Local Herald Subscriptions and Agent List
Notice from the Benton Country Herald outlining that only letters from responsible parties with signatures are accepted. Listed agents include Jesse Suerny J C Rovse BowEN Homer township Turner Davis and others handling subscriptions and distribution in various towns.
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Jesse Suerny
J.C. Rovse
Bexton
Bowen
Homer Township
Jerald
Henalp
de Blau Fe
G. Turner
Henaxp
Wat- M3
T Ot Davis
Henacp
Fremont
Gijenpree Esq
Herald
Ellsbuns
W.H. Ettrep
Herard
Blatrs‘own
Jeff. Williams
Heralp
Florence
Congressional Ticket and Democratic Resolves
The slate lists FOR REGENT I CONGR, LTD Dist 0 fll vacancy HE J BOARDMAN Marshall Co Ticket For Senator COL J G C SUMMERS For Representatives J J TONG ED WALKER For Auditor EO T CLA or Treasurer J W FILKENS For Supervisor W VANDYKE For County Superintendent J C DOUGLASS For Surveyor E A PYNE. Resolutions defend constitutional restraint, decry Republican policy, endorse treasury notes, silver coinage, revenue tariff, public economy, temperance, strict accountability for officials, and punishment for embezzlement.
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Regent I Congr, Ltd Dist
HE. J. Boardman
Marshall
Col. J. GC. Summers
J. J. Tong
ED. Walker
J. W. Filkens
W. Vandyke
J. C. Douglass
E. A. Pyne
C. Summers
J. Z. Long
E.C. Walker
Edwin Clark
J. W. Ftlikins
H. W. Vandyke
C. Douglass
K. A. Pyne
Political platform and ticket items from a local election slate
The document lists governor and other statewide and local candidates with party notes, followed by a series of resolutions on monetary policy, abolition of national banks, silver coinage, veteran pensions, opposition to corporate oppression, election integrity, public office accountability, temperance, property taxation, delinquent tax penalties, railroad regulation, and opposition to convict labor. It closes with praise for congressmen Weaver and Gillett.
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United States
Grant
South
Congress
Union
Firison
Weaver and Gillett
Democrats and Greenbacks reconcile in Iowa town race
The Democrat and Times of Ottumwa report Democrats and Greenbackers in Town are not fools and share high motives. They differ on methods but expect resolution. The Pomeroy faction may oppose counting votes against Republicans, yet the Greenback core backs the Democrats, and will align on the same ticket.
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Ent Democrat and
Times of
Ottumwa
Pomeroy
Greenback Party
Greenback
Don't Bite Off any More than You Can Chaw
A county political column attacks the Vinton ring in the Republican party. It endorses the people's sheriff candidate P S Smith, reports on candidate trials, criticizes memory claims, and urges voting for the Vinton ring on election day amid county-wide divisions and pay disparities.
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Eagle
Taylor
Last Eagle
Wallace Vs. Cobbey
Cobbey
Jimmy
Wallace
James Wood
Dukes
Dicker
Gould
Benton County
Vinton
Vinton Ring
Benton County Premium List Stirred By Fair Management
The Benton County Agricultural Association announces the 1879 premium list and an exhibition set for September 23 to 25. The writer criticizes biased premium awards favoring Vinton exhibitors, urging fair, justice-minded leadership to regain farmers’ confidence amid recent county fair struggles. Also notes state and national trade optimism and mentions reform school and penitentiary inmate counts.
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Benton County Agricultural Association
Benton County
Vinton
Ilenaxyp
Grievances in Vinton City Council and Mayor Criticized
A Leadyville letter urges the Vinton council to heed popular petitions and constitutional rights. It denounces insults to petitioners, calls for business-minded, energetic leadership, and accuses a political ring of influence while urging residents to reawaken civic life.
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Ephors Henato
Henan
Vinton
Leadyville
Taxpayers challenge $75 orphan support in Luzerne township
A Luzerne county reader questions the June approval of a $75 annual allowance to Charles Meyer of LeRoy township for an orphan boy under his care. The guardian asserts the boy, born December 21 1868, is not nearly fourteen and has not done two years of work, defending the guardianship and clarifying the adoption claim while noting the allowance covers 1878.
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Epirons WeraLp
Luzerne
Board of Supervisors
Charles Meyer
LeRoy Township
Meyer
le Rey
Taxpayer
Pr. Stuprf
State Protective Association Convention at Des Moines 1873
Brewers and liquor dealers gather in Des Moines on July 30 1873 with over a hundred delegates from thirty counties to form a protective association. They push for a strict license law and oppose prohibitory measures while denouncing temperance advocates and political manipulation. Mayor George Sneer delivers a pro license address urging united, nonpartisan action.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State of
George Sneer
Protective Association of Town
Commonwealth
Monopolies and Railroads in McCulloch Lectures at Harvard
Hon. Hugh McCulloch presses that powerful railroad trusts in the United States concentrate control within a few hands, arguing monopoly threatens both workers and institutions. He notes California's constitution struggle and urges government oversight while recognizing corporations’ value to the nation.
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United States
Vinton Normal School
Vinton Ring
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Harvard College
California
Build Up a Homestead and Find Contentment at Home
The passage urges families to settle and improve farms by planting orchards shade trees fencing pastures and building outhouses to bind themselves to their homes. It argues that beauty fragrance and cultural comforts for women and children are essential alongside crops and livestock to foster intelligence and contentment. Fachange advocates sustained home improvement as the path to happiness.
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Lal Places
If the Sahara Is Flooded What Would Happen
A cautious review argues flooding Sahara would not flood Europe, as mountains and winds limit humidity rise. M de Lesseps sees climate improvement for Europe, with rain aiding North Africa and desert reclamation through cultivation.
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Europe
Alps
Denmark
Germany
Sahara
North Africa
Itlas
el Juf
Tunis
Mediterranean
Greece
M. de Lesseps
Aban
Kong
Scribner
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by A L Hopwood People's Drug Store. Also mentions stock and wood products from Geo Hornince & Cov.
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A. L. Hopwood
People’s Drug Store
J. BR. Simpson
Tonic
I. R. Simpson Medicine CO
Barvalo
N.Y
Esate
Morrison Plummer & Cony Chicaxo
I Vinton
Av L. Hopwood
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Benton County Herald
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Rey
Yeoman
Webster
Supreme Court
Reuben EF. Noble
Clayton
Irwin Baker
Warren
Council Bluffs
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iit
United States Treasury
Democratic Party of Town
Daniel Campbell
Chark
Tieut
T. H. Moore
Dubuque
Tudgh
Mis. Jones
Davis
A. Nasi
Mulk
Congressional
W. IL Calhoun
Cox Maines
Benton County Fair
St. Louis Journal of Commerce
West
TrenaLp
Weaver
Col. Trimble
Eldora
Anamosa
State Protective Association
America
Gro. Slommer & Co
James A. Johtison
W. B. Sprague
Muscatine
Empire
Gro, Itonriner & Co
Bucklen
Geo. Hornince & Cov
A. D. Gams
Vinton, Towa
Benton
James C. Young
E. H. Downs
Troxel
Garrison
Towa
Gifts Hotel
J. F. Pyne
Herald Building
Frank Ermings
Frank Emmings
Chicago & North-Western
R. R
R. R. Corporation
Great West
Chicago
Council Buffs
Sioux City
Yankton Vine
Clinton
Dabud Kite & LaGrass
Freeport
flaCrosse
Winona & Minnesota
St. Pan & AnnaHolls
Milwaukee &J Lake Superior
Green Bay
Marquette
Westinghouse
St.Paul
LaCrosse
Winona
Duburne
McGrey
Milwarukee
Canada
Chicago and North-Western Railway
Lake
W. H. Stennett
Ag't
Marvin Hugrhitt
SCRAY
Speen
TRE Gray Medicine CO
Mewme's
Dever
Eddy Brothers
White Hole
Hody Brothers
Tilford Academy
T. Tobin
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