Democratic State Convention At Council Bluffs May 21 179
A Democratic State Convention will be held at Council Bluffs on Wednesday May 21 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each county gains delegates by votes for Knapp in October 878 with Jefferson county allotted seven. EDW Campbell Jr chair Dem State Central Committee urges Knapp supporters and anti-Republican fiscal voters to unite.
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Council Blatts
Supreme Court
Joseph C. Knapp
Sureme Court
Jefferson County
Judge Knapp
Edw. Campbell, Jr
Chi’n Dem
State Central Committee
National Greenback Convention in Fairfield May Nineteenth
Notice to Greenbackers to meet at the Fairfield courthouse on Saturday May 17 to elect delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines May 28 and to handle other business. By order of committee J M WairaM, Chairman County Committee.
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Greenback Convention
National Greenback Party
Court House
Fairfield
Des Moines
J. M. Wairam
Democrats Rally Ahead of State Convention Week
The Democratic state convention is a week from Wednesday with the Wells View noting a new weekly, The National View, in Washington DC. California’s latest constitution vote is expected to reject it. Delegates chosen for Council Bluffs include Jefferson county Democrats. Iowa City contest awards Lafollette first and Barber second. Slagle of this place judges. Democrats urged unity against a party backing army enforcement at polls.
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California
Iowa City
R. M. Lafollette
Wisconsin
J. A. Barber
Ohio
Mr. Slagle
Kennedy
Des Moines approves license in heavy vote with women voting
In Des Moines last Thursday the license question carried by a heavy margin with about two thousand women voting as well. Nearly all the women supported prohibition, indicating strong moral sentiment against license. The piece also notes political remarks about Kennedy and party factions and reports Washington Iowa Democrat changes in ownership and management.
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Des Moines
House Passes Vetoed Bill Amid Tobacco Tax Cut
A House vote of 124 to 90 passed a measure embodying vetoed Hayes legislation with all greenbackers siding with Democrats. The Washington Star expects the President will sign. On the first, tobacco taxes fell from 24 to 16 cents per pound, reducing government income and not boosting consumption.
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House
Hayes
Washington Star
United opposition urged to defeat Iowa Republicans
A Fairfield speaker warns that Republican defeats in Iowa hinge on opposition unity. He notes last fall’s two defeated opposition congressmen and argues that single opposing candidates could have won. He urges Democrats and others to join forces beyond petty party concerns to curb Republican power.
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Iowa
Fairfield
Washington
Behold How Pleasant It Is For Brothers to Dwell Together
A short verse extols harmony and unity among brothers, praising shared dwellings and brotherly accord in a calm, devotional register.
Kasson vilified for Senate bid in Davenport Gazette
The Davenport Gazette denounces Kasson as unfit for the United States Senate. It accuses him of intellect without heart, reason without conviction, ability without conscience, and policy without principle, urging Iowa to reject his candidacy.
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Jonuna
Kasson
Davenport
United States’ Senate
Iowa
HIRAM PRICE
An opinion column accuses Hiram Price of corruption during his terms as Scott county treasurer and school lands administrator. It claims warrants were sold at ruinous discounts, Price accumulated wealth from office, and hypocrisy marked his public persona and business dealings.
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Hiram Price
Tes Moines State Journal
Price
Scott County
Henry County
Determined Claim to Peace at the Polls Sparks Debate
The speaker asserts the right to police polling places with regular army support, denouncing 70 years of legislative restrictions. He questions governance, comparing current rule to eras of Louis XII and Henry VIII, Wolsey, and a purportedly free government.
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Detroit News
Ind
Louis XII
Richelieu
Henry VIII
Wolsey
Rainy notes and a two story dwelling in Black Hawk Township
Black Hawk Township reports a recent rain storm and a forthcoming meeting at Pleasant Grove M E church. Farmers plant corn as J T Hutchins builds an 18 by 28 foot two story dwelling with L 14 by 20. McClintic marries Lyona. Frost and ice Tuesday morning. Rev Miller shifts Center appointment to 5 30 Sunday with preaching every two weeks at Mac.
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Black Hawk Township
Pleasant Grove M. E
J. T. Hutchins
Monticello
Lyona
Miller
Mac
Beckwith Notes War Paths Weeds Plow Allotments
Rural item reports farmers near Beckwith arming for a weed fight with farm tools. Dill Carter from four miles northwest happy over a child at his home. C B & Q lays track between Beckwith and Fairfield with rock. fifteen workers on site three weeks. School east of Beckwith led by Lizzie M Cook. Beckwith resident boasts about early corn planting effort and belated planting season.
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Dill Carter
Beckwith
Fairfield
Lizzie M. Cook
Black Hawk Township
Pleasant Grove
Wooster
Promising Grain Crop and Local Developments in Liberty Township
Liberty Township reports strong spring and fall grain sows well ahead of recent years. Hebron church hosts a Sabbath school run by Presbyterians. District No. 7 opens Monday the 28th under John W. Huston. Peach trees suffered winter damage. health remains good. Ft. Madison narrow gauge railroad looms as a growth prospect. Fairfield should act as Birmingham votes for the railroad tax, with cars expected to reach that area by January 1880.
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Hebron Church
John W. Huston
Ft. Madison
Fairfield
Birmingham
Prpro
Bereavement in Central Buchanan Claims Diptheria Victims
From Central Buchanan the community mourns Ulysses Downing a fourteen year old victim of diphtheria. Also named are Minnie Switzer who died calmly after bidding farewell to friends and Minnie Bell Downing an infant taken by illness.
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Ulysses Downing
Anthony and
Harriett Downing
Minnie Switzer
Minnie Bell Downing
Errant name correction and weather notes from a farm column
The misspoken name should read Mrs. Vanostrand instead of Mr. Vanos trand. Farmers plant corn while beans and potatoes suffer frost. A Saturday rainstorm brought relief as lightning struck Mr H Kirkpatrick’s fence in seven places, splintering posts. A yearling colt died after a gate accident. Fannie Cummings reports chills. Hoops children ill with diphtheria. Pleasant Grove pupils held a May party. Mattie Robinson crowned queen. A baby boy for William Barton at Buchanan.
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H. Kirkpatrick
James Clapp
Fannie Cummings
Charles Hoops
Pleasant Grove
Mattie Robinson
William Barton
Buchanan
Perlee community seen as railroad prospect and social notes
The article discusses Perlee as a potential point on the Ft Madison and Northwestern railroad with other towns listed as line points. It notes gradual altitude changes, local industry, a Perlee hotel event led by Commodore Pringle, and plans for an archery club. It mentions coal exploration on Hurd and Ulm farms, improving health, deaths, aging residents, a Beloit trip, rain, and local schools in good condition.
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Perlee
Commodore Pringle
Larks of
Hurd Farm
Ulm Farm
Neil
Snook
Parker
Richwoods
David K. Minter
Spencer
Mays
Laffayette Coop
Beloit
Kan
R. E. Porter
Dr Bull’s Baltimore Pills Promised To Restore Health
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills as a remedy for overindulgence. It claims the medicine will restore health after drinking and return the user to good condition.
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Dr. Bull
Baltimore
Health in the White Mountains vs City Life
Mrs Brown laments failed mountain cures while Mrs White credits Dr. Pierce remedies for health. She recounts last spring's illness, bed rest, and a summer with the Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, praising the Invalids and Tourists Hotel in Buffalo and urging others to try the regimen and hotel next summer.
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Invalids
Long Branch
Dr. Pierce
White Mountains
Market Prices Drift with Small Changes in 1879
The May 8 1879 market report notes minor shifts from last week with prices for butter eggs and grains mostly steady. Wheat rye oats corn and seeds show modest moves while hay cattle and hogs trade lightly with limited demand and quoted ranges.
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Kansas
Local Trade Names in Historical Directory Fragment
Sol. Light and Light's nursery list business figures led by Thomas Rodgers grocer Augustus Vote furniture dealer T. R. Gilmer capitalist Jas. W. Hitham grocer Hon. C. E. Noble Thos. Quinn carriage maker A. E. Lecompte painter Win. Simison with Jordan Bros Co Col. Jacob Comegys.
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Light
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Augustus Vote
T. R. Gilmer
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C. E. Noble
Thos. Quinn
A. E. Lecompte
Win. Simison
Jordan Bros. & Co
Col
Jacob Comegys
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