North states warn against strikes and Confederate nostalgia
A harsh editorial blasts Confederate leaders and Jeff Davis, arguing slavery was the issue of the Civil War and condemning the idea of celebrating the Confederacy as a holy war. It recalls the 25 year old strike and warns unions against challenging Uncle Sam, urging defense of the Union. It suggests renewed control of government and honors for Confederate soldiers with caution. It cites Vicksburg Herald's Montgomery reference and questions future national celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff. Davis
Montgomery
South
Grand Master Davis
Uncle Sam
Vicksburg Herald
Alabama
North
Jeff Davis
Jacob Thompson
Grant
Lee
Oppressive Dray Shops Drive Laborers to Wasteful Spending
The author attacks breweries and dram shops as tyrants over workers. He cites six hundred million dollars spent annually on strong drink, proposes a general strike against those capitalists, and argues the money could fund factories or homes instead.
Greenbackers Nominate Slate At Cedar Rapids Convention
The Greenbackers met in Cedar Rapids and nominated Dr J O Lanks Dallas for Secretary of State L F Ellsworth Mahaska for Treasurer J W Myers Linn for Auditor and J W Brown Cass for Attorney General They condemn fusion with Democrats and press a hard money stance and silver coinage.
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Cedar Rapids
J. O. Lanks
Dallas
L. F. Ellsworth
Mahaska
J. W. Myers
Linn
J. W. Brown
Cass
Congress
Northern Democrats face danger of loyalty split over Jeff Davis a speech
The piece argues that Northern Democrats try to downplay Jeff Davis while acknowledging his speech kindled disloyalty in the South and rekindled patriotism in the North. It warns loyalty among Democrats may erode as Davis’s influence grows and cites Montgomery as a misstep.
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North
South
Jeff Davis
Montgomery
Chicago Police Praised For Gallant Riot Defense
The article lauds Chicago policemen for dispersing riots with courage and skill during wartime disturbances. It recalls New York draft riots and notes veterans praising the force for preventing massacre at McCormick Reaper Works, with praise echoed by old soldiers. Jeff Davis speaks at Montgomery praising Southern resilience and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
McCormick Reaper Works
McCormick Works
Enterprising Palace Drug Store Secures Dr King’s New Discovery
J. H. Pickett & Co. offers Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with a positive guarantee. The store invites customers to call and obtain a free trial bottle, promising relief for throat, lungs and chest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Dr. King
Eight-Hour Farmers Till Land and Fate
The poem notes farmers as eight hour men laboring from dawn to dinner and again before bed. It uses ironic tone to claim their toil yields all things except hell, implying hard work faces moral limits or temptations beyond labor.
Prohibition Enforcement Letter Issued by Iowa Governor in 1886
Governor William Larrabee calls for strict enforcement of the 1882 prohibition law in Iowa. He appeals to temperance groups clergy teachers and officials to unite in banning the dram shop and warns that violators will not receive executive clemency. Des Moines dated May 3 1886. Signed William Larrabee and Secretary Rank D. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Twenty First General Assembly
William Larrabee
Des Moines
William Larkabee
Sultana tragedy remembered at Toledo survivors gathering
A Toledo meeting brings together Mississippi steamer Sultana survivors and relatives to recall the 1865 disaster that killed about 1 400 veterans aboard near Memphis. The event contrasts with famed Civil War battles and urges poetic remembrance of the forgotten tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
John Covode
Vicksburg
New Ileans
Andersonville
Cahawba
Ohio
Indiana
Memphis
Tagleman
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Grant
Missionary Ridge
Waterloo
Toledo
Mississippi
de Quincey
State Sunday School Convention Set for Oskaloosa
The Sunday School Association announces its annual State Convention will be held in Oskaloosa from June 5 to 10, 1886. A practical program on organization and evangelization is planned and aims to gather about 1,000 workers. County and township conventions are urged in the interim across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Newton
Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure Promoted for Coughs and Asthma
An advertisement touts Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure as a sovereign remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and consumption. It offers trial bottles by Carl H Westerman with large sizes priced at 0c and $1 and notes sale at his Iowa site.
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Sprague
Carl On
H. Westerman
The Garden Gate Child’s Farewell
Two dimpled hands cling to iron bars as a child watches a funeral from a garden gate. A nurse consoles her with God’s plan and the line about not passing beyond the garden gate. Katharine McDowell Rice.
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Katharine McDowell Rice
Lantern on breast collar lights road for night driving
A Philadelphia physician reports a lantern attached to the horse’s breast collar provides superior illumination of the road ahead compared to dash lights or lanterns on the dash. He advises a level headed horse, chest breadth, a shoulder strap to prevent sagging, and a strap inside the collar to limit motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Scientific American
Flag with Lincoln murder flag preserved as relic
The plain room houses a silk United States flag framed behind glass. It hung in the president’s box the night of Lincoln’s assassination when Booth proclaimed Sir Semper Tyrannis. The banner, later lent to Ford’s Theatre, is kept as a relic of the Civil War era.
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Treasury
Captain of the Watch
United States
Booth
Lincoln
Phil Cook
Georgia
Washington
District of Columbia
Frazier
Baltimore and Ohio
Cook
Capitol
Home Guard
Ford
Washington Cor
Atlanta Constitution
Castoria touted as safe sleep aid replaces narcotics
In Hail's Journal of Health a warning is issued about paregoric lacanum morphine and other narcotics harming children. It promotes Castoria as a safe, non stupefying remedy replacing dangerous opium preparations, noting its stomach settling and nourishing effects and urging physicians and readers to favor health over poisoning.
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China
Great Britain
America
Bateman
Godfrey
United States
Hail’s Journal of Health
Tribute to Dr. Holmes and Southern Praise
Washington Cor reports a light exchange where Miss Page praises Oliver Wendell Holmes as a southern favorite. Holmes, described as a small, jovial man with a winter-apple face and twinkling eyes, listens and is gently surprised by the compliment about Yankee influence versus Southern taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holmes
South
Miss Page
Thomas Bryan
Harvard
Dr. Holmes- Tableau
Washington Cor
Chicago Tribune
Subterranean Water Strikes Found in Lookout Mountain
Reports from Lookout Mountain Tennessee indicate workers sinking shafts have struck large subterranean streams of cold water capable of supplying the city of Chattanooga. The discovery could impact municipal water supply and future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Mountain
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Chicago Times
Pronunciation Guide for Mikado Names
The record lists several reported pronunciations for Mikado including Me-kar-dough Mick-add-co My-kay-touch Mike-ah-dough and Meader.
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Mick
Mike-ah
Meader
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Sold by Palace Drug Store
Buckien’s Arnica Salve praised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and more with a guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price two cents per box offered by Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Housekeeper Burned Out Again in Minneapolis
Bunnep Cor. The Housekeeper in Minneapolis was destroyed by fire on April 12. The blaze damaged part of its subscription list and several female employees narrowly escaped harm. Readers who did not receive the May issue should write to the publishers with full address subscription start date and paid duration to have the name restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff. Davis
Montgomery
Alabama
Hill
Exchange Hotel
Wm. L. Yancy
Bunnep Cor
Minneapolis, Minn
Consumption Can Be Cured By Exercise And Cod Liver Oil
A health notice proclaims consumption can be cured through proper exercise and the judicious use of Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and hypophosphites. It claims physicians universally prescribe the remedy and warns to take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Destructive Kansas City Tornado Kills Twenty Five
A terrible Tuesday forenoon tornado struck Kansas City wrecking the Court House and a school building among others. Twenty five people were killed including a dozen or more school children and many were injured as property suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Court House
License to sell intoxicating liquor filed for medical use Ames Iowa
J. K. Pickett has filed for permission to buy and sell intoxicating liquors for medical purposes at his business in Ames Story County Iowa. A hearing before the Story County Board of Supervisors is set for June 8 1886 at 1 p m in the county seat. Citizens may attend and provide input during the June session. Witness dated May 8 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Pickett
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
C. G. McCanthy
Kidney disease cure via Ayer s Sarsaparilla named in testimonials
An advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as preventing and treating kidney disorders by purifying and renewing blood. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Jas W Weld of Jamaica Plain Boston businessman W M McDonald and John McLellan describing improved health after using four bottles and years of kidney trouble respectively.
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Ayer
Jas. W. Weld
Forest Hill St
Jamaica Plain
Mass
W. M. McDonald
Summer St
Boston
John McLellan
Bridge and Third Sts
Lowell
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
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the Intelligencer
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Buckien
Pring of 000
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Boyd Building
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Barclay St
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