Mississippi planks for universal literacy tied to suffrage
Senator Walthall urges a practical political remedy to suppress Republican influence in Mississippi through a poll tax and constitutional literacy test. He argues for a two dollar tax and state constitution literacy as a voting requirement, contending it would raise responsibility, not disfranchise, and eventually curb the GOP without reducing congressional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthall
Senate
Mississippi
Congress
Louis Republic
Farmer protests high prices and tariff claims in editorial
A Harrison organ denounces farmer misery as result of unfair economics. It argues farmers face low prices despite ample protection, cites tariff claims as false, and points to Republican duties shifting taxes from imports to exports like wheat and corn, arguing for fair returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Republican Party
Ireland
Suvere
Sen
Chas. Beardsley
Blaine
Congress
Iowa
United States
London
Liverpool
India
Finck's Open Letter Hits Tariff and Farm Grievances
Jacob Funck of Fairfield Iowa presses Hon. John H Gear to address what he calls a grievous wrong against western farmers. He cites wealth concentration, low farm prices, high taxes, and tariff effects, demanding tariff relief and tax equalization while urging action against corporate power and price manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finck
Gear
John H. Genat
Wasasaton, D
Sam
United States
Rear
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Grear
Senate
Des Moines
Washington
Liverpool
New York
Chicago
Liverpol
Wall Street
Jacob Funck
Fairfield, Lowa
Feb
Gerrymander Charge Returns in Iowa Campaign
The Chicago Herald argues Republicans gained southern representation by enfranchising Black voters yet did not increase their vote. It predicts new outrage in Iowa as the guilty plea to gerrymandering is touted to have a large impact in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
South
Congress
Iowa
Episcopal Services and Lincoln Birthday Observance
There will be services in the Episcopal church on Sunday the 16th led by Rev. J Hochuly in Washington. Services will be held in Fairfield on the first and second Sundays of the month until further notice. Salem Sons of Veterans plan Lincoln birthday ceremonies in February. W E Harris and Milt Cuddy went to Chicago Sunday night to shop for their new store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Rev. J. Hochuly
Washington
Fairfield
Salem Sons of Veterans
Lincoln
W. E. Harris
Milt. Cuddy
Chicago
Sudden Death of David McCracken in Iowa
David Raison McCracken died suddenly in his bed Friday morning after chest pains. Born in Armstrong County Pennsylvania in 1836, he served in Civil War units and as Iowa City mayor in the 1870s. He leaves a daughter and was mourned by Masons, veterans, and citizens.
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Fpatrdeld
David McCracken
Masons
David Raison McCracken
ISM
Armstrong County
Washington University
Iowa
Slagle and Acheron
St. Louis
Ise
Missouri
Wilson's Creek
Fourth Town Cavalry
Co. 1
5Th Town Infantry
Hester Buckingham
Our Union
Joplin
Ebenezar Crew
Mr. Crew
Monmouthshire
Wales
United States
Jefferson County
Melinda Gover
Edward Groft
Sioux City
Order of Odd Fellows
Order
Resolutions Honor Dr J A Kirby At Batavia Baptist Sunday School
February 7 1800 Batavia Baptist Sunday School adopted resolutions mourning Dr J A Kirby beloved cashier and leader praising his service and faith. Also notes the sudden death of Mrs Sophia Herring at Carl Hawk’s home aged 76 with burial in Richwoods cemetery and thanks to helpers. A lighthearted anecdote about a Albia youth and a riddle yielding “one hug.”
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Batavia Baptist Sunday School
Kirby
Father
OVP
JA. Kirby
Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Hi. F. Tinsley
Isa
Sophia Herring
Carl Hawk
Visit to the Brookville School in Jefferson County
An observer praises Mr. McPherson at Brookville School on February 5 1800 noting orderly classes in banking and mensuration. The writer commends the Christian gentleman and scholar elevating the school and states no other Jefferson county school can surpass it. The stay lasted about three and a half hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookvile School
Brookville
Mr. McPherson
Jefferson County
Ele
Schotlar
New Baptist Church Opens With Valentine Supper
The new Baptist church will open Friday evening February 14 with a family supper at five cents, oysters at 25 cents a dish. All are invited to support finishing payments for the brick building that replaced the burned wooden church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
St. Valentine's
Fairfield
Barn Fire Destroys Cattle at McReynolds Farm
On a Wednesday night a barn at J W McReynolds farm caught fire. Inside were two Jersey cows a three year old heifer and her calf nine pigs. the old cow died after being burned and the other was badly scorched. Pigs escaped unhurt. Fire department response was reportedly delayed due to previous non summons. Loss expected to be severe for McReynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McReynolds
McReynolds
White House Life Feature by L Halford Magazine Debut
The brother of President Harrison's private secretary Ma A Halford writes for Mirel member of the Philadelphia Ladies Journal on Mrs Harrison's daily life. An illustrated article includes a new portrait of the First Lady prepared with Mrs Harrison and a view of upstairs Executive Mansion rooms for Halford's first magazine piece.
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Harrison
Ma. A. Ed. Halford
Mirel
Philadelphia
Woiune Journal
Tarrison
White House
Executive Mansion
Lhalford
Wanted to Buy One Ton Good Hay Near Fosseg
Notice seeks purchase of one ton of good hay. Barn location east of the Congregational Church Fosseg. Contact Fleck & Co for bids or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos, Fleck A Co
Community notices and events listed for February in Mt Pleasant
Court opens Monday at 2b. M. at Mt Pleasant February 10 and 11. Roge Grarkind will be presented by an American temper company for the Good Vermplar's Lodge benefit. President Smith lectures on Thomas Carlyle tomorrow at the opera house for the Library. The Alathean society hosts a musicale February 18 at the college hall admission 15 cents or two for 25. A baby girl born to T D Cuddy’s Belleville home. Beatty & Mohr dissolve partnership. Beatty continues business, Mohr retires due to ill health.
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Republican Party
St. Louis Republic
Mt. Pleasant
Roge Grarkind
Ametenr Company
Vermplar’s
Wilkins
Tilson
Smith
Thomas Carlyle
Opera House
Alathean Society
Milt. Cuddy
T. D. Cuddy
Belleville
Kansas
Beatty & Mohr
R. Beatty
Mohr
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Gis McKagh
Finck Crear
Sudden Deatin
Savin Mneracken
Nevratsia of the Heart
Mr. McCracken
Dr Kirby
Merring
Albia
Mrs. Jareisouts
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