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Contents include but not limited to local news from Des Moines such as the illness of centenarian Henry Bell and social events like a 'possum supper hosted by Jefferson Logan. There is coverage of preparations by colored citizens for Abraham Lincoln’s 100th anniversary celebration with a detailed program of patriotic performances. Political and legal news includes indictments in Oklahoma, court-martial of a naval officer, and trials related to bribery and forgery. Reports on labor union activities and mining accidents are present along with updates on infrastructure projects like the Panama Canal excavation progress. The document also discusses social issues including prohibition laws, immigration debates, and public health remedies. Additionally, there are human interest stories, humorous anecdotes, and international news about political tensions and disasters. Finally, agricultural developments and settlement opportunities in Western Canada are described, and other topics.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 35, February 05, 1909
Date Created:
1909-02-05
Time Period:
1900s
Description:
Contents include but not limited to local news from Des Moines such as the illness of centenarian Henry Bell and social events like a 'possum supper hosted by Jefferson Logan. There is coverage of preparations by colored citizens for Abraham Lincoln’s 100th anniversary celebration with a detailed program of patriotic performances. Political and legal news includes indictments in Oklahoma, court-martial of a naval officer, and trials related to bribery and forgery. Reports on labor union activities and mining accidents are present along with updates on infrastructure projects like the Panama Canal excavation progress. The document also discusses social issues including prohibition laws, immigration debates, and public health remedies. Additionally, there are human interest stories, humorous anecdotes, and international news about political tensions and disasters. Finally, agricultural developments and settlement opportunities in Western Canada are described, and other topics.
Subject (Topic):
African Americans Black people African American history Politics and government Labor unions Public health International relations Agriculture Education Natural disasters Crime Law enforcement
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines
Language:
eng
Contributing Institution:
State Historical Society of Iowa
Publisher:
Iowa State Bystander Pub. Co.
Extent:
4 pages
Genre:
Newspapers
Type:
Text Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9156m
Related Resource:
Library of Congress Control Number: sn83025186
Digital Object Identifier:
bystander1909020501
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9wh2dp45
Metadata License:
This metadata record is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
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"Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 35, February 05, 1909", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9wh2dp45
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No Copyright - United States
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