Iowa and county notes of crime and farming in 1871
The item compiles scattered Iowa news from multiple counties including heavy grape crops in Linn, saloon crime in West Union, rattlesnake incidents in Fayette, a chair factory in Clifton, wheat yields in Montgomery, grain speculation losses, a human skeleton near Otter Creek, accidents and misadventures across Meleeose Me Melrose, and a looming political race with a Davenport context. It notes post office openings, a Devon calf, and aging local figures, painting a mosaic of 1871 county life and concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Barnes
West Union
Bayete
Fayette County
Clifton
Toledo
Otter Creek
Mr. Fox
Page County
Patrick Manly
Blencoe
Monona County
Charles Henderson
Afton
Daniel Guthrie
Prairie City
Wyomleg Journal
Joncé County
N. W. Woodford
Davenport
Keoyak
Celestial Phenomena Series by Professor Winlock at Harvard
The Harvard College Observatory publishes a remarkable series of astronomical gustations by Professor Winlock. The plates depict celestial phenomena with vivid colors and detailed views of the sun, Jupiter, and lunar craters. The engravings capture fine surface textures, cloud bands, and mottled shading, showcasing advanced observational artistry of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlock
Harvard College Observatory
Jupiter
Ieee
Ti Dutty
Fas
Puzzle of a volatile epoch in a clipped atlas page
A long jumble of names and notices from a 19th century newspaper page appears, listing figures such as Ruth Rutherford, Theodore Lilla, Nathaniel Rothschild, and Commodore Vanderbilt, alongside scattered anecdotes about authors, politicians, preachers, and social figures. The excerpt blends biographical hints with rumor and literary criticism, creating a mosaic portrait of prominent individuals and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyoaziis
Louis
Theodore Lilla
Nathaniel Rothschild
Whitelaw Reid
Harrison Reed
Florida
Aede Jaccksonyile
George Dexter
American News Company
Gene Commodore Vurudlerbilt
The
Methodis
Baller
State Department
Agnes Bullick
Virginia
Sir Walter Scott
Abbottsford
Ib Roy
Nilsson
Jay Tomer
Asy Hialler
Bisan Wilhelay
Denver
Henry Chiy Underwood
Louisville Ledger
Watterson
Carl Schutrz
Lanz
Manchester
Willian Smith
Golden City
Ots Thomasine
Harvey Row
St. Paul
Homwe Greeley
Carrie Stillwell
Cincinnati
Peter Cox
Hhy
Hitiperne
Francis Joseph
Austria
Maximilian
George Angivins Sati
United States
Donald G. Mitchell
Ik Marvel
Edgewood
Victor Hugo
George Bancroft
Luce
James O'Connell
Daniel O'Connell
London
Nibson
Rondul
Ronan
Cathalic
Stenndy
Arisson
Whirleigh
Kate Field on Americans in Europe in Waris Register
Kate Field sharpens critique of Americans abroad as naive snobs and parasitic on liberty, quoting a Cambridge professor and describing European Americans as boastful yet insecure. She notes U S residents’ desire for strong government and mocks pretensions, while exploring social uproar and cultural tension among transatlantic elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Field
Waris
Europe
Aterica
Ateclea
Nba
Excaimedt
Tong
United States
Cambridge
Fragmented OCR rail notice with scattered place names
Fragmented text lists many city names and stations with partial routes and dates. It mentions Burlington and Missoush lines, various towns such as Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Dallas. The garbled OCR implies train travel notes or timetable snippets without clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
Iowa
Ottumwa
P. Mainily
Sunudtaye
Saint Louie
Nee Molies Valley
Uitanna
Konete
U.& NI
Conne Mannwerthy
Girlie
Ackley
Mints Central Roi
Chicago
Mason City
Saint Baud
Latter Place
Sabot Paul
St. Eels Expres
Dew Mi Valy
Cujinecia
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the Daily Republican
Jawa
Aowa Leer Cenead Toworth
Lylon Fair
Union Sie Makieka
Ui Cito
Mawel
Maudleon
Cinhriv
Union Dieter 1
Lowa
County
Wilton
Wakitk
Urkuwloona
Brooklyn
Hegtian
Linn County
Montgomery County
Delaware County
A.J. Speer
Wayne County
Southern Minis
Dubuque
George J. Bool
Town City
Davenport Grain
Meleose Township
Orrundy County
Melrose
Francis Lowe
New London
Henry County
Dubuette
Greeley
Louisville
John McGregor
Storm Like
Yeaper
Pope
Millsboro
Tay
George Thompson
Trish
Charelly
Chunky
Uonghe
Trou Jol
Rutherford
Symijathy
Gort
Chicitiza
Indianapelis
Chicingari
Jaaneporte
Colma
Bat Oman
Burlington
Touzaltn
ELF Kins
Nesley
Imreday
Anu
Ypahaa
Amiun
Parnas Suman
Alpluc
Ovnimwa
Asa
Eb Jae Statluis
Hurlingtet
St. Laude
sConellis
Eildyville
Opkaturra
Putehbole
Pella
Otley Aghuws Wankus
Dallas
U Minhnern
Edie Menglbs and
Wee Vlan Hbuslawary
St. Mant
St. Louis Mali
Minneapolis
Des Moines Valley
Alaries
Des Moines
Rock Itland & Dreisie
Grand Junction
Northwestern
Omaha
East Wooffer
Keokul
Warsaw
Western
Peoria
Turlington
Quincy
Middle and Eastern States
Pricipial
Tom Given
Jas
Andsiar
Depaul
Treaster
James Parke
Overman
Dean On
Fane Pelton
Cali
Tinks
Republican
Mills & Co's
4Th St
Des Moines, Iowa
Dyes Moines Reronnican
Drs Moines
Iowa Central
Mulberry St
Gonrt House
Nicholas & Blasher
Schii
Orilere
Aires Dept
Sth
Kart Sila
Gatetreen
An Waliit
P.O. Lus
Ciuc
Dea Moines
Watnistetree
Sithetretay
Geefe
A. Grefe & Son
Jersy
Suoes & Leatier
C. Corning & Bro
Court Avenue
2D St
North Want
Court Avec & 2d NG
Bes Moines
Henry Hahnen
Hoare & Miller, Manufactorers and Deatere Fie
I. M. Bush
Paris
Corner Wing
Sixth Streets
Des Moines,iowa
Lewis & Stevens
Cartier Market
Trial Streets
Alt Des Moines
J. B. Smith
Auf
Produce Exchange
Col
Locust & Tilt S Tps
Des Moines, Town
LYON
Broner
Lywinta Kattateoss
Grant & Greeley
Panic Store
Antleyvery
Pse
M_MEER
Aucilion
Cottonades
Casslmeres
Anda Loeee
Wostery
Onerkleere & Lepers
Hall Price
Trainburg
Excey
Walnut St
Ket
Bante
Des Maines
Tower
Scilool Furniture, &c
Sical Instruments
Chickering & Son
Jhighes
Chickering
Poloubet, Polton & Co
Standard Organs Siteep Music, &c
C. H. Edwards
Va. & Paungermen Block, Prenat Sr
Lowally
the Little Sunbeam
Sthiask
Wal
Joan Tomlinson
Bobilend
Hiram Robinson
Apesanita
Pabtic
Vrivite
Youngeruimn
Manufactaront Agit Whotveale and
Tetall Dealers In
Tobacco &c
Youngerman Luck
App
Most
WW. Hiederer
Merchant Tailors
Fourth ST
Des Moiies
Town
Raul Rade
Pricow
Tate Hye
Plumb Bros
Watchmakers & Jewelers
Waluyet Street
Ma Gallerices
Calbad
Watcites
Jewelers
Walnut Street
Eonten Pias
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Tucionn 25 Conte
Mets
OOO
Wid Darkwater
Ehawnet
Adlvertieling
Alwo Teguy
Leefil
Aid Song
Wien
Keown Ay
A. SS
Waltligg
Eis Bolt
Derot
New York
Nansal
Toye Owiluy
Erie
Westbrook
Renin
Aeengude
Mexigan
Mustang
Nee A
San Prancio
N.Y
Wry
Roy
Towle
Maal
Patiin
Aula Lundred
Sore Krea
Eryal
Pauly
Mevonald & Co
Ciata
San Francisco
Callima
Commerce Street
Evo
Crook
Tata
Dr. Crook
Tryer. Crook
William Turner
Loughran & Tillis’ Foundry
First and
Locust Streets
Dew Moines, Iowa
WY Ashburn & Wearty
Sain
Dew Moines
Oalgiconty Iy
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