Barnum Remembered As Patron Saint Of Cheerfulness
The Intelligencer notes P. T. Barnum is dead but his fame lives. He will be canonized in the nation as a patron saint of cheerfulness. The piece quotes a saying that a moment's work on clay tells more than an hour on brick and urges early work with children’s education before it hardens.
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Barnum
Moses Carlton
Somerville
Mass
Samuel Dawson
Wapsie River
McCausland
Clinton
Folletts
John Tikal
Benjamin Harrison
Palo
Green
Mediapolis
Burlington
Hirschberg
Wakefield
Lyon County
Iowa
W.H. Dyke
Dyke Brothers
Charles City Intelligencer
Canandaigua
N. Y
Samuel Dyke
U.S. A
Saratoga
Charles City
Census report offers solace to the afflicted
The LeMars Sentinel comments on a census report describing it as curing pains and furnishing consolation to those suffering, labeling the piece as a philosophical reflection on its impact.
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LeMars Sentinel
The Homestead Letter Sparks Monopoly Debate
A long article from The Homestead dated April 10 stirs up animal imagery while arguing that monopoly sentiments appeal to thoughtful members in the northwest. The piece links to the Alliance of the South and critiques ms Allcance influence, signaling a regional political discussion.
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Northwest
Day of Celebration Promoted by Iowa Schools
Supt Sabin issued a leaflet to Guthe Iowa schools announcing a day of celebration starting tomorrow. The pamphlet is a creditable collection wholly from Iowa writers and deserves reader gratitude for the labor and care invested.
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Sabin
Timely warning on forsaking hymns for cheap verses
Inland Christian Advocate urges readers to value traditional church hymns over vapid modern verses. It argues standard hymns provide culture and spiritual benefit, advising Sabbath School and meetings adopt the classic hymns to avoid dulling faith and devotion.
Senator Allison in Sunday World’s Fair Sermon Moment
A preacher opposed to Sunday opening of the World’s Fair asks supporters to rise. Senator Allison remained seated, sparking nationwide telegraphs and political commentary. The incident is treated cautiously by factions, with disbelief about its political value and relevance to the Exposition debate.
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du Guque
Hhis Speal
Allison
Weather and crop report and Washington notes 1891
Central Station Des Moines reports late spring with two to three week delay, heavy snow and impassable roads, but warmer weather improving conditions for fall grain. Freezing days early April, rain and wind events. forage scarce but prospects improve for fall wheat and fruit. Washington dispatch covers Blaine Fauncefote talks on reciprocity, Behring sea arbitration, Jay Gould visit, Senator Manderson on printing reforms, and Harrison expected for Patent Centennial ceremonies.
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Cen
Baron Fava
Department of State
Blaine
United States
Jay Gould
Gould
General Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Wanamaker
St. Louis
Manderson
Senate Committee On Printing
Congressional Record
Pacific States
Roanoke
Chattanooga
Memphis
Tenn
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
Little Shock
Ark
Dallas
Galveston
el Paso
Tex
Yuma
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Portland
Olympia
Puget Sound
Harrison
Des Moines Musical Event and Regional News Highlights
State and local items report the Marine Band's Des Moines concert at Foster's Opera House on April 23, plus aRock Island collision injuring several, a Sigourney school contest in Keokuk county, drownings near Burlington, a Boone child deadly fire, pilfering rings in Burlington, a Des Moines death by self harm of Melville Hammond, and a Floyd county official's death.
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Marine
Des Moines
Foster’s Opera House
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Burlington
Mississippi River
Maggie Richards
Boone
Chicago
Melville Hammond
Grinnell
Morgan
Miner
Ft. Dodge
Eleanor Little
Dubuque
Story County Board of Supervisors April 1891 Session
Proceedings record the April 1891 meeting of Story County Iowa Board of Supervisors detailing actions, reports, and official orders discussed during the session. The document notes county business items, financial authorizations, and administrative decisions affecting local governance.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
R. W. Liddle
J. R. Stewart
Anfin Ersland
Maggie Ewald
Board of Supervisors of
De Witts Little Early Risers Sold By Druggists
An array of advertisements tout De Witt s Little Early Risers as effective pills for liver stomach and bowel disorders claiming small size and sure relief. Also notes Harper s Magazine entering its forty first year with May issue and upcoming Harper s Bazar content by Olive Thorne Miller Mary Gay Humphreys and Bessie Chandler.
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de Witt
Harper’s Magazine
Harper’s Bazar
Olive Thorne Miller
Mary Gay Humphreys
Nathan
Bessie Chandler
The Ban Trust Knocked Out Card to the Public
A notice discusses a pamphlet about reprinting the Encyclopaedia Britannica by Scribner and company. It touts price at 1.50 per volume, claims over half a million volumes sold in six months, and offers a trial with volume 1 for 60 cents plus postage. The ad invites inspection and outlines credit toward a full set and contact at K S Peale & Co in Chicago.
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Nellis Chas
Nelewn
Nelson JS
Nelson
Witness Fees Sons
Nodsk
Norris Frea
Constable
Norris A
Nelson O
Olson Josie
OW Peterson Peter
Proctor Geodyome
Peter
Poland
Pierce Baw
Peck Jolu
Poser
Plunk
Peterson Peter Peterson
Rial
Labor
Brie
Purkhiser Lillian
Parkinson
Mdse Poor ‘Farm
Star’s
Parrott & Sons M
Purinton CC
Paine & Son, Nting
Quinn
O County
Ces Fest Vane
Therford
Ryan
Roe
Robb James
Board of Health
Bingham A
Roland B& T Co
Richardson & Jayne
Sanders J F
Shugart Peter
Silliman
Sherman Nettie
Shugare
S K
Sheed x
Schmellik John
Beggs
Stewart
Sebastian Henry
Smith
Stuckslager Harley
Simi Fi
Shepherd L K
Stenber
John
Stratier Son
Ace Farm
Taylor Hiram
Clover Pe High Wed
Templeton
Tilden Gee G
Berlin
Ous Encyclopaedia Britannica
Edinburgh
Farmers Journal Free Offer From The American Farmer
An advertisement promotes The American Farmer published in Cleveland Ohio. It offers a free three farm journal trial to subscribers paying all arrears and one year in advance. New subscribers also pay one year in advance. The journal is illustrated and ranks among leading agricultural papers. Regular price is $1.00 a year.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
Nationaleg 5 Wa
Miles' Pills Claim Nerve Based Liver Regulation
An advertisement proclaims Dr Miles' Pills regulate the liver stomach and bowels via nerves, offering a quick cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It targets men women and children and notes 50 doses cost 25 cents with free samples at L M Bosworth's.
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Miles
L. M Bosworth’s
To Consumptives Cure for Lung Diseases Offered Free
A claimant states a sure cure for asthma catarrh and bronchitis is available free of charge. He claims health restored after years of consumption and urges sufferers to write to Tom Edward A. Wisex in Williams Kings County New York for a copy of the prescription.
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Nedarany
Eans
Toms Epward A. Wisex
Williams Kings County
New York
M Bosworth Blemish Cure Ad in Ames
A promotional notice for a blemish cure for horses cites English Spavin Lini and other ailments. The advertisement claims dramatic results and a single bottle price of 350, sold by M Bosworth, Druggist, Ames.
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Byte M. Bosworth
Ames
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Nevada
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