Blaine book volume due this month and other notes
The second Blaine volume is due this month while Harrison the boy preacher gains attention and Grant's first volume is promised soon. The London Lance warns overcoats may trigger rheumatism and lumbago. Governor Sherman issues a thanksgiving proclamation for Thursday November 26.
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Blaine
Grant
The
London Lance
Sherman
State Library in Prosperous Condition Expands
The State Library reports a prosperous status with thirty thousand volumes within a few years of establishment, including five thousand added this year.
Sunday Work Among Massachusetts Laboring Classes
Careful examination shows that 32 percent of females in the laboring classes and 11 percent of males work on Sundays in addition to their weekly service.
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Massachusetts
McClellan Joins Fame's Eternal Camping Ground
The last living Army of the Potomac commander Gen McClellen is now deceased joining McDowell Burnside Hooker Meade and Grant in death. The era of Civil War leaders passes with his death.
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Gen. McClellen
Army of the Potomac
McDowell
Burnside
Hooker
Meede
Grant
McClellan
European nations near gold and silver value agreement
Report says leading European powers ready to join an international scheme to fix a ratio making gold and silver of equal value worldwide. Observers call it a highly desirable end to monetary volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
State printer George E Roberts marries Georgie Kizxup
George E. Roberts, state printer, married last Tuesday evening to Miss Georgie Kizxup of Fort Dodge. She grew up in Nevada and is noted as a young lady of high accomplishments, and is a niece of Hon. G. W. Bassett of Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Roberts
Georgie Kizxup
Fort Dodge
Nevada
G. W. Bassett
Postal Card Shortage Challenges Post Office
A new contractor for postal cards has delivered about 400000 daily versus the needed 1000000. Complaints have surged recently, causing embarrassment to the post office department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Annual meeting of Iowa Stock Breeders in Waverly
The Iowa Improved Stock-Breeders Association will meet in Waverly from December 2 to 4. Railways will offer fare reductions. Commissioner Norman J. Coleman and other dignitaries are expected to attend. The Town State Short-Horn Association will also meet then. D. M. Moninger serves as president of the former group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Improved Stock-Breeders Association
Waverly
Norman J. Coleman
D. M. Moninger
Destructive Galveston Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless
A major Galveston Texas blaze destroyed a mile and a half of burned districts overnight. Fifteen hundred families are homeless and destitute as officials warn of widespread suffering. Residents expect charity to help when local capability is overwhelmed.
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Galveston
Texas
Chariity
Chicago
Political Notes on Iowa Elections and Public Figures
The piece surveys Iowa political currents noting Republican gains in county offices and endorsements in Maryland with Gorman and Higgins. It cites Scott’s election, mentions Father Schreiner guarding the Senate doors, and includes remarks on civil service reform, the mugwump term, and speakers for the Iowa House. It also references Tim Walker’s take on the Copperhead label, and a Dubuque Telegraph forecast of local option liquor legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Republians
Maryland
Gorman
Higgins
Boone Standard
Story County
Scott
Jordan
Philadelphia
Willious
Civil Service Reform
Dorman B. Eaton
Connecticut
Milwaukee Sentinel
S. M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Weaver
Major Thompson
Linn
Greene
Capt
Benson
Franklin
Tim Walker
The
Marshall Statesman
Iowa
Copperhead
Tim
Democratic Dubuque Telegraph
Telegraph
County Board Proceedings 1885 86 Adopts Warrants and Grants Funds
County Board approves claims for 1885 86 support of Mrs. Bartlett Palestine township allocates bridge drainage and road funds across towns including Nevada Richland Milford Franklin Grant and LaFayette. appoints C W Wood as Steward. approves tax refunds and exemptions. authorizes per diem and mileage. adjourns sine die.
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Bartlett
Palestine Township
O. A. Landa
Anfen Ersland
C.g.mccarthy
Chm
Board. Co
Grant Township
T. Gossard’s
H. B. Young
Milford
Indian Creek
Nevada
Richland Township
Nevada Township
Richland
Grant
Milford Township
LaFayette Township
Lyon Hill
Franklin Township
Clear Creek
New Albany
Ole Houghstead
C. W. Wood
County Farm
S. C. Deter
Collins Township
Chas
Dolphin Indian Creek Township
S. E
N. W
Sam’s Bates
E. Tillotson
Union Township
Soren Anderson
la Fayette Township
S. W
T. Thatcher
W.C. Harris
Washington Township
Ersland
George Hanna
H. O. Norton
Lincoln Township
Grove
Sherman Township
A. Hale
Mads Anderson
Howard Township
Jeremiah Oleson
Inger Brue
Mey
Campaign rhetoric and party loyalties in 19th century press
The Irish World anchors its stance with Blaine as captain if campaigning were renewed, while Kansas City Journal criticizes Hill as a tool of political retribution and mocks Cleveland. It argues Republicans recognize the current political situation and alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Kansas City Journal
Hill
Cleveland
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An old advertise style claim touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a direct blood purifier and nerve fortifier. The text urges every invalid to try the medicine as an alternate remedy to improve appetite and strengthen the system.
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Ayer
Property transfers reported by CaRnrer's Abstract
Week ending November 17 1886 transfers listed by H L Carnrer's Abstract and Loan Agency Nevada Iowa include Plattie E Tillotson to Albert F Lind for quarter section 36 82 23 price 400 Bantz to M W Smith se 29 wd 200 Funson to Christ Olson wi ne 32 he c Brad to Jas F Keenly wi ene wa Parley to O B Judd st 8w se c 6 lito Wm M po ey Sana wd 1580 D H McCord to Geo H Wadsworth la 8 6 7 10 bik 25 Nevada T C McCall to O J Solist lot 3 bik 10 McCalisburg wd 25 Mey y Solist to H Roask lot 3 bik 10 McCalisburg wd 390 Martha to Isabella Larson lot ey s add Ames wd to M Hesselburg 14 bik 4 Huxley wd 525
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Nevada City
Stewarts
Blairs
Warren Jerushe Woods
A. D
Neva- Santen
Nevada
Iowa
Collins
Isaac Wi
Sutherland
Cere x & Ai
Isaac Unknown
Washington Tw
Butler
Keanedy
Larson
Lemuel Nl
Pda Pentz
Elien
Hidy Bros
Huntington
Milwaukee Land Co
McCartney
Morrison
John
S&s
Monroe
Porter
Rigby
H Lot
Aggoner
Jaco
Williams
Eliza
New
Philadelphia
Indian Creek
Kelley
Kaeser Boltnott
Jas
Ee Bentley
J P
Nw Grubb
Theo Py Bond
Ames
Alvord
Blacks
Brenneman
Ben
Pike
Francis
Blairs Town Lot
Blair
Uw Ayers
James Towa
Julia Borns
Petehee
Cook
Haverly & Lanning
Cory's Ad
Iowa Center
Bridget
Maxwell
Baldwin
Little
MFP
Berlin
Hei
Nesdham
W B
Nad
Grubb
Sano Union
Mtord
Mize
Piteor
Geo Duffs
Hanks
Lot
Izabeth
Rosenbaum
May
Netterfield
Purvis
Elijah
Shelley
H Borns
Storm
Smith
Richmond
Hickman
An Wheeler
Geo Ames
Warren
Black
Mbridge
Bacon
Brown
D L
Loté
Chas
Sherman
John al
Grafton & Snyder Ae
Minnie
Hayes
Madison
Nellis
Chas Oe Vincent
Cambridge
Jon
Richland
Osmunson
Michael
Connihan
Scott
Sylvester
Mid Bey
Cessna
N & Seal
Sarah Lot
Warren & Jones
Martin
A Frankenberger
Palestine
Rasmussen
Avenue
Atkinson
Isaac
Straw
Milford
Upland
Ole
Beckwith
Jobn
S¢Ia
Hicks
Julia
Goldsmith
Johnson
Ine
John el
Koin
Sarah
Olson
Philip Bee
Sevde
Poetgate
Sheldah L. Franklin
Anderson
Bryon
Ellen
Aylesw
Hopkins
Heggen
Ole M
Houser
Sient
Retten
Hannum T
Colo
Jones
Mordon
McCoughan
J M
Overton
Ontario
Ayers
Adams
John Ates
Gifford
Bolton
Henry
Bunker
Camel
Kirkendall
Ray
Shugart
Thomas Julia
Pollock
Andrew Pierce
Anna J
Do Wise
G W
Zearing
Colwell
M E
Burkhart
Aw Carringer
Mary * Bean
C P
Cramp
Iowa Construction Co
Él Hall
Hawoth
McLane
John EG Wiim
Hall
W W
Burris
Wood
Rachel E
Alien
Bleton
Jane Scotts
Carrie Evada
Bancroft
Alvin
Fricken
Lockridge
Lindsey
John F
Nelson
Thomas
Frank McCartney Pointer
Daniel Wood
Pickett
J B
Howard Ows
Uu Mero
Ask
Albert
San Burris
Alice
Kelley & MuTairs
Feebehorn
Trenefers
H. L. CaRnrer
Abstract and Loan Agency
Plattie E Tillottson
Albert F Lind
Ea Bantz
M W Smith
H Funson
Christ Olson
Brad
Jas F Keenly
O B Judd
D H McCord
Geo H Wadsworth
T C McCall
O J
McCalisburg
Mey Y
Roask
Martha
Isabella Larson
New Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption Relief
Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption is advertised as a cure for throat and lung ailments with claims of thousands cured. Free trial offer and large size bottles priced at 1. Subscriptions to major newspapers are also promoted, with delivery through Bosworths Corner Drug Store.
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Dr. King
James & Co's
Palace Drug Store
New York
Boston
Chicago
Des Moines
Century
Harpers
Ballou’s Magazine
Boswortsh
Corner Drug Store
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure Sold With Guarantee
Advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer to cure consumption and related symptoms including dizziness and dyspepsia. Promises full guarantee and lists price at 8 dollars and 75 cents per bottle.
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Shiloh
Shiloh's Cure Promoted by H WesTERMAN
An advertisement claims Shiloh's Cure treats kidney and liver ailments and bronchitis croup and Whooping cough. Sold by H WesTERMAN with bold assurances of a universal remedy.
Electric Bitters Prove Their Worth Says Local Man
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan reports his wife, previously nearly helpless for five years, now can do her own work after using Electric Bitters. The claim is supported by hundreds of testimonials and bottles sell for fifty cents at J H Pickett Co Palace Drug Store.
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Geo. W. Willing
Manchester
Mich
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace
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Father Schreiner
Senate
Iowa Senate
County Government
Proceedings of the Board Supervisors
G. G. Tilden
Burdett, Young & Ingalls
ARES
Esse
Raaassaens
Isegeisss
Zee
Board of Supervisors
Daugherty
Dayis
James Doyle
Jas R Brown
Swety
H C French
J R Stewart
B Plumb
Bradley & Paxton
Shields & x & Cook
Jesse van le Scoy
Norman An de Lend
Coffin
Uper
H Munk
W S Price
P Joor
Poland
J C Mason
John O
Jethro A Trus
Dau
IS O Hegind
Treshes
Ij Citaen
Adam Raxton
A Og
John Evanson
Sowers
Thos Hemstock
D Ambrose
Chas Ruth
S McCord
C French
Adam — Trustee
Heakien
John Evenson
G D Ambrose
Mome
Chas Bone
Wm. Gates
OG Ashford
C M Wells
A Lyssand
T J Miller
C F Ruth
FC Hunter
H Buck Clerk
McCord
Trustee
Torkel Henryson
Wmj Venneman
Seymour Hix
Oley Nelson
John A
Larson & Corneliusen
Pauper
Aire Corneliusen
A. Anepiee
Asper
Jacob Steenson
Ed Elliot
A H Grimm
Trus
AW Davis
Cea
Cou House
Robinson & Bobo
Carter
C G McCarthy
Bill
Barstow
Vandusen
Lund
Johns
Hale
Franks
Kine
Guthrie
Staves
Morris
Do St
McCollister
Do St Va
McCollester
Township
Alf Goodie
Boarding
Payne & Son Printing
Lyssand
Stman
Bauer Sneehey
John T Cook
Parrott & Sons
Kinsell
Coffelt
J_A Mills
Ballou
Printing &c
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Oon
M Hardy
TA Statin
Stratton
Clerk
Albert Jones
AS McCord
N Alexander
J Olson
Duea Do
Ohnson
Babe
H O Norton
V Willits
F Adams
Jas W Sowers
Brubaker
Stewe Hamilton
John Reynolds
AJ Hawley
Ett
T Groves
Aura W M Kelley
F Elliot
Grimm
Geo Ambrose
AP Y
Pe Oa eCain
Jas Hemstock
S$ Trout
John Warren
BOF & Rand
of Coe
Juzz
Edwin Re
Sheehe
H Christman
E Loughran
John Peck
PG Ness
Adamston
BE Wills
WM Hardin
Committee
Ivory
M Brooks
Room Reater
HV Wallis
J W King
Inc of
A K Banks
F C Hunter
James Earl
Livery Hire
Allen R Smith
Cler
Hale. Com
J T Fetton
Boardingrisoners
N Simser
T Graves
Hi Mitchell Surveyor
Oo Hattebe Lumber
Z Shugart
Oo Coat
CG McCarthy
Robert Kirk Sans Hire
Alf Goodin Goodin
Cambridge St
Mishler
M. A. Faber
Lancaster, Pa
Kis
Bright
Hunt’s Remedy CO
Providence
Croup
Emma Gedney
West 128
Chas. B. Landon
Guilford, Conn
J. Gregg
Lowell
Mass
Mary E. Evans
Scranton
Wm. C. Reid
Freehold
N.J
Wright & Richmond
Min
Thera
Mie
John H. Queal & Co
Sportcover
Maxwell & Son
A. H E. Thayer
RK Well & Son
C. H. Glidden
J. F. Kelly
Co Lowa
Fitchpatrick
Said
R. H. Mitchell
Sale
Act
Ind
Story Co
Lowa
Ne- Bullies & Coo
Rau
Gossard
Moe Wittens
Tor Wance
W. A. Gossarp
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