March weather and local notes from the city
The city treasurer reports eight dollars ninety eight cents in hand and all corporation bills paid. Prof. Macomstr moves into his new home. The Congregational church sociable hosts Mrs Read this Friday evening. Execant outfits for gentlemen offered at the N Y Store. Tax and other contracts awarded for college bread and transport services. Booth fielded three city tickets for Monday’s election. Congregational Church entertainment drew good attendance. Mrs Dainty gave standout recitations.
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Congregational Church
Henry Clay Dean to Speak in Nevada on The Old Senate
Friday night next March 7 Henry Clay Dean will lecture in Nevada on The Old Senate a topic said to entertain any audience. Thayer trims bread prices promising cheaper white fresh bread than bakers offer, inviting customers to compare. A farmer entered Lucas bank with his dog. the dog stayed inside and later escaped through the window leading Harvey to fear the dog may threaten sheep.
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Henry Clay Dean
Nevada
Senate
Thayer
Fie
Lucas’ Bank
Harvey
Local births noted after deadline in town
Dan McCarthy reported a new daughter at his house last week, but it was too late for publication. Friends also note L. H. Bingham became a father of a very young daughter at his house, a surprise to many.
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Dan McCarthy
Daniel
L. H. Bingham
House Fire Destroys Duff Street Dwelling
A dwelling on Duff street owned by G A Underwood and Dr Bradley burned Wednesday about noon. The fire came from a defective flue with Mrs Miller occupying the premises and saving most belongings. No insurance. estimated loss about 200 dollars.
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Duff Street
G. A. Underwood
School Board Recommends Additional Bond Levy
A finance report notes another levy of 500 dollars is recommended to cover interest on existing bonds and retire another bond early in 1880, leaving only one bond unpaid.
College Opens as New Freshman Class Arrives
The college year begins Monday with examinations planned for one or two days before regular work. Officials expect a large new freshman class and a very full school year ahead.
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Hlas
Mayor Underwood Arrests For Disturbing Conduct
The mayor reported three arrests on Tuesday afternoon for disorderly conduct at the Hall where an 8 part phantom panorama was shown the previous evening. Each fine was $10 with costs totaling $23. Two defendants paid $3 costs each, one could not pay and was committed.
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Underwood
Panorama
Gunderson Fined in Sheidahl Horse Racing Case
Henry Gunderson was arrested in Sheidahl for racing horses in the streets risking pedestrians. He was fined and jailed with cognizance taken of the danger after an elderly Mrs. Olesen narrowly avoided being struck by his horse. The punishment is expected to deter similar recklessness.
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Sheidahl
Henry Gunderson
Olesen
Gnderson
Gunderson
Thieves Target Mine Workers In City Search
Three young men from the coal bank visited the city hunting a fellow who had lived with them in winter employed at the mines. The last of the party fled with clothing trinkets and most of their money including a $20 gold piece. He bought a ticket to Chicago. The pursuers traced him aboard a train to a detectable destination.
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Baching
Palace hunting cars to carry hunter parties westward
Four palace hunting cars are planned to be built for Pullman service. They will provide sleeping quarters a cook room a smoking room a dog kennel space to store game and guns for parties of hunters traveling west in comfort.
Buter Making and Prices in Story County
A column urges dairy farmers to improve butter quality to fetch better prices. It notes No. 1 butter commands good prices while ordinary dairy products sell for starvation prices, and calls for creameries to spread through the county with shared techniques from a noted Illinois butter maker.
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Buter
Delaware County
Ilinois
Story County
Local Notes Record Departures and Health Updates
Will Davis leaves for Leadville Colorado after over three years at W. G. Wright's. Miss Em Chamberlain nears full health and may resume teaching next week. Squire Shockley’s wife visits Nebraska relatives. Ed Forney and F A Burgess return from vacation at home. Mrs Dr Andruss and Mrs R H Hamilton suffer minor ailments. District Attorney Stevens attends Webster City court. P L Porter goes to Manchester Delaware County for butter and cheese convention. W A Wagner visits family in Blairstown. Col Hoggatt addresses Greenback club in Polk County. Ry Chamberlain remains unwell but improves. Dr S W Hopkins returns from Louisville with degree conferred. Flynn Guernsey heads to Rochester Vermont. President Welch visits Colfax for spring waters. Cal Giddings improves enough to leave bed briefly. Miss Hattie West fills in for Miss Chamberlain.
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Squire Shockley
Nebraska
Ed. Forney
F. A. Burgess
Andruss
R. H. Hamilton
Stevens
Webster City
P. L. Porter
Manchester
Delaware County
State Butter and Cheese Association
W. A. Wagner
Interticexcer Force
Blairstown
Col. Hoggatt
Polk County
G. B
Ry. Chamberlain
W. Hopkins
Sheldahl
Louisville
Kentucky
Medical College
Flynn Guernsey
Rochester
Vermont
Iowa Lees
Welch
Colfax
Cal. Giddings
Hattie West
TEACHER'S FUND AND CONTINGENT FUND SUMMARY
Fragmentary financial entry from 1878 shows receipts from taxes and state funds for teachers and a contingent fund. Details include balances, overdrawn amounts, salaries paid, and small disbursements such as janitor costs and repairs. The legible figures indicate year-end balances and payments.
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Pe Gavan
Co. Treas
Long Desperate Push Toward Solvency
A cautious outlook suggests persistent efforts may finally push the enterprise toward solvency after years of struggle. Management notes improving revenue signals though overall finances remain tight and uncertain.
Local notes and business updates in Kelly Items
Weather shifts as temperatures fall from 40s 50s to 16 below in 24 hours. Local moves include R P Shields excavating a north side cellar and planning to shift his building across the street. Blacksmiths cut horse shoeing to 10 cents. Residents depart for Dodge County Nebraska and the Black Hills next month. A cheese factory meeting is planned. Circulating library of nearly 100 volumes opens by the Congregational Society at Bousquet's drug store with weekly book exchanges. Acme Edition of English Literature eight volumes boosts sales and author biographies. early subscription offers priced at 2.50 paper 3.50 cloth 5 half morocco, prepaid by March 15. American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York.
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R. P. Shields
Mr. Ball
Cambridge
C. C. Stevens
Will Porter
Dodge County
Nebraska
Prairie Schooner
Jno. Nelson
Charley Nelson
Black Hills
Congregational Society
Bousquet
Cyclopedia of Literature
Lord Bacon
Walter Raleigh
Burton
Bishop Hall
John Knox
Milton
Dryden
Jeremy Taylor
Morocco
American Book Exchange, Publishers
Beekman Street
New York
Delaware County Creamery Report January figures
Reports of dairy business from creameries such as Diamond Creamery Monticello Richland Water Creamery Scotch Grove Delaw are listed for January. Entries include numbers on milk used butter produced and butter sold with prices and shipping points, reflecting local dairy activity in Delaware County and surrounding areas.
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Delaware County
Diamond Creamery
Monticello
H. D. Sherman & Co
Lina Cinime
Pusasagat Water Creamery
Delhi
Samuel Allison Sr
Elbi
Scotch Grove
D. Hanna
Jones County
Durr
Delaware
S. J. Edmonds
The Farmstead Image and Neighborhood Character
A Davenport Gazette quotation notes that tidy farms with clear roadsides reflect thrifty farmers and good stewardship. It contrasts neat, well fenced properties with neglectful farms where unsightly debris signals carelessness. The road and farm advertise the farmer and shape local reputation.
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Col. Scott
Davenport Gazette
New Catalogue From American Book Exchange
An extensive catalogue of new shelf worn and second hand books in every branch of literature will be issued March 10 by the American Book Exchange of New York. Bids are received in writing from buyers at any distance, mailed to the exchange with a three cent stamp. The listing promises equal chance for distant and local bidders as they meet the wants of book lovers.
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Bigelow
Fairchild
American Book Exchange
Beekman Street
New York
Weather Wisdom: Prof Couch Explains Weather Prediction
Professor Couch spoke in Harvey's Hall on meteorology and climate relations to weather changes. He described charting the earth's orbit and solar system, illustrated star clusters, and explained Newtonian gravity, earth motions, and atmospheric belts. He outlined general and local air currents, sunspot cycles, drought and rainfall links, and regional climate contrasts, noting isothermal lines and Gulf Stream deflections.
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Couch
Harvey's Hall
Earth
Space
Iowa
Europe
Gulf Stream
Globe
Grand Junction Head
Mystery surrounds Missouri man’s return to Missouri case
Kinsey left Missouri three years ago and has resurfaced at Horn’s home. Stories from involved parties disagree, raising suspicion of foul play. Authorities will investigate the evolving case to determine what happened and why.
Black Walnut Lumber Wanted in Ames Iowa
Buyer seeks black walnut lumber. Anyone with on hand material can contact O. P. Srucksecer in Ames Iowa to arrange a sale.
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O. P. Srucksecer
Ames
Iowa
Chaney and Hulett Offer Cattle Herding at Seventy-Five Cents Per Beat
Chaney and Hulett announce cattle herding for the season at seventy five cents per beat with satisfaction guaranteed by reasonable parties. Interested parties may leave word at Hulett's Shoe Shop in Ames Iowa. Also promoting Dr Marshall’s Lang Syrup a cough or cold remedy priced at 25 cents sold by J J Bousquett.
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Chaney & Hulett
Hulett
Ames
Iowa
Ople
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Ames Iowa
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William Clark
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