Prices of Food Show Big U.S. Cost Rise Since 1506
A national Bureau of Labor report shows most main food items rose from 1850 to 1900 with continues gains to 1904. Bacon pork and potatoes climbed sharply, while evaporated apples and prunes fell. The study cites per family food costs rising from 296.76 in 1856 to 247.10 in 1904, with 1909–10 projections indicating higher meat dairy and table item prices. Secretary Wilson notes larger-than-usual production this year and warns of higher meat poultry dairy products and other staples this winter.
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National Bureau of Labor
United States
Wilson
Thanksgiving Sermon and Chicago Trial Commentary
A Friends church minister in Oskaloosa urges gratitude to God for corn and tempering self sufficiency. The piece notes a Chicago strike sluggers trial with a costly jury process and criticizes Illinois courts. It cites football season deaths and injuries, deer hunting tragedies, and a grim skating season toll, condemning needless loss of life for amusement.
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Ellyson R. Purdy
Friends Church
Oskaloosa
Stone Chapel
Thera
Solomon
William
Edward
Roosevelt
David
Glooly
Chicago
Ant
Notable figures and events in a late 19th century society page
A collage of brief items mentions Mrs. Frederick Schaff studying polygamy in Utah, Gov. Utter of Rhode Island and Seventh Day Adventism, Jacob Litt and royalties, W S Gilbert's birthday, Lord Brassey’s aid for Telian earthquake sufferers, Captain Bernier planning a polar expedition, writer Thryan Beckwirth Gray dying at 102, Adventist Lorenzo Schmidt’s odd Adam and Eve height math, Captain Buckman joining the Turkish fleet, new congressmen nicknamed Obie Kids, Vice President Fairbanks renting a Washington house, Hinman riding a ticket from 1864, Rev. Dixon training as a granite cutter, the Turkish budget and harems, Mrs. Jefferson Davis in New York, and the Beauvoir Confederate veterans home.
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Frederick Schaff
Utah
George H. Utter
Rhods Island
Executive Départment of the State
Doga No Bestnese
Mra.Thryan Beckwirth Gray
Oswego
Loranze Schmidt
Cleveland
Adam
Eve
Wings of the Morning a tale of peril and passionate reunion
In a strained paradise above danger, Iris and Tenka profess a fierce bond amid a brutal landscape. He comforts her, they exchange tokens of love, and a fragile hope rises as external threats from Dyaks and strange arrows loom, testing trust and courage aboard their shelter.
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Iris
Ivis
Poisoned arrows and desperate retreat on Rainbow Island
Jenks and Iris endure a night of Dyak attack using a tarpaulin shield while uncovering poisoned darts. He kills a warrior with a blast from a blowpipe and plans a water-bearing climb as they debate mercy versus retaliation. The couple clings to hope, foreseeing a perilous dawn as moonless darkness closes in.
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Ballost
Jenks
Iris
Earth
Tic
Tris
Ife
Tong
Flirt
Pita
Akail
Reinbow
Hhem
Robert
Bo Jenks
Tre
Nopchalance
Tropica
Maezle Janders
Iria
Sbe
gFarda
Elm Lake
Clarion
Watter Marbletor
Sargent
Minn
Roy Hamilton
Hamilton
Jett Aide
Burleson and Brooks Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary
Notes from a small town scene recount a large wedding anniversary gathering for Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Brooks of Man, with religious officials and community members in attendance. The piece meanders through varied local items from county assessors meetings to farming mishaps, minor accidents, and small town social notes amid a busy, era-typical mosaic.
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Mlte
L. W. Brooks
Brooks
Potentiley Odd Advert For Bowel Pain Remedy
A vintage fear based ad promises a cure for abdominal pain and fear of appendicitis. It touts a tin remedy named Eing a New tie Faia for bowel discomfort and headaches and lists various ailments. Sold by Wangler Bros. & Todd's drug store for 26 cents.
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Wangler Bros. & Todd
Dying of Consumption Described as Extreme Torment
A letter from Wo Myers of Cearfoss Maryland describes consumption as a lingering torture for victim and friends. He recounts trying various medicines before using Dr Kings New Discovery which he credits with quick relief and cure for coughs colds and bronchitis. Sold at Wanglar Bros and Todd’s drug store at 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle with a free bottle offer.
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Myers
Cearfoss
Varn
King
Wanglar Bros. & Todd
Arpg
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Jacob Litt
Gilbert
Comic Post
Pouch
Lord Brassey
Telian
Joseph E. Bernier
Canada
Arctic Club
New York City
North Pole
Behringstrait
Captein Buckman
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Constantinople
Ralph Cole
Roan G. Dawes
Edward L. Taylor
Obie
Gees
Fairbanks
Washington
K Street
Representative Marrell
Stanford
California
Senator Murphy
New York
Airbanks
Frank P. Hinman
Mount Morris
Jnst
Erie
Rochester
J. A. Dixon
Hardwick
Dixom
Turkey
Eriages
Nis
Jefferson Walis
Davis
Yar
Mississippi
Beauvoir
Aera
Tenis
Misa Deane
Tenka
Wwedan
Drrks
Waterloo Beaver Rug Factory
Argyle
W. B. Duncan
Keane
Harroi & Stewart Company
Des Moines
Sac County
Monona
Harrison Counties
Onawa
Chartier Tierney
Zwingle
Dubuque County
Walter. Thomas
Madrid
Tugaday
Mr. White
Cedar Rapids
Grate Church
Morrison
Frank. Hatch
Scraton
Aple
Ottumwa
Parsons
F. B. Pease
lowe-Lllonet Gold Mining Company
Yowa
Lewis C. Fuller
Dubuque
RB. B. Fuller
Tom Myera
Mr. Carnea
Marengo
Hogey
Montazuma
Blaintie
Cig
Grinnell Autormobile Company
Town Falls
Eflery
Gus Osborne
Springdale
Thuredey
Young Oshers
Guy
Tolerton & Stetson Company
Stour City
Passday
Tolerton & War
Phil. Osborn
LeClaire
Willam Wilson
Thanoroner
Tama
Ming, and Filler Co
Acchrvea
Montay
Stevens
Montour
Secetary
H. J. Berguson
Miss. Tan
Free Methodist Church
Aso. Conti
Martin
Curtis
Justice Kilball
Miss. Hall
Mason City
Ing Wag
Martin Faktor
Faktor
BR. B.girton
West Bend
Mr. Girton
Lure
Charles McCormick
Hermaan Voss
R.B. Girton
Herman Voss
OG. F. Lodge
Hartman & Kidney
Clidden
Ab.ghoeg
Hartman
Kidney
Dia
W. Kidney
Wike
House
Ernat
Roberts
Kinsley
Sioux City
U. S. Clothing Company
Kingsley and
Vicinity
Jesse Kelso
Roberta & Kelso
Bronx City
Omahar
Henry White
Eivil
Marshall County Board of Supervisors
White
Siegeer
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wangler, Bros. & Todd
John B. McCall
Australian Parliment
Colorado
Australia
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