McKinley Inauguration Captures Nation's Awe
Washington March 4 1897 crowds cheered as Ohio native William McKinley took the oath to become the United States president in a grand ceremony under a clear spring sky. Grover Cleveland and McKinley appeared together, the crowd roared, and a gold Bible was used for the oath.
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United States
William MckKinley
Grover Cleveland
Capitol
Washington
McKinley
Senate
Cleaveland
Liberty
Palmer Seeks Top Talent for State Hospitals Letting Salaries Stand
Washington forecast notes a cold wave for Iowa. Palmer urges hiring the highest talent to lead state hospitals for the insane, arguing salaries at $2,500 were cut against proper need and that top physicians command far more elsewhere. The piece references public demand for quality care, confirmed by senators Rowan and Palmer.
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Rowan
Washington
What You Can Do Buy Wallpaper Here Today
A newspaper notice promotes wallpaper sales with low prices that help cover house rent and fuel bills. It advertises a line of modern tints and designs in all paper qualities for customers seeking affordable decorative options.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Offered By Carris Co
Health and fresh breath claims with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents. Nasal injector included free. Sold by E. C. Carris & Co.
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Shiloh
E. C. Carris & Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Toledo Firms
A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cure claims by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney Co props. Several Toledo wholesalers West Truax Waldin Kinnan Marvin testify to Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills promoted.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Mrs Baker Who Leave the City
A short society affair at the W R C Hall honored Mrs Boyer who will move to the country and Mrs Baker who leaves the city. Frank and Claude Webb provided guitar and harp music while elegant refreshments were served. Thos Harris of Des Moines visited overnight with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Dodds during a Muscatine trip. Mrs Chilcote departed to San Diego and San Jose to visit sister Mrs Judge Lewis. A seasonal bath at Currans is recommended with soft water. Lew
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Frank and
Claude Webb
Thos. Harris
Des Moines
Wm. Dodds
Mr. Harris
Dr. Chilcote
San Diego
San Jose
Cal
Judge Lewis
Sudden Death In East Washington Street Home
Charles Trumbull Montgomery 25 son of Mr and Mrs Wm Montgomery died at eight this morning from complications after grip and other illnesses. He was born in Des Moines county and spent most of his life there and in this city. Funeral tomorrow at 3 pm from the family residence with services by Rev A L Davidson. Interment Elm Grove cemetery. The text notes his church and union membership and mentions surviving siblings and parents.
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Ing
Charles
Tie
Kansas
Des Moines
Igh School
Ile
First United Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Christian Union
Anajoricy
Eve
Maggie
John
Rev
Montgomery
Joe
Will
Dell
Ethel
Dack
A. L. Davidson
Elm Grove Cemetery
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Mercer & Chilcote
Wm. McNinley
Ohio
William Mc
Kinley
President of the
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States of America
America
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Soverign States
Mr. Mckinley
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Benches
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Mr. Cleveland
Justice Fuller
African Methodist Church
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Best
Syshup
Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Harvey & Warfel
Harvey A Warfel East Side
Orth & Dean
Fraims
Des Moines Valley Division
D. Ae
Eldon
Davenport
Ashington
Washington, D. C
Lowa
Palmer
Glasgow & Lytle
Prohibition Washington
A. N. Alberson
East Main Street
Pantasote
Potter & Starkie
Mrs. Moritz
Keota
Elsie
Pearl Klein
Grace Mooreland
Cincinnati
Neice
L. S. Patterson
Our City
K. G. Garris
East Side Square
W. R. C. Social
Boyer
W. R. C. Hall
Corp
Curran’'s
News of Washington
Chas. Montgomery
The
Acad
Emy
W. A.C
Hal
Palo Alto, California
Dr. Parkinson
Charles Montgomery
East Washington Street
Trice Jounnan
Charles Trumbull Montgomery
Wm. Montgomery
the Episcopate Church
Prof
Clendenen
Washington Lodge No. 26
A. I
A. M
Hero
Hest
Royal Baking Powder CO
NEW
Aramingo
Aoe
Ise
New York
M. P. Miller
Merchant Tailors
North Side Square
R. F. Smith
Prop
Pro. S
B.C. Carris & Co
Pousar & Starkif
BE. C. Carris & Co
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
Wm. Blair & Son
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