Shakespeare Critique and Cocktail Praise Sparks Debates
A tract debunks Shakespeare as a cheap punster and calls for his works to be limited in grammar schools, praising Principal Watt while noting a Evanston professor’s counterview on alcohol. The piece, attributed to C. R. Republican, alongside a utilitarian ad block, reflects era oddities.
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Watt
Shakespeare
Itis
Watts
Kirkpatrick
Tilinois
Tts
Tlinois
Principal Watt
Milton
Evanston
C. R. Republican
Marriage by Convenience and the Price of Love
A 1900s sermon on modern loveless marriages by Rev. Dr. Madison C. Peters argues women must be independent for true union. It dismisses marrying for money or home, mocks Cupid’s mercantile imagery, and asserts happiness comes from love, not fortune or social status.
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Madison C. Peters
New York
Cupid
Most Men Are Chivalrous In Modern Times
A column argues that general male chivalry remains strong across the era, noting that most men are dependable and courteous. It acknowledges occasional lapses such as giving up seats to women, yet maintains the nineteenth century standard persists, with only a few exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kauble
Nevada
Bottlan
Dewitt & OO
Omigagg
Age of Chivalry Still With Men of Today
Fannie Humphreys Gaffney, president of the National Council of Women of the United States, argues that chivalry persists in modern men. She says everyday courtesy and respect are common, with rare exceptions where brutes disrupt the peace. The piece defends American manhood and its duty to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Humphreys Gaffney
National Council of Women of the United States
Man's Dream of Immortality and What It Has Done for Him
A harsh critique arguing that belief in an afterlife retards humanity by fostering moral decline and intellectual bondage. The author urges replacing supernatural hope with practical reform to advance social, industrial, and political progress here and now.
Special train for Annual College Field Day
Special train via Chicago Great Western leaves Marshalltown at 8 60 a m and arrives Des Moines 11 00 a m returning Des Moines 7 30 pm Round trip 81 50 Tickets good only on special train Inquire Great Western agent J P Elmer P A Chicago Ill Also promotional note about Missouri Kansas Indiana Texas business publications Katy 601 Vainwright St Louis Mo
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Great Western Ry
Marshalltown
Tor
Great Western Art
J P Elmer
P A
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana Territory
Texas
The
Golden Square
Katy
Wainwright
St. Louis
Special Low Rate Settler Excursions Announced
The Town Central Ry offers two one way settlers excursion tickets on May 5 and May 12 to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Manitoba at very low rates. Apply to local agents or A B Cutts, Minneapolis. Also offer combo subscription to The Herald and weekly Register and Leader for 81.65 by leaving name and cash.
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Iowa Central Ry
Twin Cities
Eldont
Minneapolis
Consil
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Minitoba
Central Ry
Minn
The
Herald
Weekly Register and Leader
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Health and Strength
Ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a blood food that restores flesh and color to pale sufferers especially young women. It claims cod liver oil benefits, offers samples, and notes the 409 Pearl Street New York address for the label depiction on every bottle.
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Scott
Pain Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Saved Him
James Evertt of Alton Illinois praises Dr Miles Anti Pain pills and liver pills for curing his wife’s liver trouble and easing their son Harry’s inflammatory rheumatism. L S Morris of Helena Montana and others report neuralgia headaches and nervous relief, recommending the remedies. All druggists sell the first bottle and a free book is offered by Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
Harry
Miles
James Evertt
Alton
L. 5
Morris
Helena
Montana
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Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn, N.Y
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Setisfed
J.C. Ater Co
Lowell, Mass
Gupidity
Henry Frank
California
Eldora
St Paul Express
St Paul Mail
Cccsccee
Mason City
Gia
Fpeoria Mail
St Louis Kansas City Mail
Peoria Express
Batty
W. F. Burke
Tlas Agen
T H. Noble & Co
Aetna Insurance Co
Connecticut Insurance Co
National Insurance Co
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co
Manchester Insurance Co
Des Moines Insurance Co
Aachen & Munich Insurance Co
Queen Insurance Co
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co
Sun Insurance Co
Standard Accident Insurance Co
Northwestern Life Insurance Co
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Pearl St
Eldora Flouring Mills
Belsher
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Rocky ‘Mountain
Ellsworth Drug Co
Wilbert Shallenberger
Winchester
Eldore
Shallenberger
Bright
Oskwood Blvd
Drexel State Bank
Chichester
Chichenter
Chichester Chemical
Madison Square
Corynichhts &O
Paton
Scientific American
Farnese
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