19 May 1885
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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1885
Page
1
In Vinton Iowa on May 19 1885 the Herald states it will not be held accountable for correspondents sentiments or ideas unless from responsible parties with signatures. G Turner is the Heralds agent for Watertown Henry Davis is the Heralds agent for Fremont L Burdick Esq is the Heralds agent for Shellsburg.
Notes and Clippings report Gen Reil, Manitoba rebellion leader, has been captured. The Treasury balance is confirmed by matching books after necessary erasures. Postmaster General Vilas removed five post office inspectors. they resigned earlier but preferred to stay in office. Iowa Supreme Court ruled Gov Sherman could suspend State Auditor Brown and that Brown deserved full salary during suspension.
The 25th Iowa veterans will join the 3d and 4th Iowa cavalry in their August Mount Pleasant reunion. An elderly veteran of Mexican and Civil War service found near starved in Des Moines with his family. Cedar Rapids debates electric street lighting on two main avenues. Spirit Lake hosts the National Board of Insurance Underwriters June 28, 1885. Tramps swarm Sheldon, some arrested and jail door hinges removed. Muscatine mayor alleged to have ordered no arrests at Temperance Alliance interference.
Washington letter from May 14 1885 notes President Cleveland will act independently of Mugwump influence and prioritize Democrats in office while facing criticism from journals. The writer recalls the Surratt case, visiting Mount Olivet and reflecting on her character versus alleged conspiracy ties and the era’s public sentiment.
Des Moines reports a raucous Republican state convention with delegates from nearly every county. Ret Clarkson led, Rev Lozier chaired, and J Fred Myers defended German delegates amid pro temperance and reform banners. A parade, banners, and spoof resolutions highlighted tensions over platform aims and governance.
A Crawford County Bulletin report exposes a rancorous Iowa prohibition convention clash over a governor candidate, revealing a shift to a licensed man, with Myers nominated while Foster is moved to lieutenant governor. The piece lists defaulters, legal troubles, and party tensions fueling the upheaval as the State Press notes the convention’s pride amid controversy.
Iowa Sunday School Association Bulletin announces state convention in Newton Jasper county June 16 18 with Rev D J Burrell D D of Dubuque giving the annual address Henry Plant from Minnesota and Prof E O Excell of Chicago to lead songs primary teachers institute with Rev J C W Coxe D D gentle welcome by Lieut Gov Campbell and a mass delegate gathering plus rail fare reductions and posted program details.
J A Tawney of Winona Minnesota endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds after over three years use. He notes it never fails to cure severe colds and relieves chest pain. Trial bottles offered free at Geo W Spears Drug Store. large size priced at $1.00.
An 1885 advertisement fragment promotes Marsh's Tonic for dysentery cholera infantum and bowel complaints with claims of reliable cures. It lists Marsh's Ague Cure, Cathartic Liver Pills, and Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with free trials and large bottle pricing. Also notes Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway selling world exposition tickets to New Orleans with round trip and 45 day validity.
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