Local Herald reports and county politics raise subscriptions
The text critiques various county paper agents and subscription schemes, notes agents for the Herald in multiple towns, and discusses party influence. It contrasts Democratic and Republican positions, highlights bids for county work, and comments on reform supporters vs old guard practices. It mentions board votes on bridge work and the cost of the poor-farm steward position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Board of Supervisors
Hawley
Ikinson
Brotherindains
G. MM. Gregg
Vinton
Wiistake
Grese
Thompson
J. R. Mitchell
Messrs
Solu AL McCoy
J. A. Moons LL
Burial of Father McLaughlin in Clinton Church
The funeral for Father McLaughlin drew a large crowd with Catholics and Protestants from Clinton attending. The service included a Latin requiem Mass, a sermon by Rev. Lenahan, and a floral casket display, ending with the priest’s procession to burial at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Dsukk
Sei Tnnel
K.G. T. AL
Takinng
J. J. McLaughlin
BP. T Hadnett
Reve de Phinpery
Devons
Roevs
Smith
Henry Cosgrove
O'Connor
J. Gb. McGowan
B.C. Lenahan
Sioux City
Washington Letter reflects battle between Conkling and Administration
The Washington Letter from January 25 1879 discusses the sudden clash between Senator Roscoe Conkling and the Administration in the Senate executive session. It notes Sherman’s role, Republican caucus maneuvers, and the impact on polygamy rulings, Mormon society, and Washington society including a wedding of Charlotte Brown to Franklin B. Conger. It also covers Congress debates, social standings, and various appointments and investigations shaping national politics. Additionally it reports on Blairstown Benton County Iowa local notes with town details and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Herald
Washington, D.C
Conkling
Senate
Senator Conkling
General Grant
New York
Grant
Arthur
Cornell
Sherman
Finance
Ohio
John Sherman
Edmunds
Treasury Department
Ciaw
Roscoe Conkling
Supreme Court
Utah
United States
Congress
Anges
Charlotte Brown
P. Brown
Franklin B. Conger
Congressman Conger
Michigan
Mount Pleasant
Washington
Finevishire Orecites
Don Cameron
Wallace
House
Don
Randall
Representative Acklen
Acklen
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr. Swann
Webker
Louisiana
Department of State
America
Kingdom
Marsh
Military Committee
Slumpton
Boutwell
Audi
UNA
Poultry show tops Council Bluffs scene in lens of interest
A Cedar Rapids champion walker tops Iowa feats while local incidents unfold. A Burlington elder dies in her chair. Grand Junction man jailed over a duel challenge. coal seam found near Edna township. winter wheat snowbound. Cedar Rapids man fined for dead partridges. Deaths include Aunt Rachael and Mills County murder case updates. A prairie schooner with blue denim and glass pane passes Sioux City, showing frontier ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bliffs
Thomas Crogan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Clinton Reform Club
Rachael Rundy
Rachael
Burlington
Theodore Bushick
Mills County
Wu. Boice
Bushick
Glenwood
Thomas Darland
Agricola
Limb
Albany
N. Y
West Union
Mae
Sioux City
Vinton Market Prices Abridged From Local Listing
Vinton market notices show rough figures for ore whea fin a hoses nafier ph awe no they ViNTos 1 No.2 2 ew tushel Y bushel Rushed 2 hundred VY Innulred se barrel Shingtes y thousand Tall Floor Stock Finish Vath ey COMHVON ieee Boards adie arte ee SAE Town Stn uywe 1ST s0e70 Tu LUGS 2 0uue Bp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comhvon
Ieee
Stn
Uywe
Towa Academy Promises Broad Courses and Low Costs
The article extols a three-year academy program offering College Preparatory Normal and Business tracks with diplomas for graduates. It advertises $36 for twelve weeks and $100 for a full school year, plus testimonials praising the school and its graduates from Iowa institutions, including endorsements from the 1870s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
P. S
Towa
Tilford Academy Endorsed by Vinton Citizens in 1879
A January 18 1879 statement from Vinton extols Tilford Academy as a well organized and highly regarded institution. Citizens praise its growth, low cost, and strong patronage while urging others to patronize the academy as a first class educational establishment in the state. The endorsement lists numerous local residents' names and their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairstown
Leroy Township
Benton County
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Boone
Ald. Barney
Stillman
Recorder
W. JT. Ehred
Jas. Bryan
W. TB. Wagner
FL G. Jambach
Geo. Felt
W. Ss. Snow
Tavo
Enterprise
Ftook and Ladder Company
AT. E
Evangelical
Moravian
Presbyterian
Young Men's Christian Association
Alfl & A.M
1.O. 0
Independent
Wallace
T. Tosis
Trrrorp AcAdemy
Wm.ff. Klng
Vernon, Iowa
Toris
Iowa City
G. W. Slagle
Lhose
Tiltora Academy
T. Tobin
Tilford
Fan
Hwamline
Cornell College
Vinton
Tilford Academy
Groner Tommer
Sanz N. Watson
F. T. Vennares
James BP. Jonson
Jas. M.crandall
J. W. Butler
J.B. Matcerra
S. AL Mata
LN. Youre
Academy
Witow
Ile
S.A. Kyarr
J. W. Brooncoon
W. C. Exwis
BP. Stockleey
G. T. Rock
A. L. Tlerwoop
Klemmee
Bro
R. N. Youre
Porrma & Furrox
M. Merevirn
Tsaac Pierce
J. B. Locke
TinForp
Tobin
Stephen Pielps
Presb’n Church
Iowa
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J.C. Ry
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Omer Township
Herany
Miuney
James Collister
Werno
Belle Vain
I C.G. Terver
Wallis, Elc
Warren
TrenaLp
Florences
Ey Davis
Eroup
Fre- L. Buroick, Esq
Shellsburs
WH. Enuep
Powesitrex Democrat
Buxrox County Lierary
Washington Democrat
Father McLaughlin
Try Carroll Terald
Eden Township
Dr. Bull
Were
Washington Letter
New ‘York
Harrisburg
Beenton County Herat
Blairstown, Tow.a
Vinton Market
Edward Midllings
Sure Mipwlson
Tod
Aliaahem
Mortage
McCormick Resyper
Moses
Deadsfords
Benson
Neue Aed
G. G. Turner
Watkir
Klein
Benton
Renton
Willichims
Wil- Ta M. Willis
Slid
District Court of
Hetor Renton
Mur
John Nelson
Plaimid
Amt
S. M. Beeson
Sir—Von
Gadl
Said
Telin Nelson
W. A. Tewksbury
M. Beeson
H. Atkins
Biglaw & Aahrens
Matlin Senate
THE
Academy Abroad
T. Tasrs
Agricultural College
A. S. Welch
Ampson
Hoainne
Kentucky
Hody Brothers
A. Rose
Jefferson ST
Owa
F. D. Tonney
J. C. Summers
Shellsburg
Dave K. Parker
Ben. Trumbower
Parker & Trumbower
Priice Us
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