Wealth and loneliness behind Mrs Russell Sage’s riches
The article profiles Mrs Russell Sage as the world’s richest woman, noting her Puritan restraint, philanthropy, and close ties to Helen Gould. It argues wealth harms none without charity and urges a life of purposeful giving, framed by Sage’s education, marriage to Russell Sage, and enduring friendships with Stanton Alcott and Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Mrs. Russell Sage
Elizabeth Cady Stenton
Louisa May Alcott
Helen Miller Gould
Sage
Mrs. Willard
Troy
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Mrs. Sage
Mr. Sage
Gould
Helen Gould
Mis
J. A. Edgerton
Pike’s One Namesake to March in Centennial Parade
Pike Rust a ten year old from Divide will lead the Grand Army of the Republic in Colorado’s centennial parade wearing a uniform similar to the one from a century ago. He is described as the only person named after the explorer Pike. L Miner commander of Post 22 G A R arranged for him to march at the head of the group.
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Pike
Pike Rust
Divide
Colorado
L. Miner
Grand Army of the Republic
The Silver Fox Mystery From The Outing Magazine
Lawrence Motts story The Silver Fox in The Outing Magazine September issue is based on a true incident told to artist Frank Schoonover on a Northwestern expedition. Schoonover related it to his friend Mott, who now retells it in his own way under a fiction mask.
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Lawrence Mott
Silver Fox
Outing Magazine
Frank Schoonover
Schoonover
Mott
Harrison of Lippecanoe in Outing Magazine
Lyon Tew Sprague writes a September Outing Magazine portrait of Harrison of Lippecanoe, presenting a human intimate characterization that illuminates the Indian fighter’s character and brings the famous old general to life for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Tew Sprague
Outing
Harrison
Outing Magazine Labrador Expedition Evokes Deep Loyalty
The Long Labrador Trail chronicles Dillon Wallace's expedition in Labrador. The narrative carries a thread of manly sorrow tied to the loss of a dead friend, highlighting devotion and loyalty to Wallace's memory more than gripping dramatic action.
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Long Labrador Trail
Dillon Wallace
Labrador
Outing Magazine
Wallace
Ball Park Relocated Near Chautauqua Park For Lectures
The plant has moved over a mile to provide citizens easier access to leisure with a five day program. The ball team shares land adjoining Chautauqua park allowing lectures to precede games. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Washington
Chautauqua Park
Helped His Hogs by Hull Remedies Use
Herman Koenig reports using Floods Remedies for hogs and poultry and is satisfied it checked disease and acted as a preventive. He had 22 hogs sick and saved 16 of them.
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Herman Koenig
Flood
Cider Making In South Washington Home
Thomas McClean and Miss Connor with Mrs. John Huston returned home from Chautauqua after a day trip. The note mentions cider making at a south Washington residence during the week.
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South
Washington
Thomas McClean
Miss Connor
John Huston
Olds
Chautauqua
Electric Bitters Heralded as Cure All by Bear Grove Man
The Bear Grove Iowa resident E H Wolf credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He says the remedy cured stomach and liver complaints, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold for 60 cents with a Stewart's drug store guarantee.
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E. H. Wolf
Bear Grove
Iowa
Stewart
Special Train to Des Moines From Here
A daily rail service to Des Moines departs each morning at 5 o clock except Saturday and returns at 10 45 pm. Tickets cost 3.60 and are valid until Saturday September 1st. Passenger fare and schedule details indicate limited weekly operation and restricted travel window.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Make Hay While the Sun Shines Lesson for Thrifty Homes
The piece urges thrift and preparation for illness, noting that sunny days can end quickly. It recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best known cure for dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus and advises keeping it at hand for immediate treatment. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart
Iowa State Fair Round Trip Tickets From Washington
The C K & P R R offers round trip tickets to Des Moines from Washington from Aug 23 to Aug 31 at 3.50, valid for return to Sept 1. A special train runs Aug 27 to 31 daily at 5 a.m. from Washington to Des Moines arriving 10 a.m. Return departs Des Moines 6:10 p.m. arriving Washington 10:45 p.m. Aug 31. Agent H W Russell.
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Iowa State Fair
C. Kk. 1
Des Moines
Washington
H. W. Russel
Special Summer Tourist Rates via Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate Road offers special summer tourist rates to Canadian and New England points. Fifteen day limit one fare plus two dollars from Chicago with a thirty day limit one fare plus four dollars from Chicago. Fares valid on sale September 5 and 19. sleeping car berth reservations available. Contact City Ticket Office at 07 Adams St Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
New England
Chicago
Adams St
California Excursions One Fare Round Trip Offered
Iowa Central offers tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from September 3 to October 31 at a single fare for round trip. Various routes and liberal stopover privileges. Inquiries to agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Sept 14.
Round Trip Fares to Canadian and New England Points
One fare for round trip from Chicago plus two dollars for a fifteen day limit and one fare for round trip plus four dollars for a thirty day limit to Canadian and New England points. Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate Road from Chicago September 5 and 19. Information available from John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St Chicago. LaSalle St Station, Chicago, the only depot on the elevated loop.
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Chicago
New England
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
LaSalle St
Homeseekers Excursions From Iowa Central Rail
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to areas in the South Southeast West and Southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 and less with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details call on agents or write A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. Dec 31
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B
Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Sheriff Candidate Seeks GOP Convention Backing
William Long declares his candidacy for the office of sheriff subject to the Republican County Convention. He notes his intention to run under party authority and seeks support from party organizers and voters.
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Republican County Convention
State fair week rides offer express train special
The Rock Island runs a morning daily train to Des Moines except Saturday, departing at 5:00 AM and returning at 10:45 PM. Round trip fare is 3.50 dollars.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Urino Laxative Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Cure
An advertisement proclaims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for constipation, sick headache, stomach trouble, or indigestion. If it fails, a refund is offered. Sold by all druggists.
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Standish
Mra
Lace
John . Rockefeller
HW Sage
Rockefeller
Gertrude Atherton
O. K
David Belasco
Dave
William George Beecroft
University OF New York
The
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
A. B. Cutts
Wm. Long
Brown
Candy Kitchen
North
Iowa Ave
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Winchester
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Neb
Ellsworth
Mullen
Hyannis
Clem Deaver
Burlington
Homeseekers’ Information Bureau
Farnam Street
Omaha
Atul CD Hun
J. E. Kunath
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