Local ads and notices from a 19th century issue
New goods arriving at Bing ham and Co hardware store. Fresh dried currants and blackberries received by Nourse. Why pay two prices for hardware when Bingham and Co. offer value. Stoves tested with Hecla duplex grate. Buckeye Lantern at Thomas and MacLain. Satisfaction guaranteed money refunded. A musical treat by the Davis Family in Grange Hall Monday evening. Honey from San Diego arriving at C. O. Nowasr. Tailor services at Thomas Soper and Son with gents wear. Clothing and cloaks available at Thomas Soper and Son. Clock and jewelry repairs by Frazee with fair charges. Christian Ladies sewing society meets at Mrs. Alonzo Davis. Express charges paid for watch and jewelry work from distant parties. District Attorney note apology mentioned. Lady collars cuffs hosiery at Thomas Soper and Son. Wedding near Ontario last evening as Freed’s daughter marries Mark Prime.
Farmers Boots at Thomas Soper & SonS
Heavy boots for farm and outdoor wear offered by Thomas Soper and Son at a price just above wholesale. good value for rural work.
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Thomas, Soper & Son
Phelps Godge Palmer shoe store in city
Thomas, Seper & Bons' advertises the sole city location for the famous Phelps, Dodge & Palmer ladies fine shoes.
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Phelps, Godge & Palmer
Phelps, Dodge & Palmer
Thomas, Seper & Bons
Migration from Story county to Arapahoe Nebraska
During the week J. W. Smith Ammon Hipsher Jacop Bourne and Jacob Noble together with their families left Story county for Arapahoe Nebraska. We call attention to Tobey Edwards of Nevada advertisement in today's paper.
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Nebraska
J. W. Smith
Ammon Hipsher
Jacop Bourne
Jacob Noble
Story County
Arapahoe
Messrs. Tobey & Edwards
Nevada
Be at The Polls and Show You Have Not Been Deluded
The note urges voters to participate on election day and do good at the polls. It cites a Philadelphia Press quote about a National Bank tax history from 1866 through 1876, noting taxes totaling 183,487,?87.66 with roughly equal distribution to state and federal governments.
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National Banke
Philadelphia F’rese
Piled Pall Store Adverts Deep Stock at Low Prices
Thomas Soper and Son announce a complete stock of new goods across all departments. Prices are advertised as the lowest, inviting readers to read their advertisement for details.
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Thomas, Soper & Son
Thomas, Soper & Sons
Potatoes Wanted for 3000 Bushels at Market Price
Prospectors advertise a buying bid for 3000 bushels of potatoes at the highest market price. Interested sellers may contact P. B. Hayden at the office opposite the elevator. Signed Bus Baenneman.
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P. 8
Hayden
Bus Baenneman
Franklin Township Republican Caucus Nomination On Ray School
The Republican electors of Franklin township meet at Ray school house on Monday at four o clock to nominate candidates for township officers. By order of Committee. A September debt report shows a reduction of 3 196 534 dollars in the public debt that month.
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Franklin
Franklin Township
Ray School House
Fiat Party
And Still They Come Baby News At Keigley Home
Tuesday afternoon a large healthy boy arrived at John Keigley’s home to be supported for twenty one years in return for board and clothes. It is the first child and Keigley dotes on it. A daughter was also born to Mr and Mrs I E Hirsh weighing regulation weight and sharing typical baby beauty with her father’s looks.
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John Keigley
John
I. E. Hirsh
Hoggatt
Revenue Service
What do the people want and the resumption debate
The passage argues that after years of suffering and waiting for resumption some wish to revert to hard times, while within 90 days the country plans to release gold and silver as circulating media, affecting the economy.
Township Caucus Names Nominations for Clerk Assessor Trustees and More
At a Saturday caucus in W. M. Greeley’s office the slate included C. G. McCarthy for township clerk Ed Rex for assessor Richard Jones 8 J Starr and James Reagan as trustees W. M. Greeley and W. H. Fitchatrick named justices of the peace Brad Palmatier and Geo W Lambertsen as constables The meeting was the largest attended in town history.
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W. M. Greeley
C. G. McCarthy
Ed. Rex
Richard Jones
J. Starr
James Reagan
W. H. Fitchaatrick
Brad Palmatier
Geo. W. Lambertsen
Poison Ivy Afflicts Local College Students
Ivy poisoning has struck several young women at the town college as they collected ivy leaves for decoration. Edith Hamilton and Vicle Webb are severely affected and under medical care, while others suffer symptoms. A practical botany course is urged to teach recognition of poison ivy to prevent further cases.
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Lady College
Edith Hamilton
Vicle Webb
Nellie Lucas Injures Collar Bone in School Stair Fall
Yesterday forenoon at the south Side school house steps little Nellie Lucas fell and broke her collar bone near the shoulder. The incident was reported as a minor accident with no further injuries noted.
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Nellie Lucas
Tickets drive urged for township votes in early weekend
The notice asks townships to send in tickets by Saturday to Monday morning at latest with options here or in Nevada. It warns voters about threats from Hoggatt and remarks Addison Oliver’s letter backing Gov. Carpenter. Greenbackers once favored Oliver but now doubt his letter honesty.
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Nevada
Addison Oliver
Gov. Carpenter
Greenbackers
Oliver
Stoves Exchange Offer and Election Voter Shift
W G Wright offers to trade any stove type for any other and promises top tested models. A visitor reports in the Ninth District that Hoggatt will win only a fraction of old time democratic votes and has lost much Greenbacker support in the last month.
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W. G. Wright
Hoggatt
Greenbackers
United States
House of Representatives
Story
Congress
Price theory on circulation and animal prices
The passage argues that higher circulation raises prices, claiming hogs cattle and produce would command double, quadruple, or higher values. It suggests multiplying hog prices to illustrate the effect, ending with the notion that more circulation yields more profit.
From Dark to Dawn by Rev Daniel March D D
J C McCurdy Co publish a household book praised as superior to most and rich in hopeful lessons for all ages. The work titled From Dark to Dawn blends story and history with bright logical presentation.
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J. C. McCurdy & Co
Daniel March
D. D
Horses for Minnesota Offer in Minneapolis Sale
Horses for Minnesota note that James Reagan and Luzerne Nichols led sixteen horses from Minneapolis for county sale. The ad emphasizes quality stock and demand for heavy draft horses, predicting good profits. The piece then questions testimonials about Robert Marshall and contrasts with Sol Shaffer, implying suspicion of moral character claims.
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Minnesota
James Reagan
Luzerne Nichols
Minneapolis
Robert Marshall
Mr. M
Sol. Shaffer
Proverb Sparks Outcry in Sibley Over Paper Money Remark
In Sibley a speech by Hoggatt ended with a bitter quip that “this Government might go down” yet “Jesus Christ and paper money would still reign supreme.” Bearers found the remark profane and rejected it as blasphemous.
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Hoggatt
Sibley
Jesus Christ
Greenback Party Weakens in County Echoes Fiat Hesitation
The piece notes many fiat men hedging and disavowing absolute money, signaling growing understanding of the greenback party. If elections were held now fewer fiat men exist, and the county’s greenback strength is down about 300 votes from a month ago.
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Greenback
Woman survives near fatal self-inflicted injury
Miss Julia Prouty of Indian Creek township narrowly escaped death last week when a butcher knife slipped in her hands and pierced near the heart but did not reach it. Rumors claim an attempted self harm. There are hopes of recovery.
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Julia Prouty
Indian Creek Township
Ferger Escape Sparks Iowa Sheriff Pursuit
An Illinois sheriff, seeking a farmer near Sheldahl, arrested him at a local hotel. During dining, the farmer struck the sheriff and escaped while being guarded. He had been arrested for a forgery in Illinois that yielded a large sum of money.
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Ferger
Illinois
Sheldahl
Boone Democrat
Barnes Plans Hog Purchase and Ivory Stamp Venture
Witt Barnes proposes buying hogs while cheap and persuading Congress to issue a stamp that would declare hogs as elephants. He aims to sell the ivory tusks for far more than the hogs’ value. Barnes seeks a well funded partner and hints at large advertising if L. Q. wins election.
Crown Jewel Stove Praised as Best in Market
The Rochester Sunday Herald notes the Crown Jewel stove takes a silver medal among all competitors and urges buyers to inspect its new grate in operation. It claims Crown Jewel is the finest construction and leading stove east or west with W G Wright as the seller.
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Tre Crown Jewel
Rochester Sunday Herald
W.G. Wright
Personal Notices From a Local Dispatch
Mrs. Frank Basket returns home from West Liberty after attending the State Christian convention. Howard McLain travels to Burlington to escort his wife home after a two week visit with friends. Mrs. W. M. Greeley left for New York State last Monday night. Cap laments the loud clock keeping him awake and nervous. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bain departed last night for Cedar Falls and expect to be away about a week.
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Frank Basket
West Liberty
Howard McLain
Burlington
Howard
W. M. Greeley
New York State
Cap
J. A. Bain
Cedar Falls
Gazette Attack Sparks Debate Over Local Candidates
The Sibley Gazette is accused by Tur Nevada Watchman of siding with Hoggatt while belting Carpenter. The Humboldt Kosmos recalls the paper’s past support for Carpenter and condemns Hoggatt with a sharp tirade calling him a forgery in reference to a congressional candidate.
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Nevada Watchman
Sibley Gazette
Carpenter
Hoggatt
The
Gazette
Congress
Lucullus Quintillus Flavius Confucius Hoggattibus
Humboldt
How to Elect a Road Supervisor in Iowa Law
The 17th General Assembly of Iowa changes how highway supervisors are elected. Town ship trustees must provide a separate ballot-box with compartments for each highway district and voters must state their district number so votes go to the correct compartment.
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17Th General Assembly
Iowa
Stevens and Lucas Appear Across Boone County Rallies
The Boone County Republican highlights John L. Stevens Republican prosecuting attorney candidate drawing voters with clear speeches and preparation. W D Lucas of Ames spoke at Elkhorn schoolhouse in Peoples township to a full crowd, countering Greenback figure Sanks who claimed Treasury report backing his stance. Lucas exposed Sanks reading from clippings rather than official reports.
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Stevens
Mr. Lucas
Boone County
Republican
John L. Stevens
W. D. Lucas
Ames
Elkhorn School House
Peoples Township
Lucas
Sanks
Tragedy in Sheldahl: Davis Shot by McCrary After Quarrel
Sheldahl correspondent reports John L. Davis 22 of Union Hardin county was killed by Oliver McCrary at about five o'clock Wednesday evening. The two men, drinking and quarrelling, had prior disputes. McCrary fled west with a pursuing group. as of Thursday evening he remained at large. Davis resided with his aunt Mrs G W Strong.
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Sheldahl
John L. Davis
Union
Hardin County
Oliver McCrary
Davis
G. W. Strong
McCrary
Kansas
Frank
Hiatt candidacy mocked as perjury charge and mockery of character
The Hamilton Freeman editorial denounces N B Hyatt as a drunkard and fraudulent candidate for District Attorney. Letters from readers claim Hyatt is untrustworthy and corrupt, while praising C C Carpenter as honest and suitable for Congress, urging voters to support him.
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N. B. Hiatt
Hyatt
Hamilton Freeman
John L. Stevens
Fiat
Ep. Freeman
Fort Dodge Tribune
N. B. Hyatt
Tribune
Hamilton County
Rickford
Jack Reed
Reed
Webster City
Sept
Political Meeting Invitations and Township Committees Urged
Local committees and Republicans in the vicinities are asked to arrange meetings and dates. Democrats and Greenbackers are invited. List of locations includes Howard-Roland, Snemman Johnson's Grove School House, Inpiax Caxek Philips School House, Zenorville, and township committee calls to set meeting points.
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Howard—Roland
Hon
W. H. Gallup
Nelson. Snemman
Johnson’s Grove School House
Satuday
Geo. W. Dyer
L. Smith
Inpiax Caxek
Phillip
C. H. Bailliet
Curtis A. Wood
Jay A. King
Zenorville
I. N. Kidder
Boone
T. C. McCall
Watch deal echoed in Advocate at Wettstein shop
The watch offered in the Advocate can be bought at Albert Wettstein's for the same price with his standard guarantee.
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Advocate
Albert Wettstein
Sheriff’s Sale in Story County Iowa on Cal Giddings property
The sheriff will sell Calvin Giddings’ interest in farm tracts in sections 3 and 4, township 82, range 24, Story County Iowa, at the Nevada courthouse on October 12 1878 at 10 a m to satisfy a judgment of 1196 13 with 18 90 costs and 10 percent interest. J F Gilugspra, Sheriff. Dated Nevada September 10 1875.
Notice of Sheriff's sale in Story County Iowa
By virtue of a court judgment dated September 6 1878 I Shinkle & Co. obtain a levy on the east half of the northeast quarter section 23 township 82 range 23 west of the Fifth Principal Meridian Iowa The sale will be October 12 1878 at 10 o clock A M at the court front door to satisfy 311 08 debt plus 9 75 costs and 6 to 10 percent interest from judgment date with accruing costs to the highest bidder for cash J P Gricesers Sheriff Story County Iowa
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State OF Iowa
Story County
Neves
Circuit Court
J. Giddings
Calvin Giddings
Meridan
Iowa
Nevada
J. F. Gilugspra
Circuit Court of
I. Shinkle & Co
Jacob McCammond
J. P. Grtcesers
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G. A. Garrard
A. Shields
Laura Baughman
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R. C. Jones
the District Attorneyship
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Facewan
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George B. McCarty
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Josiau Thorna
Suearre
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J. F. Gruuiestre
Ows
Stickney & Taylor
C. D
New York
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ODEE
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Low A
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