Local Subscriptions Agents Named in County Ledger
Jesse Sherry and J C Rouse are regular authorized agents for the Bexton County iterate. P Bowen of Womer township is agent for the Wentaty authorized to collect money on subscriptions. James Colliter is the Weerald's agent for Belle Plain and G Turyru is the Werson's agent for Wallis. Dexby Davis is the Wleralp's agent for Fre YonE.
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Jesse Sherry
J.C. Rouse
Bexton County Iterato
P. Bowen
Womer Township
Wentaty
James Colliter
Weerald
Belle Plain
G. Turyru
Wersocn
Waliis
Dexby Davis
Wleralp
Fre- Yone
Yeoman Named For Lieutenant Governor Post
Capt. J. O. Yeoman of Webster is proposed as a candidate for lieutenant governor position.
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J. 0. Yeoman
Webster
Resolved party platforms rebuke of federal overreach
The document outlines Democratic and Republican criticisms of centralized power, urging strict constitutional adherence, states’ rights, and reduction of federal influence. It condemns what it calls fraudulent executive actions, defends free ballots, supports treasury notes over national banks, legalizes silver coinage, and advocates public accountability, temperance, and fiscal restraint.
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Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Congress
United States Treasury
Exean
Decorah Radical to Support Col. E. H. Trimble for Governor
The Dubuque Herald cites the Decorah Radical backing Col. E. H. Trimble for governor, claiming the Radical paper places his name atop its columns and that popular sentiment may sweep aside Gear as unpopular among many within his own party.
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Dubuque Herald
The
Decorah Radical
E. H. Trimble
Tle
Gazette
Washington Letter on Marshals Bill and Senate Votes
The president vetoed the bill funding U.S. marshals and deputies, deeming the future-pay prohibition in the act improper, while Congress failed to override. Senators debated silver coinage with West, revealing Democratic leverage. Col. W. Roberts gained a lucrative army regulation post amid post election appointments. Sherman to campaign in Maine and Ohio as others depart for Norfalls ny Want.
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Congress
Senate
Mx Windom
United States
West
Finance Committee
Bayard
Kernan
Eaton
Whyte
Imayes
Zach Chandler
Ayes
Col. W. Roberts
Louisiana
Roberts
4Th Arkansas Cavalry
Mayes
Electoral Commission
Smages
Columbus
Republican Party
Iayes
Secretary of War
Thompson
McCrary
Tallapoosa
Norfalls Ny
Monroe
Ife
Sherman
Maine
Ohio
Beck
Treasury Department
House
Eck
Iie
Treasury
Wm. E. Waters
United States Army
John W. Ross
Navy
Modern Aristocracy and the Decline of Civic Equality
A pointed critique argues that modern wealth and corporate power corrupt politics, religion, and social life, creating a moneyed aristocracy that oppresses the common people. It laments class divisions, calls for native merit over wealth, and questions church complicity while contrasting past republican ideals with present greed and social drift.
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Bankers’ Association
Money Leaguers
Church
Warner bill delay sparks anger over senators votes
Marshalltown Times protests Senators Allison and Kirkwood for voting to delay the Warner Silver Bill, calling it a sellout of the poor and debtors. The piece urges voters in the Fifth Congressional district to demand lawmakers who will support the measure, warning of continued fights in Congress.
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Warner
Congress
Dianah
Allison
Kirkwood
Fifth Congressional District
the Times
Marshalltown Times
An Immeasurable Shane and the Town Ticket Fight
A terse commentary attacks Shane’s political maneuvering as the Republican ticket in Town faces a forced clash with Democratic Greenback and prohibitionist factions. The piece predicts a tight, uncertain race with John TL Gea unable to stay within reach of his ticket and a heavy 15,000 vote disadvantage to Skate.
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John TL. Gea
Nplugs
Florence Flashes Fourth Celebration in Florence Iowa
The Fourth of July event drew a large crowd with a two mile long procession and a day full of music by Florence Cornet Band, Glee Club, two military bands and two organs. Notable speakers included J. W. Filkins, T. Z. Willians, J. I. Spurrier, and N. Joseph E. Frick. Col. Ju. Q. Weggett entertained for hours while W. St. Miller Jesq. and Geo. Carter offered responses. A knife injury occurred in a grove incident, and farmers cut wheat to combat chinch bugs. Jesse Brown is ill. weather described as lovely. IN-1oco.
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Labor Reform Party
Lowa
Linn
Fremeant Township
Florence
T. Z. Willians
J. I. Spurrier
Joseph E. Frick
Tama City
Ju. Q. Weggett
Ames Town
Norway
W. ST. Miller
Nnto
Manville
Springer
Phil Wasees
Guslomaty
Jesse Brown Esq
James Valison
Pat. Farell
B. M. McQuinn Esq
Greenback Congressional Convention Lth District Nominating Meet
Notice of a convention in Blairstown Benton County on Friday July 25 1879 to nominate a congressional candidate and conduct other business. Representation set as two delegates per county plus one per 300 votes or fraction over 100 cast for Geo Carter in 1873. Benton Johnson Marshall Tama Poweshiek Iowa counties listed.
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5Th District
Town City
A. D
John P. Irish
Blairstown
Benton Co
Congress
Geo. Carter
Free of Cost. Dr Kixo's New Discovery for Consumption
Free trial bottles of Dr Kixo's New Discovery claim to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung ailments. Thousands of hopeless cases said cured with no other medicine matching its claimed reach. Sold by A L Trapwood People’s Drug Store 635. Also notices Keokuk Iowa Great Mercantile College half price entry for students and marble monument sales by A Jameson and W B Sprague Muscatine with new designs and prices.
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Kixo
Dr. Kina
A. L. Trapwood
People’s Drug Store
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Iowa
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Prominent Use For Skin Ailments
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by A I Hopwood People's Drug Store 35 Sm
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A. I. Hopwood
People’s Drug Store
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Tl. Eres. Esq
Herald
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Henacy
T. Jeff. Williams
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Davis
Supreme Court
Reuben E. Noble
Clayton
Irwin Baker
Warren
Council Bluffs
Greenback
Daniel Campbell
Clark
Governon, IL
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OV Surkeme
M. I. Jones
J. A. Nase
Polk
Sexaron
Cor
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J. J. Long
E. C. Walker
Aviron
Edwin Clark
JT. W. Filkins
W. Vandyke
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E. A. Pyne
Marshall
Benton
Johnson
Poweshick
Towa
Linn. Tama
AM. L. Rogens
Cong. Con. Com
Washington
Norman Buck
Supreme Court of the
Territory of Idaho
J. W. Cracraft
Ihaho
Julius Wayland
Harrisonville
Worth G. Ross
Revenue Service of the
Arther M. Devereaux
Evitor Venarp
Tam
Adam Watt
Taylor
Gear
Allison and
Shane
Greenback Congressinnal Convention
Benton - Johnson
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Weeee
Poweshick Ff
Tama
WM. Caltioun
Sth Corl Dist
Janrs A. Jameson
W.B. Sprague
Muscatine
Bucklen
J. G. Simpson
Gener
Stedman & Rogers
Loree
Chicago & North-Western
R. R. Isg
WENCE
R. R. Corporation
Great West
North-West
Chicago
Council Bhulls & California
Sioux City
Yankton
Clinton
Duburque & LaCross
Freeport
Fie Cat
Chiicago
St.Paul
Green Bay
LaCrosse
Winona
Dubudine
McGregor
Milwaukee
Tti
Chicago and North-Western Railway
Follers
U. Nol
Sealar
Hugh
Sercantite College
W. H. Miller
Lowe
R.A. Green
Sui Reed Iy
India
Gifts Hotel
Syemoadsut
Tata
Aulvanes
Pearthstone Pub
Springheht
DeWitt
Uis
Banks & CO
Tll
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Times
Jt. Troxel
Garrison
Lown
Faber
Ndan
U di LP Abel & CO
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Stump
Ben
Ka. Wilson
Witthinsburgh
X.Y
Youtil Arentleman
Pinavertiser
Jon 1
OG den
Cedar SL
New York
Dave Ke
Tare
Trum
Parker & Trumbower
Densons
Shleltsbeurg, Lowa
Pyne
Merald Building
Renton
J. F. Pyne
Wervbng
Frank Emmings
Ralvea
Enton County Herald
J. F. Pyne & Sons
Body Brothers
C. Up
White Hush
Formel
Rane Ans
Tilford Academy
Commercial College
TL Tobin
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