Iowa State Official Register Shown as Useful Book
A 1890 Iowa State Official Register praised for breadth of data on state officers, U.S. officers, biographical sketches, education, railways, laws, pardons, platforms, and 1889 election statistics. Describes photos of James Clarke and notes the volume’s value for understanding Iowa matters. Also reports on President Harrison’s grief and legislative moves in Washington.
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Iowa
Frank D. Jackson
James Clarke
U. S
Supt. Sabin
General Assembly
Senate considers bill banning limited mileage on railways
A bill in the Iowa senate would forbid railway companies from issuing limited mileage tickets. It argues the railroad should honor its own tickets at any time since purchasers pay for what they receive and should use their property as they choose.
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Iowa Senate
Ayer
Amanda B. Jenner
Northampton
Mass
Croup
Atet
G.w.yonker
Salem
N. J
Thos. B. Russell
Holston Conference
University president urges tax for school needs
President Schaeffer of the State University distributes a pamphlet detailing developments and needs. He argues for an immediate and growing school need as justification for a special university tax to avoid repeated appeals to each assembly, noting successful implementations in other states.
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Schaeffer
The
State University
Circular offers reward for defamers of famous sisters
The husbands of Victoria C Woodbull and Tennessee Claflin issued a printed circular offering one thousand pounds for names of anyone seeking to defame their wives. Titled a page of American history the circular appears unsavory and echoes the proverb least said soonest mended.
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Victoria C. Woodbull
Tennessee Claflin
Northwestern Iowa normal school site eyed by rival towns
Algona and Le Mars push to place the northwestern state normal school location with a nonprejudiced committee. The Carroll Herald notes both cities are active, with Lund of Algona urged to act to break the deadlock and back the favored site.
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Iowa State Normal School
Algona
le Mars
Carroll Herald
Normal School
Lund
Montana Lieutenant Governor faces senate walkout
Lieutenant Governor Richards of Montana asserts authority over the state Senate as eight Democratic senators leave to block legislation. The body votes to compel attendance on a fixed date and to remove absentees, while Richards telegrams sheriffs to arrest truant members.
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Richards
Montana
Heena
Rtiickards
Rickards
Mary Washington monument fund boosted by Marion Harland pledge
In 1833 a cornerstone for the Mary, mother of George Washington monument was laid with august ceremonies but remains unfinished. Marion Harland proposes that 75 cents from each Home Maker subscription in six months go to the Mary Washington monument fund, aiding a tribute to the influential woman.
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Mary
George Washington
Marion Harland
Mary Washington
Boy’s prayer fuels faith in Brackett defeat
An anecdote from the Gubernatorial campaign tells of Governor Brackett’s young son praying nightly for his father to lose. The boy explains he wants his father beaten so he can stay home more. The tale questions the impact on faith among Massachusetts Republicans.
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Brackett
Papa
Massachusetts
Visiting relatives and local obituaries in Story City
R Rasmussen and wife visit their daughter Mrs Madson as Orrin Fuller recovers from illness. Mrs Jonas Duen near Roland dies after a prolonged illness. Professor Dahle receives a gold watch from friends as a token of appreciation before his departure for a new opportunity.
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Story City News
R. Rasmussen
Madson
Orrin Fuller
Jonas Duen
Roland
Professor Dahle
Local Demeanor and Social Notes in Ciry Story
Rev. Auracher preached at Evangelical Church. Mr. Miller, son of H. S. Miller, spoke at American Church and plans to preach to Swedish Baptists after graduation. Professor Dahle left for Minneapolis. friends gave him a gold watch and money. Ki Indian Medicine Co. conducted free entertainments at the opera. Mrs. Allen and Gilbert visiting. church sociable at N. B. Jacob’s next Thursday. WN. B. Jacobs plans to move to Chicago. Perry Simmons buying horses. Mrs. Ben Brenneman of Ames visited. Martin Phillips and Anna Peterson engaged to marry. Fairchild visiting Ole Ingebritson, who is recovering from a tumor.
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Story Ciry
Auracher
Des Moines
Miller
Allen
Gilbert
N. B. Jacob
WN. B. Jacobs
Chicago
Perry Simmons
Ben Brenneman
Ames
Dangerous pass path sparks call for warning board
Tourist recalls a harsh climb and injuries at a mountain pass. The guide explains a past accident led to a warning board at the entrance, which was removed after no further travelers fell.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
A promotional notice extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and throat or chest troubles. It claims strong local support and offers trial bottles free at drug stores with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Argument over a daughter's alleged insult ends with confession
An elderly man confronts a young suitor claiming his daughter sobbed after he visited. The young man denies insult and explains he only said he was too poor to marry. The exchange reveals tension over marriage prospects and social class.
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O. G
Y.M
Y. M
Cambridge News Briefs Include Local Illnesses and Births
Miss Eunice Brown suffers lung fever cared for by the I O G T lodge. Mac Grafton recovers from lung fever. Allan and Mrs Jones welcome a fine baby. John Cook plans California rest. Myrtle Whitney returns from Scranton and stays. Levi Nellis hosts a 24-relative four generation reunion with a fine supper. Edwin Johnson family to visit Leland Illinois for about ten days. Chas Nellis patents wagon box scoop board showing practical design advances.
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Cambridge Garland
Eunice Brown
T. Lodge
Mac Grafton
Allan Jones
John Cook
California
Myrtle Whitney
Scranton
Iowa
Cambridge
Levi Nellis
Edwin Johnson
Leland
Ilinois
Maxwell Tribute Hinting at Local Building Season
Maxwells tribute notes J Grider return from an eastern visit last Thursday and mentions likely substantial building in town this season. Various visitors from Nebraska Wisconsin Des Moines and Illinois arrive or visit for family and deaths prompt local calls for mourning. Elder Moses Deardorf opens a Dunkard Church meetings last Friday.
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Maxwell
Caple
Manilla
Swarm
Des Moines
Kulow
G. W. Boitnett
McCook
Nebraska
Isaac Atkinson
P. Rinehart
Carroll
Illinois
S. E
Chas. Cooper
Gilbert Station
Jacob Baldwin
Valeria
Daniel Shank
Polk County
G. E. Goughnour
Moses Deardorf
Guthrie County
Dunkard
Englishman’s Tale of a Possum Prank on Longman's Porch
An English observer recounts a hunting party returning with a possum. Ned handles the creature, letting it appear lifeless before a slow, comic revival. The possum then playfully grins when tickled, providing a humorous scene on the porch.
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Longman's Magazine
Ned
Move of Jane Trott House At Peaks Island Sparks Clash
The city of Portland sought to move Mrs Jane Trotts house on Adams Street after taking the land for a street. Mrs Trott refused to leave and the marshal returned Tuesday to finish the move. The house was moved about one hundred feet with Mrs Trott in possession and her nine children inside.
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Port Trott
Adams Street
Gen. Trott
Libby
Parasol Theft Noted by Student in Hall
A pupil recalls seeing a tramp in the hall during class. He claims the individual took the teacher's god-headed parasol before leaving the building.
Remedy Syrup Promotes Liver and Kidney Health
A traditional patent medicine claims syrup remedies more palatable than bitter tonics and stronger for liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Sold by Westerman and Co in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
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Westerman & Co
Whistling in Seminaries Sparks Husband Wife Banter
Mrs Mantilla suggests teaching whistling in young ladies schools to help a married woman obtain a bonnet cloak or money she often has to whistle for it. Her husband questions the need and she defends the idea with a witty reply.
Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
Advertising copy promises "the best salve in the world" for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and many skin conditions with a money-back guarantee. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents per box, with no payment if not satisfied.
Would-be Client Seeks Rich Young Bride in Odd Exchange
A man says he would marry a handsome young woman with money and a good home, while a marriage broker replies he would marry such a woman himself if found. The quirky exchange underscores humorous matchmaking plans and sharp dialogue.
Positive remedy claimed for consumption cure
Letter to the editor from T A Siocum M C of New York promoting a cure for consumption. He offers to send two free doses to readers who provide express and post office addresses, claiming thousands have been permanently cured.
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T. A. Siocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
End of summer ends engagement scene rattled
Arthur Summerton challenges Miss Willoughby as she questions the marriage promise. She insists the quip signals only the end of summer, while he accuses her of flippancy, prompting a tense exchange about commitment.
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Arthur Summerton
Miss Willoughby
Spavin Liniment Ad Promotes Horse Healing and Savings
Vintage ad touts English Spavin Liniment to remove lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints and sprains. Claims cure for swollen throats coughs and more with a $50 savings per bottle sold by L M Bosworth Ames Druggist. Also features a humorous exchange about a penny and manners.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Traveling man asks for wife before train
A man in haste asks a reluctant woman to marry him with five minutes to spare before a train. He presses for a quick answer, then three minutes, then one minute, until she finally promises. He leaves on the next train.
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Buckingham
Ile
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure for Malaria and Ailments
E Bainbridge Munday of Clay County Texas reports success with Electric Bitters curing malaria and jaundice in his brother. D L Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky praises the tonic, claiming it saved his life. The ad asserts the remedy wards off and cures malaria as well as kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced 50 cents and one dollar at drug stores.
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E. Bainbridge Munday
Att’y Clay Co
Texas
Lave
D. L. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised In Local Testimony
Mr. George Tennant reports severe influenza followed by a cough and bed rest. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a full recovery after using a whole bottle. The Wo changers note that such testimonials illustrate the remedy’s value. 50 cent bottles sold by Westerman and Arnold. A humorous exchange about shirt buttons follows.
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Westerman & Arnold
George Tennant
Mail
T Times
Chamberlain
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Ad
One hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure claims not guaranteed by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co with endorsements from Toledo druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and bank cashier E H Van Hoesen note the firm’s honor. Internal remedy works on blood and mucus surfaces. testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
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