Fifty Years Ago in The Courier January 1864
In the cold snap the mercury fell to 50 below at Fort Snelling Minnesota and 30 in Waterloo. Waterloo foundry is for sale due to the California fever. Cedar Falls Gazette notes 400 cars to haul freight from recent railroad blockade. Nebraska reports drifts 25 to 30 feet high. level snow about one foot. Five froze to death on a stage between Vau Clair and LaCrosse. New Year’s Day baby deaths noted. Illinois Central Railway has 3000 freight cars. 600 built in past year. Chicago trains move 90 daily. Central railroad expansion signals Chicago growth into a big city. A resident loses fifty sheep in a late storm. Speculators write to families losing sons in the war offering to return remains for a fee. a Ferguson son is returned alive after initial mispayment.
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Sparta
Wis
Vau Claire
LaCrosse
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
the Central
Winter Cold Grips Iowa as January Records Loom
Twenty years ago on a Wednesday in 1804 reports the Iowa cold snap with Dubuque thermometer extremes and forecasts the coldest January on record. Notes the senate confirming Gato Sells as district attorney, hints at a dairy agent appointment, and mentions Col. Longley’s Des Moines committee work. Also details a revival fire in Wellman, a jail scene in the county, and local ads including auto repair and a farmwoman’s reminiscence in Mason City.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Monday Blues and the Quiet Philosophy of Ruth Cameron
Ruth Cameron writes a reflective column on Blue Monday, arguing Monday’s dislike grows from tired routines and Sunday excess. She links altered meals, reduced exercise, and overcrowded rest days to why Monday feels heavy, then muses on anticipation and rest in weekly cycles.
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Bac
Mons
Olive Tablets Offer a Simple Health Boost
A historic Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild liver and bowel aid. The ad claims they improve complexion, energy, and digestion by gentle cleansing, calling them a substitute for calomel. Sold in 10¢ and 2¢ boxes by The Olive Tablet Co. Columbus.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablet Co
Columbus
Secret home hair dye recipe from actress interview
An actress in Chicago reveals a simple at home mix to darken gray hair and soften it. The recipe uses bay rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine, and water, applied twice weekly to restore shade and allegedly reduce apparent age. It also claims to promote hair growth and relieve scalp issues.
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Blanche Rose
Chicago
Ill
A Good Plaster Merritol White Liniment Ad
A Good Plaster Merritol White Liniment praised as a splendid remedy for sore throat cold on the lungs croup and chest pains. Apply by saturating a flannel cloth and using as a plaster. It penetrates well without blistering and is described as very effective. Exclusive agents include Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co.
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Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Saloon Petition Signatures Declared Void
Des Moines Jan 21 Judge Preston of the supreme court affirmed a district ruling on Ottumwa saloon petitions. The court held signatures gathered by L A Mongerson, labeled not a reputable citizen, invalid, leaving the petition’s validity in question despite 64 names.
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Des Moines
Preston
Supreme Court
Anderson
Wapello District
Ottumwa
Board of Supervisors
Wapello County
Woman marks 40 years on farm in Mason City life
Mrs. Cornelia Wait Cannon of Mason City Iowa just celebrated her 1st birthday anniversary and her life record of domestic steadiness stands as a long farm tenure. She has lived on the same farm for 40 years, her current home, illustrating a remarkable life of continuity.
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Mason City
Lis
Clover Leaf Club
Cornelia Wait Cannon
Real estate transfers inked in Waterloo and La Porte City deeds
Firestone sells part of lot 7 in Wasson’s addition La Porte City for 1 dollar. Ria T. Cowin transfers Cedar River park lot 2 Waterloo to Emma Bana field for 600 dollars. J R Rector and Arthur Husmann convey Waterloo lot 2 block 5 Burnside addition for 1 dollar. Judith Hall to J W Pease Cedar Dale lot 1 Waterloo township for 1 dollar. Jesse Swanger to Jacob Telsing part of G Robinson’s addition for 2400 dollars. Elmwood Cemetery Association to W C Munger estate part of Elmwood lot 4 section I Waterloo West for 112.50 dollars. Home Park Land and Investment.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Firestone
A. B. Osborn
Wasson’s
la Porte City
Ria T. Cowin
Emma J. Banafield
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
J. R. Rector
Et Alto
Arthur P. Husmann
Burnside
Judith Hall
J. W. Pease
Cedar Dale Ylat
Jesse E. Swanger
Jacob Telsinger
G. Robinson
Elmwood Cemetery Association
W. C. Munger
Elmwood Cemetery
West Waterloo
Home Park Land and Investment
Linden revival attendance and notices from Watters will
The Linden revival continues despite weather with Rev W N Baker delivering a sermon on salvation. Attendance remains strong and sermons will continue throughout the week. Special music and gatherings planned with Grace church men’s group attending and Mrs Cran dall and Mrs Skillman hosting cottage prayers at 2 30 Thursday.
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Linden
Linden M. EB
W. N. Baker
Ain
Mr. Baker
Kark Baker
J. B. Howe
Men's Brotherhood of Grace Church
W. N. Walter
Amanda Crandall
Nevada Street
B. Skillman
Linden Avenue
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Cedar Falls
Nebraska
Ferguson
Mercury
Senate
Gato Sells
Northern
W. I. Mioody
Nashua
Minors Central
Col
Charles L. Longley
The
Courier
Hoxie
Wellman
Chamberlain
F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Roosevelt
Robbins
Hiram Johnson
West Fifth Street
Detwiler & Heffner
Ruth Cameron
Ohio
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Bargain Annex
New York
White Store
Bridge Street
East
Hepist
Witand
Eas
Saredieni
Pula
Boston
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Nestac
Sorkar
Aed
Stavers Ieilat
Cariack
Cnat
T'E Cedar River
Cedar
Tir Avnit Company OF
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MM Ben
Isabel
Hidverson
W. AM. Watters
Reginald Watters
Collert
W.M. Wattiers
W.M. Watters
Mann-Schaefer Music Company
West Fourth Street
Ayre
Polk County
W. R. Cothern
Tussell-Lamson Bldg
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