20 May 1869
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Newspaper
Tipton Advertiser
Location
Tipton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1869
Page
1
A reflective note urges voters to choose fairly and calmly, calling for cool heads and fair play under the Golden Rule. It highlights the upcoming decision, and promotes purchasing affordable goods from F P DEAN'S opposite the Square for those in need.
A midnight dream spurs two brothers to investigate a Cross Roads cottage where a robbery in progress unfolds. They free an old man, rescue a frightened girl, and capture two assailants, revealing a tale of hidden wealth and a prison break.
A fragment from a Granby lead mine tale recounts a cave misadventure and a fable hereabout a married miner and his wife. The boy narrator explains a claim with sticky clay, rich ore, and a home hydraulic scheme. The story blends danger, humor, and household dynamics around mining wealth.
Pianos organs and melodeons offered by Hite include Steinway and other major makes. George A Prince & Co and Hagelin’s organs and melodeons are shown with market prices and full warranties. Star organ and melodeon recently added to the list. Auction terms and prices noted.
The piece reflects on the Lord s Prayer as taught by Jesus and spoken by mothers. It emphasizes reverence for God the Father, hallowed name, heavenly kingdom, daily bread, forgiveness, deliverance from evil, and giving glory to God. It celebrates the prayer as wonderful and beautiful and as a guide to faith and obedience.
A Leavenworth paper describes a proposed 1000 foot wide sixty foot deep ship canal across Illinois to the Mississippi lowering Lake Michigan levels and reshaping geography. It contends Niagara Falls would be dampened, Chicago would dominate, and vast new lands would emerge as Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Detroit Milwaukee rise relative to high water. It predicts Mississippi navigation by the largest ships and steam tugs enabling New Orleans to Chicago sailing in four days.
A curious tale of Sam Hodgers seeking a rich claim at Groundhog's Glory while the owner and wife were away. A 12 year old boy held information about the land, and Sam questioned the youth after inspecting the site. The narrative leans into humorous frontier patter and misadventure.
Six young ladies in an English boarding school sent a valentine to Pope Pius IX and an accompanying letter. The Pope’s assistant Cardinal Antonelli replied in French, then the Pope sent an Italian blessing. The girls, who joked about giving up chignons and long dresses, lithographed the documents, and will hand the originals to the girl who suggested the stunt. The prank remains a lighthearted incident without real changes to the girls’ styles.
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