Government by Newspapers and the Ballot
The piece argues newspapers influence elections but cannot replace truth and voter judgment. It cites Gaynor and the Harrisons, noting that sincerity, publicity, and public discernment prevail, while political power may briefly tilt results. It stresses liberty of the press remains vital as long as citizens vote and reason.
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New York
The
World
Judge Gaynor
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Harrisons
Philadelphia
Thefts in Public and Private Service Put Question to Public
The article cites Charles L. Warriner and Allen of Mineral Point bank as private figures rumored to loot large sums, challenging the notion that public utilities are more corrupt than private enterprise and arguing that private lines have numerous embezzlers among their ranks.
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Charles L. Warriner
Big Four
Cincinnati
Allen
Mineral Point Bank
Appointment of Rev Father M Barry to Waterloo Rectorship
The appointing chancellor of the Dubuque diocese succeeds the late Father Cooney as Waterloo rector. Father Barry, a restrained scholar, combines modesty and eloquence, and will bring distinctive talents to parish duties beyond his chancellor responsibilities.
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Father M. Barry
Diocese of
Dubuque
Father Cooney
Waterloo
Father Barry
Greater Dubuque Urged to Capitalize on City’s Advantages
A telegraph herald piece quotes a prominent Dubuque industrialist arguing for proactive city building. He notes two key growth drivers: raw materials access and labor, and praises the local commercial club for financing projects like street railways. He cautions against bribery to attract factories, urging support for entrepreneurs who start their own plants. He cites Dubuque losses like Blank and Co, laments missed opportunities, and urges collective effort to seize canal and freight advantages. The piece ends urging action to avoid lethargy and capitalize on favorable geography and Panama Canal prospects.
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Parton
Voltaire
Farnay
Geneva
Hugo
Board of Trade
Dubuque
Dee
The Train of Progress and New York Primary Reform
Governor Hughes faced strong opposition from both parties as he pushed a primary election bill. The New York Assembly rejected the measure 112 to 28, yet observers expect the next assembly to pass Hughes direct nominations law. Voters punished 46 of the 112 who opposed the reform, while 7 of 29 pro-reform lawmakers were not re elected, signaling a net gain for the primary plan.
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Hughes
New York
Judiciary
Assembly
West
New York Assembly
Helpful Hints to Farmers Dip Sheep for Tick Control
Howard Rann in the Manchester Press advises farmers to dip sheep that host ticks in a solution of cod liver oil and sassafras tea. The sheep should be immersed rather than sprinkled, ensuring thorough coating for pest treatment.
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Howard Rann
Manchester
Delicate Question on Heifer Care In Charley Barry Letter
A Charley Barry letter closes twenty years prepaid subscription and tests readers with a curious inquiry on treating a virgin heifer afflicted with salt rheum. The answer recommends stripping the heifer to underclothes and applying Cuticura to the affected parts.
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Charley Barry
Charley
Pin feather resetting for chickens to prevent disease
A practical folk remedy advises chasing a chicken, laying it on its back, and sealing pin feather pores with Portland cement to curb excessive sweating and prevent pneumonia. This simple technique is presented as an easy maintenance practice for poultry.
Penny Prank At The Rural Mailbox Grows Mischief
A winter prank suggests placing pennies on mailboxes to amuse rural mail carriers. The coins would melt into snow as the carrier removes them, described as provoking mirth and a playful farce on the route.
Asparagus Advice From A Curious Gardener
A humorous column warns that cracked ice mulch ruins asparagus beds and mocks long beards. It suggests proper bed preparation and parable style guidance on when to shave and how to cook asparagus in sections with olive oil.
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Bryan
Hazardous labor tale at the corn shredder
A warned worker narrowly escapes serious injury as a man feeding a corn shredder with bare hands loses his grip and is dragged toward the machine. The anecdote warns against distraction and urges caution for anyone near dangerous equipment.
Curt Hockaday Swaps Gloves for Modern Harvest Machine
The article presents Curt Hockaday moving from manual husking to operating a corn harvesting machine that performs cutting husking assembling and tying in one pass. The machine also tests seed corn discards nub bins and delivers in the crib while Curt drives and hums a tune. The piece muses on farmers’ possible reactions to a full day’s work.
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Curt Hockaday
Curt
Modern safety razor replaces old sheep clippers
Some farmers cling to horse clippers for sheep shearing, but progressive farmers prefer the safety razor. The blade is praised as indispensable to the scientific farmer, with wide uses from dehorning sideburns to trimming fet locks and more. Every family should have one.
Roup in Fowls Discussed and Ill Cure Mentioned
The Breeder's Gazette reviews roup in fowls, describing it as a pip family disease known as la grippe in the hennery. It causes sneezing and nasal discharge, likened to a stream from a well, with cures oddly noted as cubed cigarettes.
Kindness Pays: Farmer Behaviors Questioned By Letter
A reader criticizes cruel farm practices including cattle handling and abusive confinement. The writer argues kindness yields better results and condemns mistreatment that harms milk production and market supply. The piece frames animal welfare as economically sensible and humane.
Coltage of a Yearling Colt with Interlocking Teeth
A yearling colt with interlocking teeth should have teeth filed to the gums using a cold chisel and roots sprayed with cayenne pepper for soothing effect. A colt with ulcerated tooth and resentful spirit may kick a family member into another congressional district before jaw restraints can be applied.
Farmer neglect and Harvester woes clash in rural humor
A satirical riff portrays farmers ignoring machinery with a goat and senile dementia as themes. It critiques International Harvester claims that proper care would force farms out of business. A man buys a $125 harvester then neglects it, sparking complaints from rural townsfolk.
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International Harvester
Hard luck blamed on laziness and shiftlessness
A discussion notes that the so called hard luck of men stems from laziness and persistent shiftlessness. The author critiques personal responsibility and urges fortitude and reform.
Winter On The Farm And The Duty To Warm Drafty Teams
A harsh critique condemns farmers who neglect warming cold shivering teams while pursuing politics and tariff debates. It mocks those who gab about national issues instead of equipping animals with blankets in freezing weather, urging action and responsibility.
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Joe Cannon
Test Your Seed Pumpkins For Prolific Growth
A humorous guide contrasts hardy pumpkin seeds with poor ones. It mocks overcomplicated tests and suggests a crude method involving filing, towels, and a coffee grinder to gauge seed hardiness and germination potential.
Paris The Changeless
Henry Watterson muses on Paris and London in the post Franco German war era. He notes Paris’s renewed vitality and fashion while contrasting debauchery levels with London and New York. He recalls dinner at Voisin’s, Maxim’s notoriety, and the city’s evolving social scene through a columnist’s eyes.
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Paris
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
France
London
Custom House
New York
Loeb
Beau Quarter
Voisin’s
Mr. Barnes
Garcon
Monsieur
Maxim's
Rue Royal
Place de la Concorde
Paris Reflections on Vice and Virtue Across Time
The writer sketches a Paris nightlife seen through a moral lens, recalling a doomed encounter with a procurer and a lifelong view of the city’s beauty. They contrast Paris with London and New York, noting decadence, decline in intoxicants, and a renewed elegance post-War-era upheaval.
Opinions of Iowa Editors on National Courtesy and Patriotism
The Marshalltown Times-Republican laments excess pride and boorish self praise in Americans. It argues national courtesy is lacking and that other nations such as Britain and Canada could teach better manners. It notes Dick ens roast of American manners in American Notes was deserved and remains so.
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Dubuque
Bancome
Dickens
Marshalltown
Questions and Answers Notice in Telegraph-Herald
A notice from the Telegraph-Herald states questions are answered in rotation, may take weeks if many come before yours, and that names and addresses must accompany all questions or they will not be considered. The notice notes information only and not for publication.
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Telegraph-Herald
Dubuque
Iowa
Question and Answer Puzzle on Coins and Land Offices
A quiz style item lists questions about 1834 dollars weekday for July 17 1843 and 1899 November 26, plus locations of land offices in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Answers name Monday Sunday and offices at El Reno Guthrie Lawton Woodward Camden Dardenelle Harri- with note on 1892 Columbian half dollar valued at fifty three cents.
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H. K
Oklahoma
J. FE
el Reno
Guthrie
Lawton and
Woodward
Arkansas
Camden
Dardenelle
Harri
Public Q and A covers science and celebrity queries
Readers quiz on geography biology and history with questions about the magnetic pole climate and the Arctic, local aviation terms and early aircraft types, water glass chemistry, and the differences among balloons monoplane and aeroplane. Answers include Fallieres as French president and explanations of navigation tools and longitude methods.
Never Believe Him An Ananias Club Claim
A widow is warned that a man who says she is the only woman he ever loved may be seeking to join an Ananias club, implying deceit or a hidden motive behind his pledge of love. The remark suggests skepticism about his sincerity and potential manipulation.
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Ananias Club
England's Milk Consumption Estimate
An estimate indicates England consumes the milk from about five million cows each year. This figure highlights the vast scale of dairy production in the country and reflects the national reliance on dairy farming.
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England
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Che Telegraph - Herald
Dubuque Herald
Dubuque Telegraph
Telegraph
Illinois
Wisconsin
Blank and Co
Panama Canal
Mississippi
Masonic
Blue Lodge
Baltimore
Seine
Maxim’s
Duc de Morny
Mexico
Hotel de Ville
Tuilleries
Place Vendome
Europe
Germany
Garonne
Champagne
Jefferson
America
Uontinental
Opinions OF Iowa Editors
Montgomery
Carnegie
Carnegie Fund Commission
Seenegie Foundation
Pittsburg
Barnum & Bailey
Mum
Ringling Brothers
Washington
Texas
Gulf States
Galveston
el Paso
Fitzsimmons
Sullivan
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
F. G
Brooklyn
Cook
Peary
Pole
E. W. A. Ke Fon
Armand Fallieres
Greenwich
Henry Wordsworth Longfellow
J. N
A. Ai
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