Washington Letter from May 14 1886 reports congress gridlock
Regular correspondence from Washington notes belated congressional work with only 174 public measures passed out of thousands filed since the session began. It cites criticisms of the army department and defense of Lincoln, Stanton and Holt, plus political roiling over tariff and bureaucracy. The piece ends with a lighter aside on reactions in the House and a humorous local digression about the Perry Belmont and Rev Geo Rettig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Judge Advocate General
Alabama
Wheeler
Gen. Holt
McClellan
Porter
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
Gen
Holt
Lincoln
Edwin M. Stanton
Hepburn
Stanton
Mr. Hepburn
Springer
State
War Departments
Treasury
Hewitt
Perry Belmont
Opposition to Congress of Republics Over Tariff Delay
The committee on foreign relations opposes the planned congress of republics in the city next fall arguing the tariff must be revised first to expand trade with Central and South America. A Pennsylvania congressman warns delaying tariff revision will stall Southern markets for American manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress of Republics
Central
South America
Pennsylvania
Congress
Destructive Wind Wrecks Farms in Cass May 11 1886
A Cass May 11 1886 report describes powerful winds last Saturday night tearing down barns and fences. Sheep perished as Fairbank’s sheep barn collapsed, another roof was ripped off, and Wil Ketham’s home window panes broke. Pfiel Stimpson and Mrs Cordwell plus Mrs Sibley and Mrs Jessie Crawford attended a W C T U convention at Monticello. The Cass Center Creamery opened, the Methodist church was struck by lightning, and Charlie Bordwell survived a runaway accident after his team bolted while at work. his knee was fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Crawford
Monticello
Cass Center
Wilber Wry
Methodist
Bordwell
Little Bee
Charlie Bordwell
Smith Condits
Dr. Gawley
Bill Nye critiques Jefferson Davis on death and glory
In a letter to the Indianapolis Journal Bill Nye mocks Jefferson Davis for not using the Civil War’s supposed chance to die nobly. Nye ridicules Davis for choosing aging and a lecture career over a heroic end and derides his life choices with biting humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
A. Ward
The Root of the Evil and the Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula by cleansing blood. It cites thousands cured and urges purchase through druggists. The report also mentions Maxwell on trial for Preller's murder in St Louis with a confession of chloroforming the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Maxwell
Preller
St. Louis
W. J. Huntley
Lockport
East Wilson
N.Y
W. J. Huntee
N. Y
I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Damages Case in Marion Court Over Iowa City Riots
The Swafford versus Graf case for injuries from the Iowa City riots last summer is on trial in Marion circuit court. It began last Thursday and will likely extend into next week. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Milton Remley and Mr. Rickle. for the defendants Mesara Boal Parrall and Major Thompson. The courtroom scene resembles a sparring match as counsel debate the lengthy litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swafford
Conrad Graf
Iowa City
Marion
Milton Remley
Town City
Rickle
Cedar Rapids
Mesara
Boal and Parrall
Major Thompson
Muariou
Personal remedies and public figures in 19th century advertorial notices
A variety of testimonial snippets and promotional lines appear from 19th century readers. A Manuel describes relief from salt rheum after Papillon Skin Cure. Master Workman Powderly comments on temperance. Mrs. E. Sweeny touts Parker's Hair Balsam for hair health. Senator Butler mocks public reception of a show in Washington.
Remarkable Cure Claims For Dr. Kings New Discovery
D A Bradford of Chattanooga reports a severe lung cold cured by Dr Kings New Discovery after several other remedies failed. He now uses it for his family with good results. Trial bottles offered by J H Bacher Co. Also notes Woolfords Sanitary Lotion promises rapid cures for mange and skin issues. The Savannah News quotes hair length reason for Southern men and promotes Tor Bust Salve for many conditions. Sold by I M Thompson Monticello Iowa. FOR SALE BY J H Backes ee rly.
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D. A. Bradford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Betne
Dr. Kings
J. H. Bacher & Co
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Urrick É Doxsseh
Jerry
Washington Critic
Jerry-Murphy
Hennepin
Jerry Murphy
Washington
J Washioton
D. C
Rev. Geo. Rettig
Michigan
Repress
Chicago
Knights of Labor
Uncle Sam
Board of Missions of the Reformed Church of the United States
Kingdom
Messrs
Spies, Schwab & Co
Jickson
Union Depot
Ft. Wayne
Ind
General Wayne
Court House
Orphans Home
Reformed Church
J. R
Messrs. Rosa
Schaefer & King
Kahn
Velon
Ricklefs & Houser
Wills & Deitrick
Geo. Stabler
L. Tucker
Chicago, Iowa and Pacific Railway
Fredrika
Bremer County
Dubuque and Dakota
Tripoli
Illinois Central
Independence
Anamosa
Jones County
Chicago and Northwestern
Clinton Age
Linn Union
Clay
Cullen
Maquoketa
Clay Milla
Erelong
Board of Supervisors
Francis Morgan
Dakota
John Young
Sam
O. L. McDaniels
Onslow
Cascade
Clay Mills
Cass
Bill Nye
Jeff Davis
Indianapolis Journal
Hns
A. Manuel
Ass't
G.P. Agt
CO. RT
PLR
Parker
E. Sweeny
Hamburg
Butler Fa
Frank R. Reed
Yale College
Hudson River
Grinnell
Woolford
I. M. Thompson
Lowa
Bucklen
J.H. Backes Eerly
PTL At
Ia al A
Wills & Doutrick
H. Schipman & Co's
EB. J. Tryon
IMED
Edward Hoyt
Scotch Grove
Lows
Monticello Bank
National Bank
M. L. Carpenter
S. 8
Hed
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