Fragmented 19th Century Political Remarks and Figures
A collection of brief notes touching on figures like Grandma Garreld visiting Jamestown Michigan, Governor Sherman’s proclamation on constitutional amendments, Beecher on universal peace, liquor politics in Illinois, John P. Irish at Marshalltown on fair ballots, Edison patent disputes, Dubuque Herald fears about Col. Henderson’s race funding, and reminiscences of Billy Simpson and Sherman during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Garreld
Michigan
Jamestown
Sherman
Marshalltown
Henry Ward Beecher
Ilinois
John P. Irish
Congress
Lynch
Smalls
South
Mr. Irish
Dubuque
Herald
Billy Simpson
13Th
Lowa
Quanner
Billy
Free Trade Advocate Lectures On Calico Prices In Iowa
Professor Perry, a free trade advocate, lectured in Des Moines criticizing tariffs as calico becomes cheaper. Jas Hunter of Bertram town ship and his wife debated household needs, noting a five dollar bill buys many yards of calico. The piece argues tariffs raise costs and cites Iowa's past prosperity with no tariff and higher cotton goods prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Des Moines
Register
Jas. Hunter
Bertram Township
Oime
Jim
Professor Perry
Iowa
Towa City
England not a free trade nation say tariff writer
John W. Hinton argues England has the highest tariff among nations and enforces strict port controls. He notes England collected about 45 million dollars in import duties last year and imposes heavy duties on American goods, challenging the idea of British free trade. He questions when free trade was established anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hinton
England
Grorla
British Isles
America
United States
Hinton
Unbuilt Capital and River Town Rivalries in Iowa
The State Register recounts Monroe City as a former capital site in Jasper County by the Des Moines River and notes its decline after 1847. It discusses river counties opposing Iowa City’s loss, Des Moines’ rise in 1854, and a railroad era that shifted growth inland, damping river cities while Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ottumwa and Marshalltown thrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Jasper County
Des Motes
Iowa City
Des Moines
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Keokuk
Chicago
State Capitol
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Mississippi River
Miss Glisan Aboard Santee Mission School Return Visit
Miss Glisan of the Santee Mission School at Santee Agency near Yankton is home for summer. The American Board of Missions runs the school with Rev Biggs guiding eight assistants. Government rations only partly clothe the children. Board contributions supply the rest.
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Glisan
B.J. Lucore
Mission School For
Santee Agency
Yankton
American Board of Missions
Biggs
Geaven
Episcopal Mission Board
School of the American Board
Mission schoolwork and local politics in Santee Agency
The note highlights missionary education at Santee Agency with Italian and Indian students, recounts a letter from a fifteen year old pupil, and cites industrial training like shoe making and carpentry. It also reports a Cleveland commentary on Democratic brewers funding Ohio politics and details city aldermen actions, street name changes, taxes, and public works in a Aug. 18 meeting.
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Tate T. M. Sinclair
Miss Glisen
Afteen
Santee Agency
Neb
Miss Glison
Tom John Young
Seymour
Lizzie Voorbie
Miss Webb
Miss Cox
Santee Ageney
Coe College
Couxers
Carpenter
Hart Bros
W. W- Baker
Bourne
Larimer
Hayek & Karban
Mark Jackson
W. Bel
W. Edwards
Per van Vech- Lod
Superior Court
Debe and Ball
O. N
Whiting Bros
Biliot J.G
Methodiat
UW. B
Hart & Bro
Bilk
Algo Same
Coraline Corsets Promise Whale Bone Substitution
Advertises Coraline as a durable corset substitute sourcing from Mexico. Claims strength toughness and elasticity equal to whale bone after drying and tempering. Offers corsets from one dollar with several styles and a ten dollar reward if Coraling breaks within six months. money-back guarantee. Davendorf & Mant.
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Plains of
Mexico
Coutu
Davendort & Mant
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Dee
Btste
Bull
Thawta Combey
Sunta
John Lee Brown
Lunas County
Smith McPherson
Montgomery County
Supreme Court
WM. H. Seevers
Mabiske County
Clark
The
Supreme
GB. Pray
Anton County
E. G. Ebersole
Fama Counts
Ee Pe
Bor
John Seane
Benton County
Atorney
Milton Remley
Johnson Coty
James Wilson
Iptaas County
TIORE
C.H. Kurtz
George L. Stearns
Des Beles
Republican Party of
Towa
Ita
Arthur
Garfeld
Department of Industry
Editorial Nu
Edison
Milwaukee Sentinel
Racine
Mam
Edigon
A& Tauck
Executive Department of the State
B. BR
Simpkcins
Pittsburg
Free Trae
Santee Mission School
Republican Committee
Democratic Party
Ohio
Cleveland
Democrats
Gen
Hancock
Simon Adelsheaps
Simon Adelsheim
E. H. Israel
Israel Bros
Owa Avenue
AD Rtn
Its
Alway
Northwest
Iowa Avenue
Examinat
Ation
Whitney
E. H. Taylor
Rapids Township
Kion County
Moorrrad
Linn County
Tow
Weekly Market Report
Gerauerer
Washington Street
B. Shickens
Perth
Gabbage
Talsley & Hubbard
Stoeluh & Com
W. D. Wate
Persack
Weanesay
Grocer
Bud
Encine Works
Walker & Fleek
Biu
Dairies
Pride
Anisteria
Letras
Western Engine Works
Marahalttown, Towa
Sporting Goods
N. Isham’s
Isham’s
Grand Hotel
Union Mills
Lamprey
Gost
Buyi
H. C. Gillette
Commercial St
Sue He
Eclipse Roller
RAVEN
W.S. Cooper
J. F. Swab & CO
Minnesota
J. F. Charles & Son
Irardware
Cedar Hapiis
Marion Street
M. Shachne
Marion
Yeaye
Tou Re
Ofitraw
Lawton
OWL
Miller
W. Iidit
Isham Nave
Jal Corporation
Cedar Rapids Electric Light and Power Company
Lion County
Lows
Frst
Busines
Sulu
OG. Greene
C. Layton
C. £. Miller
Moulton
J. N. Isham
Ts Capital
Twil
G& Greene TE Mitta
Digeviet
ToWs
A. A. Stany
C. C. Flem- Iining
Martin A. Lanning
A. A. Stnmy
C.D. Blemming
Neds
Roma
St. Tenge
Ling County
Marida
Lown
Searon
N.E. Ives
Denniy
Oneiman, Uickle & Bestiana
Attornys
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de St. P
Chicago & Milwaten
Tonves
Rapidy
Chisago Milwaukee Eau
Rapids
Milwaukee
PHU Ihe
Dubuque Ad. mM
Eling
Graves’ Book Store
Lown Avenue
Santly
Omtar
Adare Trug & Oo
Auguste
Male
Aarives
Aarivas
B. Sweatt
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Foliyen
Denver Passenner
Dorshai
Pacifie Express
Ereight
Boone
B. Plaine
Bart
Awantie
Marshall
Denver
Olnton
Pasn
M. Ghlengo
St.Louis
Relent
Mall’ Arrigo
Pacific Division
Bass
Trelebt
Telphi
Vodation
Ly Cedar Rapida
Tur Oeday Raplas
Minneapolis
West Liberty
St. Louis
Minne
Prat
Albert Lea
Jone Iver
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Town Avenue
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