County Republican Ticket Names for Local Offices
The Bluff County Republican slate lists Ole Nelson for Representative G. McCarthy for Acting, J. A. Milla for Speaker K. Banks for Sheriff J J Hostetter for Coroner Ole O Rok for Superintendent J W Ballard for Surveyor A Mitchell for Treasurer A note reports saloon license payments as ordered with hackmen and expressmen slow to meet ordinance requirements.
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Ole Nelson
G. McCarthy
T Cpakrer
J. A. Milla
Sherf
K. Banks
J. J. Hostetter
Saptah Adent
Ole O. Rok
Supervican
J. W. Ballard
Sreepar
A. Mitchell
Hackmen
Expressmen
Language on women and labels sparks varied reactions
A provocative reflection on how terms like girl woman witch and cat affect women differently across ages. The piece contrasts playful nicknames with pejorative labels and questions norms around gendered language.
Panorama of the Battle of Gettysburg Exhibit Shines in Chicago
The Panorama exhibit in Chicago draws hundreds daily and is hailed as the greatest attraction in Garden City. Everyone agrees visitors should not miss this display while in the city.
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Gettysburg
Chicago
Garden City
Miners Convention Nominees for Boone County Seat
The Miners Convention that named W. H. Thomas for Boone County Representative appointed a Provisional Committee to fill the vacancy if he declined. He has declined and at a recent committee meeting J. C. Meredith of Angus was nominated.
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Miners’ Convention
W. H. Thomas
Boone County
Thomas
J. C. Meredith
Angus
Elegant tribute edition for Grant by Van dercook & Co.
An illustrated edition of tender tributes by E. C. Stedman B F Taylor John Boyle O Rielly James Fitts and others to the great hero Grant is published by Van dercook & Co Chicago Ill and mailed for 50 cents It is printed on heavy satin paper tied with black silk ribbon making a refined parlor souvenir and memorial of U S Grant The edition is limited Agents wanted.
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E. C. Stedman
B. F. Taylor
John Boyle O’rielly
James Fitts
Grant
Vandercook & Co
Chicago
U. S. Grant
Orange Blossom Cook Book Delights Readers With Novel Design
The Orange Blossom Cook Book, sent by Mr. Kingsland Smith of St. Paul, Minn, stands out among cook books for its novel design and engaging content. Readers are urged to obtain a copy from our advertising columns before the edition runs out.
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Kingsland Smith
St. Paul, Minn
Extreme Heat Describes Harsh Conditions on Hot Thursday
The excerpt discusses extreme temperatures reaching 108 to 120 and beyond, noting how the body’s natural 98 degrees becomes fever heat. It emphasizes the danger of such heat, where even daylight becomes insupportable and low life risks are heightened without relief.
Harper's September issue features Barye sculpture study
The September Harper’s Magazine offers a well illustrated piece on Antoine Louis Barye detailing the sculptor’s life and work. It includes strong engravings, plus Farnum’s breezy Labrador article and an account of Murray publishing house’s origin, with Porter’s reminiscences of Grant.
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Harper's Magazine
Antoine Louis Barye
C. I. Farnum
Labrador
Murray
Horace Porter
Grant
False moral double standard condemns betrayed women
The passage condemns society for harshly judging a betrayed woman while shielding the male betrayer. It argues that gentleness and aid are shown to a fast youth, yet the poor woman faces stigma and exile, exposing a deep moral wrong in Christian society’s treatment of women.
Dangers of railway work and the risk to freight crews
The article notes that freight brake men average ten years on the job and that 16 percent of railway deaths come from falls or being thrown during motion. It cites 40 percent of injuries from railways and seven percent of deaths from coupling cars, urges sticks for coupling, and warns of dangers from running on top of cars in cold weather or at night, plus risks to passenger trains from freight train stopping issues.
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Rocuester
J.J. Berk
Herald Leonard
J. W. Henrick
Loretta
Louisa Hamilton
Ames
Odessa Thompson
T J. McKee
Little Jim
Maxwell
Milwaukee Company
Gilbert
Iowa
E. Lake
Lias Gilbert
Milwaukee
Wis
Lias
J. H. Cook
J. F. M. Barnes
W. B. Needham
Yearly Iowa Veterinary Surgeon report praised by Ragister
Professor M STALKER presents the year ending June 30 1885 as Iowa's first veterinary surgeon report. The scholarly pamphlet aids farmers detailing dangerous diseases and notes service demand surpassing one man. Deputies Dr J C Milnes Cedar Rapids and Dr R M Nicholas Early receive high praise for their contributions.
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M. Stalker
Iowa
Nomination of Larrabee Hull and Beck by Iowa GOP
The State Republican Convention met at Moore's Opera House Des Moines and nominated Senator Larrabee for Governor Captain Hull for Lieutenant Governor and Judge Beck for Supreme Judge. The platform endorses laws to suppress intemperance and the liquor traffic. The session adjourned around 4 p.m.
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Moore’s
Opera House
Des Moines
W. P. Wolf
State Central Committee
Cev. D. Perkins
Sioux City
Larrabee
Capt
Stull
Beck
Senator Sutton and Prohibition Letter Sparks Iowa Debate
An Iowa reader notes Senator Sutton of Marshalltown and his Chicago Tribune letter route as a flashpoint in Prohibition politics. The writer argues Sutton remains a proponent of prohibitory laws and warns Republicans against misreading his stance or aiding high license.
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Sutton
Marshalltown
Atlanta
Chicago Tribune
Prohibition
Iowa
State Senate
Senate of
Ohio
Chicago
Georgia
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party of
Suicida
C. E. Turner
Lagrange
Maxwell veterans reunion and civic address praised
The sixth Soldiers Reunion at Maxwell drew large turnout with two days of stories and camaraderie. Mayor Goodman’s full speech lauds Union sacrifice and urges continued peace, unity, and respect for veterans as citizens.
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Maxwell
Goodman
Grant memorial discussion in North American Review
The September issue features a symposium on Grant's memorial by Thompson Gerhardt Warner McDonald Beard Vaux Van Brunt Cook and others. It also weighs in on national banking abolition with several authors, plus essays by Ouida Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and a standout reminiscences by ex Serjeant at Arms French about famous Americans.
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Grant
The
North American Review
Launt Thompson
Karl Gerhardt
O. L. Warner
Wilson McDonald
W. H. Beard
Calvert Vaux
Henry van Brunt
Clarence Cook
Geo Ssutwell
F. J. Scott
Dana Horton
Edward H. G. Clark
Ouida
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
French
Hobbies of the Hygienists in Council Debate
A council of hy gienists debates various hobbies with each asserting superiority of their own. A gentleman praises Brown's Iron Bitters for debility and dyspepsia, claiming practical cures beat many notions. Thousands of convalescents are grateful for Brown's Iron Bit ers.
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Brown
Rain halts haying as floods threaten Roland area
Last week brought heavy rain that halted haying and threshing in Roland. Flooding washed out minor bridges, and Joe Johnson narrowly escaped drowning when Bear creek currents forced his wagon toward a barb fence. A five year old boy sustained severe jaw injuries from a dog incident at Elisha Johnson’s yard. a Story City physician reset the jaw.
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Rodland
Joe Johnson
Boardman Bros
Ile
Bear Creek
Matthew Bates
Joe
Roland
Elisha Johnson
Story City
Misguided Westward Health Hope Debunked
The piece condemns moving west to Colorado or New Mexico for consumption relief and endorses Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and chest pains linked to consumption. It notes the product price as Wets and 3100 and lists Pickett and Co as sellers.
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Colorado
New Mexico
Do Not Go Where You Are Not Wanted
Instruction warns readers to stay away from places or rooms where they are not invited. It urges following invitations from individuals or merchants and suggests that skipping invitations shows a lack of need for patronage. The piece emphasizes respecting others signals and avoiding unwanted entry.
Free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko cough syrup offered
J K Pickett & Co druggists offer a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup to everyone afflicted with coughs colds consumption or any lung affection.
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J. K. Pickett & Co
Dr. Bosanko
Palace Drug Store Compounds Prescriptions
Pal ace Drug Store runs by Pickett and Co offers carefully compounded prescriptions by a competent registered pharmacist.
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Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
Prominent drug ad touts universal salve at 25 cents
An 19th century advert promotes a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions claiming guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store. For the whiskers.
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Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
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Phil Chatin
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AO Hall
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Thomas McCull
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W Wilson
Nevada Watchman
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Orr
Maxwell & Son
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Kelley
Ontario
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H.glidden
C. H. Glidden
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