License tickets in Chaverton and railroad plans emerge
The piece notes license tickets won in Chaviton Iown City as it plans a company to build a railroad south of Johnson county. It mentions Mayor W. R. Smith elected in Sioux City by eighty votes and other local events across Iowa including fires and accidents.
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Iown City
Johnson County
W. R. Smith
Sioux City
Camanche
Algiers
North Africa
Lime Springs
Cresco
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Westboro
Blanchard
Page County
Robert Newcomb Wells
Davenport
Will C. Shannon
Cedar Rapids
Chicago & Northwestern
Toledo
Iowa
Edward Morse
Dubuque County
Cushing
Dubuque
Oss
Barkman
Spirit Lake
Thomas Hughes
Iowa City
Burlington Territorial Enterprise
Ue News
Bloomington Herald
City Standard
State Senate
Fire and crime tally across states and nations
A summary of disparate 19th century incidents includes a Rosita Colorado fire worth 13000, a Peoria man killed by a horse, counterfeit gold circulating in eastern cities, a Wisconsin Senate vote against woman suffrage and prohibition, rail and industrial accidents, several fires, and notable political and social figures such as Sir Henry Jackson and Henry Bismarck.
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Henry Jackson
High Court of Justice
England
Wisconsin
Irish Arms Bill Debates and Civil Disorder in March Commons
In Parliament on March 9, Irish amendments to the arms bill were rejected while Secretary of Home Affairs opposed jury trials for arrested suspects. A Kilmainham jail update reported four more prisoners, and Coventry disturbances disrupted a political meeting. Dublin notes cite Land League actions and arrests, including Boylon and Walsh, with calls for ministerial inquiry and potential trial.
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Home Secretary
Ireland
Nolan
Galway
Kilmainhare
Boyton
Lowell
United States
Coventry
England
Arthur
O’conner
Finigan
O'Connor
Parnell
Orwa
Free State
South Africa
Dublin
Ladies’ Land League
Ladies’ League
London
The
Land League
Boylon
Walsh
John W. Walsh
New Zealand
League
St. Patrick’s Day
Dillon
County
Derry
Friends of
Senate Reorganizes Committees amid Deadlock Sessions
The Senate debated reorganization with Pendleton and Hill leading. An executive session failed to fix a date for final votes on committee appointments while Mahone backed Republicans and adjournments were twice rejected. Russia condolence resolution adopted. Mahone decorated with flowers.
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Conkling
Pendleton
Senate
Washington
McDill
Iowa
Cameron
Wisconsin
Allison
Bayard
Hill
Mahone
Russia
Hoar
Davis
Yeas
Yeas, 31; Nays
Ingalls
Thay
Voorhees
United States
Indiana
Edmunds
Jon
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Praised for Quick Relief
Pleasant to the taste and surprisingly fast in relieving coughs and colds, it outperformed many other cough remedies. This historic note highlights Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a preferred option for soothing irritation and shortening illness duration.
Corn Bread Recipe From Historic Kitchen Memoir
A simple bread recipe combines one quart flour one quart Indian meal and one quart sour milk with a teacup of molasses and a teaspoon of salt. Dissolve two teaspoons saleratus in the milk then mix all ingredients and bake for one hour in a good oven.
Kidney-Wort Ad Claims Natures Sluice Way Cure
An old advertisement touts Kidney-Wort as a natural wash for the body and kidneys. It presents warnings of disorder and promotes the product as a boon for health with confident testimonials.
Links in Rebecca's Life
A new book titled Links in Rebecca's Life explores the entwined and enigmatic journey of a Rebecca who seems to have roots as a maker’s daughter. The author hints at an even hand in shaping a life marked by mystery and craft.
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Ed. Powers
Ye Mon
Chicago
Berlin
Herbert Bismarck
Elizabeth of
Canolath Beuthen
Hessina
Charles of
Canolath-Beuthen
Schonarck
Herrimann Herzfeldt Trachenberg
Reichensbach
Sybill
Prince Caraleth
Silessia
Bismarck
Rebecca
Rome
Tribunal
St. Peter's
Tiber
Weir
Italy
London Daily Telegraph
Sidi Muley Hassan
Morocco
Muley Hassan
Fez
It Is Astonishing How Keen Stupid People Are
A terse remark on public perception of offense and mutual irritation. The speaker notes that some individuals seek out affronts, underscoring a paradox of heightened sensitivity and provocative behavior.
Hop Bitters Ad Promise Health Boost for Spring Work
Work many men. Before you begin your heavy spring work after a winter of relaxation, your system needs cleansing and strengthening to prevent Spring sickness. You will save time and money if you use one bottle of Hop Bitters this month. Burlington Hawkeye warns against delay.
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Burlington
Titanosaurus and other ancient life in the bad lands
In Colorado the largest known land animal, the Titanosaurus, reportedly seven ty feet long and eighty feet high, fed on forests and left remains proving land movement. The article details other prehistoric creatures, ocean reptiles, and changes signaling a new era. it also covers a separate Rome letter on daily life and social customs.
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Colorado
Hawkins
Crystal Palace
Horsham
Forbes
Owen
West
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Artic Sea
Uniform Code Ideas Improve American Civil Law
The piece argues for a continental style civil code to unify U S law across states by adopting similar core provisions. It favors mandatory civil registrations of births marriages and deaths and publication of banns before marriage to curb bigamy and polygamy. It envisions uniform age rules and a shared framework while rejecting federal imposition of a national code.
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American Law Review
Napoleon
United States
A Beautiful Ornament in a Window Garden
A reported case describes cut flowers kept near a window that sprouted white roots in about three weeks. The roots formed a thick network, water uptake revived buds, and the bouquet remained fresh, expanding as the flowers faded, creating a striking indoor ornament.
Learning to Sew Becomes a Foundational Skill for All
The article argues that sewing is a key educated person’s skill begun in childhood. It emphasizes teaching children to thread a needle and perform basic stitches, noting both girls and boys should learn the craft for practical life use beyond sewing machines.
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International Review
Edwin Arnold
India
Auther
Asia
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
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James Howard
New Orleans
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Foster
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Upton
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B. G. Read
Clarksville
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Socarro
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Joe French
Twin Lake
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O'Neil City
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John Little
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Wm. Old
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C. A. Reimendsnyder
Europe
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