Civil War is upon us. People's passions are kindled, all party distinctions fall away, and everyone must adopt a firm stance. Whatever our differences of opinion before, we are all in agreement that this Union, which took us in under its protective…
Like many newspapers of the period, the Iowa Staats-Anzeiger published annual New Year's greetings for its readers. This greeting includes a poem on the new year of 1889, which reveals the Democratic leanings of the paper by lamenting that Grover…
Complementary Calendar for readers of the Dubuque National-Demokrat; the accompanying text notes that the newspaper was founded in 1856, making 1886 the 30th anniversary of its founding.
Murderous Attack on Secretary of State Seward.
The joyous excitement felt by the whole country upon receiving the news of Lee's surrender on Monday last has now given way to deep sorrow. This past Saturday morning, the telegraph brought news that…
While it is uncertain who organized this masquerade ball--either the proprietor of Ham's Hall or another group that rented the hall--they are clearly proud of the prize money that they have set aside for the best costumes.
Three advertisements concerning Mardi Gras activities in Dubuque: 1) a masquerade ball in the German City Theater (Deutsches Stadttheater) with prize competition for the best costume; a ball in City Hall sponsored by the German Aid Society; a…
With the departure of Peter Gehr as co-publisher, announced here, Joseph Eiboeck assumed sole ownership and control of the Iowa Staats-Anzeiger. He also began to build a network of local agents, listed here, to promote subscriptions.