Titan Rankin creates vast Iowa land empire in Tarkio tale
The Rankin family led by David Rankin and son W F Rankin controls 23 500 acres in Atchison county and 3 500 more in Fremont county Iowa. The elder Rankin, a cattle and land king and philanthropist, is said to be worth over a million dollars and operates large farms with a private trolley line to the railroad. He funds a library and manual training school in Tarkio and employs about 900 people serving a 1 00 population area. Swelters cause damage to towns along the Sante Fe railroad amid new building projects in multiple divisions.
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Tarkio
Glasgow
Freemont County
Lows
Rankin
Lon
Sante Fe
Are You Engaged Electric Bittery Ends Marriage Woes
Bennetsville D C resident S A Brown reports his wife suffered years from digestive complaints and liver trouble until Electric Bitters restored her health. The claim notes the remedy cured stomach distress and torpor, restoring energy and happiness after marriage.
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S. A. Brown
Bennetsville
D. C
Trial of J R Neighbors Ends in 15 Dollar Fine
The Circuit Court trial of J R Neighbors for striking Carrie Nation with a chair concluded Wednesday with a $15 fine. Carrie Nation was the plaintiff in the case and Neighbors faced charges of assault. The proceedings outlined the incident and the judgment.
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Bilegbeththwn News
J. R. Neighbors
Carrie Nation
Roosevelt and the Democratic path to reform
The writer argues Theodore Roosevelt, a self described Benton Democrat, shifts from the Republican fold to energize the Democratic party. Roosevelt’s bold policies are praised as restoring popular rights, challenging trusts, and inspiring honest Republicans to join Democrats. The piece outlines seven planks for a decisive campaign and urges a unified, aggressive, clearly stated platform to win the country.
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Atlanta News
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Benton
Philadelphia
America
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
Grant
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Tarriff
Eye First Aid and Basic Home Remedies
The piece outlines simple home methods for eye foreign bodies using magnets and lashes, steps to soothe eye irritation, and basic first aid for choking, fainting, nosebleeds, and injuries. It advises removing particles, using cold water, mustard baths, lemon juice for nosebleeds, emetics, and upright positions for fainting with emphasis on avoiding harsh handling.
The Spade of Modern Warfare and Civil War Fortifications
The article recalls Manchurian deadlocks after Sha River and notes fortifications by Kuropatin and Japanese in a long civil war comparison. It describes spades and trenches replacing armies, citing Lee and Grant, Johnston and Sherman, and the evolution of theater fortifications from Dalton to Atlanta with parapets and breastworks.
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Manchuria
Sha
Kuropatin
Lee
Whiterhess
James River
Spottsylvania
North Anna River
Cold Harbor
Grant
Dalton
Atlanta
Johnston
Sherman
Federation in Central America seeks five republic union
The federation push in Central America aims to unite Guatemala Nicaragua El Salvador and Honduras into a defensive alliance against perceived foreign encroachment. Costa Rica backs federation while Port Corinto convention boosted momentum for regional unity amid immigration and security concerns. The piece also notes Britain’s alien crime costs and coastal fortification promises in the US army.
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Central America
United States
Mexico
Isthmus
Port Corinto
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Texas Wonder Heals Kidney and Bladder Ailment
A 63 year old Louisville man reports 25 years of kidney and bladder trouble improved after using less than one bottle of Hall's Discovery Texas Wonder. He letters from H C Thomas at 529 Third Ave dated June 13 1901 praising the remedy and recommending it to the public.
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Louisville
Eb, W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
H. C. Thomas
Third Ave
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad Claims Universal Vial Cure
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder Hall’s Great Discovery, claiming it cures kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. It promises two months treatment per bottle for 81 and includes manufacturer details Dr E W Hall and Box 625 St Peale Mo with testimonials available and druggists selling the remedy.
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Texas
Hall
E. W. Hall
F. O. Box
St. Peale Mo
Wealth of farms tops major U S economic indicators
A Fruit and Produce Exchange committee report cited by the Boston Telegram through the New York Press estimates farm wealth at about 2 billion dollars in conservative terms and farm product value for 1904 near 4 billion, with 9.65 percent growth from 1904 and 31.23 percent since 1899. It notes exports averaging around 858 million last year and 865 million over five years.
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Columbus
America
Loving Woman And Her Faithful Husband
After fourteen years apart the Hartfort wife travels from Hartfort to Lexington Kentucky to claim her husband's body and bring him home for burial. The piece praises a New England wife for enduring travel and expense to honor a deserter husband.
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Hartfort
Lexington
New England
Alderman Credits Cough Remedy for Mis Election
Chicago alderman John Shenick claims Chamberlain's cough remedy helped him recover from illness during a political campaign. He cites throat and lung afflictions and says the remedy aided his health, noting it was available through C J Haydon in the city.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
John Shenick
Penris St
C.J. Haydon
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Davis & Snider
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Dalai Lama
Great Britain
Anderson News
Peoples Deposit Bank
Kentucky
Heo
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