Weaver accused of pro and anti prohibition plots in political feud
Leonard Brown writes from New York in the State Register accusing Gen. James B. Weaver of bargaining with the saloon interest to win endorsement for Congress in 1884. He mocks Weaver’s temperament and questions support for woman suffrage and prohibition while praising Col. L. Q. Hoggatt of Ames for opposing prohibition.
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State Register
Drs Moines
James B. Weaver
Sherman
Kinne
Joseph Ingalls
Register
Iowa
Itou
Col. L. Q. Hoggatt
Ames
Col. Hoggatt
Gen. Weaver
Jura
Adam Lincoln
Judas
Prohibition
Jesus
Congress
North American Review
En. Weaver
Areca
Leonard Brown
College Notes in Ames Intelligencer Favours College
The Ames Intelligencer's June issue defends the college, noting its College Notes discuss related matters with earnest analysis. It praises refuting attacks from high places and shows insight into the college's needs and standing, while urging accuracy and fairness.
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Avurora
Ames Intelligener
Printing Supplies and Hotel Registers for Sale at Office
Fifty thousand envelopes in sizes 5s 6s and 648 with prices 8 and 10s offered by the office. All kinds of printing and engraving done. Hotel registers available at low rates.
HeMsmeet and Miller Offer Bargain Farm and City Property
HeMsmeet and Miller advertise first class farm and city property for sale at a bargain. The notice highlights multiple properties and urges quick response to secure favorable terms.
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HeMsmeet & Miller
Actresses and Flowers in the Theatre
A New York Mirror contributor notes how actresses fail to display genuine astonishment at floral tributes, despite elaborate displays. The piece recalls Neilson’s habit of ordering lavish bouquets, Henry Abbey’s belief in flowers, and the theatrical bustle of owners arranging decorations for dramatic effect.
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New York Mirror
Ichabod
Neilson
Carnelia
Henry Abbey
Cunard
Monkey Outwits Raven In Brutal Beachyard Feud
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale recounts a Scotch monkey named Jocko who tolerates sunning in a tower yard. When a pet raven torments him, Jocko uses chicken entrails as a necklace prop and turns the tables, biting and beating the raven in a staged struggle.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Jocko
Nails Driven Into Hard Timber With Lard Aid
The editor of The New Genesee Farmer describes an experiment driving nails into seasoned timber. The first nails enter about one inch then resist, but dipping subsequent nail points in lard allows full drive with ease. Carpenters repairing old buildings sometimes carry lard for this purpose on their boot.
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Genesee Farmer
Mormon Sunday School Song Theme
A short hymn sung by children in a Mormon Sunday school praising Zion and family, emphasizing a father loving mothers and all. The fragment shows a communal singing tone and religious community imagery without a full lyric.
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Zion
Strike at the Mormon Priests
The Salt Lake City Tribune criticizes Senator Edmunds' supplementary bill on polygamy as nearly inoperative arguing wives who testify against their husbands would become outcasts. It urges targeting church leaders rather than suffering women to end the problem.
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New York Tribune
Edmunds
Salt Lake City Tribune
Tribune
London Cor
Detroit Free Press
Earl of Stemford
London
Free Press
Richard I
Star and Garter
Richmond
Thackeray
Aes
Ayant
Diplomatic Corps Dean Honored Amid Color Line Debate
The Indianapolis Journal notes at a diplomatic dinner President Arthur escorted Mr Preston the Hagtie minister as dean of the corps after Mr Allen's death. It cites controversy over succession due to African blood and praises American ideals over color lines.
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Indianapolis
Arthur
Preston
Hagtie
Allen
John Brown
Toombs Confederate General Disinherits Granddaughter
A long tale from a Constitution reporter describes General Bob Toombs allegedly disinheriting his granddaughter Miss Dubose for marrying a Colley. The dispute centers on changing the will to exclude her and the granddaughter’s stance against leaving her husband.
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
Prosa
Constitution
Gen. Toombe
Toombe
Bob Toombs
Gen. Toombs
Miss du
Washington
Ian
Colley
PS EE
Gowil
Toombs
Miss Dubsse
Mise Dubose
Stephens
Sen
United States
Stephen
Little Aleck
An Toombs
Ben
Progress in Far Cathay as Ex Exhange Heavily Chinese
The Continent notes rising Chinese influence in Pacific trade and policy. It argues China and the United States converge in customs and politics, citing the wall against foreigners and the shift to scholarly exams and tenure. It forecasts a future dominated by Chinese seafaring and administration.
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Cathay
China
United States
Pacific
How to Split a Sheet of Paper for Duplicates
An old illustrated feature explains a method to split a sheet of paper into two or three layers by soaking and pasting cloth or strong paper to each side. After drying and splitting, the pieces can be reused for pasting or reprinting without full ink transfer, offering a curious but practical trick for duplicating printed text.
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Galea Manyl
Scrip
Manitoba Winter Joke Prompts Puzzled Public
In Winnipeg Manitoba a Times columnist mocks the claim that residents “you don’t feel the cold.” The piece notes people shiver on Main Street as they hurry along in the harsh winter, reflecting on the severity of Manitoba’s deep freeze.
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Manitoba
Yole
Arena Petanbehi
Winnipeg Times
Main Street
Oldest tree claim Bo tree of Amarapoora Burmah
A historical note asserts the Bo tree in Amarapoora Burma as the world’s oldest at about 2170 years, planted around 288 B C. It cites Sir Aignes Emerson Tennant and historic records from A D 182 223 onward. The tree is linked to Buddhist legend with kings honoring its lineage. The king oak of Windsor is noted as 1000 years old.
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Norman Lockyer
America
Rocky Mountains
M. le Eure
de Seca
Yonemite Valley
San Francisco
Amarapoora
Burmah
Aignes Emerson Tennet
James
Buddha
Urumelya
Windsor Forest
Broadway Lounger recounts decline of John G. Saxe in New York
An elderly New Yorker recalls poet John G. Saxe whose winter lecturing life led to heavy railroad travel and a collision. He suffered a spinal shock and long insomnia, losing ability to speak with or meet people. He is noted as having a German father who settled in New England.
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New York Tribune
New York
John G. Saxe
Mr. E
New England
Volvig Meade
Lawrers
Cirecar- Beiders
Tomato Canning Boom Reaches Massive Scale
The canning of fruits and vegetables has grown vast with over 52 million tomato cans packed last year. Nearly every man woman and child in the region aided the effort. Virginia played a major role in the wholesale repackaging, reflecting the industry’s rapid expansion.
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New York Sun
Virgini&éy
Unclear Family Quarrel Over Boots and Floor Limits
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mother scolding her son Willyim to avoid scrubbing or stomping on the floor in Goalmanne. She warns his new boots will wear out trousers and expresses exasperation at his behavior.
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Willyim
Goalmanne
Poetic Fragment Excerpt Attributed to Alfred Graves
A fragmentary ode speaks of longing and joined devotion. The speaker pleads for awakening and a lover’s unveiled day, imagining a dawn that pierces night with light and song. The tone is lyrical, intimate, and filled with yearning.
Ghost of John Weston Haunts Stormbound Town
A Minnesota Advance tale recounts John Weston appearing to Caspar Cosper after a blizzard. Weston supposedly froze to death, then vanished at a path near the creek. Mrs Weston and a son later confirmed the sightings and a mysterious door voice.
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Washington
Minn
John Weston
Weston
Casper
Seward Township
Cosper
Mr. Lin- Weston
Malone
Senate
Panay Hole in the Ground in Virginia City Castle District
A derelict tunnel about five miles north of Virginia City in Castle district, once forty feet long, erodes into soft clay causing ongoing collapses. Miners faced repeated reefing and timbering as the ground pushed out timbers and debris from the mouth, with large quantities of earth ejecting over time.
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Virginia City Chronicle
Castle District
Selene
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Minneapolis
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Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
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AMS Lodge
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Masonic Hall
Henry Wilson, Jr
Bolsworth
C. E. Haverty
M. Rees
DR. McCarthy
Stevens’ New Building
Ames, Tor
Geo. A. Underwood
Ged Nselor Atta
U. S
District of Jowa
Union Bank
Iadrid, Iowa
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Webs
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Madrid
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Dr. Fairchild
Barstow
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Frazee
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Story County
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A. E. Lucas
Lowa
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Insurance
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Stevens
Cae Veer
Opera Hall
Irs Meninetenmt
Ames Intelligencer
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Dale
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Rockford
Lancaster
Keystone
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Bosworth & Co
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G. H. Manning
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J. KR. Reed
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C. G. McCarthy
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Gen Weaver
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Bacon
Shakespeare
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Verona
Corolanus
Yoby
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Parker
the Good God
Saxe
Tomate-Canning
Alfred Percival Graves
Mansfield
Ohio
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Courer
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Albveet
Saurus
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Oyerd Sry
Moly
Adams & Westlake
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Mi’g Co
Chicago
POR Gale
Wricht & Ives
Drugcicts
Papillon Mfg
Chicagoq
Edward Barstow
Chase
College of Music
Cinein
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No Dame
Cincipeati
Sous
Aarannaee Piano Co
Comeey
Chicago Piano CO
van Buren &J
Chicago, Ill
Trenee
Poem
National Bank
N.Y
Wilsneia Magnetic Clothing Co
Os Eastith St
Beadway
Miller Bros. Cutlery CO
Meriden, Conn
Duias
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