Christmas Reflections on Holidays and Care for the Incurables
The piece contrasts Christmas with other holidays noting its enduring child centered joy. It argues Santa is a harmless delusion and urges preserving Christmas as a pleasure for children. It also discusses humane care for the insane in poor houses, praising gentleness and advocating a hospital for incurables near coal beds and centering it within population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Polo
Mt. Pleasant
Leen County
Lona
Gilman
Des Méiins
Boons
Newton
Kwallty
Dark ways and hidden tunnels of illicit saloons exposed
Sioux City report details cunning devices used by hotel and illicit saloon operators. Constable Curtis uncovered a keg kept inside a burglar proof safe and a small pitcher at the bar. In another alley shed a buried tunnel led to an old barn where the escapeist fled but was later captured and jailed for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Local Lyons Woman Reports Mysterious Salamander in Water
Syracuse message dated December 18 describes Mrs. BR G Ashertown drawing water from a Lyons well with a snake like reptile rising from the liquid. The creature, mistaken for a lizard, survived heating tests up to 474 degrees F in a crucible observed by Dr Parlaud and Dr Fire jaunt, who vow further experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
BR. G. Ashertown
Lyons
Fire Jaunt
Sue Silamander
Care for Iowa's incurable insane spurs state debate
The Iowa controversy over caring for the incurable insane grows as editors cite rising out of state shelter and need for a Northwestern hospital. Dr Gilman urges rapid construction at Clarinda to house about 1,000 with expansion for statewide needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
Herald
Iowa
Iowa Hospital
McClelland
Cedar
Apida Tiss
Gilway
Mt Pleasury Asylum
The
Clarinds
Northwestern Iowa
Northwestern Hospital
Clarinda
Brewers Boxers LWA and Kansas
The Keeley Brewing Company of Chicago instructs its brokers to purchase no barley raised in Kansas or Iowa. The farmers of Kansas and Iowa resist brewery boycotts, arguing barley is only a minor business, and would survive even without breweries in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Brewing Company
Chicago
Kansas
Towa
Iowa
Anti-Saloon Republicans Urge Extirpation of Saloons
The New York Anti-Saloon State Republican Convention in Syracuse adopted a platform calling for the destruction of saloons over their war on Sabbath values. It accuses brewers and distillers of corrupting morality, urges prohibition amendments, tax restrictions, and cites Pennsylvania as a model. Albert Vizlin of Kansas, national committee chair, recalls Blaine expressing support for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Syracuse
God Morala
Party of
Law and
Onler
Pennsylvania
Albert Visin
Kansas
National Committee
Blaine
Blain
Will Lamar Be Confirmed as Supreme Court Judge
The piece argues strongly against confirming Lamar to the Supreme Court. It labels Lamar an unrepentant rebel and insists the Senate will reject the appointment as a disgrace to republican institutions and the nation. It claims Jeff Davis would be preferable, stressing loyalties and dangers of Lamar’s interpretation of the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cleveland
Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Supreme Bench
Theman
Jeff Davis
Iowa Soldiers' Home rules for admission and papers
Marshalltown reports new admission rules for the Iowa Soldiers' Home. Honorably discharged soldiers with discharge copies or Adjutant General certificates may be admitted if not a single pensioner and if from other states with honorable discharges and three years in Iowa. Officials note 31 inmates, 69 to be admitted, 160 total applicants. Emphasizes proper papers and notes no transportation provision and fare for three trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
State Register
Iowa
Adjutant General
Tto
Lowa
Ouances Reopens Grocery Store With Fresh Stock
After a three year interval J. F. Ouances has reopened a new grocery business at 6132 Ave. and invites former patrons and the public to visit. He promises fair dealing, good goods, and reasonable prices to earn their patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Ouances
Overland Express joins Chicago and Council Bluffs rail service
The Ghicago and North-Western Railway introduces the Overland Express linking Chicago to Council Bluffs with enhanced connections for Paclbus. The train features Wagner Palace cars and dining service, daily 7:30 p m departure from Chicago, and rapid routes to Denver and the Golden Gate, claiming Chicago to San Francisco in 69 hours. For schedules and reservations contact Chicago offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago
Council Bliffs
Bush
Chiego
Missouri River
Nvtoth
Union and
Central Pacife Railways
Denver
Missouri ‘River
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Chicago & North- Western Railway
E. P. Wilsom Chicago III
Open Letter Praises Hibards Rheumatic Remedies In Michigan
An open letter from Rev J Roberts Fremont Michigan extols Hibards Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters. Druggist O C Pemberton corroborates a daughter’s recovery from inflammatory rheumatism after eleven weeks of treatment. A Wisconsin man is jailed for biting his wife's ear lobe, claiming it was in fun.
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Jackson
Hibbard
Hipbard
O. C. Pemberton
Maud
Hibvard
J. Roverts
M. B
Fremont, Mich
Wisconsin
Amsterdam Exchange Tale Baffles a Father and Son
A father recounts a children’s tale about Amsterdam to his son, weaving in local color from the exchange and a boy who saves the day. The story unfolds as father and son debate fresh narratives, ending with a king rewarding a brave boy who saves the city from a powder plot at the exchange.
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Thor
Ainstertan
Risturdan
Andale
Betta
Haarlem
Rulin
Amsterdam
Thad Leidge
Aaleiah
Haly
Luke Sharp
English election law and reform to curb bribery costs
A historical overview details English efforts to reform elections and curb bribery from 1830 to 1882, outlining penalties for payments or gifts to voters, the need for an official agent to manage campaign expenses, and the limits on expenses, payments for transport, entertainment, or materials, with emphasis on upholding fair opinion through legal restraints. The text notes earlier crippling costs and the shift toward stricter enforcement, including accountability requirements for candidates and agents.
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Fisv
Itama
Printing laws and marriage quips echo in old papers
A jumble of notes notes on election bribery fines and costs, then a Toledo marriage certificate joke and assorted quips. The clippings mention Milwaukee Sentinel, Detroit Free Press, Washington Critic, and Detroit Brown style humor, with brief items on levee projects and patents.
California Excursions offered at low rates this winter
Numerous travel deals appear from Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern and Chicago and North Western railways promising very low excursion fares to California and Illinois and Iowa stations. Tickets may require quick purchase before rate increases on January 1 1833 with agent contact in Cedar Rapids and other cities. Ayer’s Cherry Pastoral advertised for croup relief and an Almanac is out. A reader note mentions a pamphlet on western farmer stock and business conditions and a probate notice in Linn County Iowa for Joseph H Listebarger will hearing January 2, 1887.
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Surthe
Brown
Washington
Perpglinl
Detroit Free Press
Robingan
Smith
F. W. Robartson
Amateu
Gushington
Amaseur
Zooch
Bostot
Omaha
John L Sullivan
California
Burlington, Cedar Rapide & Northern
Missouri River
James Morrow
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Ilinois
Iowa
N. We R’y Oo
Western Wealth
District Court
State of
Linn County
Joseph H. Listebarger
Anid County
Cumae
Probars
Marion
Laws
Swat Glurk District Court
Tea Davenport
Western Fund Company
Dineres Court
Mere
Scortion
Tranty-Aix
Plymouth County
Credita
Mirloa
Lyonard
IL Bwan
He Didn't Come Back A Rural Boarders Tale
A fragment of dialogue portrays a rural district as a strict host community for a winter teacher. locals joke about boarding practices and mischief among boys, bulldog, and late night chores while a young gentleman is warned about integration and discipline in a rough, informal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Buck
Mary Jane
Jack
Zod
Puck
Coe College Eyes Bright Fall Term Under New Leadership
The article praises President Marshall and a strong faculty at Coe College for a promising fall session. It notes improved facilities, a first class boarding hall, and efficient administration led by Matron Miss Emily Sloan and Principal Miss Olive King.
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Coe College
Marshall
Callege
Doe
Emily Sloan
Olive King
College Lian St
Governor Reflects On Harsh Truths In State Speech
In a frank address Governor Hill asserts no law can erase all flaws in people or their babies. He warns policymakers to confront discomforting realities, noting the obligation to understand even painful expressions of family life.
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Ovec
Ala Babba
Holland
Amsterdam
Detroit
Board of Trade
Amaters
Ben
S Mall
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Pechly Times
Churaday Morlay
McClesland
A. Ginnas
Mk Brewers
LWA
Will Lamar SE
Overland Express
Mary Clemmer
Wowan Evir
J. Roberts
M. E.chareh
Fremont Michigan
Mina
Priton
Mary H. Meith
Chavkouguan
Hope
Amsters
Milwaukes Sentinel
Jefferson Avenue
Toledo
Yesternas
Detroi Free Press
Hickman
Tiptonville
Tenn
Kentucky
Tennessee
Panveray
Tro Mouiha
Maria
France
Smythe
Hans
GC. A. Snow
U. S. Patent Office
BD. C
Bettendorf
Davenport
Whivel
J. M. Bolton
Sioux Coy
Eat Holder
J.B. Altman
Cascade
A. G. Decker
Keokuk
Bustle
A. Diller
Brighton
Cat Contig
W. E
Hall
Cedar Rapids
Ayer
Ayers
C. H. Warren
Gen
St. Paul
Minn
Hood
Chilldren
Lyas
Rita
W. B. Armmarow
Passaic City
Alidreggista
Zexix
Glon 220
Apottucarboa
Levvoll
Moan
Bt Saortt
Jersey
Chey
Fabian
United
U. S. Treasury
Sneha
Vhin
Ft, Lorillard & Co
Tute
Linncowby
Nation
Daly
Joanne Sion
Fann County
Ullawausen
Michat Sea
J. R. Whttas
Lowagol
Tina
Yeninnobher
P. Medatnur
Sgurhenst Cornuy
Tighod
Hue
A.D. Ws
State oriOnto
Crrr
Tocono Lucas County
Frank J. Caeser
Nak
S. J. Craver & Co
Frank J. Creasey
A. D
W. Gurasox
F. J, Cheney & CO
Oberoi
Oscar Solomon
First Avenue
Frank H. Drew
South Second St
Billau
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