Benton County politics and county results dominate
The Benton County Herald reports a Republican victory in Benton County with party leaders and agents named. It details unofficial election tallies for governor and county offices, criticizes corruption, notesDriver of the poor farm, and mentions the Ingalls Kansas case and a local court matter, State of Iowa v Mesheck, with trial status and prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Mesheck
Charles 8. Whiteley
Supreme Court
Bewitching Editorial from the Vinton Eagle
A reader lambasts a recent Vinton Eagle editorial about Moncrieft schoolhouse remarks. The piece mocks style and logic, mocks the editor’s intellect, and warns readers to avoid Eagle editorials as delirium inducing and politically biased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephors Henalp
Vinton Eagle
Moncrieft
Woes of Ireland Describe Donegal Distress and Absentee Landlords
A Dublin Free Man correspondent from Donegal portrays severe hardship in the county due to crop failures and absentee landlords. He cites 1.2 million acres affected, losses of potatoes, hay, turnips, and oats, and threats to tenants faced with ejectment. The piece warns of potential reform and compares the situation to past Irish unrest, urging attention from England and Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Freeman
Donegal
Ireland
London
Paris
Earl of Arran
Mgr. Parnell
England
Resumption Robbery and Its Burden on Farmers
A critical view of currency resumption argues that bondholders and bankers profit as American prices stay aligned with gold. It claims farmers pay over five million annually to support low prices, shifting loss to mortgagees and creditors while lenders gain from inflation-adjusted debt. The piece asserts wheat and land values are depressed, harming farmers’ ability to repay debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Europe
Thurman Sees Ohio Result As Democratic Test
Columbus correspondent records Thurman reacting to Ohio election results. He calls the GOP victory surprising yet necessary to rest from arduous duties. He argues the Democratic party is indestructible and warns Republicans aim to centralize power, curb states rights, and push federal control via corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thurman
Ohio
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Jts
Fats
Congress
United States
Public discourse on presidential fault and media satire
A fervent speech condemns a rival and questions alleged fraud in a presidential transition. The speaker claims broad support yet criticizes the opponent and warns of repercussions. A town notice highlights local journalism satire and a De Witt Talmage quote praising reporters for their intrusive, revealing role.
Marysville News Briefs and Local Notices
Election passed quietly in Marysville with many friends of P. S. Smith noted in the locality. Community items include visits from Wim Mossman of Vinton, local housing update by W. E. T. Porter, and a claim that Jerry Waggoner runs a boarding house. A October 9 1879 marriage, Asberry Cross to Ettie Hoffman, is announced. A death on October 12 1879, Mrs. T. K. Oneal, is mourned with a full Christian ceremonial and long obituary praising her faith, family roles, and character. A lengthy civic commentary denounces federal financial policy and praises currency reforms, ending with an item titled No Good Preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Smith
Wim. Mossman
Vinton
John Seguine
Minnesota
W. EL Ty, Porter
Spencers Grove
Wim. Barnard
T. K. Oneal
Cross
Sister Oneal
Celestial City
Christ
Peter
VINTON MARKET Weekly Corrected for Herald
A early 20th century market page lists prices for Wheat Flour Oats Barley Flax Potatoes Cattle Butter Apples Cheese Salt Shingles Lumber Flooring Stock Boards Finishing and Lath in Vinton on October 21 18T9. Multiple grade and unit prices appear with quantities and decimal values, reflecting regional commodities and building materials traded locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Wixton
Iowa
Our Woolen Department Is Well Supplied with Tweeds
Our Woolen Department is well supplied with Western tweeds blankets flannels and yarns, the same which has given our customers such general satisfaction heretofore.
Cotton Goods Sale At About Last Season Price
In Cotton Goods of all kinds we live made heavy purchases, and will be able, notwithstanding the late advance, to sell you Cotton Flannels, Muslins, etc., at about last season's price.
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Benton County Herald
the County
Vinton, Iowa
Jesse Surrey
J.C. Rouse
Benton County Iterarp
Gee
P. Bowers
Moimer Township
Miiaco
Anes
Jadues Collis
Belle Plain
C. G. Tunxgnt
Hisnasp
Watry Davis
Heralp
Fremime
L. Burp
Benton County
Messrs Nichols
Cobbey Joustinnie
Wagner
John N. Gear
D. Campbell
DR. Dungan
J. D. Nichols
J.C. Summers
J. EB. Gobbey
J.T. Longisse
Edwin Clark
M. Wilson
Smiths
Tll. Youel
W. Vandyke
S. Blackburn
J C. Douglas
GW. Smith
Wnit
Jankers
Smith
Board of Supervisors
Ingalls
Kansas
Sam Wood
Greenback
Tagalls
Mim
Ife
Tie
Ovid
Union League
Watts
Stewart
Eagle
Blackstone
Hagle
Brimstone
Mare
Gin Leserrn
Tenney’s
Pyne
Tits Uayes
Tildes
Gov. Hendricks
Dearning
Jong
Thayes
Trayes
Dubuque
de Witt Talmage
Marysville
Solin Shorin
New York City
Taian
Wenty
New York
Sherman
Blaine
Colin
B.D. Toxxrry
Recorder
Tober
Frank Bumgartel
Henry Glalfelter
A. Glalfelter
Anna Glalfelter
C. E. Young
Emanuel Narber
D. C. Garver
Nathan Sanford
Shellsburg
Amelia Sirrine
T. D. White
Randal Pyanskike
J. M. Shrummler
Luanna ‘Edmonds
Caine
John G. Edmonds
Crane
Richard Anderson
Millard F. Anderson
Ruanniah Anderson
Blairstown
Adam F. Hahn
John A. Heinrich
Lewis Isley
J.F. Young
William Tangeman
Louis Tangerman
Thomas Larson
Charles Schneherst
R.R
Vinton Market
F. A. Lehmann
American and
Foruin Patents
Washington, D.C
ATL
Circilar
Tremont House
Washington, D. C
ASH & Hod
Fulton Street
Brookwirs
N.Y
Dan Delay
Ree Ash S&s Robbin
Panton County Herald
J. F. Pyne & Sons
Jervis & Kirk’s
Dress Goods Department
Woolen Department
Cotton Goods Department
Counry
Miscellaneous Department
General Stock
Jervis & Kirk
Bergmann
Zepher
Germantown
Postscript
T.R. Williams & CO
Jamestown Abaccas
Marengo
Galland
Hallete & CO
Portland
Maine
Augusta
Tronel
Garrison
Towa
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Mississippi
Pemmien
Ditor
Leachers
W. H. Miller
Jeff. Williams
Florence
Benton, Linn
Lews
Jerias
Gift’s Hotel
Natiread Depot
Mike
Plersiah
Kagawa
Stinson &G
Steogs
Siti
Hasakness
Ells
ALO. Griffin
Town
Sind
Gray
Eddreming
Gray Nebicixne CO
Macmallec’s Bicck
Dernort
Sid
J. T. Simpsom
Syston
Te Rosimpson Medicine CO
Buffalo
Morrison Phimmer & Co
Solin Vinton
A. L. Hopwood
Frank Emmings
Howard House
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