State political ticket listed by The Intelligencer publishers
The Intelligencer Republican ticket lists Governor Wheeler of Sac State and G. Wheeler, M. Weaver of Hardin for superintendent of public instruction Clinton and Jasper figures for railroad roles. legislative and county candidates mentioned. text appears garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wheeler
Sac
van Houten
M. Weaver
Hardin
Clinton
F. T. Campbell
Jasper
Ancient wartime documents unearthed by local paper
Two Civil War era documents found with a drummer of the 48th Massachusetts Army Infantry carry weathered notes. One records a legal oath over a substitute for George Vinters, the other lists hired enslaved people with payments and owners, both preserved as curios.
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Norman Wilson
Union
Co. H
Goldsboro
N.C
Carol’a
County C
Hardy Holme
Carol
Counand
Coleman
Sam Jell
George Vinters
Geo. Vinters
Holmes
Sam
H. Holmes
Carl
Wm. Houston
J. P
W. Goodman
Ilbie
E. Sanderson
Simon
N. Goodman
Foster
Thomas Heie
Sal
Cate
N. Goodm
Christian
Ida Loften
Peter
Stephen Nurm
Couder
B. Murry
Chas. Aldrich
Deses
McCall Nominated for State Senator in Story-Boone District
Capt. Tho C. McCall of Nevada is named by Republicans in Story-Boone to run for state senator. Tom McCall is regarded as a solid Iowa veteran with two House terms, seen as best for constituents, an old state citizen. Election expected by 1900 majority per Webster City Freeman.
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Tho’s C. McCall
Nevada
Story-Boone
Tom” McCall
Iowa
House
General Assembly
Webster City
Freeman
Temperance town a beacon against saloons say Jeff bee
A Jefferson Bee editorial quotes a local business investor who canvassed Iowa towns before choosing Jefferson for its temperance culture. The speaker praises sobriety as beneficial for families and community welfare and condemns saloons as destructive to youth and progress.
Weather report from Des Moines for mid July 1891
Central Station Des Moines notes weekly mean temperatures below normal across Iowa with ample sunshine and below average rainfall. A Monday wind storm caused some damage in eastern districts while harvests begin for spring grain. Hay crop largely secured and better than expected. corn needs warmer weather for average yield. Potatoes and flax show promise. wheat aphids identified by entomologist Herbert Osborn from specimens sent by Geo Valet and O G Van Winkle.
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Central Station
Des Moines
Geo. Valet
Muscatine
O. G. van Winkle
Burlington
Herbert Osborn
The
Agricultural College
State reports pest control through parasite spread
The state notes the pests have multiplied in large numbers affecting many specimens, but reports that the parasites have destroyed most ap hides and that fields are largely freed from the pests. Correspondents confirm significant progress in pest reduction, reducing alarm for the state.
Iowa trio of oldtimers recalled by the soldiers monument group
In Iowa City last Thursday members of the Iowa Soldiers' Monument Commission heard ex Supreme Judge Geo G Wright and ex Senator George Kirkwood recount the 1850s era with Senator Harlan and the Greek Judge. The three Iowans, famed in state and national circles, were praised for their long careers and enduring public service.
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Iowa City
Supreme
U. S
Geo. G. Wright
Kirkwood
Iowa Soldiers’ Monument Commission
James Harlan
Lowa
Iowa
Senator Harlan
Eorene Press
Gorman Faces Ohio Campaign Refusal in Maryland Visit
Washington letter reports Senator Gorman declining to promise Ohio campaign involvement despite Ohio Democrats' request. He cites fighting in Maryland and fears a coalition of Knights of Reciprocity Farmers Alliance and Republicans. Also notes Crisp's Speakership bid and the Indian Commissioner Morgan’s stance against Catholic Mission Bureau contracts.
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Washington
Senator Gorman
Gorman
Maryland
Ohio
Senate
Arthur Gorman
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Reciprocity
Crisp
McMillin
Mills
Morgan
Bureau of Catholic Missions
Minnesota
Mille Lac
France
Reid
Santiago
Chili
South America
Wisconsin
West Superior
Duluth
Cardinal Gibbons Father Chappelle
Virginia
District of Columbia
Nina van Zandt
Stefano Malatto
Justice Lyon
New York
Liverpool
Palermo
Chicago
Commission Reports and Arbitration Talks Delay Behring Sea Negotiations
The article notes two commissions, British and American, to report on Seal Islands conditions and guide Behring Sea talks. Negotiations proceed slowly but seem satisfactory. Secretary Foster plans a Cape May Point visit for rest, with possible discussions on administrative issues.
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Behring Sea
Seal Islands
Foster
Cape May Point
Washington
Detroit
Farmers’ Alliance
Des Moines Letter in 1891 Moves Regiments and Local News
Des Moines notes list the Third Regiment I N G readying to march to Indianola on August 17 to attack the town defended by Company D Indianola and two regular army companies. Also details arrest of Mrs Anna M Wood over obscene mail, seatings for John Seid Jr at Wapello event, Frank Pierce murder case, possible Iowa Evening Times launch, Producers Association meetings, G A R encampment plans, Wishart mortgage fundraiser, and railway commission ruling on log classification.
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Des Moines
I. N.G
Indianola
Grinnell
Perry
Newton
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Anna M. Wood
E. W. Wheeler
Wheeler
Prentis
Frank Pierce
Wishart
Iowa Evening Times
Producers’ Association
Kinsman and Crocker
G. A. R. National
Detroit
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
State News Highlights from Cape May to Clinton
Senator Allison visits Cape May while Phipps of Boone dies after a son shooting. Cass county party nominates a complete ticket. Gilman stores burglarized with about 500 dollars in goods taken. An Eldon fire destroys eight frame buildings. M H Wilkerson of Eldora disappears likely by his own hand. Des Moines man John Seid commits suicide to avoid prosecution. Keokuk candidate A J McCrary and Mt Pleasant’s J R Woolson seek the judge’s seat after Judge Love’s death. Pennington Air Ship Co dissolves after failure. Comanche rail wreck kills Engineer Hulser. fireman injured, Clinton men involved. Afro-Americans of Iowa meet at Oskaloosa and back C K Brookins as successor to Alexander Clark.
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M. H. Wilkerson
Eldora
John Seid
Des Moines
A. J. McCrary
Keokuk
J. R. Woolson
Mt. Pleasant
Judge Love
Eulogy Delivered for Colored Hero at Delegates Meeting
A touching eulogy was delivered by Rev. L. J. Phillips for the dead hero of the colored race. Thirty delegates attended the gathering, each representing fifty voters, reflecting community tribute and memory.
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Ter
Liberia
L. J. Phillips
Mecca Cholera Alarm and Global News Summary
Reports from Mecca describe Asiatic cholera raging while New Mexico faces destructive grasshopper plagues. Unveiling of the Stonewall Jackson statue in Lexington and the Saengerfest in Minneapolis highlight cultural events.
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Mecca
New Mexico
Stonewall Jackson
Lexington
Century notes on William II by Poultney Bigelow
Literary notes reveal Poultney Bigelow will contribute an article to The Century’s August number on the first three years of William II’s reign. He claims the emperor has mastered governance since Frederick the Great and shares the power secret with life facts, plus illustrated views of Berlin and Potsdam palaces and portraits of the Emperor and Empress as a double frontispiece.
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Poultney Bigelow
Bigelow
Frederick the Great
Prussia
William II
Real Estate Transfers Weekly for July 18 1891
Week ending July 18 1891 lists transfers: Anna Jacobson to Bertha Gravdahl for 1600 lands in 85 22. A J Smith to H H Shoop for 50 and 4 lot 6 se 9. O L Dunkelberger to Jonas O Johnson for 1600 in 85 22. T J McCowen to Jacob Kurtz for 60 in 82 22. J A Fitchpatrick to Andrew Jacobson for 2800 in 85 24. HH Shoop to Jacob Kurtz for 175 in 82 22. J W McCord to Nancy E White for 1300 in 52 21. James T White to J W McCord for 1300 in 82 21. Chas A Wheeler to Sara McLaughlin for 150 in Cole. Baldwin & Maxwell with wives to Charles Chelm for 275 in Maxwell. Lars A Larsen to Chas T Sand for 400 in Story Oe. Robt McDowell to Ella Watson for 400 in Ames. Baldwin & Maxwell to Jacob Kurtz for 50 in Iowa Centre. Martha Wright to Jacob Kurtz for 175 in Iowa Centre with multiple lot details.
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Anna Jacobson
Bertha Gravdahl
A J Smith
H H
O L Dunkelberger
Jonas O Johnson
T J McCowen
Jacob Kurtz
J A Fitchpatrick
Andrew Jacobson
HH Shoop
J W McCord
Nancy E White
James T White
McCord
Chas
Wheeler
Sara McLaughlin
Blai
Cole
Baldwin & Maxwell
Charles Chelm
Maxwell
Lars A Larsen
Chas T Sand
Robt McDowell
Ella Watson
Ames
Jcob
Kurtz
Iowa Centre
Martha Wright
West End
De Witt's Li Early Risers Advertised Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Li Early Risers as a remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and various illnesses claiming quick relief and health benefits.
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de Witt
De Witts Little Early Risers Endorsements and Mentions
Cleveland and Hill visited Newport last week praising De Witts Little Early Risers as a perfect little pill. Advertising copy touts health benefits and urges investigation of merits, with other products like De Witts Sarsaparilla claimed to cleanse and strengthen.
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Cleveland
Hill
Newport
de Witt
De Witt's Sarsaparilla and assorted health notices
A collage of advertisements extols De Witt's Sarsaparilla for blood cleansing and disease relief, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure, Woolford's Sani Lotion for animal itching, and various endorsements from figures like Mrs Amelia E Barr and Walter Damrosch. James Clark promotes the remedy as best for colic and diarrhea.
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Mr. Clark
Chamberlain
O. H. Clark
Orangeville
Texas
L. M. Bosworth
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for many uses
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises a refund if not satisfied plus a 25 cent price. L M Bosworth druggist sells it May 21. Wilma Parlaghy a noted German portrait painter has just been commissioned for a life size portrait of the Empress. Hall's Hair Renewer praised for restoring color and preventing baldness.
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Oy L. M. Bosworth
Wilma Parlaghy
Germany
Rockefeller gives $8000 for Cleveland church building
John D. Rockefeller donates eight thousand dollars for a new building for the Superior Street Baptist church in Cleveland.
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John D. Rockefeller
Superior Street Baptist Church of
Cleveland
Prominent Advertisements Mention Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Milan Asylum Plans
Advertising copy touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a cure for a lingering ailment of S Thomas from Ada Ohio after six bottles. Separately Verdi announces land purchase near Milan for a new asylum to aid aged impoverished musicians.
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Ayer
S. Thomas
Ada
Ohio
Verdi
Milan
Ayer’s Pills Endorsed For Family Use In Health Note
The article warns about the dangers of harsh purgatives but promotes Ayer’s Pills as a mild effective option for family use. It also notes Justices Brown and Brewer as the only Supreme Court members not owning homes in Washington, with plans to purchase.
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Ayer
Brown
Brewer
Supreme Court
Washington
D. Bosworth Offers Free Trials of Dr Miles Remedies
Local druggist L M Bosworth promotes trial bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles New Heart Cure. He claims cures for headache dizziness nervous prostration sleeplessness and effects of alcohol tobacco and coffee. Free literature on Nervous and Heart Diseases available.
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L. M. Bosworth
Dr. Miles
Prince George to Leave Thrush Command for Denmark Trip
Prince George of Wales will vacate his Thrush command upon returning from the West Indies next month and accompany his mother to Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George of Wales
West Indies
Denmark
Patriotism and Protectionism in Free Trade Debate
Written for American Economist by Hon. B. W. Perkins argues for protectionist policies. He contends foreign goods entering the American market should be taxed to fund government obligations, asserting patriotic duty to support U S prosperity and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Perkins
Kansas
United States
The Greatest Heart Cure Promises Remarkable Results
The advertisement claims Dr. Miles and his New Heart Cure have produced astonishing demand and revolutionary treatment for heart disease. It promises relief from short breath fluttering weakness edema and heart dropsy and offers Dr Miles book on Heart and Nervous Diseases free. Bosworth sells and guarantees the New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervice for various ailments.
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Miles
L.M. Bosworth
Cleveland Woman’s College Receives Gift of 75000
Mrs. Samuel Mather of Cleveland donates seventy five thousand dollars to the Woman’s College of Western Reserve University in Cleveland to support education and programs for women.
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Samuel Mather
Cleveland
Woman’s College of Western Reserve University At
Good Looks From Health and Electric Bitters
Good looks depend on healthy vital organs. An inactive liver causes a billious look, a disordered stomach a dyspeptic look, and kidney issues give a pinched look. Electric Bitters acts on these organs, cures pimples and blotches, and improves complexion. Sold at L M Worth’s rugstore, 50 cents per bottle.
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L. M. Worth
Rugstore
The Sailor in the Navy featured in Harper's Weekly
The subject The Sailor in the Navy heads a four page illustrated supplement for Harper's Weekly to accompany the July 2 issue. The feature previews naval life and sailor portraits with period imagery and commentary.
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Harper’s Weekly
Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved From a Groton Letter
Ada E. Hurd recounts a lung illness that defied four doctors and nearly claimed her life. She credits recovery to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds after eight bottles, now a healthy woman. Trial bottles free at L M Bosworth's Drugstore. regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
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Ada E. Hurd
Groton
L. M. Bosworth
Bank Ledger From 1891 Sworn By Cashier E R Chamberlain
State of Iowa. Story County. Report of the condition of a national bank listing loans and discounts overdrafts securities deposits and liabilities. E R Chamberlain cashier declares the statement true to the best of knowledge and sign. Subscribed in July 1891 before G A Gerwood public.
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Mortages
Treasury
Capital
Sarlus Ca
National Bank
Komvbonee
Lowa
Story
E. R. Chamberlain
Knowleden
Halia
CUBU
E.R. Chamberlain
G. A. Uerwood
Free Farm Journal Offer With American Farmer
Farmers can receive a 16 page illustrated American Farmer mailed free for one year in advance by clearing all arrears or subscribing new. The national publication from Cleveland Ohio promotes agricultural education and value, normally costing one dollar annually, with sample copy available.
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American Farmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
Book Trust Advertises Encyclopaedia Britannica Reprint Offer
An advertisement touts a 25 volume Encyclopaedia Britannica reprint at 1.50 per volume with six month sales surpassing half a million. It compares the Edinburgh ninth edition favorably to English and Scribner editions, offers installment delivery, and a special volume 1 price of 60 cents plus 40 cents postage by mail. R. S. Peale & Co., Chicago, 315 321 Wabash Ave. March 12 year.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Edinburgh
Express
Octave Thanet to Contribute to Harper's Bazar July Issue
Octave Thanet will contribute to the next Harper's Bazar number, to be published on July 24, with a story titled A went Uoiaclenise. The note confirms the author and work planned for the issue.
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Octave Thanet
Harper’s Bazar
Consumption Cure Offered Free By East India Missionary
An old physician claims a vegetable remedy cures consumption and other throat and lung ailments. He offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English. W A Noyes Rochester NH invites readers to send the paper and stamp for details. Harper's Bazaar begins a series on girls horseback riding for young ladies and mothers.
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East India
Strmp
W. A. Noyes
Powers’ Bloc
Rochester
Harper’s Bazar
Miles Nerve and Liver Pill Promises Liver Bowel Nerve Regulation
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Pill as a new principle that regulates the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. It claims rapid cure of biliousness torpid liver bad taste and piles with 50 doses costing 25 cents and samples free at L M Bosworth's.
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Miles
L. M Bosworth’s
Mrs Davis Chooses Richmond Burial Site for Jefferson Davis
Mrs. Jefferson Davis selects Richmond as the final burial place for her husband citing its status as the Confederate capital.
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Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Confederacy
Enterprising Man Sells Queen Plater for Easy Profits
A Macon Missouri man promotes Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co. from East St. Louis Illinois with claims of high weekly profits and simple setup. He reports initial earnings of 27 then 32.40 and now 45 dollars weekly, urging others to request circulars and pricing to start plating knives, forks, spoons, jewelry, and other metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co
East St. Louis
Ills
Queen City Silver and Nickel Plat’g Co
East St. Louis, Il
Howells Tackles Morality Decay in Modern Fiction
In Harper's Magazine August issue the Editor's Study discusses whether there is a decay in the morality of contemporary fiction and who is responsible for such decline according to William Dean Howells.
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Harper's Magazine
William Dean Howells
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure for 100 Dollars
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a 100 dollar reward if not cured. It states testimonials from Toledo wholesale druggists and guarantees internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials offered free.
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Hall
F. J. Coengy & Co
New Toledo
Ohio
Entorees
FP. J.eney
Whlesale Drugest & Travux
Wholesal Toledo
Walpine, Kiinnan & Marvin
Toledo
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