Irregular items from Ida county to Iowa City news
A collage of notes: a Ida county couple divorce in one week, a Neigborhood horse accident near Afton ends in death, 56 children in four families near Independence, war relief receipts total 22412.58, a Richland farmer Morley Baldwin killed near New Sharon, a Davenport fortune via J K Leanhart, a burned residence in Iowa City, a five year old foot injury by a rail, and the Monona Old Settlers plan a September Arcola picnic inviting county residents prior to 1861.
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Ida County
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Council Bluffs
J. K. Leanhart
Davenport
Marshall
Wis
Beloit
Lyon County
Afton
Lizzie
Iowa
Warsh Relief Fund
Morley M. Baldwin
Richland Township
Mahaska County
New Sharon
Iowa City
Dr. Graham
Minneapolis
W. Graynor
Cedar Rapids
Monona
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Quincy
Howell
Omaha
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George Parrott
Elk Mountain
U. P
Carbon
Wyoming
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Tip Vincent
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Missouri River
Miles City
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U. S
Irwin
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Kansas
Nebraska
Court House
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Kansas City
Fremont
Illinois
Jacksonville
Indiana
John
Kate
Maggie
Statewide and national briefs August news rundown
A broad digest notes Kansas census figures around one million, Chicago fire losses of 15000, royal birth expected end August, grasshopper and army worm crop damage in New York and Illinois, California wheat optimism, and a series of fires, drownings, crimes, and legal actions across America. Notable items include a Minne sota threshing boiler explosion killing three, Iowa and Nebraska race meet plans, and regional arrests for horse theft and murder cases.
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Chicago
Spain
Onondaga and Cortlandt
New York
Hancock and Grant clash over reconstruction power in New Orleans
A read of Emery A. Storrs claims Hancock defied Congress, attempted to overturn Reconstruction in Louisiana, and faced opposition from Grant. The piece traces Hancock’s orders, Grant’s rebuke, and the political clash between Republican loyalty and Johnsonian policy amid national debate.
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Emery A. Storrs
Burlington
Iowa
Gillant
Hancock
Andrew Johnson
Congress
Orleas
Sta
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Sheridan
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Eolder
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Haneck
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Ares
Johnson
Monroe
Washington
Democratic Party
Merren
America
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Tilden
Barns Makes Boastful Prayer Claim In Congregation
An elderly man, Mr Barnes, boasted during prayer that his spiritual stance would keep him and others safe in heaven while the rest remain on earth. He claimed he could guide others and implied a long stay after the others are saved.
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Mr. Barnes
Barnwell
Barnes
Utah bachelor preacher doctor and lawyer urged to try Vidle Eoap Bitters
The Albany Times mocks a Utah man with few wives calling him comparatively a bachelor and argues no man can do good work preach sound sermons or pursue law without relief. It notes dull minds and unsettled nerves and promotes Vidle Eoap Bitters as a remedy.
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Utah
Ibany Times
Gas piping dangers threaten London streets and public safety
The Daily Telegraph warns that a nationwide network of gas pipes filled with a volatile mixture creates a constant explosion risk. A single careless act within any district could trigger a citywide disaster affecting homes, stations, theaters, and business centers with no warning.
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London
Daily Telegraph
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Charlotte Street
Erey Street
Strand
Picadilly
Royal Exchange
Miners Duel Over Shakespeare Milton Debate Ends In Parody
Two Colorado miners argued over Shakespeare and Milton, agreed to submit to a three bartender committee, which knew neither poet. Without texts, they offered original quotations and the panel ruled both were the worst two poets ever, refusing to pick the worst.
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Colorado
Shakespeare
Milton
Eight Men Die In Mexham Colliery Explosion
A colliery explosion near Mexham Wales claimed eight miners lives a few days ago. Rescue and inquiry efforts follow as authorities assess causes and safety practices at the mine.
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Mexham
Wales
Dr Bull's Syrup Per Bottle Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Syrup with the price per bottle listed at 23 cents. The informal pitch urges readers to try the product for reliable results.
West cyclone scene sparks traveler and native dialogue
A traveler notes the cyclone’s aftermath at West as a native calls the area a place “tuk by storm.” A separate aside mentions unlucky numbers at a dinner table and a marriage planning, while a medical ad touts Kidney-Wort as a cure with claimed quantities and benefits.
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Tuk
Smithers
Injeany to vote Hancock as Corners unite
The text argues for Hancock as the nominee to satisfy the Corners in Indiana and the South, promising post offices, pensions, and southern restoration favors if elected. It touts local figures Issaker Gavitt Cap tain M Pelter and Deekin Pogram, and specifies support for Hancock to gain northern votes and national benefits.
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Deekin Pogram
Hancock
Bascom
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Tilden
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Condooshuns
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Nominashen Uv
Lowe
Wild
Issaker Gavitt
Suthen Pacific
Fedrer
Lubbock
Pollock
Deci
Hancock Corjelly
Injeany
Forthcomin
Britenia
PetroLeem V. Nassy
Porter speech stirs Indiana race on Hancock Garfield issue
Judge Porter Republican candidate for governor argues Democrats threaten national unity and power. He cites their history and foresees a solid South, redrawn states, and altered Senate balance if Democrats win, urging readers to study the facts amid Indiana campaigning.
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Cour
Garfield
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United States
Porter
Texas
Utah
A Curious Sort of Women and the Married Flirt
A critical portrait of a married flirt described as a bold, chatty predator who exploits lovers and tickets, while her meek husband acts as her provider and banker. The piece condemns her social schemes, flaunting attention, and jealousy tactics, noting her home is a mere sleep space.
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Coan
The Log Cabin and Ward Cider Campaign
The passage traces the origin of the Log Cabin and Hard Cider campaign nicknames from a Washington newspaper comment on General Harrison. It notes Whig adoption of the epithets and a paper-ball craze spreading across states, with the era’s signature slogan “Keep the pail a-rolling” appearing in context.
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Chieribune
Washington
Baltimore Republican
Van
Census Enumerator Tracks Elderly Widow Mystery
A Mc Lenhan county enumerator reports a widow and a boy dispute over age. The field note notes the boy claimed to be older than he is and the widow appears to be seven years older in the record. Authorities investigate the discrepancy in the census entry.
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Tanner
McLenhan County
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