Debated Hayes policy and southern dominance threat
The piece argues Hayes policy destroys the Republican party, empowers southern Democrats, and foresees a southern-dominated federal government. It cites indemnity for slaves, rebel pensions, and a push to expand the army with southern officers, urging Republicans to oppose rewarding treason and to reject southern control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Republican Party
House of Liepresentatives
Senate
Trayes
Hayes
Elas
Meridian Mercury
Mississippi
Cheqlicle
Congress
Federal
Roxton
West Point
Naval Academy
Washington
Cingin Aati Baquérer
Sid Alow
Comte
Qieseub
Democratic party and constitutional power clash described
The piece critiques Democratic stance on emancipation and rebel pensioning, condemning attempts at presidential decision authority and seating choices as Caesarism and despotism. It cites party fervor at a centennial election and questions legitimacy of certificates and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Vasis
Ife
Literary Exercises at Western College Echo Public Interest
Notes from Western College reveal strong public interest in the annual literary exercises. Speakers include W. Linderman on The Mace of Ages, Miss Mary Brewaler on Germany, and G. E. Mudge on Force of Purpose, with praises for unity of plan and personal agency despite societal turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Entron
W. Linderman
USA
Egypt
Rome
Mary Brewaler
Larmany
E. Mudge
Mam
Mr. Mudge
Notable Oration and Music Recital Impress Audience
Felicitous in his production and effort, the program featured Miss Anna Hendrix delivering an oration on “gaplights dud Shadows” highlighting life’s shadows and war’s star clouds. JL Walliams spoke on Integral Education, while E Ridenour presented “Realities of Life” and Miss Morehead led the organ with a strong choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicitous
Anna Iendrix
JL Walliams
Ilis
E. Ridenour
Alice Morehead
M. Bookwalter
M. Bishop
W. Lin German
W. Hubbard
J.M. TL
Public Schools Report and Local Editorial Notes
Report from the superintendent on monthly school enrollment attendance and punctuality across multiple districts including Washington Jefferson Madison Montour and Ames with a strong warning on truancy and required after school sessions. Also a local church dispute over location and broader political commentary on Grant era policies, retrenchment, and recent elections.
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Deyvelige
Eevers
Dab Wee Bor
DS Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Coney Bag
Hatire
Ames Stiu
Maury
J. W. Aua
Old Settlers Meeting Plans Linn County Festival
Ammesting was held in Gedar Teap ids on Saturday October 20 to map preliminary arrangements for a festival of the old settlers of Linn county to be held in this city during November. Thomas Gainor chaired the meeting and Tobt. Holmes was secretary. A committee of arrangements was named including Gainor Ellis Gook Lever Hollan Weare Miller Dows Lowling Jorwarl Mistebarger Holmes Greene Ristine Bly. The committee was to meet October 27 at the Post Office Block to finalize plans. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedar Teapids
Linn County
Thomas Gainor
Tobt. Holmes
Robt. Ellis
G. QO. Gook
G. Lever
Joseph Hollan
Joan Weare
N. F. Miler
Dows
Lowling
David Jorwarl
Mistebarger
Robt
Holmes
Agdge Greene
IL. Ristine
Bly
Ruem
Anowas Garnai Clenn
Hor
IoLams
Editorial Notes on Confederate Figures and US Politics
Editorial notes discuss Muxaulder II Stephens as Confederate vice president at a New York policy meeting. It cites Bird of Totter Hock and Postmaster Key in wartime rhetoric, mentions George McClullan and New Jersey governor candidacy, and questions Republicans in Georgia and Hayes Garfield promises. Overall, critiques party faithfulness and Democratic disintegration perceptions.
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Muxaulder II. Stephens
New York
Birds of
Key
Sreason
Renin Daper
Lses George
McClullan
New Jersey
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Po Michly
Charles
Lin
United States
Gouil
J Jhast
Marcel
Titee
Board of Supervisors
County Poor House
Philadelphia Press
W. W. Negin
John W. Forney
Lavy
Char Dercon
Grant
Hayts
Yemer
Democratic House
Subsidy Randall
Deck
Kentucky
Oder
Republians
Assembly
Cgawbetta
MacMahon
Lion Count Ty
John M. Haclan
Offiee
Supreme Court
Stephens
Singleton
Bocoke
Mr .Layes
Virginia
Tlayes
Theoblican
House
Louisiana
Democratic National Committee
General Grant
Birmingham
England
America
Grit
Einglad
J. O. Ole
O. Bolender
Cdar Rayide
Robert J. Culverwell
Culvawell Medical CO
Ana St
Rivace
Souimes
Dar
Qadir
Cheng Hous
D. A. Bradley
W. Barrows
DE. J. W. Fireins
Salata
Pos Automat
GOVE
Cedar Rapids. Fe
Tira
Linn Gorwaty
Comser
Warren Harman
Sporting. Goods, &c
ASD
John. H. Law
Bown A.billey
Bus A Lange
City Property
Book Binding House
Suclig
Tek
Ty Mankey
Levi
J. A. Hildebrand
Clothier
Comeleer
Pank Ve
Metes
Son Cusey
Bill Heads
Lackawanna, Hard
Canton
Vin Will Tynitek Iy Yong Ave
I G. Brock
Linn and
Washington Sts
Krebs & Sons
Gilmyre & Co
Pratins
Hanr
City Hall
Betsey Eggleston
Gonan
Rapids
Owa
Sswaintant
Bobensteint
Bever's
Haman
Veneinden
Siig
Han Viselty
Fenn
Enny
Lnvo
Stampito
Chicago
Isalcars
Hely
Gilvisre
Belare
Post Office
Washington and Eagie Sts
Ayers& McClelland
Proprietors
Devendorf
Mann's
Devendorf & Mann
Commercial
Lt. Col
Eagle
Cook
China Store
Rogers, Smite & CQ. Bt
Gorham Manf'e Co
Leo
Bridal
Parcalain
Thos. Z. Cook
Irchahts
Iowa Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
OLD Settlers’ Meeting
Georgic
Qu. Hayes
Garfield
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