Preacher Dunbar's Tragic Life Ends in Pauper's Grave
The Rev Edward Dunbar author of the hymn There a Light In the Window For Thee Brother died a tramp in a Coffeyville jail and was buried in a pauper's grave. His checkered career included a Leavenworth conviction for bigamy and a later Minneapolis marriage to Eunice Been Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dunbar
Coffeyville
Kan
Dunbar
Leavenworth
Minneapolis
New Bedford
Mass
Edward
Divine
Kansas
Eunice Been Lewis
Evangelist
W. D. Webb
Second Judicial District of
Austin H. Young
Young
Topeka
Unclaimed Letters at Monticello Post Office
A list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Monticello post office advertised October 17, 1898 includes Fred Davis T. O. Scott and A. N. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fred Davis
T. O. Scott
A. N. Hill
President's Iowa Tour Praises War Leaders and Unity
The president's nationwide trip is hailed as nationwide support for his war policy. Iowa sends 11 Republican congressmen to back the administration, pledging harmony to uphold national aims. The speech honors Manila, Santiago, Puerto Rico and the trench heroes, urging unity and praise for the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Congress of Friends
American
Europe
Iowa
Manila
Santiago
Puerto Rico
Washington
Greene
Paul Jones
Decatur
Hull
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Logan
Farragut
Porter
Cushing
Lee
Jackson
Longstreet
Iowa money boosts farming and credit ease in new era
The article extols Iowa farmers and stock buyers handling crops and markets with local capital. It notes abundant money in banks, favorable loan terms, and reduced dependence on eastern financing, with optimistic views on political and economic stability. It contrasts favorable conditions with criticism of sensationalist war reporting and yellow journalism. It also includes two classifieds for land and a rental residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Whatever Is Best In The Grand Eternal Quest
A reflective verse excerpt by Ella Wheeler Wilcox on accepting life’s trials as part of a divine plan. The speaker asserts that sorrow serves a purpose, growth comes through suffering, and all events align for final good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Journals
Yellow
Omaha Bee
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Dr Salmon on Hog Cholera Treatment Findings
Dr. D E Salmon summarizes two control methods for hog cholera, stamping out and antitoxic serum. He notes stamping out faces farmer resistance and serum shows more promise, with serum from immunized horses or cattle curing sick hogs and protecting healthy ones. He cites 1897 results saving over eighty percent but urges larger tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Property transfers and legal notices in Iowa townships
A dense list of real estate deeds records transfers in Anamosa, Oxford Junction, Madison and Wyoming townships, naming buyers and parcels such as lots in Preston's, Flanigan and Moore’s, Walnut Ford Addition, and Mani gan's additions along with section designations. A separate local item reports Elam Ralston jailed on charges of stealing a gold watch from J. H. Thompson during the Odd Fellows event, with bond set at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Moore
Emma’s. Felton
Flanigan & Moore
Oxford Junction
C. A. Preston
C. Ei. Walton
Preston
Hale
C. W. Wilber
B. EK. Rhinehart
Anamosa
D. A. Peet
W. T. Shaw
Ssssenaeeneee Seneeneseeeerennes
J. A. Bronson
Kirkland J. Calkins
Walnut Ford Addition
Scott and Skinner
O. J. Odell
O. J. Felton
Flani M
Odell
Manigan
Wyoming
Madison
Sylvia J. Walker
South Addition
Strawberry Hill
Gan
John McNally
L. A. Silker
Ford
G. I. Lovell
H. M. Carpenter
Monti- Qoh
Eliza G. Gray
Charles H. Stout
Wayne
Sec- Lion DA
Edward White
L. M. Carpenter
Elam Ralston
Gregory
J. H. Thompson
Delmar
Odd Fellows
Ralston
Jas. Ralson
Maquoketa
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Other Health Tidbits
An assortment of old ads and quips noting DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles burns and sores with over twenty million samples distributed. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure and a wartime bricks of flour experiment, plus a brief Amiel quote on effort and courage.
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DeWitt
D. C. Prader & Co
D.C. Prader & Co
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption in Plainfield
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois was told by her doctor she had a hopeless consumption case. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption she improved from the first dose and, after six bottles, was healthy enough to do her own housework. Free trials at D C Prader Co drugstore large bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Buth Berkeley
Salina
Kan
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Ilinois
King
D. C. Prader & Co
Targe
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Franklin Hart
West 32d St
New York
Eugene Bland
University of Virginia
Iowa General Election Proclamation for 189 November
Governor Lesuia M. Spaw proclaims the general election to be held Tuesday November 8 189. offices to be filled include Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Supreme Court judges Attorney General Clerk and Reporter of the Supreme Court Railroad Commissioner and multiple district judges. Also lists vacancies to be filled and amendments on constitutional representation and apportionment.
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Lesuia M. Spaw
State of
Iowa
A.D
Supreme Court
Horace E. Deemer
George W. Perkines
Congress
First Judicial District
Second
Third
Fourth
Wirth
Sixth
Seventh Judicial District
Eighth Judicial District
Ninth Judicial District
Tenth Judicial District
Eleventh Judicial District
Twelfth Judicial District
John C. Sherwin
Chas. Helley
Thirteenth Judicial District
Fourteenth Judicial District
William B. Quarton
Foirteenth Judicial District
Charles L. Davidson
David J. Palmer
Charles M. Waterman
James M. Bollinger
William A. Spurrier
Charles A. Bighop
John J. Tolerton
Pranklin W. Platt
Lot Thomas
General Assembly
Benjamin F. Carroll
Marion
H. M. McCully
Johnson
Joe A. Edwards
Delaware
Frank F. Merriam
Dickinson
Emmet
Osceola
M. K. Whelan
Twenty-sixth
House of Representatives
Hiram Arnold
Jones County
Anamosa
Medical Testimonials and Patent Remedies Featured
A collage of endorsements and quotes promotes patent medicines and tonics. John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness cured by Dilectric Bitters, while Edison praises female quickness in machinery. Advertised items include Dr Sawyer’s remedies and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with retail notes from D C Prader & Co. and testimonials on health claims.
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DeWitt
Prader & Co
Ultimate Skin Salve Sells With Satisfaction Guarantee
Advertisement touts salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chaps chilblains and corns with a guaranteed cure for piles. Offered at 26 cents a box by D. C. Prader & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Prader & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Blood
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
HE Montzelle State Bank
National Bank
Parwell
F. M. Hicks
Richardson
Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
E. Sukes
John Schweitzer
Wm. J. Proctor
G. Henry George
William Stabler
O. H. Soetje
The
Lovell State Bank
George L. Lovell
R. 0. Stirton
R.U. Ricklets
J. §. Hall
J. W.W. Doxsee
Hermwian Sandhouse
Nicholas Heist
D. E. Pond
North America
Startford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
John Gibson
Geo. C. Call
Ledyard
Upper
Des Moines
Algona
R. Harman
Geo. Morecroft
Benhard Johnson
Ry Curtiss, D., E. Penn, P. M
Jewel Stoves and
Jewel
Jewel Stoves
MEL Ter Tsche As
Eastwood & Chase
Mertweltn
Bowen’s Prairie
Marr Fanenr
Cascade, Town
Burrell
Cedar Street
J. W. Doxsee
Dr. Salmon
John Baker
Theodore Roosevelt
Alabama
France
de. Sawyer
A. Kempf
Maine
Miss la Fitte
Mr. Spooner
DeWitte
Puck
English War Department
I. C. Prader & Co
Amiel
Bias Girth
WM. Ayres & Sons
Castoria
LS I
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
United States
Saal
G. L. Donson
LM. Shaw
Hobson
Boarder
Colon
Indianapolis Journal
Thomas A. Edison
Admiral Schley
Thireen
DeWitt’s
Howells
Bucklen
Ceca
Rovar Bune
Pei the
Caupet
Ofan Serco
Grand Rapids Furniture CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
Tre Grapig
Bell, Tainter
Fdison
Macdonald
Dept. Go
Columbia Phonograph CO
State St
Chicago
Ill
Paris
St. Louis
Baltimore
Washington Buffalo
Harger & Blish
Main St
Dubuque
Illinois Central BR. R
Cicago
Springfield
Omaha
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Davenport
Farley
Kansas City
West
Calmar—Freight
Davenport—Freight
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