Democracy in Power Debate Sparks Local Reflections
Anamosa December 10 1884 correspondent rebuts a claim that rebels rule, charging northern and southern Democrats aided by Confederate veterans. The letter cites vote suppression of Black citizens and asserts rebels govern today. Local notes report restaurant changes and town news as visitors arrive and new signs appear.
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Jones County Times
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Grover Cleveland
Washington
Thos. A. Hendricks
2Nd District
United States
Willie's Finger Miraculously Saved After Machinery Accident
Willie Fields son of Geo Fields Wyoming met a serious accident while watching a press last Thursday night. He stuck a finger between cogs of the Journal supplement press and suffered a mangled finger. Dr McGrew dressed the wound and the finger may be saved, amputation initially feared.
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Willie Fields
Geo. Fields
Journal
Center Junction Mourns Death Of Daisy Epsy
Center Junction Iowa December 9 1884 residents respond to a local obituary for Daisy Epsy who suffered an incurable disease and passed away. Parents mourn a daughter described as affectionate obedient and deeply loved by those around her.
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Daisy Epsy
Anamosa Social Notes and Travel Plans
Johnny Lovejoy and Peke Stocum vacationed with Andrew McDonald in Anamosa. A Delaware county youth is set to teach the one mile east of town. Funeral attendees from Anamosa include Mrs. J. F. Brown and Miss Feehan for Daisy Espy. Will Lyons teaches in Delaware county. Mr. and Mrs. B. Lewis visit the West with daughter Mrs. Ellis. Hemenway Carlisle and wives plan to attend the World's Fair. May Perry returned from Wyoming visitor Miss Lou Huggins. Jas. Smiths moved to town. Little Hattie Watson convalescing from typhoid. Donation party at Rev. Wilson’s on December 11. Mrs. Wilson and Johnny plan Florida trip for health. Niece of Mrs. Wilson from Xena Ohio. Mollie Lainus to join in Florida. Rev. Goodsell spent Tuesday with M. O. Felton family. Mrs. Livengood Robi. Dawson Brown Cary of Scranton attended Daisy Espy funeral. H. VanDueen and wife of Anamosa in town last week. INNOMINATA.
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Johnny Lovejoy
Peke Stocum
Andrew McDonald
Anamosa
Delaware County
J. F. Brown
Feehan
Daisy Espy
Will Lyons
B. Lewis
Ellis
Hemenway
Carlisle
May Perry
Lou Huggins
Wyoming
Jas. Smith
Hattie Watson
Rev. Wilson
Clay Iowa notes reflect political bias and local moves
In Clay Iowa on December 7 1864 readers hear about the 1888 Republican victory forecast, local residents facing relocations and visits. Robert Tasker travels to Dundee Scotland while Grant Beckwith injures his arm near Washington township. Citizens Andrew Duncanson and Peter Blackmer are mentioned with farm and family movements.
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Iowa
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Hendricks
Robert Tasker
Andrew Scroggie
Dundee
Scotland
Grant Beckwith
Washington Township
Peter Blackmer
Clay Township
Clay County
Mrs. Chatterton
Peterson
Cascade Clattur CascanE social and business notes
Cascade notes report a small Republican presence in the town while business remains quiet ahead of holidays. A Friday lyceum is organized in the old Baptist church with two dramatic clubs planned to perform. Minnie Holloran visits Mrs. Coxsee and returns to Fulton. visitors O H Bapghart and G A Soden of Chicago were in town last week.
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Cascade
Lyceum
Old Baptist
Mary Andersons
John McCulloughs
Minnie Holloran
C. Joxsee
Mies Minnie
Fulton
O. H. Bapghart
G. A. Soden
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Hood's Sarcaparilla Said to Aid Diphtheria Recovery
The advertisement claims diphtheria requires top medical skill and often leaves patients prostrated. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla expels impurities from the blood, enriches the body, and renews strength.
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Hood
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