Democrats versus Republicans reshape a tense state vote
The Tribune notes mixed Democratic views on the recent election and predicts a Republican statewide margin of about 25,000. It suggests Democrats lack needed support in Iowa and Ohio, while urging New York to weigh in as the decisive state with more votes than both.
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Defeat of Noted Iowa Legislators Regretted
Among other good democrats whose defeat to the legislature is to be regretted are John P. Trish of Johnson county H. Mallory of Lucas T O Walker of Appanoose and J T Stoneman of Clayton. These were all strong men and good legislators, and their defeat is more of a loss to the state than to the democratic party.
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Appanoose
J. T. Stoneman
Clayton
Jefferson County
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James I. Murray
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George Hannawalt
John J. Smith
John Jewett
James Gilmer
Adley Hemphill
L. W. Saunders
G. M. Fox
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Adam Stever
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John McComb
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William Fitch
J. C. Ware
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B. F. Hoxie
D. M. Springer
Daniel McLean
Michael Peebler
James Cole
Wm. McLean
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Willis Cheek
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Peter Fisher
Grinder Wilson
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Archer Green
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James Beatty
Joseph Cole
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M. D. Spurlock
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Jacob L. Sears
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Christopher Rodabaugh
Greenup Smith
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John Yost
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Henry Knerr
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Francis Schoppe
Silas Deeds
Democrats Refuse to Yield After Republican Victory
Democrats in Iowa remain confident in their principles despite defeat. They believe time will vindicate their platform and purge false Republican charges, holding to the legacy of Jefferson, Madison, and Jackson.
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Three-way race in New York politics shapes 1880 outlook
The article surveys a three ticket contest in New York with Cornell versus Robinson and the Tammany backed ticket led by John Kelly. It notes Republican splits, Harper’s editor Curtis backing Robinson, and potential implications for Tilden’s 1880 presidential bid amid Ohio defeat reflections.
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Holland Strengthening Tonic Offered As Quick Cure
The Universal Favorite promises rapid relief for dyspepsia indigestion kidney liver disease weakness and constipation. It claims to cure liver and stomach ailments and urges calling for Holland Strengthening Tonic from J. L. Taylor & Co Ottumwa Iowa, sold by Hufford Bradshaw.
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Buckle's Arnican Salve Ad
Buckle's Arnican Salve offers relief for cuts bruises sores burns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by C B Clarke & Son.
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Democrats Face New York Setback and Call for Discipline
The Courier Journal warns that with New York lost, Democrats must accept reality, abandon vanity, and unite under strict party discipline to avoid complete defeat. It urges conservatives to regroup, amend folly, and rally behind leadership to salvage the political future.
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New York
Remembering Jefferson County pioneers and Iowa’s growth
In a reunion address the speaker honors early Jefferson County settlers and lists names of departed community members. The talk recounts Iowa’s 19th century development from 1830s settlement through statehood, population growth, and the expansion of schools, roads, and post offices, highlighting civic progress and lasting legacy.
Iowa’s Progress and The Public Schools 1870s Growth
A reflective survey of Iowa’s development in education, industry, and infrastructure. The piece cites libraries, churchs, schools, and rail expansion, noting enrollments, facilities, and funds. It lauds public schools’ role in civilization and patriotism, with figures on soldiers, agriculture, and manufacturing, urging continued communal effort.
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Agricultural College
State Historical Society
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Sallie H Hurst and Lillie F Hurst now James Eeert guardian. Petition by A C D Bradshaw administrator of L Hurst deceased seeks court order to sell one third undivided interest in part of southwest quarter northwest quarter section 36 township 72 range 10 west to pay debts. If no appearance by noon of second day January term 1880 default will be entered. D P Stupgs attorney for plaintiff.
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Quieting Title Suit Notice in Jefferson County
Wm J Mathews petitions the Jefferson County Iowa District Court to quiet title to the south half of the north 66 acres of the west half of the southeast quarter section 24 township 71 north range 10 west. The action seeks removal of clouds from missing deed records and estoppel against named defendants including W W Redmon Elijah T Redmon George A Redmon Martha M Smith Dorcas Sweeney Chester Corey minor Alice Chambers Jennie Redmon Henry Parks and Parks wife. Default rendered in November term 1879.
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Jefferson Co
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