Old fashioned man of Illinois remembered in miscellany
A long reminiscence recalls a musty figure who wore a paper collar and woolen suspenders, shared cider with townsfolk, and kept to old ways from moon phases to goose bones. The piece then shifts to travel promos for the Great Rock Island Route and ends with a stark wartime statistical comparison highlighting Union and Confederate losses, hospital deaths, and overall toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cartwright
Illinois
Legion
Okoboji and Spirit Lakes Booklet Offer
Upon application we will furnish you with a booklet descriptive of Okoboji and Spirit Lakes. There is no finer location to be found anywhere for a delightful outing. The shores are dotted with private cottages and commodious hotels. This booklet contains rates at the numerous hotels and boarding houses. Bend at once before they are all gone. G. Farmer, A. G., B. & TA, BO. Red SRY, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okoboji
Spirit Lakes
G. Farmer
A, G
BO. Red Sry
Cedar Rapids
Irrigation Farming Book Offered By Colorado Rail Line
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad offers a free illustrated book on irrigation farming to farmers interested in adjusting location. It covers agricultural horticultural and livestock interests in the region and aims to teach methods of irrigation. Address: 8. K. Hooper G. P. & T. A. Denver Colo. 2010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
Denver
Colo
Dolliver of Iowa Gains Noted Parliamentary Skill
Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa serves on the Ways and Means Committee and has earned strong respect in Congress over twelve years. The article praises his eloquence, repartee, and debating style while noting his fame for a pork in Europe remark. It also mentions St Louis plans to spend a sum rivaling the 1803 Louisiana purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
D. K. Pearson
Chicago
Congress
Dolliver
St. Louia
Louisiana Territory
Scenic Line of the World Promotes Colorado Routes
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad promotes its Scenic Line of the World offering two distinct Rocky Mountain routes and all through tickets. Three daily through trains with Pullman sleeping cars between Chicago and Los Angeles and Denver plus dining cars. Advertises Cripple Creek gold camp and Ogden Gateway service to Utah and the Northwest. S. K. Hooper, G. P. T. A., Denver, Colorado.
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Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
S. K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
Republican State Convention Des Moines August 1 1900
Republican electors of Iowa invited to a delegate convention in Des Moines on Wednesday August 1 1900 at 11 p m for nominating candidates for Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer Attorney General Judge of Supreme Court Railroad Commissioner Two Electors at Large and one elector per Congressional District. Representation: one delegate per county plus one for each 200 votes or fraction from Shaw 1909 election. Chaired by H O Wraver. Phills Secretary.
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Lowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Leslie M. Shaw
Washington
H. O. Wraver
Republican State Central Com. Com
Phils
Summer Excursions Raise Reduced Rates Across Major Destinations
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway offers lowered summer fares to many key locations. Highlights include Sioux Falls for a United Workmen gathering, Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention, Charleston for the National Educational Association meeting, Cincinnati for the Baptist Young People’s Union, Chicago for the G A R encampment, Detroit for the Knights of Pythias conclave, and St. Paul for the National Republican League convention. Summer tickets go on sale May 15 with a booklet titled Okoboji Outing available from ticket offices.
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Sioux Falls
Knights of Pythias
St. Paul
Minn
National Republican League of the United States
Jnc
G. Farmer
Civil War Losses Compared With South Africa War
The piece compares Britain’s 200000-strong army in South Africa with the U S Civil War forces totaling 2252007, noting vast battle counts and casualties. It cites Gettysburg losses of 23220 and Confederate losses of 156,? and discusses the scale difference between the two conflicts.
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Great Britain
South Africa
Africa
Buller
Methuen
Gettysburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Payment Promise
Frank J. Cheney & Co of Toledo swear their firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, invites readers to send for testimonials and lists Hall's Family Pills and a note about tree lightning statistics from the German government.
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City OF
Told
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason Notary Public Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Drugaista
Raven Food Promises Poultry Health and Winter Laying
Raven Food marketed as a positive cure for chicken cholera roupe and gapes. It claims to regulate the blood digestive organs and vowels, build bone and muscle, improve egg laying in winter, and keep young birds free from disease. Sold by Lee Scranton flour and feed Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven
Lee Scranton
Washington
Towa
Army Canteen Bill Moves Favorable Report with Amendment
The anti canteen bill, attracting wide attention, was favorably reported by the house committee on military affairs on May 23 with an amendment excluding liquor from the capitol and other public buildings. The bill applies to any premises owned by the United States and opens a full discussion of its needs and merits. Military authorities have voiced support and now invite public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On
Capitol
United States
Dont Stop Emulsion For Summer Health
Do not stop taking Scott's Emulsion because weather is warm. Continue until cured as it claims to heal lungs and enrich blood. Describes it as cool liver oil made easy. Priced as 50c or $1. All druggists carry it.
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Scott
Trusts in Modern Business and Political Trends
An analysis notes few real trusts remain as separate entities and explains how large corporations now dominate multiple plants. It states most trusts are organized under New Jersey laws favored by a Democratic legislature. It also reports Bryan’s proposal for a constitutional amendment to curb monopolies failed in the House with only five Democrats voting yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Congress
House of Representatives
Young graduates seek jobs over ideals in changing times
The article notes many new graduates with high ideals start out to save the country but soon focus on securing a paying job. It argues a young man cannot travel on looks or a diploma, and will rise or fall with ability and industry.
Constitution follows the flag in Indian and Filipino affairs
Attorney Reiley asserts the constitution follows the flag though Congress governs the Tama Indian reservation and can extend federal rights to Indians and Filipinos. The Dubuque Telegraph is criticized for implying otherwise.
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Reiley
Congress
United States
Dubuque
Tama
Eloquent Bulb Seller Faces Omaha Housewives' Interview
In Omaha a kindly faced and eloquent gentleman who sold Bermuda lily bulbs to housewives left them bulbs warranted to bloom into cheerful lilies. The affected buyers, now holding choice lots of well developed onions, plan to sell them at ruinous prices while preparing to address the seller in proper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
World Herald
Stone in the Bladder Cure Claim from Memphis Patient
A Memphis father reports eight years of bladder stone hardship for his son. After ineffective treatments in Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville, Smith's Sure Kidney Cure allegedly reduced the condition, with two bottles claimed to cure. Stewarts Pharmacy sells it for 50 cents.
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Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Nashville
Smith
Joun E
Dkepman
Memphis
Tenn
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Timber rules and yew dangers in England land law
London Answers explains how England treats oak ash and elm as timber once over 20 years old and who may cut such trees. It also notes a life tenant cannot cut timber unless specified, and discusses yew tree toxicity and liability for damage when livestock browse over or fence trespass affects injuries.
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England
London
Army Food and Ammunition Demands for a Field Army
A Harper's Weekly note cites Captain Zalinski estimating that 150000 soldiers need 525000 pounds of food daily and 90000 horses require 1 350 000 pounds, totaling about 1 875 000 pounds or roughly 8386 tons per day for transport, camp, equipment, and medical supplies.
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Captain Zalinski
Harper's Weekly
The Finger Nails And Destiny In Old Superstition
The article discusses nail shapes and colors as signs of character and fate. Red spotted nails indicated hot temper, pale nails suggested melancholy, narrow nails signaled ambition or quarrelsomeness, and round nails marked lovers of knowledge. Broad nails were linked to gentle retiring natures.
The Arab's Little Game in Wheat Vitality Claims
The Agricultural Journal of the Cape argues wheat from Egyptian mummy cases is unlikely. Arabs often sell grain to tourists that comes from nearby fields, with many cases featuring corn misrepresented as ancient mummy wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Journal of
Cape of Good Hope
Joseph
America
A Happy Wother's Gratitude to Mrs Pinkham
A reader from Devine Texas writes to Mrs Lydia Pinkham thanking her Vegetable Compound for relief from nine years of prolapsus and related symptoms. She reports a successful pregnancy, easier labor, and improved health enabling her to work again, praising the remedy.
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Lydia BR. Pinkham
Mrs. Ep
Ex Linger
Devine
Tex
Lydia E Pinkham Remedies Praised by Detroit Woman
Mrs Emini Schneider of 1244 Helen Ave Detroit Michigan reports strong improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham healing products. She states prior to use she felt faint and near death but now feels greatly strengthened and those symptoms have vanished.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Emini Schneider
Helen Avee
Detroit
Mich
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