Grover poised for Senate seat as Governor acts
Six days remain as Grover expected to be named Senator by Ohio's Governor after Sherman resigns. Ida Grove schools chief Sherman Yates buys the Tipton Advertiser, taking over in June. The piece notes graft in pardons and critiques ballot reforms, while Nebraska's treasurer faces bank settlements and public funds scrutiny.
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Hanna
Ohio
Sherman
Sherman Yates
Ida Grove
Tipton
W. D. Mott
Osborn Receives National Recognition In Entomology Field
Professor Herbert Osborn of the State Agricultural College is renowned for his original work on harmful insects. He has published an 800 page government book titled Insects Affecting Domestic Animals and entered the college as a student in 1875 before becoming a teacher.
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Herbert Osborn
State Agricultural College
North America
Osborn
The
Agricultural College
Penitentiary Guard Cuts and Farm Institute Notes
The State Senate committee eyes saving $5000 yearly by removing fifteen guards at Anamosa prison without harming operations. Warden and supporters may protest as many guards are tied to political and family ties. The Jones County Farmers Institute saw poor turnout despite the new Agriculture Secretary, a trend not due to farmer disinterest but perhaps to better agricultural journalism and practical rural papers.
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Committee On Penitentiaries and Pardons
Senate
State Register
Anamosa Penitentiary
Jones County
Waterloo Tribune
Blackhawk County
G. E. Scott
Scott
Benton County
Desideratum
Board of Supervisors
Carney
House
General Assembly
General Investigating Committee
Iunk
Census Bureau
Geological Survey
Julien Richards
Tragic death and doctor’s arrest stir county debate
The death of Belle Sutliff and the arrest of Dr. L K Bobo of Oxford Mills spark wide county commentary. The dying statement allegedly implicates the doctor in both the death and efforts to erase evidence. The piece urges reflection on transgression and accountability without prejudging guilt or influencing justice.
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Belle Sutliff
L. K. Bobo
Oxford Mills
Miss Sutliff
Cousins Praised by Rigby in Washington Mission
Captain W T Rigby secretary of the Vicksburg National Park association returns from Washington praising Congressman Cousins influence with Speaker Reed and support from figures like Walter Wellman General Dodge and Andrew D White. The piece cites the Fifth district pride and Cousins’ oratory and leadership.
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W. T. Rigby
Vicksburg National Park Association
Washington
Congressman Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Walter Wellman
Cousins
Iowa
House
Reed
New York
General Dodge
Army of the Tennessee
Captain Rigby
Andrew D. White
Wendell Phillips
Military Academy
West Point
Fifth District
One Woman's Opinion from Good Housekeeping
A collection of quips on marriage roles and female wisdom from Good Housekeeping. The passages critique male behavior, female virtue, and social expectations, suggesting marriage as both vocation and danger, with witty maxims on happiness and jealousy.
A Poem on the Printer from the Iowa Capital
A satirical verse condemns country printers as useless and overextended, accusing them of profiteering on local notices and public memorials while neglecting their own work. The poem lampoons funding favors, political alignment, and calls for cutting newspaper costs while preserving tobacco.
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Iowa
Gibson Couples English Type With American Girl in Story Art
Charles Dana Gibson designs a typical English girl for March Ladies Home Journal illustrations. The character contrasts with his famed American girl yet remains equally engaging. Drawings accompany Robert C. V. Meyers story The Morning After the Servia Got In.
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Charles Dana Gibson
March Ladies’ Home Journal
Robert C. V. Meyers
Thayer Reveals Secret War History Night with Stanton
General John M. Thayer relates a night he spent alone with Secretary Stanton in the War Office as President Johnson threatened to use force to oust him. The March McClure’s Magazine will publish the full account of this hidden chapter in the war’s history.
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McClure’s
John M. Thayer
United States
Nebraska
Secretary Stanton
War Office
Johnson
Glowworms and wonders from history lighting odd facts
A short note on glowworms being brighter than storms and seasonal mysteries without explanation. It recalls a 1865 fire in Constantinople that destroyed 2,800 buildings, shops and bazaars and mentions the first stereotyping in 1818 in New York.
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Constantinople
New York
Amend Ballot Law Shapes Elections and Parking Bills
Iowa senate debates Australian ballot law and registration changes sweeping economies in official notices. Amendments set ballot publication limits, registration rules, open polling hours, and two party newspaper publication for elections.
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Harrison
Drake
Boies
Mr. Cousins
Waterloo Reporter
Val Rou
Drs Moines
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fidelity Insurance
Yous
26Th General Assembly
Yeas
Supreme Court
Mulet
Mr. Benson
Dubuque
Ellis of
Clinton
Senate Committee On
Perrin
Ellis
Thas
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Road
S. J. Errickson & Co
Star Clothing House
C. A. Errickson
M. W. Herrick
Thorniy
Mon- Atiello
Jones Co
Delaware
Linn
Jones
Ofline
J. W. Doxsee
Caw
Monti Avollo
Down
Montigolio Bank
J. N. Hughes
Aporney
Uggya
Joma County
Pederal Coug
W. A. Mirick
M. D. P Paxstoran
Surghon
Congregational Church
Monticello
Lows
Geo. Inglis
M. D. Pyreiorag
O. JL. Schipman
T. B. Kent
Fioran
Olligo
Malo Street
Center Junction
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Juyliotans and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
First Street
MontlasHlo
C.B. Rundle
Entist
Monticello Bank
Pontomon
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D
D' Enlist
Hicke & Hilers
W. B. Pearson
J. H. Lathrop
Matt Actionder
Oxford Junction
O.R. Ricker
John Gibson
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