Resignations and appointments in Civil War era notices
The document reports Rosnar Toomne resigning the office of Secretary of State of the Southern Confederacy in favor of Hunter of Virginia. It notes Liu Coustr Dr J B Laxs appointed assistant Surgeon of the Sixth Regiment of volunteers and records deaths from sunstroke of Jane Witsr and Joux Cotzims in harvest fields. It covers political remarks, a new daily mail between Winthrop Station and Quasqueton, editor changes at state papers, a burglary in Monticello, and various Civil War updates including general officer appointments and regional business developments in Iowa towns like Dubuque, Independence, Monticello, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls.
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Rosnar Toomne
Southern Confederacy
Hunter
Virginia
Liu Coustr
J. B. Laxs
Marios
Sixth Regiment of Volunteers
Camp Assox Camp Admits Delaware Jones Men For Militia
A company organized by Captain J Jones gathers about twenty five men from Delaware and Jones counties to enroll in the militia at a Lake Poosta area. W W Milla the regimental officer expects thirty more within two days and plans departure to Burlington later this week. Local anecdotes mention Henry Littleton catching a mouse weeks earlier and ongoing skirmishes with few details.
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Cart
Coon
Delaware and
Jones Counties
Hie
W. W. Milla
Buriington
House burned after warnings in road to Ooketa
A man named Sullivan saw his house on the road to Ooketa burn to the ground last Thursday after neighbors warned he would invite arson if he joined Heath's cavalry company. The piece notes lynch law sentiment and hints at the arsonist’s identity, though no culprit is named. It also mentions J. W. Taylor being appointed Ascletant Quartermaster in the United States Volunteer service and praises his integrity. A Delhi landlord’s tavern ball ends in mishap with sardine shipments and a misadventure involving a turkey prior to supper.
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Srcusston Hovss
J. W. Taylor
Cae Oy
United States Volunteer Service
Taylor
Qualiax Geil
Delhi
Turkey
Babee
St. Lawrence
Jordan
Tropics
Bat
Poland
Stark
Exhibition on Early Apples At Local Horticultural Meeting
Yesterday's session focused on early apple varieties with displays led by Se sate im Seale and Leeg worth. Belle de Chevy and Belle Obstenay were highlighted along with Summer Peers, Lawten Black, and a winter Geome Derche type. Attendees discussed hardy cultivars and practical orchard insights for improved yields.
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Cius
Sei
Leegworth
Edge King
Beeboo
Fragmented account of hunting and sport practices in a hazy 19th century text
A rambling historic excerpt describes duck hunting methods and eccentric lures, including a live eel tethered to the body to attract waterfowl. It notes observers on shore and hunters bagging birds, with reference to training youth and odd hunting traditions.
Hints to Sportemes on Ducks and Fishing Lore
The piece offers humorous, scattered observations on fishing life and fish lore. It touches on eggs or spawn, old sayings about fish, how anglers once cooked and valued fish, and odd musings on rods, gear, and a fisher’s outfit, ending with practical idle guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonks
Tom Re
Missouri Volunteer Report From Front Near Springfield
General Lyon leads 1 500 troops with two artillery pieces marching from Springfield to Cane Creek to engage a Confederate force of 590 to 800 mounted men. The encounter results in several killed or wounded on both sides with prisoners taken and a rout of the enemy into the woods. The dispatch notes widespread devastation in areas seized by secessionists and describes harsh weather and strenuous marching conditions for Missouri volunteers.
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Casa Timas
Uf Ver
Merrit
Furayth
Cenall
Ark Chess Line
Columel
Sprinsseli
Menmbont
White River
Wus
Ouark
Leon
Missouri
Gien
Sweeney
St Louis
Wesegala
Springfield
Lyon
McC
Springfeld
Cane Creek
Totten
Grove
Jerry Howard
D. Greaves
Fe Oan
Iowa
Ipinfeld
Ozark Mountain
Quark Riter
America
Cooper
L&e.p
Arrival near Rota and Springfield report during Missouri campaign
Milton writes from Rota Aug describing camp movements and skirmishes between Kanes cavalry and Jackson's pickets. He notes Captain Malone and Cap. Lyon preparing to reinforce Missouri, with 6000 white troops against 20000 Confederate forces, Springfield 120 miles away, wagons slow and mules six per wagon, uniforms for Iowa regiment awaited.
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Rota
Cel. Wyman
Reus
Pacific Railroad
Cap. Malone
Re Cater Pone Ioak Denen
Regiteent
Ives
Springfield
Goa
Lycee Wreer
Jackoon
Kanes
S.de
Kanens
Cee Mae
Lyon
Missouri
Spriegiiid Asil
Let Lowa
Gateane
Col
Bites
Milton
Fragmented OCR Note From Local Register
Fragmentary OCR text mentions towns and states with unclear names and scattered terms. The legible elements include references to registers, patrols, farmers, and a list of unclear place names, suggesting a damaged archival note rather than a complete news item.
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Journal of
New Yeek News
SY Freman
Jos Fontaed
Argos
Council A
Lea Baris
Doscgus
Loway Herat
D. A. Mahony
Grain markets show little activity amid price holdbacks
Grain traders report no notable operations at current prices as farmers refrain from selling. Wheat prices rise slightly with improving national quotations and several lots selling high. other grains show minimal movement.
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Coffin’s Grove, Delaware Co
Parstre Courry
Janes Witsr
Joux Cotzims
Davenport
Gasetis
Judge Williams
Hammon
Winthrop Station
Dubuque and
Sioux City
Quasqueton
Independence
Custos Country
Duniin
Lyons Advocate
R. H.sylvesten
Town City Reporter
State Press
Jones County
A. Greenwald
Monticello
Hos
Samoart Curtis
Congress
Bull’s Ban
Lincoln Guards
Camp Warren
St. Louis
Senate
Sam'l. B. Curtis
Ass't. Q. M's
John W. Taylor
John W. Rankin
Henry Z. Curtis
Richard McAllister
J. McKean
Wm. Allen
Biuacxsawx
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Case
W. W. Fourr
Rusestt
G. W. Coves
Fanwitt & Johnson
Piven
Bisner
C.C. Guman
Republican Party
Aesod
Dabeque Herald
Crittenden
House of Native
Louisville Journal
Oiney Ieee Ed
Eee
Es Piotr Stl
Dubuque
TIMES
City News
Tari Bas
A compPani
J Jones
Erond CavaLar Rangi
Percy Saiki
Jockin
Poosta
Henry "Littleton
Beate
Towa
N.S Adjutant Senccal
Jenks
Becky
Deere
Uthey
Sporsmen
Lionr Israntey
Citioena
Ous
Citiern
Alf
Telag
Geutral
Thamar
Prian
Treawonsren
Meath
Patters A
NW J
Wiens
Vira
Canced
Troe Badpet
Britsepet
Coan
Rew Hier
Soniresal
Warhindos
Pashsamioc N.Y. Rend
Sng
Orrica
Jos. Chapman
Jamies Lonre
Othr
Seine
Baston Coffsee
Rio
Mir
Aly Begoe
Laguira
Peta
Esiccs
Juniata
Norway
L&ad
S&c
Young Hyson
al Pani
Barre
City Securities
State Bank of
Town
Tate Bank of Chic
Bank of the State of Indians
New York
New England
Ac Credit
Boston
Chicago
Eelin
Gant. Miike
Vresents
Ted Kr
Panay Swepper Gente TC
Nason
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