Republican Ticket and State Officials Named
Governor Boies cites New York ban on corn raising and argues Iowa and other states lose value from corn crops. The piece lists Republican ticket candidates H C Wheeler Geo Van Houten M Weaver Supt Henry Sabin and DT Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wheeler
Sac
Whee
Taos
Geo. van Houten
Taylor
Ss. M. Weaver
Hardin
Henry Sabin
Clinton
Om DT. Campbell
Jasper
Yrom
Boies
New York
Bannet
Iowa
Albany Man Named 15 Year ABR Commander in Chief
John Palmer of Albany New York is named the new 15 year commander in chief for the ABR, a leadership appointment signaling strategic changes within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
Albany
New York
Prohi Not the Only Issue
A brief note credits the Le Mars Series for the article titled Prohi not the Only Issue that appeared on the page last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
le Mars
Music Purchasers Highlight Works by J Herbert and Geo
The listing notes favors from 3 Sons Co Chicago for two music pieces a Tenor and Male Quartette titled in his Hair composed by J Herbert and a piano piece The Zulus Patrol by Geo. Brainard Company supplies the latest music and vocal works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3 Sons Co
Chicago
J. Herbert
Geo
Brainard Company
Pot Vocal
Lincoln spoke in Iowa during Kirkwood campaign
W H Lathrp of this city reports that Abraham Lincoln visited Council Bluffs in 1859 during the Kirkwood Dodge campaign. The future president spoke at a political meeting in support of Kirkwood, the Republican nominee for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa
W. H. Lathrp
Kirkwood
Dodge
Council Bluffs
Couple Injured When Ship Ties Up at New York Wharf
Fr Henry Wallace and his wife spent a month in Europe and traveled home aboard the Etruria. A landing at the New York wharf caused a ship collision injuring Mrs Wallace who fractured two ribs. She is recovering in Philadelphia and will accompany her husband to Des Moines next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Europe
Old Country
Etruria
New York
Willis Menard a Pioneering Ex Congressman Now Census Clerk
The Baltimore American notes Willis Menard, once the first Black man to sit in Congress, now works as a census clerk at $720 a year. He earns $15 a week, keeps a low profile, and is respected for courtesy, culture, and dignity while seeking to fulfill his duty under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Menard
Census Bureau
House of Representatives
Megro
Congress
Baltimore American
Weather Summary from Iowa Central Station
Iowa weather report for the past week notes an average temperature about one degree below normal with slight excess in the last three days. Sunshine has been ample and rainfall near seasonal averages, except in parts of the 8 W district with heavy showers. Harvest conditions remain favorable and small grain crops are largely secured statewide. Threshing reports are flattering with a good harvest outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgentral Station
Phere Agen
Iowa
Danly
8. W
August Crop Report Summary Shows Higher Yields Predicted
The year round up indicates oats and wheat yields above August averages while corn shows strong progress and an improved outlook since August 1. With 5 to 6 weeks of favorable weather, a handsome corn yield is expected. note also reports of fatal black tongue cases among cattle near McCausland in Scott county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCausland
Scott County
Pella Opera Note and Wide Iowa Political Nominations
State brief covers Pella home talent performing The Fairy Grotto last Friday, Polk County Democrats nominating a full ticket, and Roger Q. Mills addressing a statewide Democratic meeting in Iowa City. Also notes social unrest, crime, fire losses, and local civic developments across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Polk County
Keokuk
Iowa
John McCarten
Dubuque
Roger Q. Mills
Free Trade Democrat
Texas
Iowa City
Political outlook interview on Ohio swing and 1888 race
The interviewee, questioned by four correspondents, doubts Ohio will vote Campbell in. He says the tariff would help Democrats in doubtful states while the silver issue could hurt the East. He predicts Harrison as Republican nominee and hedges on Cleveland as Democrat candidate. He avoids discussing his own speakership bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corresponden
Campbell
Ohio
Harrison
Cleveland
Des Moines Letter Highlights Bar Association and Local Industry
Des Moines notes C A Dudley and Judge Phillipps chosen as delegates to the American Bar Association meeting in Boston on August 26. J J Stucky to issue call for the Tenth Annual Reunion of the Iowa Union ex Prisoners of War at the State Fairground September 1 and 2. Also reports a revival of walnut log shipments and a new sawmill and box factory. Includes Secretary of State crime figures and county costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bar Association of
C. A. Dudley
Phillipps
American Bar Association
Boston
J.J. Stucky
Iowa Union ex-Prisoners of War Association
State Fairground
S. F. Prouty
Europe
Germany
R. R. Commission
Adair
Audubon
Dickinson
Hamilton
Howard
Winnebago
Executive Council
Various International and National News Briefs
Frederic Douglass resigns as U.S. Minister to Hayti while the Y M C A convenes in Amsterdam. Nine Italian laborers injured in a New Haven railroad collision. Harrison appoints Richard C. Shannon to a Central American mission. Tornado devastates Ashland and Washburn Wisconsin causing fatalities and injuries. A fast horse injures spectators at a St. Louis track. A Philadelphia butcher marries Jennie Van Sicklen, linked to American gypsy royalty. The Duke of Cleveland’s title nears extinction with his death. Choctaw ejectment orders resume as intermarried nonresidents may be removed. Mrs. Mary T. Holmes plans a Mississippi memorial school for colored girls. Irish MPs shift allegiance amid party splits. Treasury fears a planned bold robbery by a looting ring in the city with a signed warning letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Douglass
U.S
Hayti
Amsterdam
Holland
New Haven
Conn
Harrison
Richard C. Shannon
New York
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Ashland
Washburn
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Lynch
Philadelphia
Jennie van Sicklen
Mary T. Holmes
Rockford
Mississippi
Presbyterian Church
Belfast
Dillon
O’brien
House of Commons
Treasury
Tramps
the Watch
Turkish Minister Mavroyeni Bey Stirs Bar Harbor Society
The Turkish Minister to the United States Mavroyeni Bey wins friendly interest in Bar Harbor. He is described as advanced in age with a well shaped head, intelligent forehead, dark hair, and a distinctive mouth suggesting kindness and decision. His demeanor blends epicurean sensuality with a courteous presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavroyeni Bey
United States
Bar Harbor
Was It death by own action in Demorest's Family Magazine
Was It death by own action is discussed in Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s story in Demorest's Family Magazine September issue. The piece, titled by the author, explores marriage failure alongside other reads and illustrations including Brazil, a moose hunting tale, seven days’ tramp, and baseball imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Demorest
Family Magazine
Brazil
W. Jennings Demorest
Eastern St
New York City
General Booth's Home Farm expands for London poor at Hadley
General Booth reports a large number of the London poor employed on his Home farm at Hadley Essex and plans to increase accommodations as numbers rise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Booth
London
Hadley
Essex
New York Collectors and Druggists Endorse Remedies
The advertisement boasts Amnica Salve and Electricitte remedies with strong guarantees and refunds if unsatisfactory. It credits L. M. Bosworth, a druggist, and notes a tradition of long tenure for New York Collectors, highlighting resignation as customary alongside collecting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astion
New York
Iowa State Fair Returns with Vast Exhibits and Grand Races
Des Moines hosts an August 25 to September 4 fair with nearly $35,000 in premiums across stock, farm, dairy, workshop, and household halls. The grounds include 11 cattle barns for 525 head, 12 horse barns for 354 head, 90 hog pens, 120 sheep pens, a large poultry house, expansive expositions halls, power upgrades, and a grand race program featuring a one half mile track, a 6000-seat amphitheater, and a Texas-sized trotting and pacing slate. The event includes a grand cattle and horse parade, Sunday divine service with sacred concert, and free admission for old soldiers on select days. Camping grounds with electric lighting and rental tents are available, plus the outstanding Independence Driving Park meeting August 24–29 with $90,000 in stakes and anticipated record fields. Volunteers, pace and harness stars, and top breeders are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Uip
Iowa
John R. Shaffer
Independence Driving Park
United States
Guarantee of Dr King’s New Discovery for Throat and Chest
An advertisement promises guaranteed relief from throat chest or lung ailments with Dr King’s New Discovery. If unsatisfied, purchase price is refunded. bottle offered free at L M Bosworth’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Early Better Name For The Rebel Horse Directory
A quip notes that the name Longstreet from a rebel generals directory is less fitting for a fast horse than Early which would suit the speedier animal better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Restorative Nervice touted over World’s Fair impact
The article contrasts the upcoming World's Fair in a young city with the supposed benefits of Dr. Franklin Miles's Restorative Nervice. It claims the remedy cures nervousness dyspepsia headaches dizziness sleeplessness neuralgia and debility and offers trial bottles and a free book via L M Bosworth. The piece notes no opium or dangerous drugs and jokes about evangelist Rev Psalm Small after a Philadelphia Press nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
L. M. Bosworth’s
Remarkable Heart Cure Claims Heal Longstanding Disease
The item highlights claimed cures of heart disease using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. It cites Mrs Elmira Hatch of Elkhart Indiana and Mary L Baker of Ovid Michigan who supposedly recovered after 20 years. Also notes druggist S C Linburger of San Jose Illinois and Levi Logan of Buchanan Michigan endorsing the remedy with testimonials. It mentions L M Bosbook distributing the cure and Robert J Burdette preaching in Germantown Pennsylvania about the preacher’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Hatch
Elkhart
Ind
Mary L. Baker
Ovid
Mich
S.C. Linburger
San Jose
Ill
Miles
Levi Logan
Buchanan
L. M. Bos
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offered By Local Druggist
Bucklen arnica salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and more with a money back guarantee. sold by L M Bosworth a local druggist dated may 21 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Theosophical Societies Led by Olcott and Beasant
Colonel Olcott and Mrs Annie Besant have assumed leadership of all theosophical societies in Europe unifying activities and direction across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Olcott
Annie Besant
Theosophical Societies
Europe
De Witt's Little Early Risers Advertised Cure Claims
An advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation biliousness and sick headache. The copy implies the product can prevent or cure various ailments by aiding digestion and regularity. No further data on efficacy or sourcing is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Witt
Hall's Hair Re Newer Cures Hair Loss Claim
A fragment states hair loss results from gland or root action or scalp disease and claims Hall's Hair Re newer can cure it. The note reflects a historical patent medicine claim without scientific backing.
Early Remedies and Patent Medicine Notices
A column cites Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a severe stomach cramp, with testimonials from Aug Hornung of San Antonio. It promotes De Witt s Sarsaparilla and Little Early Risers pills, plus English Spavin Liniment for horses, and notes public figures and druggists in Ames and Amelia with sales references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornung
Nolan St
San Antonio
Texas
Chamberlain
L. M.sworth
Cappo
A. K. Sherrill
L. M. Bosworth
Enthusiast Role Reverses Seats at Washington Baseball
Secretary Rusk shares strong base ball enthusiasm with the Treasury head. Like Mr Foster, he attends games in Washington and sits in the reporters box rather than the grand stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Treasury Department
Foster
Washington
Agriculturist
American Farmer subscription offer to readers
This notice announces an arrangement with the American Farmer magazine from Cleveland. Subscribers with arrears paid and one year in advance, or new subscribers paying a year ahead, can receive the illustrated 16 page farm journal free. The free offer touts high value and educational aims in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
The Book Trust Knocked Out Card to the Publ
The Book Trust offers the Edinburgh ninth edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica in 25 volumes at 1.50 per volume with full set delivery on easy payments. Over half a million volumes sold in six months and volume 1 available for 60 cents by express, 40 cents postage by mail, with credit toward the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Edinburgh
Express
Miles Pills Claim Quick Bilious Cure
A patent medicine item promoting Dr Miles pills as a new principle regulating liver stomach and bowels through nerves. Claims speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Advertises 50 doses for 25 cents with free samples at L M Bosworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
L. M Bosworth’s
Enterprising Plating Profits Promised by Queen Plater
An 1891 letter from Macon Missouri describes Mrs Bailey’s plating experience and urges others to invest in Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co. The writer reports paying $5 for a Queen Plater and earning weekly profits from plated items, claiming $27, then $32.40, now about $45, with rapid work and easy sales. A circular is offered for $20 a day potential and full plating services in East St. Louis Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co
East St. Louis
Ills
Stookey
Queen City Silver and Nickel Plat’g Co
Yates Predicts British General Election in November 1992
Edmund Yates forecasts a general parliamentary election in Britain in November 1992. The speaker also hints at an upcoming local election around the same period, noting possible timing and civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Yates
Great Britain
Catarrh Cure Advertised With Fiduciary Endorsements
A 19th century classified style notice offers one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and presents endorsements from West Traux Walding Kilnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists in Toledo Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to be taken internally and to act on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials sent free and price 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takiall
F. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. Wilson, Publishers
State News
Seipp Brewing Co
Cedar Rapids
Dayton
Rosa Upson
Marshalltown
Brock
Wencel Kapton
Law and Order League of
Sioux City
Delos Arnold
Fort Dodge Normal and Business College
Fort Dodge Collegiate Institute
Camanche
D. King
Algona
Eagle Grove
Oskaloosa
Prof
McBride
Switzerland
France
Bonn
Botanical Garden
Department of Natural History
State Register
Roger Q. Millis
Rock Rapids
Lowa
Mr. Mills
Duke of Cleveland
Dalmeny
Ayer
Fremont
Angeles
Washin Franklin
Webster
Leavening Powe
U. S. Gov’t
Iowa State Fair
Independence Driving Park Association
Philadelphia Press
Psalm Small
Small
Robert J. Burdette
Germantown
Bucklen
Hall
Diss Debar
Noslaioncaien
OSS
Toby McKee
Wall Street Bears
Frank Leslie
Paris
Spooner
Mr. McKinley
Tillman
South Carolina
DeWitt
Thomas B. Reed
Woolford
Amelia
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Ames
Book Trust
Peale & CO
Wabash Ave
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
East India
W.A. Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Bismarck
Berlin
Fredrichsruhe
Emin Pasha
Colonial Office
German East Africa
England
Zanzibar
Bae Oe
Senor Hurtado
United States of Columbia
Narragansett Pier
New Liber Yard
Downs
E. S. Downs
Cramblil
Mainstree
Wm. Sahl
Propr
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Aera
Homer H. Seerley
Hodgson &Rich, Proprs
Cook Block
Main St
Jowa
Maxwell & Son’s
Read’s Market
Epward A. Wilson
Williamsburg
Kings County
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