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26 Aug 1875
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Ottumwa Democrat in Ottumwa, Iowa
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Newspaper
Ottumwa Democrat
Location
Ottumwa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1875
Page
1
TO CLUBS TO Clubs of TEN at $1.50 per Year in Advance
Tiny damaged fragment lists a subscription notice addressed to clubs of ten. It mentions a price of $1.50 per year paid in advance and signals an administrative or publication renewal request. No other readable details are evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Allen
Newark
Ohio
National Bankiay
United States
The Democrat endorses state rights and party lines in Iowa
This four cent weekly plans a September 10 enlargement to forty eight columns and will be the family friendly organ of the Democratic party. It pledges support for Des Moines convention nominations and for opponents of the Republican party including Liberal Republicans and Anti Monopolists. The paper promises thoughtful treatment of questions, not rabble opinions, with stories, anecdotes, and local news for the center table family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Democrat
Weekly Democrat
Subscriptions Offer for Club Copies and Annual Rate
Ten copies priced at 15 dollars with one copy by the club’s letter. Single subscriptions set at 2 dollars per year in advance.
Will There Be a European War Heralded by Herzegovina Revolt
The article analyzes the Bosnian Croatian insurrection and its widening scope across Herzegovina, notes competing interpretations of motives, and discusses how foreign powers Austria Hungary Russia Germany may be manipulating events. It warns that a broader European war could redraw the map, depending on Western responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatic
Vienna
London
Berbir
Dubicza
Kostainicza
United States
Chicago
Herzegovinian
Croatia
Austro- Hungary
Cirleuthania
Dalmatia
Turkey
Herzegovina
Europe
Austro-Hungary
Austria
Russia
Peter the Great
Crimea
Prussia
France
England
Black Sea
Bosphorus
Germany
Chicago Times
The Death of Jean Valjean Reveals Fabled Past
Jean Valjean whose real name was Martin Foisemolle, a native of Yerves in Seine et Oise, France, died recently. Convicted in 1542 for killing a priest, he was pardoned in 1852 by Louis Napoleon after famed cholera service, later prospering in Persia as a physician before returning to France to amuse himself with children, a fact that drew admirers despite his convict dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Valjean
Martin Foisemolle
Yerves
Seine-et-Oise
France
Louis Napoleon
Persia
Clergyman's Double Pun at a Wedding
A clergyman made a double pun during a wedding uniting Benjamin and Ann for a joke filled ceremony. When asked how the couple appeared, a friend replied that they appeared Annie-mated and Bennie-fired, a playful wordplay moment at the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Ann
Annie
Bennie
Hair Lightening Claim From Soda Solution
Scientific American notes that washing hair with a weak soda solution twice daily can turn hair blonde or kill it. It claims two New York socialites owe their golden hair to a nut-sized piece of soda in a quart of water, but cautions against interfering with nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scientific American
Johnsons Last Words and Johnson’s Will Mystery
Greenville letter recounts Mr Johnson’s final remarks praising American self reliance and patriotism as crowds quizzed him on state affairs. It notes uncertain disposal of his estate estimated near $125000, mentions a cholera era will, and describes grave enclosure plans and condolence letters from diverse citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
The
Atlanta Constitution
Carter
Johnson
Napoleon
St. Helena
Fair Grounds
Andrew Johnson
Rumor Ties Editor to Al Gernon Sartoris Drink Incident
George H. Butler, former Consul to Egypt and current Arcadian editor, calls a provincial press rumor political slander. He claims a clambake Sunday tale says the editor of this paper intoxicated Mr. Sartoris at a clambake and escorted him to the Executive cottage at midnight, with an editorial card pinned to Sartoris's coat tail, amid disputes over past official posts. Butler notes he is the first to publish the claim, making the matter noteworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Butler
Egypt
The
Arcadian
Algernon Sartoris
Sartoris
Circus Rope Walker Sparks Boy's Dream of Fame
A twelve year old boy at a circus tells a friend he wishes he could perform as a rope walker but his parents push him toward schooling and insist he will never become somebody. The remark captures a youth's longing versus parental expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Blackfeet man indicted in fatal yard slaying
A Blackfeet husband killed his wife after she hurled a skillet at his head for withholding money for a new dress. He disposed of her body in a back yard and buried her near the river, avoiding legal divorce proceedings. The report notes the violent act and the couple’s strained marriage.
Barber Shop Robbery Threat Near Griswoldst
Yesterday morning a long-haired, thickly bearded stranger entered a Griswoldst barber shop. When asked if he wanted a shave he replied, I would. He drew a navy revolver from his hat, cocked it, and sat in the chair with the weapon ready.
Barber Keeps Silence During Threats While Shaving
A Detroit Free Press excerpt quotes a man issuing violent threats about hair cutting dandruff and a hair restorer. The barber remains silent as he shaves the man, illustrating a tense exchange captured in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Sale of a royal menagerie at Islington sale
Frank Buckland reports Manders royal menagerie sold August 4 at the Agricultural Hall Islington. Prices ranged from £5 10s for a wombat to £150 for two young lions and £39 for a zebra with other animals sold to London dealers and zoos. Prices reflect winter travel constraints and temperaments, with many animals bought by Jamrachs and Wombwell’s agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buckland
London Daily News
Agricultural Hall
Islington
Brinsley
Abyssinia
England
Bob
Jamrach
Jerry
Zoological Garden
Regent's Park
Diabelas Ursinus
Taunton
Zoological Gardens
M. Charles Jamrath
London
Wombwell’s
Edmons
Mr. Rice
Bristol Gardens
Hamburg
Boston Bard Sings Despite Cold Beneath Window
A Boston man with a cold sang under his sweetheart window. The moment mixed humor and tenderness as he performed a playful tune about a cub and a garden bed, creating a bittersweet memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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