Population of Davenport in 1885 Census
The State census of 1885 reports Davenport with 23 812 residents, an increase of about 2 000 from 7880.
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Davenport
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1885
Page
2
England and Russia poised for clash as Turkey backs foe
England calls out its reserve militia amid a looming confrontation with Russia. The English Lion faces the Russian Bear, while Turkey vows involvement to support the opponent in what could become a three-way clash on the geopolitical stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Turkey
Veterans Burial Fund Debate Narrowly Backs Public Aid
In Iowa a bill seeks legislative action to bury war of the rebellion veterans who die homeless and bankrupt at public expense. The plan would cover a $35 funeral and a $15 grave marker as the full appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
G. A. BR
Paul
Miletus
Apostle
Jerusalem
Ephesus
Lord Jesus Christ
Greenback faction rifts widen over alleged betrayal by Weaver Gillette
The Greenback party split deepens as Cleveland and Manning align with the Democratic party against the principles the rank and file cherish. Iowa Greenbeachers scorn the alliance seen as an unholy liaison with Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback Party
Weaver
Gillette
Cleveland
Manning
Democratic Party
Iowa
Almanac figures Cleveland ahead in 1835 vote tally
The Tur American Almanac for 1835 edited by Ainsworth Spofford lists the popular vote: Cleveland 4,911,016. Blaine 4,849,334. St. John 151,809. Butler 133,825. scattering 11,362. Total 10,048,081. Cleveland’s plurality 62,683 with fusion votes allocated in Iowa and Nebraska to Cleveland and minor adjustments in Michigan, Missouri and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Ainsworth R. Spofford
Librarian of
Congress
Cleveland
Blaine
St. John
Butler
Iowa
Nebraska
Michigan
Missouri
West Virginia
Nominations for U.S. Diplomatic Appointments Listed
Edward J. Puewers of Vermont is named Minister to England and Robert M. McLane of Maryland Minister to France. Henry Rooter Jackson of Georgia is slated for Minister to Mexico, ex-Congressman Sparks of Illinois is Land Commissioner, Henry L. Muldrow of Mississippi Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and Samuel S. Cox of New York Envoy Extraordinary to Turkey. Postmasters and others listed include J Knox Hall and several names from Illinois Iowa and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Puewers
Vermont
England
Senator Pendleton
Ohio
Berlin
Robert M. McLane
Maryland
France
Henry Rooter Jackson
Georgia
Mexico
Sparks
Illinois
Henry L. Muldrow
Mississippi
Clark
Samuel S. Cox
New York
United States
Turkey
J. Knox Hall
Toulon
Thos
Burn
Bloomington
Jno
Cuningham
Mattoon
Lil
J. D. Armand
Ort
Lowa
M. M. Ham
Dubu
Auditor uncovers insurance firms misled on assets and capital
The Auditor found several insurers overstating assets or underfunding accounts. Some firms claimed large capital or bonds but lacked the money. The public defended the Auditor and supported his actions against alleged corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aompany
Mas
Esate
Brown
Vilas first major speech as statesman praised by Illinois governor
The 1879 Chicago meeting of the Army of the Tennessee featured Colonel Vilas responding to the toast Our Commander General Grant. The speech was lauded as masterful and compared favorably with Roscoe Conkling’s Grant nomination remarks. Dick Oglesby called it grand and great, praising Vilas over rival speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgl
Vilas
Association of the Army of the Tennessee
Chicago
General Grant
Col. Vilas
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Appomattox
Colonel Vilas
Dick Oglesby
Illinois
Association
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Post Office
Vilases
LaMars
Grands Army
Dr. King's New Discovery Advertised as Cure
Consumptives and all with throat and lung afflictions are promised a certain cure in Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims thousands of permanent cures and offers a free trial at J. H. Pickett & Co's Palace Drug Store with large size priced at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. IL
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Evangelist Moopy Questions Skating Rink Faith
The evangelist Moopy criticizes mixing the godly and ungodly at the skating rink. He warns that the godly will suffer and says skating for the glory of God may be acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Moopy
Urban flats lure in New York with comforts and perils
A columnist catalogs city flats promising seclusion and modern conveniences yet delivering gossiping elevators and air shafts. Neighbors clash over noise and thefts, including a dramatic elevator tale ending in a fine. Political gossip touches Post Office selectees, mayoral moves, and German performer Somenthal drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Banco
Neuralzia
New York Post Office
Pearson
Beieve
Washington
Cleveland
Pisgah
James
Vanderbilts
Grace
Cty
Gabriel
Mr. Woltman
Woltman
Court of Appeals
Mr. Grace
Herr Somenthal
Patti
Arert Somenthal
Brooklyn
Justin D. Fulton
Moody
Sankey
Pacific Mail
Broadbrim
Diver Searches for Pearls in Pagiy Octopus Tale
A diver seeking pearls finds none in the Pagiy octopus tale while noting how rare such experiences are. The piece pivots to a health pitch praising Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia, citing Mrs. Schmidt and her daughter of 186 Conway Street Baltimore as success cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Conway Street
Baltimore
Corn sheller swindle warned by rural chatter
A schemer offers to set up a sheller on a farm then vanishes, later replaced by a partner urging payment well above value. The advisory counsels using a bulldog or shotgun if threatened and warns neighbors to beware the ruse.
J. H. Pickett Co Secures Bosanko Cough Syrup Sale
J H Pickett and Co announces the sale of Dr Bosanko s Cough and Lung Syrup a remedy said to cure coughs colds chest pains and lung affections priced at 50 cents and 1 00 with free samples available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pickett & Co
Sees
Dr. Bosanko
Garden Bingham and Maxwell dine with Harper Co.
The note lists T. N. Harper and Co., Garden Bingham, Maxwell and Ieahonite dining together in a social gathering. No further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Harper & Co
S Garden Bingham & Co
Maxwell & Ieahonite Dine
Mutiny at Sea and a Pacific Marriage Twist
The narrator recalls a mutinous voyage aboard the Little Loo toward a phantom Deacon's island, the crew's doubts, a rescue of a marriage, and a ploy to sail to Valparaiso. He narrates a calm Pacific crossing, Leo's engagement, and a plan to reach England, ending with a poetic pause on past and future.
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Tax Island
Pacific
Savings
Little Leo
Banyard
Deacon
Fortune
Valparaiso
Iardy
Loo
Old Banyard
Hardy
Leo
Bayport
Pacific Ocean
Captain Lucius
Dogs in Turkey Hold Sacred Status and Fearless Behavior
A Sana Francisco Chronicle correspondent describes Turkish dogs as revered and privileged in public life. Dogs determine traffic flow, deter punishments, and even deter would be killers, while foreigners abuse them most. A Turk’s religion influences behavior, with dogs shown surprising audacity in markets and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Pasha
Calibes
Sana Francisco Chronicle
Grand Jury Arraigns Man in Theft Case Amid Mockery
Mr Whitty appeared before the grand jury on theft charges. A juror praised his honesty as a colored man, while the foreman quipped about melon theft, prompting debate on bias and integrity in the proceeding.
Canine collection grows as Allen County peasant schemes
An Indiana couple from Allen County jokes about having many children and many dogs. They compare seven children to a dozen dogs including Tige Bruce Growler and Hanks’ curs. Hezekiah suggests swapping two children for four dogs to buy more pups, a plan they deem tarna hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariar
Allen County
Tige
Bruce
Hezekiah
Father Offers Watch If Son Obeys Until Twenty One
An old man warns his fifteen year old son about snares of sin and promises a Waterbury watch and chain if he stays away from bad company until twenty one. The boy leaves to play pool after agreeing to try to heed the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Kentucky
Painter's Colic Warned From Fresh Paint Fumes
Patrick G. Maloney of Washington reports contracting painter's colic after exposure to fumes from a freshly painted parlor. He credits Mishler's Herb Bitters with cure and promotes it as an infallible remedy for cramps indigestion and bowel liver and kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick G. Maloney
Washington, D. C
Mishler
RS Byrne
Thaddeus Stevens
A Word to Workers Health Ad Uses Parker's Tonic
A newspaper appeal addresses men women and girls in stores offices and factories. It claims hundreds of workers suffer from poor health due to confinement and inactivity and promotes Parker's Tonic as a pure sure pleasant cure.
ParerR Doors Introduced as Durable Paper Paneling
Doors made from two thick paper boards glued and molded into panels roll through heavy rollers and receive water proof and fire proof coatings. Officials claim they are more durable and weighty than wood and do not shrink or warp.
Paying Up Promptly Keeps Newspapers Running
The author argues dues from readers are a publisher’s necessary expense. Being dunned is not a crime against character but a demand for owed money. Subscribers should respond calmly, thanking editors for patient reminders and paying promptly.
Hop Bitters Endurance Remedy Promised for Women and Worry
An advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a cure for fatigue, irregularities, and periodical pain with testimonials from B. F. Boorn of Saulsbury Tennessee and Mrs Fannie Green praising its results after twelve years of treatment and ongoing use. It also claims benefits for nervousness and stomach sickness and notes widespread use among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
B. F. Boorn
Saulsbury
Tenn
Fannie Green
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