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Newspaper
Mills County Republican
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1880
Page
4
A distressed poem critiques harsh jail terms for a ragged youth. The speaker questions legal fairness and cites a sixty day sentence for looks and alleged crimes. He asks the Times to explain why laws punish poverty and urges officers to learn protection under the law for the unemployed.
The reminiscence recalls Captain Clair Thomasson of a famous Mississippi steamer era, with river voyages from New Orleans to St Louis, carrying bridal parties and bands, and Penny Lind’s Niagara spectacle. The narrator chronicles Barnum’s management of Miss Lind and a dinner miscue aboard the boat, highlighting 19th century river travel charm and social scenes.
The narrator recalls a voyage where Miss Lind and other ladies befriended Mrs. Goldschmidt after marriage, and the dinner table became a stage for music. Barnum balks at paying Miss Lind, then a private singing boy charms the crowd, ending with a concert aboard and around Niagara.
Delegates from western southern border and Atlantic states met in Farwell hall for a cheap transportation convention. Hon. Matt Anderson of Missouri was elected president with M T Fowler of New York as first vice president and Mil ton George of Illinois and T G Colby as secretary. The group called for strict railroad accountability and national legislation to secure cheap living-rate transportation for consumers. The afternoon featured remarks by Howler of the New York farmers alliance about nonpartisan membership and farmer solidarity. Resolutions favored government control to curb extortion and ads, and alliance cooperation. The National Farmers Alliance of the United States was formed with W J Fowler of New York as president and other officers named.
The tomato likely originated in South America with cultivation in Mexico and Peru centuries ago. It belongs to the nightshade family and spread from Europe where it was rarely eaten alone. In Italy it is common with pasta. in England tomato production remains limited and costly.
A fragmented item from a newspaper page mentions Wythe and a bear tale with garbled text. The readable parts reference a narrative about a bear in Wythe and a shout about a customer, but details are unclear.
A defender of Hop Bitters contrasts it with dangerous bitters laced with whiskey. It praises Hop Bitters as a superior remedy for stomach, liver, kidney and nervous ailments, especially for stressed professions. Letters from users and doctors applaud its mild taste and health benefits, with testimonials from various towns and years cited.
Piles cures and Indian remedy ointments dominate a late nineteenth century advertisement. Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment promises instant relief and a permanent cure for decades old piles. The notice cites testimonials, price one dollar, and mail order and local agent details. Also advertised are groceries, textiles, and millinery aimed at Omaha Nebraska and Chicago buyers with shipping offer and guaranteed refunds.
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