19 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1885
Page
1
A jumble of fragmented text traces family memories, religious sentiment, and urban planning critiques. It weaves personal anecdotes about children and faith with commentary on Des Moines real estate markets, railroads, and public notices. The piece ends noting Nebraska Senate action on railroads.
Bankers discuss sending Jeesa mener west and proper licensing rules for saloons in Des Moines. A Des Moines grocers’ list will track deadbeats and credit defaulters, with plans to shut down loafers. An autograph letter from George Washington, dated March 9, 1778, was donated to the Aldrich collection. The letter, valued at 3000, directs Caleb Gibbs to marshal a company from Valley Forge.
The column argues that prior years of overproduction and reckless spending sunk capital and dampened confidence. It forecasts a dawning of better times, with farmers regaining footing as crops recover and a close winter followed by a good spring hints at abundant harvest for Iowa. Public confidence is stressed as essential to sustained recovery.
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