Politicking and Pace of Times From a Curious Era
Disjointed notes report on Moody cabinet continuance and Platt versus Postmaster Roberts, Utah senate probe of Smoot, and Missouri GOP aims. Castro-like optimism in Cuba with 3,400 schools, $2.5 million road fund, and wiped yellow fever. Pineapple study, Morgan in Ascoli, a Liberty Bell march in Indianapolis, and a US Belgium parcels post pact touted against express plunder.
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Wynne
Baron Moucheur
United States
Belgium
Mr. Wrace
Payne
Ang
A Woman and a Secret Poem in Brooklyn Eagle
An 1900s style verse by Roy Farrell Green depicts a woman guarding a sworn secret and the torment of its reveal. Also included is a critical vignette on juvenile gamblers in Chicago or New York, showing girls studying race results and risking ruin through wagering pursuits.
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Grell Sayi
New York
Platt
Depew
Roy Farrell Green
Brooklyn Eagle
Esse
Chicago
Iowa horse thefts show detective lead to timberland clue
In Cedar Rapids and nearby counties a sheriff reports ongoing horse thefts with a case tracing a Gromus horse to timberland in Newport township. Deputies seized harness parts and a buggy from Wright near Town City, identifying Vashall’s horse as the stolen animal. Suspect Wright is jailed as the search continues.
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Tower City
Rowland
Temestromus
Rosa
G. W. Voskall
Marengo
Vashell
Sheri
Iowa County
Newport
Wright
Crowley
Vashall
Sherif
John Englert
Isaiah Wright
Gromus
Sherif Rowland
Wright Place
Wosmhall
Des Moines Bankers Lead North Central Iowa Bank Merger
Des Moines Savings Bank cashier Homer A Miller and A N Odenheimer of Marquardt Savings Bank led a four bank consolidation at Eagle Grove creating Wright county s largest bank and one of the largest in north central Iowa The stockholders of the former State Bank sold to Citizens with Miller and others negotiating The consolidated bank continues with Odenheimer as vice president and Miller not remaining as director or officer of the new entity founded 22 years ago by Miller as a major stockholder
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Des Moines
Homer A. Miller
Des Moines Savings Bank
A. N. Odenheimer
Marquardt Savings Bank
Eagle Grove
Wright County
Tarrest Halls
Iowa
Miller
Ign
State Bank
W.C
J. R. Smith
Odenheimer
Consolidated , Bank
Tat
Man dies trying to save dog after tram accident
Emmett Ross, 90, of Elgin Illinois, attempted to rescue his pet dog from an oncoming tram yesterday and was severely injured. He died a few hours later. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Elgin
Iil
Emmett Ross
Northwestern
A Smile Lights the World in Uplifting Verse
A dated poem extols the healing power of a smile to dispel sorrow and brighten days, urging resilience against frowning winds and dark moods. It contrasts cheerful hope with hardship and ends with a note on friendly encouragement.
Big Hunt Possible After Marauding Creature in Sherby County
In Goalland’s Grove northwest Sherby county a wild animal prowls timber with frightening howls. It’s likely a lynx and residents plan a large hunt to capture the marauder as the animal has been especially active recently.
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Hutton
Goalland
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Marketed to Women
A dubious 19th century advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy for women’s nervous disorders and various pains. It claims quick relief without liver or stomach side effects and even suggests benefits for children, selling the product with grand promises and testimonials.
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Miles
Iowa Colleges Star Team Picks Named by Daily Iowan
The Daily Iowan lists a state star eleven excluding the U of I, with Jorden Drake left end, Jorgeson Ames left tackle, Hoffman Drake left guard, Wright Normal center, Drennan Ames tight guard, Damon Drake right tackle, Jones Ames right end, Baill Coe quarterback, T Jones (Capt.) Normal, R H. Burenan Drake, A B Hints Drake, and Tommy Jones Wright as key backs. Selection notes Ames and Drake strong, Normal claims two, and Drake garners five first-team spots ahead of Ames.
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Fews City
Towan
University of Iowa Today
Ctual
Frank R. Wilson
Save
Jorden
Drake
Jorgeson
Ames
Hoffman
Wright
Normal
Drennan
Damon
Jones
Baill
Coe
T. Jones
R. H. B. Burenan
Deake
J. A.B. Hints
Shite University
Towa
Coueges
Daily Iowan
Tommy" Jones
Rooné
Itm
All Star
Brennen
Conaway
Quarantine Raised Over Georgetown Chickenpox Case
Dr Sams of the state board of health pronounces Georgetown near Falls chickenpox and township trustees lift the quarantine after confusion over smallpox. Attending doctor and health officers agree on smallpox at first, another physician counters, but two board members decide to end the quarantine to avoid court action.
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Town
Falls
Sams
State Board of Health
Georgetown
Polk County Cigarette License Figures Shock
Describes Polk County in Des Moines showing monthly cigarette license payments by dealers. Notes the aggressive licensing scheme raises $225 per month from nine cheating sellers and hints at profits before stock costs. Mentions varied cigarette prices and quantities as context.
Cigarette and liquor taxes in Polk county figures
The article notes a 25 cent sale price per package and tax figures for cigars and liquor. It states a cigarette vendor tax of 73 dollars per quarter or 25 dollars per month, yielding about 7.50 dollars daily to Polk county and Des Moines. Over eight months 1,000 dollars in cigarette tax and 44,199.80 dollars in liquor tax were paid.
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Polk County
Des Moines
Allen's Foot-Ease powder ad promotes foot relief
An old advertised foot powder claims to ease swollen feet aching and sweaty feet by absorbing moisture and soothing fatigue. It promises comfort for hot nervy feet and bunions with a base that fits any shoe, urging purchase at druggists and shoe dealers nationwide.
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Gry Allen
Trint
Nackaga
Allen S. Olmsted
LeHoy
N.Y
Florida Gulf Coast booklet orders from officials
Per rates amelebies or beauti fully illustrated booklets on Florida the Gulf Coast New Orleans or Carr address nearest representative D Bush D PA Cincinnati S Davenport D PA St Louis EG Bailey N WPA Chicago TL Milken DB A Louisville O L STONE Genl Pass Agt Louisville Ky
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Florida
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Carr
D. Bush
D. PA
Cincinnati
Davenport
St Louis
Bailey
Wpa
Chicagos
Milken
Louisville
O. L. Stone
Gen
Urge Admission Of Japanese To Commonwealth
Melbourne November 30 The federal house of representatives plans to discuss next week whether to withdraw the restriction on Japanese entry into the commonwealth. The motion argues that Japan has placed itself in the front rank of nations, granted religious freedom, established consulates, and become an ally of Great Britain.
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Melbourne
Vietory
Commonwealth
Great Britain
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