Democratic State Convention to Nominate State Officials
A Democratic State Convention will be held in Council Bluffs on the Hist day of May 1879 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Jefferson county has seven delegates and each township gains one delegate plus one for every 299 votes or 125 votes over Joseph Knapp for Judge in 1878. EDW Campbell Jr invites voters who supported Krapp and seek lower taxes and fiscal reform to join the effort.
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Supreme Cowart
Earch
Joseph
Knapp
Supreme Court
Jefferson County
Judge Krapp
Edw. Campbell, Jr
N Dem
Senate Army Bill Looms Over Next Week Vote
Senate debate continues on the army bill while the house weighs the legislative measure. Garfield predicts a presidential veto, and Thurman is named president pro tem with Ferry noting “Turn about is fair play.” Democratic county central committee notices urge party-minded turnout.
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Senate
Thurman
Ferry
House
Garfield
Chicago Herald’s rapid growth surpasses hopes in Iowa
Yesterday's Chicago Herald reports profits far above expectations as presses planned for a year prove inadequate printing thirty thousand copies an hour. It thanks Democrats for support and urges Iowa Democrats to take the dairy read. A House resolution to refrain currency and tariff changes this session failed 117 to 108, with McCord, Weaver, and Gillette opposing. The Burlington Hawkeye voices party discipline as essential, chastising cross‑party votes.
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Chicago Herald
Iowa
Monroe
Yeas
McCord
Weaver
Gillette
Burlington
M.a Jesson
Train backs democracy in Ft. Dodge Times
L. R. Train of the Ft. Dodge Times declares for democracy and says the move aligns supporters with the party controlling the U S Senate and House, destined to shape the nation in 1881 under providence.
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L. R. Train
Ft. Dodge
Hatton Calls Republican Iowa Campaign on War-Issue Lines
Frank Hatton announces in the call for the Republican state convention dated the 15th that the Iowa summer campaign will center on war issues already settled fifteen years ago and accepted by former secessionists. The remark sparks disgust among Republicans but the state central committee chair interjects familiar campaign rhetoric.
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Frank Hatton
Iowa
Hatton
Political opinions and newspaper chatter on 1860s races
A summary of New York Times correspondence shows Grant favored in 130 of 157 districts, Blaine 10, with other Republicans following. Democrats lean Tilden in 98 districts, Thurman 23, Bayard 11, Hendricks and Hancock last. Garfield attacks constitutional methods, World ownership rumors denied, and Hurlbut praised. Iowa Democrats urged to read the World.
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New York Times
United States
Gen. Grant
Senator Blaine
Messrs. Washburne
Sherman
Conkling
Edmunds
Chandler
Tilden
Thurman
Bayard
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cures
A historic health blurb touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cheap remedy priced at 25 cents a bottle to prevent and treat coughs and colds, claiming widespread success in saving lives and avoiding early graves.
Stop that Cough Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Throat and Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat or lung affections claiming over one million bottles used in the last year with perfect satisfaction. It urges trial bottles free or regular bottles at $1.00 and lists 8 Clark & Son as sellers.
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Dr. King
Clark & Son
Proceedings of Jefferson County Board Opens April 7 1879
The Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County Iowa met at the courthouse on the seventh day of April in the year 1879 to begin official proceedings. They conducted routine governance, recorded motions, and set dates for future sessions. Meetings covered fiscal matters, public notices, and county administrative actions.
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Board of Supervisors of
Jefferson Co
Iowa
Court House
Said County
Board Proceedings of Jefferson County Iowa April 8 1879
The Jefferson County Iowa board met with all members present on Tuesday April 8 1879. They read approved yesterday's proceedings and handled several items including a certificate of payment for Reuben Harris related to land purchased in 1851 and unresolved patent issues. They postponed the Penn township petition to divide into two election precincts until June 1879 and dismissed Hayden's highway petition with costs to be paid. Bridges petitions were referred to the bridge committee for June reporting. S. J. Chester was appointed deputy sheriff. The board adjourned to 9 am next day and then to April 25 1879 after approving auditor warrants and per diem payments totaling 90.41.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Reuben Harris
Harris
Register of the State Land Office
M. Snook
Penn Township
J. F. Hayden
Hayden
Walnut Creek
Spielman
County Board Finalizes Tax Apportionments and Liquor Permits
Jefferson county Iowa board adjourns and orders auditor to submit school fund loans for approval. A bridge fund appropriation is approved. The final hearing on A C D Bradley and W H Jones liquor permits results in both denials. Railroad track length and value apportioned across townships and districts for CBQ and Iowa Southern Missouri Northern lines, with detailed per-mile valuations and district allocations. Tomorrow at 9 o'clock. Attest: S M BouinG, Auditor.
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Cedar Township
A.C. D
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Executive Council
Lockridge Township
Buchanan Township
Fairfield Township
Liberty
City Independent
Locust Grove Township
Fairfield
Des Moines
L. Grove
Batavia Ind
Fairfield City
Batavia
Iowa Southern and
Missouri Northern
Fairfield Ind
Liberty Township
Libertyville Ind
Des Moines Township
H. B. Mitchell
S. M. Bouing
Poor Farm Steward Report Presented on Fourth Day
Proceedings of yesterday read and approved. James Armstrong, steward of the poor farm, submitted his report detailing the farm's conditions and expenditures.
Fairfield Market Prices and Trade Outlook for April 17 1879
Markets steady with modest gains in snow flake flour due to Kansas rise. Wheat and oats mixed with oats at 18 cents, corn 18-20c, butter 10-14c, eggs 7c and 25c per 3 dozen, poultry and potatoes listed, prices for hay wood cattle and hogs given with regional ranges. Occupational goods, seeds, and hides show varied activity as supply remains ample and prices hold from last week.
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Fairfield
Tounsday
Kansas
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Claims To Restore Youthful Health
The ad argues women spend vast sums on concealments for weakness and flaws and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for debility and emaciation. It claims the remedy corrects underlying weaknesses and improves digestion, liver and bowel regularity, and with Pellets enhances lasting facial vitality and form.
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Dr. Pierce
Remarkable Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Notables
A historical testimonial listing multiple individuals including Hon. Jas. F. Wilson former M C and Col. Jacob Comegys praising a remedy for nasal and bronchial catarrh after extensive suffering. The letters claim relief after limited use and include many Fairfield residents and professionals.
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the Tribune
Democratic County Central Committee
Congress
Washington
James A. Garfield
Tucker
Virginia
Toto
New York World
Childs
World
Hurlbut
West
Hl. B. Mlpchell
S. M. Bo_inG
W. Slagle
Ged. Acheson
J. R. M'Crackin
Attorneys At Law
Fairfield Iowa
James Armstrong
D. H. Worthington, M. D
Wells & Gerrettson's Bank
P.N. Woods
Ives
J. C. Sutton
Park
Jones Bros
J. KE. King
Lowell
Drs. Kind & Lowell
Slagle & Acheson's
R. F. Ratcliff
J. B. M’coy
Ratcliff & Mccoy
Attorneys
First East Street
R. J. Wilson
G. A. Rutherford
Law
and Notaries Public
M. A. McCoid
H. N. West
United
C. D. Leggett
J.5. McKeney
1St National Bank
Geo. H. Blair
Cleveland
U.S. Marine Hospital
Wilson Street Hospital
Cleveland Protestant Orphan Asylum
Columbus
Geo
HU. Blair
Blair
W. W. Junkin
C. M. Junkin
Anna
Averill
Authe
Thomas Russell
Western Coal Nirs
L. M. Oliver
Brookville
Hamilton Fisher
Baker M. Allender
C. H. Clark
Glendale
R. T. Gilmer
H. C. Rowntree, Esq
Frank Gilmer
Brown
Fairfield Dye House
Co. M. Bills
Jas. F. Wilson
M. C
J. J. Cummings
Jacob Comegys
T. F. Higley
Presbyterian
A. S. Yearick
Congregational Choir
Thomas Io
Augustus Vote
Il. Lippit
N. Behoteguy
Parsons College
L. Thoma
Hufford & Bradshaw
John A. Porter
William Meek
Polk Township
Silas Pearson
Libertyville
Henderson Voorhies
Joseph Mount Fairfield
John R. Gibson
Lizzie Brown
Nettie Tatman
Josie Anderson
Sarah Igo
Perlee
J. S. Langhery
Light's Nursery
Lowa
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R
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Chicago
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Ena
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Isl
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Iowa City
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Gallatin
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Ail
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P.P
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Rock isLaNn
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Rock Island & Peoria
Burlington, Cedar Test Liberty
War Rapids & Northern H. R
Central R. R
D. M. & Ft. Dodge KR. R
Union Pacific R. R
Neb
Columbus Junction
Atchison & Neb
Gen. B. Union Pacific R. Ads
K. P. and
K. Cen. R. Rds
Palace
Counci Atchison
A. Kimball
ST. John
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
Ayer
Dr. S. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Hunt
Hunts
Munt
Bright
Andyell
UNT
WM. HB. Clarke
Providence
RK. IL
Mit
Clarke
Geo. D. Clarke
Cc. S. Clarke &Son
D. C. Higley
W. H. Jones & Bros
S.m.borrier
R. H. Knicht
Attorney AT Law
Bell's
North Side Park
Batchelor
Bond Street
N. Y
Public
J. C. Monroe
Inghram
Opera House
D. W. Inghram
Globe Shoe Store
the Times
Globe
South Sid, Fairfield, Ta
J. EF. Farmer & Co
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