Numerous Iowa notices and incidents across counties
Public notices, appointments, and events span Iowa from Davenport to Muscatine and beyond. Items include a grand encampment in Sept, a First district Republican convention in August, bank appointments, a fatal shooting, drownings, railroad gauge changes, and tonnage of wholesale trade in Sioux City.
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Muscatine County
Rock Island
Ames
Des Moines
Chicago and Northwestern Company
Theodore Robinson
Sigourney
Norrn Iowa
National Banks
Multitude of 1880s Disasters and Political Moves Reported
The article lists 1880s events: fires near Chicago and Bradford, earthquakes in Vermont and New Hampshire, floods and lightning damage in Pennsylvania, fires and explosions. It notes deaths and injuries, tribal and military actions, indictments, and plans for an 1883 international exhibition in New York City. It mentions population figures, census data, and various regional conflicts and political moves.
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New York City
International Commission
Irish Republican National Convention Address in Indianapolis
The closing session in Indianapolis on July 15 presented an address by the Irish American Republicans. It argues for support of the Republican party, condemns Democratic policy and English trade acts, and appeals to Irish voters in the United States to back reform and American industry. The document lists committee members and regional delegates from many states.
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Col. Hatch
Santa Fe
New Mexico
War Department
Chibuahus
Arrida
Galijos
Chihuahus
Neal Dow
National Prohibition Party
Pope
Payne
Leadville
Baker
Manville
Corbell
Stewart
Carroll County
Arkansas
J. W. Meyers
Scott County
Missouri
Fring
Jones
Indianapolis
United States
Thoes
Republican Party
Democratic Ees
Democratic Party
England
Ireland
Europe
Elizabeth
Cromwell
America
Beware of the smiling politician and the reward notice
Fragmentary text mentions a smiling politician, a reward of one thousand dollars for a certificate, and an old reference to Ball's Cough Syrup with damaged catalog line suggesting a Baltimore firm Omeler Meyer & Co. The details are unclear and scattered.
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Arente
Woeser
Ball
Omeler, Meyer & Co
Baltimore
Public meeting protests Prince Imperial statue in London
In London a public meeting on July 15 protested Westminster Abbey erecting a statue of the Prince Imperial. In Parliament July 19 the Irish Relief bill passed committee, Nolan's loan clauses added, then read and passed. Russia orders four torpedo boats from England. Gladstone remits fifteen percent rents to farm tenants for losses from exceptional seasons and reduced prices.
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House of Commons
Briggs
Prince Imperial
Westminster
England
France
Gladstone
Sir William Harcourt
Home Secretary
London
Westminster Abbey
Committee of
Nolan
Russia
Arrears of Pension Claims Far Exceed Expectations
The Boston Journal reports the arrears act for pensions. Claims filed since 1879 exceed 180,000 with over 300,000 unsettled, totaling more than 300 million dollars in potential first payments. Officials warn the bills may exceed 100 million beyond Sherman’s estimate.
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Boston Journal
Sherman
Iron spring in Arkansas makes horses unshod
A settler tells a stranger about a powerful iron spring in Arkansas claiming horses drinking its water do not need shoes. The shoeing supposedly grows on their feet.
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Arkansas
A Fool Once More
A Detroit man recalls his wife bedridden ten years with unknown ailments. After six months of using a hop bitters patent remedy found on a U S flag sign he claims her health improved dramatically. He spent only two dollars and urges others to consider such folly.
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Porte
Vanja
Turkey
Greece
Constantinople
Crete
U. S
H. W
Detroit
Mich
London Telegraph
Jupiter
Uranus
Saturn
Neptune
Phaethon
Utrecht
Haunea
Earth
Howes Field Battery Comes into Action at War Front
A vivid frontline piece describes a field battery in action during a northern battle. Cannoneers brave shell bursts as six guns, six caissons, and eighty men surge toward a hill under fire, with horses, riders, and gunners pushing through wreckage and smoke.
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Hows
Detroit Free Press
Eom
Eer
Boston Girl's Soul Reaches Infinite After Idea
An unusual reflection follows a youthful mind's exploration of existence and the contrast with conventional social norms. The piece probes nobility and baseness as the thinker questions accepted forms of being.
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Boston
Kidney-Wort Tonic Promises Rapid Vitality Boost
An old remedy claim describes Kidney-Wort as a powerful tonic that quickly stabilizes digestion and liver function. It asserts the product restores natural life and strength to a weary body through improved bowel and liver action.
Jealousy and murder in a Spanish ball scene in Artegon
In a winter ball at a capital theater in Artegon Spain a lieutenant Pablo quarrels with his betrothed Inez. He slays her with a trabuco after she dances with another, then surrenders as spectators debate motives and justice. The tragedy shocks the city and spurs posthumous mass for the victim.
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Artegon
Spain
Inez
Don Pablo
Pablo
Lieut
Senorita Inez
Aene
Reg
Clecteomet
Anges
Jate
Minister Questioned About Eubene Mourning Sermon
A Sunday school scene ends in tragedy as a minister asks what lessons can be drawn from a solemn event. A young girl replies that ministers should avoid long sermons, prompting a moral about brevity in preaching.
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Eueben
Pau
Feli Ale
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E. A. Day & Co
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A. H. Bennett
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Iowa Dental Association
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A. O. Hunt
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James Brown
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Fort Wort
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Secretary of War
G. T. Dresser
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Colorow
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Persune
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Criminal Calendar
J. D. J. Lopez
Anton Chico
Chastine Cox
Hull
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John C. Keegan
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J. C. Looney
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E. W. Doherty
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Jas R. Obeirne
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John Donovan
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P. C. Carroll
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Count de Gobineau
Perrier
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Knox
Providence Journal
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Herschel
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