Feats of Neighborly Freight in Early New England
The diary of Joseph Eawley recalls a generous custom when North Ripton families sent parcels across distances. Neighbors packed trunks with belts, dresses, dry goods, and even a child to be fetched by Mrs. Lyman for the orphan asylum, while a town driver waiting to depart.
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New England
Joseph Eawley
North Ripton
Mass
Boston
Captain Partridge
San Joseph
Katherine M. Abbott
Lesley
My Matha
Northesupton
Lyman
Curious Incident of Crockett in Dream Postings
The tale recounts novelist Crockett receiving unpaid checks from the St James Gazette editor, then seeing a dream article published as if written by him. He later rewrote the piece exactly as dreamed and found the article and check awaiting him, noting few writers work on checks while asleep.
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Carcel
Crockett
St. James’ Cazette
London
St. James
St. Dainest
Mr. Crockett
Mae Artiele Sand
Young Man Means He Has a Good Time Says Boy
A foreign journal recounts a boy who plays with a family guest, a near fifty year old gentleman, asking when the guest will return. The father questions what the boy calls a young man and the boy defines it as someone who has a good time, prompting the father to reflect on marriage and trust.
Very Little Jar and the Auto Demonstrator
A humorous exchange from Brooklyn Life features a prospective buyer reacting to a street collision and an auto demonstrator boasting of a superior shock absorber. The dialogue hints at a dramatic mishap and the car’s safety claim in a city humor column.
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Brooklyn
The Problem of the Bad Boy by Ben 3 Lindsey
Judge Ben Lindsey argues for state responsibility to children, urging free education compulsory schooling playgrounds and juvenile courts. He describes a shift from punishment to reform and claims modern Denver treats boys as human beings guiding them toward learning and better futures.
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Ben 3. Lindsey
The
Children's Court of Denver
Cole
Tim
Denver
Reform School
Building a Monster Navy A Grave Mistake
Justice David Brewer argues a strong navy endangers national finances and peace. He asserts the Civil War debt remains large and that opposing a costly arms race would honor the nation, while emphasizing readiness and resilience without fear.
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Jim
Our Whole Financial System Is Wrong Theme
Comptroller William Ridgely argues for government banking options to keep revenue flows within banks. He proposes a central government bank to handle government business, support lending, and prevent financial panics through healthier monetary hygiene.
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Treasury Department
Iowa Governor Cumming’s Reform Stance Questioned
The Des Moines sources recount Governor Cumming’s reform record, noting claims of pure food and seed acts and hours limits for railway workers. Critics argue his reforms served his own interests, tied to political timing and party strategy, with emphasis on railroad regulation and primary election debates.
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Cummings
Lowa
Congress
Ciies
Earnon
Dehty
George Tf
Roberts Orhen
Des Moines
de Wernher
Legisla
Rail
Cuda
Faverpide de
Fiasmes
Hepmlpicom
Sitecva
Expenditure Claims Across Iowa Under Cummins Administration
The report argues state spending rose under Governor Cummins citing capitol work and monuments while noting unmentioned expenses. It claims governors Drake and Shaw hosted national figures with little or no state cost and contrasts earlier economies with Cummins era. It suggests the era’s extravagance stemmed from unrecorded services to presidents and officials.
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Cavernor Clymins
Drake
Des Moines
Cummins
Towa
First Man of Straw Attacks Governor on State Treasury
The article outlines a heated exchange during a southern town tour. Opponents accused the governor of misrepresenting treasury status while claiming a surplus existed, and noted the need for county treasurers to advance March collections to meet April demands despite broader fiscal pressure from increased land and railroad valuations and the tax levy.
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Pes Moines
Flere
Cummins
Senator Allison Praised as Upright Statesman in Des Moines Capital
A Des Moines Capital profile extols Senator Allison as a trusted elder statesman who rarely speaks in public but is deeply valued in Washington. It notes his extensive access, steady integrity, and pledge to step aside if a primary election yields no majority, urging towns to honor his long service and reject reforms seen as dishonoring local reputation.
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Iis
Washington
Senate
Allison
Capitol
United States
Hiv
Ajlizon
Tava
Cava
Towa
Tie
Sin
Mannual
Dofn
Twenlis
Tinmb
Kanens
Hocki Anay
Adison
Insectis Aed
Potefefieey
Eauresewe
Des Moines
Lown
Senator Allison Paired Votes Clarify Senate Record
A report explains how Senators Allison and Clay paired votes while away from the chamber to influence the roll call on a key measure. Allison favored the bill. Clay opposed but did not vote, leaving their pairing to show their stances without altering the official tally.
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Senateur
Espaedose
Allison
Cino
Georgia
Messure
Alison
Clay
Day
Senate
CUMMINGS ON THE TARIFF IN IOWA TOUR
Governor Cunnianns asserts orthodox tariff views during a southern Iowa tour and signals Republican support for revision. The party platform emphasizes protection and points to alignment with state and national positions, while rejecting the governor’s reciprocity stance and Democratic contrasts.
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Cuniuanns
Iowa
Esiuyen
Towa
Polk County Republican Club
Des Moines
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Minnesota
American of
New Jersey
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Jows
Fipknity & Derosrt Co., of
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Life, Agcident, Liability Travelers of Connecticut
Casualty Five
Ity & Casualtyy Co
Amost
Midora
Shaffenherner
Wohailenberdel
Chicago
Feldora
Winchester
Tang
Sliilenberger
Wright
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Hiaccard
Hills
Tonorrtion
Dla
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, Ill
Drexel State Bank
Hardcoats State Bank
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Tae Vanes
Eldora Emergency Hospital
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Iowa Central Ry
Aymer D. Davis
Court House
Albrook & Lundy
Hardin County State Bank
Eidora
Pork City
First National Bank of
Radcliffe
Agugesse
Wate
Monster Navy
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Cou
William
Ridgely
the State Treasury
Senator Allison
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Senator Atison
Tor Clay
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