Local notices and community items from Des Moines area
The column lists deliveries and schedules for readers in Indianola and Des Moines, noting trains, post office updates, and local dealer advertisements. It mentions the late Treasurer's warrants, lectures at Polk City, Dickens Club meeting, weather, and various city events including a plant and horticultural society notices. It also reports on sermons, a postponed dramatic exhibition, and a farewell to Senator Smith with public reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Marehell Talbot
Polk City
Dickens Club
Iowa College for the Blind Accounts Tarnished by Treasury Notes
A Iowa legislative style record notes extensive accounting for the Iowa College for the Blind. Samuel H. Watson swore to sums received and expenditures through Sept 1872, including a $18,033 warrant not presented due to funds. Statements cover contracts with architects, payments to contractors, and a balance of $910.50. An Industrial Convention called by Gov. Carpenter adjourned to 9 am with committees formed on credentials and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Watson
Iowa Cal
Board of Trustees
Towa College
Dlind
NM. Watson
TitkAsvienit
Pardea
Sve
Carpenter
Col
C. W. Gatehoe
A. R. Fulton Wan
W. T. Smith
Gekotopea
T. J. Evans
Council Bluffs
Pan
Correll
Benton County
S. G. Winchester
Hardin
Jno
Grinnell
Clayton
O. Fuller
Jasper
David Wilder
Washington Etty
Willian Larratcc
Northeastern Iowa Agricultural Society
W. Munsell
Polk County Agricultural Society
G. Dotglas
City of
McGregor
C. Rhynaburger
Ely
Pella
Tad Correll
Benten County Agricultural Scioty
A. H L. Bennett
Davenport
Waldo M. Pottur
Davenport Board of Trade
Geo. B. Stith
Keokuk
T. W. Allam
Monroe
C. Evane
Union District Agriculturalociety
D. H. LeSear
Citizens’ Association of Oska- 03A
A L.L. Ainsworth
Agricultural Society and
Mechanical Institute of
Fayette County
J.G. Winchester
Mardis County
Jobn Grinnell
Brave Agricultural Society
Charles Beckington
Citizens’ Asociation of
Cornell Blufff
J.P. Cassady
E. L. Bingart
Manufacturing Association of Connell Mutts
F. W. Evans
Agricultural Society of Connell
Knapp
City of Vinton
Phinnena Cadwell
Harricon County Agricultural Society
G. Carpenter
State of Iowa
Beckington
Story County Agricultural Society
Samuel Merrill
Thomas Hatton
Hyatt
F. Spofford
Des Moines
J. Rohifa Davenport
Marcus Tattle
Clear Lake
V. Gardner
Avoca
Major Rankin account in investigation committee hearing
Maj Rankin testifies to financial dealings as treasurer for the Agricultural College since 1863. He describes heavy indebtedness, final settlement with a board committee, loans, and a mortgage on property including his Des Moines homestead, factory, and farms in several counties. He attributes the embarrassment to use of funds and a need to explain to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Hankin
Rankin
Nouree
Nouray
Jeave
Major Rankin
the Agricultural College
Board of Trustees
Tolmady
Ube Gomamylpte
Peidt
Lbs
College Board
Specienimm.iter
Howevur
Phod
Des Mutaoa
Towa
Lyon County
Union County
O'Urien
Washington County
Hardin County
Dvn Moines
Mike
Tla
Des Maines
Washington
Drs der Moiges
Waahtegtan
Des Afaines
Des Molina
Enine Fearal
Eald
Baalness
Krm
Ae, Roberts & Co
National State Bank
Capital Guy Bank
Trna Ty
A. E. Roberts
Myssif
Roberte
Hum
A. E. Roberts & Co
Laod
Dea Moloes
Oreca
Opinion of the Attorney General on Rankin finances
The Iowa Attorney General concludes that Major Rankin as treasurer of the Agricultural College violated state law by using college funds for private debts and property. He recommends a grand jury indictment for a felony, notes the constitutional limits on punishment, and details prior payments and repayments tied to the college funds, including mortgages and security debts. The report discusses accounting, vault storage, and restitution efforts while outlining legal remedies.
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Lyon County
O'Brien
Union County
Washington County
Agricultural College
Board of Trustees
Tha Board
Major Rankin
Williams
State OF Iowa
Dés Moines
House of Representatives
Escaken
Samuel E. Rankin
Sherein
Rankin
Fortin
Eis
Mtr. Reakly
Bis
Hanksn
Key
Bhove
Jan
M. E. Certs
Iowa Legislature adjourns as Senate and House clash over revisions
In Des Moines on January 21 1873 the Iowa Senate debated township and city governance amendments including election methods for township collectors and board of health changes. The House approved revisions to alcoholic liquor regulations and new code chapters while adjourning to Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Converse
Wey
House Bryogh
Cere
Russel
Aller
Young
Beluga
Taylor
Board of Health
Tristes
Burke
Rawley
Atria
Sich Hinita
McCord
Committee On Incorporation
Larrabee
Snterestuda
Beardelay
Beardsley
Rursell
Lowry
Asert
Stirling
Lowland
Cabell
Clauescu
Evelion
Mcensing
Benator ‘Taylor
Farrell
AlcCoid
Cit
Lo Tha
Bewater McCaid
Prrcemulder
McCurd
Campbell
McNutt
Larsbee
Gielnis
Beardaley
Fairall
Ainsworth
Coda
General Assembly
Wilson J F
Concombs
Uosu
Afr
van Muter
Dallas
Duncan
Loulas
Bayer
Ruther
Mr. Lee
Warren
Webster
Tentleman
Local Groceries and Goods Advertisements in Des Moines
A collage of old ads lists W Morrison Sun street Grocery selling dry goods and groceries at cash prices, plus Dr A Staweon and other service providers. Other entries promote boots and shoes, a large stock of ladies and children's footwear, various medical books, and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker & Fry
Court, Avenue
Odd Fellows
Coon & Wetting
Bayery
Walnut Etreet
Wome
New York
Continentel
Etna
Hartford
Phyllis
Connecticut
Insurance Company of North Amoerica
Fuiladelphia
North British & Mercantile
London
Equitable Life
Travelers
Wartford
Imartford
W. Morrison
Sun Street
Nesur TrsuNes
Waleut Street
Ghebim
Rogg & Son
Walnut Street
Savety House
Des Moines
Plantation Bitters 1860 advert claims tonic anchor
An 1860 advertisement extols Plantation Bitters as a wonderful vegetable restorative. It markets the tonic as a specific for aged and languid sufferers and nervous weakness in women, claiming superiority over all stimulants across climates and diseases. The snippet also mentions inventors and a name Omar G. Orwie.
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She Baily Republican
Pos Mothes Valley Re
Express
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Esprees Atlantic
Des Moloes
Fomtsbet Tangies
Torwat
St. Wintersohn
Mintry
Txarks
Penalcals
Moses
Tahacen
Dgart
Amit
Andrew & Liston
Yodlunda
Jows
Naws Arenta
Logal News
Tren Coplea
Col. Wratt Almty
South Caroline
Union Prater Muezino
St Wesley Chapel
Sabjeck
Petar
Teporte
Larne
Gov. Bross
Court House
Su. C. L. Watson
Dea Moines
Bale Horticultural Society
Tureen
State Horticultural Society
Hammond
Viele
Duestion Aggnt Gue
Witney
Polog
E.C. Carrion
Union & Ontario Ship Canal
Lim
Taos Homestead
Jews Press Association
St Dus Moines
Sthof
T. P. Trernon
Manonto
Mills & Co
Parmeteor
Redhead & Wellslager
Allce’s Bank
Osgood Wyman & Harris
Binith
Bedford
Capital
A. Osborn
Harmon County
Anit
E.R
Goa
Toselya
Minto & Rien
Kepler
Finkbine
Finkbine & Lovelae Woe Ooh, Conkline Hoyt, " Finkolne& Lovelace
Finkbiow & Lovelace
Gonvention
Tee
Citizens’ Association of Marshal
L Hughes
Lown City
Caunell
Mills
State Agricultural
Bocisty
Casa
Scott
State Agricultural Society
Distelet
C. F. Davie
Allo Sentth
Wn. Lurruber
W. J. Mair
John Tasno
A. Tipton
J. P. Casady
John Scatt
R. Fulton
S. F. Spotford
Me. Smith
Han
Missouri
Tua
Bross
G.U. Gutch
J. Evans
Cornell Blairs
G. Donalos
Cluston County
P. Casady
Connell Blairs
Benton Con Doly
TS. Wyatt
Cling
Hendric
Wm. Larralve
Fayette
Oliver Mille
Unis County
W. Norton
Muscatine
John Grinnell
Cal
Juan Scott
Jory County
P. Cadwell
Matrigue
J. Uf. Freeman
Scott County
Do Motion
N.m
Ane
Capital City Bank
National State Book
Bowe Loterval
Lytse Dewey
Deway
Msjor
Attorney General
Dlamey
Dr. Merce
Lanoga
Rio Tor City
Winterset Road
Lornateck
E. Vacorn
Eamel P
Toe Howestean
Aerosurcan
Tux Hoseetean
Dea Moices
Iowa
Browe
Duncombe
Gear
Tate
Bereshelm
House
Sr. Kasson
Vanderunter
Ross
Cloge
Blackhawk
Draper
Jasper and Leahy
Franklin
Honsa
Yoodon
Hesse
Lucas Noulichs
Dexvistar
Dr. A. Staweon
Inable Improvements
C. Wurrier
St. Charles Street
St Louis
A. G. Our
Corp Bros
Court Avenue
Ordera
Sicily
Maurisoe Gumg
Eighth Street
Loula
Ecpledanly
M.T. V. Howman
ET. Gadd
Wasuuxoron
Lxarmance Colony
Rollins’ Block
Laws
Dra. Tfallet & Poller
McCain's
Walnut Atreel
OoLur
Usthaim
H. Colby
Savery Rck
Deg Moines
Folume
Tug Ountivdton & Country Gastimeras
Stanpary Jounvan
American Agricu Tone
Isbora
Agericulturista
Lange B
Qeyriewanta
Ong Corr
Ree Oy
Rcas
Omar G. Orwie
the Old Bear
Newhep and
New Presses
Bill Heads
Hovesauie
William Turner
Banner Maker
Loughran & Hiltis
Locust Streets
Andreas
Republican Printing Co
Des Moines, Iowa
Aieu Moines
Iowa Business College
OF Des Mntomers
J. Shrock
A. B. Goon
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cjryolor
Jan Die
J. Smroge
Dea Moines, Lows
Swan & Hanna Hatters
Oenepral
Black Bear
Swan
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