Des Moines Letter on Interstate Senatorial Convention and State News
Des Moines correspondent reports on the interstate senatorial amendment conference held at the state capital, aimed at urging a constitutional convention via state legislatures. It outlines the resolution favoring direct election of U S senators, the creation of a permanent organization, and plans to notify governors and parties. Also covered are pardons for life convicts, Thrift’s arsenal proposal, Jamestown exposition plans, Lacey’s possible senate bid, railroad needs, and Busse case developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Thomas A. Cheshire
Iowa
Congress
United States
United States Senate
Senate
Artile V
Naional
Congressman Strode
Nebraska
Strode
Thrift
Arsenal
Thrifty
War Department of the State
Capitol
East
Adjutant General
Guard
National Guard
Jamestown
Amipton Roads
Thrill
Furs Hides Pelts Prices and Shipping to McMillan
A jumble of vintage trade references lists prices and shipping to McMillan Fur & Wool Co. in Minneapolis. Mentions Defiance starch and various product claims. Includes scattered names, dates, and promotional phrases with no cohesive news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan Fur & Wool Co
Minneapolis, Minn
N. W. Hide & Tur Co
Minneapolis
Wood Prices Mentioned for Walnut and Other Woods
A cabinet-maker extols Persian and French walnut as premier veneering woods with quoted prices up to 84 dollars per pound for French walnut and about 22 dollars per pound as common, while mahogany commands high rates and ebony could reach five dollars per pound in the wood market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
France
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cure Skin Lascars
A user describes years of skin trouble finally cured by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The writer details daily baths and multiple boxes used, noting complete recovery within three weeks and continued use of Cuticura, dated July 8, 1905 from Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruiser Newark U, 5. N
Cuthura
H. J. Myers
N. U.S
Newark
New York
Scheme Backfires As Seed Gift Sparks Indoor Garden
Congressman Sulzer sent seed to denser East Side residents expecting box garden use. A model tenement owner reports the seed program led about ten families to cultivate cabbage cucumbers and tomatoes in bathtubs, prompting him to urge Sulzer to stop the seed sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
New York City
Fragmented historic ad text includes medicines and notices
A garbled collection of 19th or early 20th century items features patent medicines, household tips, circulars, and quotes. It mentions Hing like products, William R. Parker signatures, washing Velveteen guidance, and price lists for hides and furs, all presented in terse, unrelated fragments.
Queen Bee Nurse Supports Terkeley Student
Miss Flora Melntyre, a Terkeley University sophomore in California, funds her board and tuition by raising and selling queen bees. Her unique income source reflects entrepreneurial drive and hands-on science learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Melntyre
Terkeley University
California
Rich Prize for Scientista
The text notes a prize of $20,000 from the French Academy of Science for discovering a method of communication between planets. It also extols Defiance Starch for offering one-third more starch per package for the same price, claiming success is often a long shot but rewarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Science
Sams
Also Mentioned on This Page
State
Otto Otten
Pocaiwatns
Jackson
John O’sehon
Charles Stegall
Davenport
Alto
Shaw
Stegall
Miller
Aakes
Garllale
Ling
Carr
Rte
Carlisle
Weason
Materlater
Lacey
Washington
The
Register and Leader
John FP. Lacey
Ab Maou
Major Lacey
Bo’ Ubye
the Register and Leader
White Horn
Roosevelt
Towa
Allison
Lacey 3
State Railroad Commission
Sia
Rajioad
Eghouwkd
Towa Enomaly
Interalalé Cotimoloe Commission
Busse
Cummins Tes
Buske
Anamosa
Cumming
Ha Hn
Polk
Hisey County
Hisey
John R. Norman
Tommy
Jimmy Smith
Detroit Free Praga
Garfeld Fea Conquimy
Australia
T. Roberts
Austalida
London
J. T
Cheney & CO
Tulndo
Droglits
Tuko Hall
Whlision
Reutdon
Lars Pellu
Bua Lottie
Banor R. Parker
Astoria
Bears
Castoria
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Cuca Empire
Elliott
Gimrantead
ALR, Connelley & Sons Company
Chicago
Neers
Fies
Taruelow
Eltghost Me
Salany, Pola Ls
Balegmen
Thompson
Nive
W.N. U
Orindre Widder
Hrayat Ilitulnecsa
Grand Avenue
Buffalo
A. L. GO. Padiit
Bf Ne
Alor
Buffalo Oil Paint & Varnish Co, Flex 103
Buffalo, N. C
Raihway
Canady
Korwiyke
Olriewst
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minnesota
W. W. Bennett
Life Building
Omaha
ESTER
Jeaulaz
Mereiam CO
Springi
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