Infested horse thieves and new ventures across the region
The report covers horse thief activity in Odebolt and vicinity, a proposed $75,000 packing house in Independence, a $2,000 grant to secure a $10,000 flouring mill in Odebolt, and local economic notes including bank exchange, tax projections in Woodbury County, and various civic projects and incidents across Iowa towns and counties.
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Odebolt
Independence
Sioux City
Henry Templeton
Cedar Falls
Ackley
State Agricultural Society Elects Officers for Des Moines Fair
The Iowa State Agricultural Society met in Des Moines on January 10 and elected officers for 1883 with William T. Smith as President and E F Brockway as Vice President. Delegates reported on finances showing a year end balance of 10 413 88 and Des Moines chosen as the 1883 State Fair site.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Brckway
John W. Porter
F. B. Stacy
Mitchell County
J. D. Brown
Decatur
H. 8. Griffin
Jackson County
Brockway
Porter
Dubuque
Council Bluffs
Wm. T. Smith
E. F. Brockway
John R. Shaffer
J. G. Rounds
A Delicious Banquet And Its Stomach Aids
Brerpock Blood BITTERS are advertised as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation after festive meals with a price of $1.00. A quoted sentiment praises female cheerfulness while noting the speaker’s softened view on marriage.
Weekly Review Highlights From January News Items
A wide array of reports notes Hon. Scott M. Morrill’s Jan 10 death in Augusta Maine and various incidents. A rich silver deposit is claimed at Mineral Wells Texas. Illinois and Kentucky felt a Jan 11 earthquake. A Jan 11 Chicago fire at Barnard Lyman Co. caused $10 000 to $15 000 loss. Milwaukee’s Newhall House fire is blamed for at least 70 deaths. Tomah Wisconsin saw a major fire at Freeman Beers mill with heavy losses. Wisconsin Legislature opened Jan 10 with party majorities noted. A Geld-Finder schooner from San Domingo to Boston was towed into Delaware breakwater Jan 12. two men died frozen. Mint reports substantial gains in metal circulation, gold and silver, over six months. A court of claims ruling concerns retired officers and government claims. A wreck on the Wabash line at Olmstead near Cairo Jan 12 injured several passengers. Cincinnati insurance totals for Milwaukee Newhall House are listed. The War Department seeks $20 000 more for Rock Island Arsenal water power canal. Vera Cruz region storm causes losses including ships Theresa G and a Mexican barque. destruction of harbor works and warehouses. Milwaukee City Council faced public criticism over rescue expenses for dead bodies. The Board of Supervisors appointed a powerful rescue committee.
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Wm. Zimmers
Clinton
Plymouth County Agricultural Society
Joseph Rhomberg
Professor Rhonberg
Robinson
Sioux City
Henry Fieasey
Calliope
Edwards
Mason L. Hess
Gladbrook
Ile
Tama County
Toledo
Pritchard & Co
Dubuque
Wisconsin
House
Senate
San Domingo
Boston
Mint
United States
Court of Claims
Wabash Road
Olmstead
Cairo
Cincinnati
Milwaukee Newhall House
Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
Rock Island Arsenal
Vera Cruz
Theresa G
Unien
Milwaukee
Newhall House Association
Board of Supervisors
Bank
Trail Bridge
Miss Chillis
Ben Hoag
Hook and Ladder Co
Ben
Chief Lippert
Eye’mer
Herman Strauss
Disturbing Crime and Shootings Reported in Several States
A list of violent incidents includes Dan Taylor in St. Louis killing his wife in a jealousy rage. Tennessee State Treasurer Polk admits guilt in a San Antonio case, claiming $25,000 paid in checks and gold. Van Polk allegedly fled to Mexico. A 14 year old Boston deputy’s office incident reveals self inflicted gagged safe tampering. Cincinnati tailor John Hoffman murders his son after a drunken quarrel. prior killing of another son noted. Lindsay, colored, challenges white squatter Hubbard over a homestead near Potomac Springs. armed conflict leaves Hubbard dead and another wounded.
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Dan Taylor
St. Louis
Polk
Tennessee
Arre T
San Antonio
Texas
Price
Cameron
van Polk
Mexico
United States
Charles J. Brown
Boston
John B. Hoffman
Cincinatti
Robert
Hoffman
Times reports on fires and political unrest abroad
The Times notes Milwaukee’s Newhall House blaze reveals 100 lives lost due to lack of effective apparatus. Ireland faces protests and calls for action with Davitt urging a stand against continued misery. Ireland’s Land League funds disputed as Pigott alleges £100,410 unaccounted for. Hungary proposes Pesth exhibition, state subsidy of 40 000 florins.
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Davitt
Pirkenhead
Ireland
Regan
Pigott
Land League
There's a Way to Robust Health by Tuomas' Electric 11
Theresa promotes a proprietary remedy labeled Electric 11 as an internal treatment for bronchial ailments sore throat and pain. The claim suggests strong efficacy for maintaining health and guiding sufferers toward recovery through self treatment.
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Theresa
Newhall House Fire Milwaukees Deadly Inferno
Terrifying Milwaukee blaze at the Newhall House trapped guests on the sixth floor. Sixty to one hundred feared dead with many injured and dozens rescued by fire crews. Incendiary suspicion noted as officials mourn the loss and search the ruins.
Incendiarism Suspected After Hotel Fire Breaks Out
The blaze followed earlier small fires in C A Hendi’s room and Hendi’s quarters. Night watchman Wm McKenzie recalls rounds, minimal smoke shifting to dense smoke in the elevator shaft as the fire ignited. He alerted the engineer and ordered staff roused.
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C. A. Hendi
Thies
Hendi
Wm. McKenzie
Geo. Scheller
T. B. Elliott
A Roguish Bird Near Knox Ville Causes Kitten Chase
A blue jay near Knox ville Tennessee attracted two kittens by perching on a high fence. The bird repeatedly crossed between fence posts to lure the kittens closer. The first kitten retreated after eighteen inches, then the second followed when the jay again hopped between. The bird attempted further diversions but succeeded only in sparking a playful chase.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Idle Time as a Devil's Cushion and Soul Rust
Burton calls idleness the cushion upon which the devil reposes while Johnson terms it the rust of the soul. The quotes contrast philosopher voices on leisure and moral decline.
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Burton
Johnson
The Value of Persistent Study for Youths
Professor Perry argues that most students will not complete a thorough course of study and urges delaying life choices. He warns against haste to enter the world, notes health and means as limits, and praises systematic, well planned study over desultory effort for lasting success and personal worth.
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Perry
Mischievous Girl Sparks Husbandly Panic at Station
A Boston Journal item recalls a suburban man who lost his composure after a playful scene at a railway station. While watching greetings for arriving young women, he played along with a kiss prank and then confessed he was married, prompting laughter and a flustered stamp about the depot.
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Boston Journal
Boston
Job Printing Ad From The Tribune
The Tribune announces estimates on pamphlets and brief work and solicits orders from any part of the state. Commercial stationery is a specialty offered by the newspaper printing house.
Rare Deer Hunt Ends In Bucks County Slaughter
The Deer Park association of New Hope Bucks County stocked about forty deer then fenced them. After many were killed by local hunters and a few sold to the Philadelphia Zoo, the rest were pursued by Nimrods and hounds. Doylestown led with five kills. Upper Makefield three. Lahaska one. the hounds one.
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Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Deer Park Association
New Hope
Penn
Philadelphia “Zoo
Herr Fellows
New Hove
Buk
Doylestown
Lahaska
Moonstruck Moon's Harmful Influence in Tropics Explored
The piece recounts tropical moonlight effects on sleep and health from a Maltese sailor tale to Pacific island observations. It notes facial contortions from moon exposure, fever in a Tahiti voyage child, eye drift in a woman on Aitutaki, and fish spoilage when moonlit. It reflects on cultural moon worship as a possible reaction to such beliefs.
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Zures
Tropics
Tahiti
Mangia
Aitutaki
Atiu
South Pacific
Australia
Royal Eagle Killed Near Walker County Home
J A McWhorter killed a large royal eagle about half a mile from his home. The six and a half foot bird was black with a brown head and white tail, with seven inch claw span. McWhorter shot with small buckshot. after a leg wound the eagle flew, then took a final shot on the wing.
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Walker County
J. A. McWhorter
Woman’s sentiment outshines men’s reasoning, Voltaire says
A Voltaire quote asserts that all reasoning of men is inferior to a woman’s sentiment, signaling a witty take on gender insight and emotion.
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Voltaire
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Augnie Carey
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American Express
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Prue
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