Republican convection to nominate state officers in Iowa
The thirty second Republican convention of the state of Iowa will be held in Des Moines on Wednesday August 13 for the purpose of nominating candidates for state offices. Delegates: one for each county and one for each two hundred votes cast for Crane D. Jackson for Secretary of State in Iowa. The number of delegates is nine. Linn county entitled to two.
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Towa
Augusta
Muse
Supreme Court
Crane D. Jackson
Linn County
Cleveland's Substitute Believed Alive in Soldier's Home
Letters claim Grover Cleveland's wartime substitute, a sick old man named Reinhart, was paid off and left to poverty. He allegedly enlisted with plans to aid Cleveland but later fell into the poorhouse, then the soldiers home, with a pension denied as Cleveland would not assist. The piece questions the tale and seeks confirmation or denial.
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Clarveland
Cleveland
Gettysburg
Banco
Grover
Bauh
New York
Roffde
Reinhart
William Reinhart
76.N. Y
Buffalo
Reichart
Yelwe
Pop
Joose Hanenel
Albert
Pither
Peter
Father
Petey
Harry
Aare
Fabber
Skuwhegans
Jorey
Johnny
Tolnny
Frankie
George
Johny
Bere
Rather
Papa
Shiocker
Gather
Juch
Cums
Johnny Acros
Sterward
Effects of railroading on employees in the era
The article discusses the health and social progress of railroad workers, arguing railroading has become a respected profession yet poses lasting health risks. It cites the Eastern Medical Journal noting health improves early on but worsens after years, with risks like varicocele, rheumatism, pneumonia, and vision decline among engineers and firemen.
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Ana
Eastern Medical Journal
The Intelligent Johnny Bull and American Journalism Critique
A London paper mocks Yankee journalism and reports Buffalo Bill's show, noting Indians from St Louis territory are trapped using Jersey lightning. It contrasts with a Chicago joke about St Louis and promotes Haines Golden Specific to curb drinking. Paris fashion updates end the item.
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London
Buffalo Bill
St.ouis
Kansas City
Missouri
Milwaukee
Indiana
Johnny
Chicago
St. Louis
Hearing, nerve strain, and university spats
The piece notes cerebral irritation from anxious positions, listing symptoms of nervousness and dread. It cites Lichtenberg’s study of 250 railroad workers showing many with ear and balance issues. A Fort Madison editorial derides the State University Regents over age-based professor removals and suggests Cleveland’s plan.
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Lichtenberg
Buda-Pestle
Yrer
Pensioners Bartering Pension Money Forbidden by Law
There is an important legal restriction on any barter in pension moneys. The law forbids pensioners from bargaining selling or promising quarterly pensions before due and restricts others from accepting such pensions as security for credit. The act carries a fine of one hundred dollars for every quote ton of the act.
Prohibition Party of Town nominates slate in Des Moines
The Prohibition Party of Town convened in Des Moines and named a state ticket headed by W. G. Farnham for governor and Win. O. Caldwell for lieutenant governor. Prof. Fellows would be superintendent, Chas. H. Lewin justice of the supreme court. The platform calls for a two cent railroad fare, postal savings banks, lands for actual settlers, woman suffrage, and teaching on alcohol effects in schools.
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Fighteon
Prohibition Party of Town
Des Moines
W. G. Farnham
Plymouth County
Win. O. Caldwell
Harrison
Prof. Fellows
Town City
Supreme Court
Chas. H. Lewin
Woodbury
Why Ireland Did Not Jubilate Over Queen Victoria’s Jubilee
The article notes Irish nonparticipation in Victoria’s jubilee, citing English historian Mulhill who portrays Victoria’s reign as disastrous for Ireland. It lists 1,225,000 dead from famine, 2,868,000 evictions, and 4186,000 emigrants as key reasons for the muted celebrations.
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Queen Victoria
Mulhill
Victoria
Ireland
Elizabeth
Satame
The Doomed Anarchists Petition Fund Controversy
Chicago July 11 Joseph Greenhut socialist says no new trial for condemned anarchists. Funds collected will not cover legal costs but fund a statewide petition drive to Governor Oglesby for commuting the penalty. Supporters may seek signatures for a petition and offer pay per signature, while critics warn it may mislead and aid the defense.
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Chicago
Joseph Greenhut
Oglesby
Friends of
Southern intolerance and a wild Savannah sermon noted
A long editorial passage attacks Southern reaction to Reconstruction era tensions, citing a Fourth of July sermon by Rev. Leonard Bacon in Savannah and ensuing local uproar over Civil War loyalties and race. The piece contrasts southern hospitality with resistance to northern reforms, ending with a rambling baseball family scene recounted with humor.
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Savannah
Georgia
Leonard W. Bacon
Independent Presbyterian Church of
Lincoln
Grant
Savanna l
G A R splits feared over Cleveland era politics
A controversial debate among Civil War veterans contemplates dividing the G A R into two groups along party lines but vows the bond of veterans remains unbreakable. The piece criticizes President Cleveland, citing vetoes and perceived sympathy for ex Confederates, and cites The State Register's criticisms of Cleveland’s actions toward veterans and southern states.
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G.A. R
Cleveland
Activision
G.A.R
Grover Cleveland
Andersonville
Lisby
Lis
G. A. BR
State Register
Offce
Ameryina
Confederate States
United States
The Night Mist and the Umpire Falale
An excerpt blends poetry with a baseball vignette. A rhapsodic description of a misty morning and a striking umpire named Falale, whose white flannel uniform, blond hair, and musical voice captivate players as the game unfolds.
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Italy
Spain
Walter Scott
Kenilworth
Falale
Eulalie
Gowns for Summer Fashion and Practical Wardrobes
Rural New Yorker's advice outlines summer gowns for country wear focusing on washable morning gowns, calico wrappers discouraged for housework, and easy-to-make pieces. It promotes simple, pretty fabrics like lawns and cheesecloth, with velvet or bal spill details for dressy touches, emphasizing economy and practicality.
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Mitevialy
Segley
Jay
Bourette Singhum
New
Yellow Fever Inoculation Trial Observed at Paris Academy
Doctors Freire Gibier and Rebourgon reported a vaccination method using attenuated virus. In Rio Taneiro from 1885 to 1888, 6594 people were vaccinated and 1675 died overall, with 1667 unvaccinated and eight deaths among the vaccinated, yielding about 1 in 1000 mortality for the protected group.
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MM. Freire, Gibier and
Rebourgon
Paris Academy of Science
Rio Tane’ro
Losing True Friends And Reuniting Hearts
A Mothers' Magazine note urges not to abandon friends over petty slights. Do not let jealousy or pride end valued bonds. face issues quickly to restore warmth before love fades. The Queen of the Belgians hosted officers with simple cabbage soup and a pickled pig foot at a recent dinner.
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Mothers’ Magazine
Poteluck
Case of Deafness Cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure
An 1879 Toledo advertisement cites a family letter praising Hall's Catarrh Cure for their daughter's eight year catarrh and deafness, claiming complete recovery after six bottles. The note requests publication and notes continued use to build strength. Also contains assorted drug ads and a brief Chicago & Northwestern Railway notice promoting new train service and connections.
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Shaw & Baldwin
Wholesale Nation House
Toledo
Cheney & Co
Slevin
Hall
Ellie
Nellie
Bandwin
Franklin Avenue
Yorick
Northwestern
Anh
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
DeKalb
Tanesville
Jefferson
Waukesha
Milwaukee
Watertown
Fon du Lac
Oshkosh
Ft. Howard
Madison
Eau Claire
Duluth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
C.s&n.w. R
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Isle of Wight
Notice records the appointment of Isabella Tay as administrator of the estate in Linn County. It states that all persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment and those with claims must present them with proper authentication. The document is signed by the administrator.
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Lown
Linn
Iuis
Vie Pstate
Isabella Tay
Ingy
Lion Wouter Censel
Pertaus
Suid Ustitra
Mike Jvinediake
Elaius
Allowanes
Rane
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State University
Board of Regents
The
Eswora
ONT Incker
Pensions
Yhav Third Party
Dusenbury County
Patience
Johnny Syngs
Pilcher
Aig
Margaret Dalana
Harper's Magazine
BASE
Ani
Miss _Charlottee
Treally
Hunter
Sioux City
Dubuque
Bolddrur
Vedar Rapida
Vusand Fish
Henry V
Kguson
Merctary
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Iggianers Duccaed Grintly
Nong Yatl
Torus Tren
Sand, Matne
Passmore & Zoller
Thair
qAte
Altoa New Chlegey Cottage Organ
Ih Gooil Pinon
State University OF Iowa
Amadal
Homboupatahic Medical
Ande Pharmaceutical
Charles A. Scaaeffer
Tewa- Am
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Eee
Dlseksna
Safe
Elfen
Jen Dake
Alice
Sigwortr & McCant
Postoffice Drug Store
Codur Rayide
Robert P. Taylor, ‘the
Optician
Our City
Heavpichigan Fyjutual Life Isurance Company
Bdetroit
J.B. Friemaned
G.K. Looker
Inevense
Fares
Assote
Deron
Te Polley Concmer
Pollerin
F. A. Nliges
Cedar Rapids, Tow
Edson& Young
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Frank H. Drew
Phractical Gun & Locksmith
South Third Strees
Oscar Solomon
Solomon
Clortiers
Solonen
Oscar Botomon
Fhoflinies
Iowa
South Second St
A.C. Churchill & Son
First Street
Stack
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Minnesota
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Pntween
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Times Office
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EALER
Tt Seayers
Ation
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Samar
Cone Eupids
Marvin Hughitt
Vier Preaidant
Groeral Maorger
Wicker
Trafic
P. Wilson
S. Farrar, MD
C.M
First ST
Third Ave
Tomen
Gnee
Ink May & CO
Nurbergmon
Paul
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