Birdsalls Attitude in Rail Rate Debate Examined
The article analyzes Congressman Birdsalls stance on the railroad rate issue following a dispute with Gov LaFollette. It notes his 1905 floor remarks urging highways kept open to all on equal terms and critiques editors and country merchants on mail order competition and local trade. It also surveys Iowa land prices, schooling statistics, and corn breeding advice from John R Sage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsall
B. P. Birdsall
Des Moines
Clarksville
Diverse 1905 Iowa roundup spans debt, industry and crime
The Marshall Reflector notes political divisions among Lown supporters, a public debt close Aug 13 1905 at 1 005 624 595 with a monthly gain of 3 675 594, auto industry growth to 26 601 cars valued at 40 million, sheep farming in Hardin and Marshall counties predicting 30 000 head, and Dingley tariff boosting sheep and wool. It recalls Tama Jim Wilson’s work, coin presses at Philadelphia mint costing 15 000 each, and Des Moines Mail and Times criticizing Busse and Smith execution timing.
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Iowa
Hardin
Marshall Counties
Manchester Press
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Portland
Fervent Editorial Snippets on Politics and Industry
A collection of satirical and reflective notices railing at graft and policy. Mentions Folk LaFollette Hoch Mickey Hanly railways and tariffs, Rockefeller drink stance, a San Francisco streetcar remark, and Miles Massachusetts ambitions. Ends with cautious musings on Japanese peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governors Folk
LaFollette, Hoch, Mickey
Hanly
Middle West
If a Cow gave Butter I Have to Invent Milk
A ruminant thought on dairy yields and digestion. The speaker notes milk as nature’s emulsion butter shaped for digestion and compares cod liver oil’s nourishment to the need for emulsification to aid digestion.
Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Strengthening Food Medicine
Scott's Emulsion blends high quality oil with hypo phosphites to aid digestion and enhance health. The ad claims it does more good than oil alone and calls it the most strengthening nourishing food medicine in the world. Scott & Bowne, chemists, 409 4165 Pearl Street, New York, offer bottles at 50 cents and one dollar, available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Army pals arrested for embezzlement and canal scheme taunts
Three army pals are arrested for embezzlement. The dry goods brigade at village stores mocks their claim of easy canal digging, and references a mock benefit of lake water. Roosevelt denounces a Paris fakir, warning more such exposés may end interview fakir business.
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Panama Canal
What Democracy Needs and Other Public Musings
The column comments on democracy in Washington Post style pieces and snippets from various papers. It satirically notes politicians like Gen Miles entering politics and ports opinions about events from Missouri race tensions to Philadelphias baseball merit.
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The
Washington Post
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure prevents stomach catarrh by curing indigestion. Dr. Newborough of League, West Virginia recommends it to patients and reports good success. Sold by Smith & Reed.
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Newbrough
League
W. Va
Smith & Reed
Low fares to Minnesota and neighboring states by rail
Very low rates to St Paul and Minneapolis and return via Chicago Great Western railway. Tickets on sale daily to September 30 with final return limit October 31. Also equally low rates to Minnesota North Dakota Colorado Utah and Wyoming points. Supply to agents.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
OWA Central Excursions Offer Seasonal Rail Tickets
OWA Central Excursions lists Tuesday round trip excursion tickets from Iowa Central to Minnesota the Dakotas Manitoba Assiniboia and Canadian northwest. First and third Tuesdays feature home seekers tickets to southern western regions. September rates apply to Colorado Springs Denver Salt Lake City St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and other northern Minnesota resorts. Return tickets valid through October 31. Contact A B Outts Minneapolis for details.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado Springs
Denver
Salt Lake City
St Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Smith Reed
The advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for piles and skin ailments. It claims superiority over counterfeits, urging customers to ask for the genuine DeWitt’s and noting its Chicago origin and local seller Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo, DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Smith & Reed
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promises Gentle Purge
Advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as pills that cleanse the liver and rid the system of bile without unpleasant effects. Sold by Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Smith& Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ble Seni Weekly
Driver
J. J. Smith
Boylan & Smith, Publishers and Props
MR. Birdsall
Tilingis
Illinois
Coleges
United States
Walter F. Wilcox
Cornell University
John R. Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Jack Frost
Mr. Sage
Tama Jim’’ Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Bro. Garrison
the Golden
Globe
Des Moines Mail and Times
Busse
Smith
China
Touston
Texas
South
San Francisco
Gen. Miles
Massachusetts
Wis
Cleveland
John D
Seattle Post
Esopus
Miles
Missouri
Wooster
Ohio
Billy Taggart
Woodward
Atlanta
League of American Municipalities
Irrigation Congress
Michigan City
Indiana
John D. Rockafeller
OWA Central
Great Central Market
Hardin County
Eldora
Washington Street
Jen
Pontiac
McCall’s
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