International silver conference eyed by bimetallic leagues
European bimetallic advocates push for a silver conference to fix an international standard that would benefit American silver. The note adds that 200000 Italians arrived in the U S in 1891 with fewer than one-fifth women, and comments on Speaker of the House power and Queensland’s immigration halt, followed by a humorous plan by Jerome K Jerome to create a clay chair of his body.
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Europe
United States
National
House of Representatives
Reed
Jerome K. Jerome
Hidden joys that dwell within us and cannot be taken
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that true, independent happiness resides in personal excellence at work, selfless love, and sterling character. It adds joys like beauty, learning, and truth as internal treasures that no one can rob, even amid external change or misfortune.
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Phillips Brooks
The
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Ledger
Emerson
Ledger
Fairfield Board Proceedings Fourth Day April 7 1802
The Board of Supervisors met on April 7 with all members present. They accepted W. G. Black’s bid for wooden bridges and referred a Polk township bridge petition to the bridges committee. A proposed Lockridge highway change was continued to the June session after hearings. John W. McLean reported aid to 129 people totaling 732.22 dollars. W. M. Clark’s constable bond was approved. The board adjourned after continuing examination of claims.
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W. G. Black
J. A. Benn
Polk Township
T. Z. Gillett
A. F. Cassel
J. M. Stewart
Lockridge Township
John W. McLean
Fairfield
W. M. Clark
Fairfield Township
B.A. Howard
F. N. Hackney
Board Grants Warrants and Abates Tax for Soldier's Widow
The board met by adjournment on Friday April 1892 and ordered the auditor to draw warrants for claims on file. It also abated the 181-year tax for Margaret McMurray as she is a soldier's widow. Milage and per diem were approved for B A Bowerd A F Cassell and L G Myers. Minutes approved and the session adjourned sine die.
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Margaret McMurrey
B.A. Bowerd
Cassell
L.G. Myers
Bouwrd
E. A. Howard
P.N. Hackney
Miscellaneous Claims and Disbursements Listed
A compiled list of miscellaneous claims paid or allowed by the Iowa county or board, detailing hospitals, orphan support, clothing, stationery, rent, disinfecting, nursing, bailiffs, jury boarding, wood, gas, printing, and other services with amounts, vendors, and recipients. Includes entries for Iowa Hospital Insane, Orphans Home, Iowa College for the Blind, Ottumwa, Fairfield, and several individuals.
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Iowa Hospital Insane
Iowa
Iowa College For Blind
Ottumwa Blank Book Co
Illinois Printing Co
Messenger & Raney Y. Tiling
T M Gray
Ser. Cn
Iowa Telephone Co
Edgar Voorbies
Washoes
Frank Stidger
George K Hors
Bache Tor
JE Wilkine
Elet “de Seite
George Bowers
Fairfield City
Fairfield Gas Co
SU Graham
Millis Publishing Co
John Yount
Wood
Will S Prewitt
Raakie
DB Wilson
OGRE
James Sheldon
JW Burnett & Co
Alice Fulton
Cee
Stephen H Graham
Alice L Heald
RRA
AC Ricketts
Bailiff Grand Jury
W M Clark
John C Leeds
Silas Pearson
Jacob Funck
Miller
Juck McElderry
Uf Stidger
Fred McElwee
Bailiff District Court
Sacar
James Grant
W. H. Davis
Bert Barr
WM Wells
Egbert
Fidlar & Co
Esas
Quar- Fairfield Gas Co
C M McElroy
Wwaemm Junkin
OGG
SS Crane
Eheriff
Demarsh & Miller
Henry Snider
John F Loehr
LM Loehr
L Loebr
Geo RK Horn
Wg Gordon
Guise
LG Myers
Clarke& Junkin
Courier Blank Book Co
Public notices and medical ad copy mix in 19th century ledger
The text lists election officers and clerks with various fees for Cedar Fairfield Walnut and other towns. It then shifts to moral guidance from ministers, praise for Dr Bull's Sarsaparilla with testimonials, and a note on University Settlement social experiment stations in Britain and America detailing their aims and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Settlement Society
Great Britain
America
Dullam's German Medicine and Other Notices
Advertisements claim Dullam's Great German Blood Liver Stomach and Kidney Remedy cures skin eruptions and constipation. Also promotes Krause's Headache Capsules as a universal preventative and notes a steam pump invention delivering 700 psi for hydraulic uses and oil lifting.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Advertises a remedy claiming to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. Describes immediate relief and notes first dose benefits. Priced at 75 cents and sold by D. G. Angley, a Fairfield Iowa druggist.
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D. G. Angley Druggist
Fairfield, Lowa
Bank Notice of Capital and Services Offered
Authorized capital and paid up capital stated. Liability of stockholders. Funds available for loans on real estate or personal security at reasonable rates. Banking conducted with safety. Custodian of wills and valuable papers without charge. Interest at 4 percent per year on deposits for six months or more.
Dr Badger Chronic Disease Specialist Advertises Cure Methods
A historical advertisement touts Dr Badger as a cure expert for chronic nervous skin and blood diseases with an emphasis on organic weakness and male vitality issues caused by solitary vice. It promises free urine examination, confidential correspondence, and treatment by mail or express with no upfront payment for compliant patients.
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Badger
NO INTEREST PAID ON DEMAND DEPOSITS OF OFFICERS
A list of officers and signatories appears, noting no interest paid on demand deposits. Names include J. E. Roth president JAS. Sullivan vice president E. A. Howard cashier and a long roster of associated individuals.
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J. E. Roth
Pres
Jas. Sullivan
V. Pres
E. A. Howard
Look Here Wilt Dougherty Harness Shop Ad
Wilt Dougherty announces Jefferson county’s largest harness stock with 24 years of making experience and 30-year bench skill by Chas Bales. He guarantees quality leather and the latest trimmings in nickel rubber cellducid and brass for customers seeking durable harness.
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Jefferson County
Chas. Bales
SADDLE AND EQUIPMENT SALE AT OLD STAND
Vendor advertises collars whips and lash es of all grades leather goods and horse care products including Vulcanite Farmers Alliance Whip Steel Wire Brush Moss Saline and German Medicated Stock Food. Also offers carriage top dressing harness oil and repair services at the old stand half block north of the northeast corner of the square.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Chicago
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First East Street
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
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J. B. Monfort
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I. D, Jones
Chas. D, Fullen
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1St East Street
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