Iowa and regional news roundup from the era
A lengthy article surveys Iowa and adjacent regions with many brief items. It notes lightning killed bogs near West Liberty, a Dubuque man fell to death in Omaha, large corn burning for fuel, real estate transfers in Polk County, livestock and farm losses, a Jefferson courthouse defeat, suicides and crimes, school wood use, a fatal shooting in Sioux City, and various local incidents including disappearances and curious accidents. It also covers federal congressional proceedings with daily summaries through March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Eepley Bros
Lewis, Towa
Chicago
Jefferson County
George Wells
Grundy County
Thomas J. Bates
Elkader
Ashbort
John Thomas
Elvira
Clinton County
Thomas
Sioux City
Gustave Freiderich
Helen Eberhardt
Freiderich
Patie
Weekly Review of General News Fire and flood report from multiple states
A digest of disasters and incidents across March 6 to 29 including city fires in Cincinnati Ripley and Nice mass casualties in Nice Opera House fire, severe weather in Ohio Indiana and Illinois, boiler and mill accidents in Youngstown and Indianapolis, plus railway and stock market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Lehigh and Susquehanna
Springfield
Nice
France
Naval Board of Inquiry
Norfolk
James L. Harvey
Youngstown
Ohio
New York
Gen. Grant
Hugh J. Jewett
Averill, Russell & Carpenter
Indianapolis
Loup River
Nebraska
Columbus
Platte River
Union Pacific Railroad
Benton
Robert R. Hill
Linois
Nathan W. Spaulding
United States
San Francisco
Cal
Chas. M. Leary
John McKinney, Jr
Aledo, J
Wm. Rule
Knorville
Tenn
Tipton
Cleveland, Tenn
Ellott L. Rogers
Red Oak
Iowa
The Sipowy Brow Incident and Dr Ball's Cough Syrup
A gentleman’s lips pressed the Sipowy brow leading to a severe illness, yet the use of Dr Ball's Cough Syrup allegedly avoided any need for a physician’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ball
Humorous Exchange About Wit Between Two Young People
A young lady meets a handsome man and says she has heard of his wit. He asks if she will take a joke. She says yes. He replies I’m a joke in a playful punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Vida
George Border
Fayette
W. B. Allison
J. B. Sage
Cedar Rapids
Ecauee
Lew Topkins
Hudson
Clinton
St. Louis
Nellie Cunningham
Brooklyn
N. Y
Miss Cunningham
John R. Crump
Jacksboro
Texas
Leonard
Doyle
Leroy
London
Parnell
England
Scotland
Land League
Home Rule Confederation
McArthur
Criminal Investigation Department
Michael Barret
Clerkenwell Prison
Grenfell
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Roral Exchange
London and Westminster Bank
Bank and Insurance
Lombard Street
Old Broad Street
Parliament
Baccarat
Geneva
Sophie Piroffsky
Alexander II
Moscow
Russakoff
Augustus Sala
St. Petersburg
Vladimire and
Nichoas
Martin
Golos
Russia
Paris
Switzerland
Germany
Roussakoff
Hartmann
Fiume
Water-covered road sign warns of impassable route
A pool across a road in County Tipperary has a pole with a board reading that when the water rises over the board the road becomes impassable. The message serves as a warning to travelers about flooding risk in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipperary
Wort Cure Promises Relief for Torpid Bowels Piles
An early 19th century ad claims Wort cures torpid bowels piles and back pain. It advises readers to obtain Wort from druggists in dry or liquid form and promises relief without further suffering.
Cat Uses Feigned Death to Ambush Birds on Nevada Plain
A man spots a large cat lying on its back among a flock of small birds. The cat pretends to be dead to lure prey, then swiftly rolls and grabs a bird. After a short feast it retreats to a windward spot and resumes feigning death to repeat the tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
William Harcourt
Harcourt
Natal
Roberts
Mansion House
Berlin
London Times
Victoria
Frederick William
St. Petersburg
Reichstag
Russia
Germany
Plains
Nevada
Socialist Reichstag member Hasselman speech copies found in Leipsic
Copies of Hasselman's New York speech were distributed to thousands in Leipsic and found in soldiers' knapsacks. The item suggests cross border political agitation and wartime sentiment among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nice
Savant
Arendt Schelling
Mme. McQuay
New York
Hasselman
Reichstag
Leipsic
Proii Seeks Redress Over Six Years Bed-Ridden Costs
A fragmentary note describes Proii, aged 61, claiming 1200 in costs from six years of illness, citing Hop Bitter Cohen bottles as contributing to expenses and requesting public acknowledgment of the benefit to everyone.
Texas land and cattle history from Brazos to Rio Grande
The Texan region between the Brazos and Rio Grande and north of the 31st parallel is traced from Apache and Comanche hunting grounds to a grass rich cattle grazing area. Fort Yuma era, forts, ranches, and grange stockmen spurred expansion as Pacific railway plans emerged. Grain crop yields rose with favorable rains, highlighting the land as best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brazos and
Rio Grande
Fort Yuma
Pacific Railway Company
The Order of United Americans and the Know Nothing Phenomenon
The piece traces Kossuth's U S visit inspiring the Order of United Americans, evolving into the Know Nothing party. It notes secret lodges and symbols, cross religious and political ties, and pledges to country while leaders lack education and governance skills. It warns leaders’ bigotry toward Rome and looming decay as movement wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Kossuth
United States
Order of United Americans
Republic
Church of Rome
Louisiana
Mility
Shopping Wisdom From An Old Lady
An elderly woman recalls her simple rule when shopping. She asks for what she needs, checks suitability, and buys if cheap and easy to obtain, avoiding long talk or hesitation. Her practical advice reflects thrift and decisive buying.
Husband’s bride jokes about cold feet in marriage
A humorous exchange describes a newlywed young woman six months after her wedding when asked if she fears cold feet. She replies with ingenuous humor that the feet are hers but the ownership remains in question, revealing a playful attitude toward matrimony.
Quote compares us to a woman with slight religious touches
The speaker likens everyone to a poor ignorant woman who admits to having religion only in slight, occasional touches whenever questioned. This pointed remark underscores casual or inconsistent faith among people.
Wind Finds Its Way Across Quiet Town
A breezy day stirs activity as the wind moves through streets and ears, bringing a hint of chill and a rhythm to daily routines. Residents note the gusty spell shaping conversations and light reactions around the neighborhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arge
West Liberty
H. Rivers
Dubuque
Omaha
Oskaloosa Herald
Pittsburg Landing
Shiloh Church
Hattie Duel
Iona Cic
Sioux City Journal
Millie
Lou Wade
Parkersburg
Fonda
Zenas W. May
Des Moines
E. XK. Young
Cedar Falls
Morrrison
J. ©. Farrell
W. H. George
Farrell
J. A. Rhomberg
K. Graves
Mr. Rhemer
Freidrich
Washington
Washincron
Voorhees
Morrill
Chase
Senate
Brown
Hoar
Beck
Logan
Pieton
Wasumeron
Ingalls
Dawes
Johnston
Robertson
New York Senate
Bayard
Malone
Rddleberger
Mahone
Riddleharger
Riddlebarger
Conkling
Sherman
Harris
Hampton
South Carolina
Yeas
Nays
Mstone
Mee Bagoer
Speec
Weekly Review
General News Immunary
Cincinnati
Ripley
Ohlo
Wheeling
West Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
Jersey City
Union Pacific Railway Company
Grand Island
Neb
McDougle
Texas Central Railroad
Annis
Ind
John Knight
Geo. K. Leet
Gannon & McGrath
E. B. Fairfield
Hillside College
Michigan
Nebraska State University
Menden, Ill
Kalamazoo
Excelsior Manufacturing Company
Moulders’ Union
Pennsylvania Salt Manufactory
Greenwich Point
Samuel L. Vanderslice
Fred Bartlett
Frank J. Bauman
Bar Association of St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Bauman
West
Keokuk
Memphis
Hamburg
Department of State
Altona
Hambus- American Steamship Company
American Objects
Tron Free
Pierre
Dakota
Fort Pierre
Far West
Europe
William Cooney
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Christ
Worcester
Mass
New Mexico Colonization Company
Garfield
Harvey
Howard University
New Mexico
Thomas M. Halpin
D’ Arcy McGee
the Nation
Memphis Bulletin
Admiral Semmes
Col. McClure
Maryland
Delaware
Battle Creek
Mich
Henry Ingram
Denver
J. W. Ellis
Winslow, Lancier & Co
John C. Bullitt
Drexel, Morgan & Co
The
North Pacific
Billings
Villard
Northern Pacific
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
Nottingham
B. F. Ash
Laporte
Thomas H. Stevenson
Henderson
Collinwood
Lace
Tabernacle
Cleveland
Schneider
United States Express Company
Charles Lockwood
American Express
Frank Barnett
Crime
Oaksville
James Walsh
Barbara Groenthal
Muncie
Ira Miller
John McLioney
Abilene
Texas Pacific Railroad
Ashuelot Savings Bank
Winchester
N. H
Elleray Albee
Dallas
Kalloch
de Young
Chronicle
Denver Tribune
Las Vegas
J. H. Curry
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe R. R
Joseph Bright
Lizzie Barton
Joliet
Stais Prison
Vanpah
San Bernardino County
Dantel Keistler
Dan
Presque Isle County
Rawlins
Wyoming
George
F. C. Sessions
Commercial Bank
New York Times
James Orr
Schultz & Southwick
Orr
G. A. Hartman
Chas. W. Perkins
la Salle Street
Florence McNeil
India
Mooney
O'Donnell
Coleman
Ireland
Pharles
Tipperary County
Dillon
Fitzgerald
Dublin
Times
Nicheuw Ni
Imperial Court of Justice
Africa
Potchefstroom
21St Regiment
O'd
Potchefstrom
RCME
Pecci
Jassy
Harper's Magazine
Missouri River
Montana
Idaho
Missouri
Stewart
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