Prehistoric Collections at Iowa Masonic Library Highlighted
The Iowa Masonic library showcases a valuable cache of prehistoric implements and minerals from the US government. Readers gain access to Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge and Bureau of Ethnology works with labeled specimens and notes on discovery sites. A cavalry life section details post routines, drills, and a recent promotion. Troop F moves to Fort Leavenworth next week as a trial unfolds after a fatal knife attack stemming from a quarrel between a striker and a private.
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Iowa Masonic Library
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Bureau of Ethnology
Proceedings
The
National Museum
Ft. Leavenworth
Notable Articles in the April Century Review
The April Century features essays on New York as a diverse city and Williamsburg history by Edwin A. Start. It includes Mary Hartwell Catherwood’s praised writings, a Longfellow reference to Evangeline, and Woodrow Wilson’s take on Cleveland’s cabinet. It also surveys gender dress at the World's Fair and Stead on Home Rule, plus a key piece by That Judge Gary on the Chicago anarchists of 1886 and their trial.
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Edwin A. Start
Williamsburg
Tufts College
William Zachary Gladwin
Kaskaskia
Atlantic
Longfeliow
Evangeline
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Edward Everett Hale
Harvard
Woodrow Wilson
Cleveland
Stead
Gary
Chicago
Army Life and the Gallant Sixth at Ft Niobrara
Fr Nicoprara recounts army life in 1890 91 with the Galloping Sixth cavalry transferred from New Mexico to the Sioux campaign under Gen Miles. He recalls four months in Wyoming during the Rustler campaign with drills marches outposts and living in the open air as a young officer.
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Nicoprara
Carr
New Mexico
Miles
Ft. Niobrara
Wyoming
Great Quadrangular Debate at Philadelphia Series Details
The Farmers Tribune notes a set of public policy debates in Philadelphia on which party offers the best means for workers. Speakers include Col. Henry Watterson for Democrats on March 24, Rev. Russell H. Conwell for Church on March 29, Hon. J. B. Weaver for Populists on April 6, and Hon. Stewart L. Woodford for Republicans on April 18. Talks will be published verbatim in order in the Des Moines Tribune starting April 5. Subscriptions offered for both newspapers at two dollars per year.
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Henry Watterson
Russell H. Conwell
J. B. Weaver
Stewart L. Woodford
Farmers Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
the Tribune
the Intelligencer
Sunday Labor Controversy Over a Columbia Church
In Columbia South Carolina Sadie Means a poor orphaned worker was suspended from Presbyterian membership for operating a telephone on Sunday. The church refused her request for a dismissal letter and denied communion calling Sunday labor improper. The piece defends Miss Means and criticizes the church for hypocrisy urging synod appeal and restoration.
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South
Columbia
South Carolina
Sadie Means
Presbyterian Church
Miss Means
Register
Easton Farmer Swindled Over Forks In Paper Scam
The New York Tribune reports an Easton Connecticut farmer was tricked by a plausible stranger into signing papers he believed were barn rent but turned out to be a negotiable note and a separate release. A second impostor then used a forged demand note to collect funds. The episode shows gullibility across regions and caution against con artists.
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New York Tribune
Easton
Connecticut
Importation rules for breeding animals announced
The notice explains new U S import rules effective April 25 1893 requiring pedigree certificates for breeding animals and registration in breed flock books or by a secretary affidavit. It notes sheep may be recorded by flock books and urges Story County residents to donate to fund Iowa’s exhibit at the Worlds Fair, offering a directory voucher for $2 donations.
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United States
Iowa
E. F. Cook
Lake City
Story County
Lucy Larcom remembered as New England poet of factory era
The Pioneer Press notes the death of Lucy Larcom in Boston last week. Though not as famed as some peers she was dear to New Englanders for her early work in Lowell as a factory girl doffer and writer. Her life linked to Lowell’s cotton mills and the region’s literary circle including Whittier and Phillips Brooks. Her later verse emphasizes religion while earlier pieces like Hannah Binding Shoes remain folk-like.
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Bostom
Lucy Larcom
New England
Larcom
Jacy Larcom
Lowell
St. Nicholas
Whittier
Phillips Brooks
Hannah Binding Shoes
Pioneer Press
He Takes His Choice In Lemars Urban Cure Law
A Lemars Iowa ordinance offers drunken offenders a choice between reform funded by the city or ten days of hard labor with a ball and chain on the streets. The first offender reportedly chose reform, a humorous but practical way to curb drunkenness while saving the city from enforcing personal tastes. The piece notes potential future records of choices and jokes about Lemars needing fresh workers if roads suffer.
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Keeley
Lemars
Iowa
Ress
Iowa Grain Exhibit Plan Faces Skepticism from Outside Press
The Iowa Commissioners authorized C. B. Young to collect grain and seeds and build a glass miniature capitol to showcase Iowa at a world audience. Despite substantial funding, external papers question the exhibit as a possible swindle, creating distrust among some citizens.
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Iowa
Ilinois
Lowa
C. 3
American girl eclipses Phileas Fogg in journey tale
The item recalls Jules Verne and asks if an American girl surpassed Phileas Fogg by completing a world circuit in under seventy three days. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Discovery for scrofula and consumption, with testimonials and other advertised medicines amid period notices.
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Jules Verne
Phileas Fogg
Phileas
Dr. Pierce
Draft horse needs large chest and square shoulders
A draft horse should display a broad chest and strong square shoulders, emphasizing power and utility in heavy labor. Proper build supports pulling capacity and overall stamina for work tasks.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending April 15 1893
Several property deeds recorded. Vile Shorsbakkan transfers to John Pierson for parcels described as two lots and surrounding lines. Nels Highland to Jacob and Susan Rimathie for a 6200 dollar tract. J F Gillespie to JC Ulum for three lots in Nevada. IRRLCo to Susan E Hipsher for Lot 1 Blk 39 Blairs Second Addition Ames. Frank W Hilland to J S Shearer for two lots in Maxwell. Thomas Houge to Torris Sawick for Lot 5 Blk 3 Sheldahl. M E church Trustees to Edward and Jennie Crane for two lots in Ontario. J W Kinsell to C C King and J M McArthur for Lot 4 Blk 12 Blairs Addition Cole. Wharlotte E Southwick to M M Mason for Lot 6 and portions of Lot 3 Blk 28 Cambridge. F A MecLain to S A Hix for Lots 3 and 4 Blk 1 Cornells Addition Nevada. M D Finch to Calvin B and Chas J Finch for several fractional sections. Isaac H Eagleberger to Jas Eagleberger for parts of sections 21 84 23 84 24. J W Ambrose to Louis Holyeck for Part of Lot 14 84 21.
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Vile Shorsbakkan and
John Pierson Behs
Nels Highland
Jacob and
Susan Rimathe
J F Gillespie
JC Ulum
Nevada
Irrlco
Susan E Hipsher
Blairs
Ad Ames
Frank W Hilland
J S Shearer
Maxwell
Thomas Houge
Torris Sawick
Sheldahl
M E Church
Edward
Jennie Crane
Ontario
How to Make a Fire Kindler
Instructions describe dipping connecbs into melted rosin and tar, then drying them to create a fire kindler.
How to Imitate Ivory Paste Formula
Imitation ivory is made by mixing isinglass with brandy and finely powdered eggshells to form a paste. The mixture is poured into a greased mold and allowed to set into a solid, ivory toned shape.
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Ivory
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Official Directory
A. P. Kine
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B. N. Moss
D. Chamberlin
Ates
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Pio Fy
Board OF Supervisors
W. Lipp
John Joanson
B. Shaw
Franklin
Palestine
Sherman
Parley Sheldon
A. B. Maxwell
E. R. Chamberlain John Hoggatt
Methodist Episcopal
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Christian Endeavor
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M. RickMan
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J. Douglass
United Brethren
Union Praise
ByaRon Clark
Christian
J. K. Hester
American S. S. Union
L. Wilson
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W. M. Brurer
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Chas E. Hunt
West House
Ames, Lowa
G. A. Underwood
Tyorney
U. S
District of Iowa
Union National Bank
Albert Richmond
L. M. Bosworth
Faber
Aphro Medicine Company
Western Branch
Portland
Oregon
New Life
E. C. West
L M Bosworth
Anese LE
U. S. Gov’t
New World
Mitchell
Foster
Winchell Berthels
Edmund Clarence Stedman
New York
Berlin
Philadelphia
Army Life
Democratic Party
People’s Party
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Church
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Loren Tresecott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Venus
Venus of Milo
Strength and Health
L. M. Bosworth’s
New York City
Chauncey Depew
Elkhart
Ind
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Great German Medicine Co
Dullam
Benjamin Ganger
Hood
Joy
Robert Stewart
Petaluma
Cal
Westerman & Arnold
City
Asie! FT
Qwer Seeds
Laviss
Italia
Meoniala
Ae Baos
Rin
Javie
Brooklyn
Grace
Eckford
Hi. Moore & CO
Henry Wood
Oran
Ula
Em Ratte
Addrireas
Rk Place
J W Kinsell
C C King
J M McArthur
Ad Cole
Wharlotte
Southwick
Mason
Cambridge
Cornells
M D Finch
Calvin B
Chas J Finch
Isaac H Eagleberger
Jas Eagieberger
Ambrose
Louis Holyeck
Skandinaven
Skandinaven and Intelligencer
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Minnesota
Montana
Manitoba
Dakotas
Idaho
Washington
Minnetonka
Duluth
Ashland
Spirit Lake
Clear Lake
White Bear Lake
Northwest
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Arizona
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Texas
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Labama
Mississippi
Louisiana
OWA
Ackfert
Gew
Imanagen
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Thar
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Pasa
Marsnalltown
Grove Bros
New York Weekly Tribune
N. Y
Tribune
Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
Monty
Pati
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