Change of location sought for Iowa troops during fever period
Governor Shaw telegraphed to the War Department seeking immediate removal of the Fifty-second Iowa volunteers from Camp Thomas Chickamauga due to fever and unhealthy conditions. The governor noted the camp’s health issues, outlined improvements at Jacksonville and Chickamauga camps, and indicated soldiers’ desire to return home amid lack of adequate nurse and medical support.
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Robie
Fifty*second
Chickamauga
War Department
Adjt
Byers
Iowa
Vermont
Fifty-second
Des Moines Hopes for Army Brigade Headquarters
Leading Des Moines men push to make the city the headquarters for a northern moved army brigade. Pressure mounts on Congressman Hull in Washington while Gov. Shaw travels with an Iowa delegation to urge the war department.
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Des Moines
Congressman Hull
Washington
Gov
Shaw
Iowa
War Department
Walnut implement dealer J P Grants dies from laudanum overdose
J P Grants a prominent Walnut implement and grain dealer died from the effect of laudanum overdose. Despondency over financial troubles is believed to have caused the death.
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J.P. Grants
The Enormous Gold Product of 1898 Test Year
From South Africa the Klondike and Australia gold is shipped in large quantities. This year’s output is believed to nearly double any previous year. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters sales rise rapidly and will cure more people of dyspepsia indigestion constipation nervousness and weakness than ever before.
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South Africa
Klondike
Australia
Soldier receives wartime care package from home
A bronzed soldier opens a care package addressed to him, finding a nail brush, an ornamental hair receiver, tidies, a small bottle of mixed pickles, a tract, a hand painted blotting pad, and a pants stretcher. The scene ends with gratitude as he thanks those who did not forget him.
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Eveland Plain Dealer
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for painful feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions, easing tight shoes and curing sweaty or tired feet. It claims instant relief and comfort, sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial package available from E. A Allen in Le Roy New York.
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William Larrabee
L. G. Kinne
State Board of Control
Council Bluffs
Iowa School For the Deaf
Larrabee
Kinne
School For the Deaf
John Downie
A. T. Flickinger
L. de Lashmutt
Mt. Ayr
Robert
State School For the Deaf
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
General Miles Plans To Take A Town Says St Louis Chronicle
In a morning exchange Gen Miles tells Gen Garretson he feels unwell and may take something. Garretson replies take something with me. Miles then jokes he will go out and take a town, per the St. Louis Chronicle.
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Puerto Rico
Gen. Miles
Gen. Garretson
St. Louis Chronicle
Calico History and Distinctive Quality Marks
Calico from Calicut in 1631 traces its origin to Calicut India and notes its early spread. The United States consumes the most calico, leading to extensive domestic manufacture. The finest grade carries a ticket printed with the name of a prominent firm, famed for color brilliance and permanence.
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India
Calicut
United States
Ors A & Sons
Look! Mrs Oldine in mourning at the opera
A lady points out Mrs Oldine in the opera box and notes her jet black hair now streaked with gray. Her companion reminds her that Mrs Oldine’s brother died three months ago. The remark implies she is in mourning, linking hair color to bereavement.
Growing Wheat With Bates and Salzer's Seed Samples
Guidance on sowing wheat with bat and Salzer's seed varieties. Mentions tested crops like winter wheat and clovers, with per acre yields sample data. Offers a small postage request and references La Crosse Wisconsin as a source.
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Salzer
la Crosse
Train Fare Notice From Cincinnati City Agent
Route fare item shows five to ten cent rates with five dollars listed for a return trip to Chattanooga. R. Rinearson, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati, Ohio signs the notice in a brief transit bulletin.
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Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Fragmented dialogue hints at workforce views and family life
A garbled exchange references foreign servants and a household with a wife and three grown daughters. The text suggests a debate on beliefs about labor and immigration within a domestic context.
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Luxoe
Tani
In a Bulletin Beat Small Adjustments Improve Flavor
A concise note quotes L A Wulletin on seasoning life with a touch more or less salt to enhance flavor. The aphorism suggests moderation and balance in daily choices.
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L. A
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Ad
An advertisement claims a free $2 trial bottle and treatise for Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. It notes the product is promoted as a cure and mentions the address 933 Arch Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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Dr.Kline
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
Not Wholly Hateful Detroit Free Press Brief
Short quote item notes a conversation involving Marie and a country place last summer. The Detroit Free Press frames the exchange as a small, possibly social moment without further context or consequence.
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Marie
Detroit Free Press
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