Washington Letter reflects vanished presidentialVirginia trip aftercare
Washington reports in 1886 that President Cleveland and guests canceled many planned appearances at the Virginia State Fair. Notes political rivalries, aristocratic stereotypes, and cabinet dynamics. Local town updates include some repairs, incidents, and a moving party helping residents through hardships.
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Virginia
Cleveland
Old Dominion
Richmond
Winnie Davis
Confederacy
Lee
Old
Grover
Washington
Fair
Bartholdi
N. Y
Bayard
Endicott
War Department
Accident traps pearl button in child’s nose and throat
In Wromme Wyoming on Oct 26 1886 a girl named Mary Paul pushed a large pearl button into her nose. Despite daylong efforts it was left until Sunday when it was swallowed with doctors Calkins and Paul from Onslow attending. The report mentions Mr Davis the new Methodist minister.
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Mary Paul
Dr. Calkins
Dr. Paul
Onslow
Mr. Davis
New Methodist
Cass Trinkets in Maquoketa and Area Gossip
Mrs. D N Bordwell with her nephew Mr Marsh visits an old friend in Maquoketa. Ezra and Mrs Ketcham return from an eastern trip. W G Condit and another colt cut the wire fence. F G Crane returns from Dakota. Arthur Hanna rents Mrs Ogden's farm and starts plowing. Several local moves and visits follow.
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D. N. Bordwell
Mr. Marsh
Maquoketa
Ezra Ketcham
W. G. Condit
F. G. Crane
Dakota
Arthur Hanna
Smith Condit
Frank Wright
W. L. Ketcham
Bowen's Prairie
Mrs. Brainard
Manchester
Will Ketcham
Scotch Grove Slivers and Local Happenings
Scotch Grove notes a population gain as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neff welcome twins. Lectures are announced at the Presbyterian church on November 4 by Rev. Wm. Gay with a large illustrating chart. Detours include visits by James L. Diven of Omaha and Fayette visitors at Neff home.
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L. M. Rice
Marion
Presbyterian Church
Espy & Rice
Slough
Anna Sinclair
Joe Neff
Joe
Neff
Wm. Gay
Gay
James L. Diven
Omaha
Neb
Joe Rice
Diven
Aultman & Taylor Thresher Co
Pennsylvania
Roland Glenn's
Davis
Fayette
Lillian A. Dean
Tipton
Letter from Mrs Eastman on life in California Monticello home
The letter from Mrs G S Eastman in California describes settling into a new home with views of orange and fruit trees, pleasant weather, and daily life including prices on local goods. She expresses vigor after illness and hopes for a visit from Mrs Walworth. The piece closes with President Cleveland shifting toward protectionism after Blaine speeches citing civic virtues and industrious citizens.
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West Fa
Broox
Mrs. Walworth
Jack
Monticello
Mrs. Hebberd
Eastman
Carrie
Cleveland
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Richmond
Chicago Club Defeated Four Times in Series for World Title
The Chicago baseball club has been beaten in four of six games by the Browns of St. Louis. The Browns are now the champions of the world.
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Chicago Baseball Club
Brown S
St. Louis
Cleveland Looms Large in Resignation Ethics
A review of 19th century proprieties notes President Cleveland’s demand that ministers resign before pursuing congressional nominations and recalls similar actions by May and Ohio figures. The piece links past governorships and presidential transitions with delayed resignations and cites historical context.
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Cleveland
Cox
Turkey
Congress
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Washinton
D.C
Congressman Collins
Mayflower
Collins
Patrick Collins
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Tme
Mallicoat
Main Street
Sarah D. Franks
J. K. Pixley
C. Newell
W. H. Peck
Webster Street
Jackson County
McGrew
Nebraska
Wromme
Cass
Scotch Grove
California
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Abraham Lincoln
A. E. Smith
Geo. R. Peet
Hastings & Wright
Carrell Herald
Simmons
KE. T. Taynorr
Agt
Grangers of
A. T. Stewart
Millionaire
New York
Hood
Boston
Jins
W. FB. Beyer
Garretsville
Obin
J. UL Bacher & Co
Roveksland
J. P. Bacher & Co
Maus
C. Brewster
Buffalo
C. A. M. Hubbard
North Chili
WILLS
Doutrick
H. Schipman & CO
Merchant Tailoring Department
H. Schipman
J. L. Gardner
General Undertaker
Eurnicure
Jones County
Flist Street
Jo Eg Monticello, Iowa
ER. J.tryon
Evergreen Farm Nursery
Callonor
Edward Hoyt
Grove
Iowa
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