Talmage Sermon On Duty In Ordinary Places At National Capital
Rev T DeWitt Talmage urges readers that merit and reward come to those who stay on garrison duty at home as much as to front line soldiers. He cites David and Amalekites to illustrate distributing spoils fairly and honors earned by wounded veterans, nurses, and nursesmaids alike.
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Tosa monument steam engine praised in Des Moines letter
A Des Moines correspondence celebrates the steam engine that helped build the Tosa soldiers monument on Capital Hill. It lauds the engine for lifting stones and timber, guiding workers, and standing tall as the bronze statue nears completion, while noting legal discussions on insurance and court rulings surrounding the era.
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Illinois commissioners pressed to curb rising freight costs
Farmers in Illinois argue higher freight receipts will erase gains from bumper crops. The commissioners are urged to address voids in state business, reduce tariffs, and push rail lines toward lower rates. They note roads and feeder lines to Chicago fall outside direct control, relying on company concessions to aid farmers.
Naming a Civil War post Coleman R. A. P. of Kentucky
Col Will L. Visscher narrates how a Tacoma A R. post chose the name Coleman R. A. P. of Kentucky, a friend who died at Resaca. He recalls their bond as Damon and Pythias and the heroism amid battle as he urged Coley to face danger. The anecdote closes with a poignant poem-like moment.
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Pythias
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Coley
Miscellaneous oddities and economic notes from old times
An eccentric column recounts a Marion Indiana child named Janie Loder described as a 11 year old dwarf living with wealthy parents and a doll-collecting family. The piece blends social curiosities with brief notes on gold production, politics, and antiquated anecdotes from a banquet and royal court.
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Marion
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Janie Loder
Iowa Penutathon Census Confirms State Growth and Losses
Iowa census figures show a state population of 247125 with gains in most towns except Sioux City Council Bluffs and Muscatine. Des Moines mentions warrants for two men cited for bootlegging on the state fair grounds amid a humorous note about bottles of colored water sold as “rain water” to evade revenue laws.
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Sioux City
Council Walls
Muscatine
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Population figures from Mesie census Bureau show 82 cities
The Mesie census Bureau reports 82 towns with populations of 2,100 or more. Dubuque, now in second tier, records 10,268, highest. Des Moines adds 6,866, Sioux City falls 10,434 or 27.6 percent from 1890, dropping from second to fourth as Burlington nears the second spot.
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Mesie Censis Bureau
Dubuque
Des Moines
Sioux City
Turlington
False Crop Report Highlights Statewide Shortfalls
Farmers near Marshall and other sections report corn yields ten to fifteen bushels below early estimates. Winter wheat rye and pastures seen stunted by drought while water supply becomes a serious concern. Judge Oliver at Rock Rapids rules a saloon property tax case, bonds liable for the tax, signaling crackdowns on small, outlying saloons.
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Crostal College Closes Amid Water Shortage
Crostal College planned to open but faculty and trustees chose to close the Iowa agricultural college without exams or ceremonies due to a sudden water failure. The spring, sole water source for the campus, dried up leaving the institution unable to operate.
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Town Baptists elect officers at Burlington convention
The Town Isupuinta Baptist meeting at Burlington elected officers: President Minton Remley Iowa City first vice president William Richeson Des Moines second vice president C J McNitt Council Bluffs secretary H S Bartlett Des Moines assistant secretary C W Riches Creston treasurer J W Tinchman Glenwood Sunday School superintendent WN Eldridge Des Moines. James Blake celebrated his 95th birthday in Mason City and is said to be the father of 27 children. He began rating the year James Monroe was elected president and served in the 1812 war with England under Brig Gen William Huis in the northwest army.
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Town Baptists In State Convention
Burlington
Minton Remley
Iowa City
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Des Moines
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Council Bluffs
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C. W. Riches
Creston
J. W. Tinchman
Glenwood
Eldridge
James Blake
Mason City
James Monroe
England
William Huis
Army of the Northwest
Prairie City Fire Causes 1500 Loss and Local Disputes
A jumble of reports notes Prairie City suffers a $1500 fire. Des Moines firm BW Sells Ding assigns. Creston suit over alleged defamation settled for $2500. A $10000 new Germin church planned for Dubuque. A 1 year old boy died in Iowa switchyard incident. Webster City hotel closed after landlord-proprietor dispute. Two girls, 13 and 16, involved in a fatal stabbing in Des Moines. Eastern Iowa Dents association elects W H Deford president. Martington resident dies of heart disease in minutes. Pacific Short Line bridge project advances at Shoas City. Sheriff kills train intruder at Rovic Ishunl depot. Milk men sued for breach of promise in Clinton for $10000. Five Stock Breeders' association annual meeting noted.
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George Hhnelberger
Charles Morri
Nenationold Plaintif
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Dubuque
Iddy
Edwin Perry
Oskinosa
Grand Cente
Webster City
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Eastern Iowa Dents Association
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Cedar Rapids
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Rovic Ishunl
Washington
Mie
Milk
Dumes
Clinton
Law Five Stock Breeders’ Association
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