Wit and humor under Tillman the fiery senator
A portrait of South Carolina senator Tillman as a hard edged wit maker. The piece notes his rough savage humor and mellowing, recounting his militia clash over liquor laws and a dismissal letter. It also recalls his savage hit at President Cleveland in his first senate speech and his rain soaked arrival in Washington for Cleveland's inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Cleveland
Washington
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Christ
Congress
Depew
Chauncey
Europe
E “néRoe
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Brooner
Pitchfork Ben Tillman Warns of Senate Ribs Image
The speaker recalls Tillman’s early boast that if he reached the senate he would use a pitchfork on the president’s fat old ribs, a remark that earned him the nickname Pitchfork Ben among South Carolinians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Senate
Tillman hurled barbs in Senate and public rallies
The article recalls Tillman’s sharp humor and clashes with colleagues as he mocked opponents in public talks and in the Senate. It notes quips about McLaurin, Depew, Taft, and Hepburn, plus cartoons contrasting Tillman and party figures, ending with a public quip about being before the Senate.
Local notes on events and ads in Kalona area
A mix of notices from Kalona area including theater tickets selling for Brinton show, Dr. Clyde Boice and Dr. E J Caldwell attending state medical society meetings, staff changes at Edmondson store Faith Means leaving for summer school to become a teacher, and ads for Dr Shoop's Restorative with local dealer J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shelangouskie
Clyde Boice
Cedar Rapids
The
State Medical Society
A. P Hopkinson
West Chester
Brinton
J. L. Riley
Columbus City
Crawfordsville
Dr. Shoop
Pr. Shoop
J. H. Stewart
Humpty Dumpty Prices For Monday Show
Humpty Dumpty show pricing listed as 25 35 50 in advance and at the door. Prices apply to different seating levels for the Monday night appearance.
Pack Your Own Trunk and Fumble at Sea
A traveler recalls London departure and a trunk mix up on a voyage. She recounts packing chaos caused by a cousin and an embarassing incident when stockings and a bath sponge were flung from her cape, prompting swift embarrassment and humorous reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs House
London
Homemade Pictures Raise Craft Through Advertising Cut Collages
Three young women craft passe partout portraits from clipping magazine and newspaper ads. They mount figures on single color backgrounds using plate glass to enhance engraving lines, producing striking silhouettes against scarlet and cardinal cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Humpty Dumpty Comes to Graham in Grand Vaudeville
The Saville Humpty Dumpty Company led by Col. W Roberts brings an 18 member national tour to Graham Monday night. Johnnie McDonald stars as the famed pantomime clown with a chorus of singers and dancers, plus new vaudeville acts and a Buster Brown chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Caldwell
West Chester
Cedar Rapids
State Medical Society
Faith Means
Kalona News
Johnnie McDonald
Saville
Buster Brown
Buster Dog
Graham
Saville Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty
Col
W. Roberts
Legitimate Press Fraternity of
New York
Johanie McDonald
Saville Humpty Dumpty’’ Co
Excursion to Minnesota Valley Farm Lands Set by Iowa Central
On May 30 the Iowa Central runs a personally conducted excursion from Arlington to Marietta Minnesota along the Minneapolis and St. Louis route. Lands in Sibley Renville Medicine Lacal Park Counties offer rents or sales from 25 to 50 dollars per acre. It markets the area as a premier dairy district near St. Paul and Minneapolis with major market ties and new Armour Packing plant.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. A
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lacal Park
St. Paul
Siumeapois
Armour Packing Company
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement promises a cold cure in one day using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Groves label bears the signature on each box and lists a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W. Grove
Wonderful Eczema Cure Promoted by Bitters
A Henrett a Pa reader recounts long eczema suffering of her son. After visiting several doctors with no relief she tried Bigger Bitters, used multiple bottles and saw complete cure. Ad claims tonics and bioc medicines offered at Ste pharmacy for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Adams
Henretta
Ste Pharmacy
Popular Excursions Peoria to Iowa Central Railway
Every Sunday starting May 54, passenger train No. 16 runs Lédeine Brig ton at 6:40 a m arriving in Peoria at 1 p m Returning from Peoria at 6:30 p m Round trip rate two dollars Call local agent for details June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Towa Central Railway
Psenger
Lédeine Brigton
Peorla
Peorla Sa Gay
Needlework Notes on Dress Cutting and Repairs
Guidance on cutting a dress skirt without stretching edges and adding back lift. Advice favors cutting with the nap up to preserve bloom and uses ravelings for darning wool silk or cotton. A mottled bamboo screen frame can be panelled with brown burlap framed in lighter burlap, four inches wide, burned with a chrysanthemum design.
The Habit of Daintiness for Young Business Girls
A brief guide urges young business girls to spend fifteen minutes nightly to maintain neat appearance. It advises quick checks for hems and gloves and a simple cleaning routine with ammonia in soapy water and a whisk broom to revive dingy outfits.
Your Town Fun Fast and Furious Watch Out
A brisk local item notes a lively weekend with fast paced activities and a warning to readers to stay alert as crowds gather and events unfold. The piece highlights possible traffic impact and the need for patience during festivities.
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Ben Tillman
Columbia
Ad Burr
War Department
Taft
Aden
Marble Head
Port Byron
Lola
Sand River
Fairfield Drain
John Shields & Son
Rock Island
Southwest
Vta R
M. W. Russell
Agent Rock Island Lines
Iowa
Minnesota
Mother
Graham Opera House
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Funny
Humpty
John McDonald
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