Dolliver praised as future Iowa statesman at teachers' meeting
The Des Moines State Teachers' Association hosted Mr. J. P. Dolliver who delivered a powerful address on Christian virtue and public duty. Attendees praised his breadth of knowledge and delivery, predicting a bright future in Iowa politics.
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J. P. Dolliver
State Techers’ Association
Des Moines
Dolliver
Withal
Grinnell
Congress
Iowa
Grant family sights and memoir work in New York area
The Grants reside quietly on Sixty sixth street New York while Colonel Frederick and Jesse R pursue a second volume of the General's memoirs. U S Grant nicknamed Buck stays on a farm near Purdy's station Winchester county New York most of the time. Mrs Grant rarely goes out and is in ill health after the General's long illness.
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Grants
Sixty-sixth Street
New York
Frederick
Jesse R
U.S. Grant
Buck
Buckeye State
Purdy’s Station
Winchester County
N. Y
Grant
Des Moines Post Office Clerk Arrested For Rifling Letters
William West a 27 year old clerk in the Des Moines post office was arrested Sunday morning by Detective Adist charged with rifling registered letters. He confessed and paid $130. bailed by his father. West worked about three years in the office and used a method of cutting the package end to extract money then resealing it to avoid detection. The detective had been tracking since November 7 and caught him with decoy letters.
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William West
Des Moines
Adist
West
French republics and quick leadership changes
The note observes France adopting the Republic as a form of government, noting week by week revolutions without bloodshed. It cites the re election of President Grevy and Brisson stepping down after a brief term. It compares the joint house ballot to U S Congress antics with a free fight between two members as a display of freedom.
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Grevy
Brisson
France
Kansas Governor Martin Defends Prohibition Stance
Sutton's report cited by Governor Martin shows Kansas as more temperate than Maine after five years of e tong. He argues saloons harm cities and that ending open saloons will curb drinking habits, especially among boys, despite inevitable liquor production.
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Martin
Kansas
Sutton
Maine
Union
Gum at the Theatre Stuns Atlanta Audience
In Atlanta a man handed out chewing gum at the door causing the audience to move their jaws in unison. The puzzled performers paused mid act to watch the silent audience and the sides of the stage stared back in disbelief. The troupe assumed the crowd chewed all the chestnuts of the play.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court rules railroads liable for doubled value and punitive damages
The court holds that railroad failure to fence their road makes them liable for damages including the mule's value and exemplary damages. It supports double value for farmers under state law and rejects attempts to dismiss the case. The ruling impacts Humboldt county and Iowa cases, enabling farmers to collect twice value for stock killed by railroads unless laws are repealed.
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United States Supreme Court
Missouri
Humboldt County
Iowa Railroad
Iowa
Notable murder trial grips Har din county
The Har din county murder trial of Nate Ramnsbarger for Enoch Johnson’s death draws broad public interest. Prosecutors rely on circumstantial evidence and corroboration as the defense plans alibi and motive arguments. The case, tied to Frank Rainsbarger’s upcoming trial, may shape proceedings this week, with witnesses expected to test the theories and hopes for fall swearing.
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Nate Ramnsbarger
Enoch Johnson
Hardin County
Hamilton
Frank Rainsbarger
Marshalltown Times
Brown's Iron Bitters Compounding Quietly Trusted
Plain language claim that Brown's Iron Bitters is safe for teeth and stomach and strengthens the weak. Emma Williams of Starkwater Mississippi testifies it relieved her daughter's dyspepsia and her own debility. The passage urges giving it even to delicate children.
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Emma Williams
Starkwater
A U W in Iowa Ten-Year Growth and Moral Charge
The last assessment in the State branch No 16 shows Iowa membership near ten thousand with eight deaths per thousand. Dues rise four dollars and carrying two thousand insurance costs twenty dollars. after a decade the unit reports about 150000 dollars disbursed in Iowa. Also notes Electric Bitters claim cures for kidney or liver issues and urges prepaid subscription to support local papers.
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Iowa
Pansy Magazine Promises Rich Year For Young Readers
The Pansy edited by Pansy tops weekday and Sunday readings with serials like Reaching Out and Little Fishers. Six Oclock in the Evening will be told by a Grandma, Margaret Sidney contributes St George and the Dragon, and C M Livingston, Faye Huntington join this year.
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Pansy
Margaret Sidney
Rev
C. M. Livingston
Faye Huntington
Pansy Society
P. S
D. Lorurer & Co., Publishers
Franklin and Hawley Sts
Boston Mass
Emulsion praise and Advance hopes outlined in editorials
Dr. C T Bromser endorses Scott's Emulsion after similar benefit to himself and recommends it for wasting diseases. The Advance Editorial outlines growth, ambition, and a plan to expand coverage with notable writers and more home life content, inviting readers to sample the paper.
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C. T. Bromser
Rochester
N. Y
Scott
Geo. W. Cable
Joseph Parker
la Salle St
Chicago
Papillon flax skin cure marketed with widespread claims
The extract of flax product Papillon is touted as a miraculous skin remedy discovered by accident in vats used for plant materials. It is claimed to erase eruptions warts blemishes and scrofula after years of use. bottles sell for $1 and a Lancaster PA case notes a twelve year leg condition cured by Mishler’s Herb Bitters after months of use. a sharp remark about men who stay calm is included.
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Fanny Kelly
South Prince Street
Lancaster
Mishler
Bucklen Arnica Salve For Sale By Palace Drug Store
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guarantied to satisfy or money refunded. Price 25 cents. Sold by Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
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Bright
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Bucklen
Pickett & Co
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