Workingman's plea against usury and political betrayal
A fiery letter laments high interest, land confiscation, and tax oppression by Republican leaders. It recalls Civil War sacrifices, condemns English-financed bonds, and argues for a renewed Democratic foreign and fiscal policy to protect naturalized citizens and working families.
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Pendleton
Democratic Party
United States
England
Thomas Jefferson
Ingraham
Martin Kosta
House of Hapsburg
Mortgage Tax Crisis in Iowa Debates Fair Share Theory
A farmer confronts a mortgage holder over unequal taxation of land and mortgages. The assessor values land at $1120 while a neighboring owner’s land sits at $2400, yet mortgage debt remains untaxed. The debtor laments a system privileging foreign capital and proposes paying 3 percent interest to equalize tax burden over ten years.
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Scott
Mason
Slidell
Free
Sons of Liberty
England
Tom Scotts
Engand
Samuel
Iowa
Desperado
Gen. Grant
Sherman
Hayes
Free America
Uncle Samuel
Boots
United States
Grant
Washington
Union Township
Des Moines
Vintos
Board of Equalization
Nsvessor
Mr. B
Mr. C
Mr.b
Mrr. C
Congress
Mr.c
Taxed laborers fear debt and demand emancipation
The article quotes laborers and union figures arguing against repudiation while calling for payback of debts to bankers. It mentions residents of Benton County and a Benton Town union, with references to confidence in political and legal figures. It also notes Roscoe Conkling’s adjournment decision and a sensational claim about Jesse James being captured after a fierce Missouri battle.
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Tiela
Christorney Handley
Union
Benton Co
Town
Jesse James
Missouri
Prinoner
Prohibition or License Debate Hits Benton County Press
The Vinton Eagle faces questions after a strong stance in favor of licensing a temperance reform. The letter argues the paper must declare its position on prohibition or license to meet voters’ expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Benton County
Jake
Benton
Hamilton County
Vinton
J.B. Pyne
Electric Bitters touted as perfect cure for weakness
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a swift, permanent remedy for exhausted constitutions and female weakness. It claims effectiveness for kidney and urinary complaints and urges hopeful perseverance, noting the product is sold by 4. L. Hopwood at fifty cents per bottle.
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4. L. Hopwood
Wonan
Cormamento
A. L. Hop
Chicago
AL. Hopvrood
Slyne
A. L. Hopewood
Honest Medicine Free of Charge Promises Cure for Chest Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. Kixa’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for throat chest and lung ailments including consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and loss of voice. It claims many permanent cures and offers a trial bottle free with regular size priced at 1.00, available through A. L. Hopwood in Vinton.
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Dr. Krxe
Kixa
A. L. Hopwood
Vinton
Ley
Aven
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Austria
Russia
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America
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General Assembly of
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College For the Blind
State University
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Fanta
Institution For
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State Fish Commission
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Yorktown
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Grange
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Atorma
Chris
Handley
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Frank
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Gark
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Republican Party
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Union Band
United Nation
States of America
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South
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France
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General Assembly
Roscoe Conkling
Supreme Court
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JB Mitchell
J A Harger
GW Bosley
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Snyder Bros
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Robyn
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Luzerne
Strang
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Smith
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Winton
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Tuttle
Florence
Patrons Joint Stock Co
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Hutton
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City
Friand
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Greenlee
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LE Taylor
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Daniels
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Hauck
Jasper Hauck
Srd
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Lupton
Clay
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J.F. Pyne
Adair County
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Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co
Piqua
Ohio
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NJ Public
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Cent Borate
Watkins, Benton
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Shellsburg
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Sane
Nichols, & Burnham
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le Rouse
Larysville
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Justice of the
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Vinton, Ta
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