Republican County Convention Call Published in Nevada Iowa
The notice calls a Republican county convention in Nevada Iowa to be held Saturday at 11 A M on June 1891 for nominating candidates including superintendent surveyor and board of supervisors. It directs 13 delegates to the Republican State Convention and outlines township caucus duties and delegate selection rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. M. McFarland
Chassell
E. D. Des Moines
Nevada
Iowa
Ani
Panty Surveyor
Board of Supervise
Ceda
ED Coe
Mapai
Wilson
C. Boardman
Central Station Report On June Weather Conditions
The June 13 bulletin notes a cool unseasonal pattern with an average daily deficit of six degrees and Central Station humidity around 80 percent. No frost occurred and corn growth is only slightly checked. rainfall varied but moisture sufficed across the state with some local excess.
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Central Station
Ines
Washington Letter on Knights of Labor clash at Bureau
Washington correspondent reports Secretary Foster will decide action on the Knights of Labor demand against Meredith, tied to a feud with the Federation of Labor over control of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Hayes and Devlin pressured Treasury and White House officials, with the President declining discussion and directing Foster to handle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
New York
Messrs. Hayes and
Devlin
The
Knights of Bor
Bureau of Engraving and ‘Printing
Meredith
Wisdom
Knights of Abor
Oration of Labor
Rights of Labor
Findom
Knights of Lar
Knights of Labor
Messrs
Hayes
Dev- Lin
Treasury Department
Cii
Mr. Meredith
Knights of Loor
Republican Party
Ohio
Crounse
Preats
Messrs Devlin and
White House
Thesident
Grand Opening Evokes Large Crowd and Strong Evangelist Lineup
Des Moines Iowa June 15 1891 reports a major urban religious event with Rev D W Potter and song evangelist E F Muller leading openings and Epworth League Day set for August 13 inviting strong youth participation nationwide. The piece also notes rumors about government officials and immigration policy amid broader labor strikes and international unrest.
Behring Sea pact proclaims closed season amid opposition
The agreement for a closed season in Behring Sea was signed Monday and the president issued a proclamation at once. Opposition grows as the Argentine Senate reconsiders a bill to suspend gold payments for six months.
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Behring Sea
Switzerland
Amelie Rives Chanler Crafts New Novel for Cosmopolitan
The literary star Amelie Rives Chanler returns after a three year quiet with a new novel expected to astonish critics. Cosmopolitan Magazine reportedly secured the work and has it illustrated in Paris. The first chapters will appear in the August issue, billed as a refined and original tour de force from the Southern writer.
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Amelie Rives- Chanler
Dragons
Paris
Cosmopolitan
Amelie Rives
Low Rates on C N W Ry July 3 and 4 Round Trip Tickets
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces very low round trip fares between all stations on its lines for July 3 and 4. Tickets are valid for return passage until July 6. Contact local C N W agents for tickets and information.
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Chicago & North- Western Railway Co
Wide Awake highlights and serials in June issue
The June Wide Awake features Tudor Jenks The Pursuit of Happiness, Annie Bronson King romance This way went the Lady Mary to Paradise, Vermont Boy's trip to Boston 1825 by John L. Heaton with Garrett illustrations, Amanda Jinkum's Burdens by Oliver Howard, Polly Pepper serial by Margaret Sidney, Miss Matilda Archambeau Van Dorn serial, Marietta's Good Times Italian childhood scenes, plus poems and pictures. Subscription $2.40 yearly, 20 cents per copy. specimen back number 5 cents.
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Edward Bellamy
Tudor Jenks
Annie Bronson King
Lady Mary
Paradise
Vermont
Boston
John L. Heaton
Garrett
Amanda Jinkum
Oliver Howard
Polly Pepper
Margaret Sidney
Phronsie Pepper
Matilda Archambeau van Dorn
Marietta
D. Lathrop Company, Publishers
Iowa State Campmeeting at Clear Lake Aug 6 to 17
The time approaches for the Iowa State Campmeeting to be held at Clear Lake Iowa Aug 6 to 17. Indications are there will be the largest crowd on these grounds for many years. Prominent evangelists are engaged and hundreds plan to attend from across the state and beyond.
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Epworth League
Lowa
Epworth Leagues
Sec
F. W. Luce
Clear Lake
Iowa
Real Estate Transfers List From Local Records
The column records multiple transfers including John W Will to Alfred Jones for 250 dollars, James Hope to Ellen Wilcox for 2000, James B Uhl to Russell Uter for 120, Peter Mather to Molstergson and Marvick for 300, L Oliver to Mrs M E Wils for 50, L Oliver to E B Stewart for 30, Engaberg Hansen to Anderson for 20, Isaiah Reid to R O Sykes for unspecified sums, Minnie A Mills to J Dillin for 300, L B Dunham to James Dillig for 250, J R Patterson to J L ens for 100, Smith and Son to J Whitney for 187508, P A Lockwood to J Ay Kine for 1350. Properties include various lots and blocks in Nevada Ames and Sheldahl.
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John W. Will
Alfred Jones
James Hope
Ellen Wilcox
James B. Uhl
Russell Uter
Bik Jaxwell
Peter Mather
Molstergson
Giibert Tion
L. Oliver
E. B. Stewart
Gilbert Station
Engaberg Hansen
Anderson
Sheldahl
Isaiah Reid
R. O. Sykes
Minnie A. Mills
J Dillin
L. B. Dunham
James Dillig
Templetons
Nevada
J. R. Patterson
J. L. Ens
Barnes Ames
Smith & Son
J. Whitney
P. A. Lockwood
J. Ay
National Educational Association Meeting Toronto 1891
The C and North-Western Railway offers low round trip fares to Toronto for the July 14 to 17 National Educational Association meeting. Sales run July via inclusive dates, with one fare for travel and $2.00 added for a partnership in the Association. Fort L and further information apply.
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National Educational Association
Toronto
C & North-Western Railway Co
Fort L
City shows largest line of summer flannel shirts
A new invoice of black sax shirts just received by Gro. G. Tild highlights an expanded apparel display. The item emphasizes the breadth of summer flannel offerings and a fresh stock arrival.
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Sax
Gro. G
Local Notes and Visits Include Strawberry Festival and Exploding Boiler
Kelley reports Lyman Crane improving his property with an addition to his house. Mrs. S Holmien was sick but improving. L M Gray of Odebolt visited his brother J F Gray. Village residents attended the strawberry festival at Garden Prairie. Edith Beckwith of Ames visits Lulu Gray. Baptist services will alternate Sundays after arrangements for calendar changes. Lillian Gossard returned home with pupils for a visit. A Wortman creamer engine house boiler explosion shattered the building. Wortman unhurt.
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Lyman Crane
S Holmien
L. M. Gray
Odebolt
J. F. Gray
Garden Prairie
Edith Beckwith
Ames
Lulu Gray
Baptist Church
Lillian Gossard
A. Wortman
Mr. Wortman
Corn prospects and local notes from Gilbert Station
Warm weather boosts corn growth and acreage comparisons hint at parity with last year. Local updates include staff leave and return, visits from Miss Mamie McFarlan and Mr Parl McFarlan, church programs for Children’s day, preaching by Rev. Douglas and Rev. Zenor, visits by Mrs H Gilbert, travel to Chicago, and Constable nominee C Q Dunn plus social visits in Boone from W B Needham and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl McFarlan
Néil
Wall Lake
Mamie McFarlan
Marshalltown
Congregational Church
Douglas
Zenor
Gibson School
H. Gilbert
Ames
Our City
Linus C. Ruth
Chicago
C.Q. Dunn
Wm. McGill
Hatte Stewart
Boone
W. B. Needham
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician reports a tested remedy for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He offers to mail free of charge the full recipe with directions in German French or English upon request, in Rochester New York.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
N.Y
Foward A. Wisox
Williamsburg
Kings County
New York
Charles Foster elected secretary of the treasury
The text notes Charles Foster, born April 12, 1830s in Seneca County Ohio, appointed to succeed Windom as secretary of the treasury. It highlights his early mercantile work, entry into politics, four-term service in the Forty-fourth Congress, and his 1879 election as Ohio governor followed by a 1881 re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foster
Arles Foster
the Treasury
Theate
Mr. Windom
Seneca County
Ohio
McGrath Promoter Key Figure in Kansas Farm Alliance Trust Fly
McGrath, promoter of the trust fly organized by the Kansas Farm Alliance, is cited as one of the shrewdest members of the Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrath
Kansas Farm Alliance
Alliance
Rider Haggard Biography Sketch in 19th Century Notice
A short historical note profiles H. Rider Haggard aged about thirty seven, a native of England, and husband of an English woman from a family dating back to 1879. It mentions his early legal career in England and lists Dawn and The Witch’s Sister as early works, noting limited impact until King Solomon’s Mines shifted interest toward his writing.
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H. Rider Haggard
Rider Haggard
Ngland
Hed Law
England
Dawn
King Solomon’s Mines
Sas
Dougherty the Philadelphia Orator Gains National Fame
Dougherty, long famed as a Philadelphia orator and lawyer, has risen to national prominence. His eyes are described as “Irish blue” and his features match the Celtic flag in speech reflecting his heritage. He ranks among the top lawyers in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Philadelphia
United States
Henry W Blair United States minister to China
Henry W Blair of New Hampshire known as Uncle Sam's Man in China served as United States minister to China under President Harrison. A native of New Hampshire he was fifty five years old, began law in 1859, left practice for the Civil War where he rose to lieutenant colonel, and after the war remained active in politics serving in the state legislature and in Congress. His term as United States senator expired March 4 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Hayes
Devlin
Knights of Labor
Ohio
Republican Party
Noble
Raum
Owen
Indiana
Blair
China
Republican National
Eed
Sam
W. Blair
New Hampshire
United States
Harrison
Senate
Colo
House of
Annual Report of the Story County Mutual 1891
Annual report from Story County Mutual of Nevada dated June 2 1891. Details show risks at year start 22171700, risks written 13881200, risks concluded 9057500 and risks in force end 34995400. On hand 19 00, receipts from assessment 64005, receipts from mill percent 627, mobilities at start 73L00, losses and adjusting expenses 5234 20, rent expenses 21078. Board directors include ALS Graves E Furnas J A Me Benjamin Confare J C Sawtell C W Kits J M Wells W H Golly D M Hayden. Officers A J Graves president E Furnas vice president J M Wells treasurer D M Hayden secretary. Iowa State Mutual Cyclone, Tornado and Wind Storm Association holds 12000000 in risks with three dollars per thousand paid for losses and excuses last five years. treasury 2000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Green
Indianola
2Nd U. S. Infantry
Omaha
Charles Keller
Ham
Iowa City
Geo. Reed
U.S. A
John Hull
Hull
Fred Kemp
Babe” Jones
Kemp
Jones
Board of Public Works of
League of American Wheelman
Newton
David J. Gue
New York
Clermont Iown
Larabee
Battle of
Shiloh
Anamosa
Christine Bomer
Stockholm
Sweden
Boston
Equitable
Board of Directors
Als. Graves
E. Furnas
J. A. Me
Benj. Confare
J. C. Sawtell
C. W. Kits
J. M. Wells
W. H. Golly
D. M. Hayden
A. J. Graves
Vice Press
Treas
Iowa State Mutual Cyclone
Torado and
Wind Storm Association
A.J. Gravestone
D.M. Hayden
Sec
Mixed Health Ads and Notices Highlight 19th Century Remedies
A jumble of old advertisements and notices touts Blood purifiers, hair restorers, and stomach aids from Ayer and Chamberlains. It mentions Druggist L. M. Bosworth and a 50 cent price. Also notes a Wide Awake issue with Old Abe the war eagle and mentions Elaine Goodale and Dr Eastman’s marriage to a Sioux.
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Abe
War Eagle
De Witt’s Sarsaparilla and Little Early Risers Advertisements
A collage of patent medicine claims from early 20th century ads tout De Witt’s Sarsaparilla as purifying blood and boosting health. Little Early Risers are pitched as mild quick remedies for dyspepsia headaches and constipation. The clippings mention Druggists, Boston Y M A gym, and various personalities linked to the era.
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de Witt
Witt
le Witt
Blood Purifier De Witt's Saraparilla Ad Claims Cure All
An old Ames Iowa druggist ad touts De Witt's Saraparilla claiming impure blood causes many diseases and promises restoration and strength. It also advertises English Spavin Liniment for horses, Woolford's Sani- Flush cure for itch, and notes Robert Browning's son planning a Venice home with an American wife.
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de Witt
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Ames
Robert Browning
Venice
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine advertised for nervous ailments
Ad copy claims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine prevents headaches dizziness neuralgia sleeplessness and fits and notes wide merchant praise and a lack of opiates. Includes offers for trial bottles and a free book from L M Bosworth and cites multiple dealers. An unrelated hair product testimonial follows mentioning Ayer's Hair Vigor restoring hair.
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Miles
Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Snow & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
J.C. Wolf
Hillsdale
Mich
Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake Leads New York Suffrage League
Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake serves as president of the New York Woman's Suffrage League, guiding efforts to secure voting rights for women in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Devereux Blake
The
New York Woman's Suffrage League
Free Farm Journal Offer from the American Farmer
An appeal to farmers across the country and Canada offers a free trial of the American Farmer agricultural journal. Readers can obtain a sample and, by paying up arrears and subscribing in advance, receive one year free or at reduced cost as new subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
Ican
Book Trust Ads Reprint Encyclopaedia Britannica at Bargain Prices
The Ad notes a reprint of Encyclopaedia Britannica in 25 volumes offered at 1.50 per volume with later delivery in easy payments. It compares unfavorably priced English and Scribner editions and claims half a million copies sold in six months. It promises page for page reproduction and American subject updates by American authors, with special offer to test volume 1 at 60 cents plus 40 cents postage. RK. 8. PEALE & CO., Chicago. 3-12-lyr.
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Berlin
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Edinburgh
Peale & CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
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the Intelligencer
S. K. Wilson, Publishers
the Republicans of
Wille
Cedar Rapids
Republican County Convention
Chile
Sir John Macdonald
Maple Leaf League of
Primrose League
Great Britain
W. J. Penrose
Mining Journal
Montana
Penrose
Leon
I. T
Red River
Wm. Lynn
Hickory Creek
London
Mozambique
Goavie
Zambesi
Pungwe
Shanghai
Takatang
Poyand
Kin Krand
D. W. Potter
E. F. Muller
Henry Date
Young Peoples
Prince of Wales
Clear Lake Campmeeting
Frank M’grath
Daniel Dougherty
Henry W. Blair
Story County Mutual
Ayer
Lossing
Harper’s Magazine
St. Patrick’s
L. M. Bosworth
Chamberlain
Southern Presbyterian Church
Elaine Goodale
Dr. Eastman
Boston Y. M
Ruggists
New York City
Sungret Cox
Harriet Cook
Cornell University
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Long Island
Lady Harcourt
Motley
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Lessing
Woolford
M. Boswo
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
South
Moody and Sankey
JLT Faw Thorne
J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth’s
Mary Dickens
Electric Bitters
L. M Bosworth’s
Bucklen
P. T. Barnum
Julian Hawthorne
Book Trust
Fred- and
Read’s Market
Eica
Indianapolis
Louisville
Crothersville
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