Northwestern Iowa urged to act for its rights in state politics
The Iowa newspaper urges northwestern Iowa to assert its political influence amid state reapportionment and district changes. It notes Des Moines prominence while stressing all regions deserve equal representation and warns against letting others dictate Northwestern Iowa’s role in the coming general assembly.
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Soux City Journal
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa City
General Assembly
Congress
Jornal
Northwestern Iowa
van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
Ames
Prof. Bessey
National Board of Trade Pushes Food Drug Adulteration Bill
The National Board of Trade petitions Congress to pass a bill to curb adulteration of food and drugs. The proposal targets those transporting adulterated goods across borders or between states, not manufacturing within a state, limiting its reach.
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Washington
Nts
Ngland
Tennyson
National Board of Trade
National Board of Health
Congress
N. Y. Tribune
United States
Fenian activity blamed for varied 19th century incidents
The report alleges Fenian involvement in multiple events including a meat shop explosion near Salford beside an arsenal, a carman beaten near Limerick, and cattle from the Arran Islands going to sea, with claims that Fenian influence caused the misdeeds.
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Salem
Salford
Limerick
Arran Isles
Early canvassing stirs senatorial race across Iowa
The piece notes that despite calls it is early to canvass the senatorial question, advocates push ahead. It cites editorials from the Hawk-Eye and Clinton Herald favoring Kirkwood, Ottumwa Courier and Iowa City Republican leaning Gear, and Dubuque Times for Gear, with Davenport Gazette asking what if a third candidate enters.
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Daily Press
Gear
Hawk-Eye
Clinton Herald
Kirkwood
Ottumwa Courier
Iowa City Republican
Dubuque Times
Davenport Gazette
Next Governorship Seems Foreshadowed for Sherman
The piece argues for Baren R. Sherman, current Auditor of State, as the preferred candidate for Iowa governor. It praises his efficiency, knowledge of laws, and governing skill, while noting Governor Gear has served well and Sherman would maintain high standards for the state.
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Baren R. Sherman
Sherman
Iowa
Gear
Baren
R. Sherman
Presen
The Protective Tariff and National Finances
A farmer example shows surplus revenue funds growth while deficits lead to ruin. The piece argues tariff protection boosts exports and money flow, warning that tariff relaxation harms industry, raises debt, and tightens credit, urging prudent economic policy and wise leadership.
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Northwest
State Register
Prophecy of Old Mother Shipton Reignites End-Year Talk
The Comet and Mother Shipton’s famous prophecy spark debate as Nervous people repeat the year end question. The 1881 forecast allegedly fulfilled a portion of her remarkable predictions, but not all.
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Mother Shipton
Bob Ingersoll
Boone District Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Boone district agricultural society elected J E Buxton as president and L Burgess as vice president with Henry Geoppinger as treasurer. J H Read was chosen secretary as directors reported a solid financial year with receipts of 3687.98 and plans for a September 13 to 16 fair aligned after the state fair.
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J. H. Read
Climax of the Winter Seen Passing Across the Nation
Weather observers note the cold peak may have passed in Philadelphia New York and other latitudes with a shift toward milder conditions. Yet February could bring cold waves and possible blizzards as sun angles rise and North Pacific air feeds the dry cold through the Northwest.
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Lake
United States
Philadelphia
Toronto
van Rensselaer Harbor
New York
North Pacific Basin
Rocky Mountains
Newspaper criticism and editor’s burden in city life
The article reflects on how newspapers cannot please everyone and editors face unfair, hasty criticism for a single omission amidst long work. It argues readers should fairly assess reports and corrections, acknowledging the difficulty of balancing accuracy, praise, and public expectations.
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Ct. Haverly & Co. Pro
Ames
Fit to Eat and the Diet Controversy
An essay questions scientific policing of eating habits arguing that nutrition is not the sole guide to diet and that digestion cannot be forced by experts. The piece suggests continued enjoyment of meals alongside hygiene and exercise, noting the issue lies not with edible fare but with disposing of indigestible scraps.
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Pry
America
Kureh & Co
Monster boa escapes from side show wagon in Iowa tour
Dear editor recounts a giant boa constrictor allegedly stolen from a traveling menagerie in July 1880. The snake, described as the largest seen by the writer, vanished from a pine box in a side show wagon and inspired fear and speculation across Boone Nevada Sheldon Storm Lake Sac City Carroll City and neighboring Iowa towns. Rest. E Sheerman Derrort Michigan January 17 1881.
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Miles Orton
Iowa
Boone
Nevada
Sheldon
Storm Lake
Sac City
Carroll City
E. Sheerman
Derrort, Michigan
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