Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday November 24, 1887 THE RIVER. The Big Advantage That Water Transportation Gives Dubuque. It Compels Low Rates——Dubuque the Coming Big Midway City on the Upper River. A Grand Factor in Dubuque’s Commercial and Manufacturing Superiority Over Interior Points. While glorifying over the High bridge which will add so much to Dubuque’s […]
Dubuque Daily Herald VOL.XXXIV THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1887 NO. 12,489 Our Illustrations The illustrations of the High Bridge given in this issue show a view as taken from the bluffs on the east side of the river. The High Bridge in the middle, the railroad bridge next to it, the East Dubuque landing in the […]
The Dubuque Herald November 24, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., November 24, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Light snow followed by fair weather, slowly rising temperature except in eastern portion; falling, followed by rising temperature; light to fresh variable winds, shifting to east and south […]
Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday November 24, 1887 W. H. Torbert. Wholesale druggist, 756 Main street. This is the oldest and most extensive wholesale drug house in the state of Iowa. It was established in 1836 by Dr. Timothy Mason, who had previously given a considerable attention to the drug business, as well as being […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday November 23, 1887 THE CHARITY BALL. Another Brilliant Social Success Scored by the Management of the Home for the Friendless. A Brilliant Assemblage at the Julien House Proves the Universal Popularity of This Entertainment. “There was a sound of revelry by night, And Belgium‘s capital had gathered then Her beauty […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday November 23, 1887 DUNLEITH & DUBUQUE BRIDGE. The Present Bridge to Become Virtually the Illinois Central Bridge on the 1st of January. As intimated in yesterday’s Herald, the Illinois Central management will after the 1st of January control and practically own the present Dunleith and Dubuque bridge. This involves a […]
Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday November 23, 1887 The Bridge Opening. Everybody Taking Hold With a Will and the Boom increasing. Nearly every person in the city is busy in some way preparing for the celebration. Some are getting ready for the trades’ display, some to turn out with the fire or military companies, or the […]
The Dubuque Herald November 23, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., November 23, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Colder, generally fair weather, with cold wave; fresh northerly winds, diminishing in force. Cold Wave. The following telegram has been received from the chief signal officer of the army […]
Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday November 22, 1887 The Celebration. Everything Progressing Finely and the Committees Report Enthusiastic Support by the Citizens. The executive committee of the high bridge celebration met last night together with the chairmen of the other committees. The various chairmen reported all matters under their charge to be rapidly progressing. The chairman […]
The Dubuque Herald November 22, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., November 22, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: fair weather, followed by light rain or snow, generally colder, light to fresh variable winds, shifting to northerly. Cold Wave. A cold wave will spread over Iowa on Tuesday […]