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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1884
Page
3
Wyalusing roots and Wood’s Worm Destroyer praised, canning factory active, and Democratic meetings planned as Vinton readers hear of sales, funerals, elections, and local commerce. Brick sales, barber shop openings, and public sales fill August events with updates on residents.
The first annual fair of the Central Town Fair Association will be in Cedar Rapids on Sept 9 10 and 12 with Linn county leaders eager for success. The B C R Ny railway offers one fare round trip during the fair. A grand excursion day is Sept 10. Democrats of Cedar township plan Aug 29 rally in Mt Auburn with bilingual speeches and a caucus. Soldiers urged to join Benton County Veteran Association by paying one dollar and reporting to company officers for roster before Sept.
The Alleganians visit the Crystal Palace Rink on Tuesday evening September 2. Turon Times praises the performance at the Rink Opera House noting superb vocal tone from Medina and Tanlon, strong mezzo-soprano solos, and entertaining basso Ballard. Tickets are 0 shillings with reserved seats at a local jewelry store.
A collage of classifieds and political notices from Vinton Iowa in August 1884. Land offers seek buyers in western Iowa and Nebraska with trade options for Benton County farms. Public notices appoint an administrator for N L Williams estate and call for claim settlements. A Democratic caucus outlines candidate names for Justices of the Peace Constables Township Trustees and delegates to county convention. A call invites supporters exhausted by Republican laws to join the opposition in this political year.
Testimonials from J S McDonald R T Lane and J Anderson praise Marshs Tonic Astringent as a sure remedy for cholera infantum diarrhea and bowel complaints. Sold by A L Hopwood Vinton at 50 cents. Also Marshs Ague Cure and Marshs Cathartic Liver Pills offered at 50 cents.
Eddy Bros Jr offers seeds cans and canned goods at 44tf. Geo W Speers sells machine oil tooth ache drops and mineral waters. Hopwood's supplies wall paper and drugs. Lopwood's provides medicine and artist materials. Colfax and Yrsttanti waters promoted. many items advertise low prices and prompt remedies.
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