11 Nov 1879
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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1879
Page
1
The Benton County Herald editorial notes election implications from New York and other states for 1880. It questions Grant’s fitness, cites S J Randall on savings under Democratic rule, and argues for strong voter organization against radical rule to win.
Clinton Aye argues New York’s split Democratic vote produced a Republican governor while the party unity on Potter Mendricks could secure a Democratic ticket. He predicts New York and Indiana support for Tendricks and Potter to bring a national era of prosperity.
President Rutherford B. Hayes proclaims a national day of thanksgiving and prayer for Thursday, November 27, 1879, urging Americans to assemble in worship and give thanks for national peace, prosperity, and civil and religious liberty. The document appoints the day and directs observance, with signatures of the president and secretary of state.
Washington correspondence notes New York politics after the elections with Democrats optimistic about 1880, Tamany Hall’s removal, and conjecture on Tilden. It details Capitol renovations including improved ventilation, sunless halls, and redesigned lobbies to aid lawmakers. The piece also records Senator Chandler’s death and remarks on his political character and the Hayes era frauds.
A public exchange erupts over a cited article about state expenditures for the Blind Institute and related facilities. Rev Robert Carothers disputes figures, alleging misrepresentation and pointing to accumulated costs, coal usage, and per pupil expenses to challenge the Courier and Republican claims.
The Cedar Valley Tribune accuses Mr. Carothers of disingenuous budgeting for the Blind Asylum, alleging inflated pupil costs and misrepresented expenditures. It projects a two year total around 112000 and warns of a potential legislative demand to cover a deficit up to 12000 to 31000.
A controversial editorial from the St. Louis Times Journal argues the Democratic party must counter aggressive Radicalism. It accuses Republicans of centralizing power, using military force at polls, and aligning with monopolies and big corporations, while urging citizens to rebuke the party and preserve liberty.
Congressman Buckner of Missouri cites 1878 currency inflation at about 310 million dollars and this year’s rise by 13.06 million, with New York banks expected to add at least 50 million more in six months. The Times warns inflation could fuel extravagance and financial delirium, while Sherman’s resignation pensions resumption as a cure. Judge Noble resigns to join the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad legal work, and Davenport’s roundhouse burns. Anamosa prison inmates attempted a break using a wooden key, prompting doubled guard strength.
A compendium of short items and quotes from various papers including remarks on Grant reception, Ohio politics, meteoric predictions, and a humor column. Also includes a local price list with commodities like wheat, flour, corn, oats, barley, flax, potatoes, cattle, hogs, apples, eggs, cheese, salt, and lumber terms.
A sweeping list of textile offerings from heavy cloaks to cashmeres and brocaded velvets. Includes 6-4 water proofs, white flannels, scarlet fabrics, Calico for Bleached Muslin, and large selections from Fruit of the Loom and Jamestown Alapacas. Notes good cotton flannel, wool yarn, and fleece lined gloves among the goods. Aimed at dressmakers and shoppers seeking diverse fabrics and garments.
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