Travel to Canada amid storm and crowd at Marshalltown
Narrator recounts a soggy start Aug 8 1890 from Nevada and Story County to Marshalltown, delays over sleeper allocations, a night on the train, a Chicago excursion, and arrival in Port Huron. Reports also note a June 6 storm in Union and Taylor counties and crop conditions across Iowa with expected 75 percent of average corn yield if weather remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niseara Falls
Canada
Marshalltown
Nevada
Ambrose
Boynton
Frazier
Emmons
Lockridge
Dillon
Walker
Coyle
Curtiss
Gillespie
Smith
Messrs. Curtiss and Coyle
Miss Granger
Mr. Wilson
Story County
Des Moines
A. J. Graves
Hh. W
F. B
Ilinois
H. W
Cade
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Clark St
Grand Trunk
Pullman Car Co
Myself
Wilson
Green
McNaughton
Union
Taylor
Shaffer
Iowa Weather Summary From Aug 9 1590 Des Moines Report
Central Station Iowa notes week long temperatures averaging 30 to 50 degrees above normal with 51 degrees excess at Des Moines. Rainfall above normal reported in numerous counties including Dubuque, Dallas, Polk and Scott. Showers on the 3rd and 6th brought wind squalls and hail causing local crop and building damage, with hail most severe in the northern belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Des Moines
Iowa
Adair
Adams
Black Hawk
Buena Vista
Clark
Davis
Decatur
Jones
Jackson
Johnson
Lucas
Green
Henry
Howard
Keokuk
Mahaska
Buchanan
Jasper
Polk
Washington
Wright
Dubuque
Fayette
Grundy
Scott
Woodbury
Illustrated Fishing Craft of the World feature
Harper's Weekly announces an illustrated supplement Aug 16 by Captain J. W. Collins of the United States Fisheries Commission detailing the fishing craft of the world and its practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
J. W. Collins
United States Fisheries Commission
Endorsement of Congressional legislation praised
The Daily Capitol notes Sunday's Leader endorses the Congressional legislation on the original package question. It says the Democratic party always comes into camp after the battle is fought and won, a reflection on party timing after victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Capitol
Harper's announces Jocar romance of ancient Greece
Harper & Brothers announce for immediate publication Jocar a romance of ancient Greece by the author of Tohth Also Giovanni Verga's The House in the Medler Tree translated by Mary A Craig with an introduction by W D Howells
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper & Brothers
Jocar
Greece
Giovanni Verga
True temperance and true prohibition laws favored
The passage argues for laws that make it hard to get drunk and easy to stay sober, regardless of what they are called or who passes them, emphasizing the beneficial results as the main goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vperry
Bill Nye quote sparks Iowa Republican rebuke
A Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes the Democratic Party after Bill Nye’s remark about enjoying life, arguing the Democrats cling to a delusion of hope and will be “dead a long while.”
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Bill Nye
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Republican
National Encampment of Sons of Veterans at St Joseph
The greatest event of the year in the west unfolds in St Joseph from August 25 to 30 with amusements parades prize drills and fireworks. Railroads offer a one fare round trip rate. W W Cozine secretary St Joseph provides information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
St. Joseph
W. W. Cozine
Ninth National Encampment of Sons of Veterans at St Joseph Mo
The Ninth National Encampment of the Sons of Veterans will convene in St. Joseph Missouri from August 25 to 30, drawing thousands from across the state. A parade featuring cavalry artillery infantry and secret societies will include about sixty bands and drum corps with United States Troops and State Military attending. Highlights include a competitive electric light drill worth 1000, Flambeau Displays, a Naval Battle on Lake Contrary, dances and banquets. Railroads offer one fare for round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
St. Joseph
United States
Lake Contrary
Atlantic cable lines traced from Europe to North America
A report lists twelve transatlantic cables with origins in Ireland and France and routes to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. It notes the earliest two laid by Anglo American in 1858 and 1866 and identifies four short cables Valencia to Heart's Delight and Brest to St Pierre as the quickest spans. It also cites lines from Brest to Halifax by Direct Company and from Ireland to Strait of Canso by Mackay Bennett, plus New World links by N American Cable Company from Penzance to Canso with 1881 and 1882 dates.
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Anglo- American Company
Anglo- America
Valencia
Ireland
Heart’s
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Brest
St. Pierre
Direct
Halifax
Mackay
Judicious farming and investment raise farmers in Iowa
The Ottumwa Courier argues disciplined farming and hard work pay off, noting Iowa towns like Vinton show many retired farmers. It says many twenty year growers now own large fertile estates, rejects demagoguery about a down trodden farmer and cites broad prosperity and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa, Iowa
Iowa
Vinton
Benton County
Bosic
Harvest Excursions North to Tennessee and Nearby States
The Illinois Central Railroad announces five excursions to Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana on April 22 May 20 September 9 and 23 and October 14. Round trip fare applies with tickets valid 30 days and stopovers south of Cairo. Agents west of Duncumb sell for the day before evening trains. For circulars send to Manchester Iowa to J F Merry Assistant Gen Pass Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad
Cairo
Duncumb
Man With Horse Sense Not Always Discovering Mares Nest
A succinct pun note suggests that practical wit does not guarantee revealing hidden plans or outcomes, using animal metaphors to imply overlooked surprises or false leads.
Washington Letter 1890 Telegraphic Tariff and Politics
Washington reports detail a plan by Windom to prepare a comprehensive revenue statement from sugar imports for a presidential message to Congress on tariff amendments. It notes reciprocity debates, Behring Sea policy, the Original Package bill, and investigations into public officials including Gen Raum. The piece covers elections, Blaine’s reciprocity push, and Congress’s bustling, partisan mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Windom
Congress
Senate
Blaine
Voorhees
Vance
Morgan
Reed
House
Iowa
Thompson
Ohio
Oates
Alabama
Committee On
Committee On Pensions
Cooper
Indiana
Gen. Baum
Gen. Raum
Sherman
Congressional Record
Wanamaker
Louisana
Arkansas
Clayton- Breckenridge
Breckenridge
Col. Clayton
Frye
Behring Sea
Mr. Blaine
United States
House Committee On Ways and Means
McKenna
California
North
Democrats Attack Blaine Over Guatemala Dispatches
Washington Aug 11 1890 Democrats attack Secretary Blaine for withholding public dispatches from the U S Minister to Guatemala amid the Guatemala Salvador war. Blaine seeks peace and likely succeeds. Debate shifts in the Senate with a rules change to cut off debate after a set time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Blaine
State Department
U. S
Guatemala
Salvador
Senate
Committee On Elections
Hoar
Teller
Weavers Demagogue Declared Defeated in Iowa Sixth
The article proclaims General Weaver knocked out in Iowa Sixth district with Republicans gaining in Oklahoma and Democrats opposing his bids. It notes the Ottumwa labor union nominated Dr Perry Engle of Newton for Congress and the Democratic convention nominated Fred E White of Keokuk county. It ends with a sharp editorial call to toll the bell for Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Iowa
Oklahoma
Mossback
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Perry Engle
Newton
Jasper County
Fred. E. White
Keokuk County
Register
How the Argentine President Is Elected
Theodore Child explains the six year term and October 12 installation. A third of National Congress members are renewed February 12. April 12 provincial electors of the second degree pick a presidential candidate. delegates vote in June 12 capitals, delivering ballots to Congress which opens them for majority or, if none, Congress selects top vote recipients to name President and Vice President.
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America
National Congress
Congress
Theodore Child
Harper’s Weekly
Census Exchange Sees Uncertain Answer Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a census collector asking a man if he was reached. He denies being the target and asks for confirmation. She replies yes, confirming the interaction occurred.
Selecting Trades for Boys Lets Them Choose Occupations
A defender of letting youths pick their future trades argues against forcing sons into specific occupations. Forcing a trade like printing damages lives, as misfit workers become unskilled and unhappy. Permit boys to explore and choose, ensuring genuine interest and suitability before committing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agena
Spavin Liniment Advertises New Horse Cure
English Spavin Liniment removes all lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats coughs. Save 350 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by L M Bosworth druggist Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Lowa
Shilohs Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup
A vintage patent medicine ad claims Shilohs Cure quickly relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis. The short notice asserts immediate relief from common respiratory ailments. The source emphasizes fast acting relief without medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Shilohs Vitalizer Promises Relief For Dyspepsia Pain
An advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer as a remedy for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia. price listed as 10 and 75 cents per bottle by WesTerman Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Westerman & Arnold
Safe-guard Cholera Remedy Bottles For Summer Use
Advertises Chamberain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for summer bowel issues. Promotes 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Westerman & Arnold and L. M. Bosworth as a dependable medicine during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberain
Westerman & Arnold
L. M. Bosworth
Notable Elites and Eccentricities Across Nations
A collection of brief notes highlights prominent figures and anecdotes. Emin Pasha’s aunt in Pittsburgh and a Terre Haute mayor cousin. Mrs. M A Schaefer in Monroe Ga long serving postmaster. Miss Mattie Mitchell famed in Paris. Pio Pico nearing displacement at ninety. a California teacher turned landowner with extensive holdings. Bismarck’s 103 decorations and costly diamond star. Gladstone on notable men and speakers. Butler at Boston remarks on Lowell pupils. Rhode Island bishop Clark. Mexican leaders Hidalgo Juarez Diaz. Thomas Banks of Alabama, famed for a mausoleum and odd habit of toilet routines there.
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Emin Pasha
Pittsburgh
Terre Haute
Ind
M. A. Schaefer
Monroe
Mattie Mitchell
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Paris
Pio Pico
California
Price Bismarck
Czar
Russia
Bismarck
Gladstone
Duke of Hamilton
Sidney Herbert
Cardinal Manning
Duke of Argyll
Lord Elgin
Bishop Wilberforce
Boston
Butler
Lowell High School
Clark
Rhode Island
Mexico
Hidalgo
Spain
Juarez
Diaz
Thomas Banks
Alabama
Montgomery
Uncle Sam Medicines Sold by All Druggists
Uncle Sam's Condition Powder and Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment are advertised as two great medicines sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Iowa Central Route Promotes Rail Trips to Northwest
Parties planning travel to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon Puget Sound or the Sioux Reservation should consult Iowa Central Route agents for lowest rates through baggage service and time cards. The line claims shortest fastest through trains to St Paul by daylight without sleeping cars and features new coaches and palace cars.
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Minnesota
Montana
Manitoba
Dakotas
Washington
Oregon
Puget Sound
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Northwest
Electric Bitters Proclaimed A Universal Cure By Local Drugists
The verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters cure many ailments. W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies the remedy relieves rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare notes it as the best medicine he has handled. Thousands share the testimonial claims, with bottles sold at fifty cents.
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W. D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
New Railroad Towns along the Sioux Falls and Onawa Lines
The Illinois Central Rail road branches create new towns in Northwestern Iowa's corn belt. Prospective investors are urged to contact Cherokee Western Town, Lot and Land Co. Cherokee Iowa for rates and the pamphlet Homes for Everybody describing these towns as of 1889, via J. F. Merry, Assistant General Passenger Agent in Manchester Iowa.
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Sioux Falls
Onawa
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Cherokee Western Town
Lot and Land Co
Lowa
Manchester
Nonsense Quips and Quick-Witted Tales
A collage of humorous quotes and short exchanges from varied sources. Jokes range from teachers and preachers to a ship’s voyage and a court scene, with punchlines on lightning teaching, honesty, weather, and civic banter.
Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed For Consumption
Mr N H Frohliestein of Mobile Alabama endorses Dr King's New Discovery after a severe bronchitis attack, claiming instant relief and a full cure. He also recommends Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills and notes trial bottles at L M Bosworth's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Frohliestein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
Remarkable wells and oddities span early 20th century notes
A collection of varied curiosities from North America and beyond includes Ioseo Michigan’s deep eighty five foot well with seventy two feet of water, experts on emery mining in Chester Massachusetts, a proposal for twenty West Point appointees yearly, and historical notes on uniforms. Other items describe kidney surgery errors, Aboriginal harpoon methods, London plant trade, a Hanibal marriage surprise, youth drinking cases, hens carrying their chicks, Southern beauty remedies from watermelons, and Nevada salt mountain spectacles with prehistoric remnants.
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Ioseo
Mich
Chester
Massachusetts
North America
West Point
Louis XIV
Hamilton
Ont
New South Wales
London
Holland
France
Italy
Hannibal
San Francisco
North Carolina
Salt Mountains
Rio Virgin
Colorado River
Lincoln County
Nev
A Railway Toilet For Ladies On Travel
Practical guidance from Harper's Bazar on railway dressing room etiquette and routines for women travelers. It covers pre sleep preparation, orderly garment handling, packing a belt bag with accessories, morning toilet routines, sponge baths, and maintaining cleanliness so a successor finds a tidy space. The piece emphasizes modest, methodical care and personal hygiene to ensure a pleasant journey.
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Harper’s Bazar
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The
Great Northwest
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