29 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
1
A broad roll of small town movements and remarks from Hampton and nearby areas. Mrs. Tower returns, Mr Lemke and J F Fasel head to Waverly, Mrs Marvin back from the east visit, and local talk of Jim Smiths Clothing. Editor Raymond passes through, Buck Store coupons noted, and various trips and political mentions. Republicans and populists discussed among residents. Hawkeye Beacon mentions social scenes and Demorest's Magazine.
Hon D T Gibson spoke at the Cass Opera House on the silver issue, state rights, and federal troop use to quell riots. He offered a distinct view of democracy’s standards, pleasing Republicans and some Democrats, while editors note diverse local views and upcoming election bets. The piece also voices Sunday closing pressures and calls for city boiler and pump upgrades for fire safety.
A letter praises Conrad the sprinkler for a successful season sprinkling over half a mile of street using 20 tanks daily, until a breakdown halted operations. It argues the blue-painted tank symbolized union and strength, notes revenue of 88 per month for water, and foresees further expansion if conditions improve. The piece slides into a legal note about taxation exemptions, debating whether farming utensils and certain machinery should be exempt, citing McClain's Code and Meyer v Meyer, concluded by Atty Gen. Minton Remury.
The Nashua Reporter publishes a donor list headed by Rev. Joan Hogan and many others who paid to land in 1st 1898 or later, in payment order. The entry includes numerous names and initials, reflecting a historic record of contributors. The piece also notes a controversy in Richland township over township assessor duties and presents a letter from the state attorney general dated May 6, 1906 addressing whether buggies and carriages should be assessed.
A promotional note touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy that also relieves habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It urges purchase at O. R. Taylors Drug Store with large bottles offered for 50 cents.
A printer declares that job printing is a private matter between printer and customer and not open for casual visitors. He notes disruption from people peering at proofs, reading copy, or snooping near the feed table, and says respect for customers’ rights is essential. He adds that women are generally exempt from this complaint and understand proper boundaries.
The Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf route advertises through Pullman tourist sleepers to Los Angeles via Kansas City and Santa Fe. Depart Minneapolis Tuesday 7:00 am, arrive Los Angeles Saturday noon, no Sunday travel. Reduced round trip rates, stopovers allowed, enquire via F H Hunter or F H Lord.
A Sumner Iowa notice from Aug 12 1896 announces limited paper covered novels at eight to twenty five cents wholesale in exchange for coupons four to six cents postage if mailed. New cloth bound twelve month novels offered for twenty coupons or ten coupons and ten cents. 100 paper stories and 20 cloth editions exist with expiration no later than Nov 5 1896.
The fragment notes Air composition of oxygen to nitrogen, mentions Drs Starkey and Palen and their oxygen nitrogen compound, claims inhalation delivers treatment, lists addresses in Philadelphia San Francisco and Toronto. Includes a quip about Fayette county children’s politics and a testimonial for King’s New Discovery with a store sales pitch and free trial offer.
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