Local notes mix humor with war updates in Hartford
A fragmentary column reports Gen Warren arrival in gown and witty remarks about Roarback’s pills. It notes a 4th of July toast list, military officers visiting Keokuk region, a Kenesaw Mountain letter and a Sabbath School organ fund drive. A Hartford meeting honors Col Henderson’s company with a welcome speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Warren County
Colone Henderson
10Th
Iowa
Marshman
Kuhn
Colonel Henderson
Severa
Flag presentation to the 6th Iowa at Burlington
Citizens of Burlington present a battle flag to the 6th Iowa infantry in tribute to their bravery from Vicksburg to Chattanooga and other battles. Letter from Lt. Col. Corse confirms the ceremony and praises the regiment. service, sacrifice, and loyalty are honored as the flag bears the names of victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dunnam
Burlington
Air Bene
Davenport
Bessing Dows
Chicago
Cairo
Towa
Vickaburg
Chattanooga
Brom
Roberts
Sas
Protosthina Etill
L. Corse
Kinton
Georgia
Iowa
6Th Iowa Infantry
Horse thieves and local politics in 1964 memo
Washington Press notes two horse thieves tried and bound after capture by sheriffs. Hon John A represents the Fifth District in Congress with acclamation. Willis Ammold of Company K died at Fort Randall on July 10 1964. France reports steam from the lo cometivine invading Sebaet, with copper ducts and vulcanized rubber tubes in train cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourney
Washington Press
John A
Congress
Fayed
Willis Ammold
Fort Randall
Dacotah Territory
France
India
Market Prices and Goods in Burlington
Burlington market report lists various goods and prices including crushed and powdered goods, leaf tobacco items, green calf skins, whiskey, clover seed, flax, corn, oats, fish mackerel, tin plate stock, charcoal, and other commodities with unit quotes and ranges, reflecting a busy trading day. The fragmentary text shows commodity names and price ranges, indicating the era's typical listings and trading activity in multiple categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
SP. X
Aries Sorin
Junia
Market Report From Sherman House Auction and Trade
The report notes cattle prices with 300 for medium to choice and 96.00 for common, bulk sales from 3.00 to 99.50, light stock hogs 6.50 to 8.00, and wheat at 2.60 while corn closes at 1.30. High Wines firm at 1.71, rye dull, wool firm but quiet, provisions dull with lard at 1. For the afternoon and evening, Sherman House gathering meat dull and heavy.
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Gen. Warren
Roarback
Roback
Claggett
Washington
F. W. Evans
35Th
Cochran
Smith
Lowell
Will Tizsard
Kenesaw Mountain
Geo. Kolb
Co. G
Ebenezer M. E. Sabbath School
van Meter
Jas. Frame
Acciseas
Frame
Johnson
Keokuk
Mwhou
Marcys
Ruly
Remak
Waterets
OUN State
Acata Yenteeney
John McRoberts
Thame
Allen
Securi
Idaho
Fort Madison
West Union
C. C. Cole
Robb
Rnghey the Herald
Copperhead
Times
Blairstown
W Watrous
Tonguie
Jehu
J. B. Grinnell
RiVe
Upper River
Wintec
Phints
Hamilton Freeman
Sioux City Register
Mitchell Cove
Jirma
Aes
Watterloo
Eldora Sentinel
Ackley
Iowa Falls
Alden
Samuel Cheatham
John Cheatham
Sixth Street
Ozisa Allen
Bach Grove
Jacob Dedder
32D Regiment
Aline
Marshal Newton
Madison County
State Register
Rock Island Union
Constant
Abil
Hawk-Eye
Corn Exchange
Board of Trade
Ulee Rio
Ae Re
Crade
Yong Erin Apathaniela
Tor Curot
Aseuiet
Atti
Cimien Saan
Erie
New York
Iain Weitaie
W. Ce
Joseru BR. Swisdler
Samant Pawolron
Xanax
Caaurna Dean
Qaonas Sesen
Nocd
Ladies Union Aid Society
Gunderland House
Mrs. Winslow
Eallawa
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