Cleveland New Year Debt Sparks National Debate
A long Iowa local column reviews national finance and tariff fights, noting Cleveland’s debt spending, calls for two appellate courts, and debates over oil inspection. It mentions J S Lothrop's proposed court system, Dolliver and Cousins in Congress, and a tragic poisoning lesson for households. It also covers Ames Iowa college achievements, engineering prize winners, and a San Francisco pastor's blackmail arrest involving Monticello ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Ames
Iowa
The
Engineering News
New York City
United States
Canada
J. A. Moore
Callender
W. J. Thomas
Moingona
Agricultural College
Beardshear
C. O. Brown
First Congregational Church of
San Francisco
Monticello
J. T. Blanchard
Brown
Dubuque
That New Railroad Aims at Dubuque and Monticello Links
The article outlines a proposed westward railroad from Dubuque through a fertile region to connect with the Northwestern at Toledo or Belle Plaine. Monticello backers push for inclusion, with surveys planned and route feasibility to be tested. Local towns including Hopkinton and Cascade organize committees, raise funds, and consider tax support to secure the line, while debates about terminal points and impact on Dubuque and surrounding communities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Toledo
Belle Plaine
Dubuane
Monticello
New Road
W. H. Parrott
Julien Township
Cascade
Hopkinton
Rockdale
Julien House
Citizens Club
Frank F. Merriam
F.A. Williamson
C. R. Scroggie
A. G. Wilson
J. W. Beatty
Farmers
Beatty
Tama Pree
Vinton Eagle
Duubuque
Northwestern
Tama
Northwestern Company
Vinton
Cedar Rapids Gazette Promises Enhanced 1896 Edition
The Cedar Rapids Gazette pledges a stronger paper in 1896 with new features. It will cover home and foreign news, markets, departments for home life, ladies and children, general and sports sections, and more to attract readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Surveying Party Visits Town From Hopkinton
A surveying party from Hopkinton including Rev. Hugh Robinson Prof A B Wilson Dr Hugh Livingston Mayor S P Carter and C C Scroggie were in town yesterday. They report a very easy grade between here and Hopkinton Cascade Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Hugh Robinson
A. 8. Wilson
Hugh Livingston
S. P. Carter
Cc. R. Scroggie
Olin school board proposes ten thousand dollar building vote
Jones county notes graduation diplomas for Lulu Laude Elsie Cramer and Anna Espy taught by Kathryn Doran and Lizzie Shipley the Jones County Teachers association set for January 18 at Olin with planned rail routes and potential group travel discounts for attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Wyoming and
Onslow
Lulu Laude
Elsie Cramer
No. 2
Castie Grove
Anna Espy
Scotch Grove
Jones County
Kathryn Doran
Lizzie Shipley
John Dean
No. 4
Cass
Jennie Gilroy
Alsop
Andrew
Robinson Crusoe
Don Quixote
Franklin
Tom Brown
Rugby
Lamb
Scott
Jones County Teachers’ Association
Monticello
Langworthy
Anamona
Chicago
Paralta
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Center Junction
Hale
December Marriage Licenses Listed for 1895
The record shows December 1895 marriage licenses issued, naming pairs with ages and initials. Notable entries include Richard Kershner 22 and Rosella Preston 20, Melville McGimsey 25 with Luella M Peltier 21, and many others across the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kershner
Rosella Preston
Melville McGimsey
Luella M Peltier
Ahrend Hanken
A M Jacobs
Wm A. Neelan
Lou_ Reade
Albert B Young
Odessa RK
A G@ Hanken
Lottie Ricklefs
John Armstrong
May E Pollard
Walter Kiburz
Glenn Hickok
Peter D Jock
Tillie Peters
PF J Devoe
Lizzie B_Clymer
Alva Brink
Harry W Jeffries
Maggie E Wiggins
John Howard Miller
Essie May Graft
Rolly E Jackson
Maggie A Feehan
Thomas B Smith
Lona A Kohl
Louis J Underwood
Lillie J Hakes
Wea McNeilly
Atla Duncan
Frank F Shimerda
Emma C Sokol
Ira Rarison
Eva Johnson
Merton D Tubbs
Cora M Phillips
W P June
Lucy Peterman
J. B. McQueen
Ci'k. Sen Court
Minnesota Attorney General bars school prayer to start exercises
The Minnesota attorney general rules it unconstitutional to begin public school activities with prayer, clarifying the state position on school religious practice and separation of church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Snapping Snapper Fishing In Moreton Bay Conditions
In Moreton Bay Queensland fishing is described as a piscatorial battle with anglers hauling heavy fish from deep water. The scene features silver flashes, pink hues, and wriggling seven or eight pound snappers on deck as multiple fish are landed and excited men react vividly. Badminton Library Sea Fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreton Bay
Queensland
Badminton Library
Rain Formation and Drop Growth
The article explains how rain forms when water vapor in the air condenses into droplets. Warm air holds more moisture than cold air, and when saturated air cools, it can no longer retain moisture, causing droplets to grow and fall as rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
the Mirror
G. W. Lathrop
California
Helen Hunt Jackson
G. W
Iowa
St. Louis Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.'‘W. Doxsee
Cleveland
America
England
J. S. Lothrop
Sioux City
Supreme Court
Luther A. Brewer
Republican
Fifth
Brewer
Boyd
Upper
Des Moines
Dolliver
Cousins
Congress
Fardner Cowles
Washington
Ways and Means
Foreign Affairs Committee
Isaacs
Republican Party
Dubuqque
Dubuour
Jerry Rusk
Harrison
Sherman
North Carolina
Rusk
Chicago Times- Herald
Ruskin and Science
Ruskin
Agassiz
Mr. Faraday
King's Cash
Maquoketa Business College
Valacuaion
Dunn & Manony
A. Hurst
J. H. Granithnan
Fr. P. Mrooirmenn
J. W. Sullis
J. A. Warren & Co
T. Honmes
D. Dls
B. FF. Thomas
Remley & Brcanbrack
M. W. Herrick
Jones Co
Towa
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
J. W. Coxsee
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
C.w.&c.l. Lovell
Ankers
Bidwell’s Block
Opera House
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
W. W. Hunter
M. D. Patrician and
Burgeon
School House
Geo. Inelis
M.D. Paren
C. H. Shipman
First Street
T. B. Kent
Main Street
J.E
E. L. Climore
M. D. Pulliciane and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Hirst Street
Town
O. B. Rundle
Over Postoffice
Wilie Coughlan
Hicke & Eilers’ Store
W.B. Pearson
D.D
Omcoe
Shaw
Cudworth’s
Anamosa
Lows
J. H. Lathrop
Aclioneer
Wilery Sales
J. B. Smith
Hawks Nursey Co
Milwaukee
Wis
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