Bible Only Moncontraband and Civil War Bible Trade
During the Civil War the demand for Scriptures rose as Bibles printed at the Bible House New York were the sole merchandise the Union Army allowed to reach Confederates. In 1866 receipts totalled 642 625.25 and 1 150 528 Bibles and portions were printed, a peak not matched for two decades, per Christian Herald.
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Bible House
New York
Confederacy
North
the Society
Christian Herald
Iowa News Highlights From Hawkeye State Ledger
Dairy associations plan a national advertising fund with monthly three year contributions aiming for a $10,000 monthly income before launching a major food campaign. W. B. Barney, Iowa dairy commissioner, backs the effort as a leading booster of the industry.
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W. B. Barney
Iowa
Red Oak
J. B. Moore
Villisca
Kansas
Ilinois
Kansas City
Rhames William Mansfield
J. N. Wilkerson
Burns Detective Agency
Wilkergon
Plans for Hog Cholera Eradication in Central Iowa
Des Moines reports extensive plans by Government Veterinarian J. B. Koen and State Veterinarian Dr. J. J. Gibson to eradicate hog cholera across 28 central Iowa counties. Headquarters will be Des Moines with substations in Marshalltown, Iowa Falls, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake and Manning. Koen will oversee multiple counties with assistant veterinarians. past Dallas County work will extend statewide. County losses peaked earlier, with Marshall 48,293. Buena Vista 68,286. Sac 67,715. Crawford 71,865. Polk 20,937, illustrating widespread impact and the aim to prevent future outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Koen
J. J. Gibson
Dallas County
Marshalltown
Iowa Falls
Fort Dodgs
Storm Lake
Manning
Creston
Gibson
Keen
Marshall
Tame
Boone
Clay
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Wright
Franklin
Ida
Sac
Calhoun
Webster
Hamilton
Hardin
Crawford
Carroll
Greene
Shelby
Audubon
Guthrie
Dallas
Polk
Madison
Warren
Adair
Adams
Union
Marshall County
State Agricultural Department
Suspect in Moore Family Killings Arrested in Kansas City
Villisca residents debate the arrest of William Mansfield in Kansas City on charges of being the axman who killed the Moore family in 1912. Ross Moore discounts detectives' hired killer theory, fearing Mansfield may be driven by a deformed mind. Sheriff O C Jackson of Montgomery County had previously led the investigation. Community feeling runs high as the case resurfaces.
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Villisca
William Mansfield
Kansas City
Moore
Mansfield
Ross Moore
0. C. Jackson
Montgomery County
Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting Sets Records in Davenport
The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge session in Davenport drew 146 more delegates than any prior meeting. Judge A. Arthur of Logan was elected grand master, with senior Bloomfield as second. Waterloo won next hosting rights. Dues rise from 73 cents to one dollar per Mason annually, charity fund increased from 5000 to 8500 dollars.
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William Mersfield
Kansas City
Aoman
Moore
Villisca
Mansfield
Roas Moore
Sherif O. C. Jackson
Montgomery County
Frank Sawyer
McGregor
McGregor Stone Crushing Company
Iowa
Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge
Davenport
Judge A. Arthur
Logan
Geo. L. Garton
Des Moines
P. H. Schaeffer
Burlington
Newton R. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Civerly
Ames
T. P. Bence
Bloomfield
Waterloo
W. H. Angel
George S. Wright
Council Bluffs
University of Iowa Association
Organization of Iowa
R. P. Howell
Iowa City
Theodore Vanerus
P. A. Korab
Hattie Wyatt
Blakesburg
Ottumwa
John W. Anderson
Woodbury County District Court
Sioux City
Harlan
National Convention of
Packard
Rock Island
Marquis of Coe College At
Elizabeth R. Voorhees
New Jersey
Carlisle
John McMillan
Ray Pline
Denham
Masonic Grand Lodge
A. Arthur
Grand Lodge
First Second Vein Coal Opens for Sale in Maashka County
The first second vein coal ever marketed in Maashka County opened for sale in Oskaloosa. The new vein lies 50 feet below the first, yields a clean product, and is nearly as hard as anthracite, marking a notable development in local coal supply.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Hundreds of Alumni Return for Grinnell Commencement
About 400 alumni gathered in Grinnell for the annual commencement, setting a record attendance in school history. Attendees ranged from classes back to 1865, with 1914 and 1915 classes contributing the largest numbers, a higher proportion of older graduates than ever before.
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Grinnell
Tailless rats plague Hess farm tail legs rate
On D. D. Hess’s Quarryville farm a rat infestation prompted using two terrier dogs to chase rodents to their hives. The dogs caught only tails, producing tailless rats that year. Recent sightings show young tailless rats new to the farm near Lancaster.
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D. D. Hess
Quarryville
Hess
Lancasett Pa
Dispatch Phila
How to Treat Dandruff and Clean Scalp
Advertising note promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching with a mail refund offer. It urges using Cuticura Soap next morning and hot water for a clean scalp and fewer symptoms. Includes address Boston department and pervasiveness of sale. Also a humorous vignette about two Greek business men and a golf anecdote from Harper's Weekly.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Harper’s Weekly
Freckles and household cures headline the page
An assortment of early 20th century ads and quips fill the page. Freckles remedy Ethine double strength promises complete removal with money back guarantee after brief nightly applications. Horse care Hanford’s Balsam advertised as leg wash and skin conditioner. Lightweight jokes about love, marriage, and prosperity sit beside medical and remedy claims.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by Satisfied Customer
Mrs Anna Kenly of Burlington Wisconsin reports irreg pains in side and back and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She urges other women to try the remedies and notes they restore health and strength. The firm offers confidential free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Burlington
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Kenly
Chestnut Street
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkeham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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Glover
Hanford
Jane Addams
Hull House
Hawkeye State News
Alfred Wingate
Town
Royal Arch Masons of
Grand Council
Buffalo
Newton
Ward
State Department of Agriculture
Sella McCleary
J. D. McCleary
Dexter
Miss McCreary
Stalousius Society
Knoxville
Marion County
Cyrus Benner
Senator Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Jaws
Mrn
Scott
Jesse A. Cane
Dept. C. W
Brookton
Masu
Ada
Hanford’s
Sathartea
Carter
Sorbine, JR
A. T. W.F. Young
P.O.F
Springfield
Mess
Hadsok Motel
Express
Wen Barold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
K. F
Faule County Land & Title CO
Fauleton
Montana
North Dakota
Pally
Kodaks
SHIN
SAL CO
Easthae Kodak
Laree
Gueonta
N. Y
Western Canada
Denver
Chicago
Western
Conrads
United States
Canada
F. &. Bewitt
Sth
Bes Moines
Ewan
Commie
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