Merry Christmas and Senator Plumb passings noted
The Intelligencer reflects on Christmas as the happiest day marking the Savior's birth and a brighter world when remembered. Senator P. B. Plumb of Kansas dies at 54 after apoplexy in Washington D C with five children and a wife. He served in the Civil War and as a Kansan senator since 1877. The Kansas governor will appoint a Republican to the vacancy.
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Bethlehem
P. B. Plumb
Kansas
Washington D. C
Philadelphia
Ohio
Plumb
West
Chicago Residents Rally Against Smoke Nuisance
Public spirited Chicagoans band together to combat smoke nuisance and vow to persist until the issue is resolved. They organize to pressure authorities, seek cleaner air, and protect community health.
New York Press Notes Cleveland Letters Lost in Mail
The New York Press says Mr. Cleveland's congratulatory letters to Speaker Crisp were misdelivered or lost in transit, delaying public thanks from the president.
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New York Press
Cleveland
Crisp
First Number of the Congressional Record Arrives
The office notes the appearance of the first Congressional Record issue last week. It may be useful though not entertaining to those who actually read the Record in that era.
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Congressional Record
Mrs. H. B. Wells Named Associate Editor at Union
Mrs. H. B. Wells of Jackson Mississippi accepts the associate editor role at the Union following the death of Julia A. Ames. Wells has edited at home a paper titled the White Ribboner and is described as versatile and talented.
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H. B. Wells
Jackson
Miss
The
Union
Julia A. Ames
Wells
White Ribboner
Kalona Question Sparks Local Knowledge Exchange
An Iowa Item from the Sioux City Journal notes a question about Kalona s location asking if it lies in Tennessee or California. The Webster City Herald replies urging the Kalona News to swap to aid the editor s knowledge base.
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Kalona
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Tennesee
California
Webster City Herald
Herald
Drexel Institute Dedication Focuses on Practical Arts
The Philadelphia Drexel Institute was formally dedicated last Thursday. The school will be devoted to practical arts and is funded by a city millionaire. The move reflects a trend to educate hands as well as heads and to have the wealthy assist the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Womens Round Table Session Planned in Des Moines
Des Moines will host the Women s Round Table next Tuesday with well known local speakers. The program promises able discussion of cultural and progressive topics and aims for strong attendance by teachers and other interested women.
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Round Table
Des Moines
States adopting Australian ballot spread in U S
A Review of Reviews notes a map showing adoption of the Australian ballot. Iowa Kansas and Utah are the only states not yet changed. Among southern states Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Missouri now use the Australian system.
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Revies
U. S
Iowa
Kansas
Utah
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Missouri
Erie train derailed near Adrian after stone on rail
Two people were killed and seventeen injured when an Erie train left the track on a curve near Adrian. The outside rail had been raised by workers cracking butternuts and a stone on the rail threw the engine flange, dumping the train onto the ties. Source: Ovid N. Y. Independent.
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Adrian
Erie
Ovid N. Y. Independent
Call for Iowa farm daughters to write farm literature
Prof James Wilson urges Iowa women to write literature drawn from rural life. He argues educated farmers' daughters can capture authentic scenes of church, state, family, and community, presenting the farmer as a noble figure and shaping national consciousness through farm perspectives.
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James Wilson
Iowa
Scott
Dickens
Republic
Elkins Named Secretary of War for West Virginia
Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia has been appointed as secretary of war. The announcement confirms his new role and outlines his prior public service and qualifications for the position.
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Stephen B. Elkins
W. Va
Whittier Observes 84th Birthday in Newburyport
The poet Whittier spent his birthday Thursday at his cousin's home in Newburyport receiving numerous congratulatory telegrams, flowers, and gifts. Julia Ward Howe praised his poetry and character, hoping for a long life and enduring fame to crown his work.
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Whittier
Newburyport
Julia Ward Howe
Scribner December number praised for Elmwood poetry
Readers praise T B Aldrich Elmwood as true poetry with charm rivaling Lowell. The issue also features Mrs James T Fields Winter Lilacs and Miss Guineys Peter Rugg ballad, while prose on travel and art maintains Scribners high standard.
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Elmwood
T. B. Aldrich
Scribner
Lowell
James T. Fields
Miss Guiney
Peter Rugg
Bostonian
Harpers Weekly Letter on Horse Jumping Ends in Death
A Harper's Weekly reader condemns hippodroming and exhibition high jumping after the death of a noble horse named Rosebery in Chicago. The writer urges Mr. Pepper and humane groups to stop the practice, arguing horses tire and refuse to perform.
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Rosebery
Chicago
Pepper
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
C. W. Whitney
Harper’s Weekly
Spirit Lake cigar factory and diverse Iowa news
Spirit Lake hosts a cigar factory while Eldora’s new M E church was dedicated on December 13. Ft. Dodge sees Salvation Army work as others face legal and political moves across the state. Burglaries trouble Watkins. Dolon and wife stand trial for murder at Hampton. 150 grip cases reported in Boone.
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Spirit Lake
M. E
Eldora
Ft. Dodge
Salvation Army
F. R. Conaway
The
Brooklyn Chronicle
Sabin to Edit Iowa School Journal After Retirement
Honorable Henry Sabin plans to edit the Iowa School Journal in Des Moines upon leaving his post as state superintendent. The publisher regards securing his services as a fortunate acquisition for the journal.
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Henry Sabin
Iowa School Journal
Des Moines
Sabin
Attorneys Vinge and Pyer Visit City on Monday
Ne vada lawyers Vinge and Pyer were in the city on Monday. Story callers report Superintendent O. C. Roe of Nevada in town last week. Meyer Branvig seen on our streets last Saturday. G. A. Shockley visited this week. John Nordskog wed Miss Caroline Peterson Friday evening at the bride’s parents home one mile north of town.
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Vinge and Pyer
Nevada
O. C. Roe
Meyer Branvig
D. A. Darrow
Mr. Boyd
Jonas Trivass
G. A. Shockley
John Nordskog
Caroline Peterson
Christmas Visit Notes and Local Socials Roundup
Glenn Crane returned home for the holidays from school. Des Moines College minister Mr. Lock Wood preached at the Baptist church while Pastor Heath was away in Osage. Miss Sue Gray visited Webster City friends. J J Wiltse visited town friends. I C O F Banquet attendees from our city included J M Stark and two daughters, A Wortman and wife, H Cook, and Will Johnston. Mrs. Will Porter and children from Pleasant Valley Nebraska visited W A Gossard. R W Gray and family spent Sunday in Des Moines. Frank Foster returned from Eureka Illinois after a several month absence.
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Glenn Crane
Lock Wood
Des Moines College
Baptist Church
Heath
Osage
Iowa
Sue Gray
Webster City
J.J. Wiltse
Our City
I. C
Slater
J. M. Stark
A. Wortman
H. Cook
Will Johnston
Will Porter
Pleasant Valley
Neb
W. A. Gossard
S. R. W. Gray
Des Moines
Frank Foster
Eureka, Ill
Lands and Farms for Sale in Nevada Iowa
T C McCall of Nevada Story County Iowa advertises lands and farms for sale and rent, residential property, about fifty town lots, and real estate loans on security. Calls invited from buyers and sellers.
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Nevada
T. C. McCall
Story County
Lowa
Iowa Central Offers Low Rate Excursion Tickets to Many Resorts
The Iowa Central Railway announces round trip excursion tickets at low rates to Aberdeen Mississippi Austin San Antonio Galveston Asherville New Orleans Mobile City of Mexico Lake Charles Jacksonville St. Augustine and winter resorts in Texas Mexico California Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Florida. Principal resorts are reachable with one car change. For rates contact Iowa Central agents or A. F. Banks T. P. Barry General Passenger Agent. Marshalltown Iowa February 28 1 (Note: OCR shows garbled end)
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Iowa Central Ry
Aberdeen Miss
Austin
San Antonio
Galveston
Asherville
New Orleans
Mobile
City of Mexico
Lake Charles
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Fla
Texas
Mexico
California
Louisana
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
A. F. Banks
T. P. Barry
Marshalltown
Hot Springs
Las Vegas Hot Springs
Los Angeles
Nashville
Savannah
Charleston
Iowa Central
Iowa world fair officials seek larger appropriation
The Iowa world’s fair commissioners met in Des Moines last week and urged a much larger appropriation than expected. The editorial notes hardships and promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers in a brief aside.
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Des Moines
de Witt
To Consumptives Seek Cure Through Simple Remedy
An ex-sufferer claims recovery from consumption and offers to mail a free copy of his prescription. He states the remedy cures consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. Interested readers may write Rev Edward A. Wilson Brooklyn Kings County New York for the prescription.
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Edward A. Wilson
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York
Powers’ Block
Rochéster
Editor Versinger Resigns for Washington Correspondent Post
H. R. Versinger resigns as editor of the Mail and Times to take the role of special Washington correspondent for the Register, signaling a shift in the paper's editorial leadership.
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H. R. Versinger
the Mail and Times
Washington
The
Register
Krause's Headache Capsules Promoted for Winter Aches
An advertisement touts Krause's Headache Capsules as a cure for headaches of any cause and advises one capsule before bed and one in the morning to prevent headaches from late meals or overindulgence. The note is attached to other local notices about loans for the Agricultural College and a Vermont-born Mt. Pleasant resident, Father Chandler, claimed as the oldest man in the state.
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Krause
L. M. Bosworth
Chandler
Mt. Pleasant
Vermont
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Traux
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
All
Chicago
Lansford
West End Railway
Boston
Tallapoosa
South
Texas
Witt
Colorado
de Witt
Indianapolis
Canter
Aice
Anneate
Optical Institute of
Russia
Various Remedies and Advertisements in 1891 1892 Era
A collage of advertisements and brief notes including expiration of holiday excursion tickets by Chicago and North-Western Railway, cures for rheumatism coughs and skin ailments, praise for Dr King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters, Kobau remedies, and various testimonials. Mentions DeWitt's Cough Cure, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and Bosworth druggist Ames Indiana.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway Company
Antwerp
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Ames
Daniel Webster
U.S
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Centerville
3. D
Chronicle Andndex
L. M. Bosworth
Spectacles Frustration Aged Reader In Ames Iowa
Personal note from Mrs Cal Giddings and others in Ames Iowa describing failing eyesight and inability to read newspapers. The author laments eyes burning and letters running together while threading a needle and notes the strain of spectacles. Names listed include Mrs Giddings, Mrs McGuire, W Jones, Mrs Bradley, Mrs Kingsbury, and Mrs Read.
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Miss Giddings
G. Jae
Ames
Iowa
Cal Giddings
N. S. McGuire
W. Jones
W. 8. Bradley
H. Kingsbury
M. Read
Editorial Chronique and Literary Portraits in December Review
The December number features the Progress of the World department with profiles of Democratic leaders, new Congress dynamics, and winter session outlook, plus portraits of Montt and Vicuna. It notes Russian politics, famine, and portraits of the Czar, De Giers, Hall Craine, Tim Healy, and Parnell. Also mentions CasEB COUGH CURE anecdotes, Exposition Graphic features, and Harper's Christmas number with stories by Wilkins, Butterworth, Spofford, and others.
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Review of Reviews
Department of
Congress
Chili
Jorge Montt
Claudio Vicuna
Tim Healy
Mr. Parnell
Mrs. Parnell
Chicago
Harrison
Blaine
Commission
Bureau of Construction
Jackon Park
Exposition Grounds
Union
United States
Harper's Bezar
Mary
Wilkins
Hezekiah Butterworth
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Bullard
Margaret E
John Sherwood
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Waterloo
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Sim
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Carroll
L. M. Bossworth
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