Professional services and offices listed in Ames Iowa
Attorneys at law and land collection firms announce services in Ames Iowa. Thompson Stevens Underwood and Bradley Templeton advertise notaries public and land buying and tax collections. Surgeons physicians and pension examiners note office locations near West’s Hotel and Tilden McLain store with listed hours.
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Ames
Iowa
New York House
Ttorney
M’carthy
Stevens & Underwoodttorneys
Bradley & Templeton, Desa
Surgeons
West
U.S
Story County
Fairchild
Towa
Tilden & McLain’s
G. A. Meredith
Tilden & McLain’s Drug Store
Keokuk Mercantile College Seeks Students
Baylies Great Mercantile College in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi marks its nineteenth year offering courses for bookkeepers penmen reporters operators architects surveyors and teachers. About sixty dollars covers membership board and stationery with reduced railroad fare and no vacations. Send for Prof. Miller Keokuk Iowa.
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Baylies Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi
Miller
Aborn House at Capitol Centered near Depots
The First-Class Hotel at the Capitol, near railroad depots, is managed by proprietor G. B. Brown. Dated May 15, 1875.
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Capitol
G. B. Brown
Chicago Lines Promote Multiple Rail Routes Nationally
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway promotes unified management under Great Trunk Railway, advertising routes from Chicago to Northern Illinois Iowa Nebraska Utah Nevada California Oregon China Japan Australia via the Omaha and California Line. It lists connections including the Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis Line and the La Crosse Winona St Peter Line to South Central Minnesota, Green Bay and Marquette Line, Freeport and Dubuque Line, and the Chicago and Milwaukee Line as key links to Wisconsin, Lake Michigan resorts, and northern states.
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Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Utah
Nevada
California
Oregon
China
Japan
Australia
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Statea
Oon Ee Ccvens Wens
Ink Hale
Masachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Miscouri
Nebrarks
Sseues
New Jersey
New York
Orobor
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Roduce
Petever
Inc. Inc. Inc. Inc
Maine
Yama Wve
Lowa
Great West
New England
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Pacific
Eastern
Middle States
Torn and
Train timetable details for Cedar Rapids and Des Moines region
Passenger train schedule shows arrival and departure times between Clinton Cedar Rapids Des Moines and nearby towns. Includes freight and accommodation trains with units from Des Moines and connections to St Louis and southern points. Listed agents Nelson and Smart reference.
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Clinton
Clintes
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltows
Marialltown
Val
Dune
Grand Abe
Grand
Farmer Jones Marries Betsey to Bless Centerville Thanksgiving
In a brisk Thanksgiving tale, Joel Jones plans a feast for a lone widow Betsey Burton and her children. He confesses love to Jane Burton, proposes, and wins consent. Betsey's initial hissy fit gives way to happiness as Joel escorts a bride into his home, making a large family and bright future in Centerville. Betsey later flees but misses the joy once she sees the couple prosper.
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Joel Jones
Centerville
Betsey
Joel A
Joel
Baden En Inn
Bob
Farmer Jones
Miss Burton
Jim Burton
Chester
Jane Burton
Burton
Nancy Price
Jane
Jist
Herbher
Connecticut
Wan
The Texas steer a wild, daunting creature of legend
A lively, humorous portrait extols the Texas steer as a powerful, unpredictable force. It describes his brutal all, his steering in rage, and his formidable leaps, noting walls fences and even bridges fail before his power. The piece warns readers to avoid provoking him and to keep clear of his path.
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Texas
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Balle
Daniel Voorhees Hoosier Politician of Indiana Radio
Daniel Voorhees of Olio born 1827 in Butler County pursued farming and college at Asbury Greencastle graduating 1849. He studied law in Crawfordsville, practiced there, moved to Terre Haute 1857, served in Congress 1860 62 72 and held state political influence as a key Democratic leader. He defended a John Brown raider in 1859 and remained a prominent Indiana figure through 1879.
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Daniel Voorhees
Olio
Butler
Cook
John Brown
Congress
H. D. Washburne
Press
Orton C. Hunter
Senate
Joseph E. McDonald
Jana
Gov
Williams
Morton
Gohan
Idpul Licmaur Times
Treasury condition comparison Nov 1 1876 and 1877
A numeric comparison outlines U S treasury figures for November 1 1876 and November 1 1877. The data lists coin certificates outstanding and other coin amounts, plus totals and fractional entries tied to certificate and currency figures.
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United States Treasury
Woomot Co
Sal Serer Ee
British wrecks rise amid moderate weather and inattention
The London Times notes 3 757 wrecks in the year ending June concentrated on the British coast with over half in moderate weather. It cites 534 casualties due to inattention or neglect and calls this scandalous for British seamanship after 15 years 12 322 lives lost on the coast.
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Ireland
London Times
Times
Population growth outlook 1880 from 1790 census figures
The article examines historical population gains and project 1880 totals, noting the impact of the Civil War immigration drop and westward migration. It compares 1870 census data with 1875 city and state enumerations, estimates 1880 population around 46 million, and outlines sectional migration patterns and territorial growth.
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United States
New York Sun
U Aed
Union
Louisiana
Florida
Texas
Mexico
Alaska
Mars
Michi
Missouri
Nebraska
Populata
Populat N
Singular Arkans murderer confession from Benton hangings
A transcript of Tom Staner’s alleged confession after his execution in Benton Arkansas describes dreams driving him to murder his aunt Mrs. Mack Staner and Mrs. P Taylor to steal money. He recounts the killings at Uncle Mack Staner and subsequent plans to harm others while noting his remorse and claimed prayers for change.
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Tom Staner
Benton, Ark
Mack Staner
P. Taylor
John Curtis
Moses Eads
Uncle Mack
Aunt Harriet Staner
Mrs. Taylor
Harriet
Tee
Beaton Court House
M. L. Dale
Moses Amos Gentry
Haugh Taylor
Poteo
Mocmatehypets
T. P. Braxee
Kentucky Father Blocks Nothing as Daughters All Elope
Three Kentuckian sisters defy father by marrying their chosen partners in a single night. The father refused to approve, but the weddings proceeded as planned with each couple pursuing their own paths.
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Treee
Colony of Tramps Defy Nearby Farmers in Rural Settlement
A San Antonio Herald report describes a growing tramp colony in a rural area. A mixed group of twenty to eighty men and women live near a knoll and hollow, cooking, mending, begging, and drinking whisky. They build a crude camp, sleep outdoors, and threaten those who protest. They are governed by a "master" and a white haired mistress, enforce entry rules, and intimidate locals. The settlement has persisted through winters, with farmers unable to eject them. The writer pleads for a humane yet firm solution, noting dangers if law and order fail.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigan
United States
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Eastern
Middle States
Union
South Atlantic
Mississippi
Colorado
Territories
Cor
Philadelphia
Teborhood
Deepest mining shafts reach great depths worldwide
The article notes the Adelbert shaft at Pribram Bohemia reaching 3280 feet, the Sperenberg mine at 4175 feet, and Belgian coal mines at Viviers Remas totaling 3542 feet. It mentions deeper prospects and a commemorative volume on mining history and innovations.
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Hanover
Adelbert
Prizibram
Bohemia
Sperenberg
Viviers Remas
Belgium
Aureka
San Antonio Gentleman Encounters Odd Dinner Tale
A San Antonio man visits a nearby town and finds the hotel stay lacking. He grows hungry but loses his appetite after discovering blonde hairs in his soup. He imagines the land lord would feel bad about it.
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San Antonio Herald
San Antonio
War News and Oddities From 19th Century Dispatches
A collage of diverse items reports long telegraph lines in operation, British exports to the US, Icelandic butter trade missions, a horse disease scare in Pennsylvania, and a Russian war fund. It notes an experimental torpedo balloon, ancient rock carvings in Nevada, a New York bootblack introducing steam polishing, and a New Orleans style political mockery by Nasby detailing Southern Democracy struggles after Reconstruction policies.
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Denver
Pueblo
Cardiff
Saunders
Apeaen
New York
Iceland
Chicago
North Carolina
Virginia
Andennessee
United States
Oan
Colorado
Nevada
Condouctor
Ee Sakarona
Merhayen
Cali
Where Are the Boys In Rockland County
The Rockland County paper reports on anxiously asking about the boys location. A boy named George is described as down cellar preparing to blow himself up with a rusty gun and is involved in a fight with a neighbor, with injuries noted.
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George
Rockland
England Imports Over 100 Million Dollars in Eggs
England imported eggs valued at more than 100.8 million dollars in the reported period. The data highlights a substantial trade in eggs with significant monetary figures and broad market implications.
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England
Job Printing Offered With Modern Type and Materials
The job printing department offers latest styles of type and materials. Legal blanks kept in stock. Bills heads letter heads books pamphlets posters auction bills cards and more at competitive prices.
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the Job Printing Department of
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Westward move yields debt-free farmer with cash
A former bookkeeper and his wife moved to a 160 acre Kansas farm after following Uncle Horace’s advice. They started with debts but by this year’s harvest he has paid all debts and holds 367 in cash plus produce worth double, proving hard work can yield independence. The piece also notes a locally respected longtime Chicago bank figure as a cautionary contrast.
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Horace
Southeastern
Kansas
Cty
Ial
Chicago
Cor
Troy
Experts of Spirits and Tobacco Return Sharp Rise
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue releases studies showing a striking three year rise in spirits and tobacco taxes. The report highlights increased production and revenue, with figures indicating growing market activity.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Shillaber
Anna
Rainbolt & Barnes
Cyrus E. Turner
F. D. Thompson
Attorney At Law
T.C. McCall
McCall & Thompson, Aw, Land and Collection Agents
N. H. Granger
Nsurance Agency
E. D. Andruss
Ental
Bradlew
Bank
S. Peterman
Clark’s Groc Ry
Onondaga St
A. Bain
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Lewis Schooler
Sheldahl
J. N. Scott's
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and Feed Stable
Destines
Arnes
W. F. & Joux Bannts
Rockford, Winnebago Co
Lil
ABORN
Comer 4Th Street
Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Great Trunk Railway
Owne
Omaha and
Green Bay and
Marquette Line
Jamesville
Watertown
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Appleton
Green Bay
Negaunee
Marquette
Escanaba
Hancock
Lake Superior Country
Freeport
Dubuque
Bockford
Chicago and
Milwaukee Line
Evanston
Lake Ighland Park
Waukegan
Racine
Kenosha Mawales
Pullman Palace
Winona
Otis
Omaha
State Street
Farnham
Sam Pranciavo
Montgomery Street
Dark Street
Canal Am Corner
Rtntn
H. Sienaett
Ag’t
Gen
Des Moines
Chicago & North-West
Peor
The
Centreville
Angela
Miss Betsey
States
Delaware
Maryland
W. Va
Arkans
Tuus
Seaton Meceines
Susterrangan
Geroe
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Aus- Serene
Britain
Norway
Germany
France
Great Britain
Spain
Greece
Sony
Uni
NASBY
Moursas
Toledo Blade
Hayes
Bascom’s
Bascom
Reoliee
Uva Republikin Presidente Idee
Nashnet Pollutix
Len
Plantashens
Perrotevs V. Naspy
Pounds
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