Direct Vote Call for District Nominee in 1870
A Galva based Republican district committee urges all county central committees to organize a direct election for a congressional nominee on September 8 1870. The plan appoints election judges and clerks, sets polling hours, and requires certifying votes to district and county leaders. It emphasizes party unity and a peaceful selection process across the Fifth District.
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Minassava
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Napoleon and Prussia Use of Liberty Attacked in Wartime Rhetoric
Editorial denounces Napoleon as despot and lies and condemns Prussia for suspending press freedom and curtailing liberty in France. It censures the coup and plebiscite, critiques German unification, and argues that small states suffer swallowed by Prussia while larger aims of power drive theatre of crime and ambition.
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Sabbath Destruction and YMCA Editorial Controversy
A local newspaper notes a five-member committee report on the Young Men's Christian Association and its controversial publication. The editors admit delayed awareness, decline immediate publication, and critique the approach, urging restraint while signaling possible future coverage. They echo Sabbath observers and German Sunday beer pardons as broader social tensions, and reserve judgment pending Mr Burt’s return in about three weeks.
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Soldier Prejudice Sparks Debate Over Honor and Politics
The writer defends honoring soldiers while arguing against appointing veterans with political aims. They criticize claims that opposing certain party figures equals abandoning soldiers and caution against “going back on soldiers” rhetoric while highlighting alleged double standards in postwar nominations and political maneuvering.
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Soldiers Dominate Henry County Posts in Electoral Fight
The lettered debate in Henry County centers on soldiers holding offices with many appointive posts filled by veterans. Citizens challenge perceived bias favoring veterans in sheriff and county roles, citing examples like Wenona postmaster and local route agent. A veteran editor defends service, urges balance, and warns against turning offices into a political rewards system for soldiers.
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Opposition to Henderson's Congressional Nomination
A Stark County News letter argues Henderson lacks Republican backing, citing past political actions in 1862 and 1866. It accuses papers of distorting notices to imply endorsements and urges readers to oppose Henderson's bid for Congress. The piece emphasizes loyalty to party lines over personal regard.
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Hard of the Young Man and Hendersons Mail Conflict
A letter from Lovejoy's son provokes strong rebuttals against Henderson in the district. Republicans denounce claims of superior union principles and historical accuracy, labeling the discourse as a partisan debacle rather than a factual debate. Also described is a description of early breech loading rifles and the needle gun, noting its light weight and ignition mechanism, contrasted with other Civil War rifles.
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Local Techer Institute Draws Sharp Town Critique
A reader criticizes Marshall county citizens for neglecting a teachers institute held in late July and early August. He praises Illinois teachers as highly skilled and laments perceived local greed and stinginess, noting teachers faced high per day board costs and lacking community support. He contrasts with how people would attend a baseball game, implying misplaced priorities.
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Railroad News and election notes from Saratoga and surrounding towns
The column reports a $25,000 subscription to the M K and E R R stock by 44 majority, Saratoga defeating a similar bid by 100 to 9, and votes on larger appropriations in several towns including Long Point Bennington and Grove. It notes Central Construction Company plans to build 69 to 70 miles within 10 days, outlines line from Tiffin to Henry and westward, and records a railroad election ending around 10 a.m. Sunday under injunction.
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Whitefield
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Local notices mix with odd anecdotes and political notes
A fragmented column blends a GOP nomination in the eighth district for congress with assorted quotations, travel snippets, and curiosities. It mentions a London health update on Bishop Mell, Dickens child writings, Methodist camp meetings, an anchored eagle with a date, and a comic animal tale from Ohio.
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