cures piles burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases, sold by all druggists.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
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Saledad Street
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Milwaukee
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Acme Ice Cream CO
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Texas Pride
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McCarty & McGehee
Kinney County
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Friedrich
Dawson St
Military Plaza
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Crofton Avenue
Jersey
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Harvey Auctioneer
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Lucchese Brothers
Houston St
N. Co
White Expressman Military Plaza
F. G. Hogan & Co
Commerce Bldg
Rose Stein
M. A. Baldwin
SAN Antonio Gas CO
C. A. Snow & Co
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Matamoras Street
Avenue C
Main Avenue
J. W. Harnell
Otel
Sisters of Mercy
Crystal Saloon
Edgewood and
Paxton
Main Plaza
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F. Pasche
Avenue B
Salh
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John ‘'T. Hambleton
Buena Vista Street
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James Morse
East
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M. Marucheru
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Austin
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