The Jefferson Theatrical Debacle and Local Critique
A Jefferson letter laments traveling performers and inflated promises by a showman, noting sparse cash receipts and public distrust. The writer argues merchants price by supply and demand, defends local residents, and accuses the showman of pretentiousness while praising genuine local benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafferson
Jefferson
Showman
Jefluraon
Warellof
Miay
Avery
Youra
Des Moines News Highlights From January Era
A garbled Des Moines era bulletin reports on a factory plan, county superintendents meeting, and varied local notes. It mentions real estate profits in Humboldt, a large hotel planned at Eldora, a deputy Federal Assessor appointment in Boone, and the Chicago and Northwestern rail line progress near Des Moines. The piece also notes a paper house in Des Moines, a Fenian revival effort in Muscatine, and political shifts in Davenport and Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weahington
Abip
Marshall
Des Moines
Weston the
F Des Molinos
Mike Anna Vickthaon
COA
Hoeil
Humboldt
Yunty
Jend
Allamakee
Sioux City
Omaha
Union
George M. Pendleton
Cincinnati
Eldora
Hardin County
Captain Orr
Montane
Boone County
Murcatine
Muscatine
J. M. Dizon
Chicknaww County
Professor Kaufman
Canton
Turner
New Orleans
Martin
Fox
Crow
Appanoone
H. B. Woodwan
Christton Patriot
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Bronx City
Knoxville
Hoonshera
George Washington LaFayette
Chicago Rocky Island and Paclfig Railway
Des Motos
Union Pagific
Chartton M. E
Conneil Bluffs
C. C. Parry
Ban Jigt
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Theodore, Tilton
Waterloo
Dew Moines
Henry Seribaar
Goon Ag
Rivar
Dea Moines
Booneaboro
Manating
House
Willan Dwyer
Ward
Chicago
Dubune
Sioux
Allen
Iowa Y M C A Convention Urges Delegates From State
The 18th annual Y M C A convention in Cedar Rapids, held in April 1869, urged every local association in Iowa to send at least three delegates to participate in deliberations. The note called for broad representation from towns lacking organizations to join evangelical ministers in promoting youth welfare and Christian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bak
Datiolt
Iowa
Othurs of the Nations
Lear
Cedar Rapids
Sposalbje
Nootice
Evening Post Eight Day Clock Offer Promotes New York Journal
The Evening Post proprietors announce an eight day bronze clock for parlor mantels with subscription offers. Subscriptions include two dollars for fifteen weeks or four dollars for eight weeks of the Weekly Post or Semi-Weekly Post. The clock, from the American Clock Company, promises precise timekeeping and French-style ornament. Multiple club options pair the Weekly Evening Post with American Agriculturist and Riverside Magazine at various yearly rates. The aim is to boost circulation of the Weekly and Semi-Weekly editions as a premier family journal in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasxry
Evening Post
American Clork Company
Ant
Riverside Magazine
Weekly Evening Post
American Agriculturiat
Riverside Magnanes
Venting Post
American Agriculturial
The
Nana
America
Bryant & CO
New York
The Iowa Fuel Question Growing Timber
A Grinnell gathering with Dr. C A White, state geologist, exploring fuel sources for timberless regions. He favors growing timber on prairies via plantations of oak, hickory, maple, cottonwood, and other hard woods, noting slower growth but greater long term value. Reports discuss public funds to promote forestry, including University land trials and experimental species, with emphasis on sustainable fuel supply and future wood products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
C. A. White
White
Cero Gordo
Benton County
Renton
Rgs
Forea
Plantation Bitters Restore Our Weary Souls
Narrator and companion suffer daily headaches loss of appetite and fatigue until a friend suggests Plantation Bitters. After following directions they feel immediate relief and begin recommending the remedy to others as a new strength returns.
Alaska Penal Colony Talk and County Notices
Fragmented notes report political ideas including Alaska as a penal colony and suffrage, plus state population ratios and agricultural fencing methods. An 1869 legal notice from Calhoun County Iowa warns J G Cooper and A H Foreman of a petition for a promissory note and mortgage foreclosure with dates and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Carnoun County
Calhoun County
J.Q. Cooper
A. H. Forentman
J. G. Cooper
A. H. Foreman
G. W. Stouffer
Circuit Court
Culhoun County
Iowa
H. H. Wedgett
J.C. Cooper
Calhoun
Nwatown
Township Eighty Nine
Rancehistone
Avid A. V. Foreman
Avid
Avid Mortzne
Ofrentt
Lake City
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Aederson
F . Deis Abebanene
Mabem
Bank
State Convention
Aratingen'a
Drerignaaro
Mosare J. Br
Mippinaptt & Gow
Philadelphia
Isaac
Hiv
Namner
Fonset Tara
Keoryn
Donnelly Ny ‘Hoen
Faimunds
General Land Office
Jnpovition
Ottawy Indian University
Kanena
Westaa Congress Ahall
Yasloun
Treva
Plenia
Missracra
Europe
Alaska
Guast
Ssverremn
Pant
Minn
Noonarga Ia Abiut
CaLironsia
Nevada
Colorado
Thane
England
Maxesora
Tax Jay
Delaware County
Benjamin Franklin
War Virginia
Legal
Holmes & Webb
State OF
Cannoun County
Calhioun County
Patiff
Company, Et al
D'fts
American Emigrant Company
Andrew G. Hammond
John Hooker
Henry K. W. Welsh
District Court
Towaid
Towa
Othe
Dot
Te General Assembly
Lowa
Ty Lucieus C. Maury
Ward County
Board of Supervisors
Said
Johin Hooker
Xalil County
Bristellanesus
J. F. Anderson
Couttlen
Tarinix
Raver
J.¥. Anderson
Jeferson
New Jefferson
Joan Gray
Legore & Hendersons
Culley & Hassett
Folge Tools
Swatus
OF the
Rathbone
Marchanta
Rupertor
Public Square
Tawa
Aner
Jefferson Manno
Jefferson, Towa
Mayer
Metterson
William Allinson
W. Corner Public Square
Reece & Clark
Wamleew Hovhannes Ea
Jefferson, Lown
Vanity
Colerian & Harringtor
Our Dress Goods Department
Cernan
Arvertoan
Chile
Grocery Department
Coleman & Harrington
Win6el
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