Elgin Iowa Council Proceedings Jan 8 1808
The Elgin Iowa council met in regular and adjourned sessions with Mayor Mattoon presiding. Bills for December 1807 were approved, and Ordinances 48 58 28 16 and 5 were read debated and either passed suspended or adopted as read. licenses and regulations for intoxicating liquors were established and enforcement details set including fines and penalties with the town enforcing sales limits hours and monthly taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban
Iowa
Mattoon
Ehrlich
Nicklaus
Kuundtson
Gralun
Sehmid
Donneil
Conninlnen
Giant Aml Mattoon
Doean
Jon. C
L. Ainsworth
L. B. Marroon
Beary
Lowa
Tinudtson
Schuid
Graham
Elgin
Ordinance Regulating Sale of Intoxicating Liquors in Elgin Iowa
An 1889 ordinance by Elgin Iowa town council requires permits to sell intoxicating liquors, lists conditions for permits and licenses, fees of twenty five dollars per month, and enforcement by mayor and recorder. Excludes registered pharmacists from the provisions. Passed January 8, 1399.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leenss
Igi
Dollin
Skaky Pual
Deluven
Carl
Giles
Orl
Satadiy
Ava Ullook
A. M
Jung
Tomauer Tnt
Chu Street
Volitiog
Howe
Aliali
Migin
Iowa
Rewaubiain Ak
U. G. Giamam
C. Laitany
Elgin
Rene
Pia
Revolution
Y Anid
Sve
Gael
Murstadl Casey
Down
Crial
Sco
Tt Phils Ordinanes
Passel Dame Uh
S. Heng
G. Gaatang Recorder
Atd
Cauneil
Comedie
Mayer
L. Arswonrrit
L. Lb. Martoox
Revordar
Alayur
Towa
Sail Town
Sid Council
Seid
Rma
Jonuney
L. Ainsworth
B. Marroon
Are Men Friends Better
The Philadelphia Times notes the debate over male friendship versus romantic ties. It argues some men prove steadfast and loyal, offering ready support and sympathy, while friendship with a focus on devotion requires reciprocity and mutual loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords of Creation
Philadelphia Times
Hot drinks aid thirst better than cold fluids
The text argues against cold beverages to relieve thirst, claiming very cold drinks worsen feverish mouth and stomach conditions. It recommends avoiding drinks below sixty degrees, preferring hotter drinks to cool the body and support digestion, noting hot beverages can aid digestion rather than debilitate the stomach and bowels.
A Schene That Worked Breach Promise Formality
A dialogue depicts a fiancé demanding permission to marry while the father refuses. The young man notes he pursued the request to avoid a breach of promise suit, with the scene reported in The Philadelphia North American.
Quantum Burt. Skilet-Why did the jury conclude he was crazy
Skittle-He'd bought a suburban home on the installment plan. The New York Tribune notes the case details and questions the jury's mental state ruling in a local crime story setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantum Burt
New York Tribune
Strange Russian Rail Stations Spaced From Villages
A peculiarity of Russian railways is that stations are often two miles or more from the villages they serve. This is said to be due to the danger of bombardment, as many hamlets are thatched with straw, making them vulnerable to fire from tanks.
Madara Conundrum in a Quixotic Prose Jest
A fragmentary remark likens man to the eighteenth century conundrum and woman to the nineteenth, noting uncertainty about her nature while asserting defiant resolve. The piece plays with language and mischief rather than reporting a clear event or claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
President Cleveland Helps Gypsy Children Gather Marbles
A Washington paper recounts President and Mrs. Cleveland stopping near Glenwood road to halt their carriage and instruct the driver to pause for gypsy children playing marbles. The president's act of kindness earns grateful smiles as the kids shout thank you, unaware they were addressing the nation’s leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Glenwood
United States
The X Rays and Burglary in a Boy's Remark
A Boston Transcript note recounts a boy’s witty belief in X rays to reveal hidden things. A thirteen year old with lip trouble jokes about querying Edison’s cathode ray to see Tom’s stomach before surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Burgery
Anonymous letters threaten firm head in stray notes
The Minneapolis Journal quotes a firm head asking who is sending anonymous letters. A porter questions the letter’s signatureless nature as the head notes this is the third such letter in two weeks, suggesting the sender may be unable to write a name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charltwbie
Mike
Minneapolis Journal
Plague Antitoxin Backed By British Scientists
Scientific authorities in England led by Lord Lister and Professor Frankland express approval of Doctor Yersin's plague antitoxin. They believe he has identified the true virus and that his vaccination method offers effective prevention and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingland
Lord Lister
Professor Frankland
Doctor Yersin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elon Egho
Torerewi Blin
Northte Gaatorn Lown
Amnhon
Antyance
Adyance
Rollenll
Grahan
Geral
L. Ainswortit
Matroon
Elin
Tasvik
Eli
Ciba
Comite
Isin
Gina
Lichan
Mayon
Ordinanca No
Madara
Citizens State
Bank
Biggintowa
L. BR. Mattoon
Joan Wolverson
O. Becker
Pee Cashirt
Directo
John Holverson
August Benson
Bensehori
Dave Jacobia
Bayesa and
Sella
Europe
Congress
Thos. Updegraff
McGregor
L. E. Fellows
Alamakee
A.N. Hobson
Fayette
J. I. Trewin
Lansing
L. B. Matosi Reconder
Alpaworth
Aneukor
Finke Tregagrer
N. Sohori Tristeerl
Y. Hhitleh
Ben Schari
C. &. Graham
P. Nicklaus
Re Wo Moser
J Paid
Marhsall
Witl Schneider
Hchools
Araded
Schoo EK
A. Sheffeldine
G Geaham
Mise Tehinau
Intermedia
Miné
Eran Baptist
Rev
Mack
Pieter
Bupdiya Ab
Omy Preyer
C. Lehman
Elgin, Iowa
Stoehr’s
Awe
Cpm
Ripans
Tun Ricans Curyrcan Company
Nero Spruce St
New York
Ass Scartons
Chris Moser, Jr. Elgin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!