Immigration debate echoes Bell 1887 Des Moines address
The piece argues for stricter immigration controls reflecting fears of open borders. It cites Colonel Bell from Des Moines in 1887, urges limiting foreign birth, residency periods, and adoption of citizens, and aligns with Rev. Crafts on immigration policy. It cites the need to balance liberty with national allegiance.
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Bell
Des Moines
Hornet's Nest Brigade
Mr. Bell
Shiloh
Woman's General Missionary Society Meeting Report
Mrs. W. A. Cook announced the United Presbyterian church society meeting in Sixth Church Pittsburg raised 75000 dollars. The bank offering totals 875000 and the dime fund 85400. The Junior Mission band plans to build a parsonage next year with site undecided. The next meeting will be in Buffalo New York at a church led by Rev J R Logue formerly of the city.
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W. A. Cook
Woman's General Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Buffalo
N. Y
J. R. Logue
Claims Adjusted by Washington County Mutual Insurance
Last week the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association, through agent Steve Assman of Wellman, processed adjustments for several animals and a carriage. The list includes steer Alex McCreedy of Ainsworth with 180.00, mare 180.00, cow 32.00 for Peter Greiner of Talleyrand, and damage to a carriage 3.25 for J J Roth of Wayland.
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Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Steve Assman
Wellman
Alex McCreedy
Ainsworth
Mare
Peter Greiner
Talleyrand
Cow
J. J. Roth
Wayland
Electric Bitters: Remedy for Climate Ailments Declared
The article claims high elevations bring fevers while lower levels see malaria, and promotes Electric Bitters as the best cure for climate affections including lassi tude malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
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Lemmon’s
Preaches Baccalaureate at Baptist Church
The Rev. 8. K. Coates delivered the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening at the Baptist church using Proverbs 22 7 as his text. He urged high ideals and moral standards, citing Christ Moses and Lincoln as examples and noting that thoughts shape life. The large audience appreciated the scholarly address. Hedrick Journal.
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Baptist Church
K. Coates
Mr. Coates
Christ
Moses
Pharaoh
Daniel
Lincoln
Hedrick Journal
Guess the People and a Memorial Sermon at Richland
The exchange asks readers to identify groups described by clues such as those who wear wooden shoes eat sauerkraut or live in the heart of Europe. The Rev. H. K. Coates will deliver the Memorial sermon Sunday evening at Richland and give the Decoration address on the 30th.
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Atry
Jon
Europe
Land of the Free
Alps
East
8. K. Coates
Richland
Thorne to Appear Before ICC for Reduced Iowa Rates
Clifford Thorne leaves next week for Washington to argue a suit for reduced stock-shipment rates in Iowa before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He represents the Meat Producers Assn and will visit Yale University and other eastern points before returning via Chicago to attend the national convention.
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Clifford Thorne
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Thorne
Assa
East
Yale University
Chicago
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Republic
Wilbur F. Crafts
Crafts
A. E. Fowler
Vancouver
Bellingham
India
Seattle
Reid’s Yellow
Smith
J. C. Smith’s Cash Grocery
Lax-Diges
J. H. Waowsr Co
Fort Madison, Iowa
South Dakota
Geo. Peck
PD. A. Chalmers
Frey
Fairfield
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Washington
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