Voter Behavior and County Results Across Story County
In a county election Story county voters express clear preferences with a large Republican margin and a high turnout. Observers note voters act decisively at the polls while some doubt the effectiveness of vote distributors and recounts. A Boone Democrat boost and a local remark on party tactics conclude with a cautionary tale of shifting loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taple
Story County
Gover
Wolfe
Washington Ship
Sheldon
Ir. Lockridge
Boone Democrat
T. C. McCall
Boone
Ames
E Democratic
Alef
States to elect U S Senators under new legislatures
The text lists which state legislatures and officers will be elected, noting no U S Senator will be chosen by some new legislatures. It covers Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and mentions several congressional district vacancies filled by election Tuesday in multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor
United States
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
Board of Regents
State University
New York
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Supreme Court
Sherman
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Michigan
South Dakota
Elections grayed by incomplete lines across states
The fragment indicates Tuesday elections in New York and Colorado Iowa contexts with references to a Supreme Court seat and county roles, mentioning Iowa Governor and lieutenant positions but text is fragmented and unresolved.
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Colorado
Ore
Sun Court
Iowa
Winterset to get a new opera hall soon
State notes from Boone to Marshalltown report several local events including the Royal Arch Masons meeting in Boone the semi centennial Iowa Baptist convention in Marshalltown and a fire nearly destroying the Pork Packing Co buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Grand Lodge of
Royal Arch Masons of
Iowa
Boone
Bert Osborn
Mason City
Iowa Baptists
Marshalltown
Pork Packing Co
W.S. Weston
W. A. Hutton
Webster City
Duncan
Burlington
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Oct 17 1891
Transfers show J A Fitton to Corella Apple white cash $6.50 for multiple lots in Blair's addition Nevada. J W Ambrose to Humes Cummings $1100 for lots 3 4 Blair’s addition. Julia Barnard to Hannah S Long $150 for Lot 10 Blair's addition. many more deeds including large sums to Benton Corrington Harriet Corrington $3000 and Ellsworth Vanscoy to WV Kyle $15. Week entries continue through Oct 31 1891 detailing numerous properties across Ames Story City and surrounding townships with prices ranging from $30 to $7000 and including various lots and blocks in Blair's ad Cole E R Lar's ad Story City Maxwell and other developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Fitton
Corella
Blair
Nevada
Ambrose
Humes Cummings
Ad Cole
Julia Barnard
Hannah S Long
Cole
A M Jenks
Oley
Cleveland
Jenks
Slater
John Johnson
Mats Matson
Slater Junction
Ingebrit Egneland
John Jensen
Jcr
Layton Albert C Eatwell
Benton Corrington
Harriet A Corrington
Twana M Cole
Hus
Carre A Gifford
Carrie A Gifford and
MD Sheldon
Stewart
Buchanan
Edmund Lindsay
Brooks
Ames
Erickson & Christian
Roland
Ind
Emma Buchanan
W Buchanan
M O Marvick
Larson
Story City
Zearing Imp Cote
R Clift
Romain Simmons
Beverly
Born
Ad Ames
Frank L Fish
J Harper
Collins
A C Cole
L Gridley
Maxwell
J H Snoke
Sabil
Snoke
Kingsbury
Istad Ames
AM Jenks
Hadle Evenson
John Molstre
T Henryson
Goodman Kalsem
Isaac Young
Ellsworth Vanscoy
Kyle
Mary K Rainbolt
Lucy A Hale
Mary M Wood
J H Reynolds
John R Dicker
S L Carlton
E Lindsay
Jas Briley
PH Ream
Wm Abbott
Elizabeth N Morris
J L Dana Deed
Wise
NA Rainbolt
Albert Jones
Randall
Jones
J W
Jay
King
Ex Cemetery
W H Vailand
Alvin Bancroft
Lyman Partridge
Ole Christopher
Sarah McKisham
J L la Plant
Jacob Johnson
Christ Torkelson
Nellie McWherry
Albert Jewett
Bruce E Jones
Property Transfers Reported for Various Iowa Localities
A series of real estate transfers listed include AB Hague and wife to Margaret Murphy quiet evident title for $1.00 lot 35,84,22. JL Dana and wife to E F Scott for $2000. Johnathan Pool and wife to Daniel Cinder for $3575 with multiple lots and tracts. John Rodgers and wife to Wm Sapp for $1000 lots 2 and 3 block 3 Zearing. Alphonso and Ellen Chandler with Edward N Chandler to Hans Thompson for $1000 lots 7 and block 12 Cambridge. GT Stebbins and wife to W J Freed for $700 lots 14 and 15 block 16 Ames. B D Sails to Regina Jackson for $600 lot 5 block 1 McCallsburg. Thos Rasmusson to J K Wilson for $50 block 4 Sheldon. JC Lovell and wife to John Apple for $350 lots 2 and 3 block 13 Blair's addition. W J Freed and wife to James Hutchinson for $175 lots 9 and 10 block 9½ Ontário.
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AB Hague
Margaret Murphy
JL Dana
E F Scott
Johnathan Pool
Daniel Cinder
John Rodgers
Wm Sapp
Zearing
Alphonso
Ellen Chandler
Edward N Chandler
Hans Thompson
Cambridge
GT Stebbins
J Freed
Ames
Regina Jackson
McCallsburg
Thos Rasmusson
J K Wilson
Sheldahl
JC Lovell
John Apple
Blair
Nevada
James Hutchison
Ontario
Republicans Dissatisfied As Boies Wins Re election
Political commentary notes Iowa Republicans disappointed by Gov Boies re election and Democrats win. Voters favor law over minority views and aim to keep the Republican House to block radical changes. Story County favors prohibition, bootleggers warned to stay away. Russell in Massachusetts wins with 50 cent plurality. Pennsylvania and Ohio choose Republican state offices and legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Boies
House of Representatives
Story County
Gov
Russell Democrat
Mass
Sta
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Des Moines Notes on Banks, Jails, and Real Estate Deals
Des Moranges reports steady bank deposits and rising savings across Iowa, with total bank deposits at 33 million, the two year gain around 38 million. L B Lake’s trial on counterfeit nickels ends without criminal intent. Des Moines Gas and Power pipes first tested heating a brick building, with miles of conduit planned for next season. Grand jury fails to indict Mrs. Ann Woods for malicious libel. Alonzo McKenzie linked to jail break conspiracy. Local papers resist publishing lottery results and Obscene literature indictments target Des Moines Graphic editor. Real estate change as Rothwell Junior sells 60 foot Walnut frontage for 52 thousand to James B. Weaver Jr. Fifteen to twenty year price history cited.
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7Th
Walnut Streets
Sta
Iowa
Pennsylv
L. B. Lake
United States District Court
Des Moines Steam [Eating and Power Company
United States Grand Jury
Ann Woods
Grand Jury
Alonzo McKenzie
Des Moines
Des Manes
Rothwell Junior
Boston
James B. Weaver Jr
Walnut
Aluminum uses in Garland stoves and ranges
A Michigan Stove Company souvenir box touts aluminum mixed with iron for Garland stoves and ranges. The metal is claimed three times lighter than iron, stronger than steel, and suited to many future uses. Bingham & Co. are sole Garland agents showing the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Stove Company
Ais
Bingham & Co
Garland
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promises Comfort for Cold Ailments
The narrator finds reassurance in keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral at home for croup pneumonia sore throat and sudden colds. The text expresses parental solace and a sense of security provided by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Beard Dye Promoted By Buckingham Whiskers Ad
A dated ad promotes Buckingh Whiskers as the best dye to keep a beard from turning gray. It mentions Rudolph Virchow, the renowned German pathologist, as being 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Virchow
Restorative Nervine Promises Cure and Public Benefit
The article touts the Restorative Nervine by Dr. Franklin Miles as a cure for nervousness dyspepsia headache dizziness sleeplessness neuralgia and mental dullness. Trial bottles and a book are offered free at L. M. Bosworth's with testimonials and a claim of no opium morphine or dangerous drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
L. M. Bosworth’s
Safe Investment in Dr King’s New Discovery
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for throat and chest ailments including consumption, bronchitis, and asthma. The offer promises relief with a pleasant taste and safety, with trial bottles available at L. M. Bosworth’s Drug Store. Mapes Dodge noted as editor of St Nicholas in a Catskill cottage reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Mary Mapes Dodge
The
St. Nicholas
Catskill Mountains
Cough Cure Promoted as One Minute Remedy
An advertisement touts Cough Cure as a proven scientific remedy by experienced chemists for instant relief. It claims to stop coughing immediately, provide temporary relief for consumptives, and cure throat and lung ailments including croup whooping cough and child colds. L. M. Bosworth, druggist, endorses it. Alexander Dumas is described as orderly, a light eater, and an early riser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuber
L. M. Bosworth
Alexander Dumas
Chamberlain
P. M. Boston
Pennvill, Sullivan Co
Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Healing Power
Readers of Tat INTELLIGENCER declare Catarrh is curable in all stages. Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a constitutional remedy taken internally, working on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and solicit testimonials from buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wane
Tat Intelligencer Ve
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Jexxie
Kate
Jennie
Portland Man Invents Harmless Dynamo
A Portland resident has developed a harmless dynamo device. The invention aims to generate small amounts of power without danger or noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Hot Springs Skin Salve and Cuber Cough Cure Ads
A fatty petroleum salve from Hot Springs Arkansas claims to treat skin troubles and eruptions including pimples eczema sore nipples itch scald head and scalp irritation. L M Bosworth druggist promotes Cubergh cough cure as a one minute remedy for bronchitis choking throat and lungs. Leo XIII preparing an encyclical on civil governments is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Leo XIII
CUBER
Dr King's Remedies Claim Universal Satisfaction
A druggist named L. M. Bosworth asserts years of selling Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Detention Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction. He guarantees results or will refund the purchase price, noting the remedies' merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
L. M. Bosworth Drugrist
Krause's Heapache Capsules and Patent Remedies
A jumble of old ad copy promotes Krause's Heapache Capsules claiming harmless relief for headaches and bodily indulgence. It sells for twenty five cents via L M Bosworth Ames La and advertises Woolford's Sanitary Lotion and De Witt's products for various conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Blood Purity Claims and Patent Medicine Testimony
A testimonial states impure blood causes life to lose joy and urges DeWitt's Sarsaparilla to correct it. The note cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and claims personal testing. Sale information references a Pennsylvania druggist M. Sonor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E M. Sonor
Free American Farmer subscription offer for readers
Announcement of a free one year subscription to the American Farmer for current subscribers with paid arrears and new subscribers paying in advance. Highlights the magazine as a 16 page illustrated national agricultural paper from Cleveland, priced at $1.00, and appeals to farmers and homeseekers with sample copy availability. Also includes unrelated ad snippets for health, horse liniments, and local notices.
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Jennie
Father
Mother
W. Jennings Demorest
East Lth Street
New York
Demorest
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
American Farmer
Gics
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Edinburgh
Express
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Endorsed as World Famous Blood Remedy
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for diseases of the race minding that it has a world wide reputation and has largely superseded other blood medicines in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Dr Miles Ad Highlights Nervine and New Heart Cure
Dr Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana promotes Nervine and New Heart Cure with strong sales claims. the notice cites widespread trust and repeated cures. Tacoma displays a 6,000 pound coal piece as a local exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Miles
Nervine
New Heart Cure
Tacoma
Bucklien Arnica Salve and Local Labor News
Bucklien Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Local note mentions Texas colored cotton pickers forming a union and a testimonial from P M Boston Missouri praising Chamberlains Pain Balm and Cough Remedy. Women workers reported in Houtzdale mines in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
The Book Trust Knocked Out
K S Peale and Co at 315 321 Wabash Avenue report a 3 12 lyric setback affecting book sales and distribution for the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Trust
K.S. Peale & CO
Wabash Ave
New Liver Stomach Bowels Regulated by Nerve Principle
A new discovery proposes Dr Miles Pills regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. They claim to speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Advertised as unequaled for all ages. 50 doses 25 cents samples free at L M Bosworths New York sewing girls organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
L. M Bosworth
New York
Remedy offer and medical quackery amid 19th century ads
An old physician promotes a vegetable remedy for consumption and lung complaints, promising free Trecipe mailings. The page also touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers and Sarsaparilla, with claims of cure, health benefits, and a notice about a rice mill trust. Names include W A Noyes Rochester and Dr W M Salmon of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W.A. Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
de Witt
Remarkable Facts On Heart Cure Testimonials
Heart disease is described as curable with proper treatment. Mrs. Elmira Intech of Ekbart Indiana and Mrs. Mary L Baker of Ovid Michigan claim recovery after two years. S C Linburger a San Jose Illinois druggist reports Dr Miles New Heart Cure aided his wife. Levi Logan of Hennehan Mich says two bottles renewed his health after 30 years. Dr Miles New Heart Cure sold and guaranteed by L M Bosworth with a testimonials book offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Intech
Ekbart
Ind
Mary L Baker
Ovid
Mich
S. C. Linburger
San Jose
Ill
Miles
Levi Logan
Hbnehannan
Ike
L. M. Bosworth
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S.K. Wilson, Publishers
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H.C. Wheeler
Sact
Geo. van Houten
Tavior Yeas
S.M. Weaver
Hardin
Henry Sabin
Clinton
F. T. Campbell
Jasper
Ene
J. Miller
G. Enesade
Reed
D. W. Church
D. Chamberlin
People
Ry County
Randly
Sylvania and
Ohlo Pubblican
Masachusetts
New York Democratic
Kmsas
Beles
Becerut
Cws
Tockriice
Rea Oe Syseblseaef Sinz Miller
Sezesk
Siebertnus Johnson
McKim
Wheeler
van Houton
Weaver
Sabin
Campbell
McCall
Stuntz
Miller
Ashford
Johnson
Washington Township
Hesday
State News
Thos. M. Atherton
Mitchell County
Ress
J. M. Shelby
Keokuk
State Senate
Geo. Donshoe
Holbrook
Dallus
Vermont
Chas. J. Connor
Columbus Junction
Gov. Boies
Marengo
Mark Lieb
Newt
Lieb
Henry Hill
Cameron
Iils
John Ferguson
Green
Clarksville
Chicago & Northwestern
Dayton
E. M. Hayden
George Steen
Lake City
Lyons
University Place
P. S
J C Burkhart
N R Clift
Henrietta Vandaseu
South St Peter
Celia F Evans
LD Ozmun
Ole L Hatteburg
Martin N Lee
Lars K Tysdal
John Johnston
Caroline S Denman
Camilla Wolf
John M Cooper
Wto
Geo H Reed
W P Zwilling
J Hotelling
JM Ingram
Geo Warrall
Geo
Finnie
Curt Campbell
Jones Ad Collins
U. S
Edison
Jay Gould
Duluth
A Cooking
Public School System of
Milwaukee
New York City
Africa
Uncle Sam
Norman Lichty
Umbus
Ning
Anne
Columbus
America
Washington Irving
Colum
General Boulanger
Bergen County
N.J
California
Bucklien
Arnica
Texas Colored Cotton Pickers
Houtzdale
Grand Palace Hotel
N. Clark Street
Chicaco
Court House
Fred Compagnon
Chicago
Union League
Oklahoma
W. M. Salmon
England
Cramblil
Main Street
Wm. Sahl
Propr
Parber Shop
Hodgson & Rich, Proprs
Big
Usacall
Ames, Jowa
Maxwell & Son's
Read’s Market
Aos
Epward A. Wises
Williamsburg
Kings County
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