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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1884
Page
1
A local merchant promotes selling at cost across a broad stock of gentlemen’s wear and accessories. The ad highlights drastic reductions on suits, shirts, drawers, flannels, robes, and coats with explicit price cuts to clear short-lived merchandise.
A late December Washington commentary surveys election results in Florida county and Iowa, cites Republican plurality, criticizes Grant era diplomacy, and argues about protectionist policy and patronage. It condemns the Pacific railroad creditors' pressure and questions Republican officials’ loyalty and officeholding amid Cleveland’s rise.
The piece warns that Republicans fear Democrats will push to expand the Supreme Court from nine to fifteen and appoint six new Democrat justices. It accuses Democrats of intending to replace many Republican federal officeholders and questions past court enlargements to reverse precedent and maintain partisan power.
The Washington letter reports House actions against Cullom's interstate bill with Republicans loading it with amendments to deter Senate approval. It notes amendments banning race based passenger distinctions and limiting rates to three cents per mile, critiques Swaim's trial prospects, describes influx of officeholders for Cleveland's inauguration, and questions protection policies harming workers in Pittsburg mills and coal mining regions, urging reform against monopolies. The piece cites Waterloo Tribune as the source.
F A Lehmann, Solicitor of American and Foreign Patents, Washington DC, handles all patent business before the Patent Office or courts. No charge unless a patent is secured. Send for circular.
The popular palace hotel of the National Capital, conveniently located and accessible to all street car lines. Open year round under C G Staples proprietor, formerly of the Thousand Island House.
Ton Tawney of Winona Minn lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds after more than three years of use He notes it cures severe colds and relieves chest pain Free trial bottles for throat and lung diseases available at Geo W Spears Drug Store Large size 100 dollars
A new remedy for a dread disease is announced by Dr. Deming. A single application is claimed to prove its healing powers. Drugstore contact A. I. Trapwood offers a free sample box to convince skeptics of its curative qualities.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly cure Brights disease diabetes weak back and urinary complaints. It asserts the tonic purifies blood regulates bowels and acts on diseased parts. Every bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by Geo W Spears.
An early advertisement touts a topical cure claimed to heal burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter and other eruptions. Sold for 25 cents a box by Geo W Speers with money back guarantee.
Call at Topwood's drug store and get a sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant free of charge. It cures coughs hoarseness whooping cough and consumption in early stages. A scientific preparation for throat and lung diseases. Pleasant to take and harmless. Regular sizes 50 cents and $1.00. For sale by A L Hopwood.
Simon Wagner of Vinton is appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Brown in Chrewit Court Benton County. The undersigned has been given authority to manage the will and estate, with the court to verify the will and appoint a tutor or guardian as needed.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES SHOWS B & C R N TRAINS LEAVING VINTON GOING SOUTH Mail No 2 Chicago and St Louis 603 pm Express No 4 St Louis 120 am Express No 1 Chicago 416 am Passenger No 2 Chicago 540 pm Freight 400 pm Freight 145 pm Hannegan Chief Clerk Passenger Department
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