Petition to President seeks Henderson for U S Circuit Court
The Intelligencer reports a Hamilton County Bar petition to President McKinley asking for Hon H C Henderson of Marshalltown to be named judge of the United States Circuit Court in place of the resigned McCrary. Des Moines Register notes a February 1 through train from Des Moines to Lake Crystal Minnesota 195 miles linking with east and west lines.
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Arthur
Hamilton County
H. C. Henderson
Marshalltown
United States Circuit Court
McCrary
Des Moines Register
Northwestern Road
Lake Crystal
Minnesota
Grinnell Founder Credits Prohibition Stance in City Name
The Hon. J. B. Grinnell says Grinnell has no saloons and no one sent to jail to the Poorhouse or penitentiary in twenty five years. He adds they can endure a cyclone if whisky is kept away.
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J. B. Grinnell
Grinnell
Iowa
Snow and Ice in Historic Europe and Asia
The passage recalls extreme cold events from antiquity to early modern times. It notes freezes of major seas and rivers including the Mediterranean and Po river, snowburied Austrian towns, a thirteen day Scottish blizzard, and an army crossing the Danube on ice in 462.
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Tuery
Mediterranean Sea
Gulf of Venice
Black Sea
Baltic Sea
Italy
Austria
Scotland
Danube
Chicago Tribune recalls old era and Por ter vote
The article describes the Chicago Tribune's view on Fitz John Porter and the House vote. It claims the action rewards army disobedience and infidelity to the Union, sets a dangerous precedent, and insults Northern soldiers loyal to the government.
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Chicago Tribune
Fitz John Porter
Train Runs 912 Miles From New York to Chicago in 254 Hours
The journey covers 912 miles with seven stops and an average speed near 35.29 mph due to many bridges and villages. The fastest segment is New York to Philadelphia with a mile taking as little as 57 seconds and the slowest about two minutes. Angus Sinclair of the American Machinist notes the Jersey City to Broad Street locomotive weighs 74 tons and pulls a 200 ton train, with driving wheels turning 258 rpm on steep grades at one mile per minute.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Angus Sinclair
Jersey City
Broad Street
Wendell Phillips Dies in Boston at 73
Wendell Phillips died at his Boston home on Saturday evening at age 73 after a week of illness. The noted orator, famed for eloquence and poetry in his phrasing, stood with William Lloyd Garrison as a staunch foe of slavery and advocate for liberty. The obituary lauds his radical, holy purpose and laments the passing of a rare statesman from an era of patriotism.
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Wendell Phillips
Boston
Mr. Philips
William Loyd Garrison
Garrison
Iowa Road Improvement Convention Adopts Tax and Labor Resolutions
At the Des Moines gathering last week resolutions were adopted for legislation. They call for cash road tax payments. outside city property taxed funds spent in the collecting township for highways. a county tax of one to two mills on leading thoroughfares. township tax up to three mills under trustees or commissioners. highway districts aligning with civil townships and road trustees gaining road commissioner powers. labor mainly before August 1 and all road spending by contract.
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Des Moines
Boards of Supervisors
Free School Books Proposed as Economic Plan
The article argues for providing free books to public school students, citing examples from Philadelphia New York City Newark and other cities. It notes cost per pupil figures from 1882 and praises past success with free supplies in Jersey City Lewiston and New Brunswick.
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Philadelphia
New York City
New Brunswick
N. J
Jersey City
Newark
Lewiston
Maine
Textbook Adoption Brings Uniformity and Savings in Maine
In Orons Maine 1879 books were issued at 26 cents per pupil. The committee reports gains from the system include uniform texts, clear classification, ample supply, better attendance and lower costs. Auburn Maine notes ten years of free texts with economy uniformity fewer changes and seamless transitions for pupils.
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Orons
Maine
Auburn
Marshall Times
Iowa to Kate Shelley Medal Describes Heroic Bridge Feat
Des Moines authorities hold the Kate Shelley medal from Tiffany New York. a three inch round piece weighing four ounces five pennyweights half, with a relief portrait of Shelley crossing the stormy Des Moines river bridge on July 6, 1881. The inscription honors heroism youth and humanity, and the reverse bears the state seal amid a green copper wreath.
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Iowa
Kate Shelley
Des Moines
Tiffany
New York
Kate
General Assembly
State of
Boone Democrat
Poultry and Pet Stock Exposition Inspires Youth to Care
Des Moines hosts a Poultry and Pet Stock Exposition highlighting practical lessons for children. Advice urged parents to involve kids in buying and raising chickens to supply fresh eggs and learn self-reliance, noting local example Fred Baldwin shipping birds to Chicago for high prices.
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Des Moines
Fred Baldwin
Chicago
Compound Oxygen Promises Cures for Chronic Illnesses
An advertisement urges sufferers of consumption cataract neuralgia rheumatism bronchitis and other chronic diseases to contact Drs Starkey and Palen for a free consultation and information on their Vitalizing Treatment using Compound Oxygen. It claims thousands cured and offers a Treatise upon request.
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Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard Street
Medical Wonder Salve Ad With Guaranteed Cure
An 19th century style advertisement claims a salve cures Burns Bruises Cuts Ulcers Fever Cancers Piles Chilblains Tetter and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed or money refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by Bosworth Co. and others.
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All d
Bosworth Co
Marsh's Golden BLoop Liver Tonic advertised in Ames
Testimonials claim cures for liver trouble blood disorder rheumatism dyspepsia and debility using Marsh's Golden BLoop Liver Tonic and Golden Balm throat and lung medicine. Bradley Templeton druggists in Ames offer large bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Marsh
J. M. Baker
Burlington
Iowa
Geo. W. Webb
Peoria
James Robbins
Kansas City
Marsha
Bradley & Templeton
Ames
What Women Should Use For Dyspepsia And Despondency
Testimonial style notice promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a remedy for dyspepsia weak back despondency and other troubles claiming it makes the user feel renewed Mrs Garitz of Pittsburg endorses it. Local agent M Hemstreet lists farm and city property for sale. Papillon SkinCure advertised claiming cure via exudation and external application with Bosworth Co and Ed Barstow as sellers.
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Parker
Mrs. Garitz
Pittsburg
Dr Bosanko Pile Nomen and Papillon Mfg Co Ads
An 1870s advertisement describes Dr Bosanko’s Pile Nomen as a remedy for piles with intense itching at night and for ringworm. It claims quick relief, lists price and manufacturer Dr Bosanko Medicine Co. of Piqua Ohio, with Bosworth & Co and Ed Barstow as sellers, and includes a separate note praising the Papillon Manufacturing Company and its honest business practices.
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An old advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup to ease crying from teething and soothe the stomach and bowels. It claims quick relief for feverish pain, colic, and diarrhoea with a pleasant taste, marketed by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
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Wine
Low
Bosworth Drugstore offers free bottle of cough syrup
If Bosworth & Co the Druggists do not succeed it is not for the want of faith. He has such faith in Dr Bos anko's Cough and Lung Syrup that he will give a bottle free to each and every one who is in need of a medicine of this kind.
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Bosworth & Co
Pa pillon Manufacturing Company Sold in Chicago Partnership
The officers and stockholders of the Pa pillon Manufacturing Company of Chicago are among the wealthiest citizens of Chicago and Boston. The capital stock is $600,000 and holders are worth many millions. For sale by Bosworth and Co. and Ed Barstow.
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Papillon Manufacturing Company
Bosworth & Co
Ed Barstow
Chicago
Boston
Sample bottles drive crowds at Bosworths Drug Store
Customers swarm Bosworth Co Drug Store for free samples of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, advertised as the popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis. Regular sizes are 50 cents and one dollar.
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Bosworth & Co Drug Store
Dr. Bosanko
Grain and Real Estate Firms Reported in Local Listings
A fragmented OCR list names Key Wright & Ives, Marketa Lawraber, Henry Wilson Jr & Co, Grainana Real Estate, Cook & Shields, West House Harness and Horse, George H. France, Glidden Stone, George F. Simmons, Raynor House, Blacksmiths, Coole Martin and Kint. The text appears as miscellaneous business entities and addresses in a historical notice.
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Grain and Commission
Henry Wilson, Jr. & Co
Grainana Real Estate
Cook & Shields
West House
George H. France
Shiloh's Cure Promises Quick Defense Against Hacking Coven
A bold claim declares Shiloh's Cure can swiftly ward off a hacking coven. The guarantee emphasizes rapid protection and online security resilience for users and organizations.
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Shiloh
Shilohs Cure Promises Relief for Sleepless Nights
An advertisement-style claim touts Shilohs Cure as a remedy for coughing that ruins sleep, presenting a quick, persuasive pitch aimed at readers suffering from persistent nighttime coughs.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy Promises Cure and Breath Health
Advertisement offers Shilohs Vitalizer and Catarrh Remedy claimed to cure dyspepsia liver complaint and catarrh with guaranteed results. Features a nasal injector free and a 50 cent price, sold by Bradley and Templeton.
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Shiloh
Bradley & Templeton
James Ross Gold Watch Cases Prove Superior Quality
A pamphlet asserts James Ross gold watch cases hold more pure gold than many solid cases and warns against low grade 4 to 10 karat alternatives. It cites thirty years of use with cases in good condition, and notes owners in Hazleton and Consieghone as carriers.
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James Ross
Hazieron
L. W. Drake
Hazleton
Bowman
Consieghone
Sylvester Engle
Phite- Sassen
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SAEED
M. C. Joma
Ames Business Directory
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C. A. I Beverly
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N. G. Cook
D. B. Dix. M
A. J. Sweeney
T. K. Soper
Nettie Barndollar
Mia
Jennie Lockwood
Bennett Boots and Shoes
Hawley & Co
A. H. Thayer
J. L. Bartlett
W. H. Clark
Ames Flouring Mills
Henry McCarthy
G. H. Runyon
Island and
MW Quick
Brealey & Temgiston, Bosworth & Co
K. W. Brown
H. Lightner
M. B. Wilcox
Thomas & Loud
Marketa
Lawraber
Paul Mabnke
T. C. Hetland
Charlies Kilmer
Paxton
McDowell's End
Burge
A. J. Graves
Giddings
A. Ww
PO Building Moving
Athlophoros
Athlophoros CO
Wall ST
Plymouth Rocks
Foote
Old Glory
Capt. White
G. D. Loud. Ll
Dutton’s
Sketcbedd
Ames, Iowa
Heal Estate, Loan
Marwell & Sob
Ayer
Aver
Ayrr
Isiraie Agency
Corry
Leves
Maxwell & Son
Ayer’s
Dr.j.c.ayer&co
Lowell, Mass
Droggista
Morris
Piace of the
Oes Orange Judd Co
David W. Judd
Prest
Broadway
Justin D. Fulton
Brooklyn
O.” Ville
Tenn
M. D
Cas
Pond’s Extract Co
14Th St
New Yo
Barstow
Sint
Boyd
Marilzcet
Garden Growth
P.O
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China
Japan
Das Starke
IS Coles
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T. SS
Drs - Seareey & Palen
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Minn
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Biler
B. K. Bliss & Sons
Barclay St
New Yrk
Story County
Lars Halve Veen
Ole Tesdali
McCarthy County Auditor
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