Idol of the Farming Public Faces Fall Polls
A fragment notes a political figure described as an idol of farmers, who is expected to gain support in the upcoming fall elections. The text references public meetings and persistent farmer admiration, with a critical tone about sellings and banners. Nevada, Ia. is mentioned as a location related to Z. C. Marcuett.
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Amarin Manentnstead
Merica
Roe of Wits
Thresherman
Z. C. Marcuett
Nevada
Grant Delegation Split to Chicago Sets Cincinnati Watch
Cotorave dispatch notes a solid Grant delegation heading to Chicago. Arras signals a national focus on Cincinnati where Republican suspense ends as Louisiana selects seven for Grant, seven for Sherman, and two for Blaine.
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Chicago
Louisianna
Grant
Sherman
Blaine
Democratic Convention Delegates Narrow to Denison
The Democratic Congressional Convention meets at Denison on June 16 and limits Story county to three delegates. Iowa Blaineites should concede that John Saerman’s strength outside Ohio would likely shift to Grant if needed.
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Denison
Story County
Iowa
Blaine Narrowly Leads Delegates in Nominating Fight
Coxercise Blaine gains six votes from New York while delegates from other states express preferences for candidates except Pennsylvania. Grant remains strong and nears the coveted total of 379 in the nomination contest.
Debate Opens on Agricultural Appropriation Bill
Mr Covert told the House that practical farmers think the Department of Agriculture only distributes seeds and makes reports. He said this is not the full truth and stated the exact opposite.
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Covert
Department of Agriculture
Coverts
Grant Nomination Faces Republican Party Opposition
The nomination seems blocked only by possible missteps from his supporters as delegates have been won. Debate centers on whether those delegates will use their votes amid mounting resistance to Grants nomination expected by Wednesday.
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Grant
Grants
Garfield backs Grant at Chicago convention nomination
Gen Garfield departs for Chicago to serve as Secretary Sherman's aide and likely place his name in nomination. Congressmen head to Chicago amid intense interest as supporters and opponents debate the strength of Grant versus alternatives.
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Chicago
Grant
Garfield
Sherman
Chicago Tribune
Illinois result stirs Democratic praise on Grant nomination
The N Y Tribune notes Illinois jubilation over Grant likely securing the nomination at Chicago on the first ballot. It cautions Republicans to pause and think ten days, arguing party unity may falter if it follows foes’ favored path.
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Illinois
Grant
Chicago
N. FY. Tribune
Democrats Set 9th District Convention for June 10
The Dodge Times notes Democrats in the 9th District plan a June 10 convention in Denison Crawford County to nominate a candidate. P. M. Guthrie of Carroll County is the only announced hopeful, backed by supporters along the Chicago and North Western Railway corridor.
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Crawford County
P. M. Guthrie
Carroll County
Vfl Dodge
Logan’s Farewell Address from the Civil War era
A fragmentary excerpt portrays Logan’s bleak reflections on political power and violence. It references Leon Logan, Long Jones, Dao Shepherd, and others, noting revenge, fear, and a vow to keep peace while mourning no one for Logan’s death.
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Leland
Lake Forest
Charley Farwell
Long Jones
Dao Shepherd
John L. Beveridge
Logan'e
Charles
Cultivating Water Lilies Shows Simple Home Bloom
Miss Rackman of St Joseph County Indiana shares a simple method to grow Water Lilies in a yard tub. A shallow bog with lake bottom soil and several lily roots produces seven buds by July and a flowering display by August. Each year more blossoms appear, with light manure in fall and boards over the tank to protect and improve the display.
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Miss Rackman
St Jooseph County
Indiana
Miss. R
Political Soundings on Grant Blaine and 1880 Vice Presidential Prospects
The Cincinnati Gazette finds Grant stronger than Blaine, while the Chicago Times questions Sherman’s VP run. Logan hints at a Tilden ticket, and Georgia lacks Republican opposition to Stephens. Springfield Republican notes Logan’s win boosts Grant’s nomination odds but also risks defeat in November. The Baton Traveller cites Gordon’s resignation as a possible Tilden VP bid. Hartford Courant weighs Sherman, Edmunds or Washburne as sharper paths to Grant. Charleston News argues Bayard could beat Grant and sweep key states. Watterson says Tilden would yield the presidency to party’s choice and urges noninterference by delegates.
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Tilden
Hartford Courant
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