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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
6
The article portrays James R. Keene as a wary, energetic figure who claims wealth could be found in a desert if possible and jokes about betting a dollar. A friend notes his cautious stance and urges others not to speculate.
By Robertus Love this piece profiles James R. Keene founder of a fortune from mining stocks and later a famed turf figure. It notes his restraint in betting, rise from curb to stock exchange seat, and a wealth built during the Bonanza era before health spurred his European trip.
The article tracks James R. Keene from a California childhood to a self made Wall Street figure. It covers his early work on farms and as a country editor at Horsetown, his rise through mining and brokerage, the 1884 wheat corner and Goulds rivalry, his later sugar ventures, and his enduring passion for horses with praise for Foxhall and Domino. It notes his resilience after defeats and the family partnership with Mrs Keene.
A humorous Tatler snippet shows a village elector asking how many eggs to send to the candidate at his hotel. The candidate replies with a dramatic line about taking all available eggs, illustrating satirical bravado in local politics.
In Somerville Journal style, Alice angrily recounts that a man asked for a lock of her hair, then requested its return. He sent back a lock of a different color, prompting Kate’s puzzled questions about the incident.
Mr C L Carter of Skirum Alabama praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure for his chronic colic and diarrhoea. He reports severe past episodes, a recent severe attack, relief after half a bottle, and renewed health. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
A promotional offer guarantees a trial size box of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy with a snow white balm for nasal and throat catarrh. It lists ingredients like oil eucalyptus thymos and menthol and invites readers to test its instant and lasting relief, with prices noted for larger jars and a local retailer.
Classified note offers a business opportunity claiming small capital and large profits. Apply at Journal office. Dated 26 6.
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