Regretless Iowa Republicans Stand Firm in Strength
The Times argues against alarm over shrinking Iowa Republican majorities, asserting the party remains strong in principle with capable leaders. It warns large majorities tempt corruption and notes reformers leaving for revenue motives have boosted the party’s integrity and resilience. A cleaner, stronger GOP is forecast to continue governance in the state.
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Veteran recalls first Iowa at Wilson's Creek battle
An Old Veteran corrects misstatements about the First Iowa at Wilson's Creek. He describes the regiment’s steady stand under Totten's Battery fire, repelling rebels from the ravine and hill, and keeping position while the brigade bore the fiercest shocks. The account emphasizes precise actions and personal observations from that day.
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The New Registatory Law
A review of the new Town registration law praises its clarity and dignity at polling places, noting naturalized citizens now face the same requirement as natives and applauding the 100 foot buffer from polling sites. It suggests annual registration continuity and keeping the registry board active to aid new voters.
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The Crucial Test Elevates Iowa Republicans in Victory
The Iowa Republican Party passes a defining test with a hard fought campaign. Democratic opposition, including greenbackers and labor Knights, failed to derail it as prohibitions debate faded. The party’s strength is clear, saloon battles settled, and Iowa is deemed no longer a doubtful state. Patents granted to several citizens are listed with small items such as planter row attachments and rope laps. An odd line about an umbrella riding a kitten adds surreal note.
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Iowas War Memories and Supreme Court Ruling
Veterans recollect the battle of Wilsons Creek with pride noting steadfast courage of the 1st Iowa and disputing modern claims of disorder. The piece closes with aWorth Remembering summary of a Iowa Supreme Court decision restricting liability of a guarantor when the maker becomes insolvent without notice.
Is Wells Charged With Railroad Disaster Responsibility
Wells the brakeman on the freight train faces charges over a deadly railroad accident on the GM and St. B line near Hio last week. The report says the switch was too short for the full train and part ran onto the siding until the passenger crossed. Railroad men say rear brakemen should signal the engineer when dividing a freight, and that the conductor or others may bear responsibility, not Wells.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Cleveland 1886
President Grover Cleveland proclaims Thursday November 26 1886 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer urging worship charitable giving and national gratitude for prosperity. The document notes observing the day with worship for God’s mercy in disasters and blessings and calls for aid to the poor.
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Washington Letter from 1886 on Congress and reforms
Our Washington letter from November 2, 1886 discusses the coming Fiftieth Congress, the short session, and hopes to extend it to April. It notes two incumbents, Singleton Miss and Welborn Tex who failed nomination, and comments on Secretary Manning signing warrants by stamp. It also mentions President Cleveland’s receptions and a remark about the Mexican government planning a grand building for bar representatives, plus diplomats' complaints about State Department delays under Bayard and Porter's language skills.
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California excursion tickets and patent medicine ads
On November 16 17 excursion tickets will be sold from principal stations to California points including San Diego at low rates. Tickets valid six months. Also Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery advertised as a cure for consumption with testimonials and contact details for World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY. Also a New England agricultural anecdote from Portland Maine recounts a countryman registering at a hotel with pride in plain speech. Also assorted consumer ads for patent medicines and household products.
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Children Manners A System of Training in Respect and Obedience
The article argues parents must begin early to teach children manners based on respect and kindness. Authority should guide without eroding self respect, as love softens behavior and fosters gentle control.
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Aggressive Owl Attacks Raise Alarm in Roxburghshire
A London iriad dispatch reports a brown owl at Hawick Branxholm causing multiple attacks on passersby. The bird, first striking a constable on June 14, then injuring others and even stealing a cap from Henry Elliot, led to its destruction after widespread fear. Authorities traced the attacks to a common brown owl.
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Ancient Inscribed Stone Found in Kaminia Lemnos
Archaeologists Cousin and Durrbach of the French school at Athens unearthed a rectangular stone in Kaminia Lemnos. It bears two inscriptions in an archaic Greek alphabet, one around a warrior’s head and another on a separate face. The language is not Greek, possibly Thracian or Etruscan in flavor, dating to late seventh century B C.
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