The Widow of John Brown and Mrs Upright Foresee Rewards
A caustic editorial denounces liberal pensions as meager rewards for Mrs Upright of Butler County and for the widow of John Brown living in poverty on a California farm. The piece mocks the $30 monthly stipend while highlighting the immense sacrifices of soldiers families, the worth of wartime devotion, and calls for greater national action. It critiques political priorities, laments wealth spent on monuments, and questions suffrage progress through personal letters from Bins Hanna Raynes of Borrisville Iowa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upright
John Brown
America
Butler County
Mra Upright
Marcnant
Union
United States
Wommun
Bhase Pleven Boyd
Treasury Department
Callal of Freedom
Galiforni
John
Brown
South West
Igneras
Bruta
Witne
Jess
Garfield
Republican County
Rhyness
Sassouri
Ily
Hannae M. Rayness
Best I Ever Knew Of Dyspepsia Cure Adverts
A Iowa City resident praises Salah's Vitalizer as the only remedy that cured long standing dyspepsia and liver complaints. The ad promotes Shiloh’s Consumption Cure and Shiloh's Porous Plaster, with prices and local dealer listings for Weller and Wheeler & French. Also notes a poor man losing his land mortgage and going blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Weller
G. Starkey
Iowa City
Salah
Cara
Tevet
W. L. Waller
Wheeler
Teason
Tawra
Thos
Howe
Indus
Shiloh
B. W. OL. Weller
Wheeler & French
A Mother's Grief Letter Responds to Demand for Views
A heartfelt letter from a mother expresses grief and appeals for understanding in response to a public or official demand. The unidentified sender laments the loss of her child and urges consideration of compassion and justice. The piece conveys personal sorrow amid public scrutiny.
Early Gardening in Dry Soils and Cold-Weather Seeds
The article urges careful, underdrained dry soil for early planting, with a warm dry sunny bed prepared in March. It describes building raised beds with stakes and hay covers, sowing lettuces radish cress and peas in late March, and onions beets turnips in drills. It warns against hard freezes, notes onions and potatoes can be planted earlier, and stresses weed control and light soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayerize
Welles
Maral
Apri
Evan
Lice Joe Jars and Antilote Notes From Minnesota Stock
Samuel Richardson reports seventy five head of two year olds in a Minnesota stable plagued by lice despite cleanliness. He details remedies from lard and carbolic acid to kerosene mixtures and mercurial ointment though warned of dangers. The piece covers lice lifecycles, transmission between animals, and recommended prevention like whitewashing stalls and sulphur fumigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Richardson
Minnesota
Natitch
Household hints on lice cures and home linen care
The article discusses a home remedy for cattle lice using powdered sulphur and salt, then shifts to domestic housekeeping tips. It covers sheet and pillowcase dimensions, unbleached cotton use, table linens, embroidery, and storage practices, with commentary on midwinter shopping and frugal household economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Curtis
N. ¥. Tribune
Uyon
Téshe
The Habit of Thoroughness and Domestic Tips
An essay urges constant cleanliness and order as vital for a home. It argues a hybrid thoroughness helps, noting the moral weight of tidiness and the impact on guests, with advice on managing dirt and the strain of housework. It also touches on tongue cutting in ancient rituals and potato growing hints, all framed in period magazine style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaxes i
Des Mwusskeepera
Leason
Lever
Carmera
Neatneasis
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Rata Ca
Paul Oh
Dealera
Aver
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Taga
Datogiits
Aploto
Fawkes
Breyer
Adirea Chols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Michigan
Sora
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Euan
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Pyartler
Daly
Sarullof
Lot Physiplana
Saracinsury
Che Ian
Jun Phang
Abi 9
Ltn
Uetnlman Party
Ferauwonpabern
Gaia E. Pinkham
Elthee
Bry
Pope & Billau
Cedar Rapids
the Woman's Bureau
MES
Mr Lathad
Steubenville
Reat
Dr. White
Iowa, Ave
Cadar Rapids
Bucklen
W. J. Weller
Triad
JL. Billau
Wontan's Bureau
Antilote
Hotagh
Mara
C. A. Ohler
Ee. H. Israel
Israel Bros
Higley's
Iowa Avenue
Ben
New York
E. HK
Israel Slothier
Higley
Iowa. Avenue
M. Ottmar
Iowa Avenues
Bever’s Block
Abs
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PiIwe
M. Otmar
Tion Mills
Ca’ Farmer’s
ASD
Eo Dalzell
T Hartford
Commercial St
Sue Easors
Bradley & Son
Noarlen
Vair
Washington Street
Union Bank Block
Eacle Brewery
Burnell
Lyman
Cleveland
Corw
Acorn and Choice Cooks
A. C. Churchill & Son
Kowa
TRE
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Ilinoie
Wisecongin
Iowa
Territory of
Dakota
Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
Racine
Oshkosh
Rock, Island
Davenport
St.Paul
Minneagalis
Ortonville
Minn
Mitchell and
Flandraau
D. T
For All
and Citizens
Simon Adelsheim
Boss Clothier
South Gommersal ST
Jowa Aynnue
Brook & CO
Walesaitz Mann
Wood Canton
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal
Coke
Vjesired
Alan
Aromeleta
Omés and
Fara
Wallace, Washington and Linn Streets
P Ay
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Denver
California
Whenont
Minmenola
Dunkols Ling
Saux City
Nor
Nobenslend
Iulnoin
Breeport
Dirbuqne
Sitwanken
Green Bay
Lake Superior
Dieketa
Ganpon Thekat
Cusedsa
Aek
Maven Lughier
Gan
Paya
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