Greenback Party Platform Warns Against Money Power
The Iowa Greenback platform denounces a monied despotism and calls for government to issue all money as legal tender, abolition of national banks, unlimited silver coinage, and protection for union soldiers’ pensions. It also urges fair elections, reduced official costs, temperance support, real estate tax reform, and convict labor limits. The Getler faction supports Weaver and Gillette in congressional contest.
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Hereas
Greenback Party
Iowa
United States
Grant
South
Congress
Union
Pregent Railroad Commissioner
Greenback
Mesera
Weaver
Gillette
Central Committee
Greenback Labor Party
France
England
Mexico
Sale of Four Per Cent Bonds and Political Satire
A political editorial recalls Old Aesop's fable of a sneaky dog to mock Republicans boasting about funding debt at four percent. It contrasts historical government bonds from 1805 to 1867 selling at 4 to 6 percent with tax exemptions, noting wealth and money supply differences in a critical tone.
Bonds and taxes show government ruin and misplaced priorities
The speaker argues that after a wealth shrinkage and currency contraction the government sells four percent bonds tax free, drawing money away from productive enterprise. Taxes have nearly doubled since 1865 67, while wealth halves, making interest burdens heavier. he accuses Republicans of pride in such policies.
Republican taunting and threats spark anger in Taylor county
A reader recalls heated talk about Republicans and Greenback voters, accusing political opponents of treasonous behavior and calling for tar and feathering or shooting. The letter laments extremist rhetoric and suggests election laws may be needed, while defending Taylor County residents' ability to manage affairs without military help.
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Reenen
South
Taylor County
Taylor
Indiscretions of Youth Anger Old Age Honor Rules
The passage argues that while old age is honorable despite its faults, the impotence caused by youthful indiscretions is unendurable and never praised. It questions whether a person is a type-sticker or a hotel clerk, labeling such uncertainty pitiful.
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Ion
Blessing and grief in faith as a loved one passes away
Poetic reflection on sudden illness and death, clung to faith in Christ. The text recalls prayers for healing, the struggle with illness, and the enduring hope of meeting beyond the sky. It emphasizes devotion, thanksgiving in sorrow, and the belief that the departed rests with the Lord.
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Jesus
Christ
Quarterly Meeting of the Methodist Protestant Church at Paucett schoolhouse
Correspondent reports a June 24 1879 account from Grant township of a Methodist Protestant quarterly meeting at the Paucett schoolhouse. Sermons by Rev J Pomeroy and Rev Vanvleet, with ministers from Murray Circuit and Conway, a 7 50 dollar collection for the President, baptism and Lord’s Supper, Sunday School led by Washington Lemonds, and praise for the Faith’s comfort amid life’s sorrows.
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Paucett
Grant Township
J. Pomeroy
Wm. Vanvieet
Murray Circuit
Wmn. Remsburg
J. Clanshaw
L. Faucett
Aaron Davis
John McMillin
Caylor County
Vanviec
Vanvlee
Washington Lemonds
M. P. Society
Vanvieel
T. L. Faucett
Laura
William
Paucelt
Liberty
Ghy Township
Jatucett
A. P
Beall
M. 1
M. P
Conway
Jaucelt
M. Pr
Christ
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Bounds With Lightning Conductors
A humorous note recalls early fashion in Paris when ladies wore metal threaded bonnets and ground-reaching chains to lure lightning away from wearers. Similar silk umbrellas carried wires and chains for “cozy walks” in storms, reflecting inventors’ ideas about safety and style.
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Paris
France
Jaucik-in-the
Completion of a Great Work by American Book Exchange
The completion of the new Aome edition of Chambers Cyclopedia of English Literature marks an epoch for readers. Publishers offer sample volumes for examination at low prices with immediate return if unsatisfactory. They also provide a catalog of other standard publications at prices well below normal rates. American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York.
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Chamber
Cyclopedia of
Ood
Tava Iautiter
Alimase
Vendig
le Dlasel
American Book Exchange
Beekunin
St. New York
Post Office Paper Payment Rules Adopted
A newspaper notice states any person who takes a piper reg Whirly from the post office is responsible for payment. If a subscriber stops, they must pay, or the publisher may continue the paper and demand payment in full, whether the paper is taken at the office or elsewhere.
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Wnp
Greenback Movement Driven by Women in Freeport Rally
A Freeport account credits Mrs. R. O. Sordan for mobilizing Greenback women and securing a delegation to the State Convention. It notes nearly 100 active Greenback men and a push to leave the Republican party, while linking abolitionist history and women’s voting power to economic reform.
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Freeport
R. O. Sordan
Lewistown
Republican Party
Jordan
Abolition Party
New England
Greenbankers
Greenback
Transfer of Hymn Book Rights Consolidated by Publishers
Messrs Scribner and Co have acquired the plates and copyrights of Songs for the Sanctuary and Dr Robinsons other hymn works from A S Barns Co. The move consolidates leading hymn and tune books under a firm with strong publishing facilities and aims to provide the best form at low prices. Dr Robinsons income from hymn books over sixteen years has been donated to churches. The piece also comments on returning soldiers and radical policy, noting their marginalization and new social roles.
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Messrs Scribner & Co
Bax
Roswell Smith
Atymn
Chas
Dr. Robinson
A. 8. Barns’ & Co
How to Get Well With Hop Bitters
A terse guidance piece urges health by avoiding excess and seeking rest, warning against overwork and poor habits. The author promotes Hop Bitters as the cure while hinting at additional columns for further remedies.
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