Counterfeit Lass dollars and political notes from Ames 1887
The piece warns of deceptive Lass dollars made of white metal and glass, easily spotted by hammer testing. It notes Russo-German tensions, then reports coroner J J Hostetter and surveyor KR H Mitchell being nominated by acclamation, plus delegates and resolutions from a Boone Story county Republican convention urging McCall for State Senator and Miraclea for Supreme Judge. It closes urging protection of American rights amid Canadian flag insults.
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J. J. Hostetter
Robt. Allen
KR. H. Mitchell
J. A. King
F. D. Thompson
T. Co. McCall
McCall
Albert Jones
J. Q. Burgess
W. J. Venneman
C. B. Peterson
T. J. Miller
Story County
Ames
T. C. McCall
Boone County
J. E. Duncan
G T Sherwood
J E Duncan
J W Maxwell
H C Roark
J A King
Robi Alien
J Q Burgess
H E Myrah
Oleg Nelsen
Geo Downing
E L Ericson
Collins
WS Price
Franklin
Peter Marshall
Grant
G W Hemstock
Howard
Abel Oleson
Indian Creek
J C French
LaFayette
Erickson
Lincoln
Milford
J W Sowers
Nevada
F D Thompson
New Albany
W A Miller
Palestine
Jos Nelson
Hrebland
Freeman Elliot
Sherman
Geo Danskin
Union
Henry Cronk
Warren
Washington
W. O. Payne
Des Moines
Emmet
John Brennan
Sioux City
D. B. Henderson
Dubuque
Wm. Larrabee
J. A. T. Hull
Supreme Court
Robinson
Sabin
Larrabee
Hull
Port Gibson and Grand Gulf Engagements Highlight Civil War Narrative
A detailed reminiscence covers Grant's maneuvers from Port Gibson to Grand Gulf, including battlefield movements, hospital scenes, and a comical pocket-book incident with a comrade. It also reports Iowa Republican conventions of 1887, platform principles, and charitable expenditures by the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Lin@in
Port Gibson
Grant
Grand Gulf
Mississippi
Bruinsburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Vicksburg
Porter
McClernand
Sherman
Yazoo River
Haines’ Bluff
Thirteenth Corps
Miss
Bowen
Gibson
Bayou Pierre
Port Gi Bridge
Port
Wigton
Fin
Red River
Bark
Sergeant Mason Becomes Prosperous Farmer in Virginia
Sergeant Mason, famed for shooting Guiteau during President Garfield’s trial and later confined at Albany penitentiary, has become a prosperous quiet farmer in Orange County Virginia with Betty and several babies, reported to be comfortable in all respects.
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Sergeant Mason
Guiteau
Garfield
Albany Penitentiary
Orange County
Virginia
Betty
List of Grand Army nicknames from Chicago era press
The Inter Ocean compiled a partial roster of pet appellations used for Grand Army of the Republic members by Cleveland papers. Terms include Bummers beggars mendicants cowards poltroons shysters bloody shirt shackers bounty jumpers paupers government robbers insolent whelps yelping curs.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Inter Ocean
Cleveland
Nomination Result From Auditor Ballot
The auditor presented candidates W. A. Miller E J Scott D W Beck and M J Smith. A formal ballot produced 42 votes for McCarthy 18 for Miller and 10 for Beck. McCarthy was declared the nominee and returned.
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Robt. Allen
W. A. Miller
E. J. Scott
D. Ww
J. E. Nation
J. A. Mills
Tron
M Faw
Axwell
J. W.m Lenry McCarthy
Mullen
Emundson
W. K. Board
QO. W. Wilson
Duncan
A. Wood
Miller
F. Scott
Henry Osan
J. T. Fitton
Increased bottle size for Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup
The reduction of internal revenue and removal of revenue stamps benefits consumers and reduces costs for home manufacturers. Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup now offer 1/5 more medicine in the 75 cent bottle, offset by a 36 cent per dozen price drop. Sample bottles at 10 cents remain unchanged.
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Green
Boschee
Paper doors arrive but lodge keys stay elusive
Paper doors arrive for lodges yet belated members face the same problem finding the keyhole. The humorous note highlights ongoing access issues despite new materials.
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Promises Health Gain
Dr L P Waddell endorses Scott 5 Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites for delicate children nursing mothers and overworked men. He cites a case where a delicate lady gained health and flesh, calling it the best emulsion.
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L. P. Waddell
M. D
Hugh's Mills
8. C
Buckien's Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments
Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers saltum fever sores tetter caen fands chil blains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises perfect satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box sold by Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
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Buckien
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
The Call of Country Life to Children
The text argues that urban children miss a natural birthright of country life and freedom. It contrasts tidy city upbringing with eager, imaginative longing to explore deep woods, where sunlight patches reveal hidden beauty. An Indian jungle awakens the child’s imagination as a doorway to wonder.
Electric Bitters Endorsements From Doctors and Readers
Ww. D. Salt and Abraham Hare endorse Electric Bitters as the best remedy with cures for rheumatism and liver kidney blood diseases. Thousands testify it cures. Sold at L. M. Cosworth’s Drug Store for fifty cents, with Hackmetack fragrance sold by J. H. Pickett & Co.
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D. Salt
Bippes
Trel
Abraham Hare
Druggzist
Bellville
Ohio
L. M. Cosworth
Catarr Cure Praised For Hay Fever Relief In June Test
Boston reader Vv. Wardwell reports satisfaction with Vapilion Catarr Cure used in June for hay fever. The medicine is described as soothing without irritating nostrils or throat with immediate healing effects. Sold by druggists or prepaid by The Spillan Company Chicago. Also advertised Shiloh’s Cure with immediate relief priced at 85 cents to 1 dollar.
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Wardwell
Boston
Spillon Company
Chicago
Lil
L. M. Bosworth
Remarkable recovery after use of Dr King’s New Discovery
Excited Paris Texas residents report J E Corley was near death from consumption but improved after receiving a trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery. After continued use a large bottle and two boxes of Dr King’s New Life Pills, he gained thirty six pounds and regained strength. Mosworth’s sells the Great Discovery bottles. Shiloh’s Cure eases croup whooping cough and bronchitis, sold by J H Pickett & Co.
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Paris
Texas
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
Mosworth’s
Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
Papillon Skin Cure Hair Growth Claim Ad
An advertisement claims Papillon Clarke extract of flax Skin Cure regrows hair on a scalp with thinning hair and bald spots. Sold by L M Bosworth and Papillon Company Chicago for 1.00 a bottle. also mentions Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and Shiloh’s Consumption Cure with customer testimonials from Geo H Thayer.
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Clark
Clarke
Reliable Drug
Gertrude Dennis
Papillon Company
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
Remedy for bowel trouble and Catarrh sold by druggists
Every person is liable to sickness and bowel attacks in summer. Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as the only sure, pleasant, safe cure. Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy is labeled a positive cure for Catarrh Diphtheria and Can ker Mouth, sold by J H Pickett & Co.
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Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
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