Greenback Demageugism and currency politics debated in Iowa
The Ames Intelligencer denounces the Independent party as deceitful on finance. It praises John D. Gillett and argues the campaign favored local salaries over national currency policy while noting a large recent gold inflow may spur speculation and require cautious repayment.
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Demagouges
Gregory
Paine
Hoggatt
Irwin
Graves
Watchman
Congress
Republican Party
John D. Gillett
Defore
Gillett
United States
Kirkwood
Washington Township
Hays Nor
King Nor Banke
Out of the woods to thrift and national prosperity
The article argues national prosperity rests on real economic growth rather than party politics. It notes abundant crops and revived manufacturing, cautious capital, and a shift from long credit to shorter terms, urging merchants to build purchasing power through frugality and solid foundations.
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Iowa
Has John Kelley Lost Sanity Says Sun in Troy Speech
The New York Sun questions John Kelley as a potential madman after his remark that orders given were for the city and people's benefit. The piece notes Kelley is the Democratic nominee for New York governor and reflects on his influence ahead of November 1880.
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John Kelley
Tammany
Troy
New York
Sun
Jous Kelney
New York Democracy
Cornell
Foundered Farmers Warn Against Overwork and Ills
The Herald of Health warns foundered farmers that sudden muscle strain and overwork harm the body. Cold and rheumatism injure elasticity, risking lameness and fatigue. Daily baths and proper care can strengthen the skin and prevent colds while improving vitality.
October Days Promise Long Warm Fall Ahead
The piece notes a spell of glorious October weather seen as a precursor to a lengthy mild autumn. Weather prophets predict continued warmth with light storms through October and November, a brief storm around the 25th, and frost nights in December, with overall low rainfall and a memorable pleasant season.
Flowers and Pills Ad From Van Valkenburgh Co
An old advertisement declares O and C pills sold by Van Valkenburgh Co and praises love and joy with poetic lines about roses, footsteps, smiles, and tears. It presents a blend of medicinal sales and sentimental verse common to period notices.
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van Valkenburgh & Co
Administrators Notice for Anna Graham Estate
The Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appoints John A McPfast as administrator of the estate of Anna Graham deceased. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the administrator. Notice dated September 26 1879.
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Circuit Court
Story County
Iowa
Anna Graham
Anid County
Thore
Wall Court
John A. McPfast
Divorce notice in Story County filed against Mary E B Peterman
State of Iowa Story County file shows Solomon P Peterman seeking a divorce on grounds of adultery. Mary E B Peterman must appear by noon on the second day of the court term starting November 12 1879 or default and judgement will be entered. Attorney Cyrus E Turner represents the plaintiff.
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State OF Iowa
Story County
Mary EB. Peterman
District Court
Solomon
Peterman
Cyavus BE. Turner
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption on Property in Section Six
On November 13 1876 the south half of the north quarter of the southwest quarter of section six was sold for taxes for 1875. N A Rainbolt bid in the entire property and holds a certificate of purchase now. Redemption expires in ninety days from service, otherwise a deed will be made.
Notice of Redemption of Land Sold for Taxes
Notice to F Blood and all others with interest in Nevada Story Iowa land block 39 lot 10 that was sold for 1874 75 taxes and bid in by N A Rainbolt who holds the certificate of purchase The right of redemption expires within ninety days from service and a deed will be made unless redeemed N A Barypott holder of the certificate.
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F. Blood
Nevada
Story County
Iowa
N. A. Rainbolt
N. A. Barypott
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Cheap Cash Store
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Chamberlain Clark
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Thayer’s
N. B
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Chicago, Ll
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