Open at Last Burlington to resume regular rail service after storm
The Burlington weekly Hawk Eye notes the Chicago to Mendota line on the C B and Q now resumes full operation after a severe snow event with ten to fourteen feet in cuts and 38 below at Mendota. Civil war era items include enlistment quotas, local ward debates, community notices and a charity fair with totals. The piece mentions soldiers from the 2nd Iowa infantry, the Fourth Ward quarrels over drafts and volunteers, and a humorous Mormon tale from Lyons.
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Chicago
Mendota
2D Lowa Infantry
Galesburgh
Burlington
Galesburg
Harper
Hawk-Keyve
Weather and market reports from Burlington and New York
Severe winter storms cripple transport and trade across the Northwest while Chicago and New York markets show mixed but firm prices for hogs beef and grain. Dressed hogs and pork rise with short supply. wheat corn and oats hold steady to higher on export demand. general dry goods and household items see price pressures as taxes and seasonal duties bite.
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Sdurlington
Frida
The
Mercury
Sunderland, Kendall & Co
Schenck Denise
Nes
Low Robinson & Collins
Chicago
New York
Lilis
Lota
Galena
Milwaukee
City
Meath
Cumberland
West
Pee Este
Yale
Erie
Collen Galet
Bextra
Western
Muscavado
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Western Cumberland
Western City
Sterling Exchange
C&r
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G& C
Berip
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Hudson
Bsig
Missouri
Greer
C. G. Clark & Co
Worss le DauaaisTs
New Haven
Lord & Smith
General Western
Lake Street
P. Svatres & CO
Burlington
Iowa
Des Moines County residents urged to meet war quota
The City celebrates residents who contributed money labor and influence to support the war effort. They recently fulfilled the quota, and the paper praises their liberal and spirited support, hoping they persevere.
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Des Moines
SPECIAL NOTICES AD FOR BRONCHIAL LOZENGES HAIR DYE AND HEALTH REMEDIES
Public speakers and vocalists may find Lozenges beneficial for clearing the voice and soothing throat irritation. Batchelor's Hair Dye promises a permanent color change without harming the hair and skin. Ads warn against counterfeit dyes and boast about a factory in New York City. Helmbold's erectile ad targets young and old with warnings about harmful habits and promises guaranteed cures.
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William A. Batchelar
Drogglista, &c. Factor
Barclay St
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Pittsburg
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