Slavery as Security in 19th Century Notes and Sales
A historical note on promissory instruments secured by enslaved people, detailing a 1841 note by Benjamin Hopkins with 48 slaves including a mother and children. It describes default rights, sale of enslaved individuals, and a 1852 Louisiana bill of sale listing four slaves with ages and prices, set within a broader context of slave valuation in 19th century America.
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AEC
Charles W. Knoop
Black Hawk National Bank
Iowa
Benjamin Hopkins
Chatham County
Georgia
Robert Habersham & Son
Robert 1 Wabersham& Son
United States of America
George
Wil- Nama
Bill
Henry
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Cedar Falls Woman Claims Cruelty in Divorce Petition
Cedar Falls woman Flor W. Chase files a divorce petition alleging cruelty after a quarrel at her husband’s store where she was attacked and injured. She cites $25,000 in personal property and $25,000 in real estate, seeks occupancy of the home, an injunction against molestation, $190 monthly support and $100 monthly alimony pending final hearing.
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Flor W. Chase
Dissolve Corporate Existence of Iowa Life Insurance Co
Articles of dissolution of the Iowa Life Insurance Company were filed yesterday with county recorder Jennie Bird. All remaining policies have been placed with International Life & Trust Co of Moline Illinois, with Charles Wright president and Miss Finis D Cobb secretary attesting the dissolution.
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of Iowa Lifes Insurance
Misa Jennie
Bird
County Recorder
International Life & Trust Co
Moline
Charles Wright
Finis D. Cobb
Towa Jifa Insurance Company
Ferguson
Crimes Reflected in Waterloo Police Station Bulletins
A long, vividly worded piece describes a Waterloo Police Station bulletin board crowded with circulars from sheriffs and detectives across the country. It details rewards for missing persons and wanted criminals, including notable sums and items, with anecdotes of humor and urgent appeals from families.
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Waterloo
America
Doyle
Kit Carson
Agere
J. A Vraniak
Virden
St. Louis
Lourider
Freq Harrison
Gabriel Mourns
Henri Bollat
New
Police circulate wanted list across nations and missing autos trend
The Waterworks bulletin board displays a Saskatchewan circular and notices from California and New York detailing fugitives, abductors, and stolen vehicles. Names include Mazza, Connors, and unidentified suspects as police seek arrests and recoveries while warnings spread nationwide. An estate probate assigns Mrs. Neva P. Chapman and Mrs. Jennie P. Orrick as heirs and Charles W. Chapman as executor.
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Natale Manza
O'Brien
St. Louis
Mazza
Varius
California
Jack Connors
San Quentin
Jack
Iowa
Jimmy California
Wateroo
Saskatchewan
Canadian Mounted Police
Publican Department
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Jennie E. Schenck
Neva P. Chapman
Jennie P. Orrick
Waterloo
Charles W. Chapman
Testatrix
Building ceremony marks start of Paul Davis project
The Paul Davis Dry Goods Co plans a Tuesday groundbreaking at Fourth and Commercial streets with Paul Davis and Hawkeye Building’s A H W Coward turning the first dirt and wheel, Mayor Gragg presiding. J E Jolson to speak as workers begin clearing the old foundation before laying a new one. The Davis store will close briefly for employees to attend. Queen Alexandra owns opera glasses valued at 28000 dollars.
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Imrs& Steps
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Paul Davis
A. H W. Coward
Hawkeye Building Company
NU-TONE claims stronger hogs and worm control
LONG-GREEN NU-TONE is advertised to revive run-down hogs and keep healthy hogs in prime condition. It expels worms and larvae, aiming to prevent recurrence if pens stay clean. The product is billed as preventing diseases by boosting appetite, flesh, and overall resilience, making hogs hardier and more energetic.
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Turkeys
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Jlorak Fharmicles
Charles City
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