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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1880
Page
1
The item lists agents for subscriptions in various townships and discusses Gov. Seymour's presidential nomination, then quotes Tilden on government limits. It closes with Iowa school fund deficits from 1873 to 1878 totaling 401,518.51 and calls for reforms and accountability in treasurers' handling of funds.
Washington Letter from January 30 details the exodus debate amid colored leaders, editor Natey testimony, and claims the movement is a political scheme. It cites North Carolina opposition, Indiana recruitment rumors, and comments by Gov. Holden, Badger, and Ike Young as well as Judge Carleton. It also covers General Sherman versus Boynton libel suit, Grant backing Boynton, and Secretary Schurz negotiating with Indians, with a pow wow in the Indian bureau and Ouray’s dance.
Vermont dispatches report a strong Edmunds movement while Grant support wanes. Blaine’s stock climbs on Maine gains. Don Cameron and Sherman and Conkling vie for influence. A Washington dinner tableau shows Mrs Conkling and Mrs Sprague indicating unity amid looming convention battles. Grant’s viability fades as Blaine Sherman and Conkling clash for the nomination.
County auditors gathered at Des Moines to amend tax exemptions and reform tax laws. The resolutions urge repeals of sections 797 subdivision 4 and 5938, permanent school fund loans at favorable rates, and exclusive Justices of the Peace jurisdiction for modest claims. The group names committee members J C Blackburn Lee county and others to submit a memorial to the Legislature.
A critical piece argues that holders of government bonds demand full principal and interest while other creditors receive less. It denounces pay inequities, condemns mercenary leadership, and warns that money worship threatens liberty and equality in a free government. The author urges Congress and the press to press the issue, urging justice for soldiers and fairness in debt payments.
A bold health claim promotes Dr Krxe's New Discovery as a speedy cure for consumption and related throat and lung diseases. It cites worldwide reputation, physician use, and medical journal approval, offering a free trial bottle or one dollar sample through A Hopwood, with usage details and endorsements from clergy and press.
Mrs W W Wright announces to ladies of Vinton and vicinity that she offers all kinds of hair work including switches curls puffs and frizzes. With a rooting machine work combings are done neatly and reasonably priced. Call to see samples second door east of J P Reilly's future store Attendant
Readable items report loanless cash, missions to Sioux territory, wives collecting bad debts, raids on stores seizing spirits, Maine governor in lumber business, editorial excursion plans, a bank president's wife death, grain blockade, Iowa legislature proposing women voters, youths arming for the wild west, a Gilman marriage dispute, a Green county death, agricultural class bread skills, a Beebe injury and rescue, and a condensed week’s supply requisition for a widow and child.
An exchange depicts a law exam where a judge tests a student for admission to practice. The examiner quizzes the candidate on ethics and duties, noting sharp wit, cost disputes, and the shift in stance toward a client. The scene ends with confidence in the student and a toast to certificates.
Dr. Jos Haas hog remedy from Indianapolis Indiana gains strong local endorsements in Vinton Iowa. Isaac Bergen reports hogs fed the remedy avoid disease Abraham Kile says his herd of 420 hogs suffered a regular breakout but improved after treatment N R Pierce states two hundred hogs recovered fattening quickly after starting the remedy A Wentz deems it a good appetite stimulant and general tonic Tall and Stickney in Vinton sell the product.
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