Thanksgiving musings from a rural Times editor
The Times reflects on Thanksgiving as a historic, evolving American holiday. It notes early Pilgrim gratitude, critiques modern excess, and praises freedom, education, and religion. The piece touches on national and state prosperity, local infrastructure, and upcoming events including the Iowa State Teachers Association session in Des Moines and local rail prospects. It concludes with regional anecdotes and dialectal notes from Ole Oleson.
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Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Congressman Dolliver Weds Lou Pearsons in Fort Dodge
The tenth district congressman J P Dolliver married Miss Lou Pearsons of Fort Dodge on the 20th. The Times extends hearty congratulations and wishes him divine blessing.
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J.P. Dolliver
Lou Pearsons
Fort Dodge
the Times
Iowa Homestead Free Trial Offer For Farmers
Every farmer not yet a subscriber may receive the Iowa Homestead on trial free until January 1 1896 by mailing name and post office address to the Homestead Des Moines Iowa. The journal features practical western farming advice from editor contributors who work on their own farms.
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Iowa Homestead
Des Moines
Iowa
Homestead
Homestead Co
Iowa General Assembly party composition report
The twenty sixth Iowa General Assembly will have 122 Republicans and 28 Democrats in the House. The Senate will include 43 Republicans and 7 Democrats.
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Iowa General Assembly
Senate
House
Readers debate next house speaker and local options
Discussion on who should be speaker of the next House of Representatives features Major Beyers of Shelby County as a leading candidate while new members are also seen as potential honorees. J F Reed is urged as a worthy choice. The Jewell Record notes F C Snyder learns the Youth's Companion would charge $3000 for a full page ad, a stark contrast to its own ten dollar rate.
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House of Representatives
Major Beyers
Shelby County
Tuer Jewell Record
F. C. Snyder
Jewell
Youth’s Companion
Frank
Companion
Raffle arithmetic and a litter of puppies in Story County
A column notes a raffle method for bicycle tickets in Ames and explains the arithmetic progression rule for a 150 ticket example. It also recounts Henry T. Henryson, elected Story County treasurer, buying meat and a cow and reveals his St Bernard produced fourteen puppies, with plans to show them in New York next year.
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Ames
Story City Herald
Henry T. Henryson
Story County
Henryson
New York
Local Shirt Sale Ad Promises Quality at Low Prices
A terse promotional line touts 45¢ unlaundried shirts from BiGELow and SMITH, asserting the garments are correct and affordable. The brief notice serves as a storefront cue for shoppers.
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Bigelow & Smith
Thanksgiving Proclamation Notes in Iowa Leader’s Paper
Port Barron in its Pocahontas Re cord quotes Iowa Governor Frank D. Jackson issuing a Thanksgiving proclamation. The text avoids addressing the late election, instead praising God’s mercy as the year ends.
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Port Barron
Frank D. Jackson
Iowa
Towa
Glad He Voted for Drake in Minnesota Election
A late 19th or early 20th century dialect note recalls voters praising General Drake and expressing support for Democrats in Minnesota. It discusses campaign songs, public opinion, and speculation on poll results, suggesting Drake won by a large majority and reflecting on political sentiment.
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Drake
Universte
Evry
Svensk Fallers
Hem
Glad Letson
Ben True
Democrat
Faliers
Evry Tang
Reed
Minnsota
Coffee Craving Labeled as Poison by Doctor
Mrs. Sarah Murdock of Dodge Iowa suffers delirium tremens like symptoms from excess coffee with a physician stating the coffee intoxication mirrors alcoholic poison. The piece suggests the prohibition party consider coffee in its next platform.
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Sarah Murdock
Dodge
Iowa
Prohibition Party
Grooming offer near Baker's Jewelry store
An ad advertises hare cut shave and shampoo services with guaranteed workmanship. It invites readers to call O. T. Whitmer at 31pd Over Baker's Jewelry store for appointments or details.
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O. T. Whitmer
Baker’s Jewelry Store
Discovery Saved His Life Says Druggist Caillouette
Beaversville Ill claims Dr King s New Discovery saved a life from La Grippe after prior doctors failed. He started using it from a store bottle and recovered after three bottles, noting it is worth its weight in gold and that his store will not be without it. Free trials available at Bosworth s Drug Store.
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G. Caillouette
Beaversville
Ill
Dr. King
la Grippe
Bosworth
Cure for Headache Electric Bitters Sold at Bosworth Drug
Remedy claims to cure all headaches and habitual sick headaches with a permanent effect. It also tones the bowels to relieve constipation. Large bottles fifty cents at M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
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M. Bosworth
Jupmcu Bros Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Local ad states an ointment from Jupmcu Bros cures smarting hands and heals sore skin. It invites readers to call for a sample of the product.
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Jupmcu Bros
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