26 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1885
Page
1
The passage compares per capita meat intake in the United States and European countries, notes a Moroccan sultans perpetual wedding celebrations, and humorously critiques taxation and journalism. It also analyzes a hypothetical deadly railroad travel scenario and recalls a state tax law clarification by State Treasurer Twombly.
A cluttered dispatch bead includes gossip from Davenport and Corydon about ministers licenses saloon rivalry and skating rinks. It notes a Marshall story of a betrothed couple and a curious legal toast on marriage plus a Minnesota rail legislation push with a possible Senate compromise.
The article urges Iowa land seekers to overlook far western bargains and buy rough land in Central Iowa where blue grass and white clover thrive. It argues long term value lies in grass potential over grain and predicts distant buyers may gain a lead in stock farming while eastern buyers lag. It notes timber coal springs and favorable grass seed prospects on local rough land priced low per acre.
A Cannon Ball on the M I and N division derailed near Ashton Missouri after striking a broken rail. The Woodruff sleeper and ladies coach left the track and twelve foot bridge. About twenty passengers were injured with Frank McGlaughlin severely hurt and possibly permanently disabled. Several others including L B Andrews J Conaway M C Helwig Conductor Howard Kirk Misses Farren and Joe Bowers sustained injuries.
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