Democratic Prediction Highlighted by Cummins Contention
The article discusses Democratic hopes to gain strength in state elections and possibly win control of the legislature and US Senate, with Walsh of Ottumwa predicting Cummins may face Republican splits. It notes Wisconsin two-cent fare votes and calls for cautious assessment of reform efforts, while reflecting on press and public reaction and historical dates.
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Wisconsin
Wisconain
Wisconein
Buncomtie
Towa
Wilbur Chapman Born at Richmond June 17 1859
J Wilbur Chapman the renowned Presbyterian evangelist was born in Richmond on June 17 1859. He studied at Oberlin and Lake Forest, then Lane Theological Seminary and served pastorates in Albany and Bethany Philadelphia before focusing entirely on evangelistic work. He later led Freshmanian church in New York City and gained national fame touring the United States.
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J. Wilbur Chapman
Richmond, Inn
Oberlin College
Lake Forest University
Lane Theological Seminary
Cinncinnati
Albany
N. Ly
Bethany Church
Philadelphia
Gere Ae
America
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chapman
Fourth
Freshierian
New York City
Veteran Iowa Senator Warns Against Faddist Leaders
In Dubuque, Senator Allison urged readers to beware faddish leaders who chase votes over principles. He implied Governor Cummins aims to supplant him, drawing ovations as veteran Republicans fear party upheaval. The Dakota region mirrors this politics for votes trend across Iowa.
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Gioux Falls
S. D. Argus
Allison
Dubuque
Iowa
Alizon
Cummins
Surith Dakota
Seustor
Laws
Crop Conditions Read by June First Report
The crop reporting board notes spring wheat acreage around 16.484 million, down 1.242 million from last year, with spring wheat condition at 88.7. Oats total about 31.491 million acres, up 582,000, barley average 84.9, rye 88.1, and winter wheat 114, with ten year averages cited for context.
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Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistica
Department of Agriculture
Harley
New York Fashion Styles Feature Light Summer Accessories
June 15 fashion notes reveal bracelets of crystal and colored flat beads resembling jet, white and color plaid handkerchiefs, velvet theater bags with pockets, blue feather and lace boas, patent leather belts with brass buckles, and delicate pearl necklaces with diamonds. Sailor gowns, ruffles in chiffon and net, and light colored tailored suits dominate. The piece highlights hats, embroidery, prints, and white-on-white ensembles, with Parisian lace and Greek-toned silks shaping current silhouettes.
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New York
Tov
Notable Iowa figures and events in brief news items
J J More a prominent Eagle Grove selecman died suddenly on Tuesday after hours in robust health. Levi Marsh of Irving, turning 90, toppled and broke a bone but is recovering. Burlington limits Fourth of July fireworks to small crackers amid a fire scare. Adventists in Des Moines observed baptism by immersion in light rain. James E Campbell, once a foe of Senator Foraker, seeks the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor. Mrs Zachariah Smith of West Branch, a pioneer, died aged many decades. A Salem lightning strike hit a barn, chasing away a previous hit on the same site. Des Moines reports a cemetery vault that pays city expenses, grossing about $1,800 yearly. A Des Moines infant mystery unfolds as a baby is found on a doorstep. Mayor Matern faces criticism over cemetery vault finances. Jersey City mayoral race features municipal ownership proposals. Florida official Burr runs for governor as many Minnesotans enter the race statewide. Chicago attorney Hamlin, son of Hannibal Hamlin, rises in public service.
Health and tragedy mix in Iowa news brief collection
A jumble of early 20th century notices reports deaths from accidental burns near Eldora and from a train incident in Delle Plain, along with court settlements in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. It discusses rising costs for a new Iowa City residence, the death of Mississippi river pilot Zac Sutter, and a confession note returning stolen money to Ottumwa, plus a looming turkey shortage forecast by Des Moines traders.
District school reports published for Blackhawk county
The Reporter invites district school reports including Bennington Center and Center schools. Bennington Center notes 28 enrollment with full attendance and a list of students, plus a picnic and phonograph program for 43 attendees. Center school May 31 report lists 8 enrollment and names pupils, under Blanche Jolls as teacher.
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Blackhawk County
Bennington Center
Clara Schmaidt
Earle Wetzel
Hether Shining
Ernest Schmidt
Holna “Wetzel
Florance Shining
Ervin Mailo
Johnnie Schmaidt
Blanche Jolls
Center School
Bennington
Soest
Carl Hein
Esther Shining
Johnnie Schmidt
Florence Shining
Bana Wetzel
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised as Best Remedy Claim
Will Gore Consumption A A Herren Finch Ark reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough cold and lung trouble remedy. He asserts it cured consumption in the first stage. The claim is attributed to multiple local distributors including J Shuneman Wangier Bros and Wesveer Breonick.
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A. A Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
J. Shuneman
Wangier, Bros
Wesveer & Breonick
W. R Ward
Dyersburg
Tena
Wangler Bros
Westveer & Brenpeck
Jardin des Plantes Origin Story Tells Florist Roots
A damaged clipping notes Jardin des Plantes in Paris traces its origin to a florist during Henry IV era who cultivated native plants and imported species to supply flower models for manufacturers of acids and dyes.
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Paris
Henry IV
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by a Local Remedy
A. M. Ake of Wood, Sind, recounts severe lung hemorrhages years ago and failed treatments from physicians. He credits Tar Stops the cough and healing lung tissue, preventing further damage, with sales by J Shimeman, Wi Brow, Westveer & Brenneck.
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A. M, Ake
Wood
Sind
Shimeman
Wi Brow
Westveer & Brenneck
Mewe
Engagement Ring Tradition Traced to Ancient Belief
The custom of wearing the engagement ring on the left hand’s third finger is linked to an old pagan superstition claiming a vein ran from the heart to that finger. The idea persisted as a convenient tradition, guiding chosen hand placement.
Ancient Ringed Fingertips in Egyptian Tomb Finds
A fragmentary report notes bands of female munmasses in an Egyptian tomb around Beypt with fingers studded by rings, often two to six on each digit, highlighting lavish adornment and possible status significance.
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Beypt
The Smallest Church in Penon Mexico Revealed
A tiny church near a volcano in Penon Mexico City area measures about ten feet by twelve feet The single altar area holds space for a couple only and locals report kidney and bladder issues among patients Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as effective and sold by local merchants pwElietu
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Penon
Mexico
Tarmn Arouud
Foley
Jade in fashion among Chinese and European tastes
Green jade is the preferred gem for Chinese and widely used by European residents, though England shows little demand. Nearly every Chinese woman and even female laborers wear parts of green jade, reflecting its popularity and social status implications.
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England
Nile Fish Expedition Returns with 6000 Specimens
A British Museum expedition reports the Nile as rich in fish diversity returning with 6,000 specimens collected during the journey. The find highlights the area’s biological variety and adds to the museum’s zoological collection.
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Nile
British Museum
Visiting cards and Chinese ceremonial paying calls origin
The passage notes that visiting cards originated with the Chinese who, observing the great ceremony of paying calls, used large colored cards for this purpose.
Fragmentary historic tale from ancient Greek practice
Fragmentary OCR lines recount a seventh century Greek tale about a community stamping a coin and a blacksmith named Hermann who extracts a tooth from a farmer with a rusty tool. The text is garbled but suggests a ritual pledge tied to state security and physical proceedings.
Odd Flower and Concrete Bridge Tale From Old City Notes
A fragmentary mash of curiosities cites an odd Malay flower with minimal leaves, a first Presidential Mansion at Franklin and Cherry streets in 1780 New York, a Hastrivet bridge tablet, a brick well that floats intact, a seven by ten foot well, a Terre Haute engineering note, and a Constipation remedy testimonial from Dyersburg Tennessee quoted by several firms.
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Franklin Equace and
Cherry Street
New York
Alte Modie
Beck Cratera
Terre Haute
Ind
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