14 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1889
Page
1
Local shop lists gloves such as Kid Glove Tie Iogskin Buckskin and Dreas Goods. It markets wool cassimere Umbria and Cambridge suiting, boots hats and caps, yarns and table linen. Also notes prices on agar coffee syrup oil canned goods. Encourages bringing butter and eggs for trade or sale.
The piece surveys prospects for Harrison's administration, naming Clarkson for Postmaster General and Wilson as a possible Attorney General. It argues the senate may oppose Edgerton's successor, cautions against railroad corporate influence, and urges electing professional statesmen over millionaires to curb trusts and preserve civil institutions.
The piece discusses Senate confirmation limits, a pending appointment to succeed a Republican postmaster, and partisan clashes. It argues the president appoints for his term but the Senate overreaches, urging Democrats to block nominees and favor party-aligned appointees as the term ends.
Low excursion rates to New Orleans offered by the Western States Passenger Association for trips to the Cotton Valley Firemen's Jubilee Mardi Gras and related events. Tickets available February 25 to March 3 with return validity to March 23, via the Clinvls Central route from St. Louis or Chicago. J E Menix General West Passenger Agent in Manchester Iowa provides circulars.
The latest West Shore Magazine issue includes engravings of Oregon public buildings such as the capitol and penitentiary, plus views of Salem and the Willamette valley. It also contains portraits of the legislature in session and an informative piece on the genealogy of Oregon, with a descriptive note on Salem. Published by L. Samuel in Portland, the issue costs 25 cents per copy by mail.
Rochester based Vicks Floral Guide 1889 showcases new design, three lithographs of roses geraniums melons and tomato and a portrait of James Vick and his sons. The issue promotes cash prizes at the State Fair and a fifteen cent seed certificate with the guide. Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway offers Washington trip for one fare, sale Feb 2 until Mar 24, return by Mar 16 1889.
An 1889 notice outlines Estherville town council action to appoint a yearly street commissioner at April meetings, detailing duties, terms, and enforcement. It notes mayor A. O. Paterson, attested by W. E. Straus, with a state register subscription pitch and various price lists. It also includes a road notice listing residents and routes, deadline April 2, and an old road to be vacated, with rent terms to be set.
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