Weather-Crop Report from Des Moines Iowa August 19 1896
High temperatures early in the week gave way to cooler weather and below average sunshine across the state. Frequent showers and excessive rainfall caused some wind storm damage to corn and grain in shock while oats and wheat are expected to be heavy. Corn is sturdy and advancing, with only minor damage anticipated to yield. most crops will be safe from frost by September 1. Late fields need 5 weeks of good weather to mature. fall plowing has begun where soils are dry. A long spell of reliable weather is desired.
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Des Moines
Hawarden notes on birthdays politics and fairs
Local column recalls Miss Ethel Hollister's seventeenth birthday celebration with friends and family in Hull. Reports describe Republican club meetings in Sioux County Hawarden and Dobson speaking in Des Moines, plus chatter on free silver and upcoming district conventions.
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Ethel Hollister
Hull
Columbian Hair Tonic and Local Notes From Town
An 1880s style notice lists Columbian Hair Tonic as for sale at a barber shop and suggests its use for head itching and hair loss. The excerpt also records social visits by Abs Emma Perry and Als Cones of Boyden, a wandering man aided to catch a southbound train, and local churchgoers hearing Rev Mr Evans from Larchwood.
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Emma Perry
Cones
Boyden
Willy
Sadie Tamplin
Perkins
Qnr
Mr. Evans
Larchwood
Jerry Simpson
Hulllasé
Milweatkee
W B C Picnic Draws Sheldon Caps Crowd in Rambough’s Graye
The genson eraW B C picnic drew a large Sheldon Caps delegation to Rambough’s Graye last Wednesday. A horse drawn wagon with a load of hobby work stirred the crowd as tables overflowed with ample fare.Old veterans felt at home among WRC friends and enjoyed a royal gathering free of formalities.
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W. B.C
Rambough
Frank Frighee
WRC
Uncertain Denial and Community Notes At Watterson Picnic
The report mentions T J Miller and a denial student at Room 11 Hotel Watterson amid a picnic table scene with twelve hungry veterans. It notes provender disappearing and chicken shooting beginning, plus regional politics in S Dakota and Pettigrew’s perceived decline. A new lumber office project near Milwaukee railroad is described as nearly complete.
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Watterson
W.rc
WD. Schoeneman& Song
Mammoth Lumber House
Milwaukee Railroad
Hull Bee News Clippings Reveal Local Happenings and Events
Local notes report various visits and travels across Sioux county with residents like Robt. Schoeneman, Miss Mae Ward, Miss Lizzie Selig, and Mrs. Henry Cassidy visiting relatives. School and teaching training promotions at the Hawarden Normal are highlighted along with political campaigning and municipal updates.
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Sioux County
Robt
Schoeneman
Mae Ward
Iowa
Henry Cassidy
Bessie Beach
Sion City
Williar
Lizzie Selig
Hospers
Governors Prank Reawakens With Woodpecker Reveille Joke
A Iowa governor stayed as guest at Gen. Drake's lake cottage during a G.A.R. encampment. A hidden woodpecker on the roof blasted taps, prompting the governor to dash downstairs in time only to find no one awake. The tale, recounted by a former Go. L member, highlights the officers' humor and camaraderie.
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General Given
Iowa
G.A.R
Supreme Court of Iowa
Lowa
Given
Lake
Okoabon
4Th Regs
Lawa
Pho Hows
Gov. Drake
Jawne
Teade
General Driven
Go. L
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