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Newspaper
Daily Liberal
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1881
Page
3
Woodbury candidates H Hubbard and M B Davis planned appearances in Plymouth county. Collected notices report local elections, a governor candidate speech, and a county fair set for September 21 22 23 1881 with rail discounts anticipated. A birthday injury and camp meeting updates from Cherokee are included.
The LeMars Sentinel denounces Catholic influence in Plymouth County politics and attacks Mr. Herron as a Jesuit while urging voters to focus on honest county governance. The piece notes cross-party unity against religious bigotry, promising a businesslike administration. Reverend Roswell Foster to preach at Congregational church. Joe Long celebrates a new side-track improving access to tracks. Alex Reichmann buys Main Street lot and plans store expansion to enlarge his clothing business.
The new comet becomes more visible to the naked eye in morning hours before twilight and in the evening near the horizon north of northwest. Its Earth distance is about 97 million miles with a 200000 mile envelope diameter, a 3000000 mile tail, and growing brightness. Predictions show small deviations in right ascension and declination, improving as motion direction favors accuracy. The tail develops strongly, and last week the comet stayed above the horizon all night for the first time.
Former surgeon general of Towa, Dr. Joseph D. Hughes, died in Keokuk after a blood infection.
The Charest family of mid-air bicycle riders attract auctions from top show managers in New York as bids reach $1,200 weekly with a two year contract and a $20 600 breach penalty. The act features riding a bicycle on a nearly invisible wire sixty feet high with wife and partner on the head for balance. They depart by Pullman coach toward the West for the New Great Pacific Show.
Public notices announce candidates for county auditor sheriff and treasurer subject to Republican county convention. Names listed include D Papmonis John Guturie and LH Payy with pledges to run honestly for the people's best interests.
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