Holiday notes and town news from Polk City and neighbors
A brisk trade scene as Miss Jessie Freed stays through holidays. Dr Raynor of Ames visits Shel dahl. schools close for vacation. Local meetings name Mary Reed to a primary post. Obituaries, barber shop opening, and deaths discussed. In Lafayette and Roland segments communities share Christmas greetings, lectures, cholera losses, and holiday plans.
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Sheldanhl
Jessie Freed
Raynor
Ames
Sheldahl
Byers
Des Moines
H. C. Lake
Cornell College
Harry Martindale
Lone Star
Mary Reed
Dexter
Perkins
Jimmie
Col. S. W. Snider
Colfax
Stenburg
J. van Dorn
Audubon Co
Polk Cit
van Dorn
Worth
Willard McCarthy
Elmer Hartman
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. Anderson
Polk City
Odd Fellows
Monitor
Intelligencer
Lafayette
Turkey
Mooseland’s
Meyer Branding
J. A. McFarlan
R. Doolittle
Lizzie Liddle
J. McNauhton
Jim Dunn
Zenorville
Morse
Panorama of Grant's Assault on Vicksburg Shown in Milwaukee
The panorama at Cedar and Sixth streets depicts the May 22, 1863 assault on Vicksburg with a 36 by 405 foot canvas and a real foreground landscape. It recalls Milwaukee residents’ wartime curiosity and Wisconsin troops serving before the besieged city.
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Wisconsin
Grant
Vicksburg
Cedar and
Sixth Streets
Milwaukee
Economic Aspects of the Waste of Strong Drinks
At the Tremont House in Chicago Prof W S B Matthews reports that about 99 percent of 90 million gallons of spirits consumed last year went to strong drinks. He cites $557.5 million spent on liquor, compares it with beef, bonds, shoes, and cotton goods, and notes the waste harms laboring classes. He urges teaching economics in common schools.
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Prohibition Union
Tremont House
Chicago
W.S. B. Matthews
Des Moines Law and Order League to Enforce Prohibitory Law
A large Des Moines mass meeting drafted plans for a state wide Law and Order League to strengthen law enforcement and back officials who uphold the prohibition act. Judge Beck Judge Philips Geo F Henry spoke as Gov Merrill led a organizing committee to meet Saturday. General Drake and Gov Merrill urged readiness to join orderly citizens in support of the movement.
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Des Moines
Beck
Philips
Geo. F. Henry
Gov. Merrill
Temperance People
Gen. Drake
Guv. Merrill
Farm Journal quotes stir college change rumors
The writer questions Farm Journal claims of shifting a college toward industrial science and away from literary and high science studies. The speaker denies any board approval for such changes and warns that publishing such rumors could damage the institution.
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Farm Journal
Bumblebee
Growth and Outlook for The Advance Evangelical Journal
The Advocate reports rising subscriptions and a strong future for The Advance under current management. It promises esteemed contributors like Geo. W. Cable and Dr. Joseph Parker, more home life content, poems, stories, and serials, and a welcoming stance to new readers while maintaining a religious, healthful editorial tone.
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Geo. W. Cable
Joseph Parker
The
Advocate
Chicago
Illinois
Gilbert Bros Hall Hosts Literary Society and Weddings
Local youths form a literary society at the schoolhouse moving to Gilbert Bros Hall in the city. A wedding last Thursday united Knudt Jacobson’s daughter to Albert Anderson. A 740 pound hog from Mr Randean drew attention at market. Protracted Congregational meetings closed due to minister’s illness.
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GiBert
Gilbert Bros
Knudt Jacobson
Albert Anderson
Randean
Ena Jacobson
Gilbert
Story City
Property transfers reported by Carrell Abstract Dec 22 1885
Week ending December 22 1885 list of land transfers in Nevada Iowa reported by H L Carrell Abstract and Loan Agency. Persons named include Hans Oleson Sven Johnson N P Eklund Ole Nemess Erick R Larson Lars Larson Abel Helbig Skromme Ephraim Smith I N Smith Andrew Dunahoo Joseph Van Nleck E B Campbell Joseph Smith R A Dool Isaac Norton Otis Brings G W Montague James Olson and Os. Properties span townships 35 85 23 to 84 54 with prices from 30 to 4650 and deeds described as wd q c or q ec.
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H. L. Carrell
Abstract and Loan Agency
Nevada
Iowa
Hans Oleson
Sven Johnson
P Eklund
Ole Nemess
Erick R Larson
Lars
Larson
Fredrick Fuller
Abel
Helbig
Askel S Skromme
Ephreiam Smith
I N Smith
Andrew Dunahoo
Joseph van Nleck
E B Campbell
Burris
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cited For Croup
Panora Iowa druggist O B Hayden says he has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup in his family for several years with satisfactory results and calls it a certain and speedy cure. Sold by all druggists.
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O. B. Hayden
Panora
Iowa
Ames Students Return Home as Des Moines Journey Ends
A group of Agricultural College students from Ames passed through Des Moines yesterday en route home for holidays. Nashville man Selby Carter praises Royer's Sarsaparilla and Ayer's Sarsaparilla for curing scrofula sores. A church basket supper in Ames raised about thirty five dollars for a northern Wisconsin Indian mission.
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The
Agricultural College At
Ames
Des Moines
Selby Carter
Nashville
Tenn
Royer
Carter
Ayer
Boy Recovers After Using Let's Herb Bitters
A seven year old boy in Lancaster Pennsylvania suffered bowel troubles until a neighbor recommended Let's Herb Bitters. He received a tablespoonful with each bowel movement and soon his pain eased and health returned.
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Harriet Orr
Lancaster
Pierce Visits Iowa College and Allen Family
The report notes W. H. Pierce of the Iowa Agricultural College called on C. W. Allen and his family during a brief city visit this week. A local house note mentions a coughing remedy advertisement.
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W. H. Pierce
Iowa Agricultural College
C. W. Allen
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Promises Cured Breath
Sa claims catarrh cure with health and sweet breath from Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Identified by H Westerman.
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Shiloh
H. Westerman
Tur wedding to be private for Lizzie Christ and C G Nourse
The wedding of Miss Lizzie Christ and Mr. C G Nourse will be private with cards issued only to relatives and a few intimate friends, as reported by the Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Christ
C. G. Nourse
Buckingham's Dye for Whiskers Promises Neat Appearance
An early beard style is discouraged and Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers is advertised to change hair to brown or black, preserving neatness and good looks and protecting reputation.
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Buckingham
Papillon Flax Extract Promoted Ca tarrh Cure
An extract of flax named Papillon Ca tarrh Cure is touted as superior and harmless, with claims it cures catarrh hay fever colds and similar ailments. It reports 86000 gallons sold in two years and lists large bottles at one dollar in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Rge
Mrs. Bacon Visits Ames Relative in City This Week
Mrs. Josefa Bacon of Ames, cousin of Mrs. C. W. Allen of Story City, visited in the city this week. Local note records the social call and family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefa Bacon
Ames
C. W. Allen
Story City
Electric Bitters Offered as Cure All by Local Drug Store
These lines promote Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. Each bottle guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold for fifty cents by J. H. Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
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Pickett & Co
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Aids Wasting Children
Dr. 8. W. Cohen of Wocco Texas reports using your Emulsion for infantile wasting with good results. It restores wasted tissue and adds strength and is recommended for diseases attended by atrophy.
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8. W. Cohen
Wocco
Texas
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