Iowa campaign boosts and city issues headline
The Evening Courier reports on the Associated Advertising clubs of Iowa raising a $3,000 start for a statewide campaign to attract settlers and industry. It cites Joe Mitchell Chapple praising Iowa and calls for robust booster efforts to rival Colorado’s fundraising. Also covered are Mason City Greek issues and Boys Pig Clubs as federal efforts aim to improve living costs and rural prosperity.
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IGWA
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Iowa
Iown
Tawa
Union
Ilowa
Boston
Tobacco Tale by George Fitch Warns of Fire Hazard
A humorous yet cautionary piece argues tobacco is a costly weed burned by arson, exaggerating its dangers and social costs. It recalls Raleigh and cigars, notes varied uses from cigars to cigarettes, and laments wasted money while warning of moral and health perils.
Veil as Mystery The Bridal Veil and Life's Secret
The veil symbolizes beauty and mystery guiding life. Wonder and worship fade in sun. life gains meaning from what may be, not what is. Death, like a bridal veil, shrouds loved ones and fuels inspiration rather than despair.
Election Hype Strikes as Nations Brace for Ballots
With general elections looming on Sunday, parties across Italy and other nations claim victory as the political landscape tightens. The rapid pace of campaigning and shifting alliances heightens tension before voting day.
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Italy
Effects of the New Tariff on Prices and Leather Demand
Des Moines Capital notes hides on the free list have boosted leather prices, risking a return to wooden shoes. The piece foresees higher plow costs unless tariff shifts curb them, suggesting a shift in farming methods may occur. Additionally, Webster City Freeman-Tribune mentions Senator Tillman supporting the administration’s currency bill, while expressing doubts about public reception and Brian’s financial record. An advertisement from Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound promotes a safe cough remedy lacking opiates, claimed by Henry A. Johnson of L'Ause, Michigan as family medicine.
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Des Moines
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Tillman
Brian
Henry A. Johnson
L'Ause, Mich
Foley
A Moment of Fun A Slight Assistance
A lighthearted exchange notes Groweber avoids disturbing his home happiness and jokes about ignorance and pretended knowledge. The Washington Star and Cincinnati Enquirer quotes reflect humor on understanding and competence.
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Groweber
Washington Star
Backroom reflections and quips on politics and life
A collage of quotes and parodies from various sources on politics, national belonging, partisanship, and social mood. The text mocks backroom operatives, public discourse, and cultural punditry with satirical snippets and outsize opinions.
Evening Chit Chat Sparks Moral Outcry Over Deceived Child
A neighbor notes a mother pets deceit in rewarding a child with a dentist visit, then laughs at the boy’s heartbreak. The incident is cited as a warning against trivializing trust, with calls for more genuine parental love and honesty. The piece also records a county case where John Conroy’s body was replevined to McGlenn, Monaco death, and a value dispute over a body.
Foley Kidney Pills Advert Hails Health for Homekeepers
Home keeping women need health and strength as Foley Kidney Pills promise renewed vitality. The ad claims the pills invigorate the system, ease weak back and nervousness, relieve aching joints and irregular bladder action, and counters kidney and bladder illness in daily life. Sold by all dealers.
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Ail
Undertaker claims body replevin over $15 value
Des Moines Iowa October date uncertain as undertaker Charles McGlenn replevins the body of William Manoca from acting coroner Iver G. Newten. McGlenn argues the corpse is worth $15 and Newten holds it against Andrew Monaco a relative. Justice awaits ruling.
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Des Moines
Charles McGlenn
William Manoca
Iver G. Newten
McGlenn
Newten
Andrew Monaco
Illinois Central to Issue Employee Passes in Year
Illinois Central offices will again issue annual passes to employees who have twelve months of service by January 1. Passes reward safe, accurate work with conditions by service length. 12 to 15 years gain division-limited passes, 15+ years allow travel on any division. First passes issued by year’s start.
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Illinois Central
William Henning Sr. Died in Parkersburg Iowa
Parkersburg Iowa man William Henning Sr died Sunday night at his home three miles south of town from heart disease at age 73. He had been in feeble health two years yet helped husk corn Friday and had been well recently. He founded a Grundy County farm near Parkersburg and is survived by his son William H. Henning who lived with him after his wife’s death. Funeral services are set for Wednesday.
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Dallas County
Iowa
Missouri
Parkersburg
Wm. Henning
Wm. H. Henning
Elkins Heiress Katherine Weds William F R Hitt
Katherine Elkins daughter of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins married William F R Hitt in a private ceremony at Halleyhurst Elkins home Elkins family attended including Davis Elkins as groomsman and Blaine Elkins as matron of honor.
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Davis Elkins
Blaine Elkins
Melancholy Women Led to Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs S T Huessy of Eldon Missouri describes displacement and pelvic pains. After trying many remedies she was advised to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports regained strength and relief. The ad claims the product helps with displace masses inflammation ulcers tumors irregularities nerve issues and indigestion and suggests trying it after other methods fail.
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Fidea, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. Huessy
Eldon
Missouri
Wedding Ties Highlight Davis Memorial Presbyterians
Rev F H Marron officiated at a nuptial for William F R Hitt, son of a former Illinois congressman, who has long stayed with the Elkins family at Malleshurst and joined trips abroad with Mrs Elking and the bride.
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Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
William F. R. Hitt
Illinois
Washington
Elkins
Tmalleshurst
Stephen B. Elking
Hitt
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