Defenders of the Flag Honor Civil War Veterans at Bean Supper
The article recalls the Grand Army of the Republic and its annual bean supper to honor Union veterans. It notes veterans from many regiments and states, describes the lasting impact of the Civil War, and laments the fading ranks due to age and death as the tradition persists for friends and relatives of those who wore blue.
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A. A
G. A
Hady
Father Abraham
GA. UG
G. Ay 2
Grand Army of the Republic
Pacific
G.A. 1
Honda
Thase
Northwestern beef cattle gains and tenant evictions
Northwestern Lowe records years of cattle improvements with 500 head purchased by farmers and cattlemen in Iowa. Live stock division reports support the claim. Coronation events loom yet eviction of hundreds of poor tenants sparks American bewilderment. Dispatches cite ransom in a Constantinople case. Vilka urges business organization in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lowe
Wally
Lowa Roads
Thoughtful musings on money, railroads, and noble minds
A verbose column surveys business expansion in the Midwest, criticizes high executive salaries, praises practical economy, and urges moral self-watchfulness. The piece references John A. McCail of New York Life, railroad growth, student protests, and a long allegory about thoughts shaping character. It blends current affairs with a reflective, cautionary moral.
Diary of a Union Soldier Near Vicksburg May to June 1863
A wartime diary entry from a Union soldier describes daily life in May through June 1863 near Vicksburg, detailing weather, pay, letters home, foraging, and camp routines. It notes regimental leadership shifts, foraging successes, burying mules, and constant fortifications and river crossings as Grant’s siege progresses.
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Hooker
PripAy
Elisha Tail
Tie
Sonovay
Grant
Vicksburg
Sedgwick
Wright
Bartlett
Whawnespay
Trispay
Bernard
General Hooker
Ines
Hight
Tuunrs Bay
Funay
Rappahannock
96Th N. Y
Homeseekers Excur sion Tickets Sold January February 1902
Town Central offers homeseekers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and other southern regions. Round trip fare is one fare plus 2.00 with 21 day final return limit. Call ticket agents or write Geo Batty G PL & TP A Marshalltown Iowa 2567.
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Town Central
Iowa
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
Oaklahoma
Texas
Batty. G. PL & TP. A
Marshalltown
Wheeler Regained Health With Pain Balm Cure
In the winter of 1895 Mgr Wheeler suffered widespread joint rheumatism and could barely hobble. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm from the first application he began improving and was cured, returning to steady work throughout the year. Sold by R J Miller in Northwood New York.
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Mgr. Wheeler
R. Wheeler
Northwood
N.Y
R. 1, Miller
California Limited Route Advertises Winter Travel Comforts
An 1850s advertisement promotes choosing the Iowa Central and Santa Fe Route for winter mountain travel. It touts the California Limited as the premier winter ride, offering comfort and saving a day on the journey. Contact Geo. Batty in Marshalltown, Iowa for rates and full information.
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California
Iowa Central
Santa Fe
Batty
T. A
Something That Will Do You Good Cough Remedy
Camden Messenger recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for coughs colds and croup. The letter notes its effectiveness in the author’s family and urges readers with small children to keep it at home as a safeguard against croup. Sold by R H Miller Druggist.
When They Are Engaged to Be Married Ring Sale Ad
An advertisement for Dinaney & Puan at Sign of Big Watch offers wedding ring sales and gifts for brides. It notes the phrase When 4 Man is it Love That's his business and when a girl is in love that's her business, but When they are engaged to be married it's our business.
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Advange
Solomon
Thote
Jesus
France
Ofter
J. A. Buwrun
Dinaney & Puan
Big Watch
Cheap Rate Via Wabash Homeseekers Tickets Offer
On February 4 and 18 the Wabash will sell homeseekers tickets to points in 32 states and territories. Prospective buyers should write for pamphlets and rates. LoS. W. Flint, P. and T. Agent, Des Moines.
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Wabash
Los
W. Flint
Des Moines
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By North Star Reader
Mrs. J. A. Moore endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup in her family. R. Miller druggist carries it. An Algony campaign claims Fancy Patent Flour is superior with sacks selling for 95 cents A curious mix of testimonials and prices.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
R. Miller
Algony
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the Defenders OF
Edward
Constantinople
Eilen M. Stone
Middle West
John A. McCail
New York Life
Mutual Life
Equitable Life
Lowa Central Depot
Mason City
Mose
University of Nebraska
Booker ‘Tl. Washington
Alps
Italy
Crossman
Danube
South Africa
Phillips
Moore
Ottumwa
New Jersey
Adi Wrenk
Paraguay
Ovedth
Ocean
Lays
Motherville
Whitecaps
Thos. A. Cheshire
J. A. T. Hull
Mr. la Grippe
Lowa Central
Peoria
Albert
Lea
England
Germany
Tussian
Uncle Sam
ApyAhar
Abertion
Fas
Gooders
Paney
Japan
Mocha and Jr
Mocha
Jay
Pettijonn
Malta
John Goeders
W. A. Parsons & Co
Homeseekers Opportunity
A. D. Clarke & Co
Man
Madelias
James Patterson
R. H. Miller
Kossuth County Abstract Co.,incorporated
Gyo
C. Can
V. Wiewan
C. J. Doxsee
Becy
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