Switchman Killed in Northwestern Yards at Boone
A switchman was killed in the Northwestern yards at Boone on Saturday night. The weight of the week’s weather and local conditions are noted, with various political and social items mentioned, including a potential judicial candidacy by Ben P. Birdsall of Clarion to fill an unexpired term in the 11th district.
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Northwestern
Boone
Ben P. Birdsall
Clarion
Hon
N. B. Hyatt
Stevens
Ben Birdsall
Northwestern employees to receive World’s Fair passes
Notices issued to railway workers and families confirm that the Northwestern will grant passes for the World’s Fair and return travel. Workers are asked to schedule absences to minimize disruption while managers stress the value of savvy investment and advertising exemplified by a Youth’s Companion World’s Fair edition promoting high advertising costs as proof of returns.
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Northwestern
Financial stringency ends after speculative pullbacks
The Times notes a panicky financial mood across the nation but cautions the causes are not single. It cites investment, speculation, and one party control as partial factors yet expects the money market to ease as eastern funds return, banks loosen, and a bumper crop improves prospects.
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the Times
The
Times
Ames
Nevada
Des Moines
Woman suffrage and political notes in Ames era debate
The Ames Times reports on Democratic late conventions and Republican planning in Des Moines, plus national and local suffrage topics. It notes editor security signals, court rulings opening Sundays at the World’s Fair, and editorials urging woman suffrage as a patriotic plank.
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the Times
Supreme Court
Republican leader urges convention action to repeal prohibition
In a conversation with a writer a leading Republican advocated going to the state convention with the aim to repeal the prohibitory law. He argued the party has long supported prohibition yet now faces trouble and should act despite potential disaster.
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Republican Party
Editorial Calls Attention to Cruelty Toward Women
The State Register condemns neglect of women in trouble citing Lizzie Borden on trial in New Bedford Massachusetts. It argues lack of sympathy from women and general society harms women while men receive help after crimes or missteps.
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The
State Register
Lizzie Borden
New Bedford
Mass
Grove Bros Summer Wash Goods Sale Brief
Grove Bros advertises a selection of wash goods for summer including Swisses India Linens Shantongs Ginghams and seersuckers inviting customers to call and see.
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Grove Bros
Swisses
India
Dissolution of Ferguson and Rainbolt partnership in Gilbert Station
Notice states the partnership Ferguson & Rainbolt is dissolved by mutual consent except for final settlement of the business. W Rainbolt and H C Ferguson sign the dissolution dated May 30 1893 at Gilbert Station Iowa.
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H. C. Ferguson
W. Rainbolt
Ferguson & Rainbolt
Gilbert Station
Iowa
Remarkable Cure With Chamberlain Colic Cholera Diarrhea Remedy
John Hertzler of Bethel Berks County Pa reports a fall bout of summer complaint with severe diarrhea. After failing with various remedies, he used Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which cured both him and his wife's sister who lived with him. Bottles 25 and 50 cents sold by Westerman Arnold.
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Chamberlain
John Hertzler
Bethel, Berks Co
Westerman & Arnold
Tilden Estate Seeks Prompt Payments to Maximize This Month
A terse notice from the Gro. G. Tilden Estate urges all debtors to pay as much as possible now and to contribute even a single dollar if unable to settle in full. The request highlights the urgency of gathering funds from notes and accounts.
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Gro. G. Tilden Estate
Notice to settle debts and rent offer near World’s Fair
All persons indebted to the late firm of Ferguson Rainbolt must call and settle at once. All accounts payable to W Rainbolt 21 Gilbert Station. We have pleasant rooms to rent for World’s Fair visitors near the restaurant. Write for terms to J L Perkins 7232 Perry Ave Englewood Il.
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Ferguson & Rainbolt
W. Rainbolt
Gilbert Station
J. L. Perkins
Perry Ave
Englewood, Il
Fresh car of White Lime at Queals from Joiner and Gold
Fresh car of Maquoketa white lime from the firm Joiner and Gold arrives at Queals. The load is described as Waite and pure as the driven snow.
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Joiner & Gold
Maquoketa
Patent leather shoes and Oxfords sold at Canier Bros. & Her man's
The seller offers patent leather shoes russet shoes southern ties and Oxfords for men at prices lower than the lowest.
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Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Money to Loan Offered by Iowa Mutual and Loan Association
Authorized capital and subscriptions flow through Miss Mattie Turner in Ames and the Iowa Mutual and Loan Association of Dubuque seeks clients in adjoining counties. Call or write for home loans with low fees and a 20 percent vested share option. References listed from local pastors and banks. Mason work and cement walks services offered with warranties. Leave orders at Man & Arnold's.
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Mattie Turner
Amés
Iowa Mutual and Loan Association of
Dubuqt
Dubuque Associa
A. Turner
Ames
Iowa
C. M. Gammon’s
Two Blocks National Bank
J. Everly
Methodist
W. Duncan
Dubuque County Bank
Griffin
Spencer National
Dubuque
M. J. Spann
Man & Arnold’s
Visit Chicago World's Fair With Reduced Excursion Rates
The Chicago and North-Western announces reduced excursion rates to Chicago for the world exposition. Return tickets are sold until October 31 1893 and valid again until November 15 1893. Tickets available through Northwestern Line agents and connecting routes.
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Chicago & North-Western
North-Western
Chicago
Northwestern
Northwestern Lin
Adams Bros Bargain Sale Promotes Glassware and Mattresses
An advertisement showcases ruby colored glassware as the highlight along with house and lot offerings on Onondaga Street and O Street. It promotes cellulose mattresses and feather beds at one price and notes new linen and binding twine stock pricing, with various unnamed brands and merchants.
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Onondaga Street
O Street
F. N
Call and See in the Ring Notes W ZENOR Move
The fragment shows a boxing ring scene with mention of a W Zenor name and a call and response dynamic. It hints at a potential move or action around Zenor but lacks clear details or outcomes.
Great Corn of South Dakota Land Offered at Prices
Two hundred and fifty thousand acres of choice land in the Great Corn of South Dakota offered at prices from 5.00 to 15.00 per acre on easy terms. 10 000 acres at 8.00 per acre with 400 cash and balance at six percent interest, pay anytime and stop interest. Free car fare to buyers of 160 acres or more. S. Ward Ames Iowa.
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South Dakota
S. Ward
Ames
Lowa
Notice on Immediate Payment and Accommodation Return
A terse notice requests all recipients to pay as much of their debt as possible at once. It states an accommodation has been provided and now seeks an accommodation return. Signed by BiceLow and SMrrm.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Fuller
Collins Clipper
The
Times
Story County
Des Moines
Clipper
Mary A. Livermore
BiceLow & Smrrm
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P. O. Jeweler
Ll.m. Bosworth
lDrugs
Wall Papers
Esterman
Ardware
Thurston, Swan & Co
Goto
Minnesota
Armers’ Grist
Patrick
Towa
Grover
Ashby
Dublin
Tara-Ra-Boom-De-Ay
Sol
Gov
Anamosa Penitentiary
Chicago Tribune
Madden
W. S.A. Department
Woman Suffrage Association of
Tue
Republican State-Central Committee
Garfield
Paris
Newman
Bishop Newman
Kent County
Rhode Island
Evelyn Smith
Iver
Infanta Eulalia
Antwerp
Sweden
Denmark
Miss Grundtvig
Rosalie Miller
New York
State University
Iowa City
Napoleon
France
Odontunder
Adams
OAK and Poplar Lumber
Adams Bros
Gro. D
Lowe
Briveuam
A. Fitchpatrick
Story County Abstract
Farm Loans
D. G. Ferguson
Paxton’s
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