Train Schedule Brothers East West South and North
Rail timetable lists passenger services and freight trains with names such as Atlantic Express Overland Limited and Pacific Express. It notes arrival times 1:45 PM for Atlantic Express 6:10 PM for another, and freight or non passenger trains like No 62. The agent Gro. W. Rogers signs as station operator with cautions about no passenger service on Sundays and exceptions Mondays.
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M—Sterling
Esse. Oam
Frei Ske
Ues Snk
Ices
Lovald Ack
Ecian
Atlantic Express
Denver Lim Gg
Cane
Overland Limited
Omaha Express
Denver Limited
D. M. Cs
SPV Ee
Aneays
Gro
W. Rogers
Massacre memorials and Iowa legislative roll call noted
The Intelligencer reports expected appropriation of five thousand dollars to inter victims of the 1857 massacre and build a Lake Okoboji monument led by survivor Mrs Abbie Gardner Sharp. Also discussed are moves toward a new northwest Iowa insane asylum and a survey of senators and representatives by bill introductions and personal influence.
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Lake Okoboji
Abbie Gardner Sharp
Iowa Legislature and Society Notes from Des Moines and Le Mars
Reports discuss 1888 Iowa law barring inherited land by non resident aliens, noting Walmestey's $10,000 estate and English heir implications. Also coverage of Governor Jackson and Mrs Jackson receptions, a woman's suffrage petition by Adelaide Ballard, and legislative moves on templeton, horticultural report, county debt bonds, oleomargarine labeling, and other acts.
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le Mars
General Assembly
Walmestey
England
Des Moines Cor. C. K. Republican
Bishop
Senate
State of
Iowa
United States
Adelaide Ballard
Lowa
Heavenly Twins Not The Wilson Tariff Or Income Tax
A Chicago Tribune note compares the phrase Heavenly Twins to avoid equating them with the Wilson tariff bill or the income tax, clarifying confusion around the term.
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Chicago Tribune
Wheat May futures hit Chicago low of 58.78 cents
Tuesday trading saw May wheat in Chicago fall to 58.78 cents per bushel, the lowest point ever recorded in the Chicago market.
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Chicago
Indian Territory quick path to statehood unclear
The Chicago Tribune notes that if Indian Territory seeks admission under Republican auspices it would likely await roughly three more years before joining the Union.
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Chicago Tribune
Senate Sugar Schedule Fight Promised by Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes a tremendous Senate clash ahead over the sugar schedule, saying the issue bears direct personal interest for most members of the body.
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Senate
Chicago Tribune
Prosperity Ahead Says Chicago Tribune Quotation
The Chicago Tribune quotes that every period of financial stringency is followed by prosperity. It predicts the most prosperous times ever seen in this country will soon arrive.
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Chicago Tribune
Capital Register Controversy Sparks Local Tilt
The Register uses its muscle in a noted clash with editor Merchant of the Cedar Rapids Republican. The cool weather keeps passions in check as such tilts add spice to Mr. Clarkson’s life.
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The
Register
Capital Register
Merchant
Cedar Rapids Republican
Clarkson
Kansas Supreme Court Rules Governor Illegally Dismissed Mrs Lease
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously holds the Governor had no right to remove Mrs Lease from the state board of charities, ruling the action illegal. She remains a member of the board, a decision unlikely to foster peace and harmony.
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Supreme Court of Kansas
Lease
State Board of Charities
The European and American Cuckoos Compared
The European cuckoo lays eggs in other birds nests to be hatched by foster parents while the American cuckoo of the period avoids caring for its own eggs and is ashamed of its name, notes the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Revenue receipts rise in first ten days of February
A Washington dispatch reports internal revenue receipts for the first ten days of February at 5079 dollars, compared with 4514504 dollars for the same period last year, signaling rising business while fiscal year totals show a steady decline since the start of the year.
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Washington Dispatch
Kearsarge Wrecked Off Central America Coast
The U S steamer Kearsarge, built in 1861, was wrecked off the coast of Central America a week before last. The vessel has been in active service through many chapters of national history and its 1863 battle with the Alabama near France helped make its name widely known.
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U.S
Amelia
Alabama
France
Lincoln's Birthday Observed Across Illinois and Nation
The article notes the 85th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth observed nationwide with Illinois playing a prominent role. It mentions February 12 as a legal holiday in Illinois and reflects on weather and hardships, including Kansas suffering and Chicago benefiting from this period.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ilinois
Illinois
Abeadaso Amgina
Uniform post cheque proposal from Battle Creek official
Mr C C Post of Battle Creek Michigan files with the post office department a form for a post cheque. The cheques would be uniform in size from 5 cents to 5 dollars and resemble the old fractional currency with lines to fill names and the payee state and city. When remitting small sums you fill in the lines and it becomes a check or draft rather than money.
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C. C. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Post Office Department
Justice Brewer sparks protest with remarks at Yale dinner
The Times Republican reports criticism of Justice Brewer for disparaging remarks about a deceased ex president at a Yale dinner. He called him "the husband of Mrs. Hlayes," provoking a whirl wind of protest over the reference to a former leader noted for exemplary character and his administration.
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Flayes
Yale
Hlayes
Supreme Court
Times
Republican
Temperance Lectures by A C Rankin Begin Next Sunday
A C Rankin as an attorney from Pennsylvania will lecture on temperance for a week in this city starting next Sunday night at Calvary Tabernacle. He is noted as an orator who challenged the Des Moines social clubs and closed saloons in Oelwein. The ministerial association hopes his persuasive appeal may sway lawmakers toward strengthening the prohibitory law in the interest of true temperance and morality.
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A. C. Rankin, Esq
Pennsylvania
Ministerial Association
Calvary Tabernacle
Rankin
Des Moines
Oeiwein
Intemperance and pension dispute at Ohio soldiers home
The Times Republican comments on a pension money dispute at the Ohio soldiers home driven by a temperate veteran who draws disproportionate attention. It argues that there is no higher rate of intemperance among veterans and suggests life at the home may influence behavior.
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Ohio Soldiers’ Home
Times Republican
Advance and Turky TELLIGENCER one year offer
A combined subscription offer presents one year of the Advance and Turky TELLIGENCER for 3.00 dollars. Readers are encouraged to subscribe now for this bundled deal.
Capitol City trip details and local academic notes
Mr Sirrine made a short business trip to the Capitol City on Wednesday. The Farm department is busy shelling seed corn and drawing fertilizer to aid spring work. Debates and meetings fill local evenings with a crowded house and lively discussion. A school of mines proposal at Ames is noted along with various lectures, religious meetings, and campus events shaping the week.
Gilbert Gleanings February 8 Reflects Growth in Gilbert
February 8 notes arrival of a young lady to make home with Mr. and Mrs. McGills. Main Street gains a new blacksmith shop and restaurant. Mrs. M. E. Watson starts rebuilding. H. Guild builds a new residence two miles north west. Ed H Graves opens a druggist shop offering wallpapers paints oils and drugs. George Barnes of Colorado and Fred Barnes of South Dakota visit parental home. Peter Marshall and wife visit Will at Chelsea. Ice flow suggests summer. DeCamp family leaves for southern Kansas.
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Mrs. McGills
Valentine
Main Street
M. E. Watson
Ed. H. Graves
Geo. Barnes
Colorado
Fred Barnes
South Dakota
Dorcas Society Re-elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Dorcas society held its Feb 7 annual meeting and re elected all former officers. A boiler explosion at Kelley’s elevator engine killed John Tanner and injured two or three others.
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The
Dorcas Society
Kelley
John Tanner
Origin of Family Names Through Trades and Traits
A historical note traces surname origins from occupations and features. Liners like Limer and Chandler link to lime burning and candle making. Pinner, Pinster reflect pin trades. Locke Curl Crispe hint at hair or appearance. Beadel Beddall Biddle derive from archaic roles. Dawber from wet clay daubing. Porter from a valued trade. nicknames include Strong Long Short Bigge Little Love Small Slight Fatt Stout Young Light Heavy. Sek calls and cups reveal archers and bowmen. Land families stem from open forest clearings. Call relates to a former headdress and yields Callmans Callers Kellers.
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Chandler
Porter
Bigge
Sage
Merry
Joyce
Curtis
Arch
Archer
Bowman
Landleys
Launds
Lowndes
Landers
Landmans
Lands
Callmans
Callers
Kellers
Town Mutual Fire Insurance Association Quietly Expands
The Town Mutual Fire Insurance Association formed at the state convention reports over 700000 in risks with only nineteen dollars in losses. It insures residence property and keeps costs low at 20 to 35 cents per hundred dollars plus fees. Des Moines and Ames references appear with A J Graves and C E Harsh named for contact.
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Town Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Des Moines
Iowa
A. J. Graves
Ames
C. E. Harsh
Clapp Block
Lowa
Real estate transfers and deeds across Ames Story City Nevada
A series of property sales and mortgages across multiple towns including Ames Story City Nevada and surrounding areas. Transactions list buyers and sellers such as J L Stevens Julia Toresdah Frank H Greenawalt Samuel Reid Lew Tillotson Geo Worrall Lucy Simes L Vanhorn Elizabeth Goodin John Leske and others with sums ranging from 25 to 8000 and parcels described by lot and block designations.
Local notes and family updates from a Iowa community
Mr and Mrs George Nelson welcome a fine baby boy. Mrs Dr Templeton visited J J Wiltse's Tuesday. E O Robinson and wife of Des Moines visit friends nearby. John Olson sold his farm and will move to Kelly soon. The Raffs plan Oklahoma claims trip with 50 bushels corn and seed oats. Car prices rose ten dollars to ninety. W F Templeton and W J Wiltse go to Nevada as petit jurors. Nora Person has sore throat amid diphtheria reports near Olson School. A party of youths attended a literary at Jones school and enjoyed it. Youngs praise their new home and the warm Iowa winter.
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John Olson
Kelly
Oklahoma
Advertised Notices for Week Ending February 13 1894
For the week ending Feb 13 1894 Brown Jennie Halverson F iamb Mr Eugene Meil and ET Muibem Gene Turner Mr CC Wilson Mrs T Persons calling for these please say advertised J. E. Duncan P. M. This paper and the New York Weekly Tribune for one year for only $1.50 Subscribe now.
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J. E. Duncan
P. M
New York Weekly Tribune
Newspaper subscription price noted for Des Moines readers
An old ad notes a combined offer from The Intellieencer and the Des Moines Weekly Register for only 1.50 dollars per year, highlighting a cheap way to access two papers in one package.
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The
Intellieencer
Des Moines Weekly Register
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