Washington Correspondence on Cabinet Ills and Labor Policy
In Washinton April 1 1886 reports detail Cabinet illness including Secretary Manning and Attorney General Garland with the President's private secretary stricken by neuralgia. The piece covers labor arbitration debates in Congress, proposals for shorter work rules and a Saturday half holiday, plus criticism of the Potomac Flats riverfront project delays and its looming implications for Washington's exposition plans.
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Manning
Messrs
Garland
Lamar
Cleveland
White House
Congress
General Weaver
Iowa
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Representative Beach
New York
Campbell
House Committee On
Potomac Flats
Washington
North
South America
Riverfront Dredges Transform City Mud into Flats
Night and day dredges plod along the river front reshaping mud into usable flats. Citizens in the capital wake to unfamiliar noises as the once muddy waterfront takes on a new, quieter silhouette.
Expanding Farm and School Notes From Prairieburg
Prairieburg reports plans for a large new dwelling by Mr James Crusinberry and a big barn by Henry Green as roads improve for lumber haul from Monticello. The issue mentions maple syrup, local courtships, ailing neighbors, and growth at Roman Hall with four-year collegiate and commercial programs plus a top state oratorical honor for a student delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crusinberry
Monticello
Henry Green
Mamie B
Here
Wm. Beatty
Parenta
Nhow
Cornell College Promotes Liberal Education Advantages
The piece extols Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa as offering superior opportunities in collegiate, teaching, and business education. It notes rising college attendance, shifts to organized methods, and claims strong preparation for public and professional life through a symmetrical education and a robust military department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Friday Year Brings Five Fridays and Moon Changes
The year begins on a Friday and ends on a Friday and contains fifty three Fridays. Four months have five Fridays each and all lunar phase changes occur on a Friday. The longest and shortest days of the year also fall on a Friday.
Governor Signs Clark Prohibitory Bill into Law
The governor announced the signing of the Clark prohibitory bill and said it will become law once published. The move follows legislative action and aims to enforce new restrictions pending formal enactment.
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Clark
Jones County April Supervisors Session Opens in Anamosa
The Jones County Iowa board met April 5 1886 in Anamosa auditors office with A Lt Fairbanks D E Pond John Pfeifer E E Brown and Robt Inglis present. Reports covered fees receipts warrants and expenses for January to April 1 1886 including insane fund poor farm and circuit court costs.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Auditor’s Office
Anamosa
Lt. Fairbanks
D. E. Pond
John Pfeifer
E. E Brown
Robt. Inglis
Board of Supervisors of
Jupovb
Cece Eaves Neon Veenes
Weecee
Ramaitol
C. M. Brown
Heitchen
Atlas
Caroline Merritt
I’ Foley
J. Foley
Ti Tuvane Hospital
Orphana’ Home
Bridge
Wayne Township
KR. O. Peters
Surveyor's Instruments
S Nuerpham
John Sexton
Constable
Hole Township
James Norton
Fairview
W. N. Thurston
Oxford Township
Somerby
Wyoming Township
Plessant Hill
Rome Township
Hood's Sarsaparilla Prescription Ad and Post Office Notices
An 1880s advertisement extolls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier to combat seasonal weakness and humors. It claims de denility languor and lassitude disappear with the medicine. A post office list from Monticello Iowa dated April 5 1886 names several individuals awaiting letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Monticello
Iowa
Hillwell
Chas. Starkin
Gerhart
Inegoolstadt
Alfred
Mead
Wm. Olmstead
O F Starck
James
P O. Bancocs
P. M
C. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
St Patrick’s pills claim to fix biliary issues and prevent problems
Advert reads that St Patrick’s pills correct hilious disorders and prevent all issues arising from taking. The claim emphasizes health benefits and avoidance of complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Electric Bitters Helped Harrisburg Man Heal
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois credits Electric Bitters with curing a leg sore eight years long after doctors warned of bone scraping or amputation. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklin’s Arnica Salve, and his leg is now well. Sold by J H W Bacher & Co at fifty cents a bottle and twenty five cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
J. H W. Bacher & Co
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D. C
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Hepreas
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Tintaiss Nevesneyen Stol
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A. D
J. H. Crarman
Clerk
Hove
Matthew Moore
Poor Farm
Kent
Hall
M. Neville
Mra
Clymer
Anna Bissell
J. Brickley
Petit Jurors
S. Neepuam
H. Earborn
O'Brien Co
P. Morgan
C.M. Johnson
J.A. Stewart
H. Finnegan
Jones Souday
J.T
E. M. Rooney
J. A. Stewart
M. Beote
L. Shoop
O, Otz
Joseph Whittemer
Balance
Oreee
Unkira
Cromwell
Wills & Doutrick
H. Schipman & Co's
Ebm. J. Tryon
Evergreen Farm Nursery
Ned
Callon
Edward Hoyt
Scotch Grove
Monticello Bank
National Bank Act
M. L. Carpenter
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