Grant’s Commendatory Words On the Iowa Brigade
Historic notes recall General Grant praising the Iowa brigade famed for its marches battles and discipline. It highlights at Atlanta two rebel regiments attacking its position and Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy of the Thirteenth Iowa leading a river crossing to plant the first Union flag atop the capitol. A Des Moines visit with Judge Cole is also mentioned.
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Thirteenth
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Columbia
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Judge Cole
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The Root of the Fatter and a Dyspepsia Remedy Cure
A man in an eastern city recounts years of digestive trouble and failed doctors before finding relief with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He credits improved appetite and health after one week and a complete cure after two packages, noting the digestives and aseptic pepsin as active ingredients. The ad claims the remedy strengthens digestion and nerves without tonics or sanitariums.
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United States
Canada
Great Britain
Grant and officers visit Crocker home during Iowa tour
President Grant and General Ankeny drove past Gen. Crocker’s home at Fourth and Crocker streets after a reception. Grant saluted, calling Crocker a true general, brave and true, as the brigade logged 4,200 miles by land and 5,300 by boat and rail.
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Des Moines
Cole
Grant
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Gen. Crocker
Fourth and
Crocker Streets
Crocker
Commonwealth
Honorary member joins sixth annual Crocker brigade reunion
In Des Moines 1891 Hugh R Belknap son of General W W Belknap is made an honorary member. He recalls his father’s words from a 1885 Iowa City reunion urging Crocker brigade loyalty.
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Iowa City
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George
Crocker Brigade
Grandview Notes Busy Week In Town News
Rev Henry Gray preached at the Congregational church last Sabbath. Mrs Tucker and son from Columbus Junction visited P C Wagner. L A Reiley of Wapello was seen on the streets Tuesday. W A Gray spent Sunday with his parents. H Christy of Wapello the real estate man also on town Tuesday. A J Feustel and family visited Fairport Sunday. B Coder and A Brown of Letts in town Sunday. D M Bridges sold a rubber tire buggy to Lewis Leiberknecht. Chas McGill hauling lumber for a new barn. Miss Carrie Miller and George depart for Bowling Green Ohio. Miss Gertrude Rogers from Muscatine visited the Langs over Sunday. Threshing machines are busy. R Inglehart of Davenport was in town last week. Bell Telephone crew added extra wires on their line.
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Grandview
Henry Gray
Congregational
Figures Grown in Iowa Impress Oak Grove Grower
E. Strong of Oak Grove brings Iowa grown figs to the Journal office. The tree, starting from an Illinois sprout, has been potted and kept indoors during winters. Now five to six feet tall, it has produced a good crop this year.
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Oak Grove
Iowa
Journal
Mr. Strong
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President urges nonpartisan tariff board in Logansport speech
The president urged a nonpartisan tariff board to adjust duties as needed, arguing tariff policy should be a business matter not party driven. He warned against frequent sweeping changes while stressing expert inquiry and rapid but measured readjustments to fit national needs.
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Milwaukee
Congress
Tariff goal to protect American workers and living standards
The speaker argues tariffs must safeguard the American workingman’s standard of living by equalizing labor cost with abroad. He insists laws avoid favoring foreign industries, and emphasizes national victory through education, pay, and citizenship, citing Civil War parallels and Appomattox.
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Republic
Appomattox
Boston Return Fare on Nickel Plate Road Offer
A round trip to Boston for 19 dollars via Nickel Plate Road from October 7 to 11 with return by November 12 after ticket deposit. Three daily trains with through sleeping cars. Dining options include club meals from 3 cents to 1 dollar. City ticket office 111 Adams St Chicago. contact John Y. Calahan, 113 Adams St Chicago. The Journal 16 cents weekly.
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