Revival plans and church notes amid urban religious shifts
Evangelist Sam Jones is invited to lead revival meetings in Atlanta. A Connecticut bishop hints the hymnals might be called a whimnal due to varied tastes. Hasbrouck Heights rector Dickinson resigns over a pancake sociable fundraising plan. Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Baltimore vie for church counts amid urban growth and clergy stories. A German pastor’s Sunday prep method is recounted. One Minute Cough Care is advertised with quick throat relief claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Atlanta
Episcopal Church
Bishop Williams
Connecticut
Church of St. John the Blessed Disciple
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
William F. Dickinson
Secession talk and Iowa legislature notes in 1596 issue
In a Jan 16 1596 issue Allen reports on secession in the Pacific with Hawaii considering separate government, plus a cartoon critique and Iowa Legislature caucus results. Notes include Hutchins out as secretary, Bullard as replacement, Byars for Speaker, Bowen as chief clerk, McQuin daughter designated postmistress, and inauguration preparations. Also promotion of One Minute Cough Cure by LaGrange & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas Moines
Doc” Hutchins
Senate
W. E. Bullard
Carrie Sherman
Griffin
House
H. W. Byars
Shelby County
Jas. D. Bowen
Des Moines
Fannie McQuin
Benton County
Representatior McQuin
Chicago
Capitol
Jackson
Monumental political column and state notes mix
A multi topic Iowa news column discusses state politics and figures. It cites CG F. Scott on goldenrod as a poisonous weed harming horses in northern mining camps. It memorializes Judge George G. Wright of Des Moines, outlines Cleveland's Monroe doctrine impact, and critiques Gov. Jackson’s term and railroad policy. It ends with an advertisement for Dr. Kings New Discovery and Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. F. Scott
Wisconsin
Scott
Butler
George G. Wright
Iowa
Des Moines
Tews
State Senate
United States Senate
National Capital
Des Moiner
Wright, Gatch and Wright
of the Mississippi
Iowa State University
M. E. Church
State of Laws
Commonwealth
Gov. Jackson
Jackson
Ailroad Commission
Lowa
Bradfield Female Regulator Ad Claims Cure All Purportedly
An 19th century advertisement extols Bradfield Female Regulator as a superb tonic that strengthens the body by purifying impurities. It quotes a testimonial from J. M. Johnson of Malvern Arkansas claiming his bedridden wife recovered after two months use. The copy notes the product is sold by Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta GA for $1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
J.P. Bell
Oswawatemie
Kan
The
Graphic
Miami County
Dr. Miles
Bradfield
J. M. Johnson
Malvern
Ark
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Ean
Selisbury
Venezuela
Washington
New York
United States
America
Long wait for bridge commissioner amid campaign twists
The article reports seven applicants for bridge commissioner and no clear frontrunner. It notes prior political maneuvering around Pratt and Latham, changes promised to follow the Republican convention, and skepticism about workers’ qualifications. It also discusses Henry Norman’s Venezuelan arbitration proposal and Anglo American diplomacy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Brown
Pratt
Latham
Tf Bro. Browne
Tae Tres
John Young
Young
Bro. Murphy
Mr. Pratt
Lieve
Board of Supervisors
Blubbar
Renomots J Bile
Washington views and landmarks from a 1896 Iowa audience
Washington letters describe the city’s growth since 1790, its grand departments and monuments, and a tour from the White House to the Capitol and Treasury. The narrative highlights the Potomac, Mt Vernon, Alexandria, and historic sites tied to Jefferson, Lincoln, and Civil War events, celebrating national heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War
Navy
White House
Ireland
Potomac
Capitol
Congressional Library
Arsenal
Treasury
War Offices
Des Moines
Pennsylvania Avenue
Post Office
Government Printing Office
Covantry
Farmer Murton
Agricultural Department
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Iowa
Jeff Davis
Ford
Lincoln
War Department
Lincoln Museum
Surratt
Bonoth
Webster
Senator Gill of Bancroft
Secretare Lemont
Keys
President Madison
David Byrne
Vity
Mt Vernon
Alexandria
Jackson
Einsworth
Branoeil
Braddock
Sentinel
Bull Rug
Henry Wirt
Andersonville
Booth
Virginia
President Lincoln
Mentee
Hampton Roms
Bay
Merrimac
Jef. Davis
James River
Jamestown
Afries
Bat
Lowark
Ghanaiien
Simmons Liver Regulator claims liver health and blood purification
An advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a mild laxative and tonic that purifies the blood, regulates the liver, and relieves biliousness indigestion sick headache and constipation, claiming ongoing vitality and general well being with a red stamped wrapper from 3. H. Zeilin & Co Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
Tr Simmons Liver Regulator
King of
Gor
H. Zeilin & Co
Phila
Dr Ling s New Life pills offer free sample box
Send your address to H B Bucklen Co Chicago to receive a free trial box of Dr Ling s New Life pills. They claim easy action, relieve Constipation and Sick Headache, and aid Malaria and Liver troubles. Guaranteed free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable, they reportedly strengthen the stomach and bowels with tonic effect. Regen ar siz 25c per box. Sold by J S Brubaker druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings New Discovery
H. E. Buckslen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
J.S. Brubaker
H. B. Bucklen & Co
Dr. Ling
J. S. Brubaker
Union officer and Iowa congressman profiles amid Civil War era debate
A western soldier once linked to Arlington and Civil War clashes is recalled along with Sam Clark, a bold Iowa congressman who broke ranks to oppose bonds and promote monetary reform. Clark urged gold backed currency and postal savings banks, while others hedged on votes. An unrelated anecdote notes a man who shot himself over indigestion and suggests DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Custis
Washington’s
Arlington
South
John Brown
National
Arliceton Heights
Sheridan
Cook
Belknap
Robt. E. Lea
Sam Clark
Iowa
Reed
Clark
Lacey
Treasury
New York
United States
Committee On Banking and Currency
Itere
DeWitt
Fragmented notes on estate and theater deal history
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a complex set of names, places, and transactions tied to a property and individuals. It references Made Grove stock Barn in Vinton and Belmont and Ameri on Star, with scattered terms like theater, deed, and estate. context is unclear and many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Made Grove
Vinton
Lows
Wells
Astell
Wingerdead
Give Wilkes
Lopsey
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State Bank
Vintos
Watsom & & Sons
Jes
UT Gaascha
Federal Qonrts Sons’ Bank
Vinto Undice
G. HL Watson & Iowa
Pracé
Faton
Ghenowet Drug Store
Vinton Mul Sun By
Een
Joan
Omlee
Traer
P. J. E Mariett
E.daniels
Cabree
Aspen
Qhenoweth, & Anderson
Stedman
Levis
Religious
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baltimore
France
Spring- Geld
Mass
Germany
Hartz Mountains
TaGrenes& Co
SCOT
the Times
Vinton, Ben
Ton County
ES. Allen
Pacific
Sandwich Islands
Island of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Tom Nast
President Johnson
Johnny Bull
Uncle Sam
S. 1
William
Wiliam
LaGrange & Co
Cleveland
Alabama
Leo
Sos
Norman
Henry Norman
London Chronicle
Lord Salisbarry
Venezasia
Berein
Congress
Paris
Mr. Oney
England
Lord Salisbury
Washropton
D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
John Smith
District of Columbia
L. Enfant
Versailles
Board of Public Works
Bess Shepherd
Secretary of War
Towa
Stuer
Sve de Kitxre & Co
Bisciiaxzox
N.Y
Pitcher’s Castoria
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