Iowa G A R delegates plan and contentious Cleveland letter
The thirty second Annuastrepublican enves ion of the state of 1a ne holds in Dow Moines on Aug 4 to select delegates for state notices and party candidates. The dispatch discusses representation, delegates per county, and mentions Frank D. Jugkeau for Secretary of State. A long critique follows of Grover Cleveland declining a Grand Army of the Republic encampment invitation, condemning his actions as cowardly and injurious to national unity.
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Dow Moines
Jomfontida
Zor
Spcrmors WA
Dudge
The
Supreme Courts
Superintendent of Public Instructions
Cleveland
St. Louis
GA. H
Grand Army of the Republic
Union
Grover Cleveland
Tetter Saa
Qwe
Aman
Jeff Davis
Parents Hold On To Your Property
A reader recounts a grim family deed involving a blind elderly father, Joe Olmstead, moved from Vermont to Cherokee County, Iowa. His son and daughter-in-law coerced him to deed farmland to Morse, who then exploited and abandoned the parents. The tale warns of relatives seizing land, with the elderly man later injured and left destitute after a Missouri move and betrayal by kin. The letter laments widespread property-transfer dangers and urges care.
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Coffin
Doose
Father Clarkson
Burlington
Joe Olmstead
Vermont
Rutland County
Lowa
J. D. Morse
Martinsburg
J. K. Olmsted
Charokey County
Bint
Cherokee
Mr. Olmsted
Morse
Miegouri
Ottaumwa
Missouri
Jack Olmsted
J.D.M
Lizzie
Prohibition Law Supposedly Cuts Crime Says Judge Harvey
Judge John W. Harvey of the third district cites four and a half years on the bench with dropping crime rates as proof of liquor prohibition enforcement. He notes 31 sentences in 1883, 25 in 1884, 20 in 1899, 14 in 1886, and 3 in the first half of 1887, with counties listed for specific sentences. He asserts recent years show no open saloons in the district and credits enforcement with reducing crime, while Pharmacy Board actions deter druggists. Local papers claim Decatur county saves at least 2000 annually and crime and jail usage decline statewide, though some counties lag in enforcement.
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John W. Harvey
Third Judicial District
Jecafur
Ringgold
Taylor
Page
Montgomery
Adams
Tnion
Clark
Wayne
Harvey Save
Lord
Red Oak
Montgomery County
Creston
Union County
Decatur
Pharmacy Board
Burlington Hawkeye
The
Leon Journal
Harvey
Decatur County
Iowa
Aahadawad
Insane Hospital Idees Sparks County Reform Debate
A frayed letter and opinion piece rail against county funds for housing the mentally ill, citing Mt Pleasant Iowa Hospital letters from 1867. The author blasts a Supervisors meeting plan to build a county insane asylum, urging state supervision and humane care instead.
Prohibition and Politics in a Democratic Paper Debate
The Dubuque Telegraph attacks President Cleveland over Prohibition and policy errors. The writer labels the administration's actions as puerile and suggests Drum bears responsibility, reflecting sharp partisan reaction to temperance reforms and political blame.
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Dubuque
Cleveland
Linn county split over insane hospital appropriation
The Walker News voices Linn county sentiment opposing a 6000 dollar appropriation by Supervisors Davis and Bunting to build an insane hospital on the poor farm. It argues the county cannot afford debt, questions the county seat location, and says Davis does not reflect his constituents' wishes.
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Walker News
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Davis
Bunting
Marion
Water crab theory sparks drought water hope in Waterloo
The Waterloo Reporter notes H Lorton near Mooreville claims a ten leg well has supplied water through the drought. He says crabs dig to water and sunk a big well after finding a place where crabs burrowed. Critics doubt the method for large farms with dry wells and few fresh water crabs.
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Waterloo
H. Lorton
Mooreville
Pama County
Ye Ancient Boycott March 12 1770 Meeting Vows Public Shame
A Boston meeting on March 12 1770 adopts a vigorous boycott against traders importing British goods in defiance of the agreement. It names John Barnard Jas McMaster Patrick McMaster John Mein Nathaniel Rogers Wim Jiekeon Theophilus Lillie John Taylor Anne and Elizabeth Cummings Tavzel Williams Henry Barnes and vows to publically shame them through annual readings at March meetings to deter others and unite the colony.
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Bubitipnot
Boston
John Barnard
Jas. McMaster
Patrick McMaster
John Mein
Nathaniel Rogers
Wim, Jiekeon
Theophilus Lillie
John Taylor
Anne
Elizabeth Cummings
Tavzel Willams, Esq
Washington Letter on Federal Finances Surplus in 1887
From July 4 1887 the Washington letter details a federal revenue of 372 880 893 and expenditures of 265 516 190 for the year ending June 30 with a surplus of 108 864 703, noting the large surplus and debating how to prevent treasury saturation. It blames Democratic Congress for not cutting taxes and cites Sherman’s view on surplus responsibility while noting departmental staffing changes.
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Pharisca
Sherman
Democratic Congress
House of Representatives
Government Printing Office
Stout
Treasury
Indians and a Texan at a New York boardinghouse
A Texan Colonel Sampter McBride in New York shares dining table dialogue with a skeptical boarder about Indians. McBride mocks genocide while Winthrop questions the ethics, and a neighbor quips about an Indian agent on furlough drawing government rations.
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Colostel Sampter McBride
Austin
New York
Winthrop
Texas
Mr. Winethrop
Irgalaton
McBride
Te Vd
Colonel McBride
Howstring
Nature
Mr. Winthrop
Wardhouse
Boston
Ibis
Europe
Jemas
Desirable Pigs and Bust Form for Porkers
Curtin argues porker form should balance growth and practicality. He favors a moderately long snout and strong shoulders with a broad back for good hams, noting long legs imply restlessness and poorer eating efficiency. The guide stresses selecting males for overall body depth and quiet temperament.
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Curtin
Breeding Principles for Pigs and Proportional Traits
Advice from Karal New Yonkers on improving a swine herd through balanced selection. Emphasizes fattening early, chunky sires, and avoiding trade offs where enhancing one feature harms another. Notes historical search for thicker coats and reset of ideal nose through careful mating.
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A. B. Miller
New York City
Karal New Yonkers
Care of the Skin Lecture Highlights Daily Habits
Dr Henry W Stellwagon delivered a nurse audience talk on The Care of the Skin at University Hospital. He explained epidermis dermis and related layers with diagrams, and stressed skin care through proper sleep diet baths soap and daily hygiene. cautioned against unsafe baths for certain heart or brain conditions. advised against cheap soap and encouraged attentive personal care.
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Shen
Yowty Ratke
University Hospital
Henry W. Stellwagon
Ari
Phaladelphia Uiracs
Rough on Rile and Rough on Dirt products advertised
An old newspaper snippet advertises Rough on Rile and Rough on Dirt washing powders claiming gentle action on stomachs and fabrics, plus a note on a household laundry aid. It includes random quotes and a jab at women’s health remedies, with references to Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and a railroad train service update. The piece also lists various curiosities and public notices, ending with an administrator notice for Lina County Iowa from July 7, 1881.
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Manning
Jon
Hudson
Corea
Gilman
Mt. Tleasant Hospital
Yuill
Iowa Hospital For
Mt. Pleasant
Janes Yuill
Gedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors
Association of Superintendents of Insane Hospitals of
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Noone
A. Grouian
Tardox Grover
OUR
Washington Lette
Gular
Piro
August Pirch
Garvanzo
Pirch
Bere
Pireh
Zos Angeles Times
Gare
Journal
Zoston
Straits of Magellan
Smith
Halls
Hall
F. J. Ceney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Digeasea, Sr
Douge Isl
Cable Néwa
Paris
Pai
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Janesville
Jefferson
Waukeshi
Milwaukee
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Fon du Lac
Oshkosh
Fc Howard
Madison
Eau Clare
Duluth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Boulanger
England
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Harris King
Philadelphia Press
Bobby
Petunshure
Forli
Italy
Acropolis
Athens
London
Thames
London Bridge
Christian
Toxam
State of Iowa
Lina County
Lanbella Bay
ALB
Laurance
Passmore & Zoller
Chicago
Irst Avenue
Robert P. Taylor
Optician
Our City
Glaseng
lattouHloth
the Ivpichigan Life Insurance
Detroit
Pamrand
U. Logkek
Mutual! Company
Coropiny Iit
Avery Conny
Cedar Apis
Kwa
Edson& Young
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Frank H. Drew
Practical
General Repairer
South Third Street
Solomon
Dinev
Tye
Hone Suluer and
Garda
Solliia
Oscar Solomon
First Avenue
A.C. Churchill & Sqn
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Hares Inks Syne
Curt Wenybody
Pioneer Hardware Store
A.C. Churchill & Son
Times Office
Western Railway
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Michigan
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Trade Centres
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Envertundy
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Avent
Cedar Rapidy
Marvin Hubhitt
Wiew-Prealtunt
General
Anngar
H. €. Wicker
Tentuiz Bun
It. S. Farrar
M.D.C.M
First ST
Third Ave
H. Thompson
Nedpeaber
Canyask
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Aury Brook
EL May & CO
Paul
Mins
South Second St
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