Barron and political dispatches in Benton County Herald
The April 27 1880 Benton County Herald from Vinton IOWA reports on correspondence policy, listed agents for subscriptions, and a mix of political commentary. It cites Tilden fundraising for famine relief, discusses Grant and third term debates, and notes Senate actions on Mexican war veterans pensions, Albany lobby history, and Annapolis competitive exams for engineers.
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Benton County
Vinton
Iowa
Barr
Jrase Sherry
J.C. Rouse
Buxytox
Agw
Homer Township
Homer Towns
Hickego
Jagres Colustey
Shareup
Belle Pialn
I CG. G. Tuner
Hasranp
Wat- Ins
Weer
Davis
Taxcacp
Fre- Ae, Surdtee, Esq
Herats
Is Gro
Eictakpson
Seenator Voorhees
Senate
Committee On Pensions
Lowa
Jacob J Tuyue
Tate
Wiiton
A. Trrossey
Winton
Wealthy Men In New York Dominant In Private Wealth
The article compares fortunes of major figures in New York and London, noting John Jacob Astor and William H. Vanderbilt as the city’s richest private wealth holders. It cites Astor’s fortune near 100 million? dollars, Vanderbilt above 3 million dollars annually, Rothschilds’ vast wealth, and Jay Gould’s estimated 25 million dollars with potential growth.
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London
Paris
New York
England
Duke of Westminister
John Jacob Astor
William H. Vanderbilt
Astor
Mr. Vanderbilt
America
William IL. Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Wealth and politics in late 19th century America
The piece surveys wealth magnates in New York and Frankfurt, noting Edward H. Green and Henry Hilton as railroad fortunes and bankers in Frankfurt, plus numerous lesser millionaires. It shifts to a moral lecture on marriage and money by Robert Collyer, then reports Ex-Gov. Bilger of Ohio arguing Ohio as battleground for parties, with a string of historical election tallies and Democratic prospects for 1880.
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Txpiana
New York Tribune
Ohio
Wasingetos
D.C
House
Hayes
Gen. Ewing
Congress
Democratic Party
People's Branch of
Hurd
Panatoa Railroad Company
Tlouse Post Office Committee
South America
Park
Panama Railroad Company
West Coast
England
Treasury
Roach
Mr. Blaine
Mulligan
Oakes Ames
United States
Edward H. Green
Henry Hilton
Cornelia M. Stewart
A. T. Stewart
A. T. Lees &Co
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Rothschilds
Stark
Scotland
Robert Collyer
Bilger
Allen
Bishop
Foster
Dr. Kixe
Dr. Kine
A. L. Hoywood
Vinton
Simpren
Kappes
Yall
Oroney
Semson Medicine CO
Max 191
Biutalo
N.Y
Winds Smash Spencer Barn Mill in Batavia Company Split
High winds hit Spencer area with a windmill at Mrs A I Spencer's barn toppled and wrecked. The Challange Mill Co Batavia built it for about 100 dollars. Otis Chase hosted a violin gathering with friends last Friday evening before the hostess fell ill. Frank P Spencer visited Independence and contacted W S Stewart & Co. Fairview school opened with Miss Emma Nichols as tutor. Frank Wakefield rented R D Babcock's farm. Lizzie Crossland returned from Independence recently.
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A. I. Spencer
Challange Mill Co
Batavia
Otis Chase
Frank P. Spencer
Independence
W. S. Stewart & Co
Fairview School
Emma Nichols
Frank Wakefield
R. D. Babcock
Friend
Lizzie Crossland
Youmrail
Gold Outflow Prompts Caution Over Trade Balance
Exports exceed imports but recent weeks show imports doubling exports. Customs revenue nears 1.25 million dollars as Europe repays gold loans, risking gold scarcity and potential hard times if trade remains unbalanced. Advisory note urges safer spending and less debt. promotions for Hop Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve appear in the column.
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United States
Europe
Mort
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S. J. Tilden
New York State
The
New York Herald
Leadville
Butte
Grant
Commercial
New Jersey
Jobber Grant
Republican Party
Springfield
Chicago
Brooklyn
Albert Stickney
Messrs. Eugene Kelly &Co
Ireland
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Mn. Murat
Atsrean
Cincinnatii Commercial
Washington
Hustead
Olio
Robinson
Albany
Harpies
Utica
Annapolis
Engineer Corps
Spencers Grove Stets
Bucklen
Blairs
Blairstown
Auesshaiad
T. M. Giberson
Arlend
TM. Giberson
J. F. Pyne
Herald Building
Benton
F. Pyne
Tnwonas
Ik Ls
D. Jr. Des Rochers
Arthiuaskaville
BP. Q
Thomas
Nev. J.aWory
Wyoming
Foster, Minuunn & Co
Buffalo
Tuesias
Phelps
N. Nore
Seletric
VanSchuck & Stevenrgon, Co
AL. Hopwood
Deely
H. Young & CO
Hk Kb
J.C. Traer
Trier Bros
E.F.B. Langstroth
Hopwood's Drug Store
Culver
M.D
Marysville
Caudor
W. A. Tewesburyt
Attorneys At Law
Vinton, Benton Co
J. IL Hedges
James Wood
Viton
Towa
Idsu Dnstlee
Ley
Vous & Dillingsley
St. Clair& Voris
Watson Sons Bank
W. C. Connell
N O. Coornne
WM. P. Wnlpple
Liaw
Watson & Son's
Lowi
Jasper Jones
Tow
D. Cobbey
Ab Law
Oftery
Thuy Krakwan
Tracer & Burhan
J. W.iffany
Niett
Vinton Tows
Singleton
Salti
J. ¢. Rouse
Justice of the Peace
M Lie
Hetiton Neva
Renton Ey
L. W. Burdick
Lenton
Nichol
Nichols & Burniam
Office Larve’s Sure
Town
Dent
L. H. Cady
Attorney At Law
PosinMci, Upatyur
Vinton, Tows
Xold de
W. BH. Young & CO
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Orv
Lester
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Capitol Building
White House
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Sinithsonkusnstitute
Vernon
Higton
Tisner
Liu
Mall
Canada
Asiss Robbins
Fulton Street
Boss
Robin Hood
Benton Co
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