Bentg County Herald old Iowa notice and ads
Official paper from Vinton Iowa dated June 9 1885 notes it cannot be held responsible for correspondent sentiments. It lists agency contacts C G Turner for Watkin s Davis for Freemont Wadick Esq for Shellsburg and invites signed responsible communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentg
County Herald
C. G. Turner
Herald
Watkins
Davis
Heralds
Fremont
Wadick, Esq
Shellsburg
Political shifts and appointments noted in New York Sun
The piece lists postmaster appointments in Iowa, a New Orleans treasury shortfall, and Cabinet changes under President Cleveland. It notes Democratic gains, GOP misgivings about a shift in power, and claims the three months of Democratic rule have brought stability, progress, and improved freedmen relations. It closes with praise for Democratic continuity and caution about Republican fear of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Letzel
Clear Lake
J. J. Hartenhower
Sheldon
Iowa
Cleveland
New York City
New Orleans
Mary Dunham
Congessman Frederick
Marion Frederick
Washington
Garfield
Hancock
White House
N.Y. Sun
Jacksonian Doctrine on Civil Service Changes
The piece argues the administration is fully Democratic and ending mugwump ideas of a neutral civil service. It predicts sweeping, months-long changes, naming E. M. Stedman as a target for removal and endorses J. W. Butler’s bid for a Treasury staffing appointment to replace him. It frames Butler as a lifelong Democrat with strong local ties and Democratic alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Vinton
E. M. Stedman
J. W. Butler
Daniel Manning
Secretary of the Treasury
Stedman
Butler
Washington Letter on pensions and DC office reforms
Washington Letter from 1885 criticizes pension practices in Philadelphia and DC, urging honest reform, better seating for the public, and strict enforcement of Sec 190, R. S. while noting past frauds. Also includes Benton County Iowa supervisors June 1885 proceedings, approving bonds, audits, liquor permits, and highway adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherly Love
Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
District of Columbia
Black
State of Iowa
Benton County
County Board Finds Butterfield Damages Not Supported
Benton County board, June 5 1885, examined and allowed claims. The claim by Joseph Butterfield for damages from dogs killing domestic animals was reviewed with two witnesses but deemed insufficient to sustain the claim. The board ordered an adjourned session for June 10 1885 to settle with the County Treasurer and address bridge-site planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Benton County
Board of Supervisors
Youel
John D. Roode
Eden Township
A. Thomson
Gro. R. Kwarr
J.L. Yourt
Nichols and van Meter
Belle Plaine
Nichols and Vian Meter
Wratton
Geo. R. Knare
J. J. Youve
Henry Ohde
Keystone
Benton
Gro. R. Knapp
J.T. Yocel
Joseph Butterfield
Cone
Tmeet
Gro. R. Knarr
Notable Democrat Butler Urges State Interest in Iowa Appointment
The aged and respected Democrat leader Mr Butler receives widespread backing from Iowa Democrats for a key Washington appointment. As former Benton county County Committee chair in 1882-83 his leadership is praised for delivering strong party victories. His business acumen and calm, decisive leadership are highlighted as essential in emergencies. The petition from prominent Iowa Democrats is now in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Campbell, Jr
Iowa
Williams
Benton County
Butler
Washington
Electric Bitters claim cure for multiple ailments
Claiming rapid cures for Bright's Disease diabetes weak back and urinary complaints Electric Bitters are advertised as purifying blood regulating bowels and acting on diseased parts. Each bottle is guaranteed and priced at 50 cents sold by Geo W Spears.
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Hopwood
A. L. Hopwood
Bright
Geo. W. Spears
Ayer
Ayers
AvEer
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Styl
Adee
Wold A
Yz Superior
Gifflin
Hayward Bros
Exclusive Shoe Men
Vinton, Iowa
W.S. Rosencrans
Register of the
U. S. Treasury
Register Bruce
Iowa Democratic
Washington City
Coleman
Department of Agriculture
Pension Bureau
Gen. Black
Washington, D.C
R. Knary
Porter & Rahte
van Tlorne
Porter & Rachte
van Horne
Gro. R. Knapr
J. Iu
Yourel
F. A. Lehmann
Washington, D. C
Deming
A. IL. Hopwood
J. W. Butler & Co
Gardless
John Ryder
Ellis & Son
J.J. Pickering
Thomas Smoothing
J. J. Pickering
J. F. Pyne
Herald Building
Chicago, Ill
Woods Worm Destroyer
T. W. Wood
A. D. Situ
Fayette
Towa
Ayer’s
Aye
Lowell
Maes
Ail Drogetete
Cooper & Bersford
Attorneys At Law
Williams’ Bank
Court House
Trary
D.E. Voris
Traer & Voris
Traer
Traer Bros Ltt
L. W. Burdick
Benton N County
T. M. Culver
Marysville
Muerti
Ray Billingsley
Billingsley & Giesster
James Wood
U. S. Keagle
M. Stern
Jefferson St. Vinter
A. BR. Fellows
Cynthia E. Singleton
Watson's Bank
Willard's Hotel
National Capital
QO. G. SraPress
Thousand Island House
Thayer & Parmater
Titayer & Parmater
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