Iowas Capital City Leads In Fine Poultry Trade
City described as the center of the nations fine poultry trade with Des Moines area farms and companies like Foy farm and Iowa Poultry company driving rapid growth. Advertisements fuel shipments of strains to breeders nationwide, with large local investments and mall orders expanding the industry. Also includes an unrelated veterinary ad and Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotion listing testimonials and druggist claims.
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Iai
Tin
Tddax
United States
Foy
Iowa Poultry Company
Des Molney Incubator Company
Laulz
James
Poison Drink Tragedy At Colfax Ends In Narrow Escape
In Colfax January 14 William Bowers and his father Charles Bowers nearly died after each drank eye medicine mistaken for water. The eye remedy was kept in a cup beside the bed. They were quickly treated and survived after the medicines were extracted from their stomachs.
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William Bowers
Charles Bowers
Tan Bos
Ate
Town Lillooet Mining Company Meeting In Lillooet
Town Falls Ia June 14 stockholders gather for annual meeting of the Town Lillooet Gol Mining company to decide the future amid heavy investor interest. Directors report and potential Hawkeye sister company review may trigger significant developments.
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Lillooet Gol Mining Company
Annaual
Ttig
Tragic Cotton Belt Wreck Claims Three Lives
At Piggint Station Arkansas a freight train collided in dense fog on the Cotton Belt line killing three men, including trainmen Jenks and Boose, and seriously injuring a woman whose hand was severed. Her children escaped with minor injuries.
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Catto
Cotton Belt Riil
Pizgate
Ark
Nervine promised as cure for nerve trouble in old ad copy
An old promotional piece touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for melancholy nerves and related symptoms. It includes patient testimonials, claims of relief from headaches, dizziness, insomnia, and nerve prostration, and urges readers to purchase pills from Dr Miles Medical Laboratories.
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Miles
Erin go bragh echoes in exile’s aching dream
The fragmentary poem portrays a displaced speaker lamenting exile from Erin go bragh. He recalls youth, homeland, and the old anthem as he wanders a wind battered shore. The speaker pleads for reunion with kin and the familiar cabin, while sorrow for departed brothers and lost country fills the lines.
Court Ends Romance in Divorce Suit Towne v Towne
Mrs Judson Towne of Sioux City obtains a divorce from Major Edward W Towne of England in a district court ruling. They married in El Paso May 12 after meeting in Los Angeles but his claimed wealth and status proved false. Towne failed to provide, leaving her stranded in London before returning with their son Judson Follett Jr to Sioux City.
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Tis
Judson Wollevte-Towne
Edward W.towne
England
Major Towne
Los Angeles
California
Ipswica
Royal Tamils
London
EL Paso
Tex
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Russellanave
Tree Weeks
Towne
Ipswich
Browne
Favett
Old Man Severely Injured in Familial Assault
Clinton Jan 14 Jens Veers lies in a critical condition at his home after an assault by his son-in-law Chris Christopherun who deserted his wife and daughter. He refused entry, became enraged and struck Veers on the head with iron, breaking his arm. Christopherson was later arrested as witnesses, including his wife and three children, watched.
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Jens Veersanerch
Chris Christopherun
Wil U
Veers Mere
Colfax Man Arrested in Family Feud Assault Case
Taj Tur Colfax 34 and Charles Blandford cousin of Mell Slaughter were involved in an assault with intent to kill case. Marshal Kendig arrested Blandford and the warrant was served with a defiant remark. Blandford pleaded not guilty before Justice PenQuire. The feud reportedly stems from the Blanford estate dispute linking to Sunday night attack.
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Charles Blanford
Mell-Slaughter
Kendig
Towll
Blanford
Justicy Penquire
Slaughter
Plaintiffs and defendants seek new trial in Hargis Marcom case
Winchester Ky January 14 plaintiffs and defendants file motions for new trials in the Hargis Marcom damage suit. Defendants Seward Callahan and James Hargis have until next Tuesday to file a statement of reasons for new trial. No oral arguments will be heard, and Judge Bralon will announce his decision later.
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Rboin
Hargis-Marcom
Seward Callahan
James
Thousands Hidden In Snow Fund Found In Waterloo
Irving Hobson of the Postal Telegraph company uncovered currency and checks totaling 17955 in the snow while about Waterloo streets on January 14. The finder reported the money to banks, the owner was identified as Mrs Rathfina Fritz, who received a liberal reward. Also an ad copy promotes Electric Bitters as a malaria remedy with testimonials.
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Irving Hobson
Tbe Fostal Telegraph Company
Macy 8
Rathfeeina’ Fritz
Everly Banker Makes Assignment for Creditors
Beverly bank owner J. P. Baker assigned the bank yesterday after a run on deposits. The institution faced liabilities around 23,000 with assets estimated near that amount. A new bank opened in town last week amid widespread withdrawal of deposits.
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J. 3. Baker
Spencer, Ta
J. P. Baker
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Denyal
Smoot Investigation Opens With Mormon Defense
Washington January 4 testimony aimed to prove Mormon morality high and refute contrary witnesses. W J Connell former Idaho senator and twice governor and Representative Lurton L French testified for Senator Reed Smoot. The session marked the defense opening. Knox attended as new committee member. The room was crowded and sentiment favored quick closure with longer sessions planned. Former Governor McConnell claimed Gentile lawmakers lack high ideals compared to Mormon members.
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Reed Smoot
W. J. Connell
United States
Idaho
Lurton L.french
Congress
Smoot
Knox
McConnell Sid I
Actor Joblin Matthews Dies Tied to Lincoln Assassination
New York January 14 Joblin Matthews once a suspect in President Lincoln's assassination died at his boarding house. Booth’s roommate and friend, Matthews was present at the Washington Theatre when the fatal shot rang out. Though cleared of guilt, the accusation haunted him and affected his health. He starred in The Two Orphans. He was 69.
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Joblin Matthews
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Yestore
Matthews
Wilkes Booth
Land
Booth
Phans
Jury deadlocks after 28 hours in Milwaukee attack case
Hammond ed reports after long deliberations in a case against Richard Stupson for an assault on Minnie Becker. Jurors, including 66 players, debated alibi and evidence with a final split of eight voting for conviction and four for acquittal.
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Hammond
John Fotlmar
Richard Stupson
Minnie Becker
Permanent Anglo American Treaty Explored by Hyde
In the January Atlantic Monthly Prof Charles Cheney Hyde outlines a permanent arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Hyde, present at Washington conferences with the senate foreign relations committee and Sir Thomas Barclay, details petitions and argues for a lasting convention with clear urgency.
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Charles Cheney Hyde
Atlantic Monthly
Hyde
Washinton
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Thomas Barclay
Britta
Utah Caucus Nominates Sutherland for Senator
At Salt Lake City on January 14 the Republican caucus nominated ex-Congressman George Sutherland for the U S Senate seat.
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Republican
George Sutherland
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