Floods Hit Mississippi River Towns Debuque Prairie du Chien
Weather and flood notes describe Debuque water levels around twenty three feet above low water and Prairie du Chien with silted rails under water. Davenport cemetery flooded, coffins washed, mills and shops afloat, while political mudslinging dominates county conventions and an interview with Colonel E D Fenn reveals Democratic election hopes.
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Debuque
Pa du Chien
Mississippi
Dabuque
Prairie du Chien
Davenport
Crop notes from Am Otho Kansas paper last week
The crops look promising with wheat gathering in Dickenson county. Sixty five families sought aid at Bays depot. Settlers in Trego county plan relief bill departures. The exodus from Kansas draws attention as people head to and from the state.
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Otho
Kansas
Bays Aid
Dickenson County
Trego County
Terael
Democratic Party nominates Hancock for president in 1868
The National Convention places General Winfield Scott Hancock of the United States Army in nomination as Democratic candidate for president. Critics say the party backs a strong union general but carries weak reconstruction and wartime records, while opponents label the party and Hancock with harsh portraits.
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Democratic Party
Ciscinnsti Yeserdly
Winfeld Scott Hancock
United States Army
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Union
Gebsilion
Republican Party
Amee
Stregg
Democratic
Political attacks and clashes mark 1870s Democratic critique
The piece surveys Democratic attacks on Republicans across the North and South, cites Montgomery and Montgomery meetings, mocks Donnelly and Davis, and notes party aims about election laws and governance. It frames Democratic hopes as futile and hints at electoral reform battles and pay issues for deputy marshals.
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Montgomery
Ala
Finley
Tilden
Donnelly
Congress
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Sarah A. Dorsey
England
Democratic Party
Orkel
Ole Donett Othrine
Marshels
Y. Tribune
The Democratic Record on Election Laws in 1879 Session
A historical review describes the 1879 extra session to repeal nation election laws as aimed at safeguarding states sovereignty and combat fraud in cities like New York and Cincinnati. It notes President Hayes vetoes on repeal bills and the eventual passage sans funding, ending with a muted return home for winter.
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Congress
New York
Cincinnati
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
United States
Denison Review Targets Editorial Puffery Over Grant Stand
The Denison Review rebukes editorial writers from Sioux City and Des Moines for praising various figures and “puffery” while belittling 300 Grant men who stood by their choice. It accuses them of inconsistency and manipulation to intimidate Grant supporters.
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Register
Grant
Sioux City
Clarkson
Des Moines
Perkins
Sam Clark
Chicago
Denison Review
Lightning rod swindle exposed in Pilot Mound tale
A Pilot Mound resident, visiting town to consult an attorney, fell victim to a lightning rod scam. He paid twenty dollars, signed an order, and a second man inflated the bill to 190 dollars by following the back of the order. The attorney advised immediate prosecution for the barefaced swindle.
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Pilot Mound Township
Boone Republican
The Farmer Horsethief Nelson Escapes Then Captured Again
Nelson, an escaped horse thief from Greene county, was recaptured near Dysart after stealing a horse from Shellrock in Butler county. He fled from a buggy while being pursued by Sheriff Smith, then fled seven miles on foot before losing the stolen team. The arrest occurred south of Dysart near the county line, with additional rewards offered by Sheriff Smith and Michael Redmond.
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Ergie
Nelon
Greene County
Nelson
Smith
Dysart
Shellrock
Butler County
Mr. Byam
Elson
Vinton
Michael Redmond
Dyeart
Redmond
Vinten Eagle
M. Stalker
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Munter
Coachman
Tom Thumb
Sampson Morgan
Ray Eelipse
Honter
Old Coachman
Rainbow Mare
O d Coachlan
Seldon
Pantine
Volunteer
Markey
Symmetry
Master Forcce
Massadonicua
Grand Turk
Goodlass
Ter George
Ted
Henderson
King George
Thomas
Mr. Robinson
Master George
Burnaby
Forrester
Weathersill
Londo
Blythe
Booth
College Farm
Stalker
Btory County
Lows
July Scribner issue highlights vivisection debate and travel art
The July Scribner presents Dr. Albert J Lefingwetl’s balanced look at vivisection with cautions against cruelty and lack of anaesthesia. It features Brownell’s critique of The Younger Painters of America, illustrated works, and travel pieces from Palermo to Syracuse and Coney Island. It also covers Muir’s Heart of the California Alps and other western sketches, with portraits of notable figures and scenes from Denver to Vienna.
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New York
Scribner
Albert J. Lefingwetl
Brownell
America
McClellen
Palermo
Syracuse
Bolles
Riordam
Lathrop
Bishop
Coney Island
Volk
Blum
Sayre
Smedly
Brighton
California Alps
John Muir
Sierras
Ernst Pees
Rocky Mountains
Ingersoll
Denver
Peter the Great
Vienna
Paris
Tartare
Edelfeit
Chelmowski
Maurice Howard
Princi- Grant
Canada
Greatorth-west
St. Nonotas
Daniel Thorough Beard
New Illustrated Stories and Pictures in Major's Big Talk
The page previews a Revolutionary War scene with Elizabeth Zane Fort and a five hundred Indians encounter. It highlights J E Kelly and W C Ritter illustrations, plus tales by Geo J Varney Mary Wager Fisher Lucretia Hale and Louisa May Alcott. It features Frank R Stockton and Noah Brooks serials and a Fairport banner event.
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Elizabeth Zane Savings Fort
J. E. Kelly
Phil Kearny
Montgomery
Geo. J. Varney
Mary Wager Fisher
Lucretia P. Hale
Australia
England
Patty
New England
H. McVicar
Jack and Jill
Louisa M Alcott
Fairporggine
Noah Brooks
Iti
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Ee Blanchard
Witwater Clase
Bam
Pera
Farsners
Icine J
District of
Boone County
Waex
E. D. Fenn
Nevada
Coleonel Fenn
Fenn
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Mane
Garfield
Lincoln
Leister Edmunds
Oakland Times
Pacific Coast
Springfield Republican
Roscoe Conkling
Aston Burr
Atlanta Constitution
Dem
Sam. Randall
Sam Randall
Democratic Record
the Farmer Horsethief
WM. Clark
Huntington & Tilden
Mississippi River
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Surender
The
Polka Dots
Defy
Crockery
Billiogs
Simmon
Simmons
J. H. Zeilin 2 CO
Philadelphia
Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
Wright & Child
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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W. H. Stennet
Ag’t
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Chicago, Il
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Pang
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Great Central Wheat Belt
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Coat — Ity
Pacific Momestead
Thos J. Kimball
Ticket Agt
Rocky Mine
Thos. L Kimball
Gen's Pass, & Ticket Agt
Kansas City, Mo
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D. BE
Cornell
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T. Temes
City
Guilmette
F Ch Pad CO
ToLane
Castoria
Harness Shop
Goble
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H Side St
South
Iteerie Ames
Haverly & Co
E. Haverly & Co
Insurance Agency
Geo. W. Ashton
Etna
Wartfora
Conn
Continental
Firs Association
Phil
Tnsurance Company of North America
Phenix
Hartford
Opers
Dominion Peacock
Matt. Morrison
Painter & Glazier
Hamw
Fae
Church Co
Church & Co
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