Republican State Ticket and Crop News From Iowa
The Express lists political nominees for governor lieutenant governor and supreme court, notes Seabents on flax yields in Eastern Iowa, 1880 mail volume in Chicago, an acre yield in Stark County Illinois, and California wheat crop estimates. It also comments on Garfield Arthur cabinet prospects, Ellis Kirkwood’s senatorial chances, and editor marriage humor among Nevada widows.
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Kirkwood
Omaha Republican
Iowa
Wilson
Kasson
Pratrichburg Items From Pramirsora Aged 1881
Pratrichburg items report editor vacations for John and Ben, rail tax debates in Anamosa and surrounding townships, Judge Stacy guiding the 8 percent tax issue, Rev J M Poland’s reassignment, Mr Beyes’ illness, and a runaway team incident causing harness damage with no major injuries.
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Mississippi
Anamoga
Northern Pacific Road
Railrom Enterprise
Stacy
Anamosa
J. M. Poland
Beyes
Jackson County
Joseph Whitney
The Great Store House of Knowledge Britannica
The Britannica is hailed as the century’s standard encyclopedia begun in 1771 and now nearing its ninth edition. It combines authoritative scholarship with popular language, rich illustrations, and systematic updates, marketed widely at a reduced price through local agents.
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Huxley
Mivart
Carpenter
Turner
Proctor
Lockyer
Max Muller
von Bausen
Nichol
Blackie
Keith Johnson
Venables
Encyclopedia Britannica
Britannica
King of
Encyclopedas
Phi
Stoop Shoulders Warned In Burr Letter On Health
A historical critique notes slender frailty among varying nations and urges outdoor life and improved study habits. It cites Aaron Burr’s warning to his daughter Theodosia about slouching, claiming potential health risks and stunted growth. Miss Burr later gained fame for beauty and intellect.
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Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Gov. Alston
South Carolina
Bure
Comet Discovery Coincides With Garfield’s Passing
Intelligence from Warner Observatory Rochester reports a new bright comet in Virgo. First seen by EB E Barnard in Nashville and claimed for Warner prize. This marks the fifth comet since May, with four appearing from the same region in the sky.
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Warner Observatory
Rochester
Virgo
Garfield
EB. E. Barnard
Nashville
Tenn
Prof
Swift
Warner
Play Actor Marries Actress Onstage After Performance
Clarence Ostrander, star of Burphan’s Electric Light Company production of the Merry Wives of Windsor, wed Miss May Wentworth Van Slyck on stage in Des Moines. Rev S B Hunting officiated as the audience watched the ceremony with company members in character. Curtain fell after the onstage vows.
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Drs Moines
Trying Situation on Court Street Car over Greenwood Side
A Brooklyn Eagle scene shows a placid old lady arguing with a conductor about which side of a bridge Greenwood cemetery lies. The exchange escalates as she fears being misled and warns of a tombstone trip if she is not let off.
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Court Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood
Cedar Rapids
Iit Gily
Herald
Fishblatt to Lecture in Mon cello at Palmer House
Prof E N Fishblatt M D plans another visit to Mon cello at the Palmer House on Thursday Oct 20 to discuss opening a new branch as local buildings are crowded. He cites his success treating hip diseases and related ailments, with multiple case testimonials from Davenport and Burlington.
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Moncello
Palmer House
Cedar Rapids
Brown
Fishblatts
Burlington
Prof. Fishblat
Prof. Fishbatt
I. Bogart
That Girl of Yours Written for Tex Exmnan
A fragment rich in period moralizing warns mothers to guard daughters from disreputable suitors while praising caution. The item also notes Hon. S. S. Farwell’s 1881 visit, and highlights the American Agriculturist Octogenist issue with listed contributors and topics.
Cross Eyes Straightened in Two Minutes by Ether
In August 1831 Dr EB N Fishblatt performed a swift operation on Henry Stines after 130 years of crooked sight. Under ether, the procedure lasted two moments and proved painless. The doctor offers free treatment for those unable to pay and will visit Monticello on October 20.
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EB. N. Fishblatt
Henry Stines
Monticello
Charles City Intelligencer
White Bronze Monuments Endurance Report Letter
A 1881 letter from I J Grirrin, treasurer of the Soldier's Monument Fund, seeks opinion on white bronze durability. He notes the monument erected two years ago in Mayville, praising its beauty and durability and preferring white bronze for future monuments. The missive discusses East Coast opinions and endorsements for the material.
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First National Bank
Sina Sina
Sina Sing
N. Y
Winnam, Esq
Mayville
N.Y
I. J. Grirrin
Soldier’s Monument Fund
Notice to Bridge Builders and Public Notices in Iowa
Multiple public notices from Jones county Iowa include bids for bridge substructure at Stone City due October 19 1881, executrix notices for Lucien Rice and Elias Smith estates, tax reclaim warnings for properties in Anamosa Crockwell addition, and a partition sale by Irene Moore et al sale on October 6 1881 with lands described in sections townships and ranges in Monticello area.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Towa
Stone City
If. C. Freeman
Joan H. Saint
Com
Weer
Cook
D. Hester
H. D. Smith
North Range
Nedy
Nedyp
Lott
Crockwell
Anamosa
Circuit Court
Janes County
Iowa
Irene Moore
Dane Weaver
Monticello Bank
Mu Icello
Premaaus
June County
Sely
North Kanga
West Sth
M. Yoran
Kerense
Widow seeks dower in lands in 1881 Iowa suit
In Jones county a widow Pyrlinea Smith seeks referees to set off her distributive share of the estate of Eling Smith deceased. The hearing is set for October 10, 1881 at 1 PM in Anamosa county court. Heirs Munda Weikel Henry E. Smith Mary A. Waugh Ella P. Smith and Charles A. Smith are directed to appear or risk default.
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Circuit Court
Jones County
Iowa
Lucien Rice
Asyvid Costa
Anamosa
Hannal C
Elias Smith
Goéd
Jugaline
Towa
A. D
State OF Town
Efvns Smith
Munda Weikel
Henry E. Smith
Mary A. Waugh
Ella P. Smith
Charles A. Smith
Aid
Smith
Aid Eling Smith
P.M
Jesse
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Lowa
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Brooklyn Eagle
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EF. D. Curtis
X. A. Willud
N.S. Townsend
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Manry Miles
Cyrus Thomas
Entomological Commission
R. W. Fornas
Nebraska
BE. H. Leland
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Henry E. Burri
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H.D. Sacrii
Sal KE
Wales, Noyes & CO
Dunham & Leichhardt
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