Iowa's New Capitol and the Nation's Future Unity
The Des Moines dedication speech extols Iowa's new capitol completed without debt, lauds honest governance, and links state progress to national union. It recalls Iowa's territorial growth, frontier history, and the ethical duties of lawmakers, urging youth to uphold truth, education, and civil liberty.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Younghe Vee
Ruy
Rassi
Ing Walth
Independence Hall
Spain
Napoleon
United States
Louisiana
Indiana
Misouri
Missouri
Mississippi River
White Earth
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Congress
Florida
Washington
Missouri River
Great Union of States
Union
Tyre
Deses
Dee Moines
Boyer
Little Sioux
Floyd
la Croese
Des Moines
Cresco
Osage
Charles City
Cental
The
Republic
Union of States
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Lona
Peter the Hermit
State Insurance Company of
Preservation of the Republic inspires public prayers
Citizens gathered in gratitude for liberty and state prosperity offer devout prayers that these walls arches domes towers columns and halls endure as long as the Republic and liberty endure the nation honors the preservation of its heritage and governance.
Prohibition Party calls for national convention 1884
From Chicago officials Gideon T Stewart A J Jutkins and R W Nelson issue a call for a nationwide convention in Pittsburg on May 1 1884 to nominate a presidential and vice presidential ticket and adopt a platform. Delegates invited from 13 states with a representation basis set for 750 votes or 100 of leading state tickets, others by 250 and 100.
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Gideon T. Stewart
A. J. Jutkins
R. W. Nelson
National Committee of the Prohibition and Home Protection Party
Chicago
Pittsburg
United States
Prohibition and Home Protection Party
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Prohibition and Home Prohibition
How To Cure a Cold Quickly
A historic note advises treating a cold early with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in full doses. A dry loud cough signals onset and early use is said to check the cold in one day, or at least relieve the attack and speed recovery more than other remedies.
Gratitude Letter Credits Allen's Balsam in Kirkham Indiana
Albert A. Larson of Kirkham Indiana writes he believes his wife would have died from consumption without Allen's Balsam. He expresses gratitude to the makers for the remedy that aided her condition.
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Albert A. Larson
Kirkham, In
Allen
Causes and cures of divorce debated by clerics
The piece argues about the root of divorce as self urgency and lists differing clerical opinions on causes and cures. It questions sacredness of marriage when partners are unlike, and critiques weddings seen as a bargain rather than a divine joining.
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Th Newman
Ingersoll
Mechanical Detective: Scranton Minister Invents Rail Tattler
A Methodist minister's mechanical contrivance used on Scranton area railroads records train performances and delays. Officials say it prevents speed deception while railroad men warn it brands crews untrustworthy and creates friction between workers and management.
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Scranton
Tattler
Experience Teaches Hard Truths About Counsel and Conduct
A proverb-like reflection notes that learning comes from experience and conduct cannot be given. Those who reject advice gain nothing, and if they ignore reason punishment may follow. The piece emphasizes self-discipline and the limits of external counsel.
Piso's Cure for Consumption Prescribed by Eminent Physician
An eminent physician first prescribed Piso's Cure for consumption. The note cites a respected medical authority endorsing the remedy as a cure for tuberculosis symptoms.
We should never make enemies
A concise reflection on the difficulty of treating adversaries with proper conduct, suggesting that avoiding enmity is prudent for ethical interaction and personal integrity. It emphasizes the challenge of behaving toward enemies as one ought.
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C. H. Ward & Co
de Moines
Allen's Iron Tonic Bitters Alert
Counterfeit versions flood the market while Allen’s Iron Tonic Bitters are touted as a cure for liver complaints dyspepsia and blood disorders. The genuine product bears the signature of J P Allen St Paul Minn and warning to beware of imitations.
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Allen
J. P. Allen
St. Paul
Minn
Nature's physician quoted as key to happiness in sermon
Rev. C. D. Watkins of Walton Indiana extols employment as nature's physician and links indolence to misery. The ad endorses Brown's Bronchial Tradies for Coughs and Colds as an unmatched remedy.
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Galen
Brown
C. D. Watkins
Walton, Ind
Great Talents for Conversation and Patience Noted
A collage of 19th century ad copy and anecdotes mentioning manners, patent medicines, and public notices. Highlights include praise for politeness in social exchange, endorsements of Brown's Iron Bitters, Ely's Cream Balm, and Carter's Little Liver Pills, plus various regional business statements and health claims.
Imagined scene of a universal cure for cough and cold
A vivid imagined plea describes millions of people purchasing a mysterious remedy for coughs and throat afflictions. The passage promotes a beer based cure sold by druggists.
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United States Capitol
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Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis
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Morgan K. Morgan
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Henderson
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Canton
Renhold Rockers
Wm. Miller
A.J. Jatkins
National Prohibition Committee
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Khedive
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Sala Bey
Mesalamia
England
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Midland Institute
Birmingham
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Hong Kong
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Germ
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von Hoffmann
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America
Joseph Jacques
Vermont Central Railroad
J. E. Rankin
Congregational Church
Warner
Oscar F.tt
Jacques
Bright
John W. Hobart
James M. Foss
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Mr. Ochiltree
Tom Ochiltree
PISO
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Drugrista
Vanzity
Watterson
J. M. Klein
Laam
Ely
Lovwis E. Purvirrs
N. Y. Ave
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Washington, D. C
State Insurance Company
John A. Elliott
West
Iowa State Register
Register
Office of Auditor of State
Carter
Jones
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Conma
Alneanes
Sam
Onde
Win
Aver
ST. Vitus
RGR Nd Med. CO
Physiciana Bad
Carvers
W. H. Leesage
Bigelow
Caswell, & Co
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Caswell, Haxano & Co
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Penal Carla Tetter
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Dea Moines
Sheridan
Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Fraser
Rousehold
Cirenat
Cam Pier
Btinson & Co
H. Hallett & Oo
Trae & Co
Omers
Beat Pictorial
Portree Co
Moody's
Moody & & OD
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Addrean
P. W. Ziweier & Co
Ruy Serthern
John L. Thompson, Sons & Co
Troy
N.Y
ET G. Root
Pear Bt
Emma
Saigon
Binghamton
Binghantos
Kneka Sans
Qondition
Qowser
TU Rietary CO
Excelsior
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