Political chatter and farm toil across papers
The Sioux City Journal notes a joking remark. The Hampton Chronicle reports Col. L. B. Raymond leading for lieutenant governor and discusses Dolliver’s senate succession. Joan D. Long to publish verse. Paul Morton writes life insurance. The Cedar Rapids Republican backs farm boys over child labor laws, praising work and trades for rural youth.
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Joan D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Paul Morton
Long
Navy Department
Cedar Rapids
Newspapers Drive Trade Growth in Rural America
Advertising gains in newspapers reflect wider retail shifts as small dealers skip markets for samples from traveling salesmen, rural delivery brings prices to farms, and telephone links town and country. The Sioux City Journal notes Democratic missteps and Roosevelt era shifts, predicting stability over ideal methods in industry and politics.
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Messenger
Sioux City Journal
Politically Charged Patchwork and Figures in 1900s Era
A rambling political column comments on philanthropy by Mr Conncet, speculation about Senator Allison's successor, editor Perkins of the Sioux City Journal, and various figures like Fitzsimmons, Lafollette, McCurdy, McCally, Tammany, Cannon, Corbin, and Teddy. It mentions elections, rate regulation, and a claim of Jewish-murder counts, with promotions for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sunday Announcements Across Local Churches
Congregational, Methodist, Baptist and Christian notices outline Sunday Sabbath appointments. The pastor preaches a Christmas sermon in the morning. Sunday school conducts an evening service. Methodist choir of Industrial School to sing, about twenty five boys. Rev W J Stanley to preach at Point Pleasant Sunday afternoon at three. Dentists Diehl and Kiar advertise in Smith's new building.
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Ihe
Industrial School
Point Pleasant
Stanley
Assistant Superintendent Advocates Matrimony Examination Law
Des Moines December report notes W. L. Kuser of Eldora Industrial School urged state law to examine marriage candidates before union to curb juvenile delinquency. He blamed lenient divorce laws for social ills and warned of rising broken homes. He cited a neighboring state where one in nine marriages ends in divorce.
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Des Moines
Specfy
W.L. Kuser
Industrial School of
Eldora
State Institution
Board of Control
Tie
Uist
Mr. Kuser
Kuser
Rebecca M. Davis Widow of Jesse Davis Dies at 64
Rebecca M Wing Davis died at her New Providence home December 18 1905 from asthma aged 64 years 2 months She was born October 18 1841 in Canada and came with her family to Lee County Iowa later moving to Hardin County She married Jesse Davis April 22 1858 and had eleven children nine survive with two deceased spouses The Friends Church Honey Creek was her lifelong faith funeral December 20 conducted by Rev W H Hickman The burial followed at Honey Creek cemetery beside her husband RF
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New Providence
Rebecca M
Jesse Davis
Rebecca M. Wing
Canada
Lee County
Iowa
Mra
Gehrel Wing
Hardin County
Friends Church
Honey Creek
W. H. Hickman
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Quick Relief
Cracked Wands. Rough skin and cracked hands are not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve but an occasional application will keep the skin soft and smooth. Best for eczema, cuts, burns, boils, etc. The genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve affords immediate relief in all forms of bad bleeding itching and praising piles. Sold by Smith & Reed.
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DeWitt
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W. J. Stanley
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