McCune Bros Boots and Shoes In Town Amid Local Happenings
Local ads promote McCune Bros as the sole stock of Boots and Shoes in town with Bigelow Huntington & Tiden's new goods. Grocer Novase introduces a delivery wagon. political notes cite Republican majorities in Howard township and speech by W. D. Lucas at Cambridge. Fire engine purchase discussed. Opera Hall walls under construction for Christmas readiness.
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Taz
McCune Bros
Novase
Chris Ring
Story County Apples Showcase From Milford Orchard
George B. Kooser of Milford township presents a sample of his young apple orchard. Varieties include Golden Bussets, Wine Sap, snow apples, Tolman Sweets, Owles Genet, and Northern Spy. Kooser touts promising prospects for future years.
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Story County
George B. Kooser
Milford Township
Ben Davin
Michigan
Tolman
Northern &Py
Scientific Lectures at Congregational Church on Anthropol ogy
A course of Scientific Lectures will begin next Tuesday evening October 7 at the Congregational church. W T Gannon MD of Chicago and Prof KR Browne of Chicago will discuss Anthropology with demonstrations, charts, casts and a cabinet of 500 life size portraits. Introductory lecture invites all citizens to attend and judge for themselves. Also a note from Mrs Col Scott defends judges over a butter premium dispute and corrects published statements.
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New York City
Col. Scott
Ourself
Evrron Estrousaxncen
P. I. Porter
Williny
Porter
Talkative Davenport agent fails to sway Prof Macomber
The Davenport Pomp Company representative in town last week pursued Prof. Macomber and the Chambers Lightning Rod Company interests. He argued and threatened to force a reversal on Mcombers Quarterly critique of the Chambers patent. The professor refused to alter his position and the Davenport man returned home with plans for possible libel action.
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Davenport Pomp Company
Macomber
Chambers Lightning Rod Company
Chambers
Campaign Meeting Draws Crowd With Outdoor Entertainment
The piece describes a Colo meeting organized for Tuesday night with opposition in Cole staging dog fights and races to attract attendees. It notes grassroots campaigning by Bob with subscribers in the area and critiques a Nevada Independents speaker T. E. Atvsman. It also lists September marriage licenses, October weather prospects, a Nevada Soldiers reunion, and a 1880 reunion plan.
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Republican Party
Colo
Cole
Bob
Housebreakers Foiled by Quick Thinking at Turner Home
Tuesday intruders entered Cyrus E B Turner’s residence while the family slept upstairs. Mrs Turner awakened son Clyde who escaped with a bed quilt and alerted neighbors. The burglars fled before taking any valuables, praised for Mrs Turner's calm, decisive actions.
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Cyrus EB. Turner
Not to be Lamented about Agricultural College Graduates
The Register notes that graduates from the Agricultural College rarely stay on the farm. Many become manufacturers merchants lawyers doctors and ministers and bring practical thrift to towns. Their success inspires rural districts and narrows the gap between town and country life each year.
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Hgricultural College
Pigs for Next Year Define Breeding Policy
The article argues farmers should save proven breeding sows for future litters. It warns against overusing young sows for breeding and stresses maintaining strong breeders to produce healthier, faster-growing pigs. A good sow remains valuable beyond a single season due to her impact on multiple thriving litters.
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Register
Bell of Honor at Fairview School Terms 1879
The list of names including Currie McFarlane Bessie Kercheval Gertie Deyo Jennie Raff and others appears for the term commencing May 8 1879 and ending September 1 1879 instructed by E N Wires teacher. The fragment outlines a school honor roster and dated term.
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Bell of Honor of the
Fairview School
Dist
Washington Tp
Currie McFarlane
Bessie Kercheval
Gertie Deyo
Jennie Raff
Blanch French
George French
Lettie Deyo
Nellie Lyman
Hattie Lyman
Lizzie McFarlane
Eddie McFarlane
Anna McFarlane
George McFarlane
Christian Johnston
James Johnston
Eddie Johnston
Freddie Johnston
Christena Olson
George Olson
Freddie Mosier
Willie Peterson
Art McCarthy
Clara Rosenfeld
Charlie Peterson
Ellen Watt
County and City Proceedings and Fair Preview
City Council defers refund petition for 33 acres over three years and considers sidewalk plans. A chemical engine and hook and ladder cart are approved for up to 1100 dollars, with local bills paid. County fair notes praise from Davenport Gazette underline busy agrarian season and rising farming standards in Story County.
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W. H. Cole Esq
Douglas Street
Block 12
Van Valkenburgh Co Pills Advertise Romantic Verse
The fragment shows an ad from Van Valkenburgh Co promoting O C pills with a romantic verse about roses, footsteps, smiles, and tears. It presents product branding within a period style.
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van Valkenburgh & Co
Story of Township Political Meetings Across Story County
A listing of October meeting dates and locations for Republican speakers in Story county townships led by T. J. Ross. Meetings occur in several townships including Grant Franklin Richland Palestine Milford Howard Lincoln Collins Indian Creek New Albany Union Nevada Ames with eight oclock starts. The note urges Republicans to attend and invite Greenback peers, citing a strong GOP outlook.
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Sherman Township
Danskin School House
J M Funson A Ashford
W D Lacae
G A Underwood
LaFayette Township
Story City
Jno R Hays
D J Vinge
W D Lucas
Grant Township
Robinson
E Turner G A Underwood
H M Funson
J B McHose
Franklin Township
Ontario
Jno R Ffays
Henry Barnes
J R McDonald
Richland Township
Elliot School
T C McCall
A Rainbolt
F Balliet
Palestine Township
Sheldalel
John R Hays
C E Turner
Geo W Dyer
N A Rainbolt
Milford Township
Pleasant Grove
Ashford
Lucas
H Balliet
G@ McCarthy
Howard Township
A Underwood
S F Balliet
H Gallup
Lincoln Township
Edgett
H Ballet
Collins Township
Northwestern
D Lucas J W Maxwell
Indian Creek
Flickinger
O K Webb
A Ashford
New Albany
Dalton
C H Balliet
J B
Metrose
Union Township
Walnut Grove
CE Turner
Nevada
Court House
N A_ Rainbolt
Ames
Story County
T. J. Ross
Cen. Rep. Com
Notice of estate administration and tax sale redemption
Notice to all interested parties that on September 26 1579 the Story County Court appointed Joux A McPantax as administrator of Apua Gram deceased. Creditors must present claims. payment to administrator. date September 25 1879. Also notice that November 18 1876 N A Rainbolt purchased the southwest quarter of section 8 township 82 north range 24 west and holds a tax deed with ninety days to redeem.
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E. J. Caves
Ctronit Court
Story County
Towa
Apua Gram
Joux A. McPantax
A. E. Foote
Sth
P. M
Iowa
N. A. Rainbolt
A. Ratenour
Stamilton
P.M
N. A. Raimpoor
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Thomas & McLain
James Bradley
Est’s
U.S
G. A. Meredith
Bcone
C. A. Beverly
Bingham & Co
Ows
Onondaga St
E. D. Andruss
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
N.A. Raiy Bolt
Ofice
Gresley
Onondaga Street
ER & Fitchpatrick
United States
Opera Block
and of Claims
Story
D. Thompson
McCall
McCall & Thompson, AW
Lows
Hpatrick & Lucas
Story Co
Masonic
Acadia Lodge
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B& Farres
MES Lodge
J. K. Macouven
M. Soren
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and Feed Stable
Des
Charles Cranshaw
West Ber Bess
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Mae. L. Cransnaw
van Valkenburg & Co
Parker
Calia
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Eradeate
J. J. Bousquet & Co
Home News
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Thomas
Soper & Son
MeCune
Vax Vauxessenon & Co
Booth Building
Thayere
Bigelow
Huntington & Tiden
Harry
Geo. H. Marwell
W. D. Lucas
Cambridge
Super 4 Son
D. D. Prorse
The
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Aervsticays
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Galatina
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Larson Bros
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Ixotus Creek
Colliss
Union
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Washington
Palestine
Mus
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T. E. Atvsman
Corp
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Paine
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Henry Schuler
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David M. Harrison
Martha M. Spencer
N. Rouge
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R. B. Eatherton
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B. Furnas
Mary A. Famulener
Geo. Hawkins
Sarah C. Wood
Homer
Selorer
Jennie Lee
John Scott
H. H. Boyes
P. O'Brien
H. R. Boyd
Q. MT. C. McCall
Chaplin
BE. R. Mills
Ben Bresceman
I. L. Smith
AO. Hall
Geo Pitsor
A. Patton
P. W. Farrar
J. M. Brown
Boyd & Chatman
Pat. Kelly
Whalin
Bornhill
Kelley
W. C. Stevens
Palestine Two
Mr. Ecker
D. G. France
Steuben Co. N. Y
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Mitchell
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Joe Colt
Republican Cauens
Grant Tp
Enterprise School House
Davenport Gazette
Mackey
Willie
France
Essex
Poland
China
Berkshier
VanValkenburgh & Co
College
Finderwell
W. HH. Stevens
Grant, Story Co
Ames Lowa
C. Eb, Tartox
H. Gear
Des Moines County
Prank
Campbell
Jasper County
Pi Og
Supreme Court
M. Beck
Lee County
Port Se of Public Instruction
Carl W. von Coelln
Blackhawk County
Por Servator
Young D. D. Gill
Boone County
Illiam D. Lucas
Joan R. Ways
Jay A. Kino
A. K. Banks
L. A Baughman
Anmy Busiasp
Ni He Mitchell
W. Buggess
Sugaeb
Mandaling
Java
Costa Rica
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Japan
Young Hyson
Imperial
C. M
White's
City Mills
Polk City
Ames, Nowa
Nichols & Maxwell
College Times
City Dray
C. Lamb & Sons
Mber
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Clinton Prions
Cal
Leo Smead
Sou Street
Ag’t
Inlows
Shockley & Clark’s
Lati
William Hulett
Old Stand
D.N. N. Maxwell
Ames, Iowa
G R. Ross
Indian Town
Milford
W. M. Greeley
Lucas & Greeley Bankers
U. S
Europe
Old World
E. R. Chamberlain
J. J. Bousquet & Go
Bookssishloumf
J Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondage
Nuts
Peoples’ Bakery
Everybody's Fruit Store
Universal Lunch Room OF
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstsrert
H. S. Goble
Harness Shop
Elnas
Times
South Side
Onondaga
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Spence & Haverly
Cardo
Warranant
M. B. Church
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