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Newspaper

Benton County Herald

Location

Vinton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1879

Page

1

World News Blasts: Nations in Turmoil Across Europe and Asia

A London context lists failures totaling about 1.5 million dollars and the death of Shere Ali. Reports of Kashgar rebellion crushed, peace overtures from Yakoob Khan, Spanish Cabinet resignation, fires at ex-Empress Carlots residence in Belgium, a plague case in St Petersburg, and the death of M. Heer. Other items include failed police actions, Danish and Russian political conspiracies, battles near Afghanistan, and parliamentary discipline debates in Germany and France. A British vote rejects woman suffrage. Cantonal counts show political tension amid assassinations.

Catcutta Yakoob Khan Madrid Tervueren Belgium Carrotta Mexico St. Petersburg M. Heer DeManrcere Meprcat Russia Kielf London South Africa Cape England Constantinople Thessaly Kienlikienter Stenor Fanfani Vienna Czarowitch Tashkend Shore All Yakoob Ktan Count Bismanen Henxnt Lacay Chamber of Commerce Tarbes France

Fire destroys Reno business district and halts town life

A daytime blaze in Reno Nevada consumed the business portion of the town while protecting structures stood intact. Five people died and many were injured as the fire raged, with losses estimated above one million dollars and insurance under 150 thousand.

Hollister San Benito County Cal Hayes San Francisco Reno Nev John Larcome Judiciary Committee National House of Representatives Blodgett Tur National Committee The National Party United States St. Louis Lizzie Dowd Mary Ann Jordan Portland Democrats Greenbackers United California John Drouillard Sandwich Ont Drouillard

Weary Senate Tale of Logan's Two Weeks on Finance

A parlor tale parodies Senator Logan's famed two week study of finance. It recounts his spontaneous attack on the Senate floor, a run through Spofford's library, and a thwarted plan to deliver a grand speech. The piece lampoons rapid reform talk and political satire in a late 19th century US context.

E. L. Smits Western Union Telegraph Company Topeka Kan State House of Representatives Lberty Smith Inter-Ocean Logan Senate Jones Maxey Morton Caventer Howe Hamlin John Dean Svorronn Bexter Spofford Tden Prosper Phonicians Jrinus Jesus Greece Herculaneum Pompeii Troy Hannibal Lycurgus Carthage Semiramis Nile Tamerlane Washington Alps France Corot Pres Union Sumter Democratic Party York Ilinois Washington Capital

Market Report of Grains Meats and Livestock Prices

New York markets show Flour-White Wheat Extra at 4.55 to 5.25, Wheat No 2 Chicago Spring 1.07 to 1.08, No 2 Milwaukee 1.07 to 1.08, Mixed corn 4 5 2 to 6 1 8 cents, Pork Mess 9.40 to 10.50, Lard 96.75. Cattle vary for Good to Extra, Sheep 5.00 to 6. Cattle prices quoted at East Lisenty Pa with Best at about 5.00 to 5.50.

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Market prices for grains livestock and dairy items

The list shows mixed commodity quotes and cattle ranges from Yorkers and Philadelphias with quantities in dollars per unit. Grain futures for Curcaco Wheat No 2 Spring report cash and May April prices. Cattle grades range from Extra Beeves to Stock Cattle with corresponding per hundredweight figures.

Florida Returns Board Close Door Allegation Recalled

The Potter Committee revisits Att'y Gen. Cocke's Florida Return­ing Board tale. Cocke says he found the door locked during a meeting with Gen. Noyes and Gov. Stearns, then Noyes and Stearns left after an hour of secret talk. Witnesses Ripley and McIntosh corroborate Cocke's account, while Noyes disputes memory of the event. The case hinges on Cocke versus Noyes credibility, with weight leaning toward Cocke according to the St. Louis Republican.

Potter Committee Cocke Florida Noyes Ohio France Gen. Noyes H. C. Ripley H. M. McIntosh Atton Gov. Stearns McLin Cowgill St. Louis

Diverse Industrial Observations Across Regions

A miscellany notes Brussit-Gray color in fashion, Mennonites in Manitoba claim 400 acres enough, English steel pens mainly made by women, and aroused fears over American farm imports. Pittsburgh iron mills sales extend months ahead and peaches look promising in Texas. Mentions business directories, Hudson River ice output at 3,000,000 tons, Swiss ads for American watchmakers, Cabarrus County gold finds, and reflections on Havana cigars with sea air impact and a costly example from New York.

Manitoba Pittsburgh Iron Mills Texas Hudson River Rue Mont Blanc Geneva Leadville North Pacific Cabarrus County N.C United States Exposition Building Havana New York

The Boy Who Ran Away To Skate Adventure

A fanciful tale follows Johnny Skye and the Dark Magician Jogurry who chase him across the world after he runs away from school to skate. The journey ends when he awakens from a dream, learning not to skip duties. A moral about saving and self-reliance closes the piece, with a separate Davenport Iowa nursery story about a lost boy and his faithful dog Carlo.

Johnny Skye Johnny Zaddly Akate Silate Bolimbo Mozambique Jogurry Johnny Skya Norton L Hope Davenport Iowa Scott Harry Carlo Mr. Green Mrs. Scott Tarry

Saving Habits For Boys And Men, A Guide To Wealth

The piece urges early habit of saving for all, noting riches vanish and poverty can strike any class. It stresses youths earning small sums should save ten to fifteen cents weekly, building discipline and financial independence. It warns against wasteful spending on tobacco or beer and argues consistent saving fosters long-term wealth.

What People Did of Old in Times of plague

A fragment discusses medieval plague practices including carrying toad powder, live spiders, arsenic and mercury charms, and protective amulets. It cites remedies such as toads and spiders worn in bags, salivation cautions, and internal treatments with toads and cheese. The note attributes the ideas to an old French book via Dr Wenceslas Dobizinski.

Marseilles Wenceslas Dobizinski

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