Tragic Train Fatalities Near West Union
A telegraph from West Union reports Jake Toover recounted that Deil Hoover and Tarlitt Yorton were killed by a passing freight train near Leroy Minnesota. Remains brought to West Union for funeral services as both young men, aged 24 and 20, died unmarried after leaving home to harvest.
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West Union
Jake Toover
Bitty, Logue
Leroy
Minn
Deil
Tarlitt Yorton
Angual 8
Mr Hoover
Young Torgon
New Ogavin
Azo Tie Boya
Minnesota
Achimg
Austin
Yorson
Hoover
Democratic Fourth District Convention and Travel Advertisements
A 1800s Iowa notice describes Democratic Fourth Congressional District delegates meeting in New Hampton on September 14 for nominating a representative, with representation rules and county lists. It merges with travel ads for Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias events, plus railway ticket offers and maps, then a medical claim about Shilalita Cure.
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Fourth
Iowa
New Hampton
Sac
Fred &. White
English Attitudes Toward Nigger Usage in English Texts
Observes readers and writers discussing the term nigger in British and American fiction. Notes Mr Caine and Leviie's Weekly defend its plain use as descriptive and English, contrasting with English readers who may wince. Highlights Ewing and Jan of the Windmill as examples. Concludes lack of color prejudice or ignorance about offensiveness varies by culture.
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Caine
Leviie
Chevaliar
Mr. Caine
Ewing
Jan
Uigger
The Queen's Accusation and Mocking Court Conversation
A fragmented Boston Transcript clipping cites remarks about the queen of England doubting the American republic, a judge’s skeptical nod, and banter among youths about glory and a mustache, reflecting a humorous, era-specific dialogue.
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England
District Leaders and Local Churches Directory
Directory lists district representatives, judges, and local officials from McGregor to Mumukue plus multiple church listings. It also includes notices from California Information Bureau and health products promotions, with various pastors, services, and subscription requests.
Cedar Rapids Route high grade stamps for sale
Advertising text shows Cedar Rapids Route high grade stamps offered by agents of the B. & N. Ry at 15 cents per pack two for 25 cents and 1.00 per dozen. Also includes testimonials about Gemas Root and Nervous system relief, with names J. Morton Cedar Rapids and W. Finke Hartford, Conn. Missing clear coherence due to damaged OCR.
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Knights Templar
Pittsbur
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Norfolk Navy Yard
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Chicago
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Cedar Rapids
Itt
Soule
P. D
Cubs
West Indies
Philippine Islands
Spain
Portia
Havana
Yin Karl
Trapilly
S.A. Sweet
Hartford
N. Ry
Pitts
J. Monron
G. P&t
Cedar Raplas
Are You Matte Miserable by Indigestion Cure?
A terse note touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion, constipation, loss of appetite, and yellow skin. It cites W. H. Finke as related figure and mentions a product name Forante with dubious claim, dated 14.
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Honrac
Shiloh
We HL
Finky
Karl
Finke
W. H. Finke
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Knights of Pythias
Indianapolis
War Atlas
J. Morton G. PL & Te
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Cada Rapids
Town
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Ian Pre
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Adamakes
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Floyd
Boward
Winpesheil
Wy Worth
Congressional Committee
Dan Suma
Young Hicks
Maude
Incougruse
Thos. Updegrasf
McGregor
Chatriet
L. T
Fellows
Mumukue
AN. Hobson
Poyntler Shire
Hon
T,rewen
Linsing
Lown Mayow
K. B
F. BE
Lehn Axssusser
W. A
Finke Trayster
Schort
Trupiees
Elanch
E. G. Stachy
Grulam
P. Nigklaua
G. Thea Selmi Thos
Kyudison
Marhsall
Prusy
Bec
Johny Uehman
T. Capper
Uehman
TT Oswald
Ld PaldaSr
Ben Sehori
Aug
Benson
Shorches
Methodist Episcopal
Perry al Gotstort
Nited Brethren
Sullivan
Erman Baptist
RK. J. Hack
Pinny
Young People’s Society
California Bureau of Information
Shiteh
Nia
W. MH. Winke
J. Morton
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Watchmakers' Alliance 4
Gooder's Storgs, Ltd
Oxtond St
London
Enginne
Te Gt Saan Pgr Suis- Ned
Princes St
Brhashimy
Miglin
Alltec
Exch
Oxfom Sime
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT
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A. DE Olhnotio
Ida
J.J. Padda
Elgin
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A. Kreamer
Real Estake Agency
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Hoyi& Daacock
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H.S. Hadsgl
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B. Schori & CO
Devers
L. H. Lemke
Ph Seta
Fowa
Union Belibe
Emma Abbott
George Heller
Rd. Stoehr
W.H. Finke
Syoehr's Pharmacy
Ripans
Chemeal Company
Cardus
Dmg
Bny
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Ten
Hozena Lewis
Dunaville
Texas
Sayen
Carduy
Scott
Scott & Sowne
Consolidated Steel and Wire Co
Ely
Elgin, Iowa
West Union Steam Laurdry
Alenn
Ank
Misal Rad
California
New
Orlsans
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New Orleana
Southern Pncific Co
Ita Fiat
New Orleans
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Jines
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Birmingham
Aiinuy
Ana Wirycrass
Elowin
Chileno
Sceuteal and
Vonneesiog Hner
Merry
Manchester
Pugh
Powels
Frey
May & Company
Henea
Kebra
G.c.bityner CO
Toledo
E. H. Johnson & CO
the Clothers
Wentpeal
Pape
Bangor and
Palme
United States
Hans Grether
Bigin
Lowe
Ana Seeaife
York
Ripana
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Stefyrch
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