Editorial Notes on Peace and Politics in the Nation
A dense, opinionated column mixes political commentary and satirical sketches. It critiques Democrats in Congress for their handling of Reconstruction and governance while lampooning figures like Boss Tweed and generically urging reform. It parades various political tensions, warnings, and moral judgments in a brisk, opinionated tone.
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Beecher
Uel
Gol
Thes
Congress
Union
Phacinbee Volunbry
Vney
M. ‘Tweed
New York
Tweed
New York Times
Ife
Morrison
Democratic Charge Overturned by Vernon Parish Board Contested
The piece surveys political contention around the Vernon parish board returns and General Anderson. It accuses the Democratic party of tampering with consolidated results and cites the Democratic Supreme Court verdict. It notes Littlefield’s alleged role and critiques the Pilot and Galveston News for their stances.
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Linn County
Atain
Anerson Ann
Democratic Supreme Court
Littlefield
Anderson
Worl
Tattlefield
Wali
Democratic
Morse
Hin
Tiel Pashia
Pitzbughead Volk
Tilden
West Filleiana Parish
St. Prascisville
West Filiciana Parish
Iudeqaa Lion
Ak Ywalim
Returning Board
Galveston Jenes
Texas
Democats Choose Field Over Shields in Loyalty Clash
A partisan tirade contrasts Shields and Field, praising Shields for service to the Union and condemning Field for deserting the country. The text accuses Democrats of backing a rebel, notes Shields’ long career and wounds, and accuses Field of repeated oaths and defection. It rails against reconciliation with the South and labels Field a traitor.
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Wweittan
Lie &S Vebal
Nile
Billy
Chicago
Congress
Shields
Jemocrats
Union Democrat Shields
Field
General Shields
Xe Land
America
Jude of
Winds
Washington
Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Chepullapec
United States Seuattor
Tijuois
Minnesota
Stonewall Jackson
Winchester
Kentucky
West Point
Leynt
United States
Storm Fiend Sweeps Storm Lake Area Tragic Destruction
A violent tornado hit Storm Lake, Pomeroy, and Fonda causing multiple deaths and many injuries. Homes, barns, and businesses were destroyed, with livestock killed or scattered. The storm damaged lines of travel and left towns hailing heavy losses, while rescuers aided the wounded.
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Storm Lake
Pomeroy and Fonda
Aebris
Seeville
PWS Weis
Wat
Ousewld
Uteik
SN Us
Pomeroyia
Pieres
Mere
Gil
Tiueeeh
C. White
A.A. Booth
Chavford
Breech
Avengieux
Cry
Iowa
Skorny Lake
Pomeroy
Fonda
Mongena
Lieviv
J.J. Tinghes
Onawa
Mr. White
Linois Central
Jired King
Mt. Me
Watson
Ibig
Hepart
Grifith
Ponda
Newell
Sulphur Springs
Lawry
Charles Pearce
George Wallace
S. Gilla
Br. Wallace
Hargis
Buda
Cedar Rapids Council Meeting Notes April 10 1878
City council in Cedar Rapids met in regular session with Mayor Familton and most aldermen present except Alderman Blake. The minutes record bill approvals, the ordinance committee reports on liquor licenses and billiard table regulations, and actions on public improvements, street grading, and gas lighting. Adjournment follows after several committee motions and resolutions including compensation for the superior court clerk.
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Criistian Tamperimes Union
Cedar Rapids
Ald
Morton
Mansfield
Fourth Ward
Risely
Marion Road
N. Bouyne
Adams Street
J.S. Anderson
Rvegard
Iowa
M. A. Tyley
Rewanke
Smi Street
Park Avenue
Union Dunk
Wood Yard
Snonfler
Harrison
Ald. Brown
First Street
West Side
Park
Wyenue Bridge
Superio
Ald. Snoufer
Ali Jones
Akl. Smith
Lata
Deu. Harrison
Marner
Information Wanted About the Buffalo from Iowa Bracders
An Iowa Bracders inquiry asks readers of the Ragister about buffalo husbandry. Conmann X Y April 10 reports a three year old male buffalo bought in central New York and seeks practical facts on value, crossbreeding, and profitability for cows oxen or beef. He promises to share results in a future issue.
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X.Y
Beatsten
Ragister
New York
Buffalo
Letcey
L. M. Loore
Cortland
N.Y
State Register
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Tris
Pullman Palace
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Nas Onal Ily'lenk
Chidtse UK
Parl
Milne
Chicago
Billwaukee
Noha
Groun Bay
Chicano
Lake Shore
Michigin Southern
Nuebian Central
Baltimore & Ohio
UR Rayne & Obiengo
Kankakee Ling
Lan Bae Ae
Union Pacific RR
Omalha
United States
Chicago & North-Western
York
Boston
Qmics
State Street
Ciena
Ginlee
Faratam Street
San Francisco
Omer
New
Montgomery Street
Chileago
Xickes
Sherman House
C Cor
Madison Street
Canal
W. TL
Pass
Seado
Mang’e
Chi
History of Linn County and Jo Daviess County volumes
The notice reports on new local histories published for Linn and Jo Daviess counties. It highlights a 400 page Boone County style volume with maps and biographies, and a detailed Jo Daviess county work with townships, mines, statistics, and notable residents, including Grant and Washburne. It notes the value of preserving local chronicles for future historians.
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Conty
Nivw
Daviess County
Boone County
A. Huulbys
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Lnois
Northwest
Tlinois
Davitss
Grant
Ton
E G. Washburne
Chicago
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