The Dead Level in Politics and Prohibition
A journalistic column critiques the shrinking size of the next Republican state convention and ridicules the primary law. It cites a Davenport alderman’s saloon quota proposal, jokes about golf ball famine, and notes Oklahoma Democrats resisting state wide prohibition. A medical testimonial endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for lung ailments.
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Ateanae
Bell
Wededitoris
Joway
Iowa
Oklahoma
Evolution Hint From Naturalists Traced Through Time
Dr Theodore Nicholae GU described by Prof Spettcer Baird as the most feared American naturalist outlines man’s deep history. He traces ancestry from reptilelike beginnings to mammals and apes, noting limb changes, natural law of disuse, and back to lemurs marsupials and duckbill like ancestors in Australia.
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Theodore Nicholae GU
Spettcer Baird
Asia
Africa
Gill
Dr. Gills
This Date in History June 24
Des Moines college trustees plan to raise 60000 for the college. Spenser defeated the Portuguese at Alcantara in 158. Benjamin F. Butler of New York became US attorney general. Edward VII born 1841. Balloons used at Solferino battle. Leach statue dedication 1891. Carnot assassinated 1894. Marquis of Salisbury premiership 1895. Norwegian Arctic expedition 1808. Southern Railway wreck 1900. Death of Henry County resident LeGrand Chandler aged 81. Marengo and Midland RR surveys Cedar Rapids route. University of Iowa summer enrollment projected sharp rise. Boy drowns after Missouri River incident near Riverside. son of Edward Price.
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Des Méles Colege
Bruce
Guarantes
Viscount Kitchener of
Khar
Battle of
Solferino
Henry Ward Leech
Brooklyn
Carnot
France
Lyons
Marquis of Salisbury
Chriationia
Southern Railway
McDonough
Coe
King Edward Wili
Local notes and happenings from Fayette to Muscatine
Friday evening travelers Rey and Hunt returned from Fayette where they attended the Upper Iowa University commencement. A mix of stories covers hospitalities, accidents, royal visits, new laws against large fireworks, and progress on the Maquoketa oil well. plus a touching tale of a dog caring for kittens after their mother was driven away.
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Mies Holser
Lemars
F. J. Scott
Chicago
A. T. Cooper
Kewanee
Illinois
W. P. Begg
Hampton
Frank Lohr
Waterloo
Erickson
Rey, Hunt
Fayette
Upper Iowa, University
Sharkey
Helen Edwards
Maquoketa
Richmond
Tooring
Boman
Riley, Tl
McIntire
J. Falmer
Iowa’ Veterans
Washington
Iowa
Albion
Charles Jentech
Grinding Feed for Stock Affects Dairy and Meat Output
The article weighs grinding feed versus using whole grain for farm stock, noting experiments show about 12 percent feed savings from grinding across livestock classes. It outlines profit depends on feed prices, equipment costs, and stock type, with specifics for horses cattle and hogs and conditions when grinding is warranted.
Feeding corn and cob meal for cattle in old farm practice
The article discusses feed strategy for cattle and other stock, stressing ground corn and cob meal as a preferred basal feed when prices rise or forage is scarce. It outlines staged feeding: four weeks on whapped corn, six weeks on shelled or ground corn products, then corn meal and supplements, with variations by species and animal age. It cites trials from Houty’s Feeds and Feeding showing corn and cob meal producing strong daily gains, and notes benefits for dairy cows, sheep, swine, and breeding stock, recommending grinding for most animals and highlighting the practicality when whole grain is expensive or difficult to grind.
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Dlassen
Etdia
Tutta
Houty
Joby
Bain
Ville
Wien
Meyer Born in Boston and Rising US Postmaster General
Georges Von J. Meyer born June 24 1858 in Boston. Harvard graduate 1878. Began politics in Boston 1889 as common council member. Led Massachusetts House as speaker and chaired boards, served on Republican national committee. Ambassador to Italy 1900 1905 then Russia. chosen for Roosevelt cabinet. Wealthy, influential in New England industries.
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Georges von J. Meyer
United States
Boston
Harvard
Massachusetts
Goovernor
Republiash National Committee
Italy
Russia
St. Petereburg
Roosevelt
Moyer
New England
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Promoted
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Ball's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases, citing catarrh as the cause and urging readers to request free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and Creston homecoming plans with a July 31 date and local promoters.
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Ball
F .J Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Hall
L.C. Rodgers
Branchtown
Creston
Foley
Ike Creston Chautauqua
J. Sonneman
Wangler Brod
Westgeer & Brenneck
Large McPherson Wolf Hunt Suprised Fourteen Wolves Dead
The Topeka Capital reports a massive hunt south of Windom in McPherson County where over a thousand men surrounded four sections of land. Thirteen wolves were killed after dogs and shotguns joined the effort though some escaped. The region reportedly still harbors many wolves. The Philadelphia Inquiry notes submarine boat competitions as a contrasting social thrill.
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McPherson County
Han
Windom
Topeka
Atzreeu
Alles
Patent medicine testimonials on Foley's Honey and Tar remedies
An old reader letters page features testimonials praising Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It mentions local druggists J Shumeman Wangler Bros and Wesvecryé Brennick selling the remedy and includes a claim about Laxative Fruit Syrup for constipation from W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee.
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A. A. Herren
Rinoh
Ark
Foley
J. Shumeman
Wangler Bros
Wesvecryé Brennick
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
J. Skuweman
Wangter Bros
Weatvaer &&Brenneck
Mews
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EG Parrott
Gilly
Tall
Pee
Mutered
Ofice
Toway Ax
Davenport
Alep
Wtate
Dubuque
A.M. Aké
Bullet
J. Shuneman, Wangler, Brow
Westwehr & Brenneck
H. H. Reeder
Popejoy
Henry Knipe
J. M. Knipe
Louise Doyne
Henry
South Dakota
J.C. Kettwig
Hobson
Ee Parkersburg
Parkersburg
Jung
Ben Miller
Drs. Dring
Dumont
Mre Choa T Wilann
Fort Dedida Mohiait
Anna Mead
Jesup
H. A .Mead
Gertrude Roiderboer
Des Moines
Drake
UNE
LeGrand Chaidler
Henry County
Pleasant Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Awa
Fnd
Marengo and Midland Railroad Company
Cedar Rapids
Marengo
Genoa Blut
Millerburg
Deep River
Montezuma
State University of
Towa
Missouri
Riverside
Egal
Edward Price
Davidson Bus, Company
E Leon Hammond
J. R. Hammond
Wapello
Richard Mansfeld
SeNgoland
America
Engand
London
Rome
Alexander Drexel
Queen Alexandra
Edward
Drexels
Philadelphia
Onte
Muscatine
Anal Oficar
James N. Taylor
Vassar College
J. Shuneman
Wangler
Westveer & Strenneck
Oreston
W. J. Remsedy
Experiment Station
Iowa ‘State College
Ames
Lows
Som
Don Ber
Charlie
Davies
Fairbanke Net
Parmigsien
George von J, Meyer
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