County nominees praised for service and fitness at Nevada convention
The column highlights Frank Curtis as War candidate for Representative and D A Bigelow as Supervisor, praising their education, business skill, and public service. John R Hays is slated for Auditor, with Jay A King renominated by acclamation. Gillespie shows steady sheriff credentials amid broad support from delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Frank Curtis
Story County
D. A. Bigelow
Bigelow
Iowa
John R. Hays
Jay A. King
King
Shrievearty
J. F.gillespie
Nomination of Mitchell for County Surveyor
The passage lauds Mitchell for future trusted leadership as Superintendent and County Surveyor. It notes his long residence in the county, prior service as a county officer, and claims the people will support him and be glad to honor themselves by electing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B& . Mitchell
Local Paper Suspended Over Stamp Shortage
The Stuart Headlight editor notes the paper ran into trouble when a stamp shortage forced a suspension last week. Publisher demanded more fun and a lighter approach, but readers faced a pause in print as supply issues persisted.
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Tue
Stuart
Fan
Nei Brown Switches Scranton Gazette To Jefferson
Nei Brown relocates his paper the Scranton Gazette to Jefferson and drops the Republican ticket from his columns while promoting Independent nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nei Brown
Scranton Gazette
Jefferson
Price of Gold Reflects Greenbacks Parity
The Cincinnati Times notes the price of gold parallels greenbacks, suggesting the era of cheap money and government policy mirrors dark periods in recent history. It warns that currency value and gold prices reveal economic folly behind the greenback program.
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Cincinnati Times
Senator Morton Recovers Hope Rises From Illness
The Chicago Tribune reports Senator Morton at his Richmond Indiana home shows signs of improvement after a severe illness. The President has asked about his condition and the cautious optimism eases fears of a prolonged crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Morton
Senator Morton
Richmond
Ind
Story County Politicians Lost in Transit of 1830
The piece mocks lawmakers in Story County fixated on 1580 and detached from current events. It compares them to a maid who questions fulfillment of existence while mopping floors, asking where dreamers will be when heaven and earth pass away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Mars
Miners in Pennsylvania Strike Terror Tactics
Pennsylvania coal region workers have stood out for over a month, threatening violence as miners march by night in masks and armed bands. They drag resisting coworkers from beds and force swearing to Brotherhood commands, challenging families facing hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Brotherhood
Cheap land for all a fair demand in the Times view
Critics deride money men and communism while urging land policy reform. The INTELLIGENCER reprints a Cincinnati Times piece arguing for making land and farms cheap, proposing buyers of government land at $1.25 per acre should not be deprived of improvements or risk rewards. The author urges fair access to affordable farms for aspiring agriculturists.
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Intelligencer
Times of Cincinnati
People’s Journal
Portland
Maine
H. Hasnerr & Co
Stubbs as Iowa Governor Candidate Sparks Editorial Debate
The piece notes Mr. Stubbs, a Greenback candidate for Iowa governor, drawing attention across regions. It cites the New York Tribune mockingly proposing a swap with Hoxsey, but the author rejects any trade and vows to keep Stubbs as the opposition, praising his strong record.
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Stubbs
Iowa
New York Tribune
Greenbackers
Economists
New Jersey
Hoxsey
Indiana early days recalled by Governor Bier Williams
Governor Bier Williams addresses the Old Settler's Association recalling Indiana's pioneer era. He notes workers earned about eight dollars per month in produce and warns of misfortune and pests like the potato bug, plus a sharp foe described as aumbag in the form of lightning-rod men and insurance agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bier Jeans Williams
Indiana
Aumbag
Humbugs and political talk mislead voters in Story county
An old gentleman warns against humbug politics and promises that some local leaders push what cannot be fulfilled. He cautions rural settlers about “cheap money men” and “greenbackers” driving false reform rhetoric to secure votes with unattainable measures.
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Aml
Story County
Devastating Rock Island Train Wreck Near Des Moines
A rail accident on the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific line washed bridge supports under a bridge at Four Mile Creek seven miles east of Des Moines. Eighteen people died, with Sarnum's advertising coach among the cars. Names include J. K. Bolt and Boone's daughter among the deceased and Col. Lowry and his wife listed among the wounded.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Four Mile Creek
Des Moines
Sarnum’s
J. K. Bolt
Boone
Col. Lowry
Members respond on silver remonetization in Congress
A Chicago Inter Ocean survey compiles 197 replies from Congress members on remonetizing silver. Of Senators the split is 18 for, 5 against, 8 undecided. House members show 113 for, 13 against, 38 undecided, 2 not answering. Iowa officials express varied positions.
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Chicago Inter- Ocean
Congress
House
Iowa
Clark
T. W. Burpee
M. J. B. Cummineas
Gold Premiums Through 1862 Period and Market Reversal
The excerpt tracks gold premium trends from December 1861 through mid 1862, noting premiums rising to 15 percent by year end and peaking near 185 by mid 1864 before retreat. It highlights fluctuations, Civil War era greenback devaluation, and public sentiment toward gold versus greenbacks during economic turmoil.
Historic Gold Premium Fluctuations Through 1877 Highlight Market Swings
The record traces gold prices and premiums from 1864 to 1877, noting peaks and dips across years. It tracks key dates such as 4 March 1865 when the premium stood at 100, and late August readings around 105 to 154, with references to notable events like the Black Freley spike and ongoing price volatility in the era. The chronicle ends by listing daily figures for August 20–25, 1877, from Cincinnati Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oie Oak
Freley
Cincinnati Times
Five Hundred Feet of Omaha's Big Bridge Brown Down
August 25 dispatch reports a violent tornado and thunderstorm across the Missouri River between Council Bluffs and Omaha. The Union Pacific bridge spans were lifted from supports and plunged into the river, stranding travelers and delaying crossings until a transfer boat can be arranged. Replacement may take a month or longer due to custom ironwork needs.
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Omaha
Big Bridge
Brown Down
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Red Sea
Moses
Union Pacific
Plattsmouth
Entertaining Prof Renzo De Leo Arrested in Local Matter
A report recalls Renzo De Leo the self styled explorer and lecturer who toured the area last winter. He was found with Chas McAfferty in saloons near Fulton and East India references, charged by Constable McKinley with arraignment set and costs. The piece notes De Leo is intelligent and engaging yet prone to drinking.
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Holy Land
Courtney
Fulton
Chas. McAfferty
McAfferty
East India
DeLeo
McKinley
Ned
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Ames
Joan Us
Gear
Des Moines County
Frank T. Campbell
Jasper County
James G. Day
Fremont County
C. W. von Coelln
Blackhawk County
Milford
Jay
Indian Creek
J. F. Gillespie
B. L. Baughman
R. H. Mitchell
J. W. Boggess
Sampson
Derursa
Lam
W.F. Sarr
Hinam Price
Oliver
DR. C. Msflane
Atient
C. M?lane
Sheriff's
State OF Iowa
District Court
Cummings, Noble and Dodge
Gidding
Cal. Giddings
J. FP. Grewgarie
Fariwi
Beefy
Warran
Ted
S. H. Shelly & CO
A. Spray
M. C. Allen
N. A. Rampert
J. A. Fitchpatrick
N. A. Ratypott
Bey
Evans’ Block
Stickney & Pettit
Potter’s Hardware
M. Chaney
Queens
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Chas. B. Orser
Enre
Cork
Charles B. Orser
New City Druys, Express
Wm. Hulett
Bonebrake & Hulett
H. Larson
Ole Russell
Tilden & McLain
N. A. Ratyrott
KR. Peters
N. A. Raixpont
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
Story
Bat
Umberna
C. Lamb & Sons
Lusiber
Clinton
D. Noran
Main Street
C. D. Norman, Ag’t
N. B. Jacobs
Nondaga St
New York
Apothecaries Goods &E
Bigelow, Huntington
Wm. D. Lucas
Ames, Story Co
U. S
Europe
E.R. Chamberlain
Black
Anyn Graded School
Isaac Black
All Good
H. Bowers
Rome
N.Y
Wrtte
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