Senatorial Convention for 33rd District Aug 4 1879
Republican Senatorial Convention for the 33rd District to nominate a State Senator meets August 4 1879 at 1 PM in Ames. Representation equals State Convention delegates with Boone county nine delegates plus Story county delegates. By order of Senatorial Committee T C McGaxt of Story and J th Jexnixos of Boone.
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Ames
Gaid
Boone County
Story County
T C. McGaxt
Story
Boone
Fenn Gains Point in Bluffs Trade Case
In Council Bluffs on Wednesday Dwight Fenn earned a chance to settle with Ed Campbell over a disputed last bid. Telegraphic dispatches describe the scene as Fenn pressed his argument while Campbell appeared dissatisfied with the result.
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Council Bluffs
Dwight Fenn
Ed. Campbell
Car
BE. D. Combec
Fenn
Campbell
Political Watchwords Echo Anti-Democratic Sentiment
A fragmentary excerpt proclaims opposition to centralism and royal symbols, condemns anti-Democratic ideas, and invokes 1861-65 battle memories. It references a grouping labeled SC.-Okolona (Alisa.) States as the source or context for these watchwords.
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Lincoln
Okolona
Alisa
Waterless Wells Plague Wm Leslie Near Carroll
The Carroll Iercld details William Leslie's repeated attempts to find water on his nearby farm. Despite sinking wells to forty or fifty feet, he gains only air drafts that whip loose boards and create a hurricane like wind accompanied by a rumbling noise.
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Carroll
Supreme Bench Member Offered Columbia College Chair
Ivvas Ditios of the Supreme Bench is tendered a chair at Columbia College as professor of municipal and real estate law with higher pay. He will likely accept, filling the vacancy on the bench, while Secretary McCrary will appoint his successor. It is unlikely a Iowa man will be offered the War portfolio.
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Ivvas Ditios
Supreme Bench
Columbia College
McCrary
Taft Seen as Republican Governor Candidate After Ohio Conventions
Ohio county conventions last Saturday point to Judge Taft as the likely Republican gubernatorial candidate. Republicans express belief that Sherman and Garfield are needed together, with emphasis on electing a governor rather than nominating a presidential candidate.
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Ohio
Taft
Sherman
Gen
Garfield
Chicago Tribune
Political mood shifts in Boston Merald article
Boston Merald argues independence amid the Democratic Congress and Republican President contest. It claims Republicans hold the advantage while Northern voters see no real grievance over army use and view Democratic escalation as unnecessary. It states the President’s refusal to sign won't boost Democratic capital in the North.
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Boston
Merald
Democratic Congress
North
Democratic Congressmen Face Record Over Expedi ent Honesty
The text argues that Democratic congressmen hesitate to sacrifice principle for expediency. It warns that a bad record on core issues clings to a public figure like a shadow and predicts political risk from actions contrary to constituents.
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J. Y. Sua
Crop reports from over 100 stations favor wheat and corn
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes increased wheat and corn acreage with both crops in excellent condition despite a dry season enabling plowing of previously untillable lands. While some local drought damage exists, recent rains are helping. Hay and other crops face lower yields due to reduced sowing and dry weather, but overall prospects are strong.
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Scuxpar Morsisg
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Annual tax on Democratic economy cripples court printing
The piece argues that the annual economy drive harms U.S. Court printing by delaying important business until next year’s appropriations. If the Legislative and Judicial bill fails to pass by July, court operations will face serious public inconvenience due to underfunding.
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United States
Beecher on Newspapers and Christian Progress
The sermon critiques the press as a malign influence on society noting newspapers shape news to taste and expose all, even private habits. Beecher calls major papers increasingly sensational yet still patronized by readers seeking virtue and patriotism amid a growing sewer of repugnant material.
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Sunv
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Democratic nominations at Council Bluffs Wednesday
The Democratic nominations at Council Bluffs on Wednesday included Judge I Trimble of Davis County for Governor, J O Yeoman of Webster County for Vice Governor, Reuben B Noble of Clayton County for Supreme Judge, and Irwin Baker of Warren County for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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I. Trimble
Davis County
J. 0. Yeoman
Webster County
Reuben B. Noble
Clayton County
Irwin Baker
Warren’ County
Hoggatt Poised as Compromise Governor Candidate
The Independent of Waverly reports L. Q Hoggatt may be nominated at the Day Molnes convention if Ingalls is not chosen by the greenbackers. Known as a hero of the Moth district, Hoggatt would ride his old gray horse in campaign drives, facing potential opposition and the risk of collision if selected.
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Hoggatt
Waverly
Molnes
Ingalls
L. Q Hoggatt
Moth
Carpenter
Moses
Carey
Aena
Westinghouse
Cowplere
Meret Sa
Chicago
Cacas
Pact
Mina
vKes
Morand
Wren
Una
Norah Wester Reno
Ls &E
Demagogic actions by Iowa congressmen noted
The writer denounces Town Gillett and Weaver for opposing a rider on an election law repeal, then backing the bill and opposing their own amendment. They accuse the兩m of demagoguery and serving the Democratic party while claiming principle. The piece labels Iowa disgraced by truculence and party expediency.
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Gillett
Weaver
House of Representatives
Iowa
Democratic Party
Pery
Sach
Marshall
Emigration to the West Expands as Settlements Multiply
The westward stream of settlers grows stronger. Over ten years Kansas drew many emigrants from Iowa, many leaving. some became homesteaders. Western states offer cheap farms, rail access to lead, and cheap labor, attracting foreigners seeking better conditions. Emigration has intensified recently, with rapid settlement and notable wheat farm expansion in the Red River Valley.
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Kansas
Iowa
Ftates
Mississippi
Fragmented 1869 Editorial Chat on Union and Democracy
An Indianapolis Journal note argues against a Confederate-style split and urges unity. The Cleveland and New York press outline tensions between North and South, while Philadelphia Press condemns Democrats and warns that the government must counter secession and defend Lincoln era principles amid rising party fraud concerns.
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Indianpolis Journal
Jssue
Cleveland Herald
North
South
N.Y
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Hayes
Senator Hill
Georgis
Lincolniem
Abe Linkhore
Onon Mous
Remark on Democracy and Patriotism
A speaker criticizes ineffective political action and asserts the impossibility of a majority of Americans betraying their country, arguing that true democracy relies on people’s loyalty and engagement. The passage reflects a fevered populist tone about national duty.
Chandler's 8P E20E and the Old Pro-Slavery Era Debate
A Washington era debate pits Republicans against Democrats as Chandler's speech on pro slavery draws Northern support and Southern backlash. The piece recalls Toombs Wade and other Senate figures, recounting threats and duelist bravado amid 1860 tensions and anti slavery strategy.
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South
Republican Party
Congress
Conkling
Edmands
Chandler
North
West
Lincoln
Shilod
Veteres
Senor Chandler
Toomb
Iverson
Mason
Butler
South Cerphea
Davis
Miss
Senate
Brandensburg
Falls of the Potomac
Loas
Stewart
New York
P Wade
Sumner
Kale
Gor. Chase
Ohio
Wad
Sena
Wade
Toombs
Ben
Mr. Wade
Seaater
St. Louie
Decision in Manson case ends with judge warning of lie
Attorneys J. D Springer and A. F. Meservey appeared before Justice Moody in Manson. The judge paused to consider a point of law and finally stated the court’s decision: one of the counsel has lied.
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J. D Springer
A. F. Meservey
Port Dodge
Damon and Pythias Friendship Note From The Past
The text recalls Damon and Pythias as close friends sharing care during illness and mutual aid. They supported each other financially, enjoyed long croquet games, sang in the same choir for years, and spent time at Darling's while exchanging humorous stories. Pythias’s boot and manner are described. Damon admired him, imagining a life with a partner who could match him.
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Damon
Pythias
Blue Ribbon
Darling's
Pythiss
Pythiaepe
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Ames, Spence & Hart P'saving
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Haverly
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Victoria
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Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
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Bigelow
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