Iowa Prohibition Policy Faces 1890 Legislature Shift
The piece argues Iowa’s prohibition stance remains solid after a Democratic governor’s election. It notes Republicans won prohlibition loyalty in the last vote, asserts the law strengthens social and economic welfare, and challenges Democrats to craft a better temperance measure while Wisconsin style reform remains unlikely.
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Iit
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Ublicans
House
General Assembly
Ees
Border
Forty Two Stars Puzzle Nations Flag Arrangement
The text invites artistic individuals to devise a graphic arrangement of forty two stars on the national flag highlighting creative liberty and design exploration.
Statehood costs and budget cuts touted abroad
Reports abroad claim statehood brings costs and dignity concerns. North Dakota holds a $150,000 debt while South Dakota’s governor urges closing state institutions for a year to cut expenses.
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Statehood
North Dakota
South Dakota
Blaine Hints at Further Literary Laurels
Secretary Blaine spends an hour or two daily on a historical work, likely a major treatise, with the subject undisclosed. He is pleased with the success of Twenty Years of Congress and desires more literary recognition.
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Washington
Blaine
Congress
New Year's Reception Draws Thousands at White House
Washington saw the President's New Year's reception run from eleven to two, with the public invited for the final hour and a quarter. More than 4,000 people attended to pay respects to the head of the nation.
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Washington
Suggestion on Party Platform Committees
A suggestion from the Register praises continuing committee members from convention to convention. The idea is considered good and would lend dignity and stability to productions that often lack those qualities.
Czar Bans Telephone in Russia Over New Talking Machine
The czar orders the telephone removed nationwide amid fears the new talking machine will elude spies. He chastises the people for tolerating autocracy and labels them unfit for civilization’s tools.
Mrs. Robert Tyler Dies in Montgomery at 74
Mrs. Robert Tyler, daughter of Thomas Cooper and Mary Fairlie, died in Montgomery Alabama at age 74. She was married to Robert Tyler eldest son of President John Tyler and served as Lady of the White Mouse during the first years of Tyler's Administration by special request of the President and his wife, who was ill.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Robert Tyler
Brazilians Pleased by US Press Support in Trade Ties
Charles Flint quotes a Brazilian correspondent and leading Republican that US press sympathy stands in contrast to Europe. He says the favorable coverage will strengthen trade relations between the United States and Brazil and aid North South American commerce.
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New York
Charles Flint
Brazil
United States
Europe
Flint
North
South America
Editorial Attacks Allison's Critics in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Republican prints a forceful editorial that counters opponents of Senator Allison, presenting their arguments as weak and their truthfulness questionable.
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Cedar Rapids
Allison
Cartoon figure taunts vice and scours dishonesty
The New York Press cartoon portrays a handsome youth scourging dishonesty and ignorance as he leads the lion justice in chains, signaling a sharp moral stance against wrongdoing.
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New York
Commissioner Morgan on Indian policy promotes assimilation
Commissioner Morgan supports remitting religious training to missionary effort and favors co education of the sexes. He calls for teaching Indians as Americans rather than as a separate group.
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Morgan
New Use Found for Coal Dust as Bricket Fuel
Dust from mines is coated with pitch and pressed into brickets that burn like coal without forming clinkers and will leave only ashes after combustion.
Fire proof buildings myth debunked by author
The text argues that no building is truly fire proof, noting that great progress has reduced combustibility but all structures can burn. It says even so called fire proof buildings may resist ordinary fires but fail in large blazes, and stresses reducing risk and providing escape routes.
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Willem Kilmer
Murrisberg
W. J. Emere
Benger
Ecaa
MACY
Movement to settle colored people in Oklahoma Cherokee strip
The movement urges the President to appoint a committee to negotiate purchase of the Cherokee strip for settlement by colored people from the South. About 4000 negroes in Oklahoma seek westward settlement, arguing public funds should aid domestic relocation rather than Africa emigration. The piece favors protecting freedmen where they are and opposes national colonization aid.
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Cherokee Strip
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Senate
Africa
Educational Council Highlights Iowa Educators
Professor E W Stanton of Ames attends the educational council session with W F, new Sioux City Schools chief, and Ole O Roe the Story County supervisor. The State Teachers association shows harmony while leaders like George A Gates and President Chamberlain drive statewide education and agricultural interests.
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Guarantee of King’s New Discovery for Consumption
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for throat lung and chest diseases including consumption bronchitis and asthma. It claims relief in every case and notes pleasant taste and safety with trial bottles available at drug stores.
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Doctor King
Bucklen
Bald Judge Mocking Conscience Hairline Exchange
A courtroom exchange centers on a bald judge remark and the prisoner’s counterpoint about conscience. The banter underscores courtroom wit with a sharp dig about hair and integrity.
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pleasant Remedy
Old folks lament bitter medicines and praise Syrup of Figs for gentle action. The remedy is said to strengthen the Liver kidneys stomach and bowels and to promote healthy activity. Sold in section adjacent battalion area.
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California
Hue Wactarman & F'A
Positive remedy offered for disease with free samples
A letter to the editor touts a “positive remedy” for consumption claiming thousands cured with timely use. The author offers two free bottles to readers who provide express and post office addresses, signing as T A Stocum M C of New York. A jailhouse quip and a Chicago exchange mention law and guns, while an advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a safe powerful tonic aiding digestion and blood cleansing.
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T. A. Stocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
Ayer
Meeting of Penelope Peachblow and Mrs Plantagenet
Penelope Peachblow greets Mrs Plantagenet and asserts they met last week at Mrs Westerley’s. Mrs Plantagenet replies she does not recall the meeting, while Penelope insists she has the advantage in eyesight memory and manners.
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Penelope Peachblow
Spavin Liniment claims to remove horse blemishes
English Spavin Linament removes hard and soft blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney king bone stifles sprains and swollen throats. Save $50 with one bottle. Sold by L M Bosworth Druggist Ames Ia July 25 tf.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
A Graduate Seeks Opinion Then Calls It Bosh
A graduate asks a critic for feedback on an essay. The critic reports shifting impressions from favorable to derisive after multiple readings. The graduate replies he only needs one read.
The Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement proclaims a salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a box. May 16 edition notice.
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Ail
Confusion Over Hereditary Talent In Family Banter
A humorous exchange shows a father claiming he plays first fiddle while a mother-in-law interrupts, teasing her own influence. The dialogue hints at perceived musical skill and family dynamics during a casual visit.
Illinois Central sale for southern travel in 1890
Round trip Winter Tourist Tickets to Jackson Tennessee Jackson and McComb City Mississippi and Hammond New Orleans Jennings Lake Charles Louisiana good to return June 1 1890 on sale on and after November 1 Readers are urged to consult the Southern Homeseeker's Guide and Farmer's and Fruit Grower's Guide to McComb City free by mail from Manchester Iowa address to J F Merny assistant general passenger agent
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Jackson
Tennessee
McComb City
Mississippi
Hammond
New Orleans
Jennings
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merny
Ass’t. Gen. Pass. Ag’t
Proverbial Crowds Question Professions, Monitor Quips
A Monitor quip notes one third of fools think they can outdo a lawyer in law, half think they can outdo a doctor in healing, two thirds think they can outdo a minister in preaching, and all think they can beat the editor running a paper.
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Monitor
Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed with testimonial trust
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh cure claim and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internally acting remedy. It lists endorsements from local Toledo druggists and bank officials and states price at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney Pate
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Scrimp Hand Stirs Household Check Talk
Mrs Yeast questions her husband's handwriting as Mrs Bacon describes the tight way he writes when making out the weekly allowance check.
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Yeast
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted with Almanac Offer
An ad extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the cure for colds coughs and throat lung and bronchial troubles. It invites readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and for Ayer's Almanac free of charge.
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Ayer
Road to Burn Reworked Frail Riddle In Text
Fragmentary OCR hints at a debate on deteriorating condition of a young man. Dialogue lines suggest questions about his future prospects and possible decline linked to addiction or poor income. Nonsensical phrasing limits concrete facts or names.
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Rying
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure
Tax INTELLI GENCER endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming it counters colds contracted early and may cure within two days. It supposedly aids nature by clearing lungs and mucus, restoring health. Available in fifty cents to one dollar per bottle through Oe MR Re.
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Chamberlain
Amanda B. Jenner
Northampton
Mass
Ayer
Evre
Asaer
G. W.yonker
Salem
N. J
Thos. B. Russell
Holston Conference
P. E
Greenville District
Jonesboro, Tenn
Well Bred Hands and Useful Woolen Slippers
A broad essay on feminine beauty contrasts delicate hands with strength, discusses methods to maintain pale, smooth hands, and cautions against harsh wear. It then offers a simple wool slipper pattern for older women and hospitals, with crochet instructions and materials.
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Germantown
E. Cavazza
Women students gain admission at Wesleyan and other colleges
The notice reviews women education with Wesleyan admission, Crouse Memorial College for Women in Syracuse, Mount Holyoke funding, Smith College demand, and guidance on grooming and hair care. It notes professional entertainers at meals, varnish care for brass, and cautions on hellebore use and sulfur powder.
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Crouse Memorial College For Women
Syracuse
N. Y
Mount Holyoke
Mass
Smith College
Northampton
Miss Hargous Boudoir Described in Exquisite Detail
The New York World paints Miss Hargous's boudoir as a luxurious backdrop for her beauty. Rich walls in pale gold, gray embroidered friezes, tiger and black bear skins on lounges, and cushions in pale gold and near-black red create an opulent scene. A brass lamp, Persian copper table, porcelain cups, and a Persian teapot accent a refined tea setting, with green arching palms and silver silvery writing space completing the lavish ensemble.
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Persia
New York World
What a wife means beyond housework and chores
A Lady essay argues that a husband seeks companionship, sympathy, and love in marriage. It says a wife offers support through hard times, inspires counsel, and shares life’s ups and downs, beyond mere domestic tasks. The piece extols enduring partnership and affection.
Portable double action furniture cooking clock innovation
The New York Star describes a white wood and cherry carved portable unit styled like a grandfather clock. It houses a gasoline stove and ware receptacle, a four shelf china closet, a calendar clock with a vapor gas system, an Argand burner, and a mirror front, plus a writing desk and drawer, all retractable when not in use.
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New York Star
Blonde Hair Craze For Littl Lord Fauntleroy Offspring
Women seek blond hair for young sons in a popular trend. A New York hair dresser notes rising bleaching requests, offering a card of tint samples. The bleaching process uses peroxide to lighten dark hair to Titian red with repeated applications.
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Fauntleroy
New York Times
Dual Life of Miss Jeanette Gilder Editor of The Critic
Portrait of Miss Jeanette Gilder balancing home life and business rigor as she runs The Critic. At work she adopts a masculine costume including a kilted dress, waistcoat, and wide cuffs reflecting her professional persona, while at home she remains a devoted mother figure to her brother Richard Watson Gilder.
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Jeanette Gilder
Critic
Richard Watson Gilder
Century
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