A Busy Local Market and Newspaper Notes
The piece notes Mr C adding a grocery shop and ice cream to his enterprise, praises Harper’s Weekly and its value, reports Davenport killed by lightning, a sheriff’s escape, and local business updates including Rascan & Hamilton groceries, Iowa Central Insurance Co plans, Dallas Gazette's county paper debut, and town sights with new offices and railroad views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascan & Hamilton
Ena
Messrs. B.& H
Iowa Cent'l Ing. Co
Church
West
Dallas Gazette
Dallas County
Dallas
Parker House and Jefferson Street Notes
A letter from Parker House in Nuonsboro praises the hotel and mentions future visits. The piece laments contractors and court issues, critiques a few unnamed individuals, and recounts a humorous stroll through Jefferson with vivid, humorous observations of street life and growing affluence.
Convention delegates chosen for state and district meetings
The convention met to select delegates to state and district conventions. J. M. and Harvey Potter named delegates. three more chosen for the State Convention. Additional delegates elected for the Congressional Convention with instruction to back Judge Hubbard. Dr MacBride elected chairman of the Republican Central Committee. Proceedings copied to the Jefferson Expositor. convention adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MarTuide
Chatman
Harvey Potter
Charman
Joshua Lock
Head
Arvey Potter
Chis Ggunty
Dadigiat
Carrivd
WB. Mastivides
Howard
Thoma Rehorte
Polver
James Stanford
Delawates
Judge Hubbard
Congress
Dr. MacBride
Chia
Wil
Chambers
Ee Rhinehart
Capt. Head
T. J. Howard
W. 5
McBride
Town Tornado Ravages County Homes and Fields
A severe tornado struck the county last Sunday evening, wrecking Be'cuck area and Cruprolitar vicinity. Homes were leveled, clothing and bedding scattered, and casualties reported as families sought refuge at nearby stations. Local observations praise the storm's intensity and the need for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Money
Westermade
Cruprolitar
Sess
John Hang
Bavin
Eluis
City Mills Visit Draws Farmers to Des Moines
A fragment notes a journey to Indianola and Des Moines with mention of farmers visiting city mills for work boots or taming bundles. It hints at a forthcoming detailed account in the next issue and records a Gold opening in New York on a dime date in 197.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong
Tareney
Beadrick
Jeferson
Epa
Sual
Iiss
Pune
Inser
Karndrick
Merten
Mr. Kenthick
Hansen
Jefferson
Q. KD
Miees
City Mills
Des Moines
Atte
Tndianola
New York
Gail Wamilton Debuts Summer Volume at Her Pub
Gail Wamilton introduces a new volume adapted for summer reading at her publishing house. The work features previously unprinted articles and strong wit, praised for clarity and insight by readers who cherish her candid convicts and lively writing.
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Gail Wamilton
Hehers
Messera
Ticknor & Kielda
Bosten
Fem
Gail
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Mefferson Era
Local Matters
Jlelerson
Philosopher's Stone
Ohn Jacoby Astor
Sprows House
Rossece
Casady House
Sac City
Cioud
Midtty
C, TH. Meading Ding
Harpers
Harper & Bros
Messrs. Hallet & Fuller
Fuller
People
Ibis
Peoples Kitchen
Xeecipte
Spire Ho
Mike “the People
U.S
Call
J. F. Anderson
Frank
Cedar Rapids & Missouri Silver Railroad
Hardin Creek
Coon River
Mr. Jones
Mr. Thompson
Parker House
W.D. Parker
Bareker House
Nuonsboro
Nu. L
Greene County
J. M
Manvy Porrin
Iowa
Cannot
Aloe
Peoples
Warren Mauves
Manree
Lanne Crry
Duwa
Thiely
Wester Loch
Nere Tinshor
Whiteen County
Ag Endey
Calhoun
Cansiihey
Cutheun
Lake City
Pray
Banat
Fiture
O. Whitcomb
Boushoro
Besue Savarn
Jarriusos
Towa
EY del Greene
Vac Sio
Jhephon
D.C. Daum
Cis
Nelebborine
Ds Remy
Willy
Canteld
Oe VT
J. Orr
Cals
Puldic
Aq Wats & Cas, Ta
Queens
Comer Af
Premont Street
Mounsboro
Town
Tadat
Cralford & Rence
Provistons
Glasswar
Gaerne Craig
Qail
Powe
Che Toffan
Laat Arbaatead
Bute
Aoshi
Ceaher Rapids & Minami
Wrotl
Eyo Ee
Presidesat
Chie Jefferson
Laws
Mary Titty Bee
A.D. Tson
Welock
Peakelly
Cadfain County
Ta Wits
Chey
Sifteen
Delity
Rue
S. TL Rigliardson
AGORA
Waltow & Wynkoop
Jefferaga
Ancoratest of
CL. Elting
Grocertes
Cmakers
Thans
Cambrics, Ginghams
Prichs
Walton & Wynkoot
Altai
Alun Tad
Pyke, Moros, Mlesof ‘Sale
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Bhanape F
Albertrad
Albert Head
Agldeq
Albee Uran
Albert
Greene, Carroll
Cnthoun
Bae Counties
Gee
Cort House
Deffarson
Greve Co
Dawn Miles
Irviakees
Games
Dix Miles
Clafin Avett
Colleets
Chara Keay
Ps J Mips
Ron
Madwall
Sal Pantiate
Doairess
Iuwa
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