State GOP slate and corn speech quote from New York banquet
The Intelligencer lists Republican ticket items for state offices and county roles including Wheeler Van Houten Weaver Sabin Campbell and local treasurer candidates. It also reproduces Gov Boies remarks from a New York banquet criticizing Iowa corn profitability, noting costs exceeded crop value over five years and land investment harmed income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wheeler
Soc
Geo. van Houten
Taylor
M. Weaver
Hardin
Henry Sabin
Clinton
F. Campbell
Jasper
Boies
New York
Iowa
Iowa news roundup reports new residences and church growth
Boone plans 150 new homes in 1891. J A Becker of Charles City dies by self harm. Presbyterians organize five Iowa churches. Storm Lake college building broken ground. Dayton canning in Wan kon produces 20 000 cans. Iowa Electric Club formed in Cedar Rapids. Fowler wins big class with a 20 inch 4 lb 9 oz specimen. Lois Benson dies rescuing children from lamp fire in Oskaloosa. Shriner of Salem dies in barn fire started by his cigar. Mann breaks neck after scaffold fall in North Des Moines. Hoxie auctions mares to Arthur of Hansell. Mitchellville Eldora school reports. Prohibition violator vows to persist till election. Salvation Army unrest at Newton. Major Keppel jailed. Governor urged to intervene. Farmers Alliance endorses tax reform rail and telegraph ownership 2 cent fare free coinage direct money. Pork packing cartel denounced. alliance merges attempted. Masonry conflict in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Canning
Wankon
Iowa Electric Club
Cedar Rapics
C. F. Fowler
Waterloo
Lois Benson
Oskaloosa
Albert Shriner
Salem
Iowa
Co. BR. Mann
North Des Moines
Crocker Post
W.H. Hoxie
Franklin County
W. H. Arthur
Hansell
Hoxie
Mitchellville
Eldora
Cedar Falls
Boies
Albert Lea
Minn
Black Hawk County
Salvation Army
Newton
Keppel
Des Moines
Sen. Booth
New York
Salvation Army of America
Salvationists
Lowa Farmers’ Alliance
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Pork Packing Combine
Chicago
Board of Trade
Ft. Dodge
Masonry
T. 8
Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge of
Masonic Ludge
L. E. Hurlbut
Prominent Mason Defends Impeachment Materials
Mr. Hurlburt, a leading figure in Masonry and a member of Ashlar Lodge No. 111, Fort Dodge Iowa, describes six years of work on impeachment documents. He claims Parvin sought personal advancement at masonry's expense, convincing many observers.
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Hurlburt
Ashlar Lodge No
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Parvin
Notable Deaths and Events Across the Nation This Week
Obituaries report Mrs. Allen G. Thurman died in Columbus last Tuesday and Gen. W. H. F. Lee, son of Robert E. Lee, died in Virginia. Roosevelt endorses Fassett for New York election. Nebraska judges uphold eight hour law. A B&O train wreck near Hicksville kills six and injures fifty. Clark partners dissolve due to illness. Peace treaty signed between San Salvador and Honduras ending Central American conflict. Russia closes University of Kiev. 500 students arrested amid alleged conspiracy. Ex-president Hoey accused of theft. substantial writ issued. Anti American sentiment rises in Chile after sailor from USS Baltimore killed. Chicago and Tr. wreck due to open switch. four killed including three Inter Ocean reporters. Brig. Gen. Brooke cites failed Indian recruitment. Bellevue ranges urged. London gale devastates coast towns. widespread damage. Dr Keeley’s bichloride gold treatment for alcoholism described with patient anecdotes and method.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Fassett
New York
Nebraska
B& O
Hicksville
Ohio
Alvan G
George R. Clark
Cambridge
San Salvador
Honduras
Russia
Kieff
John Hoey
Adams Express Company
Chicago & Tr
Inter Ocean
Brooke
Department of the Platte
War Department
Pine Ridge
Bellevue
Ft. Crook
London
England
Ireland
Scotland
Demorest's Family Magazine Highlights American Beauties and Ideas
The November issue features portraits of famous Southern beauties and a new series The Romancers of Pre Columbian Discoveries. It includes Her Souls Secret a novelette riding lessons gift mottoes home art menus and a dress hygiene article plus a clothing distribution note and Thanksgiving menus. Published by W Jennings Demorest at 15 East 14th Street New York for 2 a yard.
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Demorest
South
Sanitarian
Susan W. Dodds
W. Jennings Demorest
East 14Th St
New York City
A Husband's Mistake Prompts Nervine Sales Boom
Husbands often permit wives and children to suffer head ache dizziness neuralgia sleeplessness and nervousness, but Dr Miles Restorative Nervine could prevent such results. Druggists report universal satisfaction and enormous sales with no opiates. Trial bottle and free book on nervous diseases available at L M Bosworth's.
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Childrew
Miles
Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Snow & Co
Syracuse
L. M. Bosworth’s
Can We Make It Rain Yes Or No
General Robert G. Dyrenforth argues heavy rains followed great battles and powder explosions, while Professor Simon Newcomb contends rain cannot be produced by atmospheric explosions. Newcomb compares detonations to a rubber ball rebound and suggests science opposes such methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Dyrenforth
Simon Newcomb
Newcomb
United States
Electrical education boosts future fortunes for youths
The piece argues for technical electrical training, noting demand for skilled machinists and engineers. It claims graduates earn $60 to $100 monthly after brief shop work and credits improved workmanship for reducing dangerous wire and machinery handling deaths.
Boston unions plan evening trade schools for apprentices
The mason builders and bricklayers unions in Boston will establish evening trade schools to train indentured apprentices in the theory and science of their trades. The plan is praised as an ideal way to use the Ben Franklin fund for apprentices and to help young mechanics.
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Mason Builders and Bricklayers
Boston
Ben Franklin
Archbishops Lifts Ban on Catholics Joining Odd Fellows
The Council of Baltimore lifts the ban on secret societies allowing Catholics to join the Odd Fellows order. In Canada near St. Thomas a large Mastodon gigantus skeleton was found, estimated at 22 feet long, with the Falling Springs tooth weighing 14 pounds 12 ounces. A Chin Gong named Chinese compradore becomes United States deputy marshal for Amoy under Dr. Edward Bedloe of Bedloe's Island fame. In the Catskills George Gould plans a deer and elk preserve, while Senator Plumb is described as a strong man with bowling prowess and a powerful frame.
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John F. Mines
Pelix Oldboy
North American Review
Leslie E. Keeley
Dwight
Mr. Mines
Mines
Dr. Keeley
America
Corrigan
Council of Baltimore
Order of Odd Fellows
Higate
St. Thomas
Canada
Falling Springs
Belleville
Miss
Chin Gong
United States
Amoy
Edward Bedloe
Bedloe
New York Harbor
Catskills
George Gould
Virginia
Senator Plumb
Congress
By Washington Irving Do Not Fail to Read Opening Chapter
The note urges readers to engage with the opening chapter of a Washington Irving work, emphasizing its importance and inviting attention to the early pages. The directive underscores the significance of starting at the beginning.
Melon Day Thrills Rocky Ford With Vast Watermelon Display
The Rocky Ford valley celebrates Moon Day with a vast display of 5 000 long green Swank watermelons and 2 000 to 3 000 cantaloupes arranged under a shaded board enclosure in New Cottonwood grove. Crowds slice melons on a raised table while banners plead to leave rinds on the tables. The scene marks irrigation driven growth over ten years that transformed the valley into a melon hub.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
G. W. Swank
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Thunder storms scatter lightning deaths and cattle hits
Physicists study after weeks of storms as lightning of many forms causes several fatalities. Animals have been struck more often than people, with reports noting a miller between a horse and mule shook but alive while the animals perished. An incident at Noirmoutiers killed twenty two horses and only overturned wine bottles among the 150 monks.
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Noirmoutiers
Tours
London Graphic
Family of nine alligators in a shop on Gay Street
David Cope keeps nine young alligators in his Gay Street shop. They range from eight inches to a foot long and are about six months old. Brought from Florida last spring they were savage but now tame around familiar people. They chase flies, snap when feeding, and hide when strangers enter. West Chester News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cope
Gay Street
Mr. Cope
Florida
West Chester
Local notes on residents and travel in town
Jonas Trivas is on the sick list. Tom Michaelson returned home from Norway last Saturday. Lars Sundall made a business trip to Marshalltown last Saturday evening. Knute Knutson has gone to McCallsburg to fill in for a week. Butler's tile factory winding down last Monday. A Republican rally drew many citizens to Marshalltown last Monday. Swan and Christ moved their office to the east side of their elevator. John Jondall returned home last Sunday from Norway. New houses are being built locally. Gus Smith has left for his home in Germany.
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Jonas Trivas
Tom Michaelson
Norway
Europe
Lars Sundall
Marshalltown
Knute Knutson
McCallsburg
Butler
Swan
Christ
John Jondall
Gus Smith
Germany
Real Estate Boom Sparks Local Sales and Moves
Mr. Geo McFarland sells a quarter section for 5000 to an Abram of Illinois. Armstrong sells a large farm at 40 per acre and moves to Zearing to join a mercantile business. Needham buys Oliver lots to build a large corn crib for rental income. Ballard rents Grandpa Wilson s farm near town. Sanders Bro of Cambridge erect a new blacksmith shop. Ferrer works at McGill s shop after a badly lacerated hand. Gilbert Marshall Stringer drill wells on their premises. Office candidates win support from townsfolk. Grandma Watters returns this week from Bloomington.
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Geo. McFarland
Abram
Illinois
Armstrong
Zearing
W. B. Needham
Oliver
Richard Ballard
Wilson
Campus notes on health, drills, and local events
Prof Wilson on sick list. Malaria cases rise with none in danger. Battalion drills in evenings for prize contest. Foster’s son makes rapid recovery from three week broken limb. Coal cinders pave a dry drive in front of Morris Hall. Webster City wins baseball 9 to ? Mr. Taylor of Morrill Hall visits. Wallace captures fine battalion photos. Class records praised. Barrows lectures on Theories against the Christian Religion. Y M C A meets with Bible verse Romans 14 7. I A Co lads and lasses go nutting. 13 hickory nuts found. Final exams and commencement slated. urge pursuit of landscapes and rural scenery.
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Prof. Wilson
Dan
Foster
Ontario
Morris Hall
Webster City
Taylor
Morrill Hall
Wallace
Barrows
I. A. Co
Artist Harry Bates Churns Out Knocker in Silver
The London Telegraph notes sculptor Harry Bates, famed for Hounds in Leash and Pandora, has produced a superb knocker. A graceful silver figure of a poised female stands against a brass background, combining classic refinement with delicate strength and Tanagra-like inspiration.
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Benvenuto Cellini
Harry Bates
Earl of Wemyss
Pandora
Chantrey
London Telegraph
Controversial Remedies and Local Notices From Routzdale
A mix of old home cure ads and a claim by Mrs. Helen M. Remington about counterfeit proof bank note paper. Includes instructions for stain removal with chloroform and olive oil, Woolfera Sanitary Lotion claim, borax whitening, DeWitt remedies, and testimonials. Also notes Mrs Frances Woodring as coal mine superintendent in Ashland PA and a claim against the government over running threads in bank note paper.
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Frances Woodring
Ashland
Helen M. Remington
Bosworth Drugstore Promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure
L M Bosworth druggist touts perseverance as key and promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure for palpitations short breath and heart disease. The ad claims large sales and offers a free book of testimonials along with Dr Miles Restorative Nervine noted for sleeplessness headaches and fits without opiates.
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L. M. Bosworth
Miles
Dr Boerhaave's Health Rules Echoed by Modern Elixirs
The piece blends old health maxims with modern tonics and inventions. It cites Dr Boerhaave's directions for warmth, coolness, and bowel movement and pivots to suggest purifying blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It mentions instantaneous lip motion photography and a deaf mute reading via zoetrope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Boerhaave
Ayer
Electric Bitters praised as cure-all remedy
Advertised as a universal remedy for liver and kidney diseases pimples salt rheum and malaria and claimed to cure headaches indigestion and nervous conditions. Sold by L M Bosworth at 50 cents to 1 00 per bottle with money-back guarantee. Also notes an Oriental crime-detection claim about salivary glands.
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L. M. Bosworth
Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Local Testimonials
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania says the remedy cured his wife threatened with pneumonia after a La Grippe. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa reports great lung relief from Dr King's New Discovery. Free trial bottles available at M Bosworth's Drug Store with Large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar. The Queen Regent of Spain consumes Egyptian cigarettes in large quantities.
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J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
M. Bosworth’s
Spain
Farm Journal Offer and Health Ads From Ames
An Ames notice promotes a subscription deal with the American Farmer of Cleveland Ohio offering free copies to paid in advance subscribers or new subscribers for one year. It also lists various household health tips and horse care products including De Witts Little Early Risers, English Spavin Liniment, and ammonia cleans jewelry. The ad mix targets farmers and households with practical remedies and product pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
The Best Salve in the World for Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. It cites L M Bosworth a Missouri druggist and claims cures or refunds. A side note promotes turpentine for whitening and Chamberlains Pain Balm and Cough Remedy with a testimonial from P M Boson of Pennvill Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Chamberlain
P.M. Boson
Pennvill, Sullivan Co
Fish Sealing Hints Include Brief Boiling Dip
A suggested method for sealing fish involves first dipping them in boiling water for about a minute. This step is proposed to ease subsequent sealing processes and may improve moisture retention and texture.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pill Claim Novel Liver Regulation
An advertisement touts Dr Miles pills as a new principle that regulates the liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. It claims rapid cures for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation for all ages with 50 doses for 25 cents and free samples at L Bosworth's. A note adds that milk altered by spoiling can be restored by stirring in soda.
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Chamberlain
Routzdale
L. M. Bosworth
Miles
L. Bosworth’s
Consumption Cured and Medical Advertisements
An old physician offers a free recipe for curing consumption and lung ailments via a vegetable remedy, mailed on request. The page promotes permanganate disinfectant, De Witt's Little Early Risers, De Witt's Sarsaparilla, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and a claim of a $100 reward for any uncurable case, with testimonials and agent notes.
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East India
Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Myke
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