Cosson laws face broad support in state politics
The Cosson law enforcement measures pass a two year trial, proving a warning to corrupt officials and prompting calls to extend removal powers to county officers. Debate centers on graft in bridge contracting, with the Wilson bill advancing in the Senate and expected quick House action. Water rates and popular election of US senators are also discussed, citing wide regional support and varied local practices.
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Cosson
Thirty-third General Assembly
Cosson Club
Boards of Supervisors
Senator Wilson
Clinton
Senate
Wilson
Cheap Vaudeville Turns Pole Controversy Into Scandal
The North Pole dispute shifts to a vaudeville show where Tr. Cook faces public humiliation for alleged scientific misstatements about reaching the pole. His dishonesty leads to seclusion, a halfhearted comeback, and mixed cheers from dwindling supporters as controversy and spiritual scandal stain the polar quest.
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North Pole
Cook
Pole
Serred
Pears
Deaeer
Arctic
Water rates in other cities analyzed
The Municipal Journal compiles water rates from various cities and notes the list lacks scientific evidence to determine appropriate charges for any given locale. The commentary suggests that comparing prices alone does not establish fair or optimal rates.
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Municipal Journal
Patrolman's Gazette Cartoon Targets Estherville Mayor Hopeful
The Minneapolis Journal features a spring page cartoon titled The Patrolman's Gazette in which SAM ZAM of Estherville Iowa and his hunting dog Mangy Kate are celebrated as a top garnehog team. Zam runs the Imperial butcher shop and was a last spring’s mayoral candidate in Estherville.
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Minneapolis Journal
Patrolman's Gazette
Sam Zam
Estheryide
Kate
Zam
Garmehogs
Paragould
Ark
Imperial Butcher Shop
Estherville
Lorimer Appeal Sparks Senate Melodrama and Tearful Attitude
The piece critiques senators who cried over Lorimer’s appeal and mocks their sentimental display. It notes British views on Americans and library removals, reports South Dakota editors favoring free trade with Canada, and predicts senators will vote devoid of sentiment.
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Courier
Canada
Lorimer
Spirit of the Iowa Press and Political Rhetoric Reflections
A fragmented Iowa column notes the surge of rival papers such as Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Capital amid party tensions. It quotes Rambure Reporter on diligence and thrift and quotes Nonpareil and Carroll on constitutional spirit versus letter, reflecting 19th century political discourse in Webster City.
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Finny
Webster City
Constitutional Carroll
Council Bluffs
Carroll
Home ownership drives election appeal in Marshalltown
The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges housing as a core goal with lines about the home instinct guiding families. It argues the state must ease access to home ownership to keep people within its borders and attract newcomers.
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Marshalltown
Spontaneous Gratitude and Letters in The Evening Chit Chat
The text sprinkles advice on genuine thanks over conventional notes, urging spontaneous mentions of gifts during the year. It contrasts practiced politeness with heartfelt acknowledgment, recalling past family gestures and meaningful gratitude. It also includes a Sioux City Tribune snippet on Democratic Senate politics and cross-state voting patterns.
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Myra
Mother
Father
Isisteer
Sioux City Tribune
Democrats
Lincoln
James Shields
Shields
Matteson
Juincoln
Supreme Head of the United States
Deemer
Nemorrats
Clanp
Minnesota
California
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Six Confederate Generals Are Left
Washington D C February 24 The death of Gen W Ta Cabell of Dallas Texas on Wednesday last leaves only half a dozen Confederate army general officers still alive Generals Buckner Walker Evans Wright Gordon and Munford are named Among health advice notes it urges Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with a sales line indicating availability from all dealers
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Washington, D. C
W. Ta. Cabell
Dallas
5. B. Buckner
Kentucky
I. C. Walker
South Carolina
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Marcus J. Wright
George W. Gordon
Tennessee
T. T. Munford
Virginia
Northwestern Development league planned for six states
Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington move to organize a northwestern development league aimed at settling and developing the region. Sam W. Teagarden reports after attending Hill dinner in Minneapolis and St Paul where plans to invite governors and business groups to a Helena meeting were discussed.
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Western Development Association
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Omaha
Mr. Teagarden
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Northwestern Development League
Minnesota
Dakotas
Idaho
Norris
Helena
Big Wolf Hunt IX Nebraska In Rock County
From 800 to 1990 people, including many women, joined an extensive wolf hunt in Rock county the northwestern area of about 176 square miles. The hunt succeeded though wolves were less plentiful than anticipated.
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Bassett
Neb
Rock County
Carrie Nation Returns to Health After Hospital Stay
Leavenworth Kansas February 24 Mrs Carrie Nation who has been treated in a hospital here for a month is greatly improved though physicians recently gave up hope for her recovery. Mrs Nalson has been suffering a nervous breakdown and plans to leave the hospital shortly after the first of March.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Carrie Nation
Nalson
National racing circuit proposed for motorcyclists
New York Feb 24 The federation of American Motor cycler cyclists has launched a plan for a national racing circuit for motor cyclists Riders are enthusiastic and hope the move will revive interest and grow motorcycling as popular as bicycle racing was in the LA W era Also includes an unrelated medical ad for PAZO OINTMENT claiming cure for piles in 8 to 14 days with a refund offer
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New York
Federation of American Alater Cyclists
Cardui praised as gentle remedy for women
Mrs. ME Rail of Mount Pleasant endorses Cardui as a safe, effective tonic. She claims it restored her two-year weakness and helped her daughter recover in adulthood, describing Cardui as a natural treatment with no harsh minerals.
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Mount Pleasant
Tena
Cardus
Cardui
Meares
Democracy or aristocracy in democratic systems debated
The article argues against aristocratic democracy and champions true representative governance. It cites Lincoln, Roosevelt, and historical contrasts from Britain, Russia, and the United States to warn against groups of superior persons. It endorses direct primaries recall and referendum as steps toward a Christian democracy grounded in love of God and man.
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Gould Decies
Ferrero
Rome
Germany
United States
England
James Ford Rhodes
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Republic of the
South
Alex. H. Stephen
Georgia
Lincoln
Calhoun
Enoch M. Banks
University of Florida
New York Independent
Stephen
Arizona
Oregon
Republic
Carroll
Col. Roosevelt
Gov. Carroll
Bombs Found to Be Harmless Lied to by Apponyi disturbance
In Chicago on February 24 two so called bombs found after Count Albert Apponyi's lecture were declared harmless upon examination. A crowd of Hungarian socialists clashed in the corridor outside the lecture hall and two arrests were made. Host Charles L. Crane said the address proceeded without interruption.
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Chicago
Albert Apponyi
Charles L. Crane
Apponyi
State of Ohio oath for cataract cure claim
Frank J Cutner & Co of Toledo sign an oath offering one hundred dollars for every cataract case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6, 1836. Public note lists Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine and claims testimonials and retail availability.
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A. W. Gleason
Norawr
Hall
F.J. Cheney &O
Toledo
Crurgists
Hail
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